They don't actually think I like them, do they?

"Then this matter will be left to Lin Han, and also..."

Duan Xiaoying's gaze lingered on a blonde girl.

"Cen Sisi".

"Huh?" Cen Sisi was taken aback.

"You two handle it."

PS: Chapter 7 was reported and the entire chapter was blocked. I made many changes.

My writing style has always been rather unrestrained, and I like to do some daring stuff. I'm not actually being erotic, so please be gentle with your comments.

011. Moving into the new house

Upon hearing this news, Cen Sisi instinctively looked in Lin Han's direction.

However, Lin Han's face remained expressionless, as if this were just an ordinary matter.

Has he really stopped caring completely...?

Cen Sisi panicked; her heart raced, and she began to feel helpless.

She felt a mix of excitement and panic. She was excited because she could finally talk to Lin Han, but panicked because she had no idea how to face him.

Suddenly, she felt surrounded by intense gazes. What would others think of her if she collaborated with Lin Han? She remembered what Qiao Qiao had told her.

Will others think I'm shamelessly trying to cling to Lin Han? Will they think I'm delusional, trying to steal Lin Han from Yan Yuli? Even though they've proven they're not a couple, their relationship is really good. Am I just trying to ruin it for them...?

The more Cen Sisi thought about it, the more confused she became.

Her former arrogance and confidence had long since vanished in front of Lin Han.

At that moment, she really wanted to talk to someone, but when she looked at Qiao Qiao, Qiao Qiao had no intention of paying attention to her at all.

Soon, the bell rang, and school was over.

She bit her lip and decided to talk to Lin Han.

What should they talk about? An apology? She didn't know, but she just wanted to talk to Lin Han, at least to avoid this awkward silence.

The girl clenched her fists and stood up from her seat.

But when she looked toward Lin Han's seat, the boy had already disappeared into the crowd.

　Lin Han really didn't have time to think about this.

Lin Han has been quite successful in forgetting Cen Sisi. He doesn't see any problems with working with her now.

She was just an ordinary classmate, and nothing she did would affect Lin Han's mood in the slightest.

If he feels even the slightest discomfort, it means he hasn't forgotten completely.

Lin Han now has an even more urgent matter to attend to—

Looking at houses!

He had already found a good spot using his phone last night.

Taking the subway, Lin Han arrived at a residential community called "Jinxiu Dayuan". Located on the edge of the city center, it has a high degree of greenery and is very quiet, making it particularly suitable for living.

Of course, Lin Han isn't rich enough to buy a house right now; he came here because he saw someone renting it out online.

Here, he met the real estate agent, a young woman.

When the real estate agent saw Lin Han, she was also taken aback.

So young!

In all her years in the industry, this was the first time she had ever seen a high school student renting a room.

What the agent didn't know was that Lin Han had not only rented a house before, but had also experienced a house explosion. Such social experience was more than enough to overwhelm her.

After the two entered the house together, Lin Han immediately began inspecting every corner and every appliance. His level of expertise far surpassed that of most tenants.

This is a furnished and decorated house with three bedrooms and a living room, which is already very large for Lin Han, who lives alone.

Since it's a furnished rental, the rent is naturally a bit more expensive, at 2800 yuan a month, which is still a discounted price offered by Lin Han Long-Term Rental.

However, none of this was the most important thing to Lin Han.

The real estate agent was still enthusiastically describing how excellent the location of the house was and how bright and spacious the layout was, but Lin Han completely ignored all of that and walked straight inside.

Lin Han opened each room one by one and checked them as if he were searching for something.

Finally, after opening the door to the room at the end of the corridor—

A piano sat there quietly.

The glossy black finish and exquisite wood grain accentuate the prestige of this imported piano.

That's right, that's why Lin Han took a liking to this house.

The previous owner of the house was being transferred to a distant place for work, leaving behind a bunch of things, including a piano.

As a tenant, you are free to use anything in the house as long as you don't cause damage.

When the real estate agent was halfway through her explanation and realized Lin Han was missing, she searched frantically, sweating profusely, until a soothing piano melody began to play.

The agent followed the sound of the piano and arrived at the room at the end of the corridor.

She was stunned.

Lin Han sat there, his fingers dancing across the piano keys, his eyes closed, a confident smile on his face.

The piano music was light and melodious, with a cheerful tune. In Lin Han's hands, it gained an added touch of ease, brightness, and deep affection.

This was the first time the real estate agent had ever appreciated piano music up close, and she was immediately captivated.

A joyful mood swayed down with the music, filling the room.

At that moment, the young woman suddenly felt as if she had become a doll dancing while hugging a teddy bear, singing and dancing, gracefully moving to the music, and bringing everything around her into a joyful atmosphere.

That's awesome!!

The young woman had never heard this piece of music before, but she was still completely captivated by it.

In fact, this is Haydn's Cello Concerto No. 2 in D major, composed of three movements: Allegro moderato, Adagio, and Allegro Rondo. His music is humorous, elegant, and lively, a model of classical music.

Lin Han played this classical piece on the piano, adding a bright touch to the piece and making it more approachable compared to the deep and sorrowful cello.

