Chapter 61

This was his first time holding a girl’s hand, and he couldn’t believe how wonderful it felt.

Xiao Yichen’s face was full of smiles, and he hummed a song as he quickly found his best clothes to wear. He even combed his hair meticulously. Thankfully, everyone was at work, and the educated youth point was empty. Otherwise, it would have caused quite a stir.

He put on his leather shoes, took out his money and tickets, as well as his bicycle key, closed the door, and prepared to leave.

His mother and grandparents would be so happy to know he had a girlfriend. Plus, the little girl was so kind, he was worried he would be pushed aside, and she would become the center of attention.

Xiao Yichen arrived outside the room where Xia Yunxuan was staying, full of excitement. He called out, “Little girl, I’m coming in! Are you ready?”

“You can come in,” Xia Yunxuan replied. “Just wait for me a moment, I’ll be right there.” When Xiao Yichen entered, he saw a beautiful woman sitting on the bed, drawing her eyebrows.

The little girl looked so stunning today. But it would be even better if she only dressed up for him. He didn’t want any other men to look at his girl.

Less than two minutes later, Xia Yunxuan finished applying her lipstick and eyebrows, turned around, and Xiao Yichen was speechless. Was this still his little girl? She was so beautiful he could barely recognize her. Dressed in beautiful clothes and makeup, she was even more stunning than the stars in magazines. He was a little hesitant to take her out.

Xia Yunxuan waved her hand in front of Xiao Yichen’s eyes. “Handsome, snap out of it. We’re ready to go.”

“Little girl, you look absolutely gorgeous today. But I’m being selfish. I don’t want you to show off your beauty to other men. I want you to dress up only for me.” Xia Yunxuan said, “It’s just clothes. What’s there to be jealous about?”

Xia Yunxuan stood on her tiptoes and kissed Xiao Yichen. “I’m all yours. What are you worried about others seeing my clothes? We need to be more open-minded, you know?”

Xiao Yichen was completely smitten. “Alright, little girl. But you can’t dress like this when I’m not with you. There are too many scoundrels out there, and I’m worried about your safety.”

Xia Yunxuan smiled and said nothing. She knew exactly what he was thinking. He was just afraid that other men would find her attractive.

Xia Yunxuan grabbed her handbag, locked the door, and sat on the back of the bicycle. “Yichen, let’s go.” Hearing this sweet nickname, a smile bloomed on Xiao Yichen’s face.

“Hold on tight, little girl. We’re heading to town.” Xia Yunxuan said, “Slow down. Don’t get carried away and take me into a ditch. Then all this dressing up will be for nothing.”

“Don’t worry, little girl. Even if I fall, I wouldn’t dare let you fall. I would be heartbroken.” Xia Yunxuan said, “Stop with the sweet talk and focus on the road.”

They chatted and laughed all the way to town. Xiao Yichen parked his bicycle in a designated spot with a bicycle attendant. It cost 50 cents per person.

This was safer than parking elsewhere. After parking, Xiao Yichen took Xia Yunxuan to the post office.

At the post office, Xiao Yichen approached the staff and said, “Hello, comrade. I need to make a phone call. Here’s the number. Could you please dial it for me?”

“Of course, comrade. Please wait a moment.” Soon, the phone connected. A stern, elderly voice came from the other end. “Hello, this is Old Master Xiao. Who is this?”

Xiao Yichen recognized his grandfather’s voice. “Grandpa, it’s me, Xiao Yichen.” The old man said, “What are you calling for? Did you already decide to give up on life in the countryside and need help from home?”

“Aren’t you very capable? You ran off to the countryside without a word. Why are you calling back? Just stay in the countryside for the rest of your life.”

“My old man raised you for nothing. If I had known you were such a useless lump, I wouldn’t even bother looking at you.”

The old man grew angrier and angrier, his voice getting louder. “Tell me, do you want money or do you want to come back? I’ll tell you now, there’s no money, and you can forget about coming back. You have to stay out there for a few years before you can even think about it.”

“You ran off to the countryside without a word. Do you even care about this old man? I know you don’t like your stepmother, and her mouth is annoying, but I hate her too. But couldn’t you have thought of another solution? Running off to the countryside is the worst option. Don’t you understand?”

Xiao Yichen just listened to his grandfather’s scolding, holding the phone far away from his ear. He was afraid he would go deaf if he held it closer. His grandfather’s voice was incredibly loud.

Old Master Xiao thought, I’m just angry at you. How can you be so loud? You ungrateful brat. When you come back, I’ll break your legs.

The old man held the phone and scolded for a long time. When he saw his grandson hadn’t said a word, he roared, “Speak! Are you mute?”

Xiao Yichen said, “Grandpa, you seem to be in a bad mood. Who’s been bothering you? Tell me, and I’ll take care of them when I come back. You must take care of yourself at home. You still have to hold your great-grandson.”

The old man was even more annoyed when he heard this. “Besides that little rascal, who would dare bother me? You’re really clueless. You’ve only been in the countryside for a few days, and you’ve already gone stupid. You were already stupid enough, but if you get even dumber, you won’t even be able to find your way home.”

“You’re really a waste of a good face. You can’t even find a wife. You’re completely useless. What was the point of bringing you here? All you do is make me angry. Your father is useless too. If only you were a daughter.”

“Look at our little princess. She’s so obedient, soft and sweet, cute and cuddly. Unlike you, you can’t even utter a word. Your mouth is like a stubborn gourd.”

Xia Yunxuan heard this and wanted to laugh but couldn’t. She never expected Yichen’s grandfather to be such a lively and cheerful old man. On the surface, he was scolding his grandson, but anyone could tell he was just trying to argue with him out of love.

The old man said, “Tell me, why did you call back? Do you need help? If you want money, I still have some private funds. I’ll have the housekeeper send it to you later.”

Xiao Yichen said helplessly, “Grandpa, can’t you think of me in a good light? I called to tell you some good news. I didn’t ask for money.”

“Are you really that useless? Old Master Xiao said, “Spit it out. What good news could you possibly have? Don’t interrupt my chess game with Grandpa Chu.”

Xiao Yichen said, “Grandpa, you really don’t want to know? Then I won’t tell you. Don’t blame me later. You told me not to say it, so I have to follow your orders. Otherwise, you’ll scold me when I come back.”