Chapter 72: Old Master Cao: Take My Granddaughter Away
âGrandpa, what are you talking about? I didnât bring Lu Li to you; itâs your granddaughter whoâs going to marry Lu Li in the future.â Cao Yingying silently rebuked in her heart, cautiously glancing at Lu Li, only to find him looking back at her. Her face turned red, and she quickly looked away.
âHahahaha!â Old Master Caoâs hearty laughter filled the room, clearly conveying his happiness. It took a while before he could calm down.
âLu, my boy, youâre truly blessed. Iâve had Yingying by my side for so many years, but Iâve never seen her care so much for any man!â He teased, his gaze flitting between Lu Li and Cao Yingying, jokingly adding.
âIndeed, itâs my fortune to be favored by Yingying.â Lu Li glanced at Cao Yingying and smiled slightly.
âIn that case, I wonât say much more, to avoid harboring any resentment against this old man. But I have just one request: donât let my Yingying suffer any injustice.â He looked deeply at Lu Li, his eyes that could usually read people unable to penetrate the young man before him.
âIt seems Old Master Cao doesnât go out much but knows everything, though Iâve never tried to hide it,â Lu Li thought to himself.
Nodding towards Old Master Cao, he affirmed, âOf course.â
âThatâs good. Iâm old now and dare not offend you, the miracle doctor. Otherwise, if you refuse to treat me, itâs this old man whoâd be at a loss.â Old Master Caoâs gaze returned to its usual jovial, childlike demeanor.
Lu Li is a smart man; Yingying has set her heart on him, so why should he, the old man, play the villain?
âOld Master Cao jests; I wouldnât dare.â Lu Li also laughed, pleased with the resolution.
Lu Li understood, as did Old Master Cao, and naturally, Cao Yingying caught the meaning behind their conversation.
The stunningly beautiful girl showed a hint of blissful smile, her grandfatherâs approval of her and Lu Li meant the Cao family would stand by Lu Liâs side in the future. This was a beneficial situation for Lu Li.
âRight, my granddaughter will be living with you from now on. These days, she just sits in the living room, daydreaming. I, an old man, canât stand to see it anymore. It saves her from sighing in front of me every day. Of course, while Iâm still in Hangzhou, she must visit daily, thatâs the bottom line.â
âGrandpaââ Cao Yingying couldnât listen any longer, blushing even as she scolded her grandfather softly. Though she had thought about it, hearing her grandfather say it made her shy. Daydreaming? Although she did think about Lu Li daily, was it really that obvious?
She blushed deeply and looked down.
âOld Master Cao, were you a matchmaker in the past? Why are you so keen on setting up your granddaughter?â Lu Liâs expression turned odd.
Proactively suggesting his granddaughter live with him, thatâs a bit⊠disrespectful!
âWhat, you donât want to?â Old Master Caoâs teasing gaze traveled between Lu Li and Cao Yingying.
Lu Li: ââŠâ
Cao Yingying: ââŠâ
They really couldnât handle Old Master Caoâs demeanor!
Despite his good intentions, he always managed to say things that embarrassed them, leaving them clueless about how to respond.
âNo objections! Then itâs settled. Tomorrow, youâll move in with this young man from the Lu family.â Old Master Cao made the decision with a slap on his thigh.
Lu Li didnât know how he left the Cao familyâs residence, but his expression seemed to have run wild. What a formidable Old Master Cao!
Cao Yingying was too embarrassed to send Lu Li off today. Her face was filled with reproach as she glared at her grandfather.
âGrandpa, how could you say such things in front of Lu Li!â
Her upset demeanor was a far cry from her usual aloof and self-satisfied appearance.
âWhatâs wrong? Didnât Grandpa just follow my Yingyingâs wishes?â Old Master Cao pretended to be aggrieved as he looked at his granddaughter.
âGrandpaââ Stomping her foot, Cao Yingyingâs face showed a trace of anger.
âHahaha, alright, alright. Youâre not young anymore, and that Lu boy has two other young girls at home. Donât tell me youâre not anxious.â Old Master Cao laughed.
Cao Yingying was at a loss for words. Though she had guessed her grandfather knew, hearing him say it outright still made her feel awkward.
How could she not be anxious? You Meng was one thing; in Lu Liâs eyes, she was just a little maid. But Chen Xiaoyi was now working in the same place as Lu Li, spending too much time together, making Cao Yingying unavoidably jealous.
âHurry up and live with that young man from the Lu family. Try to win his heart! Since youâve set your heart on him, I, your grandfather, have nothing to say. Grandchildren have their own blessings. Iâm afraid if I say too much, my Yingying will dislike me!â
Old Master Caoâs eyes twinkled with indulgence.
âJust one thingâŠâ
Cao Yingying looked up, seeing her grandfatherâs seriousness.
âYouâre my granddaughter, a child of the Cao family. If that young man from the Lu family dares to bully you, donât blame this old man for playing the senior card.â
Cao Yingyingâs eyes softened as she grasped Old Master Caoâs arm.
âDonât worry, Grandpa, Lu Li wonât.â
âYouâre really madly in love, arenât you!â Old Master Cao sighed helplessly. The little white cabbage he had raised for over twenty years was about to run off with the pig.
âBut youâre right, Grandpa. I really should live with Lu Li. After Lu Li treats you tomorrow, Iâll go back with him.â Although shy, Cao Yingying knew her grandfather meant well.
Some things she couldnât say herself, but seeing Chen Xiaoyi and You Meng living with Lu Li, to say she didnât feel sour was impossible.
Her grandfather spoke for her.
âWhat, not mad at Grandpa now?â
âGrandpa~~â Cao Yingying pulled at Old Master Caoâs arm, acting coyly.
âHahahaha! Thatâs right. Yingying, you were always so sensible that it pained this old man. I never thought that young man from the Lu family had such ability.â He ruffled his granddaughterâs hair, his heart bursting with joy.
As one grows old, the only hope is for the younger generation to be safe and happy.
Although that young man from the Lu family had significant issues, his granddaughter liked him, after all!
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