Oh no! My yandere school beauty is so clingy!

On New Year's Eve, Zhang Shuyu, holding her child, knocked on Shen Yu and Lin Anran's door early in the morning.

When Shen Yu opened the door, the little one in her arms was already dressed, wrapped up tightly in a little hat and scarf, with only a pair of big, dark eyes peeking out, curiously looking around.

Zhang Shuyu herself was also wearing a newly bought red sweater. Although it wasn't expensive, it looked festive, and her face couldn't hide her excitement...

"Brother! Sister-in-law! We're here!" She greeted them cheerfully as soon as she entered the door, her voice louder than usual.

"Okay, come in quickly, it's cold outside." Shen Yu stepped aside to let them in, and took the bag of fruit that Zhang Shuyu was carrying, which she had bought with her own money.

Although Zhang Shuyu had visited Shen Yu's house many, many times, she never came empty-handed. She would bring something, whether it was expensive or cheap, as long as she didn't come empty-handed.

So Shen Yu got used to it. Every time she said there was no need to buy anything, she would still buy it. So she got used to opening the door and bringing in the things she had bought.

The house was already very clean, and red paper-cut window decorations that Shen Yu and Lin Anran had just bought yesterday were pasted on the windows. New Spring Festival couplets and the character "福" (good fortune) were also pasted on the door. Although the house was not big, the festive atmosphere of the New Year was immediately apparent.

"Wow, it looks so beautiful!" Zhang Shuyu exclaimed, her eyes sparkling as she looked at the newly renovated house.

Lin Anran peeked out from the kitchen, nodded to her as a greeting, and then went back inside to continue her work...

"Let me help, sister-in-law!" Zhang Shuyu used a baby carrier to carry the child on her back and then went into the kitchen.

The three of them busied themselves between the kitchen and the living room.

Shen Yu is the head chef, handling more complex dishes, while Lin Anran assists him by washing, chopping, and handing him things.

Zhang Shuyu also wanted to help, but it was inconvenient to hold the child, so she took on some odd jobs, such as peeling garlic, picking vegetable leaves, or setting out the washed dishes.

She kept asking, "Brother, should I chop this scallion?" and "Sister-in-law, where should I put this plate?" She was very enthusiastic, her little face always smiling, busy running around, but she didn't seem tired at all.

I just felt my heart was full and warm.

Shen Yu and Lin Anran had already gotten used to having someone around to liven things up, and they smiled and responded to every word.

By the afternoon, all the dishes were ready, and the chicken soup was simmering in a clay pot over low heat, its aroma filling the entire house.

There's nothing much to do for now.

The three of them sat down on the sofa in the living room.

The TV was on, playing the local station's Spring Festival Gala, but the volume was turned down low, just for background noise.

The three of them sat in the warm room, around a small coffee table, playing a simple game of cards.

Shen Yu and Lin Anran were both quiet and played their cards slowly.

Zhang Shuyu talks a bit more. When she loses, she'll let out a soft "Ouch!" and when she wins, she'll purse her lips and chuckle, her eyes curving into crescents.

The baby is having a great time on the playmat, occasionally crawling over to hug mom's leg and babbling...

The sky outside the window gradually darkened, but the house was brightly lit, and the aroma of food grew stronger, mixed with a faint, warm atmosphere that belonged to home.

This was the first New Year they spent together as a group of four. There was no grand celebration, no lively gatherings with relatives and friends, only the most ordinary busyness, waiting, and companionship.

But for each of them, it felt more like a real New Year than ever before...

In the evening, a large and sumptuous New Year's Eve dinner was served.

Braised fish, stewed chicken soup, pork ribs, several stir-fried dishes, and dumplings that Zhang Shuyu made very nicely.

The small dining table was packed full, and the food was steaming hot.

The four people sat around the table.

Shen Yu and Lin Anran poured a little red wine into their glasses, Zhang Shuyu had a soft drink, and even Shen Yu'an was being held by his mother, holding his little milk bottle and looking curiously at the dishes on the table.

"Come on, it's New Year's, cheers." Shen Yu raised his glass, his voice gentler than usual.

"Cheers! Happy New Year!" Zhang Shuyu immediately raised her drink glass, her eyes crinkling with laughter.

Lin Anran also picked up her wine glass and gently clinked it with Shen Yu's. She then reached out and touched Zhang Shuyu's glass. Her face was expressionless, but her eyes were gentle and smiling.

They made a crisp sound when they collided.

The sound of firecrackers could be heard sporadically from near and far outside the window, while inside the house was filled with the aroma of food and a cozy warmth.

The atmosphere during the meal was relaxed and pleasant.

Zhang Shuyu was the most talkative. While taking care of the baby in her arms, she chattered away, praising Shen Yu's cooking and asking Lin Anran if she wanted to try it.

She also mentioned that when she was in the orphanage, she could watch fireworks for a long time at night because no one cared. She and her younger siblings from the orphanage would set off fireworks together, which was very interesting.

Shen Yu and Lin Anran would both respond with a few words, and Lin Anran would occasionally put some food on Shen Yu's plate. They didn't find it noisy; on the contrary, they felt the atmosphere was very pleasant.

They didn't say much, but someone kept talking, which made the New Year even more lively.

Halfway through the meal, Lin Anran's phone, which was on the table, rang.

She picked it up and glanced at it; it was a message from Su Linxue.

It was a New Year's greeting message, and I also gave them a red envelope to accept.

After reading it, Lin Anran handed the phone directly to Shen Yu next to her, indicating that she wanted him to handle it.

Shen Yu took the phone, glanced at the message on the screen, and then looked up at Lin Anran.

Lin Anran nodded to him without saying anything, but her eyes conveyed a lot.

Shen Yu thought for a moment, then instead of replying in text, he made a video call to Su Linxue.

The call was quickly connected, and Su Linxue's smiling face appeared on the screen.

"Hi~ Happy New Year to you both!" Su Linxue's voice came through the receiver, clear and bright, filled with obvious joy:

"How are things over there? Are you getting used to it? Is it cold in Changyang?"

Shen Yu moved his phone further away so that the camera could capture him and Lin Anran beside him.

He nodded with a faint smile on his lips: "Yes, Happy New Year. I'm getting used to everything. It's fine here, but it's still snowing outside."

"That's good! I'm relieved to see you all look well!"

Shen Yu held his phone and chatted briefly with Su Linxue about their recent situations.

Zhang Shuyu held her child and sat quietly across from me, eating without making a sound, only occasionally glancing at her phone screen with a hint of curiosity on her face.

After chatting for a while, Su Linxue suddenly asked, "By the way, where are Xiaoyu and Baobao? Are they here too? Let me see!"

Shen Yu hummed in agreement, turned her phone around, and faced it directly at Zhang Shuyu sitting opposite her and the baby nestled in her arms, curiously reaching for the chopsticks on the table.

Zhang Shuyu was taken aback when the camera suddenly turned to her. She paused for a moment, then sat up straight, looking somewhat nervous.

He waved somewhat awkwardly at Su Linxue's face on the screen, trying to force a smile, but it still looked a little stiff.

"Hi! Xiaoyu! Happy New Year!" Su Linxue's voice came through with a smile, very warm and friendly.

Shen Yu looked at Zhang Shuyu, her lips moving as if she wanted to give her some hint.

He stopped after uttering the sound "表..." and changed his words:

"elder sister."

Upon hearing Shen Yu's prompt, Zhang Shuyu quickly nodded more politely at the screen, her smile becoming more natural, her voice soft but clear:

"Happy New Year, sister!"