Why did the system take my request to take photos with a cosplayer seriously?

"Then you'll go?"

"Guaranteed to complete the mission!"

Lin Man raised an eyebrow smugly: "Boss, you just wait!"

She stepped into the inner room, and just over ten minutes later, the sound of footsteps resumed.

Lin Man lifted the curtain and helped her grandmother out.

The old man's anger had mostly faded, and although he still seemed unhappy, he was at least in good spirits.

Upon seeing her grandson, she went straight over and began to chatter.

"Have you visited your mother's grave?"

"I've been there... Grandma, are you alright? If you're really unhappy, I'll arrange for you to go out for a walk later, so you won't have to see it anymore."

"Go away, I need to go for a walk. Who can keep an eye on your grandfather!"

Grandma waved her hand dismissively: "Don't worry about it. Your grandpa and I are old, and our bickering is just for fun."

Ding Heng peeked behind her and asked, "Where's my grandfather?"

"He sneaked out the back door to go fishing!"

Although Grandma's tone was complaining, she was no longer truly angry.

Ding Heng smiled and said, "Take care, I'll be going now."

"Get out of here, drive slowly."

Grandma saw Ding Heng off, then turned to Lin Man and whispered a few words to her.

Lin Man smiled and agreed, then followed Ding Heng out of the store.

Back in the car, Ding Heng asked curiously.

"How did you persuade them?"

"Old people are like children; just coax them with a couple of candies."

How do I coax him?

“I had an unopened bottle of hand cream in my bag. I originally kept it for myself, but I took it out specifically to give it to her because I brought it back from Hong Kong. It’s a special treatment for her chapped hands in winter.”

Lin Man sighed, "The elderly don't care about expensive gifts. They are just happy to be remembered and cared for by their grandchildren."

"You're really something!"

Ding Heng sincerely praised it!

When Grandma first met Lin Man, she didn't like her at all.

After all, the old man had lived for over seventy years, and his first impression of a person was based on intuition. In the eyes of a respectable elder, Lin Man's face and temperament were hardly those of a "good woman."

But now, her grandmother likes her more and more, and her status is even on par with Wenjing.

Lin Man's fox tail immediately perked up: "Since they performed so well, did the boss give them a reward?"

"What reward do you want this time?"

"Hmm... I've been wanting to show off a bit lately, so I need the boss's cooperation."

How to cooperate?

"Cough, cough, cough!"

Lin Man cleared her throat and began to say, "A senior from the Hunan Normal University dance team is getting married next Saturday and invited a few of us from the dance team to get together. I was thinking, if I could bring you, boss, there, that would be so prestigious!"

"No problem."

"Boss, you agreed?"

"Ah."

"No going back on your word?"

"No regrets."

Lin Man smiled even more brightly, then slowly added:

"Sister Hua Qing will be there too."

"you!"

Ding Heng slapped his forehead... Good heavens, he forgot that Hua Qing was also on the Hubei Normal University dance team!

Lin Man shrugged mischievously: "Boss, we're a man of our word, you promised you wouldn't go back on your word!"

Ding Heng reached out and pinched her cheek, gently tugging at it: "Are you plotting against me?"

If he attends as Lin Man's boyfriend, it would be inappropriate for him to play Hua Qing's boyfriend as well.

Back then, their affair in the dance troupe wasn't exactly a secret. There was no guarantee that someone they knew wouldn't see it and spread some gossip, which could easily lead to an awkward situation.

Lin Man's cheeks were pinched, and she stammered, "I already asked Sister Hua Qing, and she said she was too lazy to argue with me..."

Ding Heng let go of his hand, his expression a mixture of amusement and exasperation.

Hua Qing certainly wouldn't argue with Lin Man over something like this, at least not verbally!

What number?

"Next Saturday, still in Shenzhen, I'll go back to my hometown to see my mom."

"You can arrange it."

Ding Heng finally agreed, which could be considered as giving the foolish fox a sweet treat.

When the plane landed in Shenzhen, the afternoon sun was blazing.

A black Maybach had been waiting for some time.

As soon as Lin Man walked out of the passage, the driver quickly came forward to take her luggage, his movements swift and respectful.

"Miss, Mr. Lin sent me to pick you up."

"Grandpa? He's so thoughtful!"

Lin Man raised an eyebrow at Ding Heng, bent down and climbed into the back seat, leisurely crossing her legs.

It's a car that costs over three million, so it's definitely comfortable!

Last time in Pengcheng, Ding Heng stripped Lin Zhiyuan naked, and also took the opportunity to expose Lin Zhihong's shameful secrets.

Logically speaking, this feud shouldn't be considered shallow.

But Lin Fengnian has a particularly thorough understanding of the four words "able to bend and stretch" to get to where he is today!

Since we can't figure out Ding Heng's methods or who the "golden immortal" behind him really is, it's better to just keep him on our side for now than to completely break ties.

Ding Heng joked, "Your grandfather is being so polite, should we go and see him?"

Lin Man looked disdainful: "It won't take up your time, boss. In a couple of days, he'll have to come and toast you in person."

Ding Heng smiled and didn't bring it up again.

More than an hour later, the Maybach arrived at a high-end hotel.

After the two checked in, a woman with exquisite makeup walked towards them.

"Xiaoman!"

The woman had a warm and comforting energy, and opened her arms to give Lin Man a big hug.

"Senior!"

Lin Man responded enthusiastically.

The bride's name is Zhou Jiawei, and she is two grades ahead of Lin Man.

Before Hua Qing came, she was considered one of the top performers in the Hunan Normal University dance team.

My husband now works in cross-border e-commerce in Shenzhen. He's a true first-generation entrepreneur, riding the wave of opportunity and making a fortune.

Zhou Jiawei released Lin Man and carefully examined her from head to toe.

"Xiaoman, your complexion is getting better and better! Do you have some secret recipe? Please give me some tips!"

"Senior, you look radiant! People who are about to become brides really do look different!"

"You're so good with words."

Zhou Jiawei gently patted Lin Man, then glanced at Ding Heng.

Who is this?

"My boyfriend, Ding Heng."

Ding Heng nodded slightly: "Hello."

"Hello."

Zhou Jiawei smiled and responded, then turned back to Lin Man: "It's such a pity you're not a bridesmaid. Lao Chen and I were discussing it the day before yesterday, and we even saved a bridesmaid dress just for you!"

Lin Man sighed softly and said seriously, "Senior, I had my fortune told, and they said I'm destined to kill off unwanted romantic advances this year. I'm afraid it will clash with the luck of newcomers, and I'll be in big trouble if that happens!"

Zhou Jiawei joked, "When did you start believing in this?"

"It's better to believe it exists."

Lin Man shrugged, looking apologetic.

Zhou Jiawei didn't insist any further; she was a smart woman.

Lin Man's willingness to attend the wedding was already a great honor; as for the bridesmaid role, it was just a formality.

If they don't want to get involved, she naturally won't force them.

Zhou Jiawei added, "Oh right, there's something I need to remind you of."

"what?"

"Eh..."

Zhou Jiawei said with self-reproach, "I've been so busy with the wedding lately that I haven't had a moment to spare. The hotel room was arranged in a hurry, and I didn't have time to adjust it carefully. Your neighbor is your nemesis."

"A mortal enemy?"