Chapter 123

Chapter 123 - Gift

Tang Pianpian was at a loss for words.

After all, Ye Hao had never made any promises to her. She had no official standing in his life.

“My grandfather might be on his deathbed,” Ye Hao murmured.

Tang Pianpian hadn't anticipated such news.

“Yet, I feel no sorrow.”

“Why?”

Ye Hao took his time and shared with Tang Pianpian the family affairs.

Hearing this, Tang Pianpian couldn't contain her anger, “Your grandfather is truly not a good man.”

“Just don't mention that in front of my dad,” Ye Hao replied nonchalantly.

Typically, drivers are required to take a break after four hours on the road to avoid the dangers of driving while fatigued. However, this was not an issue for Tang Pianpian.

She possessed special abilities.

She could drive for over ten hours straight without the slightest problem.

After about eight hours, Tang Pianpian arrived at Ye Hao's home.

As Guo Xiu opened the door, her eyes were immediately drawn to Tang Pianpian, who stood out with her radiant beauty, like a shining pearl.

”Ye Hao, who is this?”

“Tang Pianpian.”

“Pianpian, what a lovely name,” Guo Xiu said, warmly ushering Tang Pianpian inside.

The Guo family's home was no longer the picture of poverty it once was. The furniture was brand new, and the walls freshly painted.

“Pianpian, please take a seat. I'll make some tea for you.”

Tang Pianpian quickly got to her feet, “Auntie, I'm not thirsty, thank you.”

Tang Pianpian harbored feelings for Ye Hao, which made her anxious around Guo Xiu.

She was concerned that any misstep might upset Guo Xiu.

What Tang Pianpian didn't realize was that she was worrying needlessly.

Guo Xiu had taken an instant liking to her, and even if Tang Pianpian's actions were a bit over the top, Guo Xiu found them perfectly acceptable.

“Auntie, I'll wash some fruit. You and Ye Hao have a chat,” Tang Pianpian said, picking up a few apples from the box.

Guo Xiu started to respond, but Ye Hao interjected, “Let Pianpian take care of it.”

Guo Xiu shot Ye Hao a stern look and said, “Do you always give orders to such a beautiful girl?”

“It's a habit of mine.”

Guo Xiu found herself at a loss for words momentarily.

“Mom, aren't you planning on going to the hospital?” Ye Hao broke the silence with his question.

“I don't feel like going,” Guo Xiu responded, shaking her head.

“I just want you to be aware of the reality,” Ye Hao said as he tucked the document away, “This is just my identity in ordinary life.”

“Do you have other identities?”

Ye Hao pointed his fingers at the teacup. With a flick of his fingers, the tea spiraled up into a thin stream and poured into his mouth.

“Is this some kind of magic trick?” exclaimed Guo Xiu.

“It's very comfortable to sit in a nice car,” Guo Xiu remarked from the back seat, admiring the car's interior.

“Didn't my dad buy a car?”

“That was a second-hand Volkswagen Jetta.” Guo Xiu couldn't help but feel a twinge of resentment.

“Mom, if you're bored, why not learn to drive?”

“Is it feasible for someone my age to learn driving?” Guo Xiu was genuinely tempted at the thought.

“Absolutely.”

“Should I give it a try?”

“Once you've learned, just pick any car you like and I'll buy it for you.”

“What if I set my sights on a Rolls-Royce?”

“Then I'll buy that for you too.”

It was then that Guo Xiu realized she could no longer view Ye Hao through the lens of the past.

He owned a villa in Glento.

“Once your dad wraps up his work, we'll visit your villa.”

“Just give me a heads-up before you come.”

“Why's that?”

“I might have to leave on a mission.”

“Is it dangerous?”

“Not at all.”

“Please, be careful.”

“Will do,” he assured her.

Guo Xiu had informed Ye Zhiguo that she intended to visit the hospital to see Ye Dongzhi, so Ye Zhiguo had come out early to greet her.

Ye Zhimin and Xu Wenming also came out to meet her.

“Big brother, Hao is really making something of himself,” Xu Wenming commented with a smile.

“It's all down to his hard work,” Ye Zhiguo replied, unsure of Xu Wenming's sudden mention of Ye Hao, and decided not to pursue the conversation further.

“Will the Master pull through this ordeal?” Ye Zhimin sighed softly. “If he doesn't make it, we'll have to depend on each other from here on out.”

Ye Zhiguo's confusion deepened.

He couldn't fathom why Ye Zhimin and his wife were suddenly bringing up such matters with him.

Could it be that they needed something from him?