Chapter 260

Lin Yu acted swiftly and soon hung up the basket of quilts.

"Turn your clothes inside out to dry; it prevents fading," Lei Ting said.

"You're quite thoughtful," Lin Yu said.

"I've always been thoughtful…" Lei Ting sighed. "Do you know that old woman?"

"Mm, I do," Lin Yu said.

"I grew up with my grandfather."

"He was just like her."

"Strict and fierce."

"But I knew he was stern on the outside, kind inside."

"That's why I know mochi must be cut into small pieces."

"Because he fed me that way since I was little."

"Because he feared I'd choke."

Lei Ting's eyes grew slightly red:

"I often wonder…"

"If my grandfather were still alive…"

"He would…"

"I believe your grandfather hasn't left you," Lin Yu said.

He squinted.

Pang Tianqi…

He's the man I'm looking for!

Lei Ting smiled: "Thank you. We should head back—the boat should be arriving soon, right?"

"Let's go."

The two left Wang Yi's house and reached the shore.

Suddenly.

A heavy rain began to fall.

"The clothes! The quilts haven't been taken in!" Lei Ting suddenly realized.

The two ran back!

"Hey! If you miss the boat today, there won't be another!" the village chief called from behind.

Lin Yu and Lei Ting ran back through the rain to Wang Yi's house and gathered all the quilts and clothes.

"You two! Really! Let the clothes and quilts get wet—it's no big deal! What if you catch a cold?" Wang Yi handed each of them a towel. "Go take a hot shower right away—it's cold now, and the hot water will stop in ten minutes. Go together."

"Huh? What? Us? Together… shower?" Lei Ting's face flushed red. "No! That's impossible!"

"You've been together this long—what's wrong with it?" Wang Yi pushed them toward the bathroom. "Hurry! The hot water's about to stop—you can't catch a cold!"

【148】 Lei Ting, why are you acting so strange?

"…"

"…"

Lei Ting hugged the clothes Wang Yi gave her, burying her face in them.

"Standing there like an idiot—are you waiting for me to come in?" Lin Yu said.

"N-no I'm not!" Lei Ting's face flushed, and she hastily shut the door.

She turned on the water and watched the shadow outside the door; her heart felt like it would burst.

He…

Is he standing right outside?

Hearing the water…

Will he think too much of it?

"Lei Ting."

"Isn't it you who's thinking too much?"

Lei Ting slapped her own cheeks.

But the warm water, the damp environment, and the tall shadow outside…

Made it impossible for her to control her thoughts.

Suddenly.

The shadow outside moved.

Lei Ting's heart leapt; she let the hot water cascade over her.

He…

Is he going to come in?

The bathroom door is broken—it can't be locked.

It's just gently closed.

If…

If he pushes it lightly…

The door will open.

What does he want… to do?

Lei Ting stared fixedly at the door.

Suddenly.

The figure outside the door vanished.

He… left?

"Lei Ting, why have you gotten so strange!"

She felt ashamed of her own thoughts.

After quickly drying off and dressing neatly, she opened the door.

Lin Yu sat before the main gate, staring blankly at the heavy rain.

Time.

Seemed to slow down.

Before, he had ceaselessly cultivated, ceaselessly built up his own forces, leading the spacetime in Resisting the Demon Realm.

But here.

He could sit on the threshold, quietly listening to the sound of the rain.

"Lin Yu…" Lei Ting's lips moved.

Lin Yu turned his head, nearly laughing out loud.

The Lei Ting before him wore a blue floral-print little blouse, with a flower on the cuff as well — the very picture of a village beauty.

"You… what are you laughing at!" Lei Ting's face was scarlet.

"It suits you quite well~ˇ." Lin Yu rose and passed by her side.

A faint scent of soap briefly brushed past his nose.

Lei Ting pouted with a somewhat awkward, sulky air.

She knew she looked ridiculous in what she was wearing.

But…

She really hoped her clothes would dry quickly!

She gazed at the downpour, a faint trace of loneliness in her eyes.

"Grandfather…"

"Are you doing well in heaven?"

"I miss you so much…"

Lin Yu heard Lei Ting murmuring to herself.

He cast a deep look at Lei Ting's back, then closed the bathroom door.