"An An, when are you coming back to see grandpa?"
With that said, she stopped hanging up the phone.
"In the next two days." She had indeed dragged it out long enough.
However, she didn't know in what capacity she was going to visit him right now. Would Grandpa Teng blame her for leaving all these years?
"Then tomorrow."
Ji An choked. She already said that she wasn't sure. Why did this person like to make decisions for others so much?
"I've already told grandpa about you coming back, grandpa really misses you."
The words he said to make up for what he had just said caused Ji An to swallow the words in his throat.
She rubbed her forehead and replied, "Tomorrow then."
"Alright, I will tell grandpa," when he said this, he paused for a moment and then spoke in a softer voice, "An An, the night scenery is very beautiful, and there is the Full Star of Stars that you like."
She walked to the balcony. The night sky was full of stars, bright and distant.
Hearing the sound of the wind coming from the other side of the phone, which coincided with the swaying tall tree in front of her, she was stunned for a moment, as if she had thought of something.
"I still remember that in the previous summer, you always liked to find the location of the Big Dipper. I wonder where you heard it from, saying that if you could find the Big Dipper in winter, you would be able to obtain happiness. At that time, you would foolishly search every night even if you couldn't pull it back due to the cold wind. Yet, I can't even find her, nor do she seem like she's going to cry at all. It's really funny just thinking about it. "
However, he couldn't find the Big Dipper in winter.
After teasing her, he blindfolded her one night and produced a string of Big Dipper bracelets.
That night, she remembered, his eyes were brighter than the stars.
He smiled and said, "You don't need to find the Big Dipper. I can give you whatever star you want."
Ning's eyes moistened slightly, and he didn't dare to continue listening.
"I don't want to hear you talk about alcohol, go to sleep early. Goodbye …"
She was about to hang up when she heard him call her over the phone.
She resolutely pressed the End button.
The wind rustled the branches, and she leaned against the glass door as if she'd lost all her strength.
After a moment, she pulled herself together and went back into the room.
She had to think about what she would bring with her to see Grandpa Teng tomorrow.
When Teng Yi Yang heard the 'beep beep' sound, he laughed at himself and slowly poured himself another cup of wine before gulping it down.
He really didn't understand. She was the one who had left, and he was the one who had been left behind. Why did she always act as if he had betrayed her?
He thought back to the way she had looked at him last night, and the pain in his heart.
"He was obviously just like a cat when he was young, but now he's using his claws whenever he's unhappy. He can't even touch him."
He shook his glass and said to himself.
He had to find a chance and get to the bottom of this.
The next day.
In the mall, Ji Anan bought a pair of gifts. Just as he was thinking about what else he was about to get, his phone rang.
When she saw that it was Teng Yiyang, she immediately hung up.
Just as he was about to retract it, another sound rang out.
After a few more attempts, Ji Anan lost all patience and directly picked up the phone. "Are you done yet?"
Perhaps he was scared stiff by her roar, but Teng Yi Yang only responded a few seconds later.
"I wanted to ask where you are now. Do you need me to come and pick you up? "
He touched his nose.
When Ji An saw that many people were looking at her, he felt that he was too fierce. He cleared his throat and returned to his usual tone.
"I'm shopping. I'll call a taxi to go there later. I don't need you to come pick me up."
Teng Yiyang tossed the keys in his hand and walked towards the garage as he said, "I'll go pick you up. Tell me the address."
Can't you understand human speech? I already said there was no need.
"Young Master Teng is so busy. I don't dare to trouble you. Goodbye."
After she finished speaking, she immediately hung up, thinking to buy some more fruits. She remembered that Grandpa Teng loved to eat grapes the most.
As Teng Yi Yang listened to the busy signal, he held back the anger in his heart and ruthlessly kicked the tires of the car. The alarm sounded, making him even more upset.
I'll deal with you when you get here. This problem of hanging up the phone every now and then!
By the time Ning arrived at the entrance to the manor, it was already eleven o'clock.
She stood at the doorway. The iron gate was somewhat mottled, and the walls were covered with moss and mountain climbing tigers. It was the same appearance she remembered.
Ye Zichen looked through the metal door.
The long concrete road led to the main entrance, and the three-storey old European wind building was situated in a forest of trees, giving off a heavy feeling of history.
The wutong trees stood on one side and the goose soft stone path extended into the other. The end of the path was blocked by trees, giving off a mysterious feeling.
But she knew that at the end of the road, through the trees, was a pond full of lotus flowers. There were stone chairs and a swing …
She had lived here for more than ten years. From her childhood, to her youth, to her adulthood, every blade of grass and every tree here bore witness to her growth.
Who would have thought that after four years, this place would still be the same, full of a familiar feeling.
It was as if she hadn't left, just gone for a stroll and came back.
She was about to look away when she saw a man standing on the stairs. He was tall and jade-like, and the shadow of the eaves cast a shadow over his eyes that were as bright as the stars.
He shook his head, as if time had suddenly returned to the time when he had waited at the door just to eat the little cake she had gone out to buy.
It must have been the sun that made her head spin that made her think of things she had never thought of before.
However, just as she was about to take a step forward, a person suddenly appeared in front of her. With both hands taking the thing in her hands, she said in a displeased tone, "You're dawdling, do you think you're a solar card? "If you inhale the sunlight, will you be able to generate electricity and refrigerate later?"
How long she likes to stand is her business, so what does it have to do with him! Who cares!
She wanted to retort, but he was a man with long hands and feet, and soon he was gone.
She snorted and followed him slowly, three or four steps behind.
When she walked onto the tree-lined concrete road, the heat from her body was dispersed. The cool wind blew around her body, making her feel very comfortable.
She slowly observed her surroundings and her footsteps unconsciously became slower. When she arrived at the foot of the stairs, Teng Yiyang had already returned and walked in front of her.
"The family doctor is taking your grandfather's blood pressure. Let me take you for a walk."
"There's no need for you to take me there. I can take a stroll myself."
"The garden has been expanded. Seven or eight new trees have been planted. Are you sure you won't get lost later?"
"Besides, there are some places that are filled with seeds. Are you sure you won't step on them?"
Peach Blossom's eyes revealed a questioning look, while his words also expressed disbelief.
"I …"
Ji An hesitated for a moment, but the other didn't give her a chance to speak. She walked down the stairs, minding her own business and turned around to walk up the soft stone path.
She looked at the tall figure of his back and puffed up her cheeks. She could only follow him.
In fact, she could reject the idea of visiting the garden, but in her heart, she still wanted to see the place where she used to live.
He wouldn't have many chances to return in the future.