Xie Yujia hesitated for two seconds before she understood what Zhao Yanzi meant .

She thought for a while . "Ok, I'll carry you on my back . "

Xie Yujia knew Zhao Yanzi was hostile towards her, but she believed Zhao Yanzi requested because she didn't want Hao Ren to carry her .

She walked to stand before Zhao Yanzi with her back to her, bending slightly .

With a flushed face, Zhao Yanzi gritted her teeth and placed her hands on Xie Yujia's shoulders .

"Come on!" Xie Yujia looked back and smiled at her gently .

She didn't hold a grudge against Zhao Yanzi . Instead, she felt Zhao Yanzi was cute .

"Humph! Do you think I'm too shy to let you carry me?" Zhao Yanzi jumped onto Xie Yujia's back .

Xie Yujia s.h.i.+fted her weight slightly and began walking forward .

Hao Ren stood on the side and looked at them curiously, wondering what they were up to .

"Let's go!" Xie Yujia said to Hao Ren .

Zhao Yanzi bit her lip and leaned on Xie Yujia's back limply .

Although Xie Yujia's physical strength had grown recently, she was after all a girl, and it was quite an effort for her to walk with Zhao Yanzi on her back .

Hao Ren quickened his steps and walked over to them . "Well, Zi, how about I carry you on my back?"

"No! I want her to carry me!" Zhao Yanzi s.h.i.+fted her head from Xie Yujia's left shoulder to the right .

Hao Ren was exasperated, but Xie Yujia didn't mind . "It's ok . It's not far, and I can manage . Besides, Zi is a girl, and it doesn't look good for you to carry her on your back . "

Hearing the last sentence, Zhao Yanzi thought for a while and said abruptly, "Uncle, I want you to carry me . "

"Ugh?" Hao Ren looked at her in surprise .

"Yeah, I want you to carry me on your back!" Zhao Yanzi's face fell .

Hao Ren had no choice . "Ok, ok! I'll do it!"

He went to Xie Yujia's side and bent his back slightly .

Zhao Yanzi reached out one hand and grabbed Hao Ren's shoulder . Without touching the ground with her feet, she moved to Hao Ren's back .

Hao Ren murmured silently, "Are you a monkey, crawling from one person to another?"

But the moment Zhao Yanzi's body touched his back, his feelings immediately changed .

Although in his eyes, she was only a second grader of middle school, her soft skin on his back turned his mind blank .

In fact, Zhao Yanzi was a bit shy, but her blush was not noticeable in the setting sun .

She had meant to make Xie Yujia angry and had not expected she would end up on Hao Ren's back .

"Ok! Let's go!" Without thinking, Hao Ren gripped the inside of her knees and continued to walk in the direction of the setting sun .

Xie Yujia smiled in resignation and walked beside them .

Zhao Yanzi wound her arms around Hao Ren's neck and placed her cheek on his head . All of a sudden, she felt touched .

Hao Ren's steps were steady, and even Xie Yujia noticed that he was trying to adjust his steps to avoid jolting Zhao Yanzi .

She could feel Hao Ren's gentle care for Zhao Yanzi . She wouldn't be so surprised if she saw Hao Ren's anxiety when he searched for medicine for a sick Zhao Yanzi a couple of days ago .

Zhao Yanzi lay quietly on Hao Ren's broad back, knowing a tantrum wouldn't get her anywhere . She pouted and got a little satisfaction by wasting Hao Ren's physical strength .

They finally reached the gate of the villa . Grandma was waiting for them leaning against the door frame .

"Grandma!" At the sight of Grandma, Zhao Yanzi immediately jumped from Hao Ren's back and ran to her .

Hao Ren rubbed his shoulders . He didn't feel any soreness in his back, but his neck ached due to Zhao Yanzi's hard grip .

"Hehe, little Zi!" Grandma spread her arms and took Zhao Yanzi into her arms .

