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"No, I lived in an orphanage in Beijing until I was six." Mentioning the orphanage, where the children and their caretakers were, An Xin Ya felt a deep connection to that place.
"An orphan?" Shouya was quite surprised. If An Xin Ya hadn't told him herself, he would never have known she was an orphan. "So your grandmother isn't your biological grandmother?"
"No, but she treats me very well, really well. She has always regarded me as her own granddaughter. Whatever I want, she buys for me..." Suddenly bringing this up made An Xin Ya feel an inexplicable pain in her heart. The memory of that car accident was still fresh in her mind, causing her deep sorrow. Because of that accident, she lost her eyesight and could no longer see anything; her world was shrouded in darkness.
Shouya sat beside her, looking at her with deep eyes. Her voice trembled slightly as she stopped speaking. He knew he shouldn't press further; it would be disrespectful to her. However, he genuinely wanted to know about her past so he could help her find a way to heal her eyes.
An Xin Ya furrowed her brows, looking sorrowful and troubled. Thinking of Brother Shouya beside her, she didn't want her sadness to affect him. She then fumbled to pick up some rice rolls from the lunchbox but couldn't manage to do so no matter how hard she tried.
Seeing this, Shouya quickly took the chopsticks from her hands and said, "Let me help you. These rolls are called Rice Noodle Rolls; they are a snack from Southern Guangdong, right? I don't really know much about it, but I heard the Boss say they're delicious, so I bought some for you to try. They are rolled up with strips inside containing pork, eggs, and shrimp among other things—very nutritious with protein, trace elements, and vitamins..."
Shouya picked up some and fed An Xin Ya. Watching her chew slowly with delight made his eyes light up; he had never tasted such delicious and unique snacks before. He nodded in praise that they were very tasty and smooth.
"Do you like it?" Shouya asked gently as he looked at her.
"Yes, I like it very much! By the way, Brother Shouya, where did you buy this?" An Xin Ya turned her face towards him, gazing into his eyes with a beautiful watery look.
"Over in Chinatown; there are many Chinese snacks there since it's a gathering place for Chinese people..." Shouya replied.
"Oh, I've been there before! But I only went to visit relatives and friends."
"Really? Next time when I have time, I'll drive you over there to explore and eat something..."
"Okay!" An Xin Ya agreed excitedly. Then she thought of something else; her expression changed slightly as she lowered her eyelids and softly said, "Besides my grandmother and my foster parents, no one has ever treated me this well."
Shouya reached out to gently stroke her smooth hair and smiled gracefully. "Silly girl, whether now or in the future, I will always treat you well."
Hearing Brother Shouya's words made An Xin Ya pause for a moment; she hurriedly lifted her gaze to meet his. She sensed the subtle feelings he had for her. Her heart raced like a startled deer, pounding non-stop. She realized that her face felt as hot as boiling coffee.
Seeing the panic on her face, Shouya realized he had gone a bit too far and was a little carried away. He chuckled and explained, "What I mean is, if you ever need anything in the future, just let me know. I will do my best to help you."
"Okay!" An Xin Ya seemed to think of something and added, "I really feel bad about always bothering you!"
"There’s no need to feel bad. If you consider me a friend, then you shouldn’t be so polite," Shouya said with a smile.
An Xin Ya only smiled back and didn’t say anything. Shouya wanted to personally feed her, but An Xin Ya felt a bit shy and told him she could manage on her own. She took the chopsticks from his hand and started eating by herself. The food tasted delicious, but her mind kept recalling what Brother Shouya had said earlier, wondering if he had feelings for her.
It couldn't be possible; it absolutely couldn't be. She could genuinely feel that Brother Shouya was a good person, and the reason he helped her was out of sympathy. How could he possibly have romantic feelings for her?
Even if he felt sympathy and wanted to help her, she didn’t think it was ironic at all. Even if Brother Shouya had feelings for her, it was impossible for them to be together.
Maybe she was just being too sensitive! Women tend to be more sensitive creatures. Perhaps Brother Shouya's feelings for her were purely those of friendship!
At nine o'clock in the morning, Shouya drove An Xin Ya to the hospital to visit Grandma An.
Grandma An looked quite well today but still needed to stay in the hospital for observation for a few more days—probably about a week—before she could be discharged next week.
"Grandma, Brother Shouya and I came to see you! How are you feeling today?" As soon as An Xin Ya walked into the ward, she heard her grandmother's excited voice. With Shouya's support, she walked over to Grandma An's bedside, tightly holding her hand and continuously asking with concern.
"I'm doing great!" Grandma An gently patted her granddaughter's hand and smiled.
"Hello, Grandma!" Shouya placed the fruit basket he was holding on the table and turned back to greet Grandma An, who was leaning against the bed. "You look pretty good today!"
