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

They have a good relationship, anyone with eyes can see that, but can you tell how good their relationship is?

You'd be shocked if I told you this: have you ever seen two grown children still hugging and cuddling every day?!

While Su Zhenfeng remained silent, by the time Ouyang Yan turned around, the facts had already demonstrated some issues to him once again.

Just now, Yu Zhe's right arm was free. Zi Xiao also took a step forward and naturally hugged Yu Zhe's other arm.

"..."

Ouyang Yan was a little stunned this time.

Isn't this relationship a little too close?

Because their movements were so natural, so natural that it seemed like they did it every day, as if it were perfectly normal.

It shouldn't be that bad...

I guess they just wanted to show off their harmonious sibling relationship on their own side?

Yes! That must be it!

Ouyang Yan chuckled twice and gave Yu Zhe and the others a thumbs up: "Amazing! Other people's kids at this age are either vying for power or money, but look at you guys, this is true harmony! Brother Feng, you're so lucky to have kids like these!"

He turned back to look at Su Zhenfeng with a cheerful smile once again.

Hey, what's wrong with Brother Feng today? He keeps glancing to the side but doesn't seem to be saying anything.

Ouyang Yan was a little embarrassed, so he quickly tried to change the subject.

"Haha, let's not talk about that for now! Yu Zhe, Yu Che, Zi Xiao, your dad just told me about Ling Yun, right? Please sit down first, let's talk slowly. We don't see each other often, so let's have a good chat today."

Seeing that Xiao Lizhi was standing there in a daze, Elisa quickly reminded her, "Lizhi, quickly tell everyone to sit down."

"Ah? Please...everyone, please...please sit down?"

Little Lychee was confused and upset.

Sit down? Does she need to say anything about sitting down?!

This useless thing...

Elisa was quite angry; she knew she didn't need to say anything to get everyone to sit down.

However, she knew what Ouyang Yan was about to talk about, so she wanted her to show off a little.

I know she might mess up other tasks, but getting everyone seated shouldn't be too difficult, right?

So you can't even get this done.

Ouyang Yan chuckled wryly. There was nothing he could do; his daughter was just that simple-minded.

In the end, everyone took their seats voluntarily.

Ouyang Yan then spoke.

Actually, I'd like to bring up a topic today.

He paused for a moment before slowly saying, "My daughter, Ouyang Lizhi, is also this age now. Brother Feng, your Yuzhe is also an adult. Sometimes I think... if possible, could we let the two children try to get along?"

18. A lifelong commitment

The question fell into an enigmatic silence.

Su Zhenfeng remained silent, occasionally picking up a bite of food to eat, seemingly not wanting to pay any attention to him.

The party involved, Xiao Lizhi

The man stared wide-eyed, deeply surprised by what his father had just said.

As for Yu Zhe, he looked around at the girls with half-smiles, their smiles barely concealed, with a hint of apprehension.

Ouyang Yan was puzzled.

Did I say something wrong?

Normally, as the head of a large family, he would have been keenly aware that it was inappropriate to say such things here.

But he'd already downed a few ounces of liquor, and he was feeling a bit tipsy.

This was something he had wanted to say for a long time, and today, taking advantage of the fact that everyone was here, he simply laid it all out without reservation.

"Hmm? Did everyone not understand just now? Let me put it more simply. I think my Lizhi might not be good enough for my nephew Yuzhe, but she can work on it. Besides, she has told me more than once at home that she has a strong liking for Yuzhe, so I think..."

"Waaah! Waaah! Dad, what are you talking about? You've had too much to drink! Stop talking!"

Even Little Lychee has her pride!

Is it really necessary for you to expose all my secrets like this?! If I wanted to confess, I would have done it myself!

Um... Little Lychee thought about it again, and realized that she didn't seem to have the courage to confess.

So she interrupted Ouyang Yan slightly, then nervously looked at Yu Zhe, hoping to get some indication of his reaction.

Yu Zhe must have heard what Dad said just now.

Yu Zhe was of course going to respond to this, but he knew that before he could speak, the two "gatekeepers" on either side of him would definitely have something to say.

He consciously remained silent, giving the two of them some time.

Sure enough, Yu Che hugged Yu Zhe's arm even tighter. Although she maintained a smile, her tone when speaking to Ouyang Yan didn't sound very friendly.

“Uncle Ouyang, I think your proposal is a bit too abrupt. My elder brother has just come of age and has a lot to do, both in managing the family and taking care of his family members. He has no intention of dating any girls at the moment. I think it is inappropriate for you to bring up this topic.”

