Han Jue stopped washing the dishes and said embarrassedly, "I... I don't know why, I'm used to it."
Ai Zhiyin walked over to him, leaned over to take a look at his front, and startled Han Jue who was lost in thought.
"Second sister-in-law..." Han Yuyue was so nervous that the bowl in his hand almost slipped.
"What's wrong? You looked at me like a ghost," Ai Zhiyin smiled and walked to the counter to pick up the things that were not put away.
Han Jue always felt that the atmosphere today was weird. He didn't know if it was because he felt guilty and scared because of the questioning by Han Hongde, or for some other reason.
In short, the feeling of being with Ai Zhiyin today is not as easy as before.
"Are you worried about something?" Ai Zhiyin suddenly asked.
Han Jue suddenly froze.
"Because of those questions grandpa asked during dinner?"
Ai Zhiyin's words hit the nail on the head, making Han Jue even more unable to remain calm.
He turned around slowly, his eyes slightly lowered, "Second sister-in-law, you are still so insightful."
Ai Zhiyin smiled and said, "You are also someone who doesn't lie, at least to people you know."
Han Jue smiled, feeling helpless.
Because Ai Zhiyin was right.
Ai Zhiyin: "Tell me, what's bothering you? I've been with Grandpa for so long, I understand his temper very well, and I should be able to give you some useful interpretations."
"I really want to hear your thoughts, but..." Han Jue hesitated, "Second brother...he's been a little weird lately, and I don't want him to misunderstand anything."
"What could he possibly misunderstand?" Ai Zhiyin's attitude suddenly turned cold. "You all like to be secretive when you talk, but I prefer to speak directly. You don't have to be hesitant. If you think Han Ji will misunderstand just because we say a few words, there's no need to be. After all, you and I have lived under the same roof longer than he has. If he was going to misunderstand, he should have done it a long time ago, not now."
Han Jue said in embarrassment: "Second sister-in-law, don't say that, it will really cause misunderstandings."
Ai Zhiyin: "I'm not saying anything to intentionally mislead people, I'm telling the truth. Everything I said and did was honest. Even if I wanted to do something unfaithful, I wouldn't hide it. The question I'm asking you now is about you and Grandpa, and has nothing to do with Han Ji. If you want to hear my answer, feel free to tell me your concerns. If you're too concerned and don't want me to know your concerns, there's no need to bring Han Ji up. If you don't want to talk about it, then don't talk about it."
Han Jue looked at Ai Zhiyin in surprise. The woman in front of him had always been gentle and weak. When had she ever been so aggressive?
In a panic, Han Jue immediately apologized, "I'm sorry, sister-in-law, I'm not afraid of you or on guard against you, I just... feel... about you and second brother... I don't know how to say it."
No matter what happened between Ai Zhiyin and Han Ji, it was ultimately their business.
Even if he noticed something unusual, he couldn't ask.
That's not his concern.
"Just talk about your own business. Don't worry about what happened between Han Ji and me, and don't think Han Ji will misunderstand anything because of this," Ai Zhiyin said coldly, "Your second brother is not that kind of stingy person."
Han Jue lowered his eyes, "I am just being mean."
"That's not what I meant," Ai Zhiyin consoled him. "You just overthink things and like to overinterpret what others say."
Ai Zhiyin's earnest words finally turned into a trace of helplessness. "You're just so used to trying to figure out everyone's thoughts that you make your life so tiring. This is your own home. You don't have to think twice before you speak or act. Look, don't my dad and fourth uncle quarrel in front of grandpa? We're all family, why make your life so tiring?"
Han Jue continued to lower his eyes.
He couldn't respond to a word Ai Zhiyin said, because Ai Zhiyin's words pierced his heart deeply.
"I actually just wanted to have a quick chat with you, to comfort you," Ai Zhiyin sighed. "We're all family, and we've gotten along pretty well over the years, right? Just a few words like old friends, isn't that okay? You don't have to be on guard against me, as if saying a few words to me will lead to misunderstandings and gossip. Relax, this is your home."
Han Jue thought for a moment and said, "Hmm."
"Tell me, what do you think about what Grandpa asked you today?" Ai Zhiyin brought the topic back to the point.
After being comforted, Han Jue became more relaxed. He said, "I don't understand whether Grandpa approves of my private relationship with Luo Fu or not. Also, he suddenly mentioned my age... Is he planning to arrange a marriage for me again?"
"I knew you'd ask that," Ai Zhiyin said. "By mentioning your age, he must be planning to arrange a marriage for you. Don't blame Grandpa for being so fussy. You're definitely past the age of marriage, so it's normal for him, as an elder, to have this concern. As for whether he'll arrange a marriage for you... I can't say for sure, but he also asked if you have any colleagues you get along with or any girls you like... I think he's probably just worried that you'll end up like Han Chen, having a girlfriend but hiding it from your family, so he asked."
Han Jue nodded and thought carefully about Ai Zhiyin's analysis.
After confirming that Ai Zhiyin's explanation made the most sense, he asked, "What about Luo Fu? What's Grandpa's attitude towards my interactions with her?"
This time it was Ai Zhiyin's turn to fall into deep thought.
After thinking for a moment, Ai Zhiyin asked, "You and Luo Fu...what do you think your relationship is?"
Han Jue was stunned. "Why, why do you ask this suddenly?"
Ai Zhiyin: "I didn't notice anything unusual between you and Luo Fu, but Grandpa did... That means he has information I don't know. If you want my opinion, let me know what's going on between you and Luo Fu first."
Han Jue turned his gaze away, not daring to look at Ai Zhiyin, "Nothing's wrong."
Ai Zhiyin's gaze was fixed on Han Jue. The corners of her lips curved slightly as she smiled, "You look guilty, and you resemble your second brother."
He was just as afraid to look into her eyes, and just as eager to look away, leaving his profile with no discernible expression.
Without beating around the bush with Han Jue, Ai Zhiyin asked directly:
"You like Luo Fu, don't you?"
Han Jue's heart skipped a beat, and he looked at Ai Zhiyin with eyes filled with fear.
"No, sister-in-law, please don't misunderstand me. Luo Fu and I didn't..."
"Nothing?" Ai Zhiyin asked with a smile, "During the National Day holiday, you secretly went to see Miss Zhou and even helped Han Chen send her home. During the meal, Grandpa asked you where you were going, and it was Luo Fu who said she couldn't negotiate with a reagent supplier, so she asked you to help meet with the reagent supplier. Why did she protect you so much and help you cover up the lie?"
Han Jue's heart was beating even faster.
Ai Zhiyin's gaze remained fixed on him, not moving away. She continued, "Also, you took the initiative to ask Grandpa to visit Luo Fu's house today, and you even complained about the fact that Luo Fu hadn't come to visit this year... but the truth is, you haven't been able to contact Luo Fu for several days, right?"
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