Start as a top student after transmigrating.

"Will he always be good to you? Or rather, do you trust him?" Grandma asked earnestly.

Ye Wanwan didn't answer directly. She went behind her grandmother and pressed her back firmly, as if she was thinking, before firmly saying, "I believe in Brother Dong."

"Even if Dong-ge changes one day, I won't regret it." Ye Wanwan only thought this in her heart and didn't say it out loud, and she believed that day would never come.

Grandma smiled when she heard this, "Although you only spent less than a day with Xiao Chen and the others, I can tell that those children are very sincere, and Xiao Chen is genuinely taking care of you."

"So Grandma believes in him just like you, but..."

"Grandma..." Ye Wanwan's heart trembled slightly, but this word often meant a reversal. She didn't know what her grandmother wanted to say, and she was afraid that her grandmother would not want her to have contact with Dong Ge and the others.

She didn't want to give up on these friends.

"child."

Grandma held Ye Wanwan's hand, pulled her in front of her, and said earnestly, "Grandma's biggest wish in this life is for you to leave the mountains. This process is very tiring and difficult, but you are very outstanding. You have overcome all kinds of difficulties and are only one step away from leaving the mountains."

"This step is the most difficult and crucial, and you are quite stubborn, keeping everything to yourself. I know you don't want Grandma to worry, and Grandma is old and can't help you much."

"No, Grandma, you're not old. When I get into university and graduate, I'll take you out of the mountains and let you see the beautiful world outside," Ye Wanwan said sincerely as she squatted down in front of her grandmother.

Grandma lovingly stroked her bag, "Grandma knows, Grandma is just glad that she can see Xiao Chen appear in the last part of her life."

"Grandma can see that he is very sincere. With him taking care of you, at least it can help lighten your burden so that you don't have to bear everything alone."

"But Grandma is a little worried..."

Ye Wanwan said solemnly, "Grandma, don't worry, Dong-ge and the others are fine, and you just said you trust Dong-ge, he won't hurt me."

"Silly child, Grandma isn't worried about him, she's worried about you."

Grandma sighed softly, looking at Ye Wanwan with a kind expression. "People who are in darkness for too long gradually get used to it. You are very strong and have not compromised with the darkness. You have been trying to break through it. But suddenly someone opens a crack in the darkness from the outside and lets in the light. This ray of light is like salvation, which can fascinate, make people dependent on it, and even make them greedy..."

At this point, Grandma suddenly became serious. "Child, tell Grandma the truth, have you ever had feelings for Xiao Chen?"

The sudden question made Ye Wanwan blush. She instinctively lowered her head and said shyly, "Grandma, what are you talking about?"

"Don't be shy, child. You'll be an adult after graduating from high school. Children in our mountains get married early. I married your grandfather before I was even eighteen. There's no need to shy away from these things," Grandma said gently.

Even so, Ye Wanwan was still too shy to look up.

"Tell Grandma, have you ever been tempted?" Grandma continued to ask.

Ye Wanwan didn't run away; instead, memories of her time with Chen Dong surfaced in her mind, and a smile involuntarily appeared on her face.

After a long while, she didn't run away from her feelings and shyly hummed in a very soft voice.

How could I not be tempted?

It suddenly entered her dark life and brought her a ray of light.

She clearly remembers the first time Dong Ge apologized to her, the first time he took her out to eat, the first time he supported her, the first time he took her home... He always tried his best to take care of her.

The warmth he brought shone upon her; how could she not feel it?

In that small room just now, listening to Dong Ge's gentle words and seeing the New Year's gift that Dong Ge had carefully prepared for her, she was truly moved.

She felt a strange, indescribable feeling in her heart; she didn't know what it was, perhaps it was just a vague, budding romance.

"Ugh."

However, upon hearing Ye Wanwan's response, Grandma sighed almost imperceptibly. The wise Grandma could see Chen Dong's sincerity, and she could also see her granddaughter's attitude.

After all, who hasn't been young?

but……

"That's what Grandma is worried about."

Grandma made Ye Wanwan raise her head and said earnestly, "Child, you must promise Grandma that you must control your feelings and not reveal them until Xiao Chen has a clear attitude."

"Why, Grandma?" Ye Wanwan asked, puzzled.

"Silly child, he is the light that shines into your world, but you are not necessarily the only place he shines on. If this light is willing to keep shining on you, that is your good fortune. If this light has other places it wants to shine on, don't try to occupy them, understand?" Grandma earnestly advised.

She certainly believes in her granddaughter, and once she makes up her mind, she will stick to it. This is a good quality, but it can also be very hurtful.

If Xiao Chen also has feelings for her granddaughter and they are mutually in love, she will be happy for her granddaughter and can rest in peace even after she is buried.

But what if we don't have it?

They came from the mountains, and even though she always taught her daughter not to feel inferior because of it, their family situation could not be changed. If the Chen family could not accept it, and the Chen family themselves had no such intention, the daughter would only get hurt badly once she got involved.

She was afraid the girl would get hurt, and even more afraid that both sides would suffer.

Therefore, it is essential to restrain one's feelings. The best outcome is when both parties are willing to reciprocate the feelings; otherwise, do not force it and hurt both parties.

"Grandma, I understand."

Ye Wanwan understood, and for some reason her eyes began to redden, her watery eyes seeming like a waterfall about to burst, but she knew that her grandmother's advice was right.

……

Around six o'clock in the afternoon, Chen Dong and his group finally left Qingjiang Bus Station. Chen Dong was still calm, but Liu Yumo and the others were in a much worse state, looking like wilted eggplants.

Although they took motion sickness medication before leaving, the rollercoaster-like, pirate ship-like ride still made them vomit up all the food they had eaten for lunch.

I still feel dizzy and just want to lie down and take a nap.

Chen Dong told them to rest for a while, and then he used the time to call Ye Wanwan's village to let her know they were safe. After chatting for a few minutes, they prepared to go home.

"Go back and rest early, you'll feel better after a nap." Chen Dong helped them hail a taxi.

"Dong-ge, remember to come over tomorrow," Han Ning'er said listlessly.

"Hmm, I'm leaving at eight. What would you like for breakfast?" Since Ye Wanwan isn't living with him, Han Ning'er probably won't make breakfast at home, so he'll just bring it along.

"Let's eat noodles, at the place I ate at the other night."

"Okay, I'll bring it up for you." Chen Dong thought about it and realized that the noodle shop was pretty good.

"No need to trouble yourself, I'll come downstairs for breakfast tomorrow morning. Xiao Mo, Lina, and Shanshan, why don't you come over for breakfast with us?" Han Ning'er invited.

Liu Yumo and Jiang Lina are fine; they had already agreed to study together even during the holidays.

Jing Shanshan said somewhat disappointedly, "My family has plans for tomorrow. I have to go back to see my grandparents during the Spring Festival. I'll come to see you after the Spring Festival when I have time."

"It's okay, just send me a message anytime." Han Ning'er smiled.