Going home for Chinese New Year, I squeezed onto a bus with three energetic young women.

"Hahaha!"

Chen Tingting laughed so hard she almost fell over.

Li Jiaxin wiped her face with a towel and rolled her eyes.

Zhang Qian bent over, laughing so hard she slapped her thigh.

really.

These girls always bring joy when they get together.

After washing up, Chen Tingting casually grabbed a hair tie and tied her red hair into a high ponytail.

She walked over and naturally took Bai Li's arm.

The girl's body was soft, and when she pressed against me, she still carried the fresh scent of water from her freshly washed face.

This kind of intimacy, devoid of any ulterior motives, provides the most direct emotional value.

The two lifted the curtain and entered the main room.

Bowls and chopsticks have already been set out on the square table.

The two elderly people, wearing aprons, were placing several large porcelain plates on the table.

The old lady quickly wiped her hands on her apron and waved to them:

"Kids, come and eat! Eat it while it's hot!"

Chen Tingting sniffed.

"How wonderful."

She muttered to herself:

"I can see my older brother, and my grandparents as soon as I open my eyes."

In the center of the table sat a large bowl of sesame and chili noodles, freshly drizzled with hot oil.

The oil is glistening red and the aroma of caramelizes it.

Bai Li's eyes lit up.

After eating too many delicacies in fancy hotels, I crave the authentic, homemade chili oil.

He reached out and took a steaming hot white steamed bun, breaking it in half.

Then he scooped up a large spoonful of chili oil and stuffed it directly into the gap between the steamed buns.

Take a bite.

Hot oil, spicy noodles, and soft steamed buns blend together in your mouth.

"It smells good!" Bai Li nodded repeatedly, then gave the elderly couple a thumbs up.

"Your skills are truly excellent. The chili sauce is poured perfectly."

Hearing the young man's praise, the elderly couple smiled broadly, their eyes practically disappearing from their teeth.

The old man pulled out a long bench and sat down:

"Tingting is really lucky to have you. We're old and frail, all we can manage is this kind of rustic stuff."

Seeing their older brother enjoying his meal so much, the four younger sisters followed suit.

Li Jiaxin took a big bite, her purple hair swaying behind her head.

"you do not say!"

"Our big brother has spoiled us so much that we've become picky eaters!"

Lin Xiaoshuang fanned her mouth with her hand, her baby face full of satisfaction:

"This chili oil is so flavorful! It's even better than the crystal shrimp dumplings at the Heavenly Palace in Genting Highlands!"

Breakfast was eaten with great enthusiasm.

But the atmosphere at the table gradually changed as the clock on the wall ticked away.

Chen Tingting ate the half-eaten steamed bun in her hand for more than ten minutes.

She lowered her head, her red hair falling down to cover her face.

As the dinner was about to end, I was about to leave this little courtyard where I was born and raised.

Her farewell words were stuck in her throat, refusing to come out no matter what she tried.

No matter how wild she is outside, she's still just a nineteen-year-old girl.

Once a sense of belonging is established, it's not easy to just walk away.

The elderly couple took care of her their whole lives.

Just by looking at his granddaughter's listless demeanor, he understood everything.

Older generations love younger generations and are never willing to put young people in a difficult position.

The old man was the first to break the silence.

"Tingting, after you finish eating, shouldn't you head back to the city?"

The conversation was deliberately brought up.

Chen Tingting's nose tingled and her eyes welled up with tears.

She lowered her head even further and only gave a very faint "hmm".

"Let's go."

The old lady took the rag and wiped the edge of the table twice.

"Work in the city is the most important thing."

"Don't let spending time with us two old fogies interfere with important matters; time is valuable."

Chen Tingting did not respond.

She stood up and silently began clearing the table of dishes.

They stacked the plates together and carried them to the kitchen outside.

Seeing this, Lin Xiaoshuang and Li Jiaxin quickly stood up to go and help.

Bai Li raised his hand.

With a flick of his long trench coat sleeves, he completely blocked the view of the girls.

He tilted his head and spoke in a voice that only a few of them could hear.

