Reborn with the ability to read minds, I became a heartthrob.

Zhou Liwan rushed back to her room and leaned weakly against the door, breathing rapidly.

Looking at the unexpected object in his hand, he helplessly smacked his head.

In the end, I put it in the cabinet.

Without giving her time to think of more solutions, Zhou Jianguo called again.

Zhou Liwan then remembered that today was the day her grandparents were returning to the Zhou family home.

After hanging up the phone, Zhou Liwan had emerged from her previous romantic reverie. Feeling somewhat heavy-hearted, she changed her clothes and had the driver take her back to the Zhou family home.

If my maternal grandfather knew that I had come to the old house and then went back home by myself that night without even seeing him, he would probably be angry with me again.

However, since her mother had not yet received all of her inheritance, she naturally would not let the Zhou family off so easily.

However, Zhou Liwan was still somewhat saddened by the fact that she had gained nothing all afternoon.

I have no idea where Grandpa hid the things. It seems I'll have to spend another day searching for them at home.

When they arrived at the Zhou family's house, there were several cars parked in front. Fortunately, the villa area had enough parking spaces, otherwise Mr. Wang would have had to find a place to park outside.

When Zhou Liwan entered, everyone was already dining in the restaurant. She wondered if her husband had returned home, as the restaurant was unusually quiet and harmonious.

Zhou Jianguo looked at Zhou Liwan, who was unhurried and didn't even say hello, and his face turned cold: "Grandpa and Grandma came back today, and you didn't even come back earlier to help! And you're so late, everyone is waiting for you!"

Zhou Liwan slowly sat down, looking at the dishes on the table, and picked up a piece of her favorite food with great interest: "Waiting for me? I see you're all eating right now."

Zhou Jianguo's face turned visibly green. He had been holding back ever since the phone call was hung up on him, and now the person on the other end kept contradicting him.

"You're usually so unruly, but today your grandfather is back!"

Xu Zhichao put down his chopsticks expressionlessly and glanced indifferently at the people at the table: "Alright, it's rare for the whole family to sit together today, so everyone eat your food properly!"

Zhou Jianguo naturally stopped talking. Although Xu Zhichao was not his biological father, he had been able to climb up the social ladder step by step because of Xu Zhichao's financial support when he first came to the big city to make his way in the world.

Later, the funds were obtained to establish the Zhou family business.

To him, the other party was not only his stepfather, but also a benefactor.

"Yes." Zhou Jianguo stopped talking and quietly served food to his mother on the other side.

Qin Suqiu's eyes were filled with resentment, and she was even more furious when she saw Zhou Liwan's leisurely and carefree appearance.

If it weren't for this beast, why would she have been hospitalized for so long?

She's her grandmother after all. Doesn't she fear being criticized for disrespecting her?

“You haven’t greeted anyone since you came in. Your grandfather is easygoing and doesn’t hold grudges against you younger generation, but you can’t be so rude! If I don’t remind you, won’t it be my Zhou family who gets scolded when we go out in the future!”

Zhou Liwan was too lazy to pretend anymore. She put down her chopsticks and calmly wiped her mouth: "Don't take money from me just because we're related by blood. If you really know you're an elder, don't take what belongs to the younger generation."

Zhou Liwan coldly looked at Xu Zhichao and continued, "What do you think? Grandpa, shouldn't my mother return all those things she pretended to do? I didn't hold it against you before, but you can't be so shameless. If I don't remind you, people outside will start saying that you deliberately embezzled your deceased daughter-in-law's dowry!"

Enraged, Qin Suqiu stood up and splashed a cup of cold tea all over Zhou Liwan's face, gritting her teeth as she said, "You brat, how dare you talk to your grandfather like that?"

Zhou Liwan calmly pulled out a tissue, wiped the water off her cheeks, ignored Qin Suqiu, and instead stared intently at Xu Zhichao.

The other person slowly put down their chopsticks and wiped their mouth unhurriedly: "Your mother's inheritance should naturally be returned to you. All these years, I've only managed it for you because you're still young."

Qin Suqiu's expression immediately changed, and she stood up excitedly, shrilly, "What do you mean? We're all family, what's this about yours and mine! Besides, Jiang Xinyi has been dead for so long, and we've raised her daughter for so many years, are we just going to raise her for nothing?"

Zhou Liwan laughed in exasperation: "Grandma, you really are my good grandma. I really don't understand why Grandpa, a worldly and influential shareholder, would marry such a shrewish woman from the streets, who only cares about that little bit of inheritance."

Xu Zhichao did not explain, but simply used his eyes to stop Qin Suqiu from saying anything more.

The meal ended unhappily. Zhou Liwan stood up and said to everyone at the table, "I hope Grandpa will not let this matter drag on any longer and transfer the inheritance to my name this morning. Although I am not very capable, I still have the Jiang family to protect me."

After saying that, he immediately slammed the door and walked out.

The remaining people looked at each other in bewilderment. The only sound in the restaurant was Xu Zhichao's violent and terrifying cough.

Zhou Liwan vaguely heard the noise and frowned. She noticed as soon as she entered the door that her grandfather, whom she hadn't seen for a long time, looked very bad, pale and ashen.

There was an aura of death, which made people feel uneasy.

"Gurgle~" Zhou Liwan smiled helplessly, rubbed her stomach, and went back to the old house.

I was incredibly busy tonight.

It was already past midnight when they arrived at the old house. The servants were all asleep, and Zhou Liwan didn't want to trouble them.

She went into the kitchen, turned on a small light, and prepared to make some noodles.

Bring water to a boil in a pot, then add the noodles and some of my favorite vegetables.

Just as the food was about to be ready, Zhou Liwan noticed Shen Nanzhou, who had been leaning against the kitchen door frame.

"Uncle, you're still awake?" Zhou Liwan scratched his head awkwardly.

"I just finished some work and I'm a bit hungry, so I came down to see if there's anything to eat." Shen Nanzhou suddenly stepped forward, walked to her side, and looked at the noodles in the pot, saying gently, "It smells so good. I didn't know you had such good cooking skills."

"Why don't you have some too, Uncle? I cooked quite a lot."

"Thank you for being late." Shen Nanzhou's warm and deep voice echoed in the quiet kitchen.

The man stood very close, and Zhou Liwan could almost feel the warmth emanating from him. It was as if if she moved even a fraction more, she could throw herself into his arms just like that day.

A blush crept onto Zhou Liwan's fair cheeks.

Fortunately, it was only for a moment. She told Shen Nanzhou to sit down and then served him two bowls of noodles.

In the quiet atmosphere, it was the first time the two of them were truly alone together.

Zhou Liwan buried her head in her food and ate with relish.

Shen Nanzhou gazed intently at the half of her fair back that was exposed as she lowered her head.