“Get out of the car.”
Qin Nanfeng didn’t mind the hostile gaze of the little yellow dog at all. He shifted his attention back to the young girl, his tone gentle.
“…”
Obediently nodding, Lin Xinyuan slid off the car with ease from her side-sitting position, finally able to release her grip on her skirt that she’d been pressing down the whole way.
It seemed like today she was wearing white and blue…
Qin Nanfeng’s gaze flickered, barely noticeable, as he moved his eyes away from the hem of the girl’s skirt.
“Xiao Huang, come here.” Lin Xinyuan crouched down, beckoning to Xiao Huang.
Hearing his owner’s call, Xiao Huang immediately tucked away his fierce look and paid no more attention to Qin Nanfeng.
He wagged his coin-shaped tail and bounded toward the girl, rubbing his big bear-like head hard against her hand, acting spoiled and cute, occasionally letting out contented “gu gu gu” noises, as if that earlier fierce side had just been an illusion.
Glancing at Qin Nanfeng, who had already headed off to park the car in the shed, Lin Xinyuan gently patted Xiao Huang’s head and softly admonished, “From now on, don’t be mean to him, got it?”
Xiao Huang responded with a few ingratiating puppy barks, then continued rubbing obediently against his owner’s hand. As for whether he actually understood, Lin Xinyuan wasn’t sure.
Off to the side, Tang Yayun observed this scene and couldn’t help sighing, “Looks like Sister Yuan’s words work best—Xiao Huang won’t listen to me at all…”
Tang Chengmin had just finished parking and walked over. Hearing his sister’s words, he couldn’t help but complain, “Tch, that silly dog only listens to Grandpa and Yuan, no one else can get him to move.”
Lin Xinyuan smiled sweetly without saying anything, but Xiao Huang seemed to have understood, for he turned and started barking discontentedly at Tang Chengmin.
“Come on, see? He’s at it again! This mutt must have a vendetta against me from birth!” Tang Chengmin took a step back, his face full of exasperation.
“Haha, serves you right~ But you and Brother-in-law really are fated—neither of you is liked by Xiao Huang!”
Hearing this, even the girl couldn’t help but cover her mouth and chuckle, her eyes turning into little crescent moons, shining as brightly as the winter sun.
This gentle, radiant smile happened to fall into Qin Nanfeng’s eyes as he walked toward them from not far away.
Unconsciously, the corners of his mouth curved up as he silently watched her calm, reserved smile, a trace of nostalgia surfacing in his eyes.
Just as everyone was still lost in their cheerful banter, a loud, vigorous, elderly voice suddenly rang out.
Everyone looked toward the sound, only to see an elderly man with a fierce appearance walking slowly out of the house, his face wearing its usual strange smile—Lin Xinyuan’s grandfather.
Grandpa had heard the commotion outside and knew the youngsters had returned, so he’d come out to have a look.
Seeing the children laughing so happily, Grandpa grew curious. “Hehe, what are you all chatting about to be laughing so much?”
Tang Yayun skipped over first, grabbing her grandfather’s arm. “Grandpa, we’re talking about Xiao Huang!”
“Oh? What about Xiao Huang?”
Grandpa patted his granddaughter’s head with interest.
“Hehe, you don’t know—nowadays Xiao Huang only picks on my brother at home~”
Tang Yayun didn’t care about her big brother’s dignity at all, but Tang Chengmin was not happy, his face darkening instantly.
What kind of little sister is this! Figures—eats and drinks, then pretends not to know her brother…
Hearing Tang Yayun’s words, the old man was amused, laughing heartily and without mercy, “Oh, really…hahaha…”
Tang Chengmin: “…”
Is this really my grandpa? Maybe I should just leave?
“Oh right, and Brother-in-law too.” Tang Yayun suddenly remembered Qin Nanfeng and quickly added.
Upon hearing this, Lin Xinyuan, who had just calmed Xiao Huang, quickly realized and, feeling at a loss, hurriedly stood up, silently moving to hide behind the young man who had just walked over.
Seeing Qin Nanfeng look back and wink at her playfully, she grew shy and annoyed, lightly tapping the naughty yellow fur’s arm, her rosy lips mouthing words:
[You handle it.]
Qin Nanfeng naturally understood what Lin Xinyuan meant—she wanted him to step forward and deal with it.
But he wasn’t worried in the least; after all, he had mentally prepared himself for this.
“Brother-in-law?”
On the other side, when Grandpa heard Tang Yayun’s words, he was a bit baffled.
