"Who's outside the door? Is it the bad Big Bad Wolf?"
Only a few seconds after Lin Yu knocked, a slightly childish girl's voice sounded from inside.
"That's right—I'm the Big Bad Wolf. Hurry up and open the door, little kid," Lin Yu replied, deliberately lowering his voice.
"Hmph! I'm not opening the door for bad guys like the Big Bad Wolf!"
The little girl's voice was full of vigilance.
But after a few seconds, the door was still opened from the inside.
A cute little girl with big, round eyes stood in the doorway. She was smiling sweetly, looking innocent and adorable.
"Brother Lin Yu, you're finally here! Did you bring me anything tasty?"
The moment she saw him, her face lit up with excitement. Her eyes scanned him from head to toe, clearly searching for something.
"Nope," Lin Yu shook his head.
"…Ah."
Hearing his answer, the little girl's face immediately fell in disappointment.
"Got you. Here."
Seeing her reaction, Lin Yu couldn't help smiling. He then took out what he'd prepared.
"Hehe! I knew Brother Lin Yu treats me the best!"
The moment she saw the cola in his hand, her eyebrows shot up, her smile instantly returning. She grabbed it with both hands.
Then, holding the cola in one hand, she pulled Lin Yu inside with the other.
"Xiangxiang, what did you make Lin boy buy for you this time?"
Just as Lin Yu walked in, an elderly man with graying hair came out of the room. His wrinkled face wore a warm, kindly smile as he looked at Lin Yu and the little girl with fondness.
"No, no! Grandpa, you heard wrong!"
The little girl hurriedly hid the cola behind her back, panicking as she spoke.
"Alright, Grandpa, you chat with Brother Lin Yu. I'm going back to my room!"
After speaking, she quickly ran off. On the way back, she kept the cola tucked behind her—clearly visible to the old man.
"…."
Seeing this, Lin Yu genuinely didn't know what to say.
He'd just been about to praise her quick thinking—only for her to expose herself immediately.
Looks like he'd overestimated her intelligence.
"Sir, you called me over because something important came up, right?"
"Xiangxiang said it was urgent…"
To avoid awkwardness, Lin Yu took the initiative to speak.
"That's right. It's very important," the old man nodded.
"But no rush. Sit down and play a game of chess with me first."
As he spoke, he smiled mysteriously, pulled Lin Yu to sit down, and placed a chessboard on the table.
...
"How did I lose again?"
After several games, the old man spoke in disbelief, clearly surprised by the result.
"Again, again! I don't believe I can't win even one game today!"
Seeing his stubborn expression, Lin Yu didn't say much—he deliberately let the old man win a round.
After all, the old man was extremely obsessed with chess.
Sometimes he could play all day without noticing hunger. Lin Yu, on the other hand, was already getting hungry—he didn't want to keep playing on an empty stomach.
"Ha! I finally won one!"
After shouting "checkmate," the old man grinned like a child.
"Your chess skills are really improving, sir," Lin Yu praised politely.
"By the way, if you're feeling unwell, please tell me. If there's anything I can help with, I won't ignore it."
On the way here, Lin Yu had already prepared himself mentally—thinking the old man might be seriously ill and needed help.
But the moment he said that, the old man looked confused.
"Unwell? What do you mean?"
"Sir, no need to hide it. I already know…"
Seeing the old man still trying to keep it secret, Lin Yu decided to speak plainly.
"You know already?"
"I specifically told that girl not to tell you ahead of time…"
The old man froze, then sighed helplessly.
"Of course this kind of thing should be mentioned beforehand," Lin Yu frowned.
"Getting sick isn't something you can hide."
Just as he was about to continue—
The old man's next words made Lin Yu freeze.
"Since you already know, I won't hide it anymore. I found you a blind date."
"…A blind date?"
Lin Yu almost spit out the tea he'd just drunk.
"Yes. Wasn't Xiangxiang supposed to tell you about this?"
"Uh… yes… that's what she meant…"
Lin Yu could only nod.
There was no way he could tell the old man that he'd misunderstood completely—thinking the man was terminally ill and preparing to entrust his granddaughters to him.
If he said that, the old man might explode on the spot.
"The blind date is tonight. I've already arranged the location—Mingyue Restaurant, right next to our apartment."
"Just dress up a bit when you go."
"…???"
