"No matter what, I will take you and introduce you to my friends," Shouya insisted.
Hearing Shouya say this, An Xin Ya was taken aback, suddenly looking up with vacant eyes, staring directly at him without any focus.
At that moment, Grandma An came out wearing an apron, holding a freshly cooked tilapia. She placed it on the table and noticed that their expressions were quite different. She smiled and curiously asked, "What are you two talking about?"
"My friend is having an engagement party, and I want to take Xinya with me," Shouya replied.
"That's great news!" However, Grandma An noticed her granddaughter's poor expression and realized she didn't want to go. It wasn't that she didn't want to attend; it was just that her eyesight made her reluctant. She smiled at her granddaughter and said, "What's wrong, Xinya? Just go with Shouya. With him taking care of you, what do you have to worry about?!"
"Grandma, I..." An Xin Ya frowned, unsure of what to say, knowing that her grandmother would definitely side with Brother Shouya.
As she expected, Grandma An said to her, "Stop hesitating and just go with Shouya!"
What else could An Xin Ya say? She could only nod and softly murmur "okay," agreeing to Shouya's invitation.
Seeing her agree made Shouya incredibly happy; the smile on his face gradually widened, revealing two rows of white teeth. He then stood up and said to Grandma An, "Grandma, let me help you!"
Saying this, he walked into the kitchen to help her bring out the dishes and set the table.
They all enjoyed a cheerful meal together. At the dining table, Grandma An happily chatted with Shouya while An Xin Ya silently ate her food. Shouya sat beside her, serving her dishes and watching her.
An Xin Ya quietly ate without saying much but could hear her grandmother's laughter. It was clear that Grandma An was much happier than before; there was more laughter in the house, mainly due to Brother Shouya's presence, which had brought life back into their once quiet home!
Hearing her grandmother laugh made her smile inside as well. Of course, she was very grateful for Brother Shouya's help and truly didn't know how to repay him.
After finishing the meal, Grandma An went into the kitchen. In the not-so-large living room, only Shouya and An Xin Ya remained.
"Wait a moment, I'm going to take you out," Shouya said.
"What are we going out for?" An Xin Ya asked, her beautiful eyes fixed straight ahead, tilting her ear slightly in confusion.
"I'm taking you out to buy a few dresses, so we can be prepared."
Before An Xin Ya could respond, Shouya stood up and called out loudly to Grandma An, who was busy in the kitchen, "Grandma, Xinya and I have something to do, we'll be stepping out for a bit."
Grandma An leaned out slightly and said, "Alright, you two go ahead! It doesn't matter if you're back a little later."
"Got it!" Shouya replied with a smile, then helped An Xin Ya out of the house.
His car was parked downstairs. He opened the door and assisted An Xin Ya into the passenger seat.
He quickly walked around to the driver's side, got in, started the engine, and drove off.
"Brother Shouya, maybe I shouldn't go after all." Although she had agreed to him, it was only to avoid upsetting Grandma; her heart had been wavering all along.
Shouya frowned slightly as he drove, his expression changing as he asked in confusion, "Didn't we agree? How can you not go? Don't worry, I'll make sure you're safe. Besides, I've already told my friend that I'll be bringing a female companion. If he doesn't see me with someone at the engagement party, he'll think I'm lying and playing him..."
An Xin Ya didn't know what to say. No matter what, she couldn't let Brother Shouya feel embarrassed in front of his friends.
"I'm sorry!" An Xin Ya said apologetically.
"It's okay; as long as you go, everything will be fine." Shouya's eyes sparkled like stars as a gentle smile curved his lips.
At an internationally renowned clothing brand store, Shouya led An Xin Ya inside. A dazzling array of dresses presented itself before him as he walked over to help her choose a suitable gown.
“Brother Shouya……” At that moment, Shouya suddenly heard someone calling him. The voice was very familiar; it sounded like Wushuang.
Turning around to follow the voice, he indeed saw Wushuang. He also noticed Ye Zi trying on a dress, apparently selecting an outfit for her engagement! He hadn’t expected to run into both of them here.
Shouya walked over with An Xin Ya, wearing a gentle and refined smile. “So it’s you two! Ye Zi, are you here to pick out a dress?”
Yan Wushuang did not answer his question. Her gaze was fixed on An Xin Ya beside him. The girl looked sweet, pure, and beautiful. She smiled charmingly and said, “Brother Shouya, why don’t you introduce us to this young lady beside you?”
An Xin Ya felt a bit scared, but hearing the other person’s pleasant and gentle voice eased her fear significantly. She smiled politely and introduced herself, but when she mentioned her vision impairment, she hesitated and felt quite awkward.
