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.”

in herself to laugh, or say anything, that would make the old woman happy. Once Su Zhan returned

woman for her kindness, Qin Ya got up and

last time that I’ll personally cook for

this. You should 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 to

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

the night approached. Still, there was no sign of Su

Su’s protests, as she was intent on

possessed amazing cooking skills, but it was the thought

able to whip up several meals,

pork ribs, crispy-skinned tofu, garlic stir-fried shrimps and boiled

the table, she washed her hands

was still delighted, over what she

was soon distracted

praising her grandson’s choice

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 did not want the other woman to realize that something was amiss.

old woman happily took a piece of 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,

have some too!” The elderly woman ladled a bowl of stew for Qin Ya, stating, “White radishes in winter and ginger in summer. There’s a reason people say

nodded in appreciation as

they were done, she helped the maid clean up the kitchen before heading to the living room to watch television with Grandma

woman was already

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

would be leaving this house after today, so this was the last act of filial piety she would do for the woman

hot did she emerge with a small towel. Setting the basin down, she carefully moved the elder’s feet into

looked down at Qin Ya, reaching

ducked her head to hide the tears that were spilling down her face, the salty liquid dripping

was fortunate to have met you, Grandma. No matter what happens in the future,

old age, the old woman misheard her words. Chuckling, she replied, “What nonsense

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