Since Ling Nuan and Huo Linsheng showed up, Zhao Shuting had been trying her best to keep a low profile.
When she heard what the old lady said, Zhao Shuting's eyelids twitched.
This was really hitting a sore spot!
Zhao Shuting knew Huo Linsheng's identity. At this moment, she was so worried that her heart was about to jump out of her chest. She wanted to say something, but her usually smooth tongue just couldn't utter a single word.
Ling Nuan was stunned for a moment and then wanted to explain, "Grandma, he..."
"Yes, Grandma, I'm Nuan Nuan's boyfriend," Huo Linsheng suddenly spoke up and admitted this identity. Although he didn't admit that he was Shen Shaoqing, but... what was the difference?
At that moment, Ling Nuan's perception was a bit shaken.
How could Huo Linsheng be willing to be a stand - in for someone else?
Especially in front of an old lady who actually had no real relation with him.
Grandma Xun was very happy and waved to Huo Linsheng.
Huo Linsheng stepped forward cooperatively.
Grandma Xun took Huo Linsheng's hand, "Xiao Shen, I hope I didn't scare you. It's really embarrassing to meet you for the first time in the hospital."
Huo Linsheng smiled gently, "Grandma's health is the most important. As long as Grandma can be healthy and live a long life, nothing else matters."
Grandma Xun was delighted, "Xiao Shen, you really know how to sweet - talk."
Ling Nuan stood by and watched. For a moment, she felt useless.
Whether Huo Linsheng was himself or acting as Shen Shaoqing at the moment, he was very much liked by Grandma Xun. Grandma Xun held Huo Linsheng and talked to him for a while, and Huo Linsheng was also trying hard to make Grandma happy.
When had she ever seen Huo Linsheng lower his stance to coax someone like this?
While Ling Nuan was envious, her heart ached.
Grandma had no relation with Huo Linsheng at all. He wasn't so kind as to show so much kindness to a stranger. Everything he did was for her.
This realization made Ling Nuan feel uncomfortable.
After all, Grandma had just had surgery and was lacking in energy. After talking to Huo Linsheng for a while, she felt sleepy.
Seeing this, Huo Linsheng advised, "Is Grandma sleepy? Do you want to take a nap first? We can talk about anything else next time."
Grandma Xun nodded.
Huo Linsheng then adjusted the bed and covered Grandma with the quilt.
Grandma looked at Huo Linsheng's actions and her eyes showed relief. She waved to Ling Nuan.
"Grandma," Ling Nuan walked to the bedside.
Grandma smiled and said, "Nuan Nuan, Grandma can finally rest assured this time."
Ling Nuan's nose felt a bit sour, "Grandma, I'm fine. Don't worry about me."
Grandma smiled.
Sleepiness came over her. Grandma's eyelids were heavy, but she still remembered what she hadn't finished saying. Finally, she murmured almost in a whisper.
"Nuan Nuan, you and Xiao Huo should be good to each other, always be good."
Her voice faded and Grandma fell asleep.
Ling Nuan was stunned for a moment.
Grandma had called him - Xiao Huo.
Grandma's memory had started to get confused in such a short period of time.
Ling Nuan's emotions were complex.
After Grandma's illness was diagnosed, she had expected this day to come. But when it really did, she was heart - broken. However, there also seemed to be a glimmer of relief in her sadness.
Grandma knew he was Huo Linsheng, not Shen Shaoqing.
Ling Nuan thought a lot in her mind. Finally, she covered her face with her hands and cried silently.
Huo Linsheng sighed softly and stepped forward to hold her in his arms, allowing the person in his arms to soak the front of his clothes.
Zhao Shuting on the side was in a dilemma.
She was hesitating whether to speak up. She felt it was not the right atmosphere to talk, but if she stayed, she would be extremely restless. Finally, she gritted her teeth and quietly left.
This time, Ling Nuan recovered from her emotions faster than before.
After she stopped crying and saw that most of Huo Linsheng's front clothes were wet, a look of embarrassment flashed in Ling Nuan's eyes, "Your clothes are dirty."
Huo Linsheng didn't care. He took a tissue from the side and helped Ling Nuan wipe away her tears, "Are you feeling better?"
Ling Nuan nodded.
Then she looked up at Huo Linsheng's concerned face. At that moment, Ling Nuan seemed to gain infinite courage.
She said, "Huo Linsheng, the question you asked me twice before, ask me again now!"
Huo Linsheng was slightly stunned.
The question he had asked Ling Nuan twice...
Huo Linsheng knew what Ling Nuan meant, but he didn't speak for a moment.
This wasn't the first time Ling Nuan had changed her tune. Not long ago in the hotel, she had said something similar. At that time, Huo Linsheng's answer was that he couldn't take advantage of her vulnerability.
Ling Nuan's emotions at that time were just a momentary impulse, so her rationality was overwhelmed and she spoke emotionally.
Afterwards, Huo Linsheng wasn't sure if Ling Nuan would regret it.
But this time, Ling Nuan was smiling when she said it to him.
"Have you thought it through?" Huo Linsheng asked her.
Ling Nuan nodded.
She had thought it through very clearly.
Between them, they had already done many things that lovers usually do. Huo Linsheng liked her, and it was obvious that she also liked Huo Linsheng. It was just that because of the knot in her heart, she was reluctant to admit their relationship.
Huo Linsheng was Huo Xiao's uncle.
But Huo Linsheng had always been on her side. How could she involve Huo Linsheng because of Huo Xiao and deny their feelings?
Apart from the identity issue, perhaps there was also a trace of concern in Ling Nuan's heart that she had never told anyone.
Her previous relationship had been a betrayal.
Although she seemed to be calm and able to let go, she was also afraid that she would be abandoned again.
Especially when that person was Huo Linsheng.
She wasn't confident enough in relationships.
But now, Ling Nuan had never been so sure as at this moment that Huo Linsheng loved her, at least was passionately in love with her at this moment. Well, that was enough.
She was answering the Huo Linsheng who loved her at this moment.
Huang Sheng was right in saying that the person who loved her would only care about whether she was happy or not. Grandma also hoped that she would be happy in the future.
Seeing Ling Nuan nod, a hint of smile inevitably appeared on Huo Linsheng's face.
He took Ling Nuan's hand and solemnly, as if taking wedding vows, said, "Ling Nuan, would you like to be with me and be my girlfriend?"
"Yes," Ling Nuan's answer was without hesitation and any misgivings.
After giving her answer, she hugged Huo Linsheng again.
This time, the hug was less full of sadness and more of a bit of joy.
It was a good thing that they had confirmed their relationship, but they didn't have the energy or mood to celebrate.
Grandma still had to be hospitalized. Although there was a nurse, Ling Nuan had been so scared this time that she insisted on staying in the hospital to take care of Grandma.
Huo Linsheng wanted to accompany her, but it wasn't realistic.
He couldn't leave the company's affairs behind.
Before Huo Linsheng could speak, after dinner, Ling Nuan started to shoo him away.
"You should go back and rest quickly. I'll take care of things here in the hospital," she said. Afraid that Huo Linsheng would worry, she added, "Sheng Sheng has taken two days off. She will come to accompany me. Don't worry."
Huo Linsheng suddenly felt a bit jealous, "You'd rather find a friend than me?"
Ling Nuan was helpless and just smiled at Huo Linsheng.
Huo Linsheng sighed. For the first time, he felt that being a boss might not be such a good thing.
"If anything happens, just contact me. Don't worry," Huo Linsheng comforted her.