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

"Me? What did I change?"

Su Yuzhe has been thinking about many things these days, and he hasn't gotten up this early in a while, so he's forgotten a school rule he casually changed when he was handling Zixiao's transfer procedures a month ago.

"I was referring to the rules at Fenghai No.1 Middle School. The top student in the grade can choose when to go to school according to their own pace. This was something my older brother changed for me because he didn't want me to get up too early!"

Zixiao looked proud, as if she were showing off her brother's doting affection for her.

Are you showing off how much I spoil you, or are you showing off that you're number one in your grade?

Su Yuzhe smiled indulgently.

Of course, without a doubt, it's the former.

Zixiao felt that showing off her grades in front of her brother was the most meaningless thing. Being first in the grade was just a number to her brother and geniuses like Yuche, but for her, it was the result of hard work and serious study.

Thinking of this, Zixiao suddenly had a mischievous idea, but her tone was also somewhat serious.

"Brother, is that why you're asking this? Okay, if you don't want me to go to school, then I won't go. I can stay home with you all day... Ouch, that hurts!"

Before he could finish speaking, Yu Zhe stood up and slapped Zi Xiao's head, which was peeking out, with a chop, though he didn't use any force at all.

Zixiao held her head in her hands, looking somewhat aggrieved.

"Brother, what are you doing!"

Still acting cute?

But Su Yuzhe wasn't buying it.

"Hmph, just teaching this disobedient little kitten a lesson, let's see if she dares to talk nonsense again." As he spoke, Yu Zhe's eyes began to become serious, and he said with a hint of sternness, "Zi Xiao, we agreed in advance that I can agree to let you leave the main family and live in Xicheng with me, but on the condition that you must maintain your original study and life rhythm. If I affect you, then you can go back to the main family now."

Su Yuzhe didn't expect that a single sentence would cause Zixiao to lose control of her emotions.

"do not want!"

The cat, its fur standing on end, suddenly went around the table, grabbed Yu Zhe's clothes, and squatted down with visible tears in its eyes. "I won't say anything nonsense anymore, I'll go to school properly! Just being by my brother's side is enough... so please don't send me away, okay?"

Ugh... I made my little sister cry again.

"Silly child... I didn't mean to send you away." Yu Zhe said helplessly, reaching out his right hand to stroke Zi Xiao's slightly trembling head. "I was just thinking of you. How could I send you away? Besides, I couldn't bear to."

Seeing that Zixiao was still squatting on the ground looking frightened, Yuzhe helplessly scratched the back of his head, and could only get up and skillfully put his hands around Zixiao's thighs and back, and carry her steadily towards Zixiao's bedroom.

Well, actually it wasn't that stable. Zixiao is very light, but Yuzhe is about the same height as her. With Yuzhe's thin arms and legs, it was a bit shaky to hold her.

But hold on tight! Don't drop me! Otherwise, what will become of my authority as an older brother!

Zixiao didn't say anything, burying her head in Yuzhe's arms to feel at ease.

Actually, I just wanted to pretend so that my brother wouldn't think of kicking me out, but as I kept pretending, I became really scared. What if my brother really didn't want me anymore?

Su Yuzhe didn't think that much about it; this girl was just too sensitive, especially when it came to things concerning him.

In matters of the heart, Zixiao is always prone to anxiety and insecurity, something she has grown accustomed to over time; a little coaxing usually resolves the issue.

Moreover, Yu Zhe knew to some extent why she was like this. After all, she was an adopted child, so she must have a lack of security... and she relied entirely on her older brother.

After entering the pink-themed room, Yu Zhe gently placed Zi Xiao on the bed and had her sit on the edge of the bed, while he sat beside her. After wiping away the tears from the corners of her eyes, he slowly asked, "How are you? Can you forgive me?"

"I don't blame my brother...it's...it's my own fault."

Her voice was choked with emotion, but more than anything, it was filled with self-reproach.

Once she calmed down, Zixiao was also somewhat surprised by her irrationality just now. She had caused trouble for her brother again... She was really useless.

"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore," Yu Zhe picked up the folded Fenghai No.1 Middle School uniform from the bedside and placed it in front of Zi Xiao. "I'm going out first. You should change your clothes quickly too. Although you can go anytime, it's better to go to school earlier if you don't have anything to do. I'll take you there today."

But Zixiao didn't take the school uniform; instead, she spoke slowly and shyly.

"Um...school uniform...could you help me change, brother..."

"Change this yourself!!"

4. You've always tried to take my brother's place since we were little.

This is the fortieth minute Su Yuzhe has been standing at the door. Does it really take a girl this long to change clothes?

This isn't a shopping trip, this is school! Are you really just going straight to lunch? Do top students really get to do whatever they want?

Good grief, Su Yuzhe is now really regretting changing that school rule, since Zixiao will have to get up early no matter what.

But it's just a thought; things that have been changed can't be changed back, otherwise my sister would be unhappy again.

Just as Su Yuzhe was lost in thought, Zixiao pushed open the door and obediently walked up to him and stopped.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, brother. I prepared a lot of things, it took up a lot of time..."

Zixiao saw Yuzhe standing at the door, seemingly unprepared, wearing a trench coat with his silvery hair casually draped over it. It was as if he effortlessly embodied both handsomeness and beauty, two seemingly contradictory qualities. Zixiao inwardly sighed, realizing her own preparations were indeed insufficient...

