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Upon arriving at the Lin family residence, Lin Mei got out of the car first and said to Lin Feng, "Lin Feng, make sure to speak carefully later. Don't upset Grandma, okay?"
"Got it... Do you think I'm someone who doesn't know how to be tactful?" Lin Feng replied, understanding Lin Mei's concerns. He was used to joking around in front of her, so it was only natural for her to worry.
Of course, Lin Feng also knew that Lin Mei's grandmother probably wasn't in great health and might not handle his usual banter well.
After receiving Lin Feng's assurance, Lin Mei finally allowed him to enter the Lin Family Manor. Seeing her cautious demeanor, he had no doubt that if he hadn't promised not to joke around, she wouldn't have let him in.
Although he was the one specifically requested by Grandma Lin to meet, that was just his guess. If it were Lin Mei or Old Man Lin who wanted to see him, they wouldn't have waited until now.
However, witnessing how careful Lin Mei was for her grandmother made Lin Feng realize that despite the Lin family being an absolute elite family, there was a warmth among them that was enviable. While many wealthy families are cold-hearted, what he saw in the Lin family was unity and a genuine bond.
Perhaps it was because the Lin family was relatively small.
From what Lin Feng knew, the family consisted of only Old Man Lin, Grandma Lin, Lin Mei, and a foster son named Lin Xing. While their small number made them seem sparse, their unity was commendable. Otherwise, if they weren't united, having more people would only lead to internal strife.
Of course, these were just thoughts in Lin Feng's mind; he couldn't voice them. He understood that the Lin family once had a son who disappeared at birth. Therefore, anyone who pointed out their small size would likely face backlash from the family.
Lin Feng knew that bringing up old wounds is the most hurtful thing; after all, they had worked hard to heal those wounds.
Moreover, for a big family like the Lins, if they felt hurt, it would be something most people couldn't handle.
As he pondered this, Lin Feng followed Lin Mei into a separate house surrounded by trees that resembled a courtyard. At the entrance of this courtyard stood tall lamps and several guards. A quick glance revealed just how strong the security measures were in this place.
"Is this where Grandma Lin lives?" Lin Feng asked, somewhat surprised.
"Yes, this is where Grandma lives. What's wrong?" Lin Mei replied to Lin Feng's question at that moment.
"Nothing, I just feel like the security is a bit strict here, so I asked," Lin Feng answered.
"Of course, you might not understand how important Grandma is to the Lin family and to Grandpa. Even at Grandpa's place, the guards aren't this strict," Lin Mei said after thinking for a moment.
As someone trusted by the Lin family, it was no surprise that Lin Feng was told this.
"Oh, Grandpa doesn't live with Grandma?" Lin Feng asked curiously.
"Grandma has been bedridden for a few years now. Grandpa moved out because he was afraid of startling her at night," Lin Mei explained.
"Oh." With Lin Mei's explanation, Lin Feng understood why Grandma didn't live with Grandpa.
Then, he followed Lin Mei into Grandma's courtyard.
Since it was Lin Mei who brought him, Lin Feng had no trouble entering Grandma Lin's room.
Perhaps because she was expecting to see Lin Feng, Grandma was not asleep at that moment but was reclining slightly.
"Grandma, are you feeling better today?" Lin Mei nodded to the two caregivers attending to Grandma and gave them a grateful look before softly asking her grandmother.
"Oh, much better, Mei'er. This must be Lin Feng, right?" Grandma Lin looked at Lin Mei with a loving expression and replied. This had become a routine question that Lin Mei asked every day when she came to visit her grandmother, so Grandma Lin habitually answered.
Lin Mei knew that her grandmother was asking out of concern for her, but Grandma Lin couldn't bear to tell Lin Mei the truth about her health. She didn't want Lin Mei to worry about her.
Although Grandma Lin was lying in bed, she was aware of everything happening in the Lin family. If she wanted to know something, no one could hide it from her. This was partly because Grandma Lin was clever, and partly because no one in the family would keep secrets from her. Even if Grandpa Lin was questioned by Grandma Lin, he would have to stop what he was doing and answer her carefully; this was out of respect and love.
Therefore, Grandma Lin was also aware of matters concerning Lin Feng. She knew very well that Lin Feng had gone on an adventure to find Millennium Ginseng for her. So today, the reason she wanted to meet Lin Feng was indeed somewhat like meeting a lifesaver.
"Yes, Grandma Lin, I am Lin Feng. I've come to see you and greet you," Lin Feng finally met the legendary Grandma Lin, who could even keep Grandpa Lin in check. He had a good impression of her kindness and took the initiative to greet her without waiting for Lin Mei to introduce him.
"Well, not bad. A handsome young man with extraordinary demeanor," Grandma Lin assessed Lin Feng and then said politely.
