I Like You

After leaving Dean Xiao's room, Mo Xie and Ding Yumian walked down the hallway together.

Ding Yumian kept her head lowered without saying a word, and silence settled between them.

Mo Xie smiled gently, raised a hand to stroke her head, and spoke softly.

"Come on, let's go see Grandma Ye. I'm sure you'll have your answer soon."

Feeling the warmth of his large hand on her head, Ding Yumian obediently nodded.

They walked outside and came to the old house beside the inn.

In the courtyard, Grandma Ye was holding a watering can, tending to the flowers and plants.

The moment she saw Mo Xie, her wrinkled face blossomed into a smile, and she hurried over.

"Oh, Little Evil, what brings you here? You didn't even let your grandma know!"

"Grandma Ye, I wanted to surprise you."

Mo Xie strode forward and gave Grandma Ye a gentle hug as he spoke with a smile.

"It certainly is a surprise! You've made me so happy!"

After they caught up for a while, Grandma Ye noticed her granddaughter standing motionless nearby with an unhappy expression and asked with concern.

"Mianmian, Little Evil is here. Why do you look so unhappy? Did something happen?"

Blood truly was thicker than water. Grandma Ye immediately noticed that something was wrong with Ding Yumian.

Ding Yumian's eyes instantly reddened, and she rushed into Grandma Ye's arms.

"Grandma..."

Then she told her everything that had happened.

Grandma Ye did not interrupt. After listening quietly, she patted Ding Yumian's head.

"I was wondering what could be wrong. So that's all it was."

Ding Yumian lifted her head and spoke through tears.

"But... I'm really worried. After I leave... what will you do, Grandma...?"

Grandma Ye kept her kindly smile and spoke softly.

"Mianmian, I'm not nearly as