Married to a Millionaire

Chapter 50

It was a cool and pleasant morning in the small mountain village in summer. As usual, Grandma Guo woke up, washed her face and brushed her teeth while wondering what to have for breakfast. There were a few cucumbers in the vegetable garden that would go bad soon if not eaten. She couldn't finish them herself, so why not invite Jennie and her husband over for breakfast? The children must be tired from working hard yesterday and wouldn't want to cook for themselves.

Stir-fried noodles and cucumbers, that's settled then.

After washing her face, Grandma Guo tied up her hair neatly and went out refreshed. Having company after living alone for so long put her in a particularly good mood. There was a fence between the two households, but an opening was left for visiting. As Grandma Guo walked to the Kim's yard, before she could see if the door on the first floor was open, there was a sudden creaking sound from upstairs.

That sound...

Grandma Guo looked up and listened for a few minutes, then understood. She shook her head with a smile and went to pick cucumbers to prepare breakfast first.

The cucumbers were cut, seasoning prepared, water boiling, noodles laid out, just waiting for the children to come down so she could cook them quickly and eat. It took Grandma Guo over half an hour to do these seemingly trivial chores, but she estimated it was about time. The old lady went to the Kim's house again.

This time she didn't even have to step into their yard to hear the creaking bed and Jennie's half whimpering, half moaning.

Youth is bliss...

Grandma Guo sighed inwardly, then went back home to watch TV first. Her son had bought her a new TV with very clear images. Grandma Guo flipped through the channels and settled on a drama rerun. Though she had seen it once, Grandma Guo still watched enthralled, and didn't realize when a whole episode finished.

Hearing the ending theme song, Grandma Guo glanced at the door. It had been over an hour, surely they must be done by now?

The old lady went to the Kim's house for the third time, cocking her ear to listen. Finally there was no movement upstairs.

Grandma Guo breathed a sigh of relief. The children weren't hungry but she was, anxious to eat.

Looking up, Grandma Guo was about to invite the children down for breakfast when the front door creaked open. Grandma Guo jumped in fright and quickly looked over to see Lisa. The man wore a plain black T-shirt and knee-length shorts, looking strong and sturdy. His exposed arms and legs seemed very muscular, and his face was even more handsome than Elder Manoban in his youth.

Grandma Guo stared, transfixed.

Just noticing someone in the yard, Lisa took a step out and saw Grandma Guo. Recalling Jennie's pleas last night and this morning, he inexplicably felt a bit guilty. But his expression didn't show it as he greeted politely, "Do you need something?"

Grandma Guo came to her senses and quickly smiled, "You haven't eaten breakfast yet right? I've prepared stir-fried noodles, just need to boil for a bit and it'll be done. Come over with Jennie and let's eat together."

Lisa was indeed hungry. He glanced back and nodded, "Thank you. Jennie and I are going fishing in the morning, we'll treat you to lunch later."

"Wonderful, wonderful," Grandma Guo beamed, unable to stop smiling. "Then go get Jennie, I'll go cook the noodles."

After she left, Lisa watched the old lady enter the house before going to the bathroom to relieve himself. He then washed his face and brushed his teeth, and brought up a basin of water upstairs. The door was slightly ajar. Lisa gently pushed it open. Morning light flooded the bright room. Jennie was sleeping in bed, her fair shoulders exposed from the heat. Her beautiful long legs were completely bare, the blanket only covering essential parts.