Of course, with Lin Feng's appearance and the fact that Grandma Lin felt indebted to him from the start, he truly did seem like a remarkable young man.
"Hehe... Grandma is too kind; I'm just an ordinary person," Lin Feng replied modestly.
"Eh..." As she looked at him, Grandma Lin suddenly emitted a strange glow that made Lin Feng feel somewhat odd. Although he could clearly sense that Grandma Lin meant no harm, he still felt a bit uncomfortable.
"What's wrong?" Lin Mei noticed her grandmother's unusual behavior and hurried over to support her while asking with concern.
"Oh, it's nothing, nothing at all. Mei'er, our guest has come from afar; why don't you go prepare some tea for him?" At that moment, Grandma Lin regained her composure and spoke to Lin Mei.
"Hehe... This girl Mei'er really doesn't understand manners; please don't mind her, Lin Feng." After scolding Lin Mei lightly and seeing her obediently go to prepare tea for Lin Feng, Grandma Lin turned back to him and said.
"It's fine, Grandma. If you don't mind, just call me Lin Feng," Lin Feng said. Although he felt quite pleased to have Lin Mei, his current boss, serve him tea, he knew that this feeling should remain unexpressed at the moment. Besides, he felt an inexplicable closeness to Grandma Lin, so he directly asked her to call him "Lin Feng."
Anyone familiar with Lin Feng knows that those who can call him by his name are not ordinary people, which shows that Lin Feng indeed has a good impression of Grandma Lin.
"Oh, that's great! You're quite easygoing for a young person," Grandma Lin replied happily, encouraged by Lin Feng's words and some speculations known only to her.
Thus, Lin Feng chatted with Grandma Lin. The elderly lady was currently ill and unable to get out of bed, so she was very pleased to have someone like Lin Feng to talk to, engaging in a pleasant conversation.
As they chatted, Lin Mei arrived with a cup of tea, ready to hand it to Lin Feng.
Although she felt somewhat strange about serving tea to her own assistant—after all, wasn't it the boss's role to be served?—she had no reason to refuse since it was her grandmother's request. So she diligently prepared a proper cup of Bi Luo Chun tea for him.
However, just as Lin Mei was about to pass the tea to Lin Feng, Grandma Lin said to her, "Lin Mei, since Lin Feng has done me a favor, I should be the one to offer him this tea."
Upon hearing this, Lin Mei thought it was unacceptable for her grandmother to serve tea to Lin Feng and immediately wanted to refuse.
But before she could say anything, Grandma Lin continued, "Mei'er, do you want your grandma to be known as ungrateful?"
Lin Mei hadn't expected her grandmother to take it so seriously. Was it really that severe? Did refusing mean labeling her as ungrateful?
Despite believing that this had nothing to do with being ungrateful, Grandma Lin's insistence on serving tea to Lin Feng left her in a difficult position.
Seeing Grandma Lin's serious demeanor, Lin Feng quickly waved his hand and said, "Grandma, you're being too kind. I can't possibly accept such a grand gesture from you!"
Regardless of personal reasons or those of others, Lin Feng believed that he could not casually agree to this matter.
If he simply agreed, Lin Feng would feel somewhat ungrateful. It wasn't that Grandma Lin's words of gratitude were insincere; rather, his respect for Grandma Lin made him feel unworthy of such a grand gesture.
Offering tea, Lin Feng knew that in the understanding of people from Grandma Lin's generation, serving tea was a very solemn and significant act.
"Mei'er, are you not going to listen to my words?" Seeing Lin Feng, the person involved, immediately trying to stop it, Lin Mei finally breathed a sigh of relief. However, before she could truly relax, Grandma Lin spoke again, clearly a bit angry.
At this moment, Lin Mei felt helpless. She knew that when Grandma Lin was stubborn, even Grandpa couldn't do anything about it; she could only hand the tea over to her grandmother.
Receiving the teacup, Grandma Lin finally smiled and said to Lin Feng, "Benefactor, I offer you this cup of tea."
Lin Feng did not expect Grandma Lin to show him such great respect. He quickly exclaimed, "I dare not accept," and hurriedly prepared to receive the tea from Grandma Lin properly.
However, whether it was because Lin Feng was too nervous or because Grandma Lin was older and her hands were shaky, the cup of tea fell during the exchange. Unfortunately, it landed right on Lin Feng's foot, shattering the cup and spilling the tea all over his right foot.
"Oh, Lin Feng, are you alright? I'm so sorry; I'm clumsy. Is it okay?" Seeing this situation, Grandma Lin quickly said to Lin Feng with a look of guilt.
Yet at that moment, Grandma Lin's face also revealed a subtle and barely noticeable expression of expectation.
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