Tang Yanqi’s mouth twitched. If that guy knew she was the woman he envied, would she still ask for a hug?
After chatting aimlessly with her roommates in the group for a while, Tang Yanqi logged off. With nothing better to do, she took out her suitcase and packed the clothes she needed to take to school.
For lunch, Tang Yanqi just nibbled on some bread, as expected, Sheng Jianan indeed didn’t step into the villa’s door for a second.
With him not around, Tang Yanqi felt more at ease. She thought this carefree feeling would last for days, but unexpectedly, the next morning, just as Tang Yanqi finished preparing breakfast, the villa’s doorbell rang.
Through the intercom, Tang Yanqi saw that the people outside were none other than Sheng Jianan’s parents and his grandfather. Her eyes widened, and she hurriedly took out her phone to quickly send a text message to Sheng Jianan: [Buy peaches, return fast, grandpa is here].
After confirming the message was sent successfully, Tang Yanqi tidied herself up and walked out with a smile.
Mr. Sheng was sitting in a wheelchair, being pushed by the doctor who always took care of him. Sheng Jianan’s parents stood on both sides. Tang Yanqi came out to greet them with a full smile.
Mr. Sheng grabbed Tang Yanqi’s hand, looked her up and down, and then asked, "Where’s Jianan? Why are you here alone? Don’t tell me that boy is still not up?"
Tang Yanqi showed a hint of coquettishness on her face, as if suggesting something.
Mr. Sheng understood and smiled knowingly, "Come on, let’s go inside first."
"Grandpa, it’s all my fault. I suddenly craved peaches, so Jianan went out to buy some for me. I didn’t know you would all come today."
Tang Yanqi’s earlier coy act momentarily fooled Mr. Sheng, but now as she spoke, Mr. Sheng’s expression slightly changed. He held Tang Yanqi’s hand and said, "Yanxi, tell Grandpa the truth, is Jianan treating you poorly?"
"Grandpa, what are you saying? Jianan really did go to buy peaches for me."
Standing beside them, Mrs. Sheng quickly spoke up, "Dad, you know what kind of person Jianan is. How could he mistreat Yanxi?"
"Yes, Grandpa, Jianan treats me very well."
As Tang Yanqi spoke, a shy expression appeared on her face. Mr. Sheng’s expression softened a bit, but he still seemed skeptical.
Tang Yanqi also felt a bit anxious. She didn’t know if Sheng Jianan had received her message or if he understood it. If he didn’t see it, she wouldn’t know how to handle the situation.
After sitting with the three seniors in the living room for about half an hour, the sound of a car filled the exterior, and Tang Yanqi finally felt relieved.
Soon, she saw Sheng Jianan walking in with a bag.
"Oh? Grandpa, how come you’re here?"
While speaking, he placed the items he was carrying on the coffee table and tossed his car keys casually, looking as if he really went out to buy things and just returned, without even wearing a coat.
After greeting Grandpa, Sheng Jianan handed the peaches he bought to Tang Yanqi, "I didn’t know which kind you wanted, so I bought a bit of each. Would you like to try them?"
Tang Yanqi momentarily lost herself seeing his gentle smile, but only for a moment. She quickly regained her composure and returned a gentle smile, "Thank you. Since you bought them, I like them all."
"Dad, you see, I told you Jianan wouldn’t treat Yanxi poorly, yet you still worried unnecessarily."