Watching the old lady's furious expression, Jian You realized how close Normanis was standing to her. She immediately pulled away, though her hand was still wrapped in his large one.
This large hand inexplicably made her feel very secure, and... very warm.
"Let go!" But the training had ended now.
Normanis then felt a bit rude and immediately let go, but felt a strange emptiness in his heart.
Uncle Lian, who had just rushed over, wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. He had been so scared when he heard the news that he rushed over immediately. He hadn't expected them to be so intimate. Fortunately, his wife was still asleep, otherwise, seeing this scene, he wouldn't know how to explain it.
Just looking at the old madam like this...
"Mom, why are you here?" Normanis finally looked at the woman opposite him.
Unexpectedly, after the old madam reached them, her steps didn't stop. She walked directly to Jian You, and then... forcefully raised her hand!
A fair, wrinkled hand, carrying a cold, sharp wind, quickly struck towards Jian You. Normanis's hand, resting by his side, moved slightly before being lowered again.
Just as the large hand was about to reach Jian You's face, she suddenly narrowed her eyes, concealing the coldness in her pupils. The next second, her slender little hand intercepted that icy hand, and the distance between her hand and her face was less than an inch.
Not moving an inch!
Normanis then breathed a sigh of relief. He knew that if he intervened, it would only make things worse, and he... also saw Jian You's intention.
"Let go of me! Still so arrogant here, grab her!"
Seeing that she couldn't budge Jian You at all, the old lady, enraged, directly called for people.
Before Jian You could make a move, Normanis grasped her wrist, stopping her action, and then shouted loudly, "All of you, stand down!"
Those who met Normanis's gaze immediately stepped back two paces. Others, seeing the situation, did not press forward.
Next, Normanis looked at the old madam again, his eyes filled with helplessness. "Mom, what are you doing? She's the one I sent to protect Qian Ya, and she's Old Master Jian's granddaughter. How could I have any other intentions?!"
Old Master Jian's granddaughter?
The old madam finally calmed down. She sized up Jian You from head to toe, still somewhat disbelieving. "Old Master Jian's granddaughter?"
"Yes, old madam. She is the granddaughter Old Master Jian just recognized, her name is Jian You."
Seeing that Mr. Normanis was a little displeased, Uncle Lian could only act as a mediator and explain from the side.
"You two are truly something. Why didn't you say so earlier? If you had said it sooner, would I have been so rude?"
The old madam immediately put on a smile and affectionately took Jian You's hand. "Child, I'm so sorry. You see, Grandma misunderstood. Please don't mind!"
"..."
Jian You withdrew her hand, her face expressionless. "It's nothing."
This hardly looked like it was nothing! Just as the old madam was about to speak, Uncle Lian interjected, "Since there's nothing else, old madam, shall we go? It's so cold outside."
She immediately turned and glared at Uncle Lian. If he hadn't failed to mention it, would she have caused this scene?
"Let's go, let's go, Jian You, you come too. Your face is still injured, go back and rest first!"
After speaking, the old madam had people help her leave quickly, not wanting to lose face!
Uncle Lian, following behind, hadn't recovered yet. Wasn't he helping the old madam out of a difficult situation? And Jian You's personality meant she would only respond like that. Wasn't he worried they wouldn't communicate well?
However, he was still stunned looking at the two people ahead. Mr. Normanis seemed to be quite fond of Jian You, and Jian You was even stranger. She basically didn't talk to anyone, so why did she get along so happily with Mr. Normanis, completely out of character for her!
"Don't take it to heart. My daughter went missing many years ago, which is why the old lady developed this temperament."
Jian You looked up at him, then silently walked her own path.
Normanis lowered his gaze at Jian You with a smile, her expression just now inexplicably cute. "What's wrong?"
Jian You looked at the old lady ahead, her hair silver but her spirit vigorous. She finally spoke, "I didn't expect you to tell me this." And why tell her?
Exactly! My Mr. Normanis, she's only been here for a day, why are you telling her everything?!
Uncle Lian truly felt that Mr. Normanis's behavior was too abnormal when he was with Jian You. Could it be that he was drugged? He knew that S City had been quite chaotic lately, especially with drugs that could affect people's emotions.
But Jian You had no motive for such a crime. The more he thought about it, the more he couldn't find an answer, and Uncle Lian's worry caused his wrinkles to deepen.
Meanwhile, his Mr. Normanis was still lost in thought. After a while, he provided an answer: "Instinct."
That's right, all his abnormal behavior seemed to be what he truly wanted to do. He probably... just felt a connection with her.
Upon returning, Yao Qian Ya was already awake. She was watching them without saying a word. Normanis's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately knew she had found out.
"Qian Ya..."
As soon as Normanis spoke, Yao Qian Ya strode towards them and then took the little girl, examining her carefully.
"..." When did Qian Ya become so close to Jian You? He didn't know? Hadn't they just met?
Meeting Mr. Normanis's confused gaze, Uncle Lian slightly shook his head. Not only did he not understand his wife's actions, but he also didn't understand his Mr. Normanis's actions.
Never mind, if they could get along so well, it would be more convenient for them to be together in the future.
However, Jian You had no such thoughts, her face was almost wrinkled together!
"Are you okay?"
"I heard you went to the shooting range. Did it affect your wound?"
"Let's have the doctor check it."
Seeing that she was about to call for someone, Jian You really couldn't stand it anymore. It was already the limit of her patience. "Madam..."
"Why are you calling me Madam? You are Old Master Jian's granddaughter, so call me Aunt Qian!"
Jian You clenched and unclenched her fists. Seeing the sincerity on Yao Qian Ya's face and her undisguised concern, Jian You still held back.
"No need to go to the hospital, I'll put on medicine myself."
Then, before Yao Qian Ya could speak again, she had already quickly walked towards her room on the first floor...
"This child, really. Why is she running so fast? And you, didn't you see Jian You was so badly injured? You still let her train."
Facing his wife's accusations, Normanis showed no displeasure. Instead, he indulged her words and said dotingly, "Yes, then we'll let her train after her injury heals. I'll head back to the company now, I still have a lot of work to handle."
Thankfully, Mr. Normanis, you still know you're busy lately, Uncle Lian thought silently, following behind him.
After they left, Yao Qian Ya walked towards Jian You's room again. The wounds on her body were still not easy to treat.
Walking to the door, seeing that it wasn't closed, Yao Qian Ya pushed it open directly and said naturally, "Jian You, I'm here to help you..."
Jian You suddenly grabbed the jacket on the bed and draped it over herself, her eyes sharp as she looked at the doorway...