"Lu Yan" never expected Grandpa to start with such a sentence.
Was it about divorce?
It probably was a foregone conclusion.
Rather than waiting for Lu Yan to explain to Grandpa coldly later, it would be better for her to convey the news euphemistically first.
It was going to happen sooner or later anyway.
Thinking of this, "Lu Yan" lowered her eyes slightly and said in a deep voice, "Grandpa, actually there are indeed some problems between Miaomiao and me..."
"Such nonsense!" Before "Lu Yan" could finish, the old Master Lu guessed what he was going to say. He frowned unhappily and looked at him in disbelief.
"Didn't you tell Grandpa back then that you insisted on marrying Miaomiao?"
Ning Anmiao was just thinking about how to break the news without hurting the old man's feelings. But Grandpa's words caught her off guard.
Lu Yan said... he insisted on marrying her?
She was stunned.
"Oh, so you were the one who insisted on marrying her back then, and now you're the one who wants a divorce? Miaomiao is just a young girl. Are you just going to toy with her?"
The old Master Lu didn't notice his reaction. He let out a long sigh and said, "I know you've been independent since you were a child, so you may not have a strong sense of belonging."
Mentioning this, the old Master Lu couldn't help but feel sorry. "Before, it was your father who was irresponsible. He only cared about having you but didn't take care of you. He failed to give you a proper family and affection when you were young, which made you cold - hearted. It's indeed the Lu family's responsibility."
When he mentioned the events of that year, the old man was also annoyed, looking like he hated iron for not being steel.
Hearing this, "Lu Yan" frowned tightly and was shocked.
Although Ning Anmiao had known about Lu Yan's experience before, hearing it from Grandpa's mouth was a different feeling.
Seeing that "Lu Yan"'s eyes were dark and unclear, the old Master Lu thought he had hit the nail on the head. He pursed his lips and said, "But I know you're cold on the outside but warm on the inside. You probably like Miaomiao very much in your heart."
"Listen to Grandpa's advice. Sometimes, excessive rationality and calmness will only bring you trouble and pain."
After all, grandparents dote on their grandchildren. The old Master Lu clearly understood his grandson better.
His eyes were full of kindness, and his heart was filled with more pity.
"Lu Yan, only the crying child gets the candy." The old man's voice was old but full of meaning. "If you keep holding on like this, you'll only turn yourself into a cold machine."
Listening to these words, Ning Anmiao's mood gradually became heavy. For some reason, a young Lu Yan suddenly appeared in her mind.
His small shoulders had carried too much pressure, and he had endured many unknown emotions.
It was precisely because he chose to be reserved at an age when emotions should be rich that he became so cold and indifferent when he grew up.
Everything had a reason.
So, what was Lu Yan's real thought when facing any event?
What was his real emotion?
"Lu Yan"'s lips were pursed tightly. She always felt something was wrong.
It seemed that from the very beginning, she couldn't understand Lu Yan.
He was always so calm. He calmly accepted her confession, calmly took her home, and calmly agreed to marry her.
Even on the night he agreed to the divorce, his expression was calm.
So, she thought Lu Yan had never had any feelings for her, only a sense of responsibility.
But Grandpa said that Lu Yan insisted on marrying her.
The heart that had gradually cooled down over the past three years began to warm up at this moment.
Maybe she should ask Lu Yan what his real thoughts were.
"Xiaoyan, Grandpa is old and doesn't want to nag. But it's rare for you, a blockhead, to fall in love. You can't let Miaomiao go."
"Otherwise, you'll definitely regret it in the future."
...
After helping the old Master Lu to bed, Ning Anmiao tiptoed out of the room.
It was already ten o'clock at night.
The two of them had been on the go all day. She thought Lu Yan would have gone to his room to rest, but instead, she saw him still sitting on the sofa, sitting upright with his back straight.
Just like his temperament.
Ning Anmiao looked at him blankly. It took her a while to say, "Aren't you going to rest yet?"
Hearing the movement behind him, Lu Yan turned around. Looking at Ning Anmiao standing there stupidly, his pupils were deep and black.
"Is Grandpa asleep?" His voice was calm.
Ning Anmiao nodded. "Yes, I've helped him fall asleep."
After saying this, the two of them fell into silence again.
A few seconds later, Lu Yan broke the silence. His tone was extremely natural. "What did Grandpa say to you?"
Ning Anmiao lowered her eyes slightly. Her voice became hoarse for no reason. "Nothing much. He just said not to let us divorce."
Seeing that her tone was off, Lu Yan said calmly, "Miaomiao, I know Grandpa better than you do."
And I know you just as well.
But he didn't say the second half of the sentence.
As soon as the little girl spoke, her eyes couldn't help but look around and she didn't meet his eyes at all. Wasn't that a sign of lying?
The room was silent for a moment.
Seeing that she remained silent, Lu Yan's expression paused. He swallowed a few times and said, "Miaomiao, I have something to tell you."
Ning Anmiao said, "Huh?"
Seeing that she was still in a daze, Lu Yan couldn't help but smile. "I've never told you this before. I care about you very much."
Ning Anmiao was even more stunned.
She looked up, and there was a flash of surprise in her pupils. "What do you mean?"
"Maybe it's too late to say these things to you now, but I want to tell you that I care about you very much."
Lu Yan said word by word, "I've never said it before, and I thought I didn't need to."
He remained calm, and his eyes were full of sincerity. "No one ever taught me that I should tell the person I care about."
"Today you taught me, and I understand. So I want to tell you."
"I care about you very much, Miaomiao."
His voice was very calm. The emotions in each sentence were well - controlled, and his expression was calm. But it made people believe him without a doubt.
Ning Anmiao stared at him for a long time. She didn't say a word for a long time, but she clearly felt the wetness oozing around her eyes, blurring her vision.
She lowered her head. Her throat was a bit dry, and for a moment, she didn't know what to say.
She stammered and finally said, "I... I just told you to be more honest with Grandpa. I didn't mean for you to..."
"I should be honest with you too, Miaomiao."
There seemed to be a kind of magic in Lu Yan's tone, gently caressing Ning Anmiao's heart again and again.
"I didn't understand before, but now I do." Lu Yan looked at Ning Anmiao, hooked the corner of his lips, stood up, and walked towards her step by step.
Ning Anmiao's heart suddenly started beating very fast. She suddenly had a premonition.
She always felt that Lu Yan was going to say something that would catch her off guard. "Wait a minute, I..."
Before Lu Yan could speak, suddenly, an old voice rang out, still hoarse from just waking up. "You two, why aren't you sleeping yet?"