Middle-aged Man suddenly understood.
Had he actually said what he was thinking aloud?
"Indeed."
The Middle-aged Man nodded. "It is a pity."
He did not know what the girl thought, but if it had been him, he definitely would have felt regretful.
"Sorry, Student Xiao, I've taken up so much of your time."
The Middle-aged Man happened to glance at the time on his watch and was somewhat startled. "It's already this late."
Had they really been talking for so long?
"Get some rest."
The Middle-aged Man stood up.
"You have to get up early tomorrow."
He planned to go with the old lady to the girl's neighbor's house.
He knew Student Xiao probably had the same idea as him.
"Mm."
Xiao Xiao stood up. "Uncle Chen, good night."
"Good night, Student Xiao."
The Middle-aged Man turned and went into his room.
The next day, when the old lady saw the two people in front of her, she was somewhat surprised. "Why are you up so early?"
"It's still early."
"Couldn't you sleep a little longer?"
"Mom, we'll go with you later."
The Middle-aged Man's words brought an enlightened look to the old lady's face. "You two are coming along too?"
"If it's convenient."
Xiao Xiao smiled.
"Of course it's convenient."
The old lady narrowed her eyes. "Then let's have breakfast and go over."
"Ajuan."
The old lady called out when she saw a figure in the courtyard.
"Aqin?"
The somewhat plump old woman turned around at the sound. Surprise appeared on her round face. "What brings you here so early? What wind blew you over?"
"Hey, is this... Xiao Lei?"
The old woman studied the Middle-aged Man with a furrowed brow for a while before speaking uncertainly.
The Middle-aged Man smiled. "Yes. Hello."
But he was