Mr. Gu heard this and became serious.

"Really? Tingyu can cook?"

Old Mrs. Gu quickly said, "Oh yes, I was surprised when I went over today and tried Tingyu’s cooking. I must say, it tasted quite good. This boy is really putting in effort to woo the girl."

Old Mrs. Gu’s face was full of smiles as she spoke.

"Fortunately, I see that the girl likes Tingyu too, it’s truly a happy ending for both. Next time, we’ll have Tingyu bring Yiyi over so you can meet her. She’s truly a lovely girl. Yiyi is going to start her studies at Shangjing University of Chinese Medicine tomorrow, which shows that she’s also a good student, she’s good in every way."

Mr. Gu nodded at these words.

"Sounds very good indeed, and I trust Tingyu’s judgment. We’ll have him bring her home next time."

"Alright, I’ll call Tingyu in a bit."

Finally, Old Mrs. Gu shared some stories about Yiyi with Mr. Gu, and the two elders enthusiastically chatted on.

Meanwhile, Gu Tingyu, seeing that it was getting late, reluctantly walked her home.

"Yiyi, you’re starting school tomorrow, does that mean you’ll have to participate in military training?"

Yiyi nodded and said, "Yes."

Hearing this, Gu Tingyu didn’t ask further but slowly started chatting about other things as they walked.

"We’re almost to your house."

Yiyi pointed when she saw the gate to her house.

Seeing this, Gu Tingyu smiled and said, "Next time, I’ll know the way and come directly to find you."

"Gu Tingyu, let’s go in, my mom and Er Ya should be back too."

Just as Yiyi was about to walk forward, she felt her hand being held. She turned back in confusion to look at Gu Tingyu.

"Yiyi..."

Yiyi waited for Gu Tingyu to continue, but after a while realized he had nothing more to say. She smiled and said, "Why did you suddenly hold me back?"

Seeing the girl’s bright smile, Gu Tingyu’s previously tense heart relaxed. He looked at Yiyi and said, "Yiyi, I like you."

On hearing this, Yiyi was momentarily at a loss and dazedly looked at Gu Tingyu, asking, "What...what did you say?"

"I said, I like you."

Hearing it again, Yiyi knew she wasn’t imagining it. Gu Tingyu had indeed said he liked her.

"Really, you really like me?"

Seeing the girl’s nervous look, Gu Tingyu gave her a hug and whispered softly in her ear, "I like you, really like you."

At first, he hadn’t realized his feelings until that incident when he accidentally overstepped his bounds with Yiyi. He then slowly discovered that he had always been attracted to her, not just because of her abilities, but also her straightforward nature.

Feeling the warmth near her ear, Yiyi’s face turned red, but she quickly broke into a big smile, "Gu Tingyu, I like you too."

Hearing this, Gu Tingyu froze for a moment, then joyfully picked Yiyi up and spun around, "Yiyi, I’m so happy."

"Ah..."

Caught off guard by being lifted, Yiyi was startled but quickly started laughing happily, "Hahaha... Gu Tingyu, you really do like me a lot, look how excited you are."

By this time, Gu Tingyu had already stopped spinning, but he still held Yiyi tightly. At her words, he nodded affirmatively and said, "Yeah...I really like you."

"So...does that mean we’re boyfriend and girlfriend now?"

Hearing Yiyi saying this, Gu Tingyu gently put her down, ruffled her hair, and said, "Of course, you are my girlfriend now." When he said ’girlfriend’, his heart fluttered sweetly.

"And you are my boyfriend."

Yiyi declared possessively, then took his hand and said, "Let’s hurry in then."

But she quickly realized something, "No wonder you brought so many things when you came, had you already planned to confess and then visit as my boyfriend?"

Seeing Yiyi had caught on, Gu Tingyu nodded and said, "You’re really smart."

When Ding Yuejun saw them coming home together, she warmly welcomed Gu Tingyu inside.

When Gu Tingyu saw Ding Yuejun again, he bowed deeply and quickly laid down the gift boxes he brought, "Hello, Aunt Ding."

"Xiao Gu, you didn’t have to bring so many things when you came."

Facing Ding Yuejun, Gu Tingyu became a bit flustered, "Aunt Ding, it’s necessary."

Seeing Gu Tingyu so nervous, Ding Yuejun couldn’t help but laugh and said, "Xiao Gu, make yourself at home, there’s no need to be nervous. Why are you suddenly so uptight today?"

"I... I..."

Seeing Gu Tingyu’s nervousness with her mother, Yiyi covered her mouth and chuckled.

Hearing Yiyi’s laughter, Gu Tingyu finally calmed down. He looked earnestly at Ding Yuejun and said, "Aunt Ding, I will take good care of Yiyi from now on."

Upon hearing this, Ding Yuejun was momentarily stunned, then gave Gu Tingyu a probing look, then glanced at her daughter.

Gu Tingyu confessed, "Aunt Ding, I like Yiyi, so... I want to date her with marriage as the goal."

"This..."

Ding Yuejun was full of surprise. Her daughter went out for registration today and returned with a boyfriend. Although she knew her daughter liked Xiao Gu, she was still feeling a bit complex to see them together now.

Seeing her mother staying silent, Yiyi quickly said, "Mom, I already agreed."

Hearing her daughter’s words, Ding Yuejun snapped back to reality, couldn’t help but give Yiyi a look, and finally shook her head, "Yiyi is eighteen now, so she can decide on her matters herself. Since you both like each other, give it a try."

Seeing her mother had no objections, Yiyi felt very happy.

"Mom, you’re the best."

Gu Tingyu also couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief, grateful for the future mother-in-law’s agreement so he and Yiyi could openly be together.

After talking it out, Gu Tingyu relaxed completely and chatted leisurely with Ding Yuejun.

Meanwhile, Yiyi looked at her mother and asked curiously, "Mom, why haven’t I seen Er Ya?"

Speaking of Fei Er Ya, Ding Yuejun replied, "Er Ya started boarding at school today. I asked her to come home and stay tonight, but she didn’t agree, so I came home alone."

Yiyi nodded at these words and said, "It indeed would be a hassle back and forth, it’s better for Er Ya to stay there."

"Indeed, though I’ve told Er Ya to come home during weekends when she can."

After chatting with Gu Tingyu for a bit, Ding Yuejun went to the kitchen to prepare dinner, "Tingyu, have dinner before you leave."

Gu Tingyu naturally nodded happily.