Hearing that even the time and place were already set, Lin Yu was utterly dumbfounded.
He hadn't expected things to move this fast—and it was tonight, leaving him zero time to prepare.
"Don't worry, I've even taken care of the expenses," the old man added, thinking Lin Yu was hesitant.
"That's not what I meant…" Lin Yu hurriedly tried to explain.
From one perspective, the old man truly cared about him—arranging everything from the date to the location, time, and even the bill.
"Don't worry. I personally picked this girl. Looks, figure, personality—everything's perfect."
"And listen—"
"I've always treated you like my own grandson. Do you really think I'd harm you?"
"I guarantee it—this blind date will satisfy you. You'll thank me later."
Seeing Lin Yu still silent, the old man patted his arm warmly, looking like a concerned elder.
"Isn't tonight… a bit rushed?" Lin Yu hesitated.
"Not rushed at all. Not even a little," the old man laughed cheerfully.
"…Alright."
Seeing how determined the old man was-
Lin Yu had a very bad feeling.
"…That's more like it, Lin boy."
Hearing Lin Yu agree, the old man's face immediately broke into a satisfied smile.
Right after that—
He chuckled, and there was a trace of expectation in the way he looked at Lin Yu.
"Lin boy, I've been treating you pretty well, haven't I? Don't you think it's time you let this old man get a little return on his investment—maybe show off your cooking skills again?"
"..."
For a moment, Lin Yu didn't know what to say.
So that was how it was.
The little girl's grandpa had gotten used to his cooking, but felt awkward about freeloading—so he arranged a blind date for him instead.
Thinking about it that way, Lin Yu couldn't help feeling a bit helpless.
...
"Lin boy, remember—be there before seven tonight."
"As for your blind date partner… I guarantee you'll know who it is the moment you get there."
As Lin Yu was leaving, the old man stood at the doorway and reminded him again.
"Mm, I'll remember."
Lin Yu nodded, then his gaze fell onto the little girl nearby.
"Xiangxiang, why don't you come out and see me off?"
"Xiangxiang, go walk Lin boy out," the old man added with a smile, patting her head.
"Okay, Grandpa."
The little girl obediently stepped out and stood beside Lin Yu.
"Then I'll go back and get ready," Lin Yu said.
"Mm."
After that, Lin Yu and the little girl headed down the stairs together.
When they heard the door close behind them, Lin Yu suddenly stopped.
"Brother Lin Yu, why aren't you walking anymore?"
Seeing him stop, the little girl looked at him in confusion.
"Xiangxiang," Lin Yu bent down, crouching beside her, and looked straight into her eyes.
"Be honest with me—am I good to you?"
"Yes!"
"Brother Lin Yu treats me the best!"
The little girl's face first showed confusion, then she nodded vigorously like a pecking chick.
"Then tell Brother Lin Yu—who exactly is the blind date your grandpa arranged for me?"
This was the question Lin Yu cared about the most.
"It's…"
"No! Grandpa said I'm not allowed to tell you!"
She was just about to answer when she suddenly remembered something and immediately shook her head.
"Well then," Lin Yu said calmly,
"Next time I come over, I'll bring you a huge pile of snacks."
Seeing her reaction, Lin Yu already knew—she definitely knew the answer.
"A… a huge pile of snacks?"
Her eyes went unfocused for a moment, clearly imagining the quantity. A little drool even appeared at the corner of her mouth.
Seeing her wavering, Lin Yu inwardly thought: This might work.
"And if you agree," he added smoothly,
"I'll take you to the amusement park in a few days."
He immediately raised the stakes.
"Really?!"
The moment she heard the words amusement park, her eyes lit up as she looked at Lin Yu.
Clearly, the temptation was irresistible.
"Of course. When have I ever lied to you?"
Seeing her expression, Lin Yu knew the deal was basically sealed.
"Alright then…"
After hesitating for a moment, she finally nodded.
"But you can't let Grandpa know I told you!"
"Deal."
"Brother Lin Yu… your blind date tonight is actually—"
"Ah!"
Just as Lin Yu leaned in, fully focused and ready to hear the name—
The little girl's expression suddenly changed.
She let out a startled cry, immediately clamped her mouth shut, and hurriedly looked downward.
"Huh?"
Lin Yu instinctively followed her gaze and looked down as well.
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