During her stay in Zhejiang, she helped the villagers and worked in the fields each day, reliving her youth with energy . However, she had missed little Zi very much .

Xie Yujia walked over and said gently, "Grandma . "

"Oh, my little Yujia!" Grandma reached out her wrinkled hand and took Xie Yujia into her arms, too . She had missed her very much .

She didn't want to let either of the girls out of her arms .

In contrast, she neglected her own grandson, Hao Ren .

"Come on in! It's cold outside . " Grandma led Zhao Yanzi and Xie Yujia into the house, each hand holding one girl .

Poor Hao Ren followed them inside after the hard labor of carrying Zhao Yanzi on his back all the way home . Grandma gave all her attention to Zhao Yanzi and Xie Yujia and didn't even spare him a glance .

"Grandma, what local products did you bring me?" Zhao Yanzi asked immediately when they were inside the house .

"Hehe… I brought you your favorite . " In a mysterious air, Grandma opened a bag .

Zhao Yanzi leaned over and cried excitedly, "Wow! Sweet potatoes!"

Hao Ren was speechless . Seriously? Sweet potatoes?

"I knew you liked to eat sweet potatoes . You and Ren stole the sweet potatoes, and the villager told me all about it . " Grandma patted Zhao Yanzi's head, and her eyes were full of affection .

"Yujia, Grandma didn't buy you anything; I brought you some wild vegetables from the mountains . I just want to see you . " Grandma looked at Xie Yujia affectionately .

Xie Yujia smiled gently . She had great affection for Grandma, but she was too old to play cute like Zhao Yanzi .

"How come Uncle w.a.n.g isn't here today?" Seeing their excitement, Hao Ren walked over and finally had the chance to speak .

"He doesn't know I came home today . I guess he is in his own home . " Grandma looked at Hao Ren . "I haven't seen you for a while, and you seem to have grown again . "

"Grandma, I miss you, too," Hao Ren said .

"Humph, you little liar, you didn't call me very often . I guess you will become your father one day," Grandma scolded Hao Ren with a smile . Her love for her grandson was obvious .

"The three of you live here today, and no one goes back!" Grandma demanded .

She looked at Zhao Yanzi . "I'll call you parents about it . " Then she turned to Xie Yujia . "Yujia, you make a call and explain your absence tonight . "

"No problem!" Zhao Yanzi was glad since she wouldn't have to do her homework if she didn't go home . Immediately she took out her cell phone to make a call .

Not wanting to disappoint Grandma, Xie Yujia sent a message to Ma Lina, telling her that she wouldn't go back to the dorm tonight .

As to what Ma Lina would reply, Xie Yuja didn't care .

"I'm hungry . Which of you two is going to cook me dinner?" Grandma looked from one to the other, not able to decide which girl she liked better .

Not able to make even make fried eggs, Zhao Yanzi remained silent when she heard the question .

Xie Yujia nodded . "Grandma, I'll cook some simple dishes . "

"Humph!" Zhao Yanzi showed her dissatisfaction with a slight snort .

Ignoring her, Xie Yujia walked into the kitchen and found the fridge was empty . Walking back into the living room, she picked up the sweet potatoes, and wild vegetables Grandma brought home and returned to the kitchen, putting on an ap.r.o.n .

Seeing Hao Ren's gaze followed Xie Yujia into the kitchen, Zhao Yanzi gave him a dirty look before hitting him with her fist . "What are you looking at? It's no big deal to cook meals!"

The words were for Hao Ren and for Xie Yujia as well .

"If no one could cook, all four of us would go hungry . " Grandma reached out and pinched Zhao Yanzi's little nose .

She was very fond of Zhao Yanzi and thought she would make an adorable granddaughter-in-law . On the other hand, Grandma liked Xie Yujia's gentleness and thought she would make a considerate and caring granddaughter-in-law .

Looking at her grandson who got more handsome each day, Grandma wanted the best for him .

