My Girlfriend Who Develops Through Development

Lin Shu smiled gently, "Fish, not everyone can keep their scores at 68 in every subject. And the reason you did so well is because you listened to your aunt's advice back then, isn't it?"

"Yes."

An Youyu did not deny it.

Lin Shu's laughter became even gentler. "So, grades are not the reason for judging whether someone is excellent or not, at least not for you."

After hesitating for a moment, An Youyu said softly, "Auntie, I can't control my score in the next test anymore. The teacher seems unhappy about it this time. I hope you can understand."

"Just do it your way, Auntie won't offer any more opinions."

Lin Shu raised her glass and said half-jokingly, "My arm is almost sore from holding it up. Can you and Xiao Mo help me out?"

An Youyu's smile, tinged with a touch of naivety, lingered as she raised her glass and gently clinked it against Lin Shu's. "Cheers."

After saying that, she ignored everyone else and started gulping down her drink from the cup.

After finishing the drink, I burped.

She lowered her rosy cheeks, not daring to look up.

The mother and son looked at each other and burst into laughter.

However, both of them knew that An Youyu was easily embarrassed, so the laughter didn't last long before they began their feeding journey for the evening.

"Auntie, the baby fish... can't eat anymore."

"Eat more."

"Lin Mo, stop putting food on my plate, I'm so full..."

"One last bite."

"That's what you just said."

"Have it?"

"Have."

"I forgot."

"..."

Chapter 183 Lin Shu's coquettish act!

Saturday arrived, and Lin Mo was woken up early by his mother. He arrived at the door listlessly with dark circles under his eyes and complained, "Mom, isn't today Saturday? Can't you let your son sleep in?"

Actually, it can't really be called sleeping in.

Last night, he studied until nearly 4 a.m., and only slept for three hours before being woken up. The severe sleep deprivation left his mind foggy.

A flicker of heartache crossed Lin Shu's eyes, and her voice, unusually weak, said, "Mom doesn't know you've been staying up all night studying again..."

"Forget it, just go back to sleep."

"Oh."

At this moment, Lin Mo didn't want to say another word. He turned around, lay back down on the bed, pulled the covers over his head, and went back to sleep.

Lin Shu sighed inwardly, carefully closed the door, and just as she reached the doorway, her phone rang.

She was taken aback when she saw the incoming call number displayed on her phone screen.

After the call connected, she was silent for a few seconds before speaking, "Dad."

"Xiao Shu, Dad misses you."

An aged voice came from the phone, filled with an unparalleled longing.

Lin Shu's breath hitched, and the guilt in her eyes was clearly visible. "Is Mom alright?"

"She's fine, she's just still angry with you."

Upon hearing this, Lin Shu sighed bitterly, "Xiao Shu... I was wrong, I'm sorry. If I have the chance, I will kneel before you and Mom to beg for forgiveness."

"unnecessary!"

The man firmly denied it, his tone softening visibly. "Actually, your mother has already forgiven you. You know her temper; she's the typical example of someone with a sharp tongue but a soft heart. For us, as long as you're willing to come home, that's better than anything else."

He paused for a moment, then said, "Xiao Shu, your mother and I are getting old. Please don't hold grudges against us anymore, okay?"

"Dad, your daughter has no right to argue with you."

Lin Shu's face darkened. "A mistake is a mistake. My daughter isn't someone who can't accept defeat. I've let you...down."

"I've arrived in Jingchuan."

The man's words made Lin Shu's breathing quicken instantly, her astonishment mixed with utter surprise. "You...how come you...have come to Jingchuan?"

"See my daughter!"

……

"Knock Knock-"

Like Lin Mo, An Youyu also stayed up a little later last night. After hearing the knock on the door, she groggily went to the door. Just as she was about to open the door, she remembered Lin Mo's repeated instructions and peeked through the peephole at the person outside.

When she saw Lin Shu outside the door, she was quite surprised. In her memory, this seemed to be Lin Shu's first time here.

In an instant, the lingering sleepiness in An Youyu's mind receded like a tide. "Auntie, please wait a moment."

She hurriedly washed her face, changed her clothes, and without even drying her face, rushed to the door, opened it, and gave Lin Shu an apologetic smile, "Auntie, Youyu didn't know you were coming, so..."

"What are you apologizing for?"

