Grandma

Biodata

Background / History

After Yang Zhi's parents died in an earthquake, Feng Lan found the young girl among the ruins and brought her to Jinghuai to raise her. Yang Zhi's first words to her were that her parents were gone. 102

She became Yang Zhi's sole close relative and helped her through recurring trauma-related nightmares, holding her to sleep when she was young. 25 129 While Yang Zhi was stranded in a remote mountain area during a city lockdown, Grandma fell seriously ill; Ding Yuerong cared for her in the hospital for roughly a month until she recovered. 3

Grandma lives with Yang Zhi in a modest courtyard house in Jinghuai. Qiqi frequently spends time there, and Sister Lin has also received the household's support during difficult periods. 4 177

Appearance

Grandma is an elderly, bent-backed woman with gray-streaked hair, a face marked by age, and wrinkled hands. Her eyes curve into crescents when she smiles, giving her a notably gentle and endearing expression. 4 107

• Often sits beneath the eaves in a rocking chair. 4 25
• Has a frail, withered appearance in her later years. 189 194
• Usually carries herself slowly, often with her hands behind her back. 96 102

Personality

Grandma is affectionate, observant, and deeply protective of Yang Zhi. She worries when Yang Zhi returns late from tutoring, waits for her in the rain, and remains concerned that her limited pension forces Yang Zhi to overwork. 4

She offers Yang Zhi practical comfort rather than empty reassurance. When Yang Zhi blames herself for her mother's death, Grandma tells her that her mother would still have chosen to protect her and urges Yang Zhi to experience the beauty of the world on her mother's behalf. 17

Though gentle, Grandma is perceptive and teasing about romance. She notices Ding Yebai's interest in Yang Zhi before Yang Zhi does, considers their age gap unremarkable, and openly encourages them to plan their future at their own pace. 51 101 107

Relationships

• Yang Zhi — Her granddaughter and the person she raised after the earthquake killed Yang Zhi's parents. Grandma remains Yang Zhi's emotional anchor and greatest source of familial security. 5 17 102 107
• Ding Yebai — Yang Zhi's boyfriend. Grandma appreciates his kindness toward the household, recognizes his care for Yang Zhi, and entrusts Yang Zhi to him as her health declines. 16 51 101 189 194
• Qiqi — A frequent companion in the courtyard household. Grandma warmly looks after and praises Qiqi, who often plays beside her rocking chair. 4 25 120
• Sister Lin — Qiqi's mother. Sister Lin previously cared for Grandma and defended Yang Zhi; Grandma and Yang Zhi later reciprocate by supporting her when she is struggling. 177
• Ding Yuerong — Yang Zhi's senior and friend. Ding Yuerong cared for Grandma during a serious illness when Yang Zhi could not return to Jinghuai. 3

Story Role / Major Arcs

Yang Zhi's guardian

Grandma preserves Yang Zhi's connection to her late mother, encouraging her to protect the old phone containing her mother's final message. She consistently reframes Yang Zhi's grief as a reason to keep living fully rather than a burden she must bear alone. 17

Acceptance of Ding Yebai

Grandma first grows fond of Ding Yebai through his everyday kindness: paying for her groceries, cooking porridge, entertaining her with magic, and bringing food to the household. 6 16 25 88 She later identifies his feelings for Yang Zhi, accepts their confession, and blesses their relationship. 51 101 102

Support for Yang Zhi's future

Grandma supports Yang Zhi's wish to remain in Jinghuai after graduate school and pursue a position at Jinghuai First Primary School so they can stay close. She also encourages Yang Zhi before her teaching interview. 107 157

Final blessings

As her health worsens, Grandma expresses her wish to see Yang Zhi and Ding Yebai marry. When she learns Yang Zhi is pregnant, she joins their hands together and asks them to care for one another so that she can rest easy. 189 194

Notable Quotes

“Xiao Zhi, Grandma will always be with you.” 17

“Since our Xiao Zhi was lucky enough to survive, you should use these eyes to see the beauty of this world for your mom.” 17