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"Grandma An" saw him and quickly invited him to sit down and eat.
"Shouya" smiled and sat down, but he didn't start eating right away; instead, he wanted to wait for "An Xin Ya" to finish washing up before they ate together.
Once "An Xin Ya" was done, she carefully made her way out. Seeing her come out, "Shouya," who was sitting on the stool, quickly stood up and reached out to help her sit down. Then he turned around and called out loudly for "Grandma An" to come eat.
"Grandma An" responded from the kitchen and soon walked out, sitting in front of them, urging "Shouya" to eat without being polite! To "Grandma An," she had already considered "Shouya" as part of the family.
"Shouya" initially wanted to ask "Grandma An" what she had decided, but realizing it might seem a bit urgent, he decided to wait a day or two before asking.
At that moment, "Grandma An" came out of the kitchen carrying a plate of fruit and sat across from him. She said, "Shouya, I've thought it over, so you can confidently take 'Xinya' to New York!"
"Really?!" "Shouya" exclaimed in surprise, thinking he might have misheard.
"Really," "Grandma An" calmly repeated. She then took the silent "An Xin Ya's" hand and noticed her expression was very calm now, unlike the heavy and anxious look from yesterday.
"Yes, Brother Shouya, I've thought it through and decided to go to New York with you," "An Xin Ya" said.
Hearing this from "An Xin Ya," "Shouya" excitedly grabbed her hand and said enthusiastically, "That's great, Xinya! Once we get to New York, I have a professional medical team and a research center there; they will definitely help restore your eyesight."
Seeing how excited "Shouya" was and how he held onto "Xinya's" hand with such intensity showed just how much he cared for her.
He also noticed that "Xinya's" face was flushed with shyness, slightly reddened like the beautiful hues of a sunset.
"Grandma An" felt that these two were treating her as if she were invisible. She coughed lightly twice while holding her hand near her mouth.
Both "Shouya" and "An Xin Ya" realized what was happening. "An Xin Ya," feeling embarrassed, quickly pulled her hand back, sat up straight, lowered her gaze, pursed her lips, and said nothing.
At that moment, she felt her heart racing and her cheeks burning hot like boiling coffee.
“Come on, eat some fruit!” “Grandma An” looked at her granddaughter, who seemed like a young girl who had found her beloved boy but was flustered and unsure.
Seeing her shy demeanor reminded “Grandma An” of her own youthful days filled with infatuation many years ago; it was just a hazy memory now.
"By the way, Brother Shouya, when are you taking me to New York?" An Xin Ya suddenly asked, seeming more eager than anyone else. She vividly remembered what her grandmother had whispered in her ear last night. She longed for clarity and wanted to see her grandmother, Brother Shouya, Wushuang, Ieyako, and the neighbors who had lived here for so many years...
"If possible, tomorrow! I'll take you to New York tomorrow," Shouya said, looking into An Xin Ya's eyes, hoping it would be as soon as possible.
"Alright, let's make it tomorrow!" An Xin Ya nodded in agreement. She turned to her grandmother and said, "Grandma, while I'm away, please take good care of yourself."
"Go with Shouya without worry; I can take care of myself. Don't worry too much about Grandma," Grandma An said, her eyes filled with reluctance as she tightly held An Xin Ya's hand.
"Don't worry, Grandma. I will definitely cure Xinya's eyes," Shouya said firmly, looking at Grandma An.
"I believe in you. I believe you will cure Xinya's eyes. Grandma believes in you and trusts that Xinya will regain her sight and be able to see..." Grandma An was so emotional that tears streamed down her face. Realizing she was losing control, she instinctively wiped away her tears.
Hearing her grandmother cry made An Xin Ya furrow her brow. She squeezed Grandma's hand back with a serious expression, unsure of what to say.
Because once they left, who knew when they would return? A month? Two months? Three months? Half a year? Or even a year...
Sitting nearby, Shouya felt a sudden pang in his heart as he looked at the two of them, not knowing what words could comfort them.
However, Shouya felt quite confident about this trip to New York. There was a professional treatment team there and an experimental center. Not long ago, he had contacted an ophthalmologist and invited him to New York to study the condition together.
"Brother Shouya, thank you!" When Shouya was leaving, An Xin Ya insisted on seeing him downstairs and sincerely expressed her gratitude.
"What are you thanking me for? This is what I should do. For you, I'm willing to give anything," Shouya said gently as he placed his hands on An Xin Ya's delicate shoulders.
An Xin Ya's heart raced suddenly; her face flushed red as she lowered her eyelids, unsure of what to say!
Before getting into the car, Shouya gently kissed her smooth forehead.
An Xin Ya felt the warmth of his lingering kiss on her forehead; her heart raced uncontrollably as she tightly clenched her hands, sweat forming in her palms.
That evening, Grandma An helped Xinya pack clothes while Xinya sat nearby listening to her grandmother moving around in her room and the sound of her constant chatter. To her, Grandma's voice was the most beautiful sound in the world.
