As soon as Gu Ranle returned home, Mr. Jiang's eyes were instantly fixed on her, and his nervousness was evident in his expression.

He walked around Gu Ranle, checking her up and down carefully, until he was sure that she was truly unharmed, and then he breathed a sigh of relief.

"Grandpa, don't worry, I'm really fine."

Gu Ranle said with a smile, took out a bag of instant noodles from his pocket, and gently tore it apart. The "hissing" sound seemed particularly crisp in the quiet air.

"Come, Grandpa, try this. It's crispy and delicious!"

She handed over the instant noodles, turned around and gave a packet to Jiang Haisheng. Not wanting to be left behind, she opened a packet and sat opposite Grandpa Jiang. The three of them sat around like this and began their "instant noodles time".

"LeLe..."

Mr. Jiang seemed to be hesitant to speak, his eyes full of complicated emotions, as if he had a thousand words to say but didn't know where to start.

Gu Ranle understood what was going on. She took a light bite of the instant noodles, and the "crunch" sound seemed to be an accompaniment to her next words.

"I know what you want to say, Grandpa. Don't worry, I know what I am doing and I can handle this matter properly."

Old Master Jiang held the instant noodles in his hand, and the wrapping paper made a slight sound in his hand. He sighed, with a hint of helplessness and heartache in his voice.

"Child, you always carry everything on your shoulders. Grandpa is still alive, and you still have family to rely on. You don't have to handle everything by yourself. If your father were still alive, he would feel so sad to see you like this..."

When he was moved, the old man's eyes gradually turned red, and that red color was like the sunset glow, which made people feel pity.

What Gu Ranle hated most was seeing her relatives crying because of her, especially elders like Grandpa Jiang who were full of love and care for her.

She quickly put down the instant noodles in her hand, reached out and gently patted the back of Mr. Jiang's hand.

"Look at you, why are your eyes red again while you're talking? Okay, okay, I'll leave this matter to you, is that okay?"

When Mr. Jiang heard this, tears finally welled up in his eyes, but he smiled like a child and raised his arm to wipe away his tears.

"Are you telling the truth? Didn't you lie to me?"

Gu Ranle nodded vigorously and took another bite of the instant noodles. The "crunch" sound seemed to prove her words. "It's more real than pearls, I swear!"

Old Master Jiang burst into laughter, and a smile as bright as a flower bloomed on his face.

He patted his chest and assured, "Don't worry, Grandpa will definitely do everything beautifully and won't let you down!"

These words came out of his mouth without any exaggeration or falsehood, but were full of confidence and determination.

Gu Ranle knew that although Mr. Jiang was old, his ability and methods of doing things were not ambiguous at all, so she could rest assured in handing the matter over to him.

She continued to chew the instant noodles, and the "crunching" sound seemed to accompany her inner peace and trust.

"I believe in your ability, there will be no problem."

Old Master Jiang was not to be outdone. He opened his mouth wide and took a bite of the instant noodles. The crisp sound echoed among the three of them.

Although he is over 80 years old, he has not lost many teeth and they are in very good condition. He can eat meat and bones without any problem, not to mention this crispy instant noodles.

While eating, he turned to look at Jiang Haisheng, his eyes full of trust and expectation.

"Old Jiang, I don't need to tell you what to do, right? You should know what to do."

Jiang Haisheng nodded solemnly, "No, I'll do it right away. Don't worry, I will handle the matter properly."

After saying that, he turned around and left with the instant noodles. After walking a few steps, he couldn't help but open the bag and take a bite.

The crisp and loud "crunch" sound was accompanied by his satisfied exclamation, "Wow! This instant noodle is really crispy, crunchy and fragrant. It's really delicious!"

"Grandpa, how about we eat dumplings tonight?" Gu Ranle suggested softly, with anticipation gleaming in her eyes.

When Mr. Jiang heard this, a warm smile immediately appeared on his face, and he nodded repeatedly, "Good idea! I was craving those dumplings too."

"What kind of filling do you want?" Gu Ranle asked.

"Grandpa will eat whatever filling you eat. He is not picky about food." Grandpa Jiang smiled kindly, his eyes full of doting on his granddaughter.

"Then how about a combination of pork, radish, tofu and green onions? I don't think you've ever had this kind of filling before, have you?"

Old Master Jiang shook his head and said with a smile, "I've definitely never eaten this. I've eaten pork and green onion, pork and radish and green onion, but this pork and radish and green onion with tofu filling is the first time I've heard of it."

"Then you'll be in for a treat tonight. I guarantee you'll love the taste. I also tasted this kind of stuffing made by Wang Ma by chance, and it was absolutely amazing!"

Gu Ranle said confidently, as if he had already foreseen the satisfied expression on his grandfather's face after tasting it.

"In that case, how about we start making them together this afternoon?" Old Master Jiang suggested, his eyes gleaming with eagerness.

