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

Actually, the Su family villa has everything they need. Since my brother said he wanted to buy New Year's goods, he must be planning to spend the New Year at the apartment.

This is the first time I've ever spent the Lunar New Year away from my family home.

Yu Zhe smiled and put down his chopsticks: "Let's go together, I also want to go out for a walk."

"Me! Me! Can I come with you...?"

Little Lychee initially raised her hand high, but after being glared at by Zixiao, she immediately asked the question in a softer and softer voice.

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9. There are fish here! (Bonus chapter)

"Yes, that's fine, I have no objection."

Zixiao got up to clear the plates, and Xiaolizhi was very surprised: "Eh? Zixiao, you're not objecting this time?"

"Why would I object? It's just going out to buy something. Do you want to stay home and watch the house? If so, I wouldn't object."

"Then I'll go with you!"

It's really strange that Zixiao actually agreed to Xiaolizhi's suggestion to go shopping for New Year's goods this time.

Sigh, actually, if she could, Zixiao would never want Xiaolizhi to come along, since it would ruin her and Yuzhe's rare walk together.

But honestly, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

What benefits?

Someone will help carry the bags in a bit!

Buying so many things is really heavy. Why not use someone who can help out here?

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"Let's go then. You'll all want to buy something along the way, and it will take a lot of time to pick it out on the spot."

Yu Zhe grabbed his coat at the door and turned back to explain to the two of them.

Zixiao will definitely be fine. She has already written down what she wants to buy on a list, and it's all organized. She definitely won't be lost when she gets there.

The problem was with Little Lychee; she looked left and right, seemingly a little absent-minded.

"What's wrong with you now?" Yu Zhe shrugged. "If there's anything you want to buy, just think about it on the way. There's no need to worry about it now."

"Brother Yuzhe..."

Xiao Lizhi took out her phone with some difficulty: "I hope I won't have anything I want to buy later, but I definitely won't be able to control my desire to buy things when I get to the mall."

"If you want to buy it, just buy it. Why should we control it?"

Would the eldest daughter of the prestigious Ouyang family ever be short of money?

But her answer was exactly what Yu Zhe had expected.

"The problem is... I don't have any money, so Brother Yuzhe, Zixiao, you'll have to wait for me a bit. I'll send my mom a message and ask her to transfer me a hundred or two yuan. A hundred or two yuan should be enough, right..."

So your whole family really doesn't give you any pocket money at all!

As she spoke, she seemed to be about to send a message to Aunt Elisa.

Yu Zhe delivered a karate chop to her not-so-bright little head.

"Ouch! That hurts!"

"Don't be so shabby, okay?" Yu Zhe sighed softly. "Sigh, I really don't know how you, a young lady, have become like this."

Then he handed her the clothes for Little Lychee on the hanger: "Come on, do you still want to spend your own money here? Don't worry, I can afford to support you, you little silly girl."

I can afford to raise them.

One sentence almost made Xiaolizhi drop the clothes she was holding.

Hmm... Little Lychee doesn't quite understand, but she always feels that this sentence is so powerful.

If you can't figure it out, then stop thinking about it. There's only one sentence left to say.

Waaaaah, it's so wonderful that Brother Yuzhe can take care of me!

"Don't think about anything else. What I mean is that you don't have to pay for the things this time, that's all."

Zixiao added this sentence at the right time.

"I...I know, I'll try...try to buy as little as possible later."

“There’s no need for that.” Zixiao followed Yuzhe out the door and turned back to say, “Now that we’re here, don’t be shy. Although I usually won’t give way on matters of principle, you don’t need to be stingy when it comes to buying things. Just like your brother said earlier, it’s no big deal. Don’t worry.”

Well, after all, it's money from the bank card Yu Che gave me, so it's not a big deal.

"Zixiao... Yes! I understand!"

so good!

Brother Yu Zhe and Zi Xiao are truly angels!

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"Then let's go to this mall, brother. It's close by, within walking distance, and the selection is quite comprehensive."

Zixiao, who usually goes out shopping by herself, is now pointing to a shopping mall within two kilometers on the map on her phone for Yuzhe.

"Okay, I'll do as you say. I was just thinking of taking a walk. It's really embarrassing to admit, but after living here for so long, I still don't know how many shopping malls are nearby."

"Haha... It's not my fault, it's just that you're always so busy."

