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

Yu Zhe actually understands Zi Xiao's personality quite well.

What she just did might not have been a genuine attempt to find a problem, but rather a way to draw my attention from a different angle.

Or rather, it's another way of expressing affection towards Yu Zhe.

Zixiao felt that was enough, and sighed, saying, "Oh well, brother, you must be hungry. The food is all on the table. Honestly, I've already reheated the food twice."

After saying that, she turned around and prepared to go to the kitchen to get chopsticks.

Before that, Yu Zhe called out to her, "Wait a moment."

"Hmm? What's wrong, brother?"

"It's nothing, um... come here for a second."

A little confused, Zixiao still obediently walked up to Yuzhe.

Then I felt a warm hand landing on my head.

"elder brother?"

"Well... it's not exactly compensation, but at least it's a little more relaxing, right?"

Yu Zhe's hand glided rhythmically through Zi Xiao's soft hair, which indeed made Zi Xiao feel that her fatigue from the day had lessened considerably.

"Um…"

Unconsciously, Zixiao's voice also revealed a single tone that sounded very comfortable and relaxing.

Don't let this child's jealousy and argumentative nature fool you; he's actually the easiest to please.

After patting her head for a while, Yu Zhe gently asked, "Shall I tell you?"

"Huh? What did you say?"

"Tell me the reason," Yu Zhe said with a smile. "You're not mainly angry because I came back late, are you? You look sullen and have something on your mind. Tell me what's wrong?"

"Photo booth pictures..."

"Ok?"

Zixiao tilted her head slightly, looking directly into Yuzhe's eyes, but her voice was very soft and her tone was a little complaining: "I care a lot about photo booth pictures... even though my brother has never taken any with me."

"But I only discovered this photo booth machine today..."

"No, brother might have forgotten," Zixiao said, sounding quite aggrieved. "Back when we were at the villa, I noticed there was an amusement park not far from the villa with one of these rides. I asked you to go, but you refused..."

Ah... Yu Zhe doesn't seem to remember this.

In fact, Zixiao did say that.

Back then, she liked to go out for walks whenever she had free time. One time, she saw this machine and thought it was quite interesting, so she came back and wanted to ask Yu Zhe to take some photo booth pictures together. But Yu Zhe back then was different from Yu Zhe now.

Back then, he wasn't as free as he is now. Every day, besides studying business, he had to attend meetings. He was so busy back then that even if he really wanted to go out and have fun, he simply didn't have the time. So he made up a reason and politely declined Zixiao's offer.

That's probably why I don't remember it very clearly.

Yu Zhe knew what was going on: "I guess... he was busy back then? Sorry, Zi Xiao, but it's all better now. How about we go filming tomorrow?"

"it is good!"

Zixiao was naturally very happy, but she still had a concern: "Tomorrow? But tomorrow is the final exam, is that okay?"

"Final exams?"

“Brother, you…” Zixiao looked at Yuzhe with suspicion, “Brother, you really don’t know, do you… You’re a student at Fenghai No.1 Middle School, you should at least know when the final exams are.”

"This is the first time I've ever heard of this... Oh well, let's take the exam. We can take the photo booth pictures after the exam."

"Alright, since you've said it, you should keep your word."

"I understand, I understand. When have I ever lied to you?"

"Didn't you hide it from me when you weren't feeling well last time...?"

"..."

Zixiao, you can't embarrass your brother like that! It's so disrespectful!

Zixiao chuckled, rubbed her cheek against Yuzhe's hand again, and then turned and walked towards the kitchen.

"Okay~ then I'll reluctantly go with my brother to take some photo booth pictures. Hmm, they have to look good, at least better than Sister Xinye's picture."

"You silly girl, do you even know how to make a good-looking photo booth picture?"

Yu Zhe smiled with relief.

Because Zixiao's tone now was clearly much happier than before.

47. I was prepared long ago.

The next day, Yu Zhe actually got up very early, which was quite rare.

Suddenly they announced the final exams, and he hadn't prepared any answer sheet markers or other essential exam supplies.

Of course, this preparation does not include exam review, which is meaningless to Yu Zhe in every sense.

Just give him a marking pen and a ballpoint pen, that's enough!

Even though he got up half an hour earlier than usual, when he walked out of the room, Zixiao was already making breakfast.

It's only 6:30... You get up so early every day.

Zixiao heard the noise and came out of the kitchen, where she saw Yuzhe stretching.

