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

Grandma held Xiaolizhi's hands tightly, and in her slightly cloudy blue eyes, filled with tears of deep reluctance, she looked on.

"You're leaving again so soon... Sigh, I just made up your room, hoping you two could stay here for the night and chat with us. Now that you're gone... who knows when you'll be back..."

"Waaah... Grandma." Little Lychee's voice choked up, "Don't say that... when you say that... it makes me want to cry."

"Oh dear, dear, I won't say anymore... Sigh, as people get older, they have more worries. It's true, I wasn't this talkative when I was young."

"Grandma should really nag a bit more..."

Yu Zhe stood to the side, waiting patiently.

He rarely saw Xiaolizhi about to cry, or with tears welling up in her eyes.

I imagine that accompanying her on this trip today... brought back many memories and stirred up a lot of fond recollections for her.

Sudden.

Yu Zhe's eyes lit up.

"By the way, Little Lychee, why don't you stay here tonight? You can spend more time talking with your grandparents and catching up."

"Huh?" Little Lychee slowly turned around, blinking her big eyes in confusion.

Yu Zhe simply nodded, indicating that it was alright.

It's not easy to come all this way, so staying one night is no problem at all.

Little Lychee considered the suggestion, but quickly shook her head.

It's not that she doesn't want to stay...

She remembered the arrangements for tomorrow morning.

"But...aren't we going to pay respects to Aunt Xiaota tomorrow morning? We have to get there at 6:30 in the morning, and I live here...it's too far from everyone else. The buses won't be running yet at that time, and I don't want to miss the chance to talk to Aunt Xiaota..."

Grandma and Grandpa were both quite surprised when they heard the name "Little Tower".

I miss it.

It seems... Qiuyun told them about the past...

Their event tomorrow morning is very meaningful.

"It's okay." Yu Zhe patted his chest confidently. "I'll just pick you up earlier tomorrow morning, okay? Don't worry."

"..."

Little Lychee used her slow-thinking but incredibly fast-computing brain to ponder the matter.

We need to be at our destination by 6:30.

If Brother Yu Zhe comes to pick me up and then turns back, conservatively speaking, that means Brother Yu Zhe will have to rush here around 4 a.m.?

Oh no, that would be too much of a hardship for him!

Grandpa, who had been silent until now, chuckled twice and stepped forward.

Just like a hero.

"What are you afraid of, Lizhi? Grandpa will take you there tomorrow morning. It's the hillside where Xiaota is sleeping. Your grandma and I go there every year to bring her a bouquet of flowers. We know the way very well!"

Grandpa, you have a car?!

"Hey kid! You think you're so great? Times are changing, can't older folks keep up? Don't be fooled by how fast young people are at tinkering with gadgets; a few years ago, I was a pro at driving lessons, they weren't as quick as me! Anyway, don't worry, I'll definitely get you there on time tomorrow morning..."

"Cough cough!"

"?"

Unexpected.

Grandma interrupted Grandpa's speech.

She gave him a reproachful look, then rolled her eyes and said, "You forgetful old man, have you forgotten that you have to drive to the Chamber of Commerce tomorrow morning to deliver documents for Ah Yan? You can't remember anything important."

"Huh? Wasn't that document sent out last month...?"

"I—say—! It hasn't been delivered yet!"

"..."

Little Lychee was stunned.

Yu Zhe was also caught off guard.

But in a second moment, Yu Zhe came to his senses.

Because Grandma blinked rapidly at Yuzhe, almost imperceptibly, as if reminding him of something.

Well... when God closes a door, he opens a window.

Although Little Lychee's family isn't the brightest, the information conveyed through their eyes is quite vivid and easy to understand!

"You brought your girlfriends out to play, how can you leave Lizhi outside alone? You're going out..."

It's better if we go together; we don't want her to suffer any injustice.

As the saying goes... a family should be together all the time.

Ah... Yu Zhe feels that from now until dawn tomorrow is only a few hours away.

I think it would be more appropriate for her to keep the elderly person company and talk to them.

But... that's what Grandma said.

Yu Zhe could only respectfully comply.

He stepped forward, his slender fingers lightly resting on Xiao Lizhi's shoulders, gently pulling her towards him.

This can also be seen as a way of subtly conveying Grandma's feelings to Little Lychee.

I just don't know what Xiao Lizhi herself is thinking... If possible, he still wants to follow Xiao Lizhi's own ideas.

Little Lychee never disappoints Yu Zhe.

At this crucial moment, she actually saw things clearly!

"Okay...! I understand, Grandma. You and Grandpa have things to do tomorrow, so I'll go home with Brother Yuzhe today. Hehe... Actually, I'm going to be a senior in high school and go to university soon. After that, I'll have more free time, and I'll definitely come back to see you often, with Brother Yuzhe!"

"Haha, alright, alright, look at our Lizhi, how come she's become so smart now?"

Unlike the grandfather who felt extremely disappointed because Xiaolizhi no longer lived here.

Grandma smiled contentedly and patted Little Lychee's head in praise.

Grandpa was still simple-minded. He wanted to say something to persuade him to stay, but Grandma saw that no one else was there and couldn't see the situation clearly, so she simply pulled him aside and told him bluntly.

Grandpa was relieved!

Wow, you should have said so earlier! If that's the reason, then let Lizhi and Yuzhe spend more time together. What's the point of having her keep us old folks company?

Yu Zhe later stated that he would definitely bring Xiao Lizhi over frequently whenever he had the chance.

Just as the two were about to turn and leave...

"Oh dear! Look at our memory, old woman! Have you prepared the farewell gift for Yuzhe that I asked you to make? I spent half the day packing the box yesterday. If we forget to give it to him in the end, it will be a real joke."

"Oops... I really forgot if you hadn't mentioned it. Yu Zhe and Li Zhi, wait a minute, I'll be right back!"

A farewell gift?

Yu Zhe's expectations immediately rose.

You know what, judging from my grandparents' house and their flower field, they were both very particular and had a great sense of aesthetics and art.

The gifts they give are definitely worth looking forward to.

And judging from what you just said, there's a whole box of them!

Yu Zhe glanced at his phone. Lu Ling said she had already found a car and parked it at the street corner.

Okay... Let's hurry up and leave once Grandma brings the gifts over, so they don't have to worry.

Grandma knew Yuzhe was in a hurry, so she ran back home.

He was also holding a large box that could hold a computer monitor.

Yu Zhe and Xiao Lizhi quickly went forward to greet them.

After holding it in my hand for a moment... the box doesn't seem very heavy?

"Is there food in here?!" Little Lychee's eyes lit up as she stared intently at the box.

"Don't be silly," Yu Zhe guessed. "I think it might be a craft item. Handle it gently; it seems to contain some loose items."

"Haha, don't worry, these things aren't that easy to break!"

Grandpa gestured to Yuzhe to let him put the box on the ground first.

"Open them and take a look, child. These gifts should be very useful to you."

"?!"

practical?

That's great! Could it be some kind of old-fashioned stapler?

Yu Zhe quite enjoys collecting old objects.

With anticipation in her heart, Yu Zhe gently opened the cardboard box layer by layer.

He squinted and, using the dim light from the doorway lamp, made out what was inside.

Then...

He was stunned.

Little Lychee was confused.

She didn't recognize the things inside.

She even grabbed a package and looked at it: "What's this? Doesn't look edible... Hmm? It has writing on it, 'electric'..."

"Don't read it!!"

Yu Zhe snatched the perfectly packaged little trinket from her hand and shoved it into the box.

Then slam the lid shut!