The two didn't stay at Grandma's house for too long, fearing they would tire her out.
As they were leaving, Grandma held Jiang Cheng's hand and nagged him, "Xiao Jiang, come visit often in the future. Grandma will cook something delicious for you."
"Okay, Grandma, don't worry. I'll definitely come often," Jiang Cheng agreed with a smile, then gave her a few more reminders to take care of her health.
Stepping out of the courtyard gate, the sunset had completely faded away.
There weren't many streetlights in the alley, and the view appeared somewhat dim.
The dim yellow light spilled onto the bluestone road, feeling warm and cozy.
The two walked side by side.
Huang Yuqi was the first to speak, "Today... thank you."
She turned her head, looking at Jiang Cheng beside her, her tone serious. "And this necklace, I like it very much."
Jiang Cheng turned to look at her, the streetlight's glow falling on her face.
Although the light was dim, Jiang Cheng could still see that the look in Huang Yuqi's eyes and the tips of her ears were a bit different.
"I'm glad you like it."
In this setting, Jiang Cheng smoothly performed a 'head pat kill'.
Don't misunderstand, it was a pat on the head—the one with hair.
Huang Yuqi didn't dodge; instead, she lowered her head somewhat shyly.
Just as Jiang Cheng thought, she really had rarely considered the relationship between her and Jiang Cheng in this way before.
But he didn't know if it was because of the necklace.
Looking at Jiang Cheng now, a feeling of reluctance to part rose in her heart for the first time.
She stared into Jiang Cheng's eyes.
And said, "I'm going to Su Province tomorrow..."
Hearing this, Jiang Cheng remembered that he had said he would go back with Huang Yuqi to see the children.
Later, it was delayed until now because of her grandmother's illness.
But tomorrow would be a bit hasty, to be honest.
"I said before that I'd go back with you..."
Huang Yuqi interrupted Jiang Cheng.
"I've already bought the plane ticket for tomorrow morning."
"So soon?"
"I've been resting for a long time. I'll go first. If you come to Su Province later, we can... meet again..."
After Huang Yuqi finished speaking, two tourists carrying backpacks walked toward them.
They looked like they were lost, standing in the narrow alley and looking around.
"Excuse me, how do we get to Nanluoguxiang?" the tourists asked for directions as soon as they saw them.
Hearing this, Huang Yuqi's gaze left Jiang Cheng, and she patiently gave them directions.
After the two thanked her, they moved past.
However, because the alley was too narrow, they accidentally bumped into Huang Yuqi as they passed her.
Huang Yuqi's body stumbled, and it looked like she was about to crash into the wall stack next to her.
Jiang Cheng was quick and reached out to grab her wrist.
His warm palm wrapped around her slender wrist.
Huang Yuqi's heart suddenly skipped a beat, and she abruptly looked up at him.
The light from the streetlight fell on Jiang Cheng's face, outlining his sharp jawline.
Jiang Cheng hadn't let go yet, and he said quite calmly, "Be careful."
After letting out an "Mm...", she subconsciously wanted to pull her hand back.
But Jiang Cheng didn't let go.
His fingertips even brushed against the delicate skin of her wrist, whether intentionally or not.
Seeing the panic in her eyes, a slight smile played at the corners of his mouth. "The road is narrow; I'll lead you."
At this moment, Huang Yuqi couldn't quite understand Jiang Cheng.
She opened her mouth to ask, but didn't know where to begin.
Looking at their clasped hands and the seriousness in his eyes.
As if possessed, she stopped struggling and just gave a soft "Mm."
The dim streetlights stretched their shadows very, very long. Their clasped hands swayed gently in the evening breeze.
After a pause, Huang Yuqi added another sentence.
Her voice was as light as the evening breeze rustling through the leaves.
"This is really the first time... I've accepted a gift from a boy."
These words were straightforward and honest, without the slightest bit of affectation.
Yet, like a fine needle, they gently pricked Jiang Cheng's heart.
Previously, Jiang Cheng felt that for a Girl like her, he would give her whatever she wanted.
Even if she fell in love with some poor kid in the future, he would have a way to make sure she lived a good life.
But after seeing Zhao Bing just now, Jiang Cheng immediately changed his mind.
Not all good Girls could meet good men.
Based on Jiang Cheng's observation.
If she stayed in this industry.
The probability of meeting a high-quality man was basically zero.
Unless she gave up this profession, or Jiang Cheng spent money and people to promote her.
Building a title for her to expand her circle and connect her with wealthy people who needed her title as a facade.
But stepping back, would she live well if she married a rich man?
Moreover, given her personality, if Jiang Cheng wanted to use her volunteer teaching to create hype for her, she would definitely be unwilling.
So unless she changed careers, Huang Yuqi was destined for a life of poverty.
Thinking this, the strength with which Jiang Cheng held her wrist unconsciously softened.
He also felt more and more that she was a rare person.
Knowing full well that the road ahead was long, poor, and bland, she still carried a burst of solitary courage, walking step by step with exceptional determination.
She clearly saw the long, poor, and bland road ahead.
But she simply wouldn't look back or turn, guarding that little bit of light in her heart.
Such a good Girl deserved a better man.
Like a good man like himself.
He turned and reached out.
His fingertips gently touched the pendant on her neck, his tone carrying a hint of imperceptible tenderness. "I was originally afraid you wouldn't like this style."
"I like it," Huang Yuqi quickly nodded.
After speaking, she realized she looked a bit eager, and her cheeks grew a few degrees warmer.
She quickly turned her head, pretending to look at the old locust tree by the side of the road.
Seeing her like this, Jiang Cheng couldn't help but chuckle.
The laughter drifted in the wind, and Huang Yuqi's ears turned even redder.
The two continued walking forward; the alley became narrower and narrower.
The courtyard walls on both sides were close together, and even the evening breeze became lingering.
After walking Jiang Cheng to his car, Huang Yuqi waved her hand.
Her voice carried a hint of unconscious expectation, "Then, see you next time..."
He had already done the head pat and held hands.
At this moment, Jiang Cheng didn't go any further.
"I'll come pick you up tomorrow..."
"Ah, no need to trouble you... I'll just go there directly..."
"I'm coming tomorrow..."
Seeing Jiang Cheng's certainty, Huang Yuqi didn't refuse again. "Okay... thank you..."
The next day, Jiang Cheng woke up in bed at Renji Mountain Villa.
And the reason Jiang Cheng woke up was obviously because he was disturbed by Jiang Churan's phone alarm.
Seeing that she had woken Jiang Cheng, Jiang Churan, who had just come out of the bathroom after washing up, was clearly a bit panicked.
"darling, I'm sorry. I forgot to turn off the alarm."
Jiang Cheng checked the time.
Seven in the morning... Good grief... He could only say it was lucky he had the system; his physical constitution had already surpassed that of ordinary people.
So even though he played the Canyon game quite late last night, getting up now didn't have any impact.
Jiang Cheng sat up and grabbed Jiang Churan's snake-like waist. "So, you woke me up so early, how are you going to compensate me..."
"Ah... I was so exhausted by you last night that I fell right asleep, so I forgot to turn it off..."
Jiang Churan thought that after acting coquettishly, Jiang Cheng would let her go.
But her doing this was counterproductive.
When a Girl with 96 points of charm pouted and acted coquettishly while shaking her chest at him, there was only one consequence.
Damn!
With an exclamation, Jiang Cheng picked her up directly and walked toward the bathroom.