Chapter 43: Muying’s kindness

After entering Lin You’s home, Feng Muying discovered that this well-behaved and sensible boy was even more unfortunate than she had imagined.

An elderly grandmother and a young boy, living together and depending on each other.

In such an environment, it was no wonder the boy was so sensible and more mature than his peers.

Feng Muying imagined herself in such conditions. What would she do? She would probably blame the heavens and others, her heart would gradually close off, she wouldn’t make friends, and she certainly wouldn’t be able to maintain a positive and optimistic attitude.

“Sister Muying, are you sure you won’t have dinner with us?”

As the young woman was lost in thought, Lin You’s questioning voice sounded beside her.

“No, no, I’ve already eaten. I’m full.”

The young woman smiled and refused.

“Young lady, is there something you wanted to discuss with me? You can just tell me directly.”

The grandmother could see that Feng Muying likely had something to discuss with her, an adult.

Because her grandson and the young woman were getting along so well, she was also very easy to talk to.

“Yes.”

As the young woman replied, she glanced at the boy, her gaze lingering on the birthmark on his cheek.

“Then let’s go upstairs to chat later.”

The young woman clearly wanted to talk alone, and the grandmother understood her meaning.

Five or six minutes later, the grandmother and grandson had finished dinner.

“Grandma, I’ll take care of the cleaning.”

As always, the boy took on the household chores.

“Alright, then I’ll have to trouble you, Youyou.”

The grandmother kindly wiped the corner of the boy’s mouth with a tissue and trustingly let him clear the dishes.

“Young lady, come with me.”

Grandma Lin led the young woman to the second floor.

“If there’s anything, just say it. This old woman will definitely help if I can. And please, young lady, take good care of Youyou.”

The grandmother had a good impression of the young woman and got straight to the point.

“Grandma Lin, I wanted to discuss the birthmark on little You’s face. With current medical technology, there’s actually a high probability that it can be removed…”

Feng Muying had come here with the purest of intentions.

She didn’t want a boy with such naturally handsome features to have a bleak life because of a congenital defect.

“So that’s what this is about? Young lady, you have such a kind heart. I’m so happy for Youyou that he was able to meet you… It’s just that I’m not educated, and I don’t have the means to take Youyou to a big hospital in the city…”

After understanding the young woman’s intentions, the grandmother was first grateful, then she lowered her head in shame.

“Little You’s parents, are they also gone?”

Feng Muying was only a high school student, from an ordinary family. For now, she could only offer suggestions. If she really wanted to help the boy, she was powerless.

“Youyou’s parents are too cruel. Such a small child, to be thrown in…”

The grandmother’s tone suddenly became angry as she explained Lin You’s life story in a low voice.

“I’m just a lonely old woman. I really can’t provide Youyou with good conditions…”

As she spoke, the old woman’s eyes grew moist.

“Grandma Lin, you’ve already done your best.”

After fully understanding Lin You’s life and family situation, Feng Muying felt only admiration for Grandma Lin, not condemnation.

“I just hope these old bones of mine can hold on long enough to support Youyou through university…”

Grandma Lin patted her less-than-nimble legs, her words full of worry for the future.

“You will, you definitely will.”

Feng Muying really wanted to promise that she would also do something for Lin You, but she was still just a high school student, troubled by her own studies. She really didn’t have the ability yet.

“Young lady, can you tell me how you and Youyou met? I usually don’t see him interacting with others…”

The grandmother steered away from the heavy topics, now concerned with the little details of her grandson’s life.

“It was like this…”

Feng Muying briefly explained what had happened at the convenience store.

“So that’s what happened. It probably wasn’t the first time… But every time I ask the boy, he says nothing is wrong, that he’s fine… Sigh, he’s too sensible. It breaks my heart.”

Thinking of the grievances her good grandson must have felt when he was being bullied, the grandmother’s voice trembled.

“Little You has another good friend his age. I’ll have her take good care of him and try to prevent similar things from happening again.”

Feng Muying was a high school student who studied in another city and only came back once or twice a month. Even if she wanted to, she couldn’t always look after Lin You.

She almost wished she could go back to being an elementary school student, just so she could protect the unfortunate boy.

“Good, good, then I’ll have to trouble you both. Youyou really needs friends!”

The old woman and the young woman chatted for a long time, all centered around Lin You.

“Sister Muying, what are you and Grandma talking about?”

After finishing his chores, Lin You trotted up to the second floor, curious about their conversation.

“It’s nothing, I was just chatting with Grandma Lin about everyday things. By the way, little You, can you show me your room?”

Feng Muying changed the subject, her demeanor shifting back into that of a big sister.

What is a big sister? Of course, it’s someone who can take care of a little brother like Lin You.

“No problem.”

From the moment they met until now, Muying had always left a good impression. In Lin You’s small body and heart, he had unknowingly accepted her.

“Then you two get along.”

The grandmother roughly understood Feng Muying’s motives. Knowing that the young woman was acting out of sympathy, she felt at ease letting the two, who had a ten-year age gap, play together.

“Sister Muying, come with me!”

Lin You led the way in the not-so-spacious house, followed by the young woman who was a head taller than him.

“My room has a bed, a stool, and a small desk for homework.”

The boy chattered on, introducing his bedroom.

“It’s very nice.”

Feng Muying’s true feeling was that it was too plain. In her impression, a child’s room should have at least a few toys.

In Lin You’s room, there was no trace of the childlike innocence of his peers.

“Hehe!”

Hearing the young woman’s praise, the boy smiled with satisfaction.

This was the first time he had let anyone other than his grandmother into his bedroom.

“Does little You sleep alone at night? I thought you slept with your grandma.”

Feng Muying copied the boy’s posture, sitting with him on the edge of the bed.

“I’ve been sleeping alone since I was four, because I’m a really bad sleeper. Once, I almost kicked my grandma off the bed…”

Lin You leaned his little head towards the young woman, explaining the reason with some embarrassment.

“Hehe, little You has that habit? I never would have guessed.”

Feng Muying understood the boy’s body language, and her hand naturally came to rest on top of his head.

“It’s only like that when I’m sleeping. Sister Muying will never see it.”

Lin You’s center of gravity had shifted onto the young woman. He was a small child, weighing only about fifty catties, so he wasn’t a burden to others.

“Little You, are we considered friends now?”

Feng Muying had the idea of maintaining a long-term connection with the boy, not just a chance encounter with no future interaction.

She hoped that every time she came back to Baiyun Town, she could see the boy, see him happy and healthy.

“Fr… friends? Sister Muying is a high school student, so tall, so big… can you be friends with me? Can we really play together?”

Lin You had never dreamed that an “adult” would be friends with him. He was completely stunned, his words becoming incoherent.

It was excitement, and also disbelief.

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