In the fast-paced urban jungle, the old town seems to be a pure land forgotten by time, exuding a sense of leisure and laziness.

Here, every bluestone slab seems to tell a story from the past, and every old house carries the weight of history.

Gucheng is an old city, and many buildings in the old city have a strong historical atmosphere.

Even Mr. Jiang, an elder who is used to the bustling city, showed some curiosity and surprise in his eyes at this moment.

He looked around and asked softly, "Was the Gu family's old house also in a corner of this old city before?"

Gu Ranle smiled slightly and nodded, "Yes, the Gu family's old house and the Luo family's used to be neighbors, and the two courtyards were next to each other."

When she said this, a trace of regret flashed in her eyes.

Although the old house of the Gu family was more spacious than that of the Luo family, it was divided and sold at a low price under the impulse of Mr. Gu, and now it is no longer what it used to be.

Upon hearing this, Mr. Jiang couldn't help but sigh.

But he was soon attracted by the unique charm of the old town.

Although the buildings here are not as majestic as the skyscrapers in the city, they reveal a sense of simplicity and elegance everywhere.

Behind every door, there seems to be an unknown story hidden.

The three of them walked on the bluestone path at a leisurely pace.

Jiang Haisheng was holding a gift in his hand with a warm smile on his face.

Gu Ranle pushed Mr. Jiang's wheelchair and introduced him to the customs and culture of the old city from time to time.

On summer nights, the gentle breeze blows away the heat of the day.

People in the old town seem to particularly enjoy this tranquility and comfort.

Elderly people sat in groups of three or four around the small stone table at the door, enjoying home-cooked food and chatting about daily life.

Their laughter and conversation intertwined to form a beautiful symphony.

Whether we know each other or not, we will greet each other with a smile when we meet.

"Have you eaten?" An enthusiastic old man greeted the three people warmly when he saw them passing by.

"Not yet, big brother." Jiang Haisheng responded with a smile.

"Come and try the steamed sweet potatoes that I grew myself. They are so sweet." The old man enthusiastically handed the steamed sweet potatoes to the three people.

The three of them took the sweet potatoes, thanked them, chatted for a few words, and continued walking forward.

"This world is full of the flavor of fireworks!" Mr. Jiang sighed.

"Yes," Gu Ranle agreed with a smile, "Although big cities are prosperous, they can sometimes make people feel cold. On the contrary, here, although the place is not big, it is full of human touch everywhere."

The three of them talked as they walked, stopping from time to time to greet passers-by.

By the time we arrived at the Luo family's old house, it was already more than half an hour later.

Fu Hanting waited at the gate for a long time.

When he saw the three of them, he greeted them with a smile, "Grandpa Jiang, Uncle Jiang, Lele, you are here."

Gu Ranle looked up and was slightly stunned by the sight of Fu Hanting in front of her.

We are used to seeing him in a suit and tie on weekdays, but at this moment he changed into sportswear, as if he was a different person.

The light-colored clothes made him look particularly young, as if time had suddenly gone back ten years, which was eye-catching.

Fu Hanting noticed Gu Ranle's gaze and tugged at his clothes uncomfortably.

To be honest, he almost never wears sportswear except when exercising, and even if he does, he only chooses dark colors.

But today, he was forced to wear a light-colored sportswear, which made him feel uncomfortable all over.

All this was his father's idea.

The old man forced him to change into this outfit, on the grounds that light colors make people look younger.

He didn't want to change, but the old man actually forced him to do so by going on a hunger strike. He is an old man, but he is becoming more and more like a child. It's really laughable.

After welcoming the three people into the house, Fu Hanting went to the kitchen.

In the kitchen, the aroma of food wafts into the air, making people salivate.

The sumptuous meal has already been prepared, and everyone is just waiting to gather together to drink and enjoy the food.

The restaurant and the kitchen are separated by only a wall, and soon, plates of delicious dishes were served on the table.

Fu Hanting looked at the results in front of him with satisfaction, then turned and walked into the house to call someone.

However, just as he reached the door, he heard the old man's loud voice coming from inside the house: "Old Jiang, have you heard about it? That news!"

Upon hearing this, Mr. Jiang was stunned, his eyes widened, and he asked in confusion: "Why do you always talk without a beginning or an end? What did I hear?"

"I mean, the girl broke up with the boy from the Li family!" Old Master Luo said anxiously.

"That's nonsense!" Old Master Jiang slammed the table and angrily refuted, "Last night, that kid went to my house to look for Lele. They were as close as one person. How could they break up? Old Luo, I know what you're thinking, but you'd better not interfere in the children's affairs, otherwise don't blame me for turning against you!"

Mr. Luo was rebuked by Mr. Jiang and stared anxiously.

He quickly turned to Gu Ranle and asked anxiously, "Little girl, tell him quickly, have you and Li Shenzhi broken up?"

Seeing this, Gu Ranle thought to himself: Grandpa’s acting is really similar, but he is too emotional, which is not good for his health.

So, she quickly patted Mr. Jiang's shoulder and gently advised, "Grandpa, don't be so excited. I've told you to stay calm when encountering things. What about me and Li Shenzhi? What should I say?"

She sighed and continued, "We did break up last night, but he changed his mind at noon today and said he didn't want to break up anymore."

"Ah?" The two old men made surprised sounds at the same time.

Gu Ranle looked at their surprised expressions, smiled bitterly and shook her head, "Don't mention him. Mentioning him will affect my mood. Let's go eat first. I'm hungry."

Having said that, she walked out of the house first.

When she looked up and saw Fu Hanting standing outside the door, she smiled slightly.

"Brother, you look really energetic in this outfit. You look several years younger."

Fu Hanting seemed a little unaccustomed to such compliments. He subconsciously tugged at his collar, with a somewhat unnatural movement.

"Really? It seems that grandpa is right."

"What did grandpa say?" Gu Ranle asked curiously.

"He said that wearing it like this would make him look younger."

There was a hint of helplessness in Fu Hanting's tone, and he seemed to find the old man's obsession a little funny.

Gu Ranle couldn't help but raise his eyebrows when he heard this. "Actually, you're not old, brother. It's just that you dress too maturely. To be honest, for a man of your age, maturity is a kind of charm. However, you're really too serious. Even if a girl likes you, she won't dare to approach you easily."

After hearing this, Fu Hanting smiled indifferently, "That means they still don't like me enough."

"That's true." Gu Ranle nodded in agreement, then changed the subject, "Okay, let's go to the restaurant to eat. I can smell the fragrance of the food. I'm so hungry."

As they talked, they walked towards the restaurant. But behind them came the unwilling voice of Mr. Luo: "Girl, he said he regretted it and didn't want to break up. Do you just agree to it?"

Mr. Jiang had an expression as if he had known this would happen. "That guy is obviously a clingy person. How could he let go so easily?"

Mr. Luo was obviously not convinced. "Breaking up is breaking up. How can there be any reason to regret it? Does he think this is just a child's play? Who will give him a second chance! Boss, you have to seize the opportunity for me!"

"..."

However, where was the boss at the door?

But the yard was so small and Mr. Luo had such a loud voice that Gu Ranle and Fu Hanting in the restaurant could hear him.

Gu Ranle glanced at Fu Hanting, and seeing that he looked normal, she raised her eyebrows slightly.

Her eyes turned to the dazzling array of delicacies on the dining table. These dishes looked so tempting that she couldn't help swallowing.

She resisted the urge to take action immediately and turned to look at Fu Hanting again, "Grandpa seems to want us to be together, big brother, what do you think?"

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