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

Zixiao had a very enjoyable dinner tonight.

It wasn't because the food I cooked today was particularly delicious; it was mainly because Yu Che, who was in the way, was gone.

The time spent alone with her brother was so relaxing and carefree. Looking at the dining table, which was just her and Yuzhe, Zixiao felt incredibly happy.

Without comparison, there's no such thing as who's stronger or weaker.

"Zixiao...why are you staring at me like that?"

"No...it's nothing!"

Zixiao suddenly realized that she had forgotten to eat again while staring at Yuzhe who was drinking soup.

Hehe, but I'm still very happy.

However, happiness can be suddenly interrupted at any time.

For example, the sudden knocking on the door right now.

The smile on Zixiao's face gradually disappeared.

"Who?"

Yu Zhe put down his chopsticks and stood up, actually just asking symbolically, as he knew very well who it was.

Little Lychee said she would be visiting with her mother tonight.

Slowly opening the door, there stood a flustered-looking Xiao Lizhi, her light blue European-style dress shimmering against her pale golden hair.

"Sorry to bother you, Brother Yuzhe..."

Standing next to her was a blonde, blue-eyed beauty who looked very mature.

This must be Little Lychee's mother.

But from the moment she saw Yu Zhe...

Her expression froze; in other words, she was both moved and as if she had seen a ghost.

what happened?

Before Yu Zhe could greet her, Mrs. Ouyang called out softly on her own.

"Autumn Charm?"

"?"

The moment those words came out, Yu Zhe was stunned. Qiu Yun, Yang Qiu Yun, that was the name of his deceased mother.

After a long while, neither of them spoke, and they stared blankly at each other.

Until Zixiao came over and tugged at Yuzhe's sleeve worriedly.

Yu Zhe slowly spoke, "Auntie, do you...do you know my deceased mother?"

"Are you Xiaoyu Zhe?"

Mrs. Ouyang realized what was happening and quickly reached out to grab Yu Zhe's arms to examine him closely. "I'm so sorry, little Yu Zhe, you don't know... Qiu Yun, your mother, we were best friends when she was alive. I never imagined you'd grown up so much."

After observing carefully, she nodded: "You can't blame me for mistaking you... after all, you and Qiuyun... really look exactly the same as she did in her student days."

Mom's best friend?

It has to be said that because of this relationship, Yu Zhe felt much closer to this aunt.

My mother often said that she had a blonde, blue-eyed, gentle, and kind best friend, and that must have been her.

Regarding her long hair, it's also because of her mother. Not only does she say this, but many people say that they and their mothers looked exactly alike during their school days. So, if she kept her hair long, would she occasionally see her mother's shadow?

This is also a form of self-comfort.

With that in mind, Yu Zhe and Zi Xiao invited Mrs. Ouyang and Xiao Lizhi in, and Zi Xiao poured them tea.

Little Lychee sat down next to Mrs. Ouyang, smiling foolishly.

She was swinging her two little feet, which were wearing sandals, freely and unrestrained.

Mrs. Ouyang was smiling at Yu Zhe, but the next second she reached out and slapped Xiao Lizhi hard on the forehead.

The sound it makes is quite crisp.

It startled Yu Zhe and Zi Xiao.

"Ouch!! Mom! That hurts!!"

"You unlucky kid! Did I tell you to sit down? You're acting like nothing happened. Stand up!"

29. Small Lychee, Dangerous

Little Lychee's smile froze on her face, and she stood up feeling very wronged.

She gripped the hem of her skirt tightly with both hands.

But Mrs. Ouyang launched a counterattack.

"What are you sulking about? Stand up straight! You have no manners!"

"I told you to come here and apologize, and you're actually drinking tea?!"

"Tell me, isn't it embarrassing for the eldest daughter of the Ouyang family to be like this? Is this all you are?! Huh?!"

Little Lychee looked stunned as she was being scolded.

Yu Zhe and Zi Xiao were also stunned.

What happened to her gentleness and kindness?

That's incredible!

Upon noticing that Xiao Lizhi was secretly casting a pleading glance in his direction, Yu Zhe quickly interrupted Mrs. Ouyang, who was in a state of extreme anger.

"Um...that! Aunt Ouyang!"

Unexpectedly, Mrs. Ouyang immediately changed her expression like a Sichuan opera performer, and a bright smile instantly appeared on her face.

"Hmm? What's wrong, Xiao Yuzhe? And don't call me 'Auntie,' just call me Elisa, or rather, Sasha!"

That's what Qian Qiuyun called me; it sounds so warm and nostalgic.

Sasha? That does seem to be a name my mother used to use.

"How can this be?! Then...Aunt Elisa?"

Hearing Yu Zhe say the word "Auntie" in front of him.

Alyssa wore a helpless smile: "To be honest, I still can't believe that Qiuyun is really gone. It feels like my student days were just yesterday. It's a pity that things are not what they used to be, and people are not what they used to be."

Hearing the sadness in her words, Yu Zhe knew that Aunt Elisa had been somewhat dazed because her appearance overlapped with her mother's, but after exchanging a few words, she realized that Yu Zhe was indeed Yu Zhe.