With one sweet potato, a bunch of wild vegetables and nothing else, Xie Yujia cooked three fragrant dishes and one soup . Hao Ren, who was not a good cook himself, was amazed by the feat . Even Grandma was surprised .

"It's just a sweet potato soup and dishes of fried wild vegetables . . . I can do it too," Zhao Yanzi mumbled with a pout .

"Hehe, Yujia, thank you . " Grandma came to the dinner table, pleased .

"It's nothing, Grandma . " Xie Yujia took off the ap.r.o.n and pulled the chair out for Grandma .

Zhao Yanzi didn't want to eat the dishes Xie Yujia cooked, but she was starving . Besides, the house had been empty for more than half a month, and there was no food in the fridge or anywhere else in the house . Finding even a piece of bread or a cookie was impossible .

Reluctantly, she picked up the chopsticks and tasted the dish of wild vegetables and instantly found the difference . It tasted even better than her mother's dishes!

Looking up at Xie Yujia, Zhao Yanzi was struck with a strong sense of threat!

She had thought her mother was the best cook, but it seemed Xie Yujia was a better chef than her mother!

"Yujia, they are delicious . " Grandma was full of praises .

"Hehe, Grandma, it tastes good because of the wild vegetables you brought home . " Xie Yujia was modest .

Sitting in the house on the seaside, they could enjoy the view of the sea while they ate in the dining room .

Hao Ren admired Xie Yujia's excellent cooking skills; but seeing Zhao Yanzi's sulky face, he didn't dare to express his appreciation . He busied himself with eating .

Happy and excited, Grandma told them about the life she lived in Zhejiang in the past month . She looked several years younger while she talked . By now, Zhao Yanzi revealed her nature as a chatterbox, and her gossips about her school life made Grandma laugh .

Xie Yujia didn't speak much . She was happy to see Grandma was excellent and healthy .

After dinner, Hao Ren offered to stay behind to clear the table .

The dinner was peaceful, but he felt it was the peace before the storm .

"Yujia, Zi! Come up to choose rooms! There are three rooms and four of us; what should we do?" Walking toward the stairs, Grandma beckoned Zhao Yanzi and Xie Yujia .

