Chapter 14: Sand in the Eye

“Oh, is it really that good?”

“Well, I just didn’t want to keep gaining weight, so I casually lost some, and it worked,” Ye Wan said, shrugging indifferently.

Seeing Da Ya’s surprised expression, she had already anticipated it.

In fact, it wasn’t just Da Ya; anyone familiar with her would be equally shocked seeing her now.

But she didn’t care about any of that!

She was content with her own beauty!

Besides, she really liked the current version of herself—light and agile, with a body that felt better than ever.

This was exactly what she wanted.

She was very satisfied with who she had become.

At last, her two months of hard work hadn’t been in vain.

Now, she just needed to maintain her condition and mindset to face the upcoming college entrance exam and university life.

“That’s really amazing—I didn’t expect you could stick with it,” Da Ya said, still a little stunned.

Up until now, she found it hard to accept.

There was no other way.

The overweight Ye Wan had always been looked down upon wherever she went, subjected to all sorts of disdainful glances. Now, with such a slender figure and fair, beautiful complexion, it was hard for Da Ya’s heart to adjust.

She felt uneasy.

After all, the slimmer Ye Wan was undeniably stunning—a beauty admired across the neighborhood, the most beautiful girl around.

The sharp contrast to before left her truly at a loss, uncertain how to react or face her.

It was a huge blow.

“By the way, Da Ya, did you come to see me for something?” Ye Wan asked.

Da Ya had been gone for two months and now seemed strangely odd!

She was somewhat dazed, silly even.

And she just stood there, lost in thought or something else.

Quite peculiar.

Ye Wan was puzzled but didn’t want to pry into others’ affairs.

“Well, uh, I just hadn’t seen you for a long time and wanted to check on you. There’s nothing else,” Da Ya replied.

“Glad to hear you’re doing fine. I’ll be off then,” she said, quickly closing the door and running away.

Ye Wan stood at the doorway, watching her retreating figure, growing even more bewildered.

No, this was really strange for Da Ya.

It wasn’t like her usual self.

Had something happened?

“What’s wrong?” Ye Cheng came over and asked his granddaughter.

“I don’t know. Da Ya seemed really odd and left in a hurry. Oh well, it’s not my business to get involved,” Ye Wan said.

“I’m old and don’t understand the ways of youth. You young people handle your own matters,” Ye Cheng said.

Indeed.

He was old.

He had to accept it.

It was better not to meddle in the world of the young.

“Grandpa, you’re not old at all! I’ve noticed you’ve been in a better mood lately—your hair’s even turning black again, and your face looks younger. To me, you’re the most handsome and formidable grandpa in the world,” Ye Wan said as she jogged up to him, tilting her head with a bright smile.

Her fair face beamed with radiant joy, her clear eyes sparkling with life. Her sweet demeanor softened Ye Cheng’s heart completely.

He thought to himself, if Ye Wan’s parents saw this, they would surely be delighted as well.

They were good parents too.

This child...

The thought brought tears to Ye Cheng’s eyes.

“Grandpa, what’s wrong? Are you crying?”

“Who said I’m crying? It’s just some sand that got into my eyes! Don’t talk nonsense!” Ye Cheng said seriously, putting on a stern face.

Yes, indeed, sand in the eyes.

“Ha! Did I hear that right?” Ye Wan burst into laughter.

Grandpa was so adorable!

Sand in the eyes, really.

“Grandpa, you’re just too cute!” Ye Wan laughed, clutching her stomach until she bent over.

“So cute! Haha! It should be sand in the eyes, not the other way around,” she teased.

“Nonsense! No laughing! How disrespectful!” Ye Cheng scolded, frowning at his granddaughter.

This granddaughter of his!

Really...

“All right, all right, I won’t laugh anymore. I admit I was wrong. Grandpa, forgive me.”

“Grandpa, I promise I won’t do it again. Please don’t be mad,” Ye Wan said, immediately trying to appease him as she circled around him.

Her pitiful expression melted Ye Cheng’s anger away.

In truth, he hadn’t been angry at all.

It was just that seeing his granddaughter teasing him so playfully left him a bit...

At a loss!

His granddaughter was always a little mischievous.

Ever since she was little.

Now that she was older, the antics continued.

Only now, she seemed less inclined to talk to this old man, perhaps influenced by others, but thankfully, she still remained lively and lovable.

How wonderful!

“You really are a handful,” Ye Cheng said.

“Oh, you, you really leave me no choice,” he said helplessly, eyes full of affection.

Naturally, he spoiled his granddaughter!

And facing his precious granddaughter, he couldn’t bear to scold or be stern.

From childhood until now, he had never been able to say a harsh word.

This child was truly cherished and raised with the utmost care.

He would rather bear hardships himself than let the child suffer.

“Hehe, I know. I’m grandpa’s most beloved granddaughter, so of course he treats me well and never scolds or gets mad at me. That’s always been the case,” Ye Wan said teasingly.

“Grandpa, you’re so good. I’m really happy and lucky to have you as my grandpa in this life,” she said, holding his hand, her heart full of joy.

Indeed.

What a blessing it was to have such a wonderful grandpa.

It was a fortune earned over many lifetimes.

“You’re just good at saying things to please me,” Ye Cheng said.

“Haha, grandpa is lucky to have such an excellent granddaughter,” Ye Wan replied as Ye Cheng reached out to ruffle her hair, his face full of loving smiles.

If it weren’t for his granddaughter, he wouldn’t know how he’d carry on.

After his son and daughter-in-law both passed away, he felt like the sky had fallen and he had no courage left to live.

Thankfully, there was still their child—their grandchild—who gave him the strength to keep going.

And so he cared for their child—his own precious granddaughter.

“That’s true. You really don’t know how to be humble at all!”

“You little rascal, you’re impossible. Day after day, you never know when to stop,” Ye Cheng said, shaking his head helplessly.

Indeed!

Who else’s little girl was like his?

Well, that was because he spoiled her.

But he liked spoiling her.

What else could he do? She was his only grandchild.

If he could, he would have raised her like a precious treasure.

“Grandpa, you shouldn’t say that. If I’m naughty, it’s because you spoil me. Besides, I like it this way. It’s just my nature. Humility? I don’t need that! I’m an honest and well-behaved good kid who tells it like it is!”

“I remember everything grandpa’s done for me,” Ye Wan said playfully.

Ye Cheng: “...”

What a response!

This really...

And she even made it about him.

This child was truly remarkable.

Her way with words left him speechless.

“Such honesty!” Ye Cheng said with a wry smile as he looked at his granddaughter.

She was really impossible!

“Hehe! All right, grandpa, you should sit here and rest. I still have two more exercises to finish,” Ye Wan said.

“All right, all right, I’ll stay here with you,” Ye Cheng nodded and sat down in the nearby rocking chair.

He loved these peaceful days.

They were quiet and warm.

Life was becoming more hopeful.