Proud senior schoolgirl was tender and sweet, we fell in love

Liu Ou's eyes felt warm.

In fact, she could have followed Lin Yu, as her family's financial situation allowed it.

Moreover, she was studying photography, so it was normal for her to go out and learn.

But she couldn't, Wang Wen had talked to her about it, suggesting she go abroad to further her studies since her family could afford it.

At the time, Wang Wen said, "You two are still young, we're just worried something might happen, and besides, if you're worried about the old lady, your dad and I will take care of her..."

Yet Liu Ou knew clearly that the old lady shouldn't be a burden on her parents.

Just like the night Lin Yu held her tight and his tears fell on her shoulder as he apologized, "The old lady shouldn't be your burden, I'm sorry, I've been too selfish, Liu Ou, am I too selfish?"

His voice was choked up, and as time went by, actually Lin Yu was under no less pressure than anyone else around him, perhaps even more so.

He was in pain, conflicted, and anxious.

He even thought about giving up.

All because he didn't want his grandmother to become her burden.

But Liu Ou really liked Lin Yu.

No, she loved him.

So she was willing to help him share all this, but it shouldn't be her parents who bore the burden.

That's why Liu Ou still said, "I won't go, I'll just stay here and wait for him to come back."

She held Wang Wen's hand and said it very earnestly at the time, "Mom, if I really waste all these years only to find that he's not worth it, then that's my fate."

"And sometimes it's not about being together every day that can stop it, once someone falls out of love, you can't keep watch over them."

And Liu Ou always felt that Lin Yu would not change his heart.

Perhaps that was too idealistic.

But it didn't matter because at least the Lin Yu of now would definitely only love her.

As for the future, who knows, maybe she would be the one to change her mind first?

Although she said this to comfort Wang Wen, both Wang Wen and Liu Ou herself knew that Liu Ou would definitely not be the one to fall out of love first.

She was afraid of relationships, of getting involved in them, of accepting them.

All because of that boy named Lin Yu.

If not for him, Liu Ou would be a non-believer in marriage.

So why talk about falling out of love first?

It was simply impossible.

Wang Wen didn't agree, but she chose to respect her decision.

Liu Ou went to the balcony and took a deep breath.

Heading to the door, she said, "Dad, Mom, I'm going to pick up Grandma and the others."

Liu Da sighed, wanting to say something, but Liu Ou had already opened the door and left.

He muttered, "What's the rush for?"

At that moment, Lin Yu was walking into the residential complex with his grandmother.

There was a slight delay while signing in at the gate.

Even though the security guard recognized him, they still had to go through the proper procedures.

The old lady looked especially spirited today; she had gotten herself all dressed up in the morning.

She was holding a small bag at that time.

She was a lady who came from a scholastic background, and even half a lifetime of experiences couldn't erase certain things etched in her bones.

Lin Yu was still teasing her with a smile, "Grandma, if it were old times and I stood next to you, you'd be the young lady, and I'd be a security guard."

The old lady smiled and slapped him lightly, "You and a security guard? You wouldn't even withstand a punch, back in the day your dad..."

Her smile paused for a moment, but she continued, "The security guards at the entrance of your father's company were all big and strong; you wouldn't make the cut."

Lin Yu acted as if he hadn't noticed the pause and continued with a smile, "That's right, someone like me would be a young master."

The old lady laughed and scolded him.

As the two of them just entered the garden, they saw Liu Ou coming towards them.

Lin Yu's eyes brightened upon seeing her, and when their gazes met, both of their eyes were filled with laughter.

Liu Ou quickly walked over, "Grandma, you're here~"

The old lady uttered an "Oh," "Why bother coming down to fetch us, we could have come up on our own."

Liu Ou did not intend to help Lin Yu take anything from his hands, but instead reached out to hold her grandmother's arm, "I just wanted to come down and get you~ Grandma, you look really lovely today."

Feeling ignored, Lin Yu unhappily said, "Grandma, she's saying you don't usually look good."

"Are you being childish, Lin Yu?" Liu Ou clicked her tongue, yet still reached out to take the fruit basket from him.

But Lin Yu dodged with a smile, "It's not heavy, you don't need to."

The old lady also said, "Don't bother with him, young people are full of strength."

Nevertheless, Liu Ou quickly touched Lin Yu's arm and then withdrew her hand, "Then we won't bother with him~"

Lin Yu slightly raised an eyebrow, he'd have to find a chance to even the score after being taken advantage of just now.

He followed behind the two most important women in his life.

Watching their retreating figures, his mood became somewhat subdued.

He let out a soft exhale, he and Liu Ou were both clear about the purpose of today's meal.

The old lady knew it too.

Once this meal was over, he and Liu Ou would be just a certificate away from officialdom.

Yet neither Lin Yu nor Liu Ou had initiated the topic of that certificate.

Both were well aware that it was a way of leaving each other an out.

The time they would spend apart in the future was bound to be more than the time together.

No one could guarantee what might happen, and they did not want to tie each other down.

Even though they both harbored a wild possessiveness towards one another.

The elevator arrived, and upon the doors opening, they saw Liu Da waiting at the entrance.

Upon seeing the old lady, he walked up to greet her, "Old lady, Lin Yu, welcome."

"Uncle, hello."

"Hey, why did you bother to come out and wait for us?"

"It's what I should do, come in, let's all go chat..."

The familiar process of exchanging pleasantries.

Liu Ou's family all admired the old lady; they had experienced what she and her family went through.

With the relationship between Liu Da and Wang Wen, it wouldn't take long to investigate clearly.

This old lady was really remarkable.

She had raised Lin Yu all by herself and he turned out to be so outstanding.

That was already a great achievement in itself.

During the meal, everyone was laughing and talking.

After all, this wasn't their first meal together.

The atmosphere was great during the meal.

But after everyone's chopsticks were laid down, the old lady, holding her cup, stood up, "I, this old lady, had a very delightful meal today, and I know you all put in the effort, so I'll drink to that first."

Wang Wen and Liu Da hastily stood up as well.

Lin Yu and Liu Ou also stood up with vigor.

The old lady didn't give them a chance to stop her and drained the drink in her cup in one gulp.

She said helplessly, "After all, I'm getting old and can't drink alcohol anymore, I'll just do this much, and thank you for your understanding."

Her eyes reddened, "Getting old really means being a drag."

Lin Yu said softly, "Grandma, don't say that."

The eyes of Liu Ou's family also turned somewhat red.
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Liu Da said, "Old lady, what are you doing?"

The old lady laughed and said, "Okay, I won't say it."

She looked up seriously at the middle-aged couple in front of her, "I've come today for the sake of my grandson, to formally ask for your daughter's hand in marriage. Although the two young ones are already wearing rings, we can't skimp on the proper traditions."