"Ha, what's wrong with you? Are you shy?" Chu Ke's laughter carried a hint of teasing.
Qin Huai said in a muffled voice, "I...I've never seen such a beautiful girl as you."
"Oh? Am I pretty?"
"Beautiful...beautiful..."
"How beautiful?" Chu Ke's teasing tone intensified.
In this world, are there still such innocent boys? They're truly rare.
"I can't quite put my finger on it, it's just...very beautiful." Qin Huai seemed a little flustered and somewhat wooden.
"Giggle..."
Chu Ke smiled happily.
From childhood to adulthood, she has heard countless words of praise; if all of them were put together, they would be thicker than a dictionary.
But she had never been this happy before.
All those flowery praises couldn't compare to the simple beauty of this young man.
"Where are you from? What are you going to the city for?" Chu Ke asked casually.
“I live in Yuhegou, Chuzhuang Mountain, and I’m going to the city to look for a job.”
What is Yuhegou?
"On the mountain."
Why go to the city to look for a job?
"I want to earn money to pay for my grandfather's medical treatment and medicine."
"What happened to your grandfather?"
"He has spent his whole life watching over the forests, but he is getting old and his health is not very good."
Qin Huai answered, a deep worry appearing in his clear eyes.
Chu Ke said, "It's normal for an old man to have some minor ailments as he gets older, so don't worry too much... Is your grandfather feeling unwell?"
"heart."
"It could be coronary heart disease, a minor issue."
"Yes, Grandpa also said it was coronary heart disease."
Chu Ke changed the subject: "If I hadn't been passing by, how long would you have had to wait?"
"Just keep waiting... That's what I did when I went to the city last time."
"Have you been to the city a few times?"
This is the second time, including this one.
When was the last time?
"Ten years ago, I was only fifteen years old."
Where are your parents?
Qin Huai's eyes dimmed upon hearing this: "My mother passed away when I was very young, and my father abandoned me and ran away... I've always relied on my grandfather for support..."
"Feel sorry……"
"It's okay..."
We chatted casually along the way and soon arrived in the city.
Chu Ke parked the car on the side of the road.
The sleek sports car attracted countless envious glances.
Qin Huai looked at the flashing neon lights everywhere, his eyes somewhat dazed.
Chu Ke frowned, but didn't say anything.
"Here's the fare..."
Qin Huai Chao Chu Ke stretched out his hand, and in his palm was a crumpled hundred-yuan bill.
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