Zhao Xier looked angry. She was frantically poking at her phone. She hesitated after hearing Yang Guiying's comments and exclaimed loudly, "It's nothing. I am upset because I lost a game. Do what you need to do, Grandma. Don't worry about me."
Zhao Xier's remarks might deceive others, but they would not fool Yang Guiying. If Zhao Xier had truly lost the game, she would have yelled and reprimanded everyone long ago. She was not going to keep it to herself.
Yang Guiying considered it. She told her to help Ye Zhen's family move on that day. She could guess who had upset her grandchild. She had interacted with the family of three, and she knew they had excellent manners. Yang Guiying did not think they had provoked Zhao Xier. However, she guessed that Zhao Xier must have offended them. Of course, Yang Guiying was merely thinking about it in her head. She could not say anything to cheer up Zhao Xier since she looked so gloomy.
"You don't like Ye Zhen's family?" Yang Guiying asked Zhao Xier after some thought.
Zhao Xier's hands came to a halt. She shook her head and squeezed her lips together. She simply needed to keep her image of a ferocious supporting male in front of Xiao Mohan, but not with Yang Guiying.
Zhao Xier had no idea what was wrong with her. She had done too many things in the past and was frequently despised by others. She did not think much of it then, but when she saw Xiao Mohan's cold and uncaring expression as if he was looking at something horrible, she was quite upset.
Yang Guiying was irritated because it was her first time seeing Zhao Xier like that. Normally, Zhao Xier would never hold back her rage. Yang Guiying could not figure out why Zhao Xier was so angry, so she asked, "What do you think of Ye Zhen's eldest son? Xiao Mohan?"
"What?"
Zhao Xier smirked. "Why were you asking that, Grandma?"
"It is nothing; I am simply curious." Yang Guiying had some knowledge of Xiao Mohan. When Ye Zhen arrived to rent her a room, they had a casual conversation. "I had heard that Xiao Mohan is a good student, but his health is terrible. He is sick every two or three days, just like you when you were younger, and now he has to take medicine every day. I had seen him before, and his face was pale. I also heard that he was frequently bullied at school. He is attending the same school as you. You are classmates, and you are neighbors. If he is being bullied at school, you must help him."
Yang Guiying did not even have to mention that. Zhao Xier would have done it as well, but she had to do it secretly so Xiao Mohan would not find out. Zhao Xier remembered Xiao Mohan's stare at her at the courtyard's entrance. She took a long breath, swallowed her wrath, and nodded.
While they were talking, they heard a light footfall outside the door, followed by a loud knock. Yang Guiying stood up and pushed open the door. The folks standing outside were the Xiao brothers, who had only recently moved in. Seeing Yang Guiying, Xiao Mohan smiled and softly said, "Sorry to bother you, Grandma Yang. That is the watermelon my mother requested I bring you. It is to thank you for your help." Xiao Jiashu stood off to the side, a box in his arms. He extended his plump little hand and presented it to her. "That is a walnut cake, Grandma Yang. It is a local delicacy. It is delicious."
"Come in. Why did you bring me a present?" Yang Guiying turned to look at Xiao Mohan and Xiao Jiashu. "Come in. Don't simply stand at the door. Please come in and have a seat." As she stated that, she feigned to be upset at Zhao Xier, who was lying on the sofa. "Why are you still sleeping on the sofa? We have visitors. Get up."
Zhao Xier had not anticipated their arrival. She reluctantly put down her phone, but before she could say anything, Xiao Jiashu hid behind Xiao Mohan like a scared hamster. Xiao Mohan's expression remained unchanged, but he instinctively shielded Xiao Jiashu with his body. He cast a wary glance toward Zhao Xier.
Yang Guiying's eyes were drawn to that scene. Her smile froze, and her gaze was drawn unconsciously to Zhao Xier. Her grandchild pretended not to notice Xiao Mohan and Xiao Jiashu's insignificant behaviors. She moved forward and reached out to pull Xiao Jiashu forward.