Even as a "normie," I'm completely oblivious to it.

Xiaomeng's face was full of confusion, and the phrase "There's no one that short" kept echoing in her mind.

I'm so heartbroken!

Wait, since there aren't any that short, does that mean it's a unique competitive advantage?

Well done! Xiao Meng has turned the tables.

Slightly propping himself up, Yu Zhe looked at Xiao Meng and asked, "Xiao Meng, what brings you here?"

"Ah...that's me..."

The words were on the tip of my tongue, but I couldn't say them.

No, could I just say, "I specially cooked for you and wanted you to try it"?

That definitely won't work! Don't let Xiaomeng's high EQ fool you; she's actually quite shy.

Well, I had no choice but to make up an excuse: "Well... oh right, my family's bakery also serves some home-style dishes. Today, when we were developing new recipes, we made a few extra portions, and I thought, well, too much is too little... so I thought I'd bring them to you to try. But then I found out you had a fever... hehe, so this is a good opportunity to visit you!"

"Hmm? That's an honor. Okay, it's almost time to eat. I'll go tell Zixiao not to cook yet, and let her try what Xiaomeng brought."

After saying that, Yu Zhe turned over and tried to get up, but then felt a wave of dizziness. Sigh… he really hadn't recovered. He should stick to his morning runs from now on; his physical condition isn't even as good as it was when he was a kid.

He could only say to Yu Che next to him, "Yu Che, help me up."

Yu Che understood immediately and quickly helped Yu Zhe from the side: "Brother, it's okay if you can't move. I'll go and bring the food in to eat."

"No need, no need, it's just a few steps, don't bother."

"All right…"

Watching Yu Che help Yu Zhe out of the room.

Xiao Meng covered her face with her hands, sighing softly at what she had just said.

"What do you mean by 'too many dishes'! Luo Xiaomeng, you're so useless! I gave you a chance, but you still couldn't do it!"

44. If you won't say it, I'll say it for you.

After Yu Zhe arrived in the living room, he first called Zi Xiao out of the kitchen.

Zixiao, who had already decided what to cook for lunch, was speechless when she saw the large lunchbox on the table.

These people just stopped Qin Ruoke from having her cooking job taken away.

Well, here comes Luo Xiaomeng again, acting first and asking questions later, shoving the food directly onto the table, impossible to guard against.

At the dinner table, four excessively beautiful girls were clearly divided into two camps.

Yu Che and Zi Xiao sat on either side of Yu Zhe, like two guardian deities protecting him.

Luo Xiaomeng and Qin Ruoke sat opposite them, not because they wanted to sit there, but because Su Zixiao and Su Yuche had already taken the good seats.

In other words, they were driven to the other side.

However, they weren't dissatisfied. Both Xiaomeng and Qin Ruoke knew that they had no right or resources to compete with those two.

Besides, they're all Yu Zhe's sisters, there's no need to be jealous.

Xiao Meng stood up. Because she was short, she had to lean half her body over the table to reach the large lunchbox in the middle of the table. She untied the tablecloth and opened the box to reveal the delicious food inside.

"This is the result of my morning's work... oh no, I mean, my family's store's work this morning!"

Xiao Meng really wanted to slap herself in the face, but she just couldn't bring herself to say that she had made this especially for Yu Zhe.

The box contains everything from braised fish and braised shrimp to fried chicken strips, stir-fries, and rice balls.

It truly lives up to its name as a lunchbox that's bigger than two of Yu Zhe's heads; it's a formidable box.

It does look like the food prepared at Xiaomeng's shop, but only Xiaomeng herself knows that it was all made by her alone, and it only took her a little over an hour.

There's nothing special about it; it's just that we have a lot of cooking tools at home, so we can cook multiple dishes at the same time and quickly finish preparing such a big meal.

"Huh? Don't just stare, eat up, eat up! This box keeps things warm, no need to heat it up."

Well, this box is professional.

Before dinner, Yu Che and Zi Xiao exchanged glances, having a silent exchange.

Yu Che's meaning was clear: "You understand, right? Now, here's what to do next."

Zixiao understood perfectly: "Of course, let this wildflower know that the homegrown flower is the strongest."

And Su Yuzhe, standing among them: ? ? ?

Oh well. These two guys do this sometimes, it's really strange.

Yu Zhe picked up his chopsticks and stared at the braised fish in the middle of the table.

Yu Che quickly caught this gaze and, with lightning speed, picked up a piece of fish and placed it in front of Yu Zhe's mouth.

"Ah~ Brother, open your mouth. You have a cold, so don't move around too much. Let your little sister feed you."

Almost simultaneously, Zixiao grabbed a small bowl and placed it under the fish to catch any drips onto the table.

