"Oh, Xiaoyu, why are you leaving just after returning? Dinner hasn't been had yet. It wouldn't hurt to eat before heading out." At this moment, Grandma Lin emerged from the house, feeling a bit anxious as she saw her grandson about to leave, hurrying a few steps to catch up.
"Grandma, I won't be eating at home. I have a dinner invitation tonight." Lin Yu chuckled, already having changed his shoes.
"You, child! Going out for dinner and not letting me know in advance. Grandma made your favorite sweet and sour fish today." Grandma Lin scolded him with a glare, then nervously leaned in, "Xiaoyu, who called just now? It sounded like Yanyan. Did she invite you for dinner?"
Despite her age, Grandma's gossiping heart was still very lively and vibrant, beating rapidly.
"Haha, Grandma, your ears are sharp indeed. You could hear me talking from inside. That's right, it was Yanyan." Lin Yu grinned.
"Well then, go ahead, go ahead. Come back later. Lin Yu, do you have money? Don't let the girl pay for dinner; it's beneath a man's dignity. Remember, even if you're poor, never be poor in manners." Grandma Lin lectured persistently, about to fetch some money.
"I have money, Grandma. You should keep your pension for your own use. Really..." Lin Yu rolled his eyes and took out money from his bag as he walked away.
Watching her grandson's agile figure heading downstairs, Grandma Lin's face lit up like a blooming chrysanthemum, closing the door and pacing around the house joyfully.
"Oh, this is marvelous! My grandson is about to bring home a daughter-in-law, and it's Yanyan! How wonderful! Hey, old man, why are you sitting there reading the newspaper in silence? Say something!" Grandma Lin, all delighted, complained as she noticed Grandpa Lin still engrossed in the paper.
Grandpa Lin raised his head from the newspaper, smiled, and said, "Old woman, can't you calm down a bit? Can't you be composed? Let the children handle their own affairs. Why are you meddling? The deal hasn't been sealed yet, and you're already so worked up."
"Oh, you old man! How can you say that? Don't you want our grandson to marry soon? Yanyan, it's Yanyan!" Grandma Lin got angry, coming over to pinch his ears, displaying incredibly agile movements.
"You're quite the watchdog, turning hostile in a flash. Alright, alright, stop it. We're old now, what if someone sees us? But, old woman, your health seems to be getting better. You walked just now as briskly as a young person." Grandpa Lin sighed.
"You're the same! Since this morning, you haven't even worn reading glasses when reading the newspaper. I say, our grandson is a lucky charm. As soon as he came back, we're both doing better. Looks like we'll at least live another ten years, maybe even see our great-grandson." With this diversion, Grandma Lin overlooked Yanyan's matter and followed her husband's train of thought...
Lin Yu hummed a tune as he walked out. However, when he reached the entrance of the community, he froze. He saw Xiaoyanzi standing there in a white dress, carrying a small white bag on her back.
Next to her stood a young man with a cast on his hand and hair dyed in various colors, constantly pulling her. She was continuously avoiding him, thoroughly disgusted, and kept trying to release his grip.
Lin Yu squinted, feeling a surge of anger because he recognized the person—wasn't that Wang Ziming? He couldn't believe that after the lesson he'd given him yesterday, Wang Ziming had the audacity to come and bother Xiaoyanzi again.
With a disdainful snort, Lin Yu walked over, approaching Wang Ziming from behind, tapping him on the shoulder. "Oh, if it isn't Ming-ge. What a coincidence meeting you here. What's this about? Are we going to have a scene from a classic where Huang Shiren forcefully pursues the Baimei girl in broad daylight? Or is this a model criticism of a rich landlord bullying a man and woman?"
As soon as Wang Ziming turned around, his body shuddered involuntarily, taking a step back. "Don't come closer." Pointing at Lin Yu, he involuntarily trembled as he felt pain in his hand, pulling it back.
He had just come back from drinking with a group of friends but saw Xiaoyanzi standing at the entrance, blossoming like a small white flower in her white dress. His long-term infatuation had caused him to completely forget Lin Yu's warning from this morning. The desire mixed with jealousy surged inside him, making him want to explode. Giving in to the alcohol, he went over to pester Xiaoyanzi, but alas, Lin Yu caught him in the act.
"Xiaoyu, let's go. Ignore this scoundrel." Xiaoyanzi looked at him with disgust, coming over to cling to Lin Yu's arm, pulling him away.
She was worried that Lin Yu might get entangled with this ruffian. Although she heard from people in the community that Lin Yu had beaten Wang Ziming yesterday morning, this guy was still a thug. If he really provoked Lin Yu, she was afraid Lin Yu would suffer. So, she quickly pulled Lin Yu away, not wanting to pay any attention to him anymore.
Lin Yu originally wanted to teach Wang Ziming another lesson, but he didn't want to alarm Xiaoyanzi or spoil their good mood. He snorted and let Wang Ziming off for now, patting Xiaoyanzi's hand and turning away.
Meanwhile, Wang Ziming, who had been somewhat afraid, saw Xiaoyanzi clinging tightly to Lin Yu's arm and the two displaying such intimate gestures as if they were a couple heading out for dinner. The intense jealousy flared up within him. It made his blood boil, and his whole body seemed to want to explode from the inside out. He rushed forward, "Lin Yu, let go of Liu Xiaoyan! If you keep holding onto her like this, believe me, I'll bring people to deal with you!"
As he uttered these words, with a "bang," he was kicked in the stomach. He bent over, clutching the community gate, struggling to catch his breath.
"All right, young man, I'll be waiting for you to bring people." Lin Yu looked back and laughed lightly, calmly retracting his foot and gradually walking away with Liu Xiaoyan.