Proud senior schoolgirl was tender and sweet, we fell in love

Xie Xiao looked at Lin Yu, somewhat surprised, "That direct?"

Lin Yu's tone also had a hint of helplessness, "I would have preferred to take it slow, but they started off like that, talking about investigations and compatibility. I really didn't know what to say."

Xie Xiao thought about it and it did seem like, "How is this just like a prime-time soap opera?"

Mainly because Liu Ou's dad is quite a character, and he should be very busy at the end of the year.

Even so, he still took the time out to meet his daughter's boyfriend and even tried to dissuade him.

How should I put it? His spirit is commendable.

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"After that, it was Uncle Liu staring at me for a long time..."

Liu Da stared at Lin Yu for a long time, finally turning away first, his tone losing the composure he had at the start, somewhat blunt, "You two are still young, many things are too idealized."

His look was mocking, "Moreover, there's something you misunderstand. Liu Ou's mom and I got married out of love, just like you are now."

Liu Da took a sip of milk tea, frowning disdainfully, as if the flavor was only for the younger folks.

He tapped the table gently with his finger, "You and Xiao Ou have just started dating, right now everything must seem perfect. But gradually, you'll find that once the honeymoon phase ends, the seeming perfection disappears and conflicts begin. I've been through it myself. I don't want Liu Ou to suffer this and shouldn't you be focusing more on repaying debts and studying? There will always be time for romance. Once you have settled down in life, you'll meet many more girls."

"Maybe those girls will be even better than Liu Ou. There really is no rush..."

"In your eyes, is Liu Ou not good enough?" Lin Yu interrupted him coldly. "Do you know how upset Liu Ou would be to hear you say that?"

Liu Da probably hadn't anticipated his focus to be challenged like this.

He was at a loss for words for a moment.

"You... Liu Ou could indeed do better, even if she's now talking about changing her major, which made me angry but I still learned to respect her decision. I hope that since she has chosen her current major, she'll study it well. I want her to go abroad in her junior year..."

"But I don't want to," said Luoluo suddenly.

Lin Yu looked over and saw disappointment in her gaze as she fixed her eyes on Liu Da, "I thought our conversations these past few days had been useful."

Liu Da also seemed surprised to see Liu Ou, an awkward expression crossing his face.

Lin Yu stood up, "How did you get here, have you eaten?"

Liu Ou glanced at Lin Yu, her eyes filled with apology, "I have. I'll contact you in a bit. Dad, let's go home now."

The last sentence was directed at Liu Da.

Liu Da frowned slightly, wanting to say something, but eventually he said nothing and stood up instead.

He politely said to Lin Yu, "Thank you for the milk tea, but you should really think about what I said."

"In the end, Liu Ou and her dad left, and the next day those people came," Lin Yu said with a note of helplessness, "I might just be too narrow-minded, and it might not be related to him at all."

Xie Xiao looked incredulous, "Then I must be pretty narrow-minded too. I bet it's related."

Especially since the debt collector who was leading them mentioned several times they didn't want to come. Suddenly demanding an extra 80k is really hard to justify.

However, Xie Xiao was concerned about something else, "Do you still keep in touch with Liu Ou?"

Lin Yu responded with a sound of affirmation, "Of course, she's coming over tonight after her shift, and we're going to the movies."

Lin Yu glanced at Xie Xiao, knowing what he was worried about, "It really won't be that melodramatic. Her dad can't just lock her up, right? That would be unrealistic."

And Liu Da, probably busy as ever, had made time to see Lin Yu, which indicated he really cared.

Hearing this, Xie Xiao finally relaxed.

Then he heard Lin Yu ask, "So, how did your meet-the-parents go today? It looks like it went well?"

"Of course! Who do you think your brother is..."

Xie Xiao had spent the afternoon helping out at Lin Yu's home, but when dinner time came, he left; he planned to accompany their family's Dr. Yang to a meal at the hospital cafeteria.

The year was drawing closer, and in the coming days, Dr. Yang would only get busier. Xie Xiao and Old Xie had both agreed to go over in the afternoon.

A family gathers for a meal in the cafeteria.

Only Xie Xiao would come up with that idea.

Lin Yu and Grandma watched as he waved cheerfully and departed with a brisk step.

Lin Yu wrapped an arm around the old lady, "Let's eat, Grandma."

The old lady looked up at him, "Lin, do you miss your mom and dad?"

Lin Yu paused for a moment, then looked down into his grandmother's eyes, which had dimmed with age.

He smiled, "I can hardly remember. If it weren't for a few photos, I probably wouldn't even remember their faces. I have Grandma."

The old lady smiled, not sure whether she was relieved or sighed, "Okay, let's close the door and eat."

Lin Yu responded and closed the garden gate.

While eating, Lin Yu heard Grandma suddenly ask, "Are you together with Liu Ou?"

Lin Yu hadn't actually mentioned this to Grandma yet.

It wasn't that he intentionally hid it; it was just somewhat embarrassing to bring up.

It was his first relationship, after all...

At this moment, upon hearing Grandma bring it up, Lin Yu hesitated, then shyly nodded, "Did Grandma notice?"

But Liu Ou hadn't been around much these days, how did Grandma notice?

The old lady watched her grandson's shy smile, unable to speak many of the words she had prepared.

Her Lin had a hard life, even though he was such a wonderful child.

If it hadn't been for the family's misfortune years ago, he would have been a treasured young master by now.

But now, knowing he was in a relationship, she thought of Liu Ou's family that she had mentioned inadvertently.

The old lady's first reaction was, would her Lin be wronged? Would he face difficulties?

The truth was, the old lady quite liked Liu Ou, as well as Luoluo.

They were good girls.

But if she was to be with Lin Yu, Grandma disapproved.

They were not a match. Her Lin was already struggling enough.

She couldn't bear to see him suffer even more on the path of love.

The old lady's thoughts were actually quite simple; she didn't ask for her child to be rich and noble in the future, but at least she hoped all his paths would be a bit easier.

She was old, and there wasn't much she could do for her child anymore...

But now, seeing the smile on Lin Yu's face, pure like a child's,

The old lady sighed softly, reluctant. Yet, there were some things she couldn't help but say, as Lin Yu only had her left.

If she didn't speak up, who would remind him?

It was better than letting others make it difficult for him.

The old lady didn't yet know that the people making it difficult for him had already visited.

"Lin, you and Liu Ou are not suitable," the old lady's voice carried a mixture of guilt and helplessness.