Gu Ranle raised her eyebrows when she heard this, and said in surprise: "You can also make dumplings? You are really a hidden talent!"

When Mr. Jiang heard this, he puffed out his chest and said proudly, "Of course! Grandpa was a master cook in the family when he was young, but his health has not been as good as before in recent years, so he gradually put down the spatula. When Grandpa is in good spirits one day, I will cook a full banquet for you to try!"

"Okay! Then I'll look forward to grandpa's feast!" Gu Ranle smiled brightly, her heart full of expectations for the future.

The two were chatting happily when Aunt Wang appeared at the right time and invited them to have lunch.

At the lunch table, Aunt Wang carefully prepared steamed noodles, and paired them with two soups, one sweet and one salty. The food was delicious and appetizing, which whetted people's appetite.

After dinner, Mr. Jiang stretched his muscles for a while and then went to take a nap.

Gu Ranle decided to drive Wang Ma to the supermarket to buy the ingredients needed for making dumplings.

Because there were no ready-made radishes and tofu at home, we needed to buy some on the spur of the moment.

"Miss, you take a rest. I can go by myself." Aunt Wang said with concern, not wanting her to be too tired.

Gu Ranle smiled and shook her head. "I have nothing to do anyway, so I might as well go shopping in the supermarket. Maybe I can find some other good things."

Having said that, she went to the garage, picked out a low-key and practical business car, and set off with Wang Ma.

Not long after driving onto the main road, Mother Wang suddenly noticed a car in the rearview mirror and her expression became nervous.

"Miss, look behind us, there's a car following us." Aunt Wang reminded in a low voice, with a hint of uneasiness in her tone.

Gu Ranle glanced at him indifferently through the rearview mirror, and then a smile appeared on her lips, "Auntie Wang, you are really alert! Don't worry, they are the bodyguards arranged by grandpa."

When Wang Ma heard this, she felt relieved. "Oh, so that's how it is. I thought I met someone with bad intentions."

"Auntie Wang, do you think that I, a young lady, am always causing trouble and making you nervous?" Gu Ranle changed the subject, with a hint of self-mockery in her tone.

Mother Wang was silent for a while, seeming to be thinking about this question seriously.

Then, she slowly spoke, her voice full of sincerity: "Miss, please don't say that. In fact, I have never been worried about you getting into trouble, but I feel sorry for you. I watched you grow up, and we know your character best. You have never been a person who takes the initiative to cause trouble. On the contrary, since your husband passed away, you have shouldered too much by yourself, and there are always people who want to bully you and cause trouble for you. Although I can't help much, I have always supported you silently in my heart."

Wang Ma's words were like a warm current that instantly warmed Gu Ranle's heart.

Her heart was filled with endless emotion, so much so that her eyes felt a little sore.

For so many years, she thought she was fighting alone, but it turned out that there was always a group of people around her who were silently protecting her.

There weren't many people in the supermarket at this time.

Aunt Wang was eagerly discussing the secret of making dumplings with Gu Ranle, with particular emphasis on the unique flavor of green radish.

While chatting, Gu Ranle accidentally caught a glimpse of a familiar figure not far away.

She looked up suddenly and her eyes met the owner of the figure unexpectedly.

When their eyes met, it seemed as if an electric current passed gently between them.

Gu Ranle clearly saw several emotions that surged in the other person's eyes in a short period of time.

The initial shock was like a stone gently breaking the surface of the water, followed by an unconcealable panic, like a leaf falling in the wind, with nowhere to go.

Gu Ranle curled her lips slightly.

"Auntie Wang, please take your time to choose. I saw an acquaintance and I want to go and say hello." Gu Ranle said to Auntie Wang with a smile, and then walked lightly towards the couple standing side by side.

"Hey, what a coincidence, Mr. Yi."

Her voice was very calm, as if she didn't know that this person was the mastermind behind her car accident that morning.

But Yi Xiangyang felt very guilty.

At this moment, his heart was beating as fast as a drum. He thought that the sudden car accident had taken her away from this world, or left an indelible scar. However, now she was standing in front of him with such a vibrant attitude and a bright smile, as if nothing had happened.

"Yes, yes, what a coincidence." Yi Xiangyang forced a smile and unconsciously withdrew his arm from the woman's hand beside him, with a barely perceptible stiffness in his movement.

"Is Miss Gu also here to buy the ingredients herself?" He tried to make the conversation sound natural.

Gu Ranle nodded gently, with a smile that was full of meaning, "Yes, I was a little scared today, so I came to the supermarket to buy some delicious food to calm my nerves."

Yi Xiangyang forced a smile and said, "Then we should buy something delicious."

"Let's talk later. I'm going to go shopping first."

The chat ends here.

Gu Ranle seemed to have just met him by chance and came over to say hello, with no other deeper meaning.

But Yi Xiangyang still felt uneasy.

He stared at her back, his brows gradually furrowed.

Judging from her posture, she was really just saying hello. Was he overthinking it?

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