Chapter 2176: Rather Believe It to Be True than Not
Everyone laughed in unison when they heard what he had just said.
All three generations of the Li Family were present.
It was a pity that Li Sicheng was still travelling around the world with his wife and Li Beixing, as well as Qiu Manyu, were still in the military. Their child was also staying in the military camp with them.
Nonetheless, it did not dampen Li Xiao and Qin Shuhua’s high spirits.
After the meal, Li Jianyue helped Liu Sao clean up while the boys headed off to do their own things, be it to play, study or fawn over someone.
When Liu Sao saw how thoughtful Li Jianyue was, she gladly accepted her help.
Li Jianyue was still young and there were many things that she needed to learn yet she was not stressed out and remained fairly calm. She quickly warmed up to Liu Sao and got used to addressing her as Granny Liu.
Liu Sao rinsed the fruits while Li Jianyue washed the dishes. She then walked over and softly told Li Jianyue, “Little Missy, it seems like Chu will be coming over to our place every year.”
Without looking up, Li Jianyue replied, “Yes, he’ll be studying for Masters together with my brother in Kingstown starting from this year.”
“I find that young man pretty handsome and he seems very fond of you,” Liu Sao remarked mysteriously. “His family background is quite impressive too. He’s also fair, well-groomed and tall and seems like he doesn’t give up easily when overcoming hards.h.i.+ps,” she added.
When Li Jianyue heard Liu Sao sing praises of him, she found it extremely odd and immediately smelled a rat so she asked, cautiously, “What are you thinking of?”
“I think he’s a pretty decent guy. I heard that he’s only two years older than you and is a genius,” Liu Sao pointed out.
“Hmph,” Li Jianyue snorted. Liu Sao had made herself clear and while Li Jianyue was slow-witted, she was not a fool who couldn’t catch on. She instantly countered, “Granny Liu, you shouldn’t play cupid so recklessly. Brother Chu is a good friend of my brother and we’ve known each other since young. It’s impossible for our relations.h.i.+p to develop like that. Besides…”
Li Jianyue lowered her voice and resumed, “Besides, my parents will never approve of my puppy love.”
“Puppy love?” Liu Sao repeated before giving her a reproachful look. “How is this puppy love? In the past, people your age would already have many kids!” she exclaimed.
Li Jianyue pouted and mumbled, “You mean in ancient times?”
“It was the same for my generation,” Liu Sao disagreed. “Nonetheless, it’s good to obey your parents. I merely admire Chu. He’s such a great boy and you’re in an advantageous position to win his favor. You should just conquer his heart first.”
“Granny Liu, where’s the fruit knife?” someone piper from behind them, the person’s voice was rather deep.
Li Jianyue turned to see who it was and saw Li Mosen, he was glaring at Granny Liu rather unhappily.
Li Mosen seemed to sense Li Jianyue’s gaze for he quickly glanced at her, his gaze was still rather cold and stern.
Li Mosen was usually an amiable person so it was rare for him to behave like this.
Li Jianyue could not help but ask, “Brother Mosen, did someone p.i.s.s you off?”
Li Mosen then realised that he had forgotten to properly conceal his emotions and immediately smiled to play it off, “No, I’m just bloated from eating too much earlier on.”
“Why do you need a fruit knife then?” Li Jianyue asked.
“To pare an apple. I heard that your wish will come true if you pare an entire apple without breaking its skin,” Li Mosen replied.
Li Jianyue was surprised by how serious he was and she exclaimed, incredulous, “You actually believe in this?”
Li Mosen maintained a poker face and insisted, “I’d rather believe it to be true than not.”
Liu Sao had already retrieved the fruit knife by then. “Be careful, don’t hurt your hands while paring the apple. It’ll hurt terribly,” she warned.