In Grandma’s words, young people have to work. How could they have so much time to keep an old person company?
“You don’t even know how to chat properly. When Grandma talks with you, the conversation often dies completely. I just like chatting with Xiaoya.”
Zhan Yue: “……”
Zeng Xiaoya burst out laughing. “Grandma Zhan, you’re mistaken there. I think Zhan Yue is very good at chatting. He has extensive knowledge. No matter what topic, he can keep it going. Even on medical subjects, he can contribute a few words.”
“Anyway, I just don’t enjoy chatting with Old Eight. Sometimes he annoys me to death. I’m his own grandmother, so I tolerate him, that’s all.”
Zhan Yue: “……Yes, whatever makes Grandma happy.”
She could step on him however she liked.
Fortunately, Grandma was stepping on him only to help him invite Zeng Xiaoya to his home as a guest.
“Perhaps it’s a generation gap.”
Zeng Xiaoya smiled. “Alright then. Next time I’m off, if Grandma Zhan really feels bored, I’ll cheekily disturb Zhan Yue and come over to chat with you.”
“It’s settled then.”
The old lady said happily, “You mustn’t deceive an old woman like me.”
“I wouldn’t. How could I trick Grandma Zhan? It’s just that my next day off isn’t soon. I only just had one. Probably at the end of this month or early next month.”
“No problem. Anytime is fine. Oh yes, Guancheng will hold a chrysanthemum exhibition soon. Xiaoya, when you have time, let’s go admire the chrysanthemums together. I think it’s around November.”
Zeng Xiaoya replied, “Grandma Zhan, that’s still a while away. But autumn has arrived. When we have free time, a self-drive trip to enjoy the autumn scenery everywhere would be nice too.”
“I really want to see ginkgo trees and red maple leaves.”
The old lady immediately said, “Old Eight and the others always squeeze out time each year to admire autumn scenery in various places. This year, when Old Eight goes to enjoy the autumn views, if you have time, you could join him as a companion.”
“Round-trip flights, food, and accommodation, let Old Eight cover it all. You just need to come along.”
Zeng Xiaoya: “……Grandma Zhan, why do I have this strange feeling that you’re digging a pit for me?”
“Grandma Zhan, don’t misunderstand my relationship with Zhan Yue. In the past, we were just doctor and patient. Now, we’re merely friends and neighbours.”
The old lady said, “I know that. I haven’t misunderstood your relationship. Just because you’re friends and neighbours, does that mean you can’t travel together? I see many people go out in groups with their neighbours.”
“Everyone lives in the same area. It’s so convenient.”
“I’m too old now. It’s not good for me to run around everywhere. My children and grandchildren worry about my health and won’t let me travel far any more. Otherwise, Grandma Zhan would take you flying everywhere to admire different autumn scenes across the country.”
Since the old lady put it that way, Zeng Xiaoya thought about it. Indeed, many people did travel with neighbours. So she did not dwell on it further.
Young Master Zhan Eight did not even get a chance to speak.
In his heart, he grumbled that if Grandma were a man, she would definitely be a master at picking up girls.
It was a good thing Grandma was a woman, and his own grandmother at that.
With one move from Grandma, she had already secured opportunities for him to spend time with Zeng Xiaoya.
Today it was inviting Zeng Xiaoya to dinner. Next time she was off, inviting her to his house for a visit. Now she was even trying to arrange an autumn trip for him.
The older the ginger, the spicier it gets.
Zhan Yue admired his grandmother profoundly.
No wonder, after Grandma took a fancy to each of his sisters-in-law, none could escape her grasp. Grandma cast out her grandson net and caught every granddaughter-in-law she had chosen.
