Stealing Your Heart

Abruptly, Qin Ya heard the door to the house opening. Next, she heard the maid and Grandma Su’s voices, as the two entered the house while discussing something. From the joyful tone, she could tell that the old woman was in high spirits.

Since this was a private matter between her and Su Zhan, she did not want to let the older woman know of her problems. With her advanced age, she would probably be unable to accept this.

She was not doing this for Su Zhan, but rather, for the old woman, who had always been very kind to her.

Pulling her room door open, she saw the maid providing Grandma Su some assistance, in removing her jacket.

“Oh, you’re home?” The old woman was visibly surprised to see Qin Ya. Soon after, a wide smile crossed her face. “Come, come, take a seat! I have good news!”

Obediently, Qin Ya took a seat on the couch. The old woman immediately clasped her hand in both of hers.

“What has gotten you so happy, Grandma?” The younger woman tried her best, to hide her despondent emotions, not wanting to reveal anything before the elder.

While they had not been around each other for long, the older woman’s kindness and friendliness had touched her deeply.

No matter what had happened between her and Su Zhan, she did not wish to hurt the old woman.

“I met this fortuneteller today. He said that my fortune is smiling down upon me and that something very good will happen!” Many old people were deeply superstitious and believed in the art of fortunetelling.

Qin Ya twitched her lips into a small smile and questioned, “You believe him?”

In response, the old woman’s eyes widened earnestly. “I didn’t even tell him that I had a grandson, yet, he instantly knew just from looking at my face! He told me that I had a grandson who’d recently got married and that I should expect to have a great-grandchild next year! How could I not believe him?”

Beside them, the maid added, “Old Madam Su was so ecstatic she immediately gave him a huge red packet!”

The smile on Qin Ya’s face faltered.

The old woman tightened her hold on Qin Ya’s hand and leaned over. “Ya, whether I get a great-grandchild is up to you now.”

Her gaze slowly drifted to Qin Ya’s abdomen. “Who knows? Maybe it’s already living inside there.”

the old woman happy. Once Su Zhan returned home, they would

Ya got

last time that I’ll personally

rest.” The elderly woman tugged on her hand, insisting that she need not do such a thing. “Where’s Su Zhan? Is he still busy with

still busy,” Qin Ya managed

little brat must be itching for a good spanking! How could he place work before spending time with his family? Just you wait; I’ll give him a beating when he comes back!” If he doesn’t come home, how am I supposed to have a great-grandchild? It takes two to create a child, after

darkened, as the night approached. Still, there was no sign of

Grandma Su’s protests, as she was intent

have possessed amazing cooking skills, but

was able to whip up several meals, of

the end, she made radish stew with pork ribs, crispy-skinned tofu, garlic stir-fried

the table, she washed her hands and called

the old woman was still delighted, over what she had

was soon distracted by the fact that this

she was praising her grandson’s choice for a

Zhan was not home yet and the maid did not eat with them, that only left Qin Ya and Grandma Su at the table. Despite her lack of appetite, Qin Ya forced herself to eat. She

crispy-skinned tofu. She may have been old, but her teeth were still working just fine. As long as the food was not too hard, she could still eat

of stew for Qin Ya, stating, “White radishes in winter and ginger in

Ya nodded in appreciation as she finished the

maid clean up the kitchen before heading

the older woman was already

seat while I get you a basin of hot water? You’ll sleep better if you soak your feet

be leaving this house after today, so this was the last

after she was satisfied that it was not too hot did she emerge with a small towel. Setting the basin down, she carefully moved the elder’s feet into the

right. It would be uncomfortable if it were too cold anyway.” Grandma Su looked down at Qin Ya, reaching out a hand to stroke her head.

her head to hide the tears that were spilling down her

what happens in

replied, “What nonsense are you speaking of? You’ve married Su Zhan, so of course, I’m

Qin Ya gently removed the elder’s feet and dried them. Then, she helped the other to woman lay down, murmuring,