Wang Tianhua was a straightforward man. Now that the rules had been settled, he wasted no more time.
He stood up, the stern authority of a military man seeming to return to him. But when he looked at Chen Lin, his eyes held a new, heartfelt respect and appreciation.
"Xiao Chen, then it's a deal! I won't say anything more. If you ever need my help with anything, just ask!"
His words rang out with conviction.
Beside him, Wang Nuonuo's lively eyes went round, and her mouth fell open wide enough to fit an egg.
She was utterly dumbfounded.
Her grandfather, the iron-fisted commander whose word was law in the Theater Command, whom even high-ranking provincial officials treated with deference, had actually... actually bowed his head before a young man who looked about her age?
Was this really the stern, domineering grandfather she knew?
What did he mean, "We'll follow your rules"?
Just listen to that tone! He sounded like a subordinate reporting to his superior!
Wang Tianhua had not told his granddaughter about the astonishing changes in his body, so to Wang Nuonuo, his behavior today was simply incomprehensible.
Wasn't he just buying some vegetables and fish? It wasn't as though he wasn't paying. Did he really have to be so meek?
Besides, that guy named Chen Lin was far too stingy!
That tiny amount each month was like throwing scraps to a beggar, yet he still acted all high and mighty, as if he were doing them a favor by letting them have it.
At that thought, a hint of scrutiny and displeasure crept into Wang Nuonuo's gaze as she looked at Chen Lin's handsome face.
He was good-looking, sure, but his character was just too petty! Hmph!
Chen Lin naturally noticed the change in the young lady's