"Stay here. Let Tingting and the old man have some time alone."

The maids, being shrewd enough, understood immediately and sat back down on their small stools.

The sound of running water and hushed whispers came from the kitchen.

But a little while later.

Chen Tingting lifted the old curtain of the kitchen door and came out.

The two elderly people followed behind.

Looking at her now, most of the gloom on Chen Tingting's face had vanished.

Although there was still some moisture in the corners of her eyes, she didn't shed any more tears.

She strode over, her red ponytail swinging wildly behind her.

As she walked, she kept turning back, loudly reciting to the two elderly people:

"You must eat the meat you buy! Don't be reluctant to eat it!"

"Throwing it away after it's gone bad is a real waste!"

The old lady walked ahead, waving her hands repeatedly, her smile kind and gentle.

"Okay, okay, we can't throw away such precious meat."

Chen Tingting walked to Bai Li's side, sniffed twice, and added:

"I'll be back often. You all better take good care of yourselves."

After giving their instructions, the group took their belongings and walked to the center of the courtyard.

The old man, leaning on his cane, took two steps forward.

He didn't look at his granddaughter, but stared straight at Bai Li.

"Little White."

The old man's voice was hoarse, revealing the vicissitudes of most of his life.

"Tingting has a quick temper and sometimes does things without considering the consequences."

"From now on, I'm entrusting everything to you."

Bai Li straightened up, met the old man's gaze, and nodded in agreement.

"Don't worry, sir."

"If she stays with me, she won't go hungry, and no one will dare to bully her."

The old lady stepped forward and tugged at Bai Li's trench coat sleeve.

The older generation's thinking has always been simple and direct:

"It's fashionable for you young people to marry late. You can decide when to have your wedding."

The old woman paused, a hopeful light shining in her cloudy eyes:

"But you'd better hurry up and catch that big fat kid."

"Get it done as soon as possible, while we old folks can still get around, so we can help you take care of it!"

Upon hearing this...

Chen Tingting, who had just been acting like a big sister, had her ears burning red.

Have a baby?

Chen Tingting secretly glanced at Bai Li.

She and Bai Li... they should be together in a few years, right?

After all, it's always five sets of powerful attacks.

Moreover, she never takes medicine...

Upon thinking of this, the fearless wild girl unusually clenched her legs together.

Not only were her cheeks flushed red, but the skin on her neck also turned pink.

"Grandma! You're going too far with your words!"

Chen Tingting stomped her foot, opened the door, and dashed out as if fleeing:

"Let's go!"

"Come back often!"

The elderly couple stood in the yard, waving continuously.

The large iron gate creaked shut.

It kept the lively atmosphere of the courtyard at bay.

Chen Tingting sat in the passenger seat of the Panamera, looking at the red iron gate through the car window.

In the past, every time she left home, her heart was filled with fear of the future.

But this time it was completely different.

She became capable, and her grandparents began to look at her with new respect.

Then I turned my head and looked at the man in the driver's seat, who was holding the steering wheel and had a sharply defined profile.

The man pulled her out of the mud.

They dressed her in clean, expensive clothes, moved her into a large villa of several hundred square meters, and taught her acting to earn money.

Now, he personally accompanied her on her triumphant return home.

It completely transformed her life.

An unprecedented sense of fulfillment and groundedness, mixed with an overwhelming feeling of happiness, filled her heart to the brim.

Chen Tingting looked away.

She stopped looking out the window.

The village has become a distant memory, while the man beside her represents her entire future.

The engine starts.

Chen Tingting turned her head, her eyes sparkling beneath her red hair, looking at Bai Li's profile:

"Big brother..." she said in a soft, delicate voice.

"let's go!"

【Ding! 】

[Extreme emotional fluctuations detected in the target individual!]

[Investment target: Chen Tingting. Her shortcomings stemming from her family background have been completely overcome, leading to a complete reversal of her personal value.]

[Chen Tingting's affection level +4.]

[Current Affection Level Reached 100: Unwavering Devotion (Soul Bound, Never to Betray)]