Even as a "normie," I'm completely oblivious to it.

"Ha... to be honest, that's right. Grandpa, Grandma, what you were saying just now... was that what Lizhi said?"

We're all smart people; we probably understand each other implicitly.

But Yu Zhe forgot that the two elders weren't exactly smart.

Their wisdom is on par with that of Little Lychee!

The two did not answer immediately, but instead looked at each other.

Finally, everyone burst into laughter.

Don't laugh! Don't laugh!

I'm so embarrassed standing here!

Before Yu Zhe's cute little face turned red and he wanted to find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

Grandma was very understanding and calmly explained the reasons to Yuzhe.

"Yu Zhe, don't be nervous. The old man and I guessed you would react this way."

Knowing that I am

Please, you two, don't react like that!

“Lizhi doesn’t tell us these things.” Grandma lowered her voice so that the kitchen wouldn’t hear. “This matter… was told to us by Sasha on the phone before. When the old man first heard about it, he was furious and said it was absolutely not allowed.”

"Old woman?!" The grandfather, whose name was mentioned, looked surprised. "Didn't we agree to let this matter rest and not bring it up again when Yu Zhe came?! That's not fair of you!"

"What's so 'authentic' about us...?"

Wait, wait, wait, you two, please don't start spewing this old dog food in front of me. Is the situation really as I think it is?

Did I almost get my leg broken, and then somehow escape unscathed?!

When Yu Zhe tactfully asked the question, Grandma temporarily put aside her idle chatter with Grandpa.

"Where were we... Oh right, this old man was strongly opposed at first. My attitude was... as long as Lizhi felt it was right, and as long as Yuzhe could take responsibility, that was fine. So when I heard about this, my biggest thought was to see you as soon as possible and see what kind of child you've grown into."

"Is...is that so?" Yu Zhe still didn't quite understand. "But I saw Grandpa..."

There's no need to finish what you're saying.

So, Grandpa wasn't strongly opposed to it either?

Since Yu Zhe came over, Grandpa has been cooking, cutting and serving watermelons, showing the utmost hospitality.

There was no sign of hostility.

Grandma still gave Grandpa some face.

"You tell me yourself."

"I...tsk, you old woman...you didn't speak up when it was your turn to speak up for me."

Grandpa sighed softly and gestured for Yuzhe to follow him into the inner hall of the living room.

Grandpa is a proud man, and there might be some things he doesn't want Xiaolizhi to hear.

Standing at the very edge of the outermost window, Grandpa hesitated before speaking.

“Yu Zhe, don’t think I’m being unreasonable when I say this. When I first heard about this, I really wanted to oppose it firmly. Even if you are Qiu Yun’s son, you can’t let my granddaughter suffer. That’s what I really thought at the time. I was thinking that when you came, I would resolutely not let you into the house, even if it meant falling out with Qiu Yun. I had to stick to my principles.”

As expected...Grandpa has a very stubborn personality.

Yu Zhe nodded gently, indicating his understanding.

Grandparents love their grandchildren dearly. Grandpa only has one granddaughter, Xiaolizhi, so even if they can't see each other often, he must still dote on her.

"Then...why is your attitude towards me today different from what you initially intended?"

"It's all because of that photo Sasha sent me on my phone..."

"photo?"

"Yes." Grandpa habitually stroked his neatly trimmed beard, took out his phone, awkwardly opened a photo, and held it up in front of Yuzhe.

Older people are not used to using mobile phones.

Yu Zhe politely took the phone with both hands.

This is...

He remembered it.

It was a photo of Yu Zhe and Xiao Lizhi taken in the banquet hall not long after Yun'er returned, on Xiao Lizhi's birthday.

Little Lizhi linked arms with Yu Zhe, smiled at the camera, and made a scissor shape with her left hand.

I'm very happy.

"I understood as soon as I saw this photo."