Lin Shu walked in, saw the cramped rented room, and his gaze fell on the girl's face, which was still wet with tears. He turned around, closed the door, and took her hand to the only table in the room.

An Youyu was forced to sit down, her eyes filled with bewilderment. "Auntie, what brings you here?"

Lin Shu's eyes were gentle and tender. "It's not like it's the first time you've met me. Why are you so nervous? Relax."

As she spoke, she placed the lunchbox in her left hand on the table and took out breakfast items one by one. "Come on, let's eat first."

Before the girl could refuse, she went to the back and tidied the girl's slightly messy long hair, her movements gentle and filled with obvious heartache. "Fish, Auntie has something to ask you."

Hearing the plea in Lin Shu's words, An Youyu replied without hesitation, "As long as it's within my power, I will definitely help you."

Lin Shu gestured with her fingers like a comb, "How about you stay at Auntie's house from now on? Auntie wants to see Yu'er every day."

"what?"

Hearing Lin Shu's words, An Youyu's lips parted slightly, "Auntie, I'll be living on campus after I go to university. Even if I stay at your house, you can't..."

"So, will you agree to Auntie's request or not?"

"I……"

An Youyu didn't feel much resistance. After spending time together, she had already come to regard Lin Shu as an elder. However, considering various factors, she ultimately chose to politely decline.

“Youyu is a girl and has already come of age; Lin Mo… is still here. It’s understandable for her to bother you occasionally, but it would be somewhat impolite for her to live in your house for an extended period of time.”

"Wouldn't it be enough to just kick Xiao Mo out?"

Lin Shu's words left An Youyu speechless, "Auntie, that's even worse."

Lin Shu narrowed her eyes. "How about... we each take a step back?"

"Should we each take a step back?"

An Youyu turned around and wrapped her arms around Lin Shu's waist, resting her chin on Lin Shu's stomach. Her clear eyes blinked. "Auntie, you didn't come to Youyu's house today just for this, did you?"

The girl's posture melted Lin Shu's heart. She cupped the girl's pretty face in her hands and said, "Fish, just tell me if it's okay or not."

An Youyu was stunned for a moment, and asked in astonishment, "Is Auntie trying to be cute with Youyu?"

"Correct."

Lin Shu nodded in agreement, "So... you understand."

An Youyu raised her eyes and said, "Auntie, it's really hard for Youyu to refuse you. You're not allowed to act cute anymore. If you act cute a few more times, I don't know how low my bottom line will go."

Lin Shu smiled. "So, you're agreeing?"

An Youyu shook her head. "No, Auntie, you have to tell me what it means for each of us to compromise before I can decide whether to agree or not."

"You girl..."

Lin Shu found it amusing; the extremely warm atmosphere quickly improved her complex feelings after receiving her father's phone call.

An Youyu smiled slyly, "Auntie didn't play by the rules first, so you can't blame Youyu."

Lin Shu pinched her soft cheeks. "What Auntie meant by compromise is very simple. After you and Xiao Mo go to university, you can stay at Auntie's house during holidays. That way, it won't be considered a long-term stay. You can't refuse anymore, okay?"

An Youyu's eyes curved into a smile, and she replied in a soft voice, "Okay, I promise Auntie."

"Good girl, give me a kiss."

"..."

An Youyu blushed and pointed to the breakfast on the table, "I'm so hungry, Youyu wants to eat."

Lin Shu chuckled and continued combing the girl's hair, feeling a pang of emotion.

Daughters are so much better; compared to them, sons are just a bunch of troublemakers...

A few minutes later, several delicate braids hung down on both sides of An Youyu's face, and her hair was tied up with a red ribbon. She exuded gentleness from head to toe.

Lin Shu nodded in satisfaction, "It's really beautiful..."

An Youyu blinked and timidly raised her hand, "Auntie, why are you bringing breakfast today? Where is Lin Mo?"

"he?"

Lin Shu sat down opposite him. "I stayed up all night studying, and I'm still sleeping right now."

She then changed the subject, "Auntie came today not just to deliver breakfast, but also wants Yu'er to accompany her somewhere to meet someone; is that alright?"

An Youyu looked curious. "Who are you seeing?"

Lin Shu's eyes were complicated. "My father, Xiao Mo's maternal grandfather."

Chapter 184 Of course I'll help him!

"Lin Mo's maternal grandfather?"