Chapter 157 Not a Good Person

Chapter 157 Not a Good Person

"I'm not a child of the Hao family, and I've already left the Hao family. You must have already met Hao Yanyan."

Someone continued, "We haven't seen her. So the child the Hao family found is called Hao Yanyan."

Ye Xiaoxiao glanced at the boy who spoke.

Around twenty years old, good-looking and well-dressed.

"Yes, I go by Ye Xiaoxiao now."

The boy asked with interest, "What about your arranged marriage with the Xu family?"

Xu Jianli: "Deng Xuefeng!"

Only then did Ye Xiaoxiao learn that the boy's name was Deng Xuefeng.

"That’s no longer an issue," she calmly replied.

Deng Xuefeng, seeing Xu Jianli's flustered state, said tactfully, "Alright, alright, I won't ask anymore."

"Sister Xiao Xiao, even though you're not a child of the Hao family, we’ve still got that childhood bond. If you have nowhere to go, I can find a place for you."

Deng Xuefeng tried to cozy up with just a few words.

Sister Xiao Xiao gave him a speechless look.

Shao Zeyu interrupted, "Sister Xiao Xiao is currently studying and living in the school dormitory. Xuefeng, you’re worrying too much."

Cutting him off, he continued, "Jianli, where's your cake?"

Xu Jianli immediately ran into the kitchen and had the housekeeper bring out the cake.

It was indeed a beautiful three-tiered cake.

Xu Jianli handed out the cake, and no one brought up the earlier topic again.

However, Sister Xiao Xiao soon noticed that the boy named Deng Xuefeng was eager to help her with everything.

Sister Xiao Xiao shot him a thoughtful glance.

When everyone was playing, Xu Jianli called Deng Xuefeng aside, "What’s your deal?"

Deng Xuefeng said with a casual smirk, "Jianli, Sister Xiao Xiao herself said she has no ties with your Xu family. Moreover, your brother doesn’t care, so why are you freaking out?"

Xu Jianli was angry, "You’re such a player—stay away from Sister Xiao Xiao."

Deng Xuefeng: "At least I’m better than your brother. Your brother used to dislike Sister Xiao Xiao a lot. If your brother doesn’t like her, don’t get in the way of others."

"I’ve made up my mind—I’m going after Sister Xiao Xiao."

Xu Jianli was furious, wishing he hadn’t invited Deng Xuefeng.

"Sister Xiao Xiao would never go for you!"

Deng Xuefeng: "We’ll see about that. As the saying goes, sincerity can move mountains."

Xu Jianli muttered under his breath, "He’s all flash and no substance."

Before leaving, he decided to warn Sister Xiaoxiao to stay away from that playboy.

Deng Xuefeng was no saint; even though he grew up in the compound, he went through girlfriends like water.

Xu Jianli's classmates and friends were planning to stay out until evening.

Ye Xiaoxiao had to head over to the Lu family, so she let Xu Jianli know she’d be leaving early.

Xu Jianli walked Ye Xiaoxiao to the door.

Glancing around, he said, 'Sister Xiaoxiao, watch out for Deng Xuefeng; he’s up to no good.'

Ye Xiaoxiao laughed, 'Relax, I’ve got a boyfriend.'

Xu Jianli blurted out, 'What?!'

'It’s true,' she said.

'Sister Xiaoxiao, who is he? Someone from school?'

Ye Xiaoxiao said, 'Not from school, but he’s from the compound. I’ll introduce you two sometime.'

Xu Jianli, now even more curious and annoyed, said, 'You can’t even tell me his name?'

Ye Xiaoxiao teased, 'Stop snooping around. Just focus on having fun, kid.'

Xu Jianli sighed, 'Fine. Be careful, Sister Xiaoxiao. I’m heading back.'

Ye Xiaoxiao nodded, 'Go on.'

Ye Xiaoxiao shouldered her backpack and headed to the Lu family, where Grandpa and Grandma Lu were in the yard.

'Grandpa, Grandma, I’m here!'

Grandma Lu smiled, 'Xiao Xiao, you’re back!'

'Yeah, school’s started.'

Grandma Lu said, 'Why haven’t you visited? I’ve missed you.'

'I came as soon as I could. I also brought something for you and Grandpa—some Chinese medicine I made to help with digestion. It’s gentle and won’t interfere with other meds, but try to eat less fruit while taking it.'

Grandma Lu took the medicine, 'Xiao Xiao’s remedies are always the best.'

Ye Xiaoxiao felt touched; Grandma’s faith in her meant the world.

'Let’s head inside.'

Grandpa Lu asked the housekeeper to cook the fish he’d caught the other day so Ye Xiaoxiao could try it.

Ye Xiaoxiao stayed in the living room, chatting with Grandma Lu.

Grandma Lu pulled out a stash of chocolate and handed it to Ye Xiaoxiao.

'Grandma, did you stash all this?'

Grandma Lu sheepishly tucked the chocolate under the coffee table.

'No, no, I bought this just for you.'

Ye Xiaoxiao arched her eyebrows. Clearly, she had told Grandma Lu to eat less sugar last time, but she just wouldn't listen.

"Thank you, Grandma. I'll take all these chocolates with me later."

Grandma Lu was reluctant but very fond of Xiao Xiao.

She could only say with a pout, looking crestfallen, "Alright then."

"Grandma, you should eat less sugar."

Grandma Lu gestured with her hand, showing a tiny amount, "I only eat this little bit every day."

Ye Xiaoxiao mimicked her grandmother's gesture, holding her fingers close together, "Alright, then I'll leave this little bit for Grandma."

Grandma Lu's joy vanished.

"Then you must come to see me often, Xiao Xiao, or I won't be happy."

Ye Xiaoxiao promised, "I'll come to see you, Grandma, whenever I have time."

Only then did Grandma Lu smile, but then she looked troubled again.

"You and Hanchuan are both so busy, do you have time to connect and share your feelings? If you two don't talk, when will you ever get married?"

Ye Xiaoxiao said, "Grandma, absence makes the heart grow fonder."

Grandma Lu replied, "That's all nonsense, and you know it. People who care for each other should be together every day. You're living in such peaceful times now, not like when Grandpa and I were, we wouldn't see each other for a whole year during the war, and it was tough."

"Nowadays, even though it's peaceful, relationships aren't as stable as they were back then. You two need to hurry up and tie the knot."

Ye Xiaoxiao enjoyed chatting with Grandma Lu, but her grandmother's thoughts jumped around too quickly.

She could only coax her, trying to change the subject, "Grandma, I'm still in school. Even if we get married, we'll still be living apart for a while."

Grandma Lu held Ye Xiaoxiao's hand, "Xiao Xiao, don't you dare break our Hanchuan's heart."

Ye Xiaoxiao was both amused and exasperated, "Grandma, have a little faith in Hanchuan, please."

Grandma Lu muttered adorably, "What faith can I have in him? He couldn't even find a girlfriend before you came along."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "..."

Ye Xiaoxiao stayed at the Lu family's house for half a day. During dinner, Lu Hanchuan's parents didn't return.

The elderly couple was already used to their absence and had dinner with Ye Xiaoxiao.

When it was time to leave, Mr. Lu said, "Xiao Xiao, I'll make a call and have the guard drive you back."

Grandma Lu also said, "Yes, it's already dark. It's not safe for you to go back alone."

Ye Xiaoxiao thanked the elderly couple for their kindness.

As she left by car, Ye Xiaoxiao happened to see Deng Xuefeng coming out of the Xu family's house, but he didn't notice her sitting in the car.