The package has assigned me way too many objects.

Compared to the score from the mission with Marissa at the lingerie store, this score is incredibly low. Just looking at the score, you might think the relationship has deteriorated.

But what exactly is the basis for this rating? Is it because he was constantly looking at pretty girls during his prayers that he got such a low score?

[Valentina: There's no impact; things have stabilized for now.]

"But isn't the situation terrible? I've seen more and more discounts in those sex toy stores, even for Mother's Day and Ancestor Worship Day, there are 50% off deals on the second set. I heard it's a requirement forcibly issued by the matching system?"

[Valentina: Yes, but those are just trial measures. If they don't work, they'll be stopped soon. Would you like to buy a few sets of sexy outfits to take home? I can help you get a bigger discount.]

Chapter 38 The Lord's Majesty is Gone

No, why would he need to buy from someone else? His own store designs clothes in that style, so Chu Yinan has no reason to help others generate sales!

This doesn't mean that Aunt Liu's company produces sexy lingerie; it's just that the line between elegant and sexy designs is often blurred. As long as you put a lot of effort into the design on that small piece of fabric, it will look a little sexy.

After school at noon, Chu Yinan couldn't wait to go home with her sister. To save time waiting for the bus, she even asked Aunt Liu to pick her up today, which was an exception.

......

As soon as Chu Yinan opened the door and returned home, before he could even take off his shoes, Marissa came out of the living room to greet them.

The girl, still wearing her nun's habit, seemed a little reserved. She was worried that these were her brother's family members and that she might embarrass or cause him trouble.

"Auntie, sister, I am Marissa, who was born in the Turing Tower with Brother Chu Yinan. I'm here to bother you today."

Yan Liu and Bei Yutang's first impression of Marissa was that she was petite, delicate, and very polite, but after hearing her speak, their primary impression became that her voice was very pleasant!

"My name is Bei Yutang. You don't need to be so formal. We're just an ordinary family, so we don't need to stand on ceremony. Welcome to our home~" Unlike her usual teasing and nagging attitude towards her younger brother, the tall girl was incredibly approachable to Marissa.

Chu Yinan, who was standing nearby, had some objections.

Women with high looks are attractive to both men and women at first sight. Yan Liu is one of these people. She had already hugged the cute little nun after only a few minutes of meeting her, leaving Marissa bewildered.

“My name is Yan Liu. You can call me Aunt Liu like Xiao Chunan does. Since you and Xiao Chunan are family, it’s perfectly fine to treat this place as your own home! But I still find it a little hard to imagine that Xiao Chunan will be called brother one day.”

Bei Yutang deeply felt this and, out of consideration for her younger brother, refrained from pinching his cheek in front of Marissa. The girl agreed, saying:

"I thought it would be enough for Chu Nan to be called 'brother' by elementary school students or kindergarten kids, but I didn't expect to be called 'brother' by a girl who is older than him."

The word "large" here refers to body size.

Chu Yinan objected: "What you're saying is ridiculous. Being born even a second earlier still makes you bigger. How can you judge someone by their physique?"

However, seeing that her sister and Aunt Liu were so accepting of Marissa, Chu Yinan breathed a sigh of relief.

Yan Liu and Bei Yutang took Marissa to the living room to chat, asking about her life and telling her about Chu Yinan's embarrassing moments.

Bei Yutang revealed a lot about her younger brother's past, but she did so not to criticize her own child in front of outsiders, but to help Chu Yinan get closer to Marissa.

It's clear that Chu Yinan values ​​Marissa, this "relative" with whom he has no blood relation, very much. Although they are said to be siblings, their relationship is actually like that of "babies born in the same hospital," with no close connection.

Based on what we learned from their conversation, his "recognition" of Marissa was more of a acquaintance formed through helping each other in times of trouble. And something quite strange is that Marissa seems to admire Chu Yinan.

What kind of cognitive bias would lead someone to idolize such a little guy?

Putting this question aside for now, if Chu Yinan truly wants to treat Marissa as family, the most important thing is for her to know his "unbearable" side, thus eliminating the sense of distance and mystery.

