Qian Xiao turned to look at Sun Cheng. Was it really appropriate for us to listen to her like this? But then she saw that Sun Cheng's eyes were blazing with fury, as if she had suddenly encountered an enemy.
No, what are you doing here? Do you have a grudge against the old lady here? No, she really doesn't hit old people.
Before she could even ask, she saw Sun Cheng suddenly push open the wooden door in front of her.
No, you should at least say hello! How can you just barge into someone's house like that? I've never heard Sun Kaicheng mention that his family has any enemies living nearby!
However, she didn't have time to think too much and quickly followed them inside, hoping that she could stop Sister Cheng if she made a move.
The room was very dark; you couldn't see anything inside if it weren't broad daylight.
This isn't a proper house at all; it's probably just some shed. The roof even seems to let in light.
She adjusted to the sudden dimming light before she could see the room clearly. It wasn't big, but it was very clean. However, the environment was a bit poor. There wasn't even a window. There was only a bed made of wooden planks, and some broken bowls and chopsticks were scattered on the floor.
There was no other furniture. The only thing that could be called furniture was the bed. The bedding on the bed looked old and thin. There was no other place to put luggage. That meant that there was only this one set of thin bedding.
In winter, they'd freeze to death. The shed is made of wooden planks, and light leaks through the cracks in the walls. It doesn't block out the wind at all. Summer is alright, but in autumn, they can only rely on their body heat to tough it out.
Sitting on the bed was a little boy who looked about seven or eight years old. He was a typical big-headed child, clearly suffering from long-term malnutrition. However, his big eyes were exceptionally beautiful. Although there was a hint of timidity in them, they were clear and bright.
An old woman sat beside the bed. Her hair was gray but neatly styled. Her clothes were patched, and if it weren't for these patches, they would probably be unwearable long ago. The child's clothes were the same.
It was clear that the grandmother and granddaughter lived a very difficult life. In the only small open space, a young man sitting on a wooden stool turned around and looked at them. He probably didn't expect that they had come in before he noticed them. There was a hint of surprise in his eyes, which then turned into amusement.
Qian Xiao quickly looked at Sun Cheng, and sure enough, Sun Cheng's eyes were blazing as she glared at the sitting man.
Qian Xiao quickly looked at the young man. He was sitting down, so it was impossible to tell his exact height, but his long legs that seemed to have nowhere to go showed that he was definitely not short.
The man has slightly dark skin, a healthy wheatish complexion, unlike some people whose skin is so dark it's gritty. He looks quite energetic, and while his features aren't particularly handsome, they blend together harmoniously, giving him a slightly rugged, masculine look.
It's fair to say that a young man like this is still very popular in this day and age; he's the kind of good son-in-law that most people would want to find.
Sun Cheng was furious looking at the person sitting there. She had been wandering around outside every day during her trip back to her grandfather's house and hadn't seen this guy. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been so angry. But now she had finally caught him.
Qian Xiao sensed something was wrong and secretly tugged at Sun Cheng's clothes. He hoped that this guy wouldn't start arguing with someone at this time. Judging from what he said earlier, this was not a good place to argue. What if he caused trouble for others?
It was only then that Sun Cheng realized this was not a good place to fight this person. He barely managed to suppress his anger and forced out a stiff smile.
"Grandma Zhao, I've come to see you. How have you been feeling lately? Did you take the medicine I brought last time?"
The old lady then realized that the sudden opening of the door had almost scared her to death; she had thought those people had come again.
"Little Orange is here! Didn't I tell you not to come? Why did you come in broad daylight? Did no one see you?" The old lady was really worried about the two children. These days, nothing good comes from anyone who gets involved with them.
“It’s alright, I’ve checked everything, no one will notice,” he said, opening his shoulder bag and taking out a small bag of grain, which he placed on the only shelf.
"You and Pingping got these to eat and help your health improve. Is your health any better?"
The old lady smiled kindly: "I'm much better now. Thanks to the medicine you brought, I feel much better after taking it. Don't come here again, child. Don't be a burden to you anymore. We can still make a living."
“No, I’m always very careful, unlike some people who don’t pay attention at all,” Sun Cheng said, her words clearly implying something, though the only person in the room, probably the little child sitting on the bed, probably wouldn’t understand.
Qian Xiao quickly looked at the sitting man and, sure enough, saw amusement, along with a hint of helplessness and tolerance, in his eyes.
Hmm~ Could I have misread it? I'll check again if I'm not sure.
Grandma Zhao also knew that the two children had been rivals since they were little, and it would be impossible for them not to exchange a few sarcastic remarks when they met.
"Good children, you should go back now and not come again. This place is really wonderful." She was already very content that these two young people remembered her and her grandchildren.
"Okay, Grandma Zhao, I'll be going now. I'll come back to see you another day," she said, quickly pulling Qian Xiao out the door. She was afraid that if she stayed any longer, she would lose control and start arguing with that person.
Jin Yushu also stood up: "Grandma Zhao, I'll be going now. I'll come to see you again in a few days. Please hide these things well and eat them slowly."
"Okay, okay, don't come here again. Go now."
After the group left, the old lady breathed a sigh of relief. She had been worried that they might suddenly come back and endanger the two good children.
Sun Cheng dragged Qian Xiao and stormed home. Qian Xiao glanced back silently at the man following them with a smile on his face. Could this be the enemy of Sister Cheng that Sun Kaicheng had told her about? What was his name again?
"Jin Yushu, are you crazy? What are you doing following me? Do you want to get beaten up?" Sun Cheng turned around abruptly and started cursing.
Qian Xiao... Yes, yes, his name is Jin Yushu, what a noble name.
Qian Xiao silently took a few steps back and retreated to a spot under the eaves of a building, where the sun couldn't reach and it would be cooler. She planned to watch the show quietly. Good heavens, she didn't expect to see gossip on her very first day back, and it was even from someone she knew.
Jin Yushu had a smile on his face, as if he hadn't heard Sun Cheng call him crazy. His face, which looked quite righteous, suddenly had a more nonchalant air about it.
Qian Xiao...tsk tsk tsk, this guy is a master of disguise.
"Little Orange, don't you know whether I'm sick or not? We're already in this kind of relationship."
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