Grandpa smiled with relief: "Lizhi was naughty when she was little, but she wasn't a very cheerful child. Given our family's circumstances... Yuzhe, you definitely understand better than Lizhi. How many people can truly be her friend? I've always felt I owe her a lot. Look at this photo, how happy she is smiling... If that's the case, what right do I, an old man, have to interfere in her life..."

Grandpa lowered his voice considerably when he said the next sentence.

But Yu Zhe still heard it.

"Sasha is very happy now... I almost kicked Ah Yan out back then..."

"..."

It turned out to be the case.

Grandpa still harbors resentment about what happened back then.

"Grandpa." Yu Zhe straightened his back... his back hurts!!

Perhaps it's better not to stand so straight.

In short, Yu Zhe said this with a serious expression.

"I think Aunt Elisa and Uncle Ouyang are very grateful to you. Haha... Lizhi has been urged several times to come and visit you two. Isn't that the best proof of their feelings?"

"is that so..."

"It must be."

My maternal grandfather was a head taller than Yu Zhe.

Yet, he felt that this seemingly frail girl... cough, boy, possessed a strength and credibility that rivaled the passage of time.

No wonder Li Zhi kept saying she was looking forward to meeting Yu Zhe from the time she returned to Kromer until she came here.

He is indeed an exceptionally outstanding child...

He looked up at the ceiling and spoke earnestly.

"...People should make as many right choices as possible while they are still alive and before they get too old. When I saw this photo back then... I felt relieved. Yu Zhe, your eyes are so clear, just like your mother's kind heart. You will definitely treat Li Zhi well in the future, right?"

"I promise."

"That's it!"

Grandpa was stubborn, but once he was stubborn, he never naged.

He patted Yu Zhe on the shoulder with a hearty smile.

"Hahaha! You're much better than Ah Yan back then! That kid acted first and asked for permission later, getting Sasha pregnant before even coming to see me. Compared to him, Yu Zhe, you're much more sensible!"

Otherwise... how old are Little Lychee and I!

If I were to follow Uncle Ouyang's example and act first and ask for permission later, I would be a terrible person!

Grandpa hadn't finished speaking.

"Actually, I didn't expect to accept it so quickly, Yu Zhe. Looking back now, it's probably mainly because of you."

Appearance!

"My...appearance?"

"You bet! When I saw the photo, wow, I thought Lizhi didn't just find a boyfriend, she found a girlfriend! Unlike those playboys, she exudes such a sense of security, how could I not trust her!"

anger...

"And what's more! When I saw you today, I was struck by your wonderful personality! You're even more gentle and refined than most girls, and you're much more particular about food than our whole family. You'll definitely be able to teach Lizhi proper etiquette and manners as a girl!"

anger...!

"Haha, no way! I've been wanting to say this for a while now, but I haven't had the chance. Now that we've finally had a proper chat, Yuzhe, I have to say, you look really good in that women's outfit today!"

anger!!!!

"This isn't women's clothing at all...!"

"Grandpa!"

"?!"

Interrupt spellcasting!!

That wasn't Yu Zhe who shouted it.

It's a small lychee.

Grandpa got so carried away that his voice was so loud that it could be heard even in the kitchen.

His remarks made Xiaolizhi less eager to eat her strawberry sundae!

This shows just how serious the matter is!

Waaaaah, Grandpa, please stop reading! Don't dance in Yuzhe's sensitive area, okay?

If you keep reading, Brother Yuzhe will definitely rub my head to vent his anger when we get back!

43. A farewell gift? (3,000 characters)

"Grandma, Grandpa, you don't need to see us off. I've arranged a car, and it will come to pick me and Lizhi up soon. We should be arriving soon."

The entrance to a detached single-story house.

Grandpa leaned against the pine tree by the door, his hands behind his back, sighing from time to time.

He glanced at the diagonally ahead out of the corner of his eye.

When it was time to say goodbye, Grandpa felt there were some things he was too embarrassed to say, so... he decided to leave it to his wife to say.