Li Yan woke with the story of Little Man Tian Xing and the Guardian Spirit on his mind.
Thinking about what he'd said to Master Xiao yesterday...
Thinking about the time he'd agreed on with Master Xiao...
Thinking...
How could he possibly think about breakfast?
"So you're..."
"Master Xiao, I'll go with you."
Before Master Xiao could finish speaking, Li Yan said knowingly.
"All right."
Xiao Xiao nodded.
After their morning exercise, they sat in the cafeteria. The smell of breakfast helped Li Yan feel much calmer.
Li Yan checked the time, a faint smile appearing on his face.
"It's only now that it's the time we agreed on yesterday."
After breakfast, the two of them headed to the Man family's home.
"Xiao Yan!"
A familiar voice called out.
Li Yan turned toward it.
"Grandma Luo."
His lips lifted in surprise and delight.
He hadn't expected to run into them in the neighborhood before they got there.
"Grandpa Man."
The person beside Grandma Luo was indeed Grandpa Man.
The two elderly people were carrying baskets brimming with groceries.
They had evidently just returned from the market.
Li Yan hurried over.
"Grandma Luo, let me carry that for you."
He reached out and took the basket from her.
The old woman didn't stand on ceremony with Li Yan.
She'd watched him grow up. What was there to be polite about?
Her expression softened. "Thank you."
"It's a bit heavy."
"It's fine."
Li Yan grinned.
A basket that was a little heavy for her was nothing to a young man in his prime.
He reached for the basket in Grandpa Man's hand, too.
"Grandpa Man, let me carry yours."
Grandpa Man moved his hand out of Li Yan's reach.
"That's enough."
"Isn't one