"Grandfather, to see you again is just wonderful. Yan Ran thought she would never have the chance to meet you in this lifetime," Shi Yanran said, as she directly gave her grandfather a big hug.
Elder Shi said indifferently, "Grandfather thought he would never see Yan Ran again either."
"Grandfather, youâre smoking again. You promised me that you would quit," Shi Yanran promptly noted, frowning slightly as she snatched the smoking pipe from the elderâs hands.
"Hehe, Grandfather just smoked a couple of puffs because he was very worried about you. Now that you have returned safely, I will never smoke again," Elder Shi said with a chuckle, his aged eyes looking at Shi Yanran with a doting expression.
"By the way, let me introduce you to someone, Grandfather. This is Ye Luo. If it werenât for him, your granddaughter might not have been able to return," she said.
Shi Yanran hurriedly pointed at Ye Luo while speaking, her gaze toward him somewhat uneasy.
"Good to meet you, Elder Shi!" Ye Luo stepped forward and greeted Elder Shi respectfully.
Although this elder looked quite ordinary, Ye Luo was clear that he was no common man, even feeling a sense of danger emanating from him.
The respectful manner in which War Wolf treated him was enough to prove this elderâs terrifying status, so Ye Luo also showed great respect.
Of course, even if it wasnât for the other partyâs status, now that he and Shi Yanran had formed a relationship, the other party counted as his elder, and naturally, much respect was due.
At this moment, Elder Shiâs eyes narrowed slightly as he watched Ye Luo, showing no change in expression. Shi Yanran stood on the side, somewhat flustered and nervous, her small hands tightly clasped together.
Ye Luo, however, appeared completely calm, his face serene, showing no signs of nervousness.
"I know you, ever since you saved Yan Ran in Zhonghai, I have been paying attention to you, a master of unparalleled medical skills and a martial arts prodigy."
After a pause, Elder Shi finally spoke up.
"Elder Shi is too kind," Ye Luo said with a smile.
"This time you have made a significant contribution, not only saving my granddaughter but also locating the base of Maple Leaf Organization. Their stronghold has been eradicated, and a group of their experts lost. The director of your Special Security Bureau will reward you for this."
"The success in saving Yan Ran and wiping out those people from Maple Leaf Organization wasnât a solo effort. Without the help of members from Earth Group and seniors like War Wolf, I couldnât have dealt with those experts from Maple Leaf Organization on my own, let alone rescue Yan Ran."
"Now, tell me, how do you plan to take responsibility for my granddaughter?" Elder Shiâs tone suddenly changed, his gaze fixed on Ye Luo as he spoke.
The faces of Ye Luo and Shi Yanran both changed. Judging by his tone, the elder seemed to already know about their affair.
"What, having taken my granddaughterâs pure body and her chastity, do you not intend to take responsibility for her?" Elder Shiâs face darkened, his tone becoming somewhat stern. A fierce and warlike aura filled the room, and the entire space was pervaded with an endless oppressive atmosphere.
Ye Luoâs expression turned solemn; this old man was truly extraordinary, definitely someone who had experienced the battlefield.
"Grandpa, please donât be angry, Ye Luo did all of this to save me." Shi Yanran hurriedly stepped forward, took Elder Shiâs hand, and said in a delicate voice.
"Yan Ran, no matter what, he has already taken your precious body, he must take responsibility for you, otherwise, I will not let him off lightly," Elder Shi said with a deep voice, his gaze faintly resting on Ye Luo.
"Elder Shi, youâre right, no matter what, Yan Ran is now my woman, and I will definitely take full responsibility for her, I will never let her down," Ye Luo said resolutely.
Elder Shi cast a glance at Ye Luo and said, "If I remember correctly, you have a fiancée in Zhonghai, and you also have ambiguous relationships with quite a few women. How do you think you are going to take responsibility for Yan Ran, making her a mistress or your lover?"
Ye Luoâs expression shifted slightly, his eyes flickered, and he said, "I will never allow Yan Ran to be a mistress or lover, she is and always will be my woman."
"Alright then, immediately end the relationship with your fiancée, cut off all ties with the other women, and then immediately marry Yan Ran, making her your wife," Elder Shi said sternly, his face set.
"This..." Ye Luoâs face changed, and he was at a loss for words, not having expected the old man to decide this.
"Grandpa, what are you doing?" Shi Yanranâs face also changed, and she glanced at Ye Luo, quickly shaking Elder Shiâs hand.
However, Elder Shi remained unmoved, still watching Ye Luo with serious eyes: "What do you say, young man? Have you thought it over? If you marry my granddaughter, I guarantee your future will be bright."
Ye Luo shook his head and said, "Elder Shi, while your condition is very tempting, it wonât work on me. Although I hope to take care of Yan Ran for a lifetime and not let her down, I will not do so at the cost of betraying other women."
"Although I am somewhat promiscuous and fickle, I am sincere with every woman by my side. I wonât abandon anybody for someone else."
"If I abandon them for Yan Ran now, perhaps one day Iâll abandon Yan Ran for another woman. So, I canât do such a thing."
Listening to Ye Luoâs words, Shi Yanranâs gaze stayed on him, her eyes flickering with an elusive light, and as for Elder Shi, a faint smile appeared on his serious face:
"It seems I havenât misjudged you. Youâre a man of love and loyalty. Even though you have many women around you, I believe if Yan Ran is with you, youâll take good care of her, protect her."
"Wow, Grandpa, you were just bluffing me, I was almost scared to death," Shi Yanran pouted and said in annoyance.
"How could I entrust you to him without testing this guy?" Elder Shi said with a smile.
"Grandpa, I havenât made up my mind yet," Shi Yanran said, looking down, her eyes revealing a shy expression.
"Alright, letâs take our time with this matter. Although this old man thinks you two are quite suitable, the future is up to you. By the way, how did you escape from that base?" Elder Shi asked, focusing his gaze on Ye Luo.
Ye Luo relayed the story he had previously concocted, how they fell into the pond, later met a mysterious expert who led them out, and this expert even taught Shi Yanran martial arts.
"Yan Ran, youâve actually become a Martial Artist, thatâs really unexpected," Elder Shi said, looking at Yan Ran with a trace of surprise in his eyes.