As the music abruptly stopped, under the young woman's almost worshipful gaze, Lin Han turned around and smiled:

"This one, please."

.......

After booking the house, Lin Han went back to the old neighborhood he had previously visited.

After the house collapsed, many of Lin Han's belongings were buried in the rubble. With the help of the construction team, many of these items were recovered.

Although most of the items are unusable, a small number of clothes and daily necessities can still be taken away.

Of course, this was the last time Lin Han came back.

After Lin Han's father abandoned him, he lived alone in this place for two and a half years, leaving behind many memories.

Although these memories may not be pleasant, carrying the most inferior, impoverished, and dark times of Lin Han's life, they are still worth remembering forever.

After packing his things and leaving the residential area, Lin Han was stopped by someone.

"Kobayashi, are you leaving?"

It was Grandpa Xia, wearing a vest as always and holding a fan in his hand.

"Mm," Lin Han replied.

"Oh dear, I'm really going to miss you." Grandpa Xia waved his fan and put his hand on Lin Han's shoulder.

"By the way, thank you so much for what you did with the police earlier."

That night, Lin Han and Mangzi blew up the landlady's house. This scene should have been recorded by the security cameras, but the police found nothing.

Clearly, it was Grandpa Xia who helped Lin Han resolve this matter.

012. Grandpa Xia's Expectations

"Hey, hey, hey, what nonsense are you talking about? I didn't do anything. The problem is with the monitoring system itself." Grandpa Xia immediately stopped Lin Han with his hand and corrected him.

Lin Han immediately shut his mouth.

Your grandpa is still your grandpa; he always speaks with such precision!

Lin Han took a deep breath and stared at Grandpa Xia.

“Grandpa, I have lived here alone for two years. During these two years, no one has cared whether I have enough to eat or whether I am warm enough. Only you care about me and take care of me. You prepare breakfast for me every day and bring me quilts in winter. To be honest, you are my only family.”

This was the first time Grandpa Xia had seen Lin Han so serious, and he was stunned.

His words deeply moved him.

"Oh, good child, I'm just like everyone else. People like me have long lost all hope for life. It's only because you're willing to chat with an old man like me that I'm grateful."

Remembering how Lin Han used to sit with him at the gate, laughing and joking, Grandpa Xia was filled with emotion.

He put his hand on Lin Han's shoulder again and patted Lin Han's back.

The old man's hand was very heavy, and Lin Han almost lost his balance.

"Young man, I'm over fifty years old, with no children, and I'm still sitting here guarding the gate. To be honest, I can see the end of my life from the beginning. To put it bluntly, all I do every day is sleep, eat, and sit here waiting to die!"

"But you're different, Lin Han. You're a very strong person. You take everything you do very seriously, and once you've set your mind on something, you'll work incredibly hard to achieve it. I know you best. You'll definitely have a bright future, I'm telling you!"

"......"

Lin Han did not answer, but tears were already welling up in her eyes.

"Grandpa, I will come to see you often."

"Hey! That's not necessary. You're so busy, why do you keep coming to this old neighborhood every day?"

"You're all alone..."

"What's the big deal? I've lived alone for most of my life, I'm used to it! But you, how old are you and you're all alone? You're capable, you can't end up like me, sitting here guarding the gate!"

"When can I come to see you?"

"When you achieve great success, come back to me, proud and holding your head high, with your legendary story! At that time, I'll sit with you at the entrance of this old neighborhood and listen to you chat for a whole day!"

After saying that, the old man gave Lin Han a hard shove from behind, and Lin Han stumbled and ran several meters away.

"Go on!" the old man shouted from behind.

Why are you in such a hurry to leave?

Lin Han smiled helplessly, turned his head, and took one last look at Xia Guoli—that was the old man's name.

Lin Han also shouted:

"Grandpa, live a good life and wait for me! I'm not capable now! When I'm successful, I'll come back to take care of you in your old age!!"

After saying that, Lin Han bowed deeply to Xia Guoli, then turned and ran away.

“This kid…”

Xia Guoli laughed and scolded, and tears suddenly streamed down his face.

He was afraid that if he stayed with Lin Han any longer, he would burst into tears in front of him.

Watching Lin Han's departing figure, Xia Guoli felt a pang of sorrow in his heart. He didn't know how many years it would be before they met again.

However, young people, like pigeons, will one day fly into the blue sky, and you can't tie them down.

He firmly believed that Lin Han was soaring now, and in the future he would eventually spread his wings like a roc and dominate the sky.

Xia Guoli had never had any expectations for decades, but now, with Lin Han's shout, it seemed that he had them.

.......

Lin Han, carrying a suitcase of neatly packed luggage, hailed a Didi (ride-hailing service).

On the way, Lin Han looked out the car window at the bustling city night scene.

This time, his feelings were no longer loneliness and melancholy, but rather a surge of passion.

Although he left Grandpa Xia and became a real person again, moving into the new house also signifies the beginning of his new life.

Carrying Grandpa Xia's expectations, Lin Han was about to start running!