After chatting a while longer, Cheng Tian finally relaxed completely and no longer felt so nervous.
The distinguished-looking old man before him, with his refined manner of speech, did not seem quite so unapproachable after all...
"Young man—oh, no, Cheng Tian." Old Master Su finally started calling Cheng Tian by name, but his expression grew especially serious as he spoke.
"Let me ask you: do you truly love Xiaohan?"
"Of course!" Cheng Tian answered earnestly. "I love her. This isn't just liking her-it's love. I'm willing to give everything I have for her."
"And how am I supposed to believe you?" Old Master Su suddenly asked. Cheng Tian froze.
"Grandpa!" Su Han shook Su Youquan's arm in displeasure. "Don't give A-Tian a hard time!"
"Xiaohan, some things have to be made clear." This time, Old Master Su was utterly serious, without the slightest hint of joking. "I have to take responsibility for your future."
"I believe A-Tian loves me!"
Just then, Cheng Tian suddenly spoke again.
"Grandpa Su, I know. Xiaohan has always been the flesh of your heart, the treasure in your palm."
"I also know I might not be worthy of her. I might not have the background, status, wealth, or reputation of those young men from prominent families."
"But I have time. I have my youth. I have my life."
"I'm willing to devote my youth to making something of my life and giving Xiaohan the life she wants."
"Words alone prove nothing. You think a few words about your youth can buy my granddaughter's future? As her grandfather, I can't agree to that."
"Phew..." Cheng Tian slowly let out a breath. "Come out, Gengar."
The surrounding temperature instantly dropped several degrees. A pair of scarlet eyes appeared in the shadows, and Gengar floated upright out of