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Mai Yufeng wore a pained expression. "I didn't wish for anything specific..."

Suddenly, he froze and looked up.

His mind kept replaying the wish he made at the Yellow Great Immortal Temple that day.

He...

At that time, he had said,

As long as he could fall in love, age was no issue, no matter how old...

"I swear..." Mai Yufeng finally realized what had happened, giving him a fright. "So Yellow Great Immortal sent me a girlfriend who could be my mom?"

"Not exactly," Chu Yuening shook her head. "Your girlfriend was right there beside you when you made your wish."

"Her mindset is very youthful, and she's never been interested in people her own age. When you said you didn't mind your girlfriend's age and that you liked her appearance, she thought about getting to know you better."

"At first, she was indeed deterred by your body odor. But you're sincere and have many admirable qualities. She thought that with one being old and the other having a strong smell, neither should look down on the other, so she chose to endure the odor and be with you."

Mai Yufeng had a nose too, and he was well aware of his stench.

However, after years of exposure, he had somewhat grown accustomed to it, almost forgetting how unbearable it truly was. Upon learning that his girlfriend didn't disdain him but instead chose to be together, he was touched.

With his hands continuously rubbing his hair, when he looked up again, his once neat hair had turned into a mess, and his face was worn out.

"Master, what should I do now?"

"When it comes to appearance, my girlfriend really takes good care of herself; she looks like someone in her forties. As for her inner qualities, she has a great personality and is willing to cook for me. But... she shouldn't have hidden the truth from me."

"Isn't honesty supposed to be the foundation of a couple's relationship? No matter what, she should have told me her real age."

At this moment, Mai Yufeng felt anything but good.

If they continued together, his girlfriend was twenty years older than him, making it akin to dating a grandmother.

But if they didn't, he would feel guilty.

Despite being of considerable age, he had only been in a single relationship. The affection he received during that time was genuine; his girlfriend was skilled at taking care of him and could manage all matters with ease.

Let's begin.

Mai Yufeng initially attributed this maturity to the fact that his girlfriend was a few years older than him.

Little did he expect that she was actually two decades his senior.

Chu Yuening picked up her teacup and sipped the tea. "Actually, she wanted to tell you as well. But every time she was about to, you would have some good news to share with her. She didn't want to spoil your joy, so she postponed it until now."

Putting down the cup, she calculated on her fingers.

Lifting her gaze, she asked,

"Have you made up your mind?"

"What?" Mai Yufeng was taken aback for a moment.

"Due to your strong body odor, your girlfriend wishes to be with you for a long time. Hence, she is preparing to undergo a sinus surgery in the hospital."

"Why would she undergo a nasal polyp surgery?" Mai Yufeng was puzzled.

Chu Yuening explained, "Your girlfriend wanted to suppress her olfactory nerve through anesthetics so that she wouldn't be overwhelmed by the smell when she's near you."

She frowned slightly.

"However, during the surgery, her olfactory nerve was directly damaged, causing issues with her sense of smell. After the failed operation, she can no longer detect any scents."

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Mai Yufeng was utterly stunned. He... he never imagined that his girlfriend would go to such lengths for him.

It was about her sense of smell!

A failed surgery meant that she would never be able to distinguish scents again!

The neighbors were also astounded.

"Oh my, a sixty-year-old woman undergoing surgery for love. She might not even make it through physically."

"Truly in love, huh?"

"But what good is true love if there's a twenty-year age gap? Mai Yufeng might not find happiness with someone like a caretaker."

"Indeed, at sixty, it's unlikely he could have children anymore."

"Mai Yufeng, you really need to think this through."

Chu Yuening gave him some space, not rushing him, as the scent inside the room was indeed overpowering. She got up and opened the window.

Silence settled within the room.

Mai Yufeng's brows knitted and relaxed alternately. Eventually, he clenched his fists, made up his mind, and looked up.

"Master, I can't let Meiling undergo the surgery."

"Have you thought it through?" Chu Yuening returned to her seat.

"Absolutely clear."

Mai Yufeng's expression turned increasingly solemn. "Meiling has already sacrificed enough during our relationship. I can't owe her any more."

Upon hearing this, the classmate who had been watching the scene unfold at the door also heaved a sigh of relief. He and Mai Yufeng had grown up together since childhood, so while they could joke around, he genuinely didn't wish to see Mai Yufeng jump into a problematic situation.

"That's right, jokes aside. If you two were really together, she'd be in her sixties. Let's not even mention how many years she has left, but how would you explain to your parents about having no descendants?"

"Having no descendants isn't actually a big issue." Mai Yufeng wasn't bothered by this point.

Due to his body odor, his family had long come to terms with the fact that he would likely end up alone.

The elderly folks didn't understand matters regarding surgery either.

All they knew was that their son smelled too much, and no girl would be willing to marry into the family.

"I've been rejected by many people throughout my life due to my strong body odor. Everyone treated me like a poison, yet only she was willing to be with me and even undergo surgery for me. Finding true love is difficult, especially in my case."

At this point, Mai Yufeng wore a smile on his face.

"I've made up my mind. If surgery is necessary, then I'll be the one to undergo it!"

The neighbors finally understood, realizing that Mai Yufeng had chosen to stay by his elderly girlfriend's side.