Lin Jian said impatiently, “Mum, I’ve told you, just this year. By the end of the year, if I still haven’t won Xiaoya over, I’ll do as you say and get together with Yuehua.”
Mother Lin wanted to say something more, but seeing her son’s annoyed expression, she swallowed the words.
She thought, tomorrow, go and have a chat with that Doctor Zeng.
Her family’s A-Jian was so outstanding, so why did Doctor Zeng not like A-Jian?
In contrast to Lin Jian’s displeasure, Zhan Yue was in a cheerful mood, even humming a little tune on his way home.
When he arrived home and saw the light still on in the living room, he guessed that Grandma had come over again.
He parked his electric scooter at the house entrance, took the keys, and went inside.
The domestic staff in his house finished work at ten o’clock in the evening, so at this moment no one came out to greet him. Zhan Yue did not put on young-master airs and did not need the staff to welcome him.
Entering the house, he indeed saw the old lady dozing on the sofa.
Zhan Yue walked over helplessly and called softly, “Grandma, Grandma, if you’re sleepy why not go back to your room to sleep? You’re dozing here again. I’ve told you, even if you come over you don’t need to wait for me to come home.”
Every evening, after Grandma waited for the eldest sister-in-law to return and take Beibei, she would come to his place. There was no need to ask; he knew it was aimed at him and Xiaoya.
The old lady was woken by his call. Opening her eyes and seeing him, she rubbed them and said, “Laoba, you’re back. Grandma was watching television, and while watching, I was lured away by the Duke of Zhou.”
Zhan Yue could not help laughing.
“Grandma, I’ll help you back to your room to rest.”
“No need. Grandma isn’t sleepy now. Come, come, sit quickly and tell Grandma if you made any progress today.”
“Grandma, it’s only been one day. Besides, I have to work, so how could there be any progress?”
Zhan Yue said helplessly, “Do you think pursuing a wife is that easy? If it were that easy, Xiaoya would long ago have been won over by Doctor Lin. How would it be my turn?”
The old lady laughed. “Grandma is just a bit impatient. Knowing you like Xiaoya, I wish you could get married at once.”
“It’s fine, take it slowly. However, you should also confess soon, so that Xiaoya isn’t snatched away by someone else.”
“This matter of renovating the house can’t remain an excuse forever. You must let Xiaoya know that you’re doing all this for her.”
Zhan Yue thought for a moment and said, “Wait a bit longer. She now has some understanding of me, and Second Uncle and Second Aunt Zeng are also good to me.”
“Exactly. That love rival of mine has been rejected countless times yet refuses to give up, still pestering Xiaoya relentlessly and affecting her mood. If I confess at this time, because she’s in a bad mood, might she reject me?”
“So, the timing isn’t right now.”
In any case, he had set his sights on Zeng Xiaoya. Apart from Doctor Lin, he would not allow any other male to pursue her.
Doctor Lin was unavoidable; after all, he had known Xiaoya first and had admired her for several years.
Zhan Yue was the one who had come from behind.
“As long as you know what you’re doing.”
The old lady had full confidence in her grandson.
“I’m going to the hospital tomorrow.”
Zhan Yue immediately asked with concern, “Grandma, where do you feel unwell? Have you had the family doctor check? Shall I contact Doctor Cheng to come over?”
“Grandma isn’t unwell. Grandma wants to go to the hospital to see Xiaoya, register for her clinic, and have her issue a physical examination form. Grandma needs a check-up too, doesn’t she?”
Zhan Yue suddenly understood and smiled. “Grandma had a check-up just two months ago.”
“Grandma has some old-person ailments. Regular follow-ups are normal, and going for a check-up every month is fine.”
“Are you free tomorrow? If you are, accompany Grandma to the hospital for the check-up. If not, I’ll have your eldest sister-in-law accompany me.”
The old lady was doing this on purpose.
