Huayu97: Starting with Wu Song Fighting the Tiger

Liu Xiang reached out and hugged her.

He lowered his head and kissed the top of her head, smiling as he said:

"You already miss me after only a few hours apart?"

"Yes, I miss you if I can't see you for even a moment."

Liang Jingru raised her head and looked into his eyes.

She reached out and touched his cheek, her eyes filled with adoration.

"Brother Liu Xiang, Grandma likes you very much."

"That's right, your brother Liu Xiang is quite popular with the elders."

Liu Xiang smiled and pinched her cheek, her tone tinged with smugness.

The little girl nestled in his arms, telling him about her childhood.

She said her parents went to work in Singapore and rarely came back, so her grandmother raised her.

He said that when he was a child, he was naughty in town, climbing trees to pick mangoes, and fell down, scraping his leg.

Grandma held her and cried for a long time; as she spoke, her eyes reddened.

Liu Xiang hugged her, gently patted her back, and listened to her words, her heart filled with heartache.

He lowered his head and kissed away the tears at the corner of her eyes, saying:

"Silly girl, I'll be here for you from now on. I'll stay with you, take care of you and Grandma, and never let you suffer again."

Liang Jingru nodded vigorously, reached out and hugged his neck, and kissed his lips.

As night deepened, the lights in the room dimmed, leaving only a gentle warmth filling the room.

As dawn approached, Liang Jingru secretly slipped back to her room, unnoticed by her grandmother.

The two stayed in the town for the next few days.

Every morning, Liu Xiang would get up and accompany her grandmother to the town's vegetable market to buy groceries.

I came back and made breakfast for the grandmother and grandson.

During the day, I accompany my grandmother to pick vegetables and water flowers in the yard, and tell her about interesting things happening in China.

In the evening, I prepared a sumptuous dinner for the two of them, which made Grandma very happy.

Grandma is becoming more and more satisfied with her future grandson-in-law.

Life in the small town was slow and peaceful, unlike the dramatic events of Penang.

There's none of the hustle and bustle of the entertainment industry.

Only the gentle warmth of everyday life and the companionship of those around me.

Liu Xiang also relaxed for once, enjoying this rare moment of peace, her heart filled with tranquility and warmth.

The two lived in the small town for almost a week, enjoying a peaceful and sweet time.

That afternoon, the weather was just right, neither too hot nor too cold, with a gentle breeze.

Liu Xiang and Liang Jingru were in the yard, watering the mango tree.

Liang Jingru held a small watering can and watered the jasmine flowers under the tree, humming a song as she did so.

Just then, there was a gentle knock on the iron gate of the courtyard, and a clear male voice came from outside:

"Jingru? Are you home?"

Liang Jingru paused, holding the kettle, and looked up at the iron gate with a puzzled expression.

"Huh? Who is it?"

She put down the kettle, went over and opened the iron gate.

A tall, big boy was standing at the door.

He was about eighteen or nineteen years old, very handsome, and had a healthy tan.

He was wearing a clean white T-shirt and jeans, carrying a wooden guitar on his back, and his hair was neatly styled, making him look sunny and handsome.

Upon seeing Liang Jingru, the boy's eyes lit up instantly, and a bright smile spread across his face.

"Jingru! It really is you!"

"I heard from the people in town that you won the singing competition and came back to town, so I came here specifically to see you!"

"Ah Zhe?"

Liang Jingru was also somewhat surprised. Looking at the boy in front of her, she smiled and said:

"Long time no see! What brings you here?"

This boy named A-Zhe was Liang Jingru's high school classmate and one of the few people in town who liked to sing.

Back in school, I often played guitar and sang for Liang Jingru; I had been pursuing her for a long time.

However, at that time, Liang Jingru was focused on singing and never agreed to his request.

Ah Zhe smiled and waved the guitar on his back, his tone tinged with pride:

"I just came back from Kuala Lumpur. I participated in a guitar competition and won second prize."

"I heard you were back, so I came to see you and wanted to play you my new song."

As he spoke, his gaze passed over Liang Jingru and landed on Liu Xiang in the courtyard.

Seeing Liu Xiang holding a watering can, dressed in simple home clothes, and the familiar intimacy between her and Liang Jingru.

The smile on Ah Zhe's face instantly faded.

A hint of hostility flashed in his eyes.

He turned to Liang Jingru and asked, "Jingru, who is this?"

Liang Jingru immediately came to her senses, stepped aside to let Liu Xiang come over, and naturally reached out to take Liu Xiang's arm.

He looked up at A Zhe, his tone filled with pride and a deliberate assertion of dominance.

"Ah Zhe, let me introduce you. This is my boyfriend, Liu Xiang."

"Brother Liu Xiang, this is my high school classmate, Zhe."

"Boy friend?"

Ah Zhe's face darkened instantly, and the hostility in his eyes intensified.

He looked Liu Xiang up and down with a scrutinizing and disdainful expression.

He had been pursuing Liang Jingru for so long, and he hadn't even held her hand. Now, she had brought a boyfriend home.

Moreover, he was a man who looked refined and cultured, which instantly ignited anger in his heart.

Liu Xiang could clearly sense the hostility emanating from him, but she didn't take it to heart.

She simply nodded to him, which was considered a polite greeting.

He reached out and put his arm around Liang Jingru's waist, pulling her closer to him, his gesture of asserting his dominance quite obvious.

When Ah Zhe sees intimacy, he has to clench his fists.

At this moment, a surge of jealousy welled up inside me.

He took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, forced a smile, and said to Liang Jingru:

"Jingru, it's been so long since we last met. Won't you invite me in for a bit?"

"Back in school, didn't you love listening to me play guitar and sing?"

"I wrote a new song especially for you, and I want to sing it for you."

Liang Jingru frowned, about to refuse, when Liu Xiang gently squeezed her hand.

He shook his head slightly at her and said with a smile:

"Since you're Jingru's classmate, please come in and have a seat."

Liu Xiang could tell that this kid hadn't given up on Liang Jingru and had come here today to provoke her.

Rather than letting him keep harassing us endlessly, it's better to nip his intentions in the bud today and avoid future trouble.

A Zhe was taken aback when Liu Xiang spoke up, then a smug smile appeared on his lips.

He stepped into the courtyard, thinking to himself, "I'll play the guitar and sing later, and then I'll show you that Jingru and I are truly on the same side. You, a person from the faraway inland China, are simply not worthy of her."

At this moment, the three of them walked to the stone table in the courtyard and sat down.

Grandma was taking a nap in her room and I didn't come out to disturb her.

Ah Zhe took the guitar off his back, hugged it close to his body, and gently plucked the strings with his fingers, producing a crisp sound.

He looked up at Liang Jingru, his eyes carrying a hint of deliberate tenderness.

He smiled and said, "Jingru, this song is specially written for you. It's called 'Small Town Girl.' Come and listen to it and see if you like it."