Yeah, I used to be busy, but now I'm busy sleeping.

Zixiao made a silent vow to herself that she would take her brother out more often in the future, as staying at home all day was really not a good idea.

The weather wasn't too cold today. Yu Zhe was wearing a black knitted sweater, his silver hair flowing down his back, swaying in the wind, just like the artificial lake surrounding the apartment they were passing by, shimmering and sparkling.

Xiao Lizhi was still wearing the rather glamorous outfit she had worn when she arrived. Zixiao didn't really like this kind of light and airy clothing. She wore a pale yellow shirt with a small bow tie, a thick skirt with a small bow, and over-the-knee socks with canvas shoes, which also showed the vitality of a young girl in winter.

She is energetic, but she can't compare to Xiao Lizhi, who is dressed quite elegantly but runs faster than anyone else once she goes out.

"Where's Little Lychee?!"

Zixiao looked left and right in surprise. Just a moment ago, this guy was talking about some trivial things at home, but now that she wasn't watching him, he had disappeared.

Yu Zhe pointed to the lakeside not far away: "There she is. Don't let her carefree attitude fool you. She's probably not that free at home either. You and I know that better than anyone. Since we have this rare opportunity, let her run around on her own."

Looking in the direction Yu Zhe pointed.

Sure enough, we found Little Lychee. She waved in our direction from time to time, hopping around the iron fence by the lake, just like a primary school student on a spring outing.

That radiant smile was brighter than the light and shadow cast by the warm sun.

Perhaps Zixiao and Yuzhe, seeing this scene, should have smiled knowingly, but what they felt now was...

It's just so awkward!

Little Lychee, didn't you see there are some real elementary school students running and playing around the lake in front of you?

How old do you think you are?!

"Brother...should we stop her?"

"It's okay... It's not us who's embarrassed anyway. As long as you pretend you don't know us, it won't be awkward."

Yu Zhe deliberately slowed down his pace with Zi Xiao. Actually, this was quite good. This is how life should be. Watching Xiao Lizhi skip and jump around made him feel great.

"Sometimes, I really think the little lychee is quite amazing."

"Amazing?" Zixiao turned her head and looked at her from a distance. "Are you referring to how shameless she is? That's certainly true."

Zixiao, your use of the word "shameless" here is a perfect double entendre!

You mean she looked like a primary school student by the lake?

Is she shameless, or is she shameless for coming to our house to freeload a meal?

Yu Zhe smiled wryly, "No, I mean, she really is a real ray of sunshine. Don't you feel that every time you look at her, your mood seems to relax a lot? So, being happy is also... Hey! You over there, you damn ray of sunshine! Come back here!"

Before he could finish speaking, Yu Zhe immediately raised his voice and shouted at Xiao Lizhi.

For no other reason than that, as she hopped around, she somehow ended up in a place without any iron fence blocking the way, where a sign said "Under Repair, Do Not Approach".

Even elementary school students know to avoid that area! Aren't you just being ridiculous?!

"Huh?" Xiao Lizhi only noticed the sign after hearing Yu Zhe shout that.

Indeed, she noticed that even the elementary school students were avoiding this place. The little ones even turned around and looked at her, making faces, as if to say: This adult is really like a child. Even a child would read the notice, but you didn't notice it.

Ugh... What's wrong with you kids? You're really going too far!

However, this is not a problem, as there is still half a meter of water even without the fence.

"Did you hear me? Stop standing there! Come back right now, it's not safe!"

Ugh, Brother Yuzhe really treats me like a little kid.

However, Xiao Lizhi was very obedient. If Yu Zhe said no, then she would go back.

Just then, a carp suddenly darted out of the water beside her.

It's not small either.

Little Lychee immediately turned around, her eyes sparkling with a gleam!

She called out excitedly, "Brother Yuzhe! Zixiao! Look! There are fish in the lake! And big fish at that!"

Seeing her turn back again, Yu Zhe simply walked quickly over to her: "How could there be no fish in that lake? Okay, this isn't safe, come over here first."

"It's okay, you have to believe me, Brother Yuzhe. I have great balance, when it comes to balance... Eh? Whoa!"

Thump! Splash!

"Little Lychee!"

You should finish explaining your theory of balance first!

Yu Zhe had just walked a few meters away from her when he slipped and fell into the water with a splash.

The carp by the lake was so frightened that it swam away quickly!

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