Huayu97: Starting with Wu Song Fighting the Tiger

The grandmother and granddaughter hugged and talked for a while before the grandmother noticed Liu Xiang standing at the gate of the yard.

She looked up at Liu Xiang, her eyes filled with curiosity.

With a hint of scrutiny, he smiled at Liang Jingru and asked:

"Jingru, who is this?"

Liang Jingru's cheeks flushed instantly, and she quickly stood up.

She walked to Liu Xiang's side, took his arm, looked up at her grandmother, and spoke with a tone full of pride.

"Grandma, this is Brother Liu Xiang, his name is Liu Xiang."

"I was very grateful to Brother Liu Xiang for taking care of me during this trip to Penang. He helped me a lot. If it weren't for him, I wouldn't have won the championship at all."

Liu Xiang immediately stepped forward, bowed slightly to her grandmother, and greeted her with a smile, her tone gentle and respectful:

"Hello Grandma, I'm Liu Xiang. You can just call me Xiao Liu."

"I've often heard Jingru mention you, and today I've finally come to see you."

He made a point of wearing a clean white shirt today.

His hair was neatly combed, and he no longer had the cold aura he usually exuded when he was beating people up.

He looks refreshing and composed.

With well-defined eyebrows and eyes, and a gentle smile, he is exceptionally pleasing to the eye.

Grandma looked at him, and the scrutiny in her eyes gradually faded, replaced by a look of deep affection.

She took Liu Xiang's hand and looked him up and down.

She laughed so hard that the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes were all squeezed together.

"Great, great, the young man looks very handsome!"

"Come in and sit down! Come in and sit down! You must be exhausted from the journey!"

Grandma's hands were rough, with thin calluses from years of hard work, but they were warm, and holding Liu Xiang's hand felt especially affectionate.

Liu Xiang's nervousness dissipated considerably, and she smiled as she followed her grandmother into the house.

The house wasn't big, but it was kept very clean and spotless.

On the living room wall hang photos of Liang Jingru as a child, as well as her school awards.

The wall was covered with flowers, and it was clear that the grandmother was very proud of her granddaughter.

Grandma poured them some cooled chrysanthemum tea and brought them some freshly cut mangoes.

It came from the mango tree in the yard; the flesh was golden yellow, sweet, and juicy.

Liang Jingru sat next to her grandmother, chattering away about the Penang competition.

Of course, I only talked about the happy things about winning the championship.

He didn't mention a word about being harassed by Manager Wang or the dangers of encountering pirates, for fear of worrying his grandmother.

As Grandma listened, she nodded with a smile, glancing at Liu Xiang every now and then, her eyes filled with growing satisfaction.

Having lived to such an old age, she has an excellent eye for people; this young man has a clear and honest look in his eyes.

When he looks at Jingru, the tenderness in his eyes is impossible to hide; she is a reliable and good child.

After chatting for a while, it was almost evening, and Grandma got up to go to the kitchen to cook. Liu Xiang immediately stood up and said with a smile:

"Grandma, you rest, I'll do it."

"Jingru has been saying all the way here that you love Chinese food, so I'll show you how to cook it."

"Oh dear, that won't do!"

"You're a guest, why should I ask you to cook?"

Grandma quickly waved her hand.

"It's alright, Grandma, I don't consider myself an outsider."

Liu Xiang smiled, rolled up her sleeves, and walked into the kitchen, saying:

"Please sit and chat with Jingru, and try my cooking. If it's not good, then you can criticize me."

Liang Jingru smiled and pulled her grandmother to sit down.

"Grandma, please let Brother Liu Xiang cook! He's a fantastic cook!"

"When he was in Penang, even Sister Lin Zhu praised his braised pork!"

Grandma smiled and shook her head, then stopped refusing. She sat in the yard, talking to her granddaughter, glancing towards the kitchen every now and then.

She watched Liu Xiang skillfully working in the kitchen, and the smile on her lips never stopped.

Liu Xiang was already quite good at cooking; she was a skilled cook before she transmigrated, and after transmigrating, she often cooked for herself, honing her skills to perfection.

He opened the refrigerator and looked at the ingredients inside.

With pork belly, eggs, and green vegetables bought by Grandma, as well as water spinach grown in the yard, the menu was quickly finalized.

He handled the ingredients with practiced ease.

She chopped vegetables and tossed the wok with fluid and skillful movements.

Before long, a rich aroma wafted from the kitchen.

A sumptuous dinner was soon served, including braised pork belly with a bright red color and melt-in-your-mouth texture, and golden and tender scrambled eggs with tomatoes.

A light and refreshing dish of water spinach with garlic, and a simple egg drop soup—four dishes in total.

It's simple, yet the aroma is irresistible, and just looking at it makes your mouth water.

Grandma picked up her chopsticks, took a piece of braised pork and put it in her mouth, her eyes instantly lit up.

He gave Liu Xiang a thumbs up and said with a smile:

"Delicious! So delicious!"

"Xiao Liu, your cooking skills are even better than the head chef at the town's restaurants!"

"I haven't had such authentic braised pork in ages!"

"I'm glad you like it. I'll cook it for you often from now on."

Liu Xiang smiled and put a piece of food on her grandmother's plate, and then put a piece of egg on Liang Jingru's plate, which she liked.

Seeing the grandmother and grandson enjoying their meal filled me with warmth.

The meal was lively and enjoyable. Grandma ate with great pleasure, chatted a lot with Liu Xiang, and asked about his family situation.

When asked about his life in China, Liu Xiang answered patiently without showing the slightest impatience.

Grandma looked at him with increasing satisfaction, treating him almost like her own grandson-in-law.

After dinner, Liu Xiang insisted on washing the dishes and tidying up the kitchen before coming out.

Grandma had already prepared a room for him, which was right next to Liang Jingru's room.

A clean little bedroom, with brand new sheets and duvet covers, still smelling of sunshine.

"Xiaoliu, you must be exhausted from your journey here."

"Get some rest tonight. If you need anything, just tell Grandma."

Grandma said with a smile.

"Thank you so much, Grandma. I'm really sorry to have troubled you!"

Liu Xiang quickly thanked him.

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That evening, Grandma went to her room to sleep early, and Liang Jingru followed her to her room.

Since they were at their grandmother's house, the two of them were very reserved and dared not be too intimate.

Liang Jingru had just turned 18, and in her grandmother's eyes, she was still a little girl who hadn't grown up.

If Grandma knew about their relationship, she would inevitably worry.

The courtyard remained quiet until late into the night.

Only the chirping of insects could be heard.

The sound of steady breathing came from Grandma's room.

Liang Jingru secretly slipped out of the room and quietly pushed open Liu Xiang's door.

Liu Xiang was still awake, leaning against the headboard.

He was holding a pen and paper, writing something, when he heard a noise and looked up.

Then, they saw Liang Jingru sneaking in.

He couldn't help but laugh, put down his pen, and waved to her.

"Why aren't you asleep yet? Aren't you afraid Grandma will find out?"

Liang Jingru closed the door and stuck out her tongue.

Then, she tiptoed to the bedside and threw herself into his arms.

She buried her face in the crook of his neck and said, "I miss you, I can't sleep."