The greatest distance between people is worship.

"Has my brother always been this small at home?" Marissa was very interested in Chu Yinan's embarrassing story after hearing so much. She found that Chu Yinan was somewhat different from what she had imagined.

Based on their previous interactions, Marissa had come to believe that her older brother, Chu Yinan, was a ruthless character who "looked like a child but was actually decisive and exceptionally intelligent." However, it turned out he was practically a mascot at home...

Yan Liu said with great enthusiasm, "That's right, we all love him just the way he is. His little body is so soft and cuddly. He won't be cute or fun anymore when he grows up!"

Chu Yinan sat in the dining room, silently drinking lemon green tea, her heart heavy with grief.

He finally had a younger sister who could show off his masculine side, and the glorious image he had worked so hard to build was ruined just like that.

"Marisa, they were just joking. You don't have to believe them. Joking around once in a while can lighten the mood!" Chu Yinan sat down in the living room with a lemon tea in hand, trying to salvage a little bit of his image.

Bei Yutang patted her thigh and smiled at her arrogant little brother, "Chu Nan, come here."

Sister, Marissa is watching, can you give us a little face?

"You've grown wings?" the older sister asked in a friendly tone, her face serious.

Chu Yinan hardened his fist. Was he really not going to give me any face at all?

He downed the lemon tea in one gulp, then climbed onto his sister's black-stockinged legs and sat down steadily.

Although his sister stopped making things difficult for him and even gently hugged him and stroked his tuft of hair, Chu Yinan's expression was one of utter despair.

The light in her eyes had disappeared.jpg

“Other people’s younger brothers are getting worse and worse as they grow up, but I’m so happy that my own little one can be held like this all the time~” Bei Yutang stretched out two fingers, poked the corners of her younger brother’s mouth, and gently curved them into a smile. “Look, Chu Nan is also happy to be held like this.”

After her older sister finished hugging her, it was Yan Liu's turn to hug her.

Yan Liu held the little boy in her arms, gave him a soft face wash, and hugged him tightly as if she wanted to tuck her precious son back into her body for protection.

"I'm quite satisfied too. It feels the same way I've held it for so many years, and it's still so tiny~"

With his imposing image gone, Chu Yinan was on the verge of tears—even though Yan Liu's warm and soft embrace was very comfortable.

Marissa watched from the side and saw how happily Yutang and Aunt Liu hugged their brother, and she wanted to hug him like them.

"Can I hug my brother too?" The girl's eyes sparkled with anticipation.

Chu Yinan wanted to discuss it further, but Yan Liu handed over her son without saying a word, delivering him directly into Marissa's arms.

"Marisa, you need to know how to respect your elders. I am an elder, understand?" Chu Yinan tried to fight for his basic dignity.

"Then, then, brother, can Marissa hug me?" the nun asked earnestly.

When I say you should respect your elders, I mean you shouldn't hug them, not that you should ask for their permission before hugging them... It's not appropriate to be too cold-hearted when you first invite her to your home.

"Fine, you can only hug me for thirty seconds," Chu Yinan reluctantly agreed.

Marissa happily hugged Chu Yinan's head into her big teddy bear, just like Yan Liu had done earlier.

Thirty seconds later, Marissa earnestly pleaded again, "Brother, I want to hold you a little longer."

"...Alright then."

Chapter 39 Shadows

After dinner, Chu Yinan was still thinking about how to keep Marissa company. He couldn't just take her back after the meal, could he? The monastery was Marissa's most familiar home, but he felt it would be a bit boring.

However, in reality, it seems that he doesn't need to worry about adding any programs. Yan Liu takes good care of Marissa, chats with her, and even helps her shop for clothes in the VR mall.

The house was bustling with activity until after 1 p.m. When the midday drowsiness set in, Yan Liu pulled Marissa to take a nap in the living room, and Chu Yinan was nowhere to be seen.

In the bedroom, Chu Yinan climbed into Bei Yutang's bed, disturbing the girl's precious afternoon nap.

