Adored by Him: My Blissful Days as the Girl Next Door

Zhao Dazhuang led Zhao Meimei to sit on Brother Yangyang's pure leather sofa, looking at the luxurious home appliances in the living room, trying hard not to look around like Granny Liu entering the Grand View Garden.

Brother Yangyang didn't expect Zhao Meimei and her dad would bring dumplings to him on New Year's Eve. He was caught off guard and felt a bit apprehensive in front of Zhao Dazhuang, a stranger older than him.

Zhao Dazhuang took the initiative to say, "You are Shi Yang, right? My surname is Zhao, and I'm Meimei's dad. You can just call me Uncle Zhao."

Brother Yangyang nodded and politely greeted, "Hello, Uncle Zhao, you can just call me Yangyang. That's how my mom calls me."

Zhao Dazhuang asked with concern, "Is it okay for you to live here alone tonight? Do you want to come to my house to stay up for New Year's Eve together?"

Brother Yangyang politely declined, "No, I've gotten used to it."

Brother Yangyang turned to the cabinet to get some snacks to entertain Zhao Meimei.

Zhao Dazhuang quickly stopped him, "No need. As soon as Meimei's mother took the dumplings out of the pot, she sent us over here. After delivering the food to you, we have to go back."

Zhao Dazhuang, with heavy eyebrows and small eyes, naturally had a smile, appearing amiable. He took the dumplings from the bag, instructed Brother Yangyang to fetch a clean plate, poured the dumplings onto it, and placed the pig trotters next to them.

Zhao Dazhuang commented, "Meimei's mother newly marinated these pig trotters, learned from Meimei's grandmother, they taste really good. Since you're alone, I didn't take too much. If it's not enough, go to the grocery store tomorrow to find Meimei's mom, there's more at home."

Zhao Dazhuang packed up the plates and bowls brought with him, repackaged them into the bag, and pulled Zhao Meimei up from the sofa, "Eat some while they're hot, it's New Year after all. You ought to have some dumplings for luck, and we'll head back first."