Urban Super Almighty Student

Chapter 123 - Gift

Tang Pianpian was at a loss for words.

After all, Ye Hao had never made any promises to her. She had no official standing in his life.

“My grandfather might be on his deathbed,” Ye Hao murmured.

Tang Pianpian hadn't anticipated such news.

“Yet, I feel no sorrow.”

“Why?”

Ye Hao took his time and shared with Tang Pianpian the family affairs.

Hearing this, Tang Pianpian couldn't contain her anger, “Your grandfather is truly not a good man.”

“Just don't mention that in front of my dad,” Ye Hao replied nonchalantly.

Typically, drivers are required to take a break after four hours on the road to avoid the dangers of driving while fatigued. However, this was not an issue for Tang Pianpian.

She possessed special abilities.

She could drive for over ten hours straight without the slightest problem.

After about eight hours, Tang Pianpian arrived at Ye Hao's home.

As Guo Xiu opened the door, her eyes were immediately drawn to Tang Pianpian, who stood out with her radiant beauty, like a shining pearl.

”Ye Hao, who is this?”

“Tang Pianpian.”

“Pianpian, what a lovely name,” Guo Xiu said, warmly ushering Tang Pianpian inside.

The Guo family's home was no longer the picture of poverty it once was. The furniture was brand new, and the walls freshly painted.

“Pianpian, please take a seat. I'll make some tea for you.”

Tang Pianpian quickly got to her feet, “Auntie, I'm not thirsty, thank you.”

Tang Pianpian harbored feelings for Ye Hao, which made her anxious around Guo Xiu.

She was concerned that any misstep might upset Guo Xiu.

What Tang Pianpian didn't realize was that she was worrying needlessly.

Guo Xiu had taken an instant liking to her, and even if Tang Pianpian's actions were a bit over the top, Guo Xiu found them perfectly acceptable.

“Auntie, I'll wash some fruit. You and Ye Hao have a chat,” Tang Pianpian said, picking up a few apples from the box.

Guo Xiu started to respond, but Ye Hao interjected, “Let Pianpian take care of it.”

Guo Xiu shot Ye Hao a stern look and said, “Do you always give orders to such a beautiful girl?”

“It's a habit of mine.”

Guo Xiu found herself at a loss for words momentarily.

“Mom, aren't you planning on going to the hospital?” Ye Hao broke the silence with his question.

“I don't feel like going,” Guo Xiu responded, shaking her head.

“This might be the last chance,” Ye Hao murmured.

“Then you'll have to come with me,” Guo Xiu decided after a pause.

“I'll accompany you later,” Ye Hao promised.

“How are things going between you and Pianpian?” Guo Xiu, noticing Tang Pianpian busy washing fruit, inquired quietly.

Unnoticed by Guo Xiu, Tang Pianpian was all ears as she continued her task.

“We've moved in together.”

“What?” Guo Xiu exclaimed, taken aback. “Aren't you moving a bit too fast?”

“It's fine,” Ye Hao reassured her.

“Just make sure to be careful about birth control. But if you do end up having kids, go ahead and have them. I'm just sitting at home bored, so I can help you take care of them.”

“Mom, we're just living together, not in the same room,” Ye Hao clarified with a smile and a shake of his head.

Guo Xiu spoke seriously, “In that case, I need to prepare a proper gift.”

“There's no need for that.”

“What are you saying? As a mother-in-law, how could I not give my daughter-in-law a welcoming gift?” Guo Xiu pondered for a moment before asking, “Hao, where is Pianpian from?”

“Glaiville.”

“Do you know the customs there?”

“I'm not familiar, no.”

“I'll give Pianpian a set of dragon and phoenix gold bracelets!”

“Alright, if that's what you want.”

Guo Xiu gave Ye Hao another pointed look and asked, “Your rent must be quite high, right?”

“It's free.”

“I own a villa.”

“A villa?” Guo Xiu's eyes widened in surprise.

She was well aware of what owning a villa in Glento implied.

“Have you been gambling again?”

“Mom, do you really think I need to gamble anymore?” Ye Hao replied as he pulled out a document and handed it to Guo Xiu.

With a hint of skepticism, Guo Xiu opened the document.

When she saw the military rank on the document, she was completely taken aback.

“How much did you pay for this?”

“Two hundred yuan.”

“Don't you know Old Wang does this kind of thing? It only costs eighty yuan with him.”

“This is legitimate. Who would dare to forge it?” Ye Hao said with a smile, shaking his head.

Guo Xiu's breathing suddenly quickened.

“You're not pulling my leg, are you?”

“I just want you to be aware of the reality,” Ye Hao said as he tucked the document away, “This is just my identity in ordinary life.”

“Do you have other identities?”

Ye Hao pointed his fingers at the teacup. With a flick of his fingers, the tea spiraled up into a thin stream and poured into his mouth.

“Is this some kind of magic trick?” exclaimed Guo Xiu.

“It's very comfortable to sit in a nice car,” Guo Xiu remarked from the back seat, admiring the car's interior.

“Didn't my dad buy a car?”

“That was a second-hand Volkswagen Jetta.” Guo Xiu couldn't help but feel a twinge of resentment.

“Mom, if you're bored, why not learn to drive?”

“Is it feasible for someone my age to learn driving?” Guo Xiu was genuinely tempted at the thought.

“Absolutely.”

“Should I give it a try?”

“Once you've learned, just pick any car you like and I'll buy it for you.”

“What if I set my sights on a Rolls-Royce?”

“Then I'll buy that for you too.”

It was then that Guo Xiu realized she could no longer view Ye Hao through the lens of the past.

He owned a villa in Glento.

“Once your dad wraps up his work, we'll visit your villa.”

“Just give me a heads-up before you come.”

“Why's that?”

“I might have to leave on a mission.”

“Is it dangerous?”

“Not at all.”

“Please, be careful.”

“Will do,” he assured her.

Guo Xiu had informed Ye Zhiguo that she intended to visit the hospital to see Ye Dongzhi, so Ye Zhiguo had come out early to greet her.

Ye Zhimin and Xu Wenming also came out to meet her.

“Big brother, Hao is really making something of himself,” Xu Wenming commented with a smile.

“It's all down to his hard work,” Ye Zhiguo replied, unsure of Xu Wenming's sudden mention of Ye Hao, and decided not to pursue the conversation further.

“Will the Master pull through this ordeal?” Ye Zhimin sighed softly. “If he doesn't make it, we'll have to depend on each other from here on out.”

Ye Zhiguo's confusion deepened.

He couldn't fathom why Ye Zhimin and his wife were suddenly bringing up such matters with him.

Could it be that they needed something from him?