After being attacked by the rich young ladies with hatchets, I chose to enter "sage mode".

It is often said that language is an art, and elevating others while belittling oneself is a foolproof way to gain favor.

"Impossible. I know Bai Yu well. That brat only knows how to play all day long. If it weren't for the last half semester of high school that I forced him to study, who knows where he would have gone to study."

While Bai's mother kept criticizing Bai Yu, she didn't actually have that much to say about her son. This is a clear indication that the more she complained, the more she cared.

"Auntie, Bai Yu is a very good boy. How could he be as bad as you say?"

"Oh, that's still excellent! Even if he were half as sensible as you, I, as his mother, wouldn't have to worry so much, really."

......

The two women outside chatted about everything under the sun, and surprisingly, they got along remarkably well.

Inside the room, Bai Yu, wearing headphones, was playing a game with Li Cheng, Feng Zhou, and Wen Chiqi, where they were losing points.

Actually, Bai Yu and the other three players weren't mainly playing ranked matches to climb the ranks; they were just showing off their skins. Qing Sisi gave them a skin that couldn't be returned, so why leave it unused?

Of course, Bai Yu didn't accept Murong Liyue's three thousand yuan, because accepting this girl's money would definitely not lead to anything good, and Bai Yu didn't want to spend the next New Year's Day with Murong Liyue. If he accepted it, maybe this girl would say that she had agreed to it?

Therefore, this is something we absolutely cannot accept. Murong Liyue is too cunning; it's the kind of thing you can't guard against at all.

As for Su Rongxue, her New Year's greetings were like writing an essay, giving Bai Yu a headache. In the end, she only replied with two words, "Happy New Year to you."

It was just those two simple words that were gone.

"Wow, Mr. Bai's got money now, bought all the limited-edition skins?"

"As expected of Boss Bai, now that he's got money, he has to treat everyone when he gets back, and also loosen up Young Master Feng's wallet?"

"That's right, stop making me treat you all, it's your turn to treat us!"

"They were gifts from others. I don't have that much money to buy all the skins."

Li Cheng: "Who gave it to me? I want one too."

Wen Chiqi: "Making friends out of thin air?"

Feng Zhou: "Boss Bai isn't honest."

Bai Yu: "It really was a gift from a friend, why would I lie to you?"

......

When four people in a dorm play video games together, they usually lose, but they still insist on playing together, and that's how they manage to avoid trouble.

However, time flies by when playing games; it always feels like it's already past 5 PM before I've even played a few rounds.

At this time, Bai Yu's father was almost home from get off work, and his grandparents arrived as well.

However, Bai Yu is unaware of this yet and is still struggling in the game.

Meanwhile, in the living room—

Although Si Yu had never met Bai Yu's grandparents, she had seen their photos, so when she saw them, she politely stood up and looked at Bai's mother and asked.

"Auntie, are these Grandpa and Grandma?"

"Yes, Bai Yu's grandparents."

Upon hearing Bai Ma's affirmation, Si Yu immediately bowed and greeted the two elders, demonstrating that she was deeply liked by them.

"Hello, Grandpa and Grandma..."

Bai Yu's grandfather wasn't too old, only in his sixties, and his grandmother was even younger than his grandfather.

The two elders certainly didn't know Si Yu, that's for sure. But seeing how politely Si Yu addressed them as grandpa and grandma, and considering that their grandson Bai Yu was already a college student, they figured that if they made any connections, they'd be on the verge of having a great-grandchild.

"Oh my, this girl is pretty, tall and slim too. My dear grandson has already brought his girlfriend home so quickly?"

"Old man, don't be so blunt."

Bai Yu's grandfather was very straightforward; he would immediately say what was on his mind. His grandmother, on the other hand, was more reserved and would criticize Bai Yu's grandfather for being too blunt.

However, the smiles on the two elders' faces showed that they had the same idea.

However, such blunt words were quite informative and impactful for Si Yu.

This time she was genuinely embarrassed; a blush was clearly visible on her face, and her smile gradually faded due to shyness.

However, Bai Ma knew that Si Yu and Bai Yu were not in that kind of relationship. Although she had wondered if the two young people were so close now, they would eventually fall in love.

But seeing Si Yu's embarrassed little face, he still had to step in and smooth things over.

"Dad, Mom, this is Bai Yu's senior from university, Si Yu. She's a really nice girl. Our rascal is no match for her. Don't talk nonsense and make this young lady feel embarrassed."

What Bai's mother said was interesting. On the surface, she said that Bai Yu was not good enough for Si Yu, but secretly she wanted to see Si Yu's reaction, that is, how Si Yu felt about Bai Yu.

Now, Si Yu was filled with shyness and joy, and didn't think about anything else. She quickly went to deny what Bai Ma had said.

"Auntie, you flatter me. What's wrong with Bai Yu? I'm more like an unworthy person..."

As soon as these words were spoken, Bai's mother immediately understood. Si Yu did not show any bad expression. As long as her son put in some effort, it was still very possible for her to become his daughter-in-law.

"If you're not good enough for that brat, you'll probably be a lonely old man for the rest of your life."

