Chapter 120 - He is dead. (1/2)

2 days: 10 minutes: 40secs after Lei Zhao's accident.

”Look who decided to finally come home.” Grandpa Yan announced when Yan Mei entered the living room.

”Grandpa.” Yan Mei said as she approached him and gave him a hug. Yan Mei loved her grandfather very much, he was the closet thing she has to her mother.

”Grandpa, I miss you.” Yan Mei chuckled as she planted a kiss on the old man's cheeks. Grandpa Yan snorted, ”You shouldn't overwork Yan Mei. Look at the time you're coming home.” Grandpa Yan frowned as he reprimanded her.

Yan Mei scratched her nose, ”Sorry, Grandpa. I had to take care of an emergency.”

Grandpa Yan shook his head helplessly and sighed, ”Yan Mei, you're now married. You can't work late like you used to. As a woman, you have to come home early.”

Yan Mei smiled and nodded, ”I know grandpa. Fortunately, Lei Zhao is very understanding.”

Yan Mei's eyes sparkled with affection as she said. The light in her eyes dimmed a little as a frown contorted her face. Lei Zhao was supposed to come home two days ago, but he didn't and she has gotten no call from him. 'Maybe something came up?' Yan Mei asked herself. She couldn't help but feel restless.

”Let's go and eat.” Grandpa Yan's voice snapped her from her thoughts.

”Alright, grandpa. Let's go.” Yan Mei forced out a smile and helped the old man to the dining table.

Yan Mei sat across the old man as they ate. They made small talk about Yan Mei's business and the old man asked a few questions about Lei Zhao, which Yan Mei happily replied.

After dinner, Yan Mei went to the backyard and took out her phone. She sat on a chair and checked for any messages or missed call, but there was none.

Yan Mei's brows furrowed, and she looked at the moon. It was exceptionally beautiful tonight, but Yan Mei was in no mood to appreciate it. Yan Mei heaved a sigh, 'Was everything okay? Did he encounter an enemy that he has to lie low for a few days?' Different thoughts were running in Yan Mei's mind, but she had no answers.

”A penny for your thoughts?” Grandpa Yan said as he took a chair and sat beside Yan Mei.

”Is it Lei Zhao?” Grandpa Yan asked straightforward.

Yan Mei turned to look at her grandfather. The moon reflected on his face showing the wrinkles in his forehead and under his eyes.

”Hmm.” Yan Mei said as she looked at the moon in the sky.

”Do you want to tell me what's wrong? I thought everything was going well between the two of you. Tell me if I need to beat the crap out of him.” Grandpa Yan urged.

Yan Mei let out a deep breath, ”No, he has done nothing. It just I haven't heard from him for two days now. He was supposed to come home the last two days, but he didn't and I haven't heard from him. When I call him, it says it cannot be reached.” Yan Mei finally said.

”Grandpa, do you think something happened to him?” Yan Mei heaved a worried sigh as she asked.

Grandpa Yan brows knitted together, ”We can't be too sure. If you're worried about him. I can ask someone to check his whereabouts tomorrow,”

Yan Mei nodded, ”I will visit my mother-in-law tomorrow, maybe she has news.”

Grandpa Yan smiled, ”My, my you have really fallen in love!” he exclaimed and he chuckled.

Yan Mei rolled her eyes, ”It's normal.”

Grandpa Yan chuckled, ”I'm happy that you have fallen in love. You deserve to be happy, XiaoMei.” Grandpa Yan said as he looked at Yan Mei.

Yan Mei smiled back at him, ”Grandpa, how did you meet grandma.” Yan Mei asked suddenly.

She wanted to know the love story of her grandparents.

A nostalgic look flashed through Grandpa Yan's eyes, and his whole features softened.

”I met your grandmother in Paris. She had run away from her wedding and was hiding there. The moment I laid eyes on her at a coffee shop, I felt an instant pull. I was a Casanova back then, with my good looks and charm.” Grandpa Yan grinned.

Yan Mei rolled her eyes and chuckled.

”That moment I felt like she was the only person at the coffee shop. I didn't acknowledge that it was love at first sight back then. I found out about the hotel she was staying at and faked an encounter one day.”