She remained silent, only responding when Grandma An reminded her of something. The reason for this was that she didn't want to speak and risk breaking down into tears, putting both of them in a situation of life and death separation.
Before this, An Xin Ya had received a call from Brother Shouya. They only chatted for a short while before hanging up; she just wanted to spend more time with her grandmother.
By ten o'clock that night, An Xin Ya once again asked her grandmother to accompany her to sleep and tell her a story. Her grandmother told her the tale of Cinderella. Once upon a time, a wealthy man's wife fell gravely ill. Before she passed away, she called her only daughter to her side and said, "Dear daughter, after I am gone, I will watch over you from the underworld and bless you..."
The next day, when An Xin Ya woke up, Grandma An was no longer by her bedside; she had already gotten up and was in the kitchen preparing breakfast, just as she had done for many years without any change.
An Xin Ya got out of bed and stumbled to the window. She opened it, and a gentle breeze greeted her, refreshing like her grandmother's hand lightly caressing her face, comforting and warm.
Shouya did not arrive that early; he returned to the base first before driving to the small town. He did not need to pack anything since he had left some clothes and personal items from his last trip to New York.
When he arrived downstairs, Shouya opened the car door and stepped out, striding up to the second floor. He knocked on An Xin Ya's door.
Grandma An answered the door. Seeing Shouya, she smiled and said, "You're here!"
She then invited Shouya in and turned back to gently knock on the door again, softly informing An Xin Ya inside that Shouya had arrived.
A muffled "Hmm" came from inside, followed by An Xin Ya emerging from her room, feeling her way toward the living room. Her keen sense of smell allowed her to detect his unique jasmine fragrance from afar. She smiled slightly and said, "Brother Shouya!"
"Did you sleep well last night?" Shouya asked gently as he approached her with his hands in his pockets, his gaze soft as water.
"Not bad!" An Xin Ya replied calmly. With her grandmother by her side these past few days, she had slept very soundly without experiencing any nightmares like before.
"I made some soup noodles; eat them while they're hot!" Grandma An said as she entered with a tray holding three bowls of steaming soup noodles topped with cilantro and a sprinkle of green onions, filling the air with a delightful aroma!
Shouya smiled lightly and carefully helped An Xin Ya sit down. He placed chopsticks in her hands and reminded her to be careful as they might be hot.
She remembered every detail of what Brother Shouya did for her, which warmed her heart. Taking the chopsticks, she wore a faint smile at the corners of her mouth.
If her eye injury healed and she regained her sight, she would definitely take a good look at what Brother Shouya looked like. From the moment he secretly appeared in the music room to listen to her play, she had wanted to see his true face. Unfortunately, being blind meant she could not see him at all; instead, she could only imagine his features in her mind...
Grandma An sat down as well, smiling at the two of them. Seeing how attentive Shouya was toward Xinya reassured her about him taking Xinya to New York for treatment.
After finishing breakfast, Grandma An went into the room to help Xinya with her luggage. Seeing this, Shouya quickly stepped forward to assist her.
Grandma An looked at Xinya, her eyes suddenly moist.
The perceptive An Xin Ya sensed something and furrowed her brows, her expression filled with sorrow. She reached out and grabbed her grandmother's hand, looking directly into her eyes, her pupils reflecting her grandmother's aged face. She smiled and said, "Grandma, don't be sad. I'm just going to New York for eye treatment; it's not like I'm going far. Once I'm better, I'll come back to see you right away."
"Mm-hmm..." Grandma An quickly wiped away the tears on her face and nodded. She didn't want their parting to be filled with sadness, so she smiled and held Xinya's hand tightly, saying, "While Grandma isn't by your side, you need to take good care of yourself and listen to the doctor's advice..."
Grandma An then turned to Shouya and said, "I'm leaving Xinya in your care, Shouya. Please take good care of her for me."
"I will, Grandma. Please don't worry! I will take good care of her and make sure her eye injury is treated," Shouya assured firmly.
Although An Xin Ya appeared calm on the surface, she felt a deep sense of reluctance inside. She had to control her emotions and not let this separation become too painful.
Grandma An personally saw them downstairs. Before getting into the car, Xinya gave her grandmother a hug. Then Shouya whispered something in her ear, prompting her to leave Grandma's embrace without saying a word. With Shouya's assistance, she sat in the car.
Through the rearview mirror, Shouya saw Grandma An standing there, quietly watching their car leave. She wiped away the tears at the corners of her eyes, her silhouette lonely and desolate.
He withdrew his gaze and turned to look at An Xin Ya sitting silently beside him. To his surprise, he noticed her eyes were red, and tears were falling uncontrollably.
His heart ached suddenly; he didn't know what words could comfort An Xin Ya, so he reached out and held her hand gently. "Xinya's eyes will definitely be healed; Grandma believes in you and believes that Xinya will regain her sight and be able to see again..." Grandma An said emotionally, shedding tears as she realized she had lost control of herself and instinctively wiped away the tears.
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