Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Tatum said, “Grandma, do you think I only miss you when I’m feeling down or when my future wife finds fault with you?” “What else would it be?” she replied playfully.

“If you suddenly say you miss me, of course I'll think you've been wronged.

But Knowing you, you're tough- skinned and resilient.

A little criticism or dislike wouldn't faze you.” Grandma’s confidence in her grandchildren shone through.

She knew the values she and her late husband had instilled in them.

Her grandchildren were broad-minded, generous, and ambitious individuals with big hearts.

They were the kind of people who didn't let small things bother them and were destined for great blessings because of their outlook on life.

“I made some snacks for Elora this afternoon, and while we were chatting, she mentioned you.

much I

Grandma laughed warmly.

is that so? Then why didn’t you call me right then? No wonder I kept sneezing this afternoon! I thought I was catching a cold and was about to make

you thinking of me.” Used to his grandmother's humor, Tatum continued, “After that, I took my two

much energy—they never got

bunch of things, and

streets, people kept staring, probably thinking

grandma one day, with people turning to look at me twice as much! If you want to win over Elora, you need to impress not

you're worthy of her.” Tatum, with a smile full of confidence, said, “I think Elora and I are a perfect match.” Grandma, used to her grandson's confidence and slight narcissism,

all, confidence ran in

wasn't fully grown

inherited from her—Grandma May herself was a