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

Lu Ling explained for her: "Oh, we were making lunch just now, and when we saw the unexpected situation, we came out immediately. We didn't have time to put the spatula back. Sister, please give the spatula to the young master."

Could a shovel have made Little Lychee almost cry?

What's the logic behind this?

Yu Zhe carefully took the spatula and handed it to Xiao Lizhi: "This? You're afraid of a small kitchen spatula?"

"It's not fear!"

Little Lychee took the shovel, looked it over from left to right, and only spoke after confirming its contents.

"It really is this... At Brother Yuzhe's birthday party last time, didn't you bring out a box of cookies at the end? They were so delicious! When I asked you about them, you said they were made by your two maids. I didn't believe you at the time, and I thought you were joking, Brother Yuzhe. Aren't they your bodyguard maids? How could they make such delicious snacks?"

"But today I'm certain! The shape of that little cookie and the gap in this spatula are exactly the same!"

Wow, you have a pretty good memory?

Yu Zhe still didn't quite understand: "So?"

"That's why I'm disappointed!" Little Lychee lowered her head dejectedly. "My two older sisters, who have taken care of my diet since I was little, can't even make cookies as good as the guard sisters at Brother Yuzhe's house. I'm so disappointed!"

So! We're your guards, not your cooks, young lady!

Your understanding is fundamentally flawed!

And you were completely unfazed when you were just knocked down?!

Despite all these flaws, Xiao Qing and Xiao Lan still felt heartbroken seeing Xiao Lizhi's disappointed expression.

Xiao Lan turned to Lu Ling and asked, "May I ask your surnames?"

"My surname is Lu, and my name is Lu Ling. This is my older sister, Lu Yao."

"Miss Lu!" Xiao Qing understood Xiao Lan's meaning and spoke up first, "Please teach us how to make cookies! We just want to watch, we won't disturb you!"

Lu Yao asked Yu Zhe, "Young Master... this..."

"Teach each other a lesson, it's a good idea."

Then he took the small shovel back from Xiao Lizhi and handed it to Lu Yao.

He then looked down at Little Lychee and said, "Well, don't feel wronged. Your maid needs room to grow too. How about I make you some cookies myself later?"

"Really?!"

Wow, that's a quick change of heart! How did things go from being all gloomy to suddenly being all sunny again?

(PS: March is over, April is coming. Thank you all for your support this month. It's almost the end of the month, hehe... I'm asking for some monthly votes in advance for next month! Thanks everyone, and just between you and me, I'll be very productive next month!)

8. Buying New Year's goods? (Seeking votes at the beginning of the month!)

After that, Xiao Qing and Xiao Lan followed Lu Ling and Lu Yao to the neighbor's to learn how to make cookies.

This apartment truly lives up to its reputation as a high-end apartment with extremely high rent; the soundproofing is indeed excellent. Zixiao didn't hear a thing, despite the loud noise outside.

But that didn't stop Zixiao's eyebrows from twitching as Yuzhe helped Xiaolizhi push the four large suitcases into the house.

She naturally asked the same question that Yu Zhe had just asked.

"You...are you planning to move in right away?"

Little Lychee looked to Yu Zhe for help, but Yu Zhe gave her a "good luck" look in return.

Then she went to the kitchen: "Zixiao, let me make lunch today. Xiaolizhi said she wants to eat some of those cookies from last time."

"Okay, the materials are all in that cabinet from before, you can take them yourself, brother."

"Okay, go ahead and tidy up Xiaolizhi's room. We'll probably have lunch at the usual time."

"Ok!"

Eh… Little Lychee stood there blankly, and couldn’t help but sigh, how come Brother Yuzhe and Zixiao’s conversation sounded so much like an “old married couple”?

The familiar phrases—same spot, same time—all spoke volumes about the tacit understanding between the two.

That's wonderful, that's wonderful! Little Lychee also hopes that one day she and Yuzhe can have such a tacit understanding!

Silence... tacit understanding...

If she doesn't have to face Zixiao's somewhat intimidating gaze right now, Xiaolizhi can still think things through.

“Um… Zixiao, I think we can have a good talk about this.”

“That’s right.” Zixiao smiled and pointed to the sofa, then sat down first. “Little Lychee, I was just thinking of having a chat with you.”

What are we talking about? Can we stop talking?

By the time Xiao Lizhi realized what was happening, she was already sitting obediently on the sofa opposite Zixiao. How terrifying, is this what aura is!

Sigh... Zixiao feels like this sofa has been like an interrogation room since yesterday. Yesterday it was used to interrogate Luo Xiaomeng and Qin Ruoke, and today it's used to interrogate this little idiot.

"Go ahead."

"What...what should I say?"

"You're asking me again? What was the reward your brother promised you?"

