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“Mao Shiba, what do you mean?” His words caught me off guard, and I quickly called out to him.
But at that moment, Mao Shiba had already turned and walked away, offering no response. I stood there in a daze, unable to comprehend the meaning behind his words.
Undeniably, due to Xiao Juan, Grandma Jiang's attitude towards me had indeed grown colder this time.
However, I couldn't believe that Grandma Jiang would do anything to harm me. Since she wouldn’t do anything harmful, what could she possibly do instead?
Unable to figure it out, I could only shake my head helplessly and sigh as I turned to walk back.
Mingyue and Mu Yan were still standing at the door. When they saw me approaching, they immediately asked, “What did Mao Shiba say to you?”
I shook my head and replied, “It’s nothing, just some things about Xiao Juan.”
Without needing further explanation, Mingyue understood and nodded slightly. However, Mu Yan couldn’t help but glance ahead where Grandma Jiang and Xiao Juan were slowly walking towards us.
“Grandma Jiang.” As they got closer, I quickly greeted her respectfully.
Grandma Jiang nodded slightly and then looked at me with a calm expression. “Do you remember what I told you the other day when you came?”
“What words?” I was momentarily taken aback but quickly realized what she meant. With a hint of resignation, I nodded and said, “Of course I remember what you said, Grandma Jiang.”
Grandma Jiang nodded indifferently and said lightly, “Then have you considered it?”
As she spoke, her gaze inadvertently swept over Mu Yan behind me. At that moment, Mu Yan lifted her head and looked at Grandma Jiang as well. Then she stepped forward decisively, standing right in front of me and affectionately linking her arm with mine.
Although Mu Yan didn’t say anything, I knew she was feeling jealous; this was her way of showing off to Grandma Jiang and Xiao Juan.
I hadn’t intended to think about how to deal with Xiao Juan at all, so I felt no discomfort at Mu Yan’s actions. Instead, warmth spread through my heart as I placed my hand over hers on my arm and gently patted it while turning to give her a tender smile.
"Honey."
"Mm."
I turned my head, and Mu Yan suddenly called out softly. I had just responded when, in the next moment, a pair of icy lips pressed against mine, lightly touching before pulling away.
In front of everyone, Mu Yan kissed me.
I smiled awkwardly but felt no resentment.
My parents were standing nearby, their expressions complex as they didn't know how to react.
Xiao Juan lowered her head, while Mingyue gazed into the distance, seemingly oblivious to the scene that had just unfolded. Only Liu Man looked at Mu Yan and then at me, rolling her eyes in silent exasperation, wanting to say something but holding back.
Mao Shiba remained quiet, standing silently as an observer.
"Sigh."
Grandma Jiang seemed quite helpless as she sighed again, giving me another once-over before saying slowly, "Since that's the case, we have no intention of staying here any longer."
I quickly replied, "Grandma Jiang, that's not true. You came all this way; even if you stayed long-term, it wouldn't be a problem."
"Is that so?"
Grandma Jiang snorted coldly. "Well then, let's cut the nonsense. Even if you wanted me to stay here long-term, I'd still feel uncomfortable."
With that, she leaned on her cane and slowly walked toward the house, with Xiao Juan supporting her.
I furrowed my brows slightly, unsure of what Grandma Jiang was trying to say.
After taking a few steps, Grandma Jiang finally said calmly, "Xiao Juan and I have decided to leave for Jintan tomorrow."
"Grandma..."
I was momentarily taken aback, my gaze shifting between her and Xiao Juan, feeling even more surprised.
Mao Shiba had just warned me that Grandma Jiang might do something to me this time, yet now she was saying she planned to return to Jintan.
It was hard for me to believe at that moment.
Though Grandma Jiang had not turned around, it felt as if she could see the expression on my face. She said lightly, "Don't you believe me?"
I quickly replied, "No, it's just that it feels a bit sudden."
"Sudden?"
Grandma Jiang let out a cold laugh. "You probably can't contain your joy, can you?"
Her words left me speechless. However, it was undeniable that having Grandma Jiang and Xiao Juan stay here did put a subtle pressure on me.
Their decision to leave did relieve me somewhat.
Even Mu Yan seemed to show a faint smile at this moment, while only Mao Shiba frowned slightly, looking somewhat puzzled.
"Alright, come here," Grandma Jiang suddenly stopped and said calmly.
I quickly followed, respectfully calling out, "Grandma Jiang."
She nodded and gestured for me to enter the house, then said calmly, "I have no other requests. I just want my granddaughter to let go of her feelings for you, so she won't suffer day after day."
As she spoke, her gaze turned to Xiao Juan beside her, filled with concern.
Xiao Juan's eyes were slightly red, her voice trembling as she said, "Grandma."
"Alright, let's go inside. Grandma understands," Grandmother Jiang said gently, reaching out to stroke her head.
"If you have any instructions or requests, please let me know. If I can do it, I, Lin Hao, will not refuse." Seeing this, a pang of guilt flashed through my heart; I hadn't realized how deeply Xiao Juan felt for me.
Grandma Jiang nodded slightly and said, "It's simple. One cup of farewell wine for each of you. From now on, we will be like two distant ends of the earth. Even if we meet again in the future, it will be as strangers, each hurriedly going our own way."
"Grandma Jiang," I said, momentarily taken aback as I looked at her and then at Xiao Juan.
Seeing the tears that could no longer be held back in her eyes made my heart ache even more; this seemed too cruel for her.
"Since you are unwilling, this is the only way now," Grandma Jiang sighed deeply. "It's better to cut ties than to leave things unresolved. If you don't agree to my previous request, then let's proceed with what I've just suggested."
"Then I will do as you say," I gritted my teeth and nodded resolutely.
I understood that perhaps this was the only way for Xiao Juan and me to truly find closure.
Grandma Jiang said no more and walked into the house. She had my father bring a bottle of wine and asked Xiao Juan to pour us each a glass.
As she poured the wine, all eyes in the room were on Xiao Juan. I could clearly see that during this process, she seemed to pause slightly; her hands trembled lightly as she poured.
Finally, she turned around, holding one of the cups, and slowly walked to my side, personally handing it to me.
Her gaze was fixed on me, and her eyes quickly filled with tears that flowed uncontrollably down her cheeks. It was clear that she was very sad, having seemingly endured it for a long time.
But at this moment, facing me, all her restraint collapsed like a dam bursting under floodwaters. The facade of calm strength could no longer hold.
With trembling hands, she presented the wine glass in front of me, her voice choked yet resolute as she said, "Lin Hao, drink this cup of wine. From today onwards, everything between us will be severed completely. If we meet again in the future, it will no longer be the same."
I looked at her, unsure of what to say, and could only nod silently as I accepted the cup from her hands.
However, just as I was about to drink from the cup, she suddenly grabbed my arm and called out again, "Lin Hao."
"Xiao Juan," I said, slightly taken aback.
She opened her mouth but then shook her head and said, "Wait a moment. This cup we will drink together."
With that, she resolutely turned around, picked up another cup, and walked back to me. She gently clinked her glass against mine before downing the contents in one go.
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