Engagement (2)

"Grandma, how are you…"

"Not well! How can I be well without you around? My back aches…"

An Xiaxia was flustered. "Grandma, are you alright? I'll come see you…"

"Why, that's great! I'll tell Yize to pick you up!" After that, Grandma Sheng hung up right away, giving An Xiaxia no time to change her mind.

Half an hour later, she got a phone call from Sheng Yize. "Come down. I'm right outside."

An Xiaxia was bemused. She told Papa An where she was going, changed her clothes and put on her shoes, then went downstairs.

After getting into the car, Sheng Yize leaned over to fasten the seatbelt for her. He then frowned. "You look awful."

"I caught a cold…" An Xiaxia sniffled and Sheng Yize wiped her nose with a tissue. "Have you taken any medicine?"

"I have." An Xiaxia nodded. She then asked in concern, "What's wrong with Grandma Sheng? She said her back aches…"