It was evident that Yan Wushuang took a liking to An Xin Ya. They quickly became familiar, warmly holding her hand and sitting down together to chat happily.
At that moment, Ye Zi also came out wearing a stunning dress that was both sexy and beautiful, her face radiating undeniable happiness and sweetness.
Shouya felt suddenly isolated by them, but both Wushuang and Ye Zi, while chatting with Xinya, cast strange glances at him, making him feel somewhat embarrassed.
An Xin Ya, sitting there with her limited vision, couldn’t see much, but she could sense the warmth from both Wushuang and Ye Zi. Being with them made her feel very comfortable inside.
Yan Wushuang curiously asked Xinya if they were there to pick out dresses.
“Yeah, Brother Shouya said he would take me to an engagement party next week, so he brought me out today to prepare. But in my current state, I’m afraid I might embarrass Brother Shouya. If you have time, could you accompany him instead?”
When Shouya heard An Xin Ya say this, he felt a mix of emotions; his expression darkened as he hadn’t expected her to ask for help with this.
However, he brushed it off. Feeling that he couldn’t fit into their atmosphere, he went to help An Xin Ya choose a few dresses.
Behind him came their cheerful laughter. Shouya shook his head helplessly; these three women…
Based on An Xin Ya's petite figure, several suitable dresses were selected to highlight her sweet and pure temperament.
Shouya picked out several dresses, and the three of them continued chatting. These women had a lot to talk about, but seeing the smile on An Xin Ya's face made him feel happy too.
He walked over and interrupted their conversation because he wanted to take An Xin Ya to try on the dresses.
Ye Zi had already chosen her dress and, along with Wushuang, said goodbye to him and Xinya as they left the internationally renowned brand clothing store.
Through the store's floor-to-ceiling windows, Shouya saw Lefas driving up to pick up Yan Wushuang. Wushuang happily ran towards him, embraced him, and then got into the car to leave.
"Brother Shouya, it turns out Ye Zi is hosting an engagement party." She had almost embarrassed herself earlier by asking them to accompany Brother Shouya to the engagement party.
"Yes, Ye Zi and my friend Faisal," Shouya replied with a light smile.
"How did they meet?" An Xin Ya asked curiously. During their earlier conversation, she could sense that Ye Zi was happy; her smile was sweet, excitement was evident, and there was also a hint of nervousness.
Of course, she also felt Wushuang's warmth, gentleness, and joy...
"They..." Shouya thought for a moment. This story began when Wushuang was secretly sold into Vietnam as a military prostitute by Annie Smith. Lefas frantically searched for her. On a ship, besides Wushuang, there was also Ye Zi. It was during that time that Faisal met Ye Zi. "This is a long story; I can only say that fate brought them together, just like how fate brought us together..."
An Xin Ya paused for a moment, her face turning slightly red. She quickly changed the subject and said, "Brother Shouya, since you've already chosen the dress, I'll go in and try it on."
"Okay!" Shouya thought about how his eyes weren't very convenient and worried she might struggle alone. So he called over a sales assistant to help her in the fitting room.
Shouya sat on the sofa flipping through a magazine while another sales assistant brought him a drink.
After a while, the curtain of the fitting room opened. Shouya saw An Xin Ya wearing the evening dress he had chosen for her—a simple pink dress that complemented her skin like jade, elegant and radiant. She carefully walked out, giving off an ethereal feeling.
He stood up from the sofa, his eyes sparkling as he gazed intently at An Xin Ya, unable to help but marvel at her beauty, like that of a fairy!
Walking up to her, he gently said to An Xin Ya, "Xinya, you look stunning!"
Although An Xin Ya couldn't see, she felt a bit uncomfortable in the dress; it just felt strange. Hesitantly, she asked, "Is this really suitable?"
"Of course it's suitable!" Shouya was very pleased with her evening gown and found it quite impressive. He called over the Salesperson and asked her to wrap it up, along with a few other items.
"Brother Shouya, we don't need so many pieces; just one is enough," An Xin Ya said, feeling embarrassed by Brother Shouya's request to the Salesperson.
"This is a gift for you; please don't refuse it." The Salesperson had already wrapped it up and brought it over. Shouya took out his wallet from his pocket, pulled out a card, and without asking the Salesperson for the price, he simply instructed her to charge it.
An Xin Ya didn't know what to say and could only accept it silently.
As they exited the internationally renowned clothing store, Shouya carefully helped An Xin Ya into the car and placed all the newly bought clothes on the back seat.
He drove her back to the small town.
When Grandma An saw them return with bags full of clothes in his hands, she felt delighted. It was clear that Shouya truly cared for her granddaughter!
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