The two worked together flawlessly, leaving Xiaomeng and Qin Ruoke on the other side completely dumbfounded.

Yu Zhe looked to his left and saw Zi Xiao, whose eyes were gentle and radiant. She was holding a bowl.

Looking to the right, there was Yu Che, her eyes sparkling like a gemstone, her brilliance surpassing even the moon's radiance. Hmm, she held a piece of fish with her chopsticks.

These two girls... they're trying to give them a hard time.

Is this really necessary?

With his mouth slightly open, Yu Zhe cooperated with them, taking a piece of fish from Yu Che's chopsticks and gently chewing it.

At that very moment, Yu Che put the chopsticks that Yu Zhe had just used into his mouth and gently sipped them, even though there was no food on them.

It even deliberately licked it.

Oh dear... This little girl! Yu Zhe could only quickly pick up his chopsticks and stop Yu Che from continuing to feed him.

"Stop, I'll do it myself. You and Zixiao should eat by yourselves. I always have to remind you."

"Good~"

Yu Che and Zi Xiao also knew when to stop, as their operation to deter the wildflowers was complete.

And that was indeed the case; there was absolutely nothing they could do to help the two people on the other side.

If Yu Zhe knew that this was what they were thinking, he would definitely be speechless.

Do I need help eating?

Finally finding some peace, Yu Zhe picked up his chopsticks and carefully tasted the dish.

Ha, you think Yu Zhe's brain is slowed down because of the fever? Not at all. From Xiao Meng's expression just now, and the excitement she showed when she opened the dish, you can tell that she definitely made it herself.

She's just too shy to say it; I never expected Xiaomeng to have such a shy side.

Well, it's actually quite delicious, but... while it's exquisite, it's still not on the same level as the dishes that Zixiao has worked hard to make over the years.

but!

Even so, how should one evaluate the food brought by a girl?

"Delicious! Not bad!"

In any case, praise is a must!

"That's good!"

Xiao Meng's brows furrowed with joy; hearing praise from someone she liked was the greatest reward for her.

Of course, Yu Zhe also noticed that Qin Ruoke was very reserved while eating.

He also specifically instructed her: "Xiao Ruoke~ you can eat without worry. Xiao Meng didn't poison you. Why are you eating so slowly?"

"I...I understand, I'll eat well. As for that nickname...it's best to avoid using it in front of others."

Oh~ Little Ruoke, Xiaomeng didn't think much of it, but... to be able to subdue Qin Ruoke so well, I have to say it's no wonder that Yuzhe is so good at it.

The meal was harmonious; everyone mainly chatted about trivial things that happened at school.

Yu Che, who wasn't from Fenghai No. 1 Middle School, listened with great interest. Since she didn't spend much time at school, she found it quite interesting to hear more stories.

Yu Che couldn't stop laughing when he heard Zi Xiao say that the head of the news department deliberately knocked over Xiao Lizhi's pencil case. How childish are students these days!

It was almost the end of lunchtime.

Amidst the laughter and joy, Xiaomeng suddenly remembered a question that she actually cared about a lot.

A question that is basically confirmed, but not entirely certain.

She put down her chopsticks and looked directly at Su Zixiao, who was facing her: "Actually, I have a question I'm quite curious about... just curious, it's... Su Zixiao, do you... come to Yu Zhe's place often?"

Under Zixiao's somewhat questioning gaze, Xiaomeng quickly explained, "I didn't mean anything by it! I just... well, you see, last time I came to deliver study materials to Yuzhe, and at the comic convention, and this time too, I just thought... um... you two... have such a good relationship."

This was just a test.

As for the relationship between Su Zixiao and Yu Zhe, it will be difficult for Xiao Meng to move forward if she cannot get a definite answer.

Well then, here's your solution.

Zixiao was caught off guard by the question.

This is not difficult to answer; we can simply say it's a coincidence. In the story, it's reasonable for her to frequently appear at home as Yu Zhe's girlfriend.

But the question is, why did Senior Luo Xiaomeng suddenly ask that question?

Also, as a friend of the older brother, Xiaomeng should have a good relationship with him in class. Is there really a need to hide the truth from her? Will it cause any trouble for the older brother?

Overly weighing the pros and cons

Her beautiful eyebrows were slightly furrowed, as if she were pondering a difficult problem.

Qin Ruoke, sitting opposite her, was sweating bullets for Zixiao. She hadn't given a direct answer when Xiaomeng asked her the same question last time, and now that it had been brought up again, it was hard to avoid.

Zixiao thought about it but couldn't come up with the best solution, so she could only turn her attention to Yuzhe beside her.

Let's see what the older brother has to say.

just.

Before Yu Zhe could even get a word in edgewise, Yu Che, who was standing next to him, spoke first.

This tone was perfectly natural and completely open!