"Oh, it's nothing, it wasn't long... Hmm?!"

Just when Yu Zhe thought he was finally ready to leave, he couldn't help but pause for a moment when he looked at Zi Xiao.

The school uniform at Fenghai No. 1 Middle School is quite different from that of surrounding schools; it's a JK uniform with a black and white skirt decorated with many ribbons, making the wearer look light and airy. The large bow on the chest is also particularly eye-catching. Zi Xiao's ink-black hair falls naturally, and if you didn't know her true personality, she would really have the air of a cool and aloof school beauty.

Adding to that Zixiao's own choice of black over-the-knee socks and sparkly brown leather shoes, Yuzhe mentally gave his little sister a thumbs up!

But that's not the point!

Why do you wear light makeup to school?

"That... Zixiao."

"Ok?"

Don't try to get away with a cute head tilt!

"Hey, why do you wear makeup to school? Is there some kind of event today?"

"There's nothing going on... I'll take off this makeup as soon as I get to school."

"Then what is it for?!"

Finally, Yu Zhe couldn't help but complain loudly, saying he completely couldn't understand it!

Unexpectedly, when asked this question, Zixiao's usually aloof face suddenly flushed red, but she still told the truth.

"Well... my brother was supposed to take me to school today, and I thought I couldn't let you down, so on the way here, I... I could only do my best."

The sound grew fainter and fainter.

"But it's only a 20-minute walk!"

"Even if it's just for one minute, I want to do my best."

Suddenly they felt completely justified!

"you!"

Seeing Zixiao's innocent expression, Yuzhe laughed in exasperation.

He wasn't angry that Zixiao was wasting her time preparing all this; rather, he was quite touched to know it was for his sake.

He was angry about something else.

At that moment, Zixiao heard her brother's gentle voice.

“Come on, listen to me, go and remove your makeup before you leave. You almost never wear makeup, and even if it’s light makeup, these cosmetics will still cause some damage to your skin over time.” As he said this, Yu Zhe looked directly into Zi Xiao’s eyes.

He noticed that Zixiao seemed to be listening attentively to him, so he continued speaking.

"Besides, I think you look most beautiful without makeup. Makeup can only hide your natural charm."

Actually, when Zixiao heard Yuzhe's gentle voice, her mind went blank, but her clever little brain still allowed her to hear what her brother said.

"Huh? Brother, are you serious?"

"Of course, when have I ever lied to you?"

"Yes, brother is always right, I understand."

After saying that, Zixiao immediately turned around and went into the washroom, presumably to remove her makeup.

Huh? Another half hour? Yu Zhe gasped.

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

Fortunately, Zixiao came out quickly this time. Her face looked much more natural without makeup, and this natural charm was exactly what Yuzhe liked best. Zixiao's face was already perfect, so she really didn't need makeup.

After all, she was known as the undisputed school beauty of Fenghai No.1 High School, a beauty that was rare in decades.

Before leaving, Yu Zhe draped a large coat over Zi Xiao's shoulders, reaching up to her calves. At that moment, Zi Xiao didn't care whether it looked good or not; as long as it was her brother...

She likes anything given to her.

The morning rush hour had passed, and there weren't many people on the road, but the two still attracted a lot of attention.

Especially when looking at Su Yuzhe...

Damn it, my own sister is the real school beauty!

Why are you all so focused on yourselves, these muscular men?!

Of course, this is also related to Yu Zhe's undisguised appearance. He was wearing a black trench coat and carrying Zi Xiao's schoolbag. Even with such an ordinary outfit, he still attracted almost 200% attention.

The extra 100% are people who turned around twice.

But it didn't matter. Su Yuzhe never bothered to hide his appearance. It wasn't his fault; why should he hide his face when he looked like that? He didn't want to live in a false world.

Compared to the calm Yu Zhe, Zi Xiao was a bit flustered. She always seemed to be trying to block passersby from looking at her brother. Damn it... I have to protect my brother!

But in reality, Yu Zhe doesn't need this little kitten's protection at all. Don't let his appearance fool you; he learned a lot of martial arts for self-defense from the Su family since he was a child, so his fighting skills are practically maxed out. Well, the only problem is that he's a bit lacking in strength...

But it's harmless.

No one bothered them along the way. Everyone thought it was a pleasant sight to see such a cool, black-haired beauty walking together with an exaggeratedly beautiful silver-haired "beauty".

However, Su Yuzhe didn't hear this thought, otherwise he probably wouldn't have been able to control himself and would have exploded.

You're the beautiful girl! Your whole family are beautiful girls!

What's wrong with these people? Can't they respect a tough guy?!

The short journey was quickly completed as the two chatted and laughed. After escorting Zixiao to the gate that read "Fenghai No. 1 Middle School," and explaining the situation to the gatekeeper, Yuzhe decided to return the way he came. Of course, he automatically ignored the long list of thanks to the Su family for their sponsorship below the words "Fenghai No. 1 Middle School" on the gate...

"Zixiao, you go in now. I'll head back first. I'll make lunch today. You got up so early, so have lunch and get some rest."

"Um... Brother, cooking is my job. You're depriving your sister of her right to live, do you know that?"