The message was simple, just six short words.
Yet they sent ripples spreading across the tea in Ouyang Xuanyue's cup.
Her mother across from her immediately noticed the drastic change in her emotions and asked with concern, "Little Bear, what's wrong?"
"Nothing." Ouyang Xuanyue gently shook her head, the corner of her mouth lifting slightly. "Someone—someone very important—has returned."
Hearing her daughter's words and seeing the gentle expression on her face,
her mother seemed to understand something. Her eyes flickered as she cautiously asked, "Was it that—Tang Song?"
"Mm." Ouyang Xuanyue nodded. "And he's coming to Rong City at the end of the month, to visit Grandpa with me."
"This—" Her mother's eyes instantly widened. "He's coming to the house? Oh dear, I need to hurry and prepare!
Should I have the east wing cleaned up? The room next to yours—it has good exposure and is quiet—"
Her tone was full of unconcealed joy and anticipation.
Ouyang Xuanyue paused, then shook her head with a laugh. "Mom, you're overthinking it. That's not what it means. It's mainly because Grandpa has been talking about him a lot and wants to see him one more time before he goes. You know, he's probably the young man Grandpa has admired most over all these years."
"Ah?" A trace of disappointment appeared on her mother's face before she carefully said, "Little Bear, it's not just your grandpa. Your dad and I—we admire him very much too. We all think that young man is extraordinary, whether in vision, ability, or character. We're relieved that you have such a—good friend."
"Hehe." Ouyang Xuanyue was amused. "You really know how to let your imaginations run wild. I'm already thirty-six this year, while he's only twenty-six
years old. Do you think that's possible? Besides, our relationship isn't what