He said this to reassure An Xin Ya, who was worried about her grandmother's condition.
Shouya moved a chair for An Xin Ya to sit down so she could chat with Grandma An.
This action did not go unnoticed by Grandma An, who thought that this young and handsome guy was quite nice. Seeing how well he treated her granddaughter made her very happy inside.
Grandma An beamed a radiant smile, holding her granddaughter's hand. Although she could not see, her kind heart would still attract someone.
"I'll wash these fruits first; you all can chat," Shouya said as he placed the fresh fruits in a bowl and walked out of the hospital room to wash them in the restroom.
"Xinya, this young man is quite good. Not only is he handsome, but he is also kind-hearted and so gentle with people, especially with you. He is considerate and attentive," Grandma An said, holding An Xin Ya's hand and looking at her flower-like beautiful face as soon as Shouya left the room.
"Grandma..." An Xin Ya understood what her grandmother meant and shyly pouted, her cheeks flushing with two rosy hues. It was precisely because of this that she felt unworthy of him. She was a person with disabilities; how could she deserve him?! Thinking of this made her feel both inferior and sorrowful.
"What's wrong? Are you shy? If he truly cares for you and wants to marry you, then Grandma will be at ease!" Grandma An gently stroked her granddaughter's flowing hair and said softly.
"I-I don't want to get married so soon!" An Xin Ya stammered, feeling her face burning hot, her heart racing uncontrollably.
"Think about it; Grandma has reached this age and will eventually pass away. Who knows when one day, I might just close my eyes and leave," Grandma An said lovingly, looking at her granddaughter. Heaven had been too cruel to her; why did it take away her eyesight?!
"Grandma, you won't die; you'll live to be a hundred years old! You will definitely live a long life..." An Xin Ya furrowed her brows tightly, gripping her grandmother's hand firmly, shaking her head as she exclaimed. She only had this one relative left; she could not lose her.
Grandma An sighed and said, "Life, aging, illness, and death are natural laws that cannot be changed."
It was just like her late husband, who passed away last year. At that time, she shed tears calmly without much emotional fluctuation because she still needed to care for An Xin Ya until she found a man who truly cared for her.
With tears in her eyes, An Xin Ya didn't know what to say.
At that moment, Shouya returned with the fruits. As he walked into the room, he sensed something was off; the atmosphere felt somewhat oppressive. He noticed An Xin Ya's eyes were red as if she had been crying. Upon hearing his footsteps, she quickly wiped away the tears on her face.
"Oh right, Grandma, let me peel an apple for you!" Shouya broke the oppressive atmosphere as he picked up an apple and peeled it for Grandma An.
"Sure! Thank you, Shouya!" Receiving the apple from Shouya, Grandma An lifted her eyes, which sparkled with excitement and joy. "Shouya, your meticulous help to us both means so much to me. I truly don't know how to repay you! Xinya is so fortunate to have a friend like you."
"Grandma An, please don't say that. It's just what I should do," Shouya replied shyly. He felt these things were not worth mentioning. Of course, he was more than happy to help Grandma An and An Xin Ya.
They chatted for a while in Grandma An's hospital room, with most of the conversation centered around Shouya. Grandma An asked him various questions as if she were conducting a census—how old he was, where he worked, where he lived, whether he had a girlfriend, and so on.
An Xin Ya naturally understood her grandmother's intentions, which made her feel quite embarrassed.
In the middle of their conversation, Shouya received a phone call from Faisal. However, it was nothing urgent; Faisal just reminded him that he must attend his engagement party with Yezi next month.
After Shouya ended the call and turned around, he was surprised to see An Xin Ya standing in front of him and asked curiously, "How did you come out?"
"Grandma got tired and needed to rest. I didn't want to disturb her, so I stepped outside. I heard you on the phone and didn't dare to call you..." An Xin Ya said softly, a fresh smile curving at the corners of her mouth, her clear eyes reflecting his shadow.
"Then let me take you back!" Shouya said gently as he put away his phone.
"Okay!" She nodded, not insisting on staying with her grandmother like she had done the previous two times.
Shouya carefully supported An Xin Ya as they walked out of the hospital doors, attracting the attention of doctors, nurses, and patients alike. Those who didn’t know them might have thought they were a couple! A perfect match!
Once in the car, Shouya wanted to fasten An Xin Ya's seatbelt for her, but she politely declined. "Brother Shouya, let me do it. I can manage by myself. I feel really bad bothering you every time!"
Shouya didn’t insist further and allowed her to do it herself.
As they drove along smoothly on the road, Shouya noticed that An Xin Ya was silent, gazing out of the car window. The wind blew in, tousling her hair, and the golden sunlight illuminated her face beautifully!
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