"Why did you get up so early today, brother? If you're up, just wait a little while, breakfast will be ready soon."

"No rush, no rush. By the way, Zixiao, what time did you get up?"

Without hesitation, Zixiao replied, "Five... cough cough, six o'clock sharp, which is only half an hour after I got up."

"Hmm? Is that so?"

That's definitely not the case.

Only Zixiao herself knew that whenever it was time to go to school, she would get up at around 5 a.m. every day, first to admire Yuzhe's sleeping face for an hour, and then go out to cook.

Don't underestimate this hour! Zixiao felt that watching her brother's sleeping face for a while was not only pleasing to the eye, but also gave her plenty of energy for the whole day!

It's practically become a way of life.

Sitting at the dining table, Yu Zhe was still drowsy and stared blankly for a while before he came to his senses and called out to the kitchen.

"Zixiao, do you have any extra answer sheet pens? If so, could you lend me one? Aren't we going to have an exam soon?"

Hearing this, Zixiao was surprised: "Brother, you really don't have a coloring pen? How did you take the exams before?"

"Isn't there Xiao Ruoke?"

Yu Zhe, leaning on the edge of the dining table, said, "She always hands me the answer sheet pen as soon as she finishes filling in the answers. We're changing exam venues for the final exams, and I'm too lazy to go out and buy one, so I asked Zi Xiao if you had any extras."

"Don't worry, I've already prepared everything for my brother."

Zixiao placed a plate of scrambled eggs on the dining table, then went back to her room and took out a pencil case.

"It has everything in here, a complete set. Although it was meant as a backup, I never expected it to actually come in handy. Brother, you should really pay more attention to the exam."

Seriously, even Zixiao found it amazing. To think that the top student in the senior year could fill in the answer sheet just by borrowing a pen was simply outrageous.

Yu Zhe took the pencil case, opened it, and sure enough, it contained everything.

All kinds of pens, compasses, rulers, and even some stationery he had never seen before were all available.

"Zixiao, is this a spare for me?"

"What else can we do?" Zixiao sighed. "We have to be fully prepared for everything so that we can be safe from any eventuality, brother."

"That's true, hehe, anyway, thank you, Zixiao is so thoughtful."

"No...nothing, it's nothing. Brother, hurry up and eat, we'll be leaving soon. The exam starts half an hour earlier than usual."

"Alright, alright, don't worry. Even if our Zixiao misses one subject, she will definitely be among the top students."

"Really! Brother, you're not allowed to joke about me!"

Zixiao quickly lowered her head and ate her breakfast.

Honestly... playing pranks on people so early in the morning...

But this is good. Zixiao was a little nervous about the final exams, but after this commotion, she calmed down.

Simply being at the top isn't enough. Zixiao had long been clear that in order not to embarrass Yuzhe, she had to be number one in the grade every time!

Hmm... Zixiao's determination is in stark contrast to Yuzhe, who is leisurely and lazily munching on bread at the dining table.

......................

Half an hour earlier than usual, when Yu Zhe arrived at school, the students in Class S of the third year of high school were all tidying up the examination room. They would be going to their respective examination rooms to complete their exams later.

It's worth mentioning that even half an hour before the tense final exam, when Yu Zhe entered the classroom, everyone greeted him in a very tacit manner.

Yu Zhe couldn't figure out how he had received such high treatment.

By the window, Xiaomeng was carrying a large chair, seemingly trying to move it outside the classroom.

But this little one was half her height in the chair, wobbling and looking incredibly funny.

Then please help me out.

Yu Zhe first threw the pencil case that Zi Xiao had given him onto his desk, then walked over and grabbed the chair that Xiao Meng had moved.

"I'll do it."

"Hmm, no need, Yu Zhe, you must be thinking about something rude."

Xiao Meng stubbornly held onto the chair, refusing to let Yu Zhe take it from her. She knew Yu Zhe was probably thinking that this little one wasn't worthy of moving a chair.

"Haha, don't say that. Helping each other is what makes good friends."

This time, when Yu Zhe took the chair, Xiao Meng didn't pull it back and easily let Yu Zhe take it.

“Good friends… Hey, Yuzhe, you can just put this chair outside the classroom. The proctor will need it later.”

"understand."

Yu Zhe quickly moved the chair out, and when he came back, Xiao Meng asked, "Have you finished reviewing? Although this question doesn't seem to have much meaning for you..."

"I guess I've reviewed enough, except that I only found out last night that I have an exam today..."