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

Looking out the window at Zixiao, who was clearly about to collapse, Yuzhe gradually understood something.

That is, no matter what the outcome, at least protect the people you cherish right now.

Noticing the increasingly bright light in Yu Zhe's eyes, and glancing out the window, Yu Che said somewhat petulantly, "It's good that brother can see things clearly, but no matter what, I must always be number one in brother's heart!"

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Xiao Zixiao felt her consciousness becoming increasingly scattered, and she no longer knew how heavy the rain was.

All that could be heard was the terrifying sound of the wind and the dense sound of raindrops hitting the tiles.

The cold rain dripped down her hair, and the chill became more pronounced.

Does her brother really not want to see her...? Zixiao felt so unwilling.

Unable to put any more weight on her legs, she swayed and fell to the cold concrete ground beside her.

In the end... no family member could accept her...

But the expected pain from the fall did not come.

She could feel herself being caught firmly from the side the moment she fell.

At the same time, the rain that had been falling stopped because an umbrella was raised over Zixiao's head.

She forced herself to open her eyes, her mind still hazy, and what she saw was Yu Zhe's breathtakingly beautiful face.

At that moment, a gentle smile graced her face.

This is what Zixiao has always dreamed of seeing. Her brother is very gentle... but he has never smiled at her like that before.

"Brother...you really did come to see me after all..."

Although the tone was weak, there was an indescribable emotion in it.

She didn't even realize that she was now calling out "brother" so naturally, something she had never dared to do before.

Yu Zhe's eyes shone even brighter: "Yes... I've come to see you."

Even in her hazy state of consciousness, Xiao Zixiao noticed that Yu Zhe had only brought one umbrella, and now he was just holding it for her while Yu Zhe himself was getting soaked in the rain.

Zixiao was almost unconscious, and her subconscious words came out directly: "Brother... don't hold the umbrella for me, don't get wet in the rain... I don't want you to get wet in the rain..."

Although the rain hadn't stopped, those words seemed to ignite another sun in Yu Zhe's heart, illuminating the endless darkness.

He no longer knew whether the tears sliding down his face were rain or uncontrollable tears.

Yu Zhe lowered his head and tightly protected Zi Xiao in his arms.

Then I gently brushed her wet hair to one side and then picked her up steadily.

Xiao Zixiao was already asleep, sleeping peacefully in Yu Zhe's arms.

Yu Zhe whispered tenderly in her ear, "You silly child... From now on, you're my sister... No matter what, no matter what happens, no matter what you say, I'll never let go again."

He held him like that.

Zixiao held the umbrella over her and led her into the house: "Come on... Zixiao, come home with your brother..."

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(Ah, this chapter warmed my heart. Did everyone else feel the healing effect?)

Yu Zhe's birthday party

1. You're so weak!

The Qi family's matter has finally been resolved.

Qin Ruoke said she had to prepare for moving, while Lin Yin had to leave first.

So Yu Zhe is now returning to the Su family villa under the escort of Lu Ling and Lu Yao.

Although he didn't actually want to go there, Yu Zhe still liked the small apartment he rented in Xicheng.

But it's getting late, and Zixiao, Yuche, and Sister Ye are all at the villa, so we can only go back and stay for the night.

All this back and forth today has been quite tiring.

This is especially true for people like Yu Zhe who are used to taking afternoon naps.

He was now in the car complaining incessantly to the two sisters, Lu Ling and Lu Yao, who were sitting in the front seat.

"Hey, Lu Yao, you have no idea how shameless that old fox Qi Jiang is. He's really annoying. Lu Ling, you should understand, right?"

"And that building of the Qi family, it's so winding and confusing, it almost made me lose my way."

"Hehe, I wonder if Zixiao has prepared any good food. I feel like I'll have a good appetite tonight."

Lu Ling and Lu Yao listened attentively to Yu Zhe's complaints and responded respectfully from time to time.

They knew that although the young master had been strolling around leisurely all day, tidying up the house as if it were child's play, it was no easy feat to actually accomplish this. So, once the matter was resolved, the young master would definitely be very happy.

The young master's incessant chatter is a sign that he is completely relaxed and in a good mood.

Think about it, when you finish a big exam and get good grades, don't you feel the same way?

They talked for a while, until Yu Zhe felt they were almost at their destination.

He paused for a moment before saying, "Thank you both for your hard work this time."

From the initial intelligence gathering to information confirmation, and today's protection of Yu Zhe, these tasks were basically all done by the Lu sisters, Lu Ling and Lu Yao.

Therefore, Yu Zhe felt that saying thank you was only natural.