She emphasized the words "taking care of family" in particular.

The family that Yu Che mentioned refers 99% to his younger sister!

Yu Che's tone when speaking to Ouyang Yan was certainly impolite for a junior, but it didn't matter. Everyone present knew that it was Ouyang Yan's words that had upset Yu Che.

Yu Che thought that it was his brother's freedom to date whomever he wanted in the future, but there was a bottom line: marriages between families that were arranged for cooperation or to strengthen cooperation could not be forced upon him.

If we follow Ouyang Yan's logic, wouldn't it make it seem like a marriage alliance between the Su family and the Ouyang family?

After hearing what she said, Ouyang Yan understood to some extent.

He smiled apologetically and offered an explanation.

"No, no, no, Yu Che, you've misunderstood your uncle. I'm not in such a hurry. Haste makes waste."

Well... he was indeed quite anxious just now and wanted to get straight to the point, but seeing how resistant they were, he had no choice but to back down.

"What I mean is, we should create more opportunities for the two children to be alone together, like having a meal together or dancing together. In short, it would be great if they could see each other more often in their free time. The goal is to deepen their understanding of each other and strengthen their relationship."

This isn't much different from what I just said!

This statement really infuriated Zixiao.

She thought about it and realized that according to her uncle, her brother and Xiaolizhi should spend more time alone together in the future. That seemed a bit too obvious!

Why should I?! The apartment was where my brother and I spent wonderful time together. Does he have to set aside time for me to go see Xiao Lizhi?

That would be infuriating.

Zixiao had long, intentionally or unintentionally, regarded Xiaolizhi as a rival, not only in terms of academic performance but also in terms of romance.

Try dating your brother right under her nose? Absolutely not! The thought is terrifying!

Feeling she could no longer tolerate it, Zixiao, for the first time ever, disregarded etiquette and retorted.

“No, Uncle, your proposal is not very realistic. My brother is usually very busy. If he were to take time out of his schedule to chat with Lizhi, it would undoubtedly be a waste of his time and we might not even be able to reach any conclusions. The Su family is currently in a period of rapid development and needs stability. So, as my personal sister and as my brother’s sister, I would like to refuse from a holistic perspective. However, the final decision will depend on my brother’s opinion.”

It's decided from a holistic perspective...

Yu Che and Mo Lingyun, who were standing nearby, could immediately tell that Zi Xiao's solemn expression was that she was a jealous person about to explode.

Before Ouyang Yan even mentioned this matter, he knew he would face considerable resistance.

But I didn't expect the resistance to be so great!

Yu Zhe himself hasn't expressed any opinion yet, but his two younger sisters are already standing in front of him, like two insurmountable high walls.

Ouyang Yan looked at Xiao Lizhi and couldn't help but feel worried for his daughter.

Even if you manage to marry into that family in the future, you still won't be able to compete with those two at all... well, after all, your own daughter is quite stupid.

But we still have to say it.

Ouyang Yan could only look at Yu Zhe himself.

"Hmm, what Yu Che and Zi Xiao said makes sense. But as Zi Xiao said, we should also get the opinions of the parties involved. Nephew Yu Zhe, I'd like to hear your thoughts on this."

"I think the answer to this question is quite simple."

Yu Zhe sat there, unaffected by Ouyang Yan's inquiry.

Instead of looking embarrassed, he took the topic very naturally.

Then, everyone's attention turned to him.

Yes, Yu Zhe's opinion is the most crucial point in this matter.

Wow... why are they all staring at me like that?

The girl has already basically laid her cards on the table. If he, as a guy, is still being secretive, isn't that a bit too much?

Yu Zhe gave a bitter smile to himself, and then spoke his true thoughts.

"I think it's best to maintain the status quo. Actually, I know that Little Lychee has a bit of a crush on me. I don't dislike you either. You're a bit silly, but you're very cute. Of course, it's not just because of that."

"Brother Yuzhe!"

At this point, Little Lychee was so happy she wanted to jump for joy. She didn't know she would have such a great harvest today. Is this what a new year brings?

But Yu Zhe hadn't finished speaking: "However, it's really not the right time yet. I really have a lot of things to do and can't be too distracted. It has nothing to do with any family matters. If you still like me a year from now, then let's try dating. If you don't feel that way by then, then I won't say anything more."

"That's impossible!"

Little Lychee was so excited that she stood up: "Don't even mention one year! It would be the same even if it were a hundred years!"

Yes, Little Lychee is slow-witted and reacts very slowly.

So when she finally decides on something or someone, it might be for a lifetime.

19. It was