"Yutang, I know you're not asleep yet, can I ask you something?"

The girl had changed into her pajamas and was already drowsy when the little guy's sudden voice startled her, ruining her pleasant sleepiness and leaving her feeling very tired.

"What are you doing? You only slept on the top bunk for two minutes and then ran downstairs?"

"Is your enthusiasm for Marissa genuine or just a facade? You mean the kind of fake enthusiasm that's all for show?"

Bei Yutang opened her eyes, her clear, watery eyes looking at her younger brother's face. Chu Yinan's expression was exceptionally serious, with a hint of worry in it.

"Why are you worrying about this? Have you been watching too many palace dramas lately? Where did this scheming and suspicion come from... Put your hand up, I'll help you take off your clothes. Go take a nap, otherwise everyone will be awake, and it won't look good if you go to meet Marissa with heavy eyelids."

Chu Yinan sat up and raised his hands for Bei Yutang to help him take off his T-shirt.

He awkwardly lay down in bed.

"What are you being shy about? Do you think I haven't seen enough of you? Don't you remember how many years you've showered with me?" Bei Yutang turned down the air conditioner, comfortably hugged Chu Yinan, and pulled the blanket over him.

"You're the one who barged in! I told you I'd take a shower first, and then you broke down the door... Yu Tang, don't hug me so tightly, I won't be able to sleep!" Chu Yinan protested awkwardly, but Bei Yu Tang had made him feel weak and powerless.

The young woman ignored Chu Yinan's words and instead pondered his earlier doubts.

Chu Yinan's worries were just like those of a young married woman who worries that her family members will be disliked by her husband's family.

There are only two explanations for this mentality: on the one hand, he is not close enough to his husband's family; on the other hand, he trusts his own family much more than his husband's family. Otherwise, why would he have the thought that "his sister and aunt are just putting on an act to take care of his younger sister"?

Chu Yinan has a natural affinity for the AI ​​side, which is completely understandable, since he was born there and spent several years growing up before being adopted here.

But this little guy has been living with them for almost ten years, and he doesn't even have this much confidence in them. Does that mean he hasn't truly integrated into their family yet?

He can still stay by their side in his cute way now, but what if he leaves them one day?

She couldn't accept something like that!

"Yutang, if you keep touching it, I'm worried you'll get your bed dirty." Chu Yinan knew that his sister loved the cleanliness and tidiness of her bed. He himself would just throw his clothes, phone, charger, books and the like on the bed, but Bei Yutang's bed only had a quilt and a pillow.

Even if she sometimes uses her tablet, phone, or reads in bed, she always puts these extra things on the floor before she goes to sleep.

Chu Yinan was afraid of being beaten if he couldn't hold it in and soiled Yu Tang's bedding.

But Bei Yutang's delicate hand seemed to be angry, gripping it rather tightly.

"Yu Tang?"

His voice brought his sister back to reality, and the girl loosened her grip slightly.

"...I was just spacing out, does it hurt?"

Chu Yinan subconsciously wanted to nod, but he noticed that his sister's tone was inexplicably serious, so he shook his head instead.

"What's wrong with Yutang?"

"From now on, you're not allowed to sleep in the top bunk by yourself anymore. You'll be sleeping with me from now on, understand?"

Instead of asking if he could, she directly asked if he knew. Chu Yinan didn't understand why his sister had suddenly made this decision, but she was stunned by her serious expression and nodded in agreement.

"understood."

What happened? Could it be that Yutang ran into some trouble at the publishing house? Let's wait until she's in a better mood before she goes back to her bunk.

......

Theoretically, there should be classes in the afternoon, but because of Marissa's arrival, taking leave has become a certainty.

Before that, Chu Yinan and Bei Yutang had both overslept. It's easy to do this when the air conditioner is set too cold; they didn't even hear the alarm clock.

Marisa and Yan Liu got up at two o'clock. After getting up, Marisa's face was rosy, and her tender skin was so red that it looked like it could bleed.

This was because Yan Liu had taken liberties with her while she was sleeping, and Yan Liu had touched her while she was in bed, checking her development.