Chapter 250 Before The StormTranslator Noodletown Translated Editor Noodletown TranslatedXie Yujia hesitated for two seconds before she understood what Zhao Yanzi meant . She thought for a while . Ok, I ll carry you on my back . Xie Yujia knew Zhao Yanzi was hostile towards her, but she believed Zhao Yanzi requested because she didn t want Hao Ren to carry her . She walked to stand before Zhao Yanzi with her back to her, bending slightly . With a flushed face, Zhao Yanzi gritted her teeth and placed her hands on Xie Yujia s shoulders . Come on Xie Yujia looked back and smiled at her gently . She didn t hold a grudge against Zhao Yanzi . Instead, she felt Zhao Yanzi was cute . Humph Do you think I m too shy to let you carry me Zhao Yanzi jumped onto Xie Yujia s back . Xie Yujia s.h.i.+fted her weight slightly and began walking forward . Hao Ren stood on the side and looked at them curiously, wondering what they were up to . Let s go Xie Yujia said to Hao Ren . Zhao Yanzi bit her lip and leaned on Xie Yujia s back limply . Although Xie Yujia s physical strength had grown recently, she was after all a girl, and it was quite an effort for her to walk with Zhao Yanzi on her back . Hao Ren quickened his steps and walked over to them . Well, Zi, how about I carry you on my back No I want her to carry me Zhao Yanzi s.h.i.+fted her head from Xie Yujia s left shoulder to the right . Hao Ren was exasperated, but Xie Yujia didn t mind . It s ok . It s not far, and I can manage . Besides, Zi is a girl, and it doesn t look good for you to carry her on your back . Hearing the last sentence, Zhao Yanzi thought for a while and said abruptly, Uncle, I want you to carry me . Ugh Hao Ren looked at her in surprise . Yeah, I want you to carry me on your back Zhao Yanzi s face fell . Hao Ren had no choice . Ok, ok I ll do it He went to Xie Yujia s side and bent his back slightly . Zhao Yanzi reached out one hand and grabbed Hao Ren s shoulder . Without touching the ground with her feet, she moved to Hao Ren s back . Hao Ren murmured silently, Are you a monkey, crawling from one person to another But the moment Zhao Yanzi s body touched his back, his feelings immediately changed . Although in his eyes, she was only a second grader of middle school, her soft skin on his back turned his mind blank . In fact, Zhao Yanzi was a bit shy, but her blush was not noticeable in the setting sun . She had meant to make Xie Yujia angry and had not expected she would end up on Hao Ren s back . Ok Let s go Without thinking, Hao Ren gripped the inside of her knees and continued to walk in the direction of the setting sun . Xie Yujia smiled in resignation and walked beside them . Zhao Yanzi wound her arms around Hao Ren s neck and placed her cheek on his head . All of a sudden, she felt touched . Hao Ren s steps were steady, and even Xie Yujia noticed that he was trying to adjust his steps to avoid jolting Zhao Yanzi . She could feel Hao Ren s gentle care for Zhao Yanzi . She wouldn t be so surprised if she saw Hao Ren s anxiety when he searched for medicine for a sick Zhao Yanzi a couple of days ago . Zhao Yanzi lay quietly on Hao Ren s broad back, knowing a tantrum wouldn t get her anywhere . She pouted and got a little satisfaction by wasting Hao Ren s physical strength . They finally reached the gate of the villa . Grandma was waiting for them leaning against the door frame . Grandma At the sight of Grandma, Zhao Yanzi immediately jumped from Hao Ren s back and ran to her . Hao Ren rubbed his shoulders . He didn t feel any soreness in his back, but his neck ached due to Zhao Yanzi s hard grip . Hehe, little Zi Grandma spread her arms and took Zhao Yanzi into her arms . During her stay in Zhejiang, she helped the villagers and worked in the fields each day, reliving her youth with energy . However, she had missed little Zi very much . Xie Yujia walked over and said gently, Grandma . Oh, my little Yujia Grandma reached out her wrinkled hand and took Xie Yujia into her arms, too . She had missed her very much . She didn t want to let either of the girls out of her arms . In contrast, she neglected her own grandson, Hao Ren . Come on in It s cold outside . Grandma led Zhao Yanzi and Xie Yujia into the house, each hand holding one girl . Poor Hao Ren followed them inside after the hard labor of carrying Zhao Yanzi on his back all the way home . Grandma gave all her attention to Zhao Yanzi and Xie Yujia and didn t even spare him a glance . Grandma, what local products did you bring me Zhao Yanzi asked immediately when they were inside the house . Hehe I brought you your favorite . In a mysterious air, Grandma opened a bag . Zhao Yanzi leaned over and cried excitedly, Wow Sweet potatoes Hao Ren was speechless . Seriously Sweet potatoes I knew you liked to eat sweet potatoes . You and Ren stole the sweet potatoes, and the villager told me all about it . Grandma patted Zhao Yanzi s head, and her eyes were full of affection . Yujia, Grandma didn t buy you anything I brought you some wild vegetables from the mountains . I just want to see you . Grandma looked at Xie Yujia affectionately . Xie Yujia smiled gently . She had great affection for Grandma, but she was too old to play cute like Zhao Yanzi . How come Uncle w.a.n.g isn t here today Seeing their excitement, Hao Ren walked over and finally had the chance to speak . He doesn t know I came home today . I guess he is in his own home . Grandma looked at Hao Ren . I haven t seen you for a while, and you seem to have grown again . Grandma, I miss you, too, Hao Ren said . Humph, you little liar, you didn t call me very often . I guess you will become your father one day, Grandma scolded Hao Ren with a smile . Her love for her grandson was obvious . The three of you live here today, and no one goes back Grandma demanded . She looked at Zhao Yanzi . I ll call you parents about it . Then she turned to Xie Yujia . Yujia, you make a call and explain your absence tonight . No problem Zhao Yanzi was glad since she wouldn t have to do her homework if she didn t go home . Immediately she took out her cell phone to make a call . Not wanting to disappoint Grandma, Xie Yujia sent a message to Ma Lina, telling her that she wouldn t go back to the dorm tonight . As to what Ma Lina would reply, Xie Yuja didn t care . I m hungry . Which of you two is going to cook me dinner Grandma looked from one to the other, not able to decide which girl she liked better . Not able to make even make fried eggs, Zhao Yanzi remained silent when she heard the question . Xie Yujia nodded . Grandma, I ll cook some simple dishes . Humph Zhao Yanzi showed her dissatisfaction with a slight snort . Ignoring her, Xie Yujia walked into the kitchen and found the fridge was empty . Walking back into the living room, she picked up the sweet potatoes, and wild vegetables Grandma brought home and returned to the kitchen, putting on an ap.r.o.n . Seeing Hao Ren s gaze followed Xie Yujia into the kitchen, Zhao Yanzi gave him a dirty look before hitting him with her fist . What are you looking at It s no big deal to cook meals The words were for Hao Ren and for Xie Yujia as well . If no one could cook, all four of us would go hungry . Grandma reached out and pinched Zhao Yanzi s little nose . She was very fond of Zhao Yanzi and thought she would make an adorable granddaughter in law . On the other hand, Grandma liked Xie Yujia s gentleness and thought she would make a considerate and caring granddaughter in law . Looking at her grandson who got more handsome each day, Grandma wanted the best for him . With one sweet potato, a bunch of wild vegetables and nothing else, Xie Yujia cooked three fragrant dishes and one soup . Hao Ren, who was not a good cook himself, was amazed by the feat . Even Grandma was surprised . It s just a sweet potato soup and dishes of fried wild vegetables . . . I can do it too, Zhao Yanzi mumbled with a pout . Hehe, Yujia, thank you . Grandma came to the dinner table, pleased . It s nothing, Grandma . Xie Yujia took off the ap.r.o.n and pulled the chair out for Grandma . Zhao Yanzi didn t want to eat the dishes Xie Yujia cooked, but she was starving . Besides, the house had been empty for more than half a month, and there was no food in the fridge or anywhere else in the house . Finding even a piece of bread or a cookie was impossible . Reluctantly, she picked up the chopsticks and tasted the dish of wild vegetables and instantly found the difference . It tasted even better than her mother s dishes Looking up at Xie Yujia, Zhao Yanzi was struck with a strong sense of threat She had thought her mother was the best cook, but it seemed Xie Yujia was a better chef than her mother Yujia, they are delicious . Grandma was full of praises . Hehe, Grandma, it tastes good because of the wild vegetables you brought home . Xie Yujia was modest . Sitting in the house on the seaside, they could enjoy the view of the sea while they ate in the dining room . Hao Ren admired Xie Yujia s excellent cooking skills but seeing Zhao Yanzi s sulky face, he didn t dare to express his appreciation . He busied himself with eating . Happy and excited, Grandma told them about the life she lived in Zhejiang in the past month . She looked several years younger while she talked . By now, Zhao Yanzi revealed her nature as a chatterbox, and her gossips about her school life made Grandma laugh . Xie Yujia didn t speak much . She was happy to see Grandma was excellent and healthy . After dinner, Hao Ren offered to stay behind to clear the table . The dinner was peaceful, but he felt it was the peace before the storm . Yujia, Zi Come up to choose rooms There are three rooms and four of us what should we do Walking toward the stairs, Grandma beckoned Zhao Yanzi and Xie Yujia .