"Oh, let's not talk about that! So many years have passed!" Elisa clapped her hands together. "Not only is Xiao Yuzhe so beautiful, but this is Zixiao, right? She's indescribably beautiful too!"

Upon hearing the word "beautiful," Yu Zhe gripped his teacup tighter.

Zixiao politely stood up and nodded slightly in response: "Aunt Elisa is too kind. I dare not say much about my appearance. I still have a long way to go in terms of self-cultivation and hard work."

As soon as she finished speaking, Elisa glanced at Xiao Lizhi standing next to her and said, "Lizhi, look at Zixiao. They're the same age. Why are you so disappointing?"

"Waaah, Mom, please stop... stop talking..."

Even though she was a naturally small lychee, she still felt embarrassed standing in front of her classmates for so long.

Seeing that Aunt Elisa had finally stopped her verbal attack on Little Lychee, Yu Zhe also found an opportunity to get to the point.

"Lizhi is actually very talented... By the way, I wonder what brings Aunt Elisa here?"

Then Yu Zhe glanced at the clock hanging in the living room; it was almost nine o'clock at night.

Normal visitors would not choose this location.

Elisa nodded, then glanced at Little Lychee standing there, her tone filled with disappointment: "Let her speak."

All three of them focused their attention on Xiao Lizhi, which made her feel a little scared for a moment.

What...what are you doing? Why are you staring at me like that...?

Fine, I'll risk it all to avoid getting a beating from my mom!

"Sorry! I know I'm jealous! Ouch, that hurts! I bit my tongue..." Little Lychee bowed ninety degrees to Yu Zhe, her hair flying all the way forward, almost slapping Yu Zhe's face. The moment she bit her tongue, she straightened up like a spring.

But upon seeing Elisa's gaze, he immediately bowed again: "Let's do it again, I know I was wrong! Please forgive me, Brother Yuzhe!"

"Hey, don't do that." Yu Zhe belatedly realized and went around to the other side to help Xiao Lizhi up. What's going on? Why is she suddenly being so dramatic? You know, a 90-degree bow is a very serious form of etiquette.

Zixiao quickly pulled Yuzhe back after he helped Xiaolizhi up. Honestly, her brother has absolutely no wariness of girls.

But seeing how Yu Zhe protected Xiao Lizhi just now, Elisa's lips curled up almost imperceptibly.

"Aunt Elisa, Little Lychee... Lizhi didn't do anything wrong, did you bring her here specifically to apologize? What's the matter?"

“Sigh.” Alyssa sighed, looking at Yuzhe who had returned to his seat. “It’s not that serious, but I’m just angry at how useless my daughter is. She’s always so silly, and she even caused you two trouble the other day.”

She continued to explain, "I didn't know that Xiaoyuzhe and Zixiao had moved to the West District, so close to the Ouyang family. Putting aside my relationship with Qiuyun back then, just considering the Su family's current business favors towards the Ouyang family, it should be my husband and I who personally invite you to dinner. But this good-for-nothing!"

As she spoke, she tried to hit Xiao Lizhi on the head again. Xiao Lizhi reacted quickly and covered her head, hiding behind Yu Zhe and Zi Xiao's chairs, trembling.

"But this good-for-nothing actually made you, Xiao Yuzhe, treat her to dinner before this, and she even spilled yogurt on her skirt, making you clean it up for her. Is this how a young lady of the Ouyang family should behave?!"

"But I didn't know who Brother Yuzhe was back then!" Little Lychee, hiding behind Yuzhe and Zixiao, suddenly felt a surge of confidence. "Besides, the yogurt incident was beyond my control; I didn't want it to happen either!"

"You dare talk back!"

"Well..."

Yu Zhe interrupted the mother and daughter's argument: "Alright, Xiao Lizhi and Aunt Elisa, calm down. It's nothing serious. Zixiao and I aren't the kind of people who would get angry over a poor reception. Elisa, if you're angry about this, then you're looking down on us."

As expected of Qiu Yun's son, his reaction speed and emotional intelligence are truly high, Elisa couldn't help but think.

"How could that be? Xiao Yuzhe, look at what you're saying. Auntie is just upset with Lizhi. She's so old, yet she acts like a child. I'm not talking about you guys."

"I know, Lizhi also needs time to hone her skills. She may not be able to satisfy you yet, Auntie, but given time, she will definitely be able to achieve great things."

“That’s right!” Zixiao added, “Moreover, Xiaolizhi is the student council president of our school, so she must be quite capable, otherwise she wouldn’t be recognized by the teachers and students of the school.”

"I'm sorry, Little Lychee, but to help you get through this difficult time, I have to tell you a lie for now. Being your student council president really doesn't require any special abilities," Zixiao thought to herself.

"I also hope she can improve quickly. She definitely can't compare to you two, Xiao Yuzhe. Look at your sister Yuche, she's already leading the Su family business. I don't expect her to be able to."

That's impressive, but at least don't cause trouble for others.