His attention had just been on Lin Xinyuan and the others, so he hadn’t noticed much else.
Just then, from the corner of his eye, he caught his granddaughter’s little movement, and as he followed her gaze, he was surprised to notice the tall young man not far away.
“And this is?” Grandpa looked at Qin Nanfeng, face full of doubt. “A friend of yours?”
“No, that’s Brother-in-law! Sis’s boyfriend,” Tang Yayun shook her grandfather’s arm, excitedly introducing, “Remember how people kept asking Sis to go out lately? That was Brother-in-law! We happened to run into him when we went out today, and even had lunch together.”
Upon hearing this, the doubt in Grandpa’s eyes disappeared, but he didn’t show the relief or happiness Tang Yayun had expected. Instead, his expression turned solemn and serious, and with his not-so-friendly face, the pressure was intense.
He strode at a steady pace, heading straight for Qin Nanfeng.
Seeing things taking a strange turn, Tang Yayun and Tang Chengmin exchanged a confused glance.
Huh? Shouldn’t Grandpa be really happy and gratified to hear this news? Why does he look like he’s about to eat someone…
They didn’t have time to think too much, and quickly hurried over in case anything happened.
Lin Xinyuan felt each step closer and closer, each footfall slow and steady, as if every step was stomping right on her heart. Her pulse raced madly.
Yet the footsteps stopped soon enough, but for a long while, there was only an eerie silence.
Lin Xinyuan’s anxiety almost bubbled over; unable to hold back her curiosity, she peeked her head out to see what was happening.
And just her luck, the moment she poked her head out, she met a pair of aged but concerned eyes.
But clearly the girl was too nervous right now for that to be any comfort—instead, it startled her and she shrank back.
Grandpa was a bit helpless at this, but considering the situation, he didn’t say much.
He shifted his gaze, eyes narrowing, lifting his head slightly as he stared straight at Qin Nanfeng.
The old man was much shorter than the young man, but when he got serious, his aura and presence were more than enough to make up for the difference in height.
But Qin Nanfeng simply wore a polite smile, unfazed, and took the initiative, “Hello, Grandpa. My name is Qin Nanfeng, I’m Xinyuan’s boyfriend.”
Grandpa didn’t speak, just stared at Qin Nanfeng, who kept his calm, faint smile.
The tension between youth and elder grew heavier, the two facing off like wooden stakes for quite a while without a word.
Not only was Lin Xinyuan nervous and worried, even the siblings on the side grew anxious.
After a moment, Tang Yayun finally couldn’t help herself, about to say something to break the awkward stalemate.
But at that moment, Grandpa finally spoke, “Mm, hello, young man.”
Grandpa’s face relaxed, and he also put on a polite smile—though the effect was rather the opposite, making him seem even scarier.
Luckily, Grandpa knew his own smile wasn’t friendly, so he quickly withdrew it, nodding lightly as his aged face returned to its usual blankness. “I hear you’re my granddaughter’s classmate? Then, how do you view her? Could you tell me?”
As he spoke, Grandpa didn’t show anything on his face, but secretly appraised the tall youth before him.
…Mm, my obedient granddaughter’s taste really is pretty good…
The young man was handsome, with regular features, a sturdy build—reminded him a lot of his own youthful self…
Whether the lad’s character was good, well…
“Grandpa, I know about her.”
“So?” Grandpa frowned.
Since they were classmates, of course he’d know, but the way Qin Nanfeng put it sounded a bit redundant.
Qin Nanfeng kept his smile, turned to look at the girl, and extended his large hand.
Lin Xinyuan hesitated for a second before quickly realizing what he wanted to do.
But with elders present—especially on the first meeting—Lin Xinyuan still felt a little embarrassed, reluctant to act so intimate.
But when she looked up and met those gentle eyes, she wavered.
Forget it…everyone knows anyway, what’s there to be afraid of! Don’t be so fussy.
Her cheeks flushed, she bit her lip lightly, and finally seemed to make up her mind, trembling a little as she reached out her hand.
Qin Nanfeng smiled gently and took her fair little hand, fingers intertwining tightly.
“So, this is why we’re together.”
Qin Nanfeng spoke, his gaze unwavering as he stared into the moist depths of the girl’s eyes, no longer hiding his feelings: “We understand each other, so we can accept each other…”
“I like her. It’s that simple.”
The young man’s gaze was both intense and gentle, but at this moment it brimmed with an uncontrollable desire, looking openly at the girl whose face was already flushed scarlet and stunned…
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