"Oh, Auntie, I'm so embarrassed to say that..."

Covering her burning face, Si Yu was usually very bold in front of Bai Yu, but that was because they were peers, and she didn't treat Bai Yu as an outsider.

But to be spoken to like that in front of elders, it's no wonder I feel embarrassed.

At this moment, Bai Yu was still playing games and had no idea that his mother and grandparents had already pushed him into Si Yu's arms.

Forget Bai Yu's plan, the pace of things just didn't follow him at all. Chapter 149: Good Intentions Go Wrong

"Bai Yu, Grandpa and Grandma are here! Come out now! Stop playing games! You've played all afternoon. If you keep playing, I'm going to punish you! Come out now!"

Even Bai Yu, who was wearing headphones to block out sound, could hear Bai's mother's shout, which shows how powerful it was.

When Bai Yu heard that his grandparents had come, he stopped playing. He was very happy that the two elders had come, after all, they had doted on him since he was a child, and now that they were here, Bai Yu couldn't help but be happy.

Upon opening the locked door, Bai Yu, whose usual sullen expression had turned into a rare smile.

"Grandpa and Grandma, why are you so late? We thought you would have arrived around one or two in the afternoon, but you came so late!"

"I'm busy keeping the chickens, ducks, and geese in the countryside locked up, otherwise they might escape and we won't have any to eat for the New Year, hehehehe~"

Bai Yu's grandparents could never let go of their hometown, not even a single brick or tile, and they were always reluctant to move to the city.

Bai Yu didn't understand why this was happening before, but she understood when she grew up. Her grandparents had nothing when they were young, and the home they built was the result of most of their life's work. How could they give it up so easily?

"Sit down, Grandpa and Grandma, don't stand, sit on the sofa."

Bai Yu was genuinely happy, and the smile on her face stunned Si Yu, who was standing next to her.

She had never seen Bai Yu smile like that in all her long time.

This kind of smile is much more likable. Why does she always have to keep a straight face and be so aloof?

"Oh my, my dear grandson, have you grown taller again? Come, come, sit with me, let me take a look."

And you know what? Even though Bai Yu is an adult now, in his grandparents' eyes he will always be that little kid in open-crotch pants.

Si Yu simply watched Bai Yu interact with her grandparents quietly, without saying a word.

She could feel Bai Yu's happiness; perhaps happiness really is contagious. Although Si Yu hadn't done anything at the moment, she was also quite happy.

"You two can chat. Grandma and I are going to start cooking. Old Bai should be back in a little while."

"Dad... no, Uncle will be back soon too, so I'll help out so it can be faster."

Whether intentionally or accidentally, Si Yu actually called Bai Yu's father "Dad".

Although it was corrected in an instant, everyone here heard it. Apart from Bai Yu, who was stunned for a moment, everyone else just smiled without saying a word.

This situation is very strange. Si Yu has already brought her mother into her team. Does she want to bring her father into the team as well?

Bai Yu's concerns were not unfounded. After all, his purpose was unquestionable and had never changed.

As Si Yu entered the kitchen, laughter soon filled the air, indicating that her grandmother had probably joined in as well.

Turning to look at her grandfather, Bai Yu put her arm around his shoulder and said with a smile.

"Grandpa, let's not lie to each other now. What do you think of Siyu?"

"That little girl?"

Pointing towards the kitchen, Bai Yu's grandfather asked this question.

Bai Yu nodded in affirmation.

"Then who else could it be?"

"That girl is nice, pretty, and polite. Are you just too shy to ask and want me to help you?"

Upon hearing her grandfather's misunderstanding, Bai Yu immediately clicked her tongue and said...

"Tsk, sir, you've misunderstood. How could I, Bai Yu, fall for a woman so easily? I don't like her, so when we eat, please stand on my side and don't go along with my mother, understand, sir?"

"Hey kid, are you out of your mind? You don't like such a pretty girl? Do you prefer girls in your dreams?"

Bai Yu was very indignant about what his grandfather said.

"It's not that I'm a sir, it's just that I don't like this girl. We don't get along, understand?"

Bai Yu felt she needed to bring her grandfather to her side and correct her thinking, lest she have no say in the meal later.

As for having a father, that's useless. Once the mother speaks, you can only obediently eat. So the only option is to try to get the grandfather, who has more say, to join your side.

Surprisingly, Bai Yu's grandfather was quite satisfied with Si Yu and even spoke up for him.

"No, this girl is definitely compatible with you. Trust Grandpa's judgment. Your mother had hinted that she might be interested in you too. You have to seize this opportunity!"

"Sir, even if we don't like it, it still won't work."

Why did my grandfather betray his country and defect to the enemy the moment he met Si Yu?

"I think your grandpa is pretty good. You kid, don't be ungrateful. Back in my day, I was young and didn't know how to cherish things, missing out on too many relationships I shouldn't have..."

Upon hearing her grandfather's words, Bai Yu immediately realized that her grandfather had been quite the scoundrel in his youth; otherwise, how could he have missed out on so many romantic relationships?

So Bai Yu blurted out a sentence.

"Isn't that Old Bideng?"

"You brat, how dare you talk like that?"