Chapter 22: How Did You Two Meet?
After a few steps, Han Qing turned back. “There are two other men by the iron plate; they’re not good guys. Do whatever you want with them.”
Han Qing led Ji Nian and Qin Xiao home.
Along the way, Han Qing said, “Don’t take it to heart. The villagers don’t mean any harm; they’re just concerned about safety.”
Ji Nian nodded. “I know.”
Qin Xiao responded. “I understand.”
“So, once we’re up the mountain, let’s stay up there and avoid scaring those cowards to death.”
If these two grandsons suddenly turned into zombies, they would bite her first.
Of course, the probability of that was probably very low.
Han Qing’s house was built on the mountain.
Initially, all the houses in the village were on the mountain, but later, because it was inconvenient, they moved down.
Han Qing didn’t move; she felt it was the same anywhere; it was all about sleeping, eating, and another day passing by.
The mountain air was good; the greenery was lush, quiet and peaceful. The only drawback was the difficult path.
The easier part was the stone steps, covered in moss.
The difficult parts didn’t need mentioning; it was bumpy, and one would sink in and out with each step. After going back and forth, their pants and shoes would be covered in mud.
The mountain climate was humid, and the humidity was even heavier at night.
Moonlight could barely penetrate the dense foliage, obstructing vision; nothing was clearly visible.
Han Qing was fine; she was familiar with the path.
She lit three torches with a lighter, and each of them held one and continued walking.
“That boyfriend of Xiao Xiao’s, what’s your name?”
Han Qing asked idly.
“I’m not Qin Xiao’s boyfriend.”
Ji Nian’s voice was devoid of warmth. “My name is Ji Nian.”
“Not a boyfriend? Oh…”
Han Qing nodded. “You’re not in a relationship yet? Oh, haha… this old lady was thinking too much.”
Thinking way too much!
Ji Nian thought to himself. Qin Xiao, beside him, laughed. “Grandma, I didn’t expect you to be so open-minded; you even understand this?”
“Nonsense, has this been rare throughout history? What’s so strange?”
Han Qing was very open-minded, perhaps a bit too much. “How many high-ranking officials and nobles throughout history weren’t? Wasn’t there a drama recently about two men in a relationship? It was pretty good. Don’t you watch those?”
Han Qing glanced at him disdainfully.
“…I didn’t watch it.”
Qin Xiao thought, wow, his grandmother was so open-minded; she even watched BL dramas!
“Life is just like that. What about men and women, age differences? It’s all nonsense. It’s not easy to find someone you like, who also likes you, and is willing to give their life for you.”
Han Qing stated her opinion and patted Qin Xiao. “You kid, I don’t know if you’ll be able to find someone. In this world, it’s hard to find even a dog.”
Qin Xiao: …
Even if there is, I wouldn’t date a dog!!
Dog: …
Who the hell would want to date you!!
The road was long, and they chatted a lot.
Han Qing and Qin Xiao chatted a lot, and even though Ji Nian walked beside them and didn’t want to listen, he still heard a lot.
How to put it?
In his impression, all grandmothers were kind, gentle, and would always ask their grandchildren, “Sweetheart, do you want some candy?”
Han Qing shattered his perception; she was like another version of Qin Xiao, only older.
His cells were overly active.
“That, Ji Nian? Is it Ji Nian? What about you? Are you also the only one left in your family?”
Han Qing suddenly asked him, pulling Qin Xiao away and walking side-by-side with Ji Nian.
“Mm.”
Ji Nian responded.
“Sigh…”
Han Qing sighed. “Don’t be sad; it’s the same in this world. Every family has lost people; some have lost their entire families. We’re actually quite lucky.”
Qin Xiao’s grandmother’s way of comforting people was truly unique.
“Actually, we shouldn’t think too much. Who knows what tomorrow will bring? Maybe before we get home, we’ll mutate, and the three of us will become zombies, hahaha…”
“Grandma, what are you talking about?”
Qin Xiao was taken aback; was this comforting him or scaring him?
Han Qing looked at him, realizing she said something wrong and laughed. “I mean, don’t be sad; being sad is useless. It’s better to be happy.”
“I know.”
Ji Nian nodded.
Han Qing put her arm around Ji Nian’s shoulder, showing some tenderness. “Thank you for saving us. I don’t have much to offer in return. So, from now on, follow Xiao Xiao and call me Grandma. I guarantee you won’t go hungry as long as there’s food. If zombies come, I’ll fight, and you two run. What do you think?”
The torches were held above their heads, illuminating the dark surroundings. The soft light fell on Han Qing’s face, and her eyebrows revealed a valiant spirit; her bright eyes stared at Ji Nian.
Just as Ji Nian was about to nod, Qin Xiao put his elbow on Ji Nian’s shoulder. “This way, our relationship gets closer. My grandma is your grandma; call me big brother.”
Ji Nian glanced at him, as if looking at a piece of shit, and then walked forward.
Qin Xiao: …
Seeing this, Han Qing was puzzled. She asked Qin Xiao, “What’s wrong? Little Nian Nian seems unhappy with you.”
“Ah…this?”
Qin Xiao didn’t know how to say it. “Nothing? He’s always like this.”
“Then how did you two get together?”
Han Qing was curious.
Qin Xiao walked forward with her, following behind Ji Nian. “We live in the same neighborhood, but we didn’t really know each other.”
“Oh.”
Han Qing nodded thoughtfully. “You’ve been through a lot together. Little Nian Nian is a good person, although his temper seems a bit bad. But you’re already glib enough; if you were both like that, you’d probably just argue.”
“Xiao Xiao, regardless, just because Little Nian Nian saved us, we should treat him well. If he has a bad temper, just bear with it. There aren’t many good people in this world; I think Little Nian Nian is good.”
Qin Xiao: …
Qin Xiao was momentarily confused. Why did it sound like she was trying to set them up?
“Grandma, we’re not boyfriends; we’re just ordinary friends.”
“I know.” Han Qing looked at him. “That’s exactly what I mean—ordinary friends.”
Han Qing insisted she was innocent; if you think there’s a problem, then you’re the one with the problem!
Ji Nian, walking ahead, listened to their grandfather and granddaughter’s back-and-forth conversation, repeatedly taking deep breaths to suppress his impending explosion.
Boyfriends?
Dating?
Seriously?!
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