Upon hearing, the old lady realized they hadn’t known each other for long; wasn’t he Qiao Qiao’s instructor as mentioned earlier?

Qiao Qiao said that after registering for college, military training began, and it’s been less than a month.

In less than a month, the time they’ve spent together is even shorter, yet he helps her out like this, making her feel uneasy.

Qin Shaonan didn’t mention anything about last night, standing there, dark and gracefully calm.

The old lady looked at him, thinking someone like him wouldn’t bother lying, right?

He seemed like a very reliable person.

After a pause, she thought that Qiao Qiao was still young, and they hadn’t developed to that stage yet, so she didn’t bring up the parents’ opposition.

She was really satisfied with this person, and didn’t feel like her Qiao Qiao was beneath him—just feared his family might think Qiao Qiao came from too poor of a background, and even more afraid that Ci Wan’s reputation outside might affect how his family views Qiao Qiao.

Thinking about how she still had some private savings, which she had kept without spending on treatment, saving it for Qiao Qiao as a dowry—now, should she take it out and return it to him?

"Shaonan, I’m an old woman now, with lots of words and nagging sometimes; please don’t find it annoying."

Qin Shaonan, "No, I wouldn’t."

His grandma was even more nagging than Grandma Qiaoqiao, but he was already used to it.

Grandma Qiaoqiao is clever, probably her smartness has been inherited through generations.

The old lady looked towards Qin Shaonan, "Go and see Qiao Qiao."

Qin Shaonan turned and walked out.

The old lady watched his back, thinking this young man really looked good, perfectly matched with her Qiao Qiao!

Moreover, his silhouette looked good too, especially his straight posture—a sign of good upbringing—not one of those flashy, idle young masters.

Even though he’s not very talkative and seems a bit cold, he shows good manners, and there’s no sign of disdain towards her.

And he’s a soldier, following a soldier is tough, but puts the heart at ease!

...

Qin Shaonan exited the ward, closing the door casually.

Qiao Qiao saw him, quickly stood up, paused, and quietly asked, "Did my grandmother say anything she shouldn’t have?"

Qin Shaonan’s gaze fell on Qiao Qiao, "What do you think?"

Qiao Qiao, "..."

She was afraid her grandma might have said a bunch of inappropriate things.

Qin Shaonan looked at her expression, and softly said, "No."

Qiao Qiao, in disbelief, asked again for confirmation, "Really nothing?"

Qin Shaonan looked at her, actually thinking she was fearless, but it seems she wasn’t, or maybe she just didn’t care.

However, considering her fear might have something to do with him, his mood lightened.

Qiao Qiao carefully studied Qin Shaonan’s expression.

Qin Shaonan stood there, his face stern and his thin lips tightly closed like a blade.

Qiao Qiao stared for a long time, unsure if grandma had said anything excessive.

Qin Shaonan looked at Qiao Qiao, approached, and lowered his head.

Qiao Qiao, "..."

This was it, grandma must have said something, and he might not have such a good temper, definitely angry.

"Uncle?"

Qin Shaonan looked at Qiao Qiao for a while, then softly asked.

Qiao Qiao, "..."

He’s twenty-three, she’s eighteen; she didn’t have the face to call him uncle.

Qin Shaonan looked at Qiao Qiao, "What do you want for lunch?"

Qiao Qiao smiled, "For lunch, I want to stay here and have lunch with my grandma."

Qin Shaonan’s face turned a bit colder, "I didn’t say not to eat here."

Qiao Qiao, "..."

She looked at Qin Shaonan—what’s going on? What did grandma say to him, and how did she say it?