But in the next instant, the two sisters were clearly stunned after hearing these words.

Lu Ling almost lost her grip on the steering wheel, and the car swayed to the left, but she immediately corrected it with her amazing reflexes.

But her reaction startled Yu Zhe: "Wh...what's wrong?"

Lu Yao, a girl with no connections or financial resources, answered before her sister could: "Thank you...no need..."

She said she had no income, no job, no job… but when she said that, there was a strange mix of shyness and satisfaction in her tone.

Lu Ling first apologized for the car shaking earlier, then looked ahead and said, "Young Master, you don't need to thank us. You must understand that we are your sharp blades, your tools."

Yu Zhe couldn't understand: "Tools and stuff... you guys are taking this too seriously. They're just cute girls in the prime of their youth, don't be so cautious every day."

No sooner had he said that than the car shook violently again!

After the car stabilized again, Yu Zhe realized something.

Lu Ling, you should talk less while driving!

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It took about an hour to get from the starting point to the Su family villa.

The vehicle came to a steady stop in front of the Su family villa.

By this time, it was completely dark.

Lu Ling and Lu Yao still needed to confirm some business matters of the Su family. After getting out of the car, Yu Zhe waved goodbye to them.

Oh...it's so busy. We should consider relieving the Su family's servants of their workload. How can they work so hard?

Yu Zhe turned around and stepped through the all-too-familiar gate of the Su family villa.

As if knowing he was coming back, he had only taken two steps when he saw a group of maids dressed in maid outfits standing in a row.

They were carrying trays, towels, watermelon juice, or other fancy items.

They bowed in unison and greeted, "Good evening, young master, welcome back!"

They were all maids who had worked for the Su family since Yu Zhe was a child.

Hmm, these guys seem to know everything. Yu Zhe's lock-picking skills were all thanks to these all-around maids.

But he just came back for a short visit, why make such a big fuss?

Without a doubt, it was Yu Che who arranged it.

After all, she couldn't let her brother lose face, especially since this was her own home and her brother hadn't been back for a long time!

Yu Zhe politely declined the things they offered and stepped forward, with the maids following behind him. He turned around and asked one of them, "Where are Yu Che and the others?"

The maid nodded slightly and replied, "Miss Yuche, Miss Zixiao, and Miss Qi are preparing dinner for you in the kitchen. They said they would tell you when you return. May we go and report to them now, young master?"

These maids who have been working in the Su family for a long time are very clever!

They all knew that Miss Yu Che listened to Young Master Yu Zhe, so even if it was something arranged by the young lady, as long as it involved the young master, they still needed to get his permission first.

"No need, no need, I can go by myself. And you don't need to follow me. Although I haven't been back for a while, I'm not so lost in my own home."

Knowing the young master's personality, the maids voluntarily dispersed.

Only the maid in the very center remained; she was the head maid of the Su family.

The head maid was noticeably older than the other younger maids; she could be considered one of the more senior servants in the Su family.

She placed the tray aside.

The stone table said, "Young master, before you go to see the young ladies, could you please go and see the head of the family? The head of the family says he would like to see you."

"Father?" Yu Zhe was a little surprised. "Aunt Wang, I'm not saying this to be mean, but doesn't he always stay at the Tan Kong Building? Why do I have to go to the city to find him again? What time is it?"

The head maid, whom Yu Zhe called Aunt Wang, sighed helplessly. New maids and butlers wouldn't be troubled, but people like Aunt Wang and the head butler Lin Mu'an, who had been in the Su family for a long time, all felt that the poor relationship between the young master and the head of the family was a real headache.

They're father and son, why can't they be kinder to each other?

Aunt Wang pointed to the pavilion not far away and said, "No need, young master. The master just came back and is sitting behind that pavilion. He said that if you come back, it would be best if you went to see him."

Yu Zhe turned his gaze to the pavilion, feeling a sense of unease.

That's just how my father is. He never communicates properly. When it comes to meeting someone, a simple phone call would suffice, but he insists on having someone else relay the message. Do you think he's putting on airs, or is he just too lazy to talk?

Moreover, every time his father tried to talk to him, it was either about learning this or that, or about attending a meeting.

How can Yu Zhe have a good relationship with his father if he acts like this?

However, Yu Zhe did not want his emotions to affect others too much.

"Okay, I understand, Aunt Wang. I'll go to the pavilion first."

After saying goodbye to the relieved head maid, Yu Zhe put his hands in his coat pockets and walked step by step toward the small pavilion surrounded by the lake.

Yu Zhe used to come to this place often when he was a child.