Grandma Xun had a sudden outburst during dinner.
Xun Yao was suddenly slapped and stood there in a daze.
"Mom? Why did you hit me?" Xun Yao asked.
Zhao Shuting rushed to check on Xun Yao. Seeing that he was okay, she also looked worriedly at Grandma Xun, wondering why her mother - in - law had suddenly thrown a tantrum. They had been getting along quite well these past few days.
Grandma Xun slapped the table with her hand and angrily shouted, "How dare you ask me? I don't have a son like you who's only after money and is heartless! Get out! Both of you, get out of here!"
Hearing this, Xun Yao and Zhao Shuting had a feeling that something bad was about to happen.
"Mom, do you still remember about our sister..." Xun Yao tentatively said.
But before he could finish, Grandma Xun glared at him angrily, "How dare you even mention your sister's name! Your sister was literally angered to death, and what did you do? For just a bit of money, you helped outsiders bully the only daughter your sister left behind!"
As she said this, Grandma Xun's tears streamed down her face, and she murmured, "My poor Nuan Nuan."
Xun Yao and Zhao Shuting exchanged a look. They knew that Grandma Xun's memory had suddenly returned to normal. They were clearly unwanted here, so they didn't dare to say much and left dejectedly.
It was the first time Sister Li had encountered such a situation, and she was a bit flustered.
"Old lady, please don't cry. If you cry too much, it'll hurt your body, and Miss Ling will be worried sick." Sister Li comforted.
Unexpectedly, Grandma Xun firmly said after hearing this, "Don't tell Nuan Nuan about this."
Sister Li let out an "ah" sound, obviously in a dilemma.
Grandma Xun wiped away her tears and said, "I know my own body. Am I sick?"
Sister Li didn't dare to answer.
Grandma Xun continued, "After all these things, there's no way I can sit at the same dinner table with those two. It's impossible."
Sister Li didn't know how to respond.
Grandma Xun took her hand and said, "Nuan Nuan has had a tough life. I've lived for so many years and have lived enough. There are some things that we shouldn't let Nuan Nuan worry about. She has her own life to live, and her life is still long."
As she spoke, she cried.
Although Sister Li hadn't known Grandma Xun for a long time, the old lady was sincere, and they had developed some feelings during this period.
Sister Li spent a lot of effort to console the old lady. After finally lulling Grandma Xun to sleep, she hesitated for a while but finally called Ling Nuan and told her about the old lady's situation.
As soon as Ling Nuan heard this, she was extremely anxious. "I'll come right away."
Sister Li was in a hurry. "Miss Ling, please don't come now. If you come, the old lady will know that I've tipped you off. Next time, the old lady might not talk to me anymore."
Ling Nuan stopped.
"Sometimes, letting out her feelings is good for the old lady's mood." Sister Li advised.
What she didn't say was that she was really afraid that the old lady would worry about being a burden to Ling Nuan and might do something stupid.
She still had the old lady's trust and could talk to her. If she lost this trust, Sister Li didn't dare to think about what might happen.
Ling Nuan was persuaded.
Although she didn't go, her heart had already flown away. By the time she hung up the phone with Sister Li, she was completely absent - minded.
"Grandma?" Huo Linsheng asked.
Ling Nuan didn't hide anything. "Grandma's memory has returned to normal again."
She told him everything that had happened that night as Sister Li had said.
She smiled bitterly. "When she forgot, I was afraid that Zhao Shuting and the others would cause trouble. But now that Grandma remembers, I wish she could forget. She was so happy during that period."
Huo Linsheng rubbed Ling Nuan's head.
"Get off work early tomorrow and I'll go with you to visit your grandma. How about that?" Huo Linsheng suggested.
Ling Nuan looked at Huo Linsheng in surprise.
"Don't you worry that Grandma will know it was Sister Li who tipped you off? You can just visit Grandma as usual." Huo Linsheng explained, then pointed at himself. "A legitimate reason."
...
The next day, the two got off work on time.
Ling Nuan called Grandma Xun in advance. "Grandma, I'll come to your place for dinner tonight."
Grandma Xun instinctively refused. "You're so busy with work. Why come here? Don't make the trip. Grandma is fine."
Ling Nuan was actually glad that Huo Linsheng had come up with this suggestion.
"Grandma, I want to bring someone to meet you." Ling Nuan said.
Grandma Xun was first stunned, then she laughed and probed, "Bring someone? Is it a boy or a girl?"
Ling Nuan pretended to be shy. "Grandma, you'll know when you see."
Hearing this, Grandma Xun completely forgot that she had just refused. She said cheerfully, "Okay, okay, okay. Tonight, Grandma will ask Xiao Li to cook your favorite dishes."
As it was almost time for Ling Nuan to get off work, Grandma Xun couldn't sit still and insisted on waiting at the door. Sister Li had no choice but to move a chair for the old lady.
As soon as Huo Linsheng's car got closer, Ling Nuan saw the old lady waiting at the door.
As soon as the car stopped, she quickly got out. "Grandma, why are you waiting outside? It's so cold."
Grandma Xun smiled and took Ling Nuan's hand. "It's not cold. It's not even the cold season yet."
As she said this, her eyes fell on the car behind. Huo Linsheng had already gotten out of the car and was now walking to the trunk to get something.
Huo Linsheng had prepared a lot of things, still referring to the suggestions from Military Advisor Fang.
Ling Nuan originally wanted to refuse. "Why bring so many things?"
Huo Linsheng gave her a nonchalant look and said, "It's a matter of courtesy. If a person is not even willing to put on a show for such a simple thing, do you think your grandma will be at ease instead of quickly persuading you to break up with me?"
Ling Nuan: "..."
It made so much sense.
However, looking at the things Huo Linsheng had prepared, Ling Nuan felt a bit uncomfortable.
It felt so formal... like meeting the parents.
But in fact, their relationship hadn't even been confirmed yet. It was kind of funny.
However, as time passed, Ling Nuan got used to it. When she saw Huo Linsheng walking towards them with both hands full of things, she could introduce him to her grandma as calmly as ever. "Grandma, he's my friend, Huo Linsheng."
Huo Linsheng gave her a meaningful look from the corner of his eye.
She called this - a friend?
Grandma Xun didn't seem to remember that she had met Huo Linsheng before. She smiled cheerfully, "You don't need to bring so many things. Just coming is enough. Xiao Huo is too polite."
Xiao Huo?
Hearing this address, Ling Nuan couldn't help but want to laugh.
Huo Linsheng adapted well. He had a proper smile on his face, neither overly affectionate nor cold. "It's only right. They're all my tokens of respect. I hope Grandma won't mind."
"Not at all, not at all." Grandma Xun was beaming like a flower. Looking at this good - looking and well - mannered young man, she was satisfied with every aspect.
It took her a while to come to her senses, and then she warmly greeted them, "Come on, Xiao Huo. Let's go inside and talk."
Grandma Xun greeted them warmly.
The three of them took a few steps towards the house.
Ling Nuan couldn't help but turn back and smile at Huo Linsheng. She silently mouthed the word "Xiao Huo".