"Hmm... the right to freeload meals for a week."

"So, with all these big and small suitcases, are you planning to freeload? You're not thinking of going beyond the reward and just coming to stay here, are you?"

Honestly, Zixiao was already resentful that Xiaolizhi got the award this time. Waaah, how did she end up tied for first place in the grade with this little idiot?

That's fine, it's just a free meal, but what does this mean?

As soon as the holiday started, you were planning to ruin my and my brother's time together?

Little Lychee placed her two little hands on her lap, rubbed them together a few times, and looked...

It was clear she was a little nervous.

If it were before... she might have backed out.

But now, looking at Yuzhe preparing the cookie ingredients in the kitchen, she didn't know where the inspiration came from, and she simply said whatever came to mind.

Little Lychee sat up straight for once and said seriously, "Zixiao, you know I am a serious, meticulous, and efficient person."

"No, no, no, these words have absolutely nothing to do with you."

As if she hadn't heard Zixiao's denial, Xiaolizhi continued, "So, as for this reward, I can come and freeload for a week. But if I go back after one meal and come back for the next, that's too inefficient. When will I ever finish eating for seven days?"

"Don't bother calculating, this isn't a difficult problem. Even if you calculate it again, it will still take seven days to finish eating."

"So!" Little Lychee finally came to her conclusion, "Staying here and eating for these seven days is the most efficient and safest approach!"

How dare you freeload and act so self-righteous?

In truth, Xiao Lizhi was far from being righteous. Even she herself felt that her twisted logic was untenable. After speaking, she would occasionally glance at Zixiao to observe her reaction.

Hmm, I doubt they'll throw the person and their suitcase out together.

Finally, Zixiao sighed, stood up, walked to the suitcases, and placed her hand on the handle of one of the suitcases.

Oh no! I'm going to be thrown out!

Just as Xiao Lizhi was about to argue a bit more, Zi Xiao said to her.

"Come here, help me carry this suitcase to your room, I'll help you unpack."

"Ah..." Little Lychee quickly ran over with small steps, asking curiously and cautiously, "Zixiao, you agreed to let me stay?"

"That's not it."

Zixiao sighed softly, "Brother just told me to help you tidy up the room. I was just complaining a little, and having you here should make him happier, so you can stay here for now."

"Yay!!"

"Stop, don't jump yet."

Before she could jump up, Zixiao reached out and pressed down on her shoulder.

"Let me make this clear first, you have to behave yourself for the next seven days. Don't cause your brother any trouble, and don't disturb his rest. Understand?"

"Understood! I'll behave myself!"

"I hope so."

After receiving Xiao Lizhi's assurance, Zixiao took her to the guest room, cleaned every corner of the room, and changed the sheets and blankets she had brought from her suitcase. Now this room became Xiao Lizhi's temporary residence!

Moreover, Zixiao was utterly speechless about Xiaolizhi. This girl's abilities and manners were unlike those of a young lady, but her ability to enjoy life was exactly like that of a young lady.

For example, she was completely clueless about housework, such as tidying up the room. Although Xiao Lizhi wanted to help Zixiao, she ended up making things worse as soon as she tried.

So letting her go out to watch TV would be a huge help!

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"Mmm, this is delicious! It's really delicious!"

For Xiaolizhi, lunchtime is always the most touching moment.

Yu Zhe even brought the cookies closer: "Eat your lunch when you're supposed to, eat less snacks, and eat this after you're full."

"Mmm! It's so good to be alive. The food at home is so delicious."

Zixiao almost broke her chopsticks when she heard this.

“You… just eat, stop talking nonsense. When did we become ‘our family’?”

If people knew that the eldest daughter of the Ouyang family spoke like that, they would laugh themselves to death.

"Okay, okay, Zixiao, don't wait around, eat your food."

Hey, to be honest, Xiao Lizhi really doesn't stand on ceremony when she's at the dinner table, although Yu Zhe also hopes she won't.

Zixiao took two bites, and then a few more because Yuzhe made it.

After chewing slowly, she looked up and asked Yu Zhe, "Brother, what are your plans for this afternoon?"

“There really is some this time,” Yu Zhe replied. “I want to go buy some New Year’s goods.”

Buying New Year's goods?

"Yeah, that's right. Just buy some snacks and drinks. It's almost Chinese New Year, and if we buy them right before the New Year, we'll be in a real rush. There's a chess tournament in a few days, and we also have to go back to our ancestral home to pay our respects to our elders before the New Year. Ugh, it's such a hassle... Anyway, it's always good to prepare in advance."

"Okay, I'll leave it to you. I'll go buy it this afternoon."

Zixiao didn't ask any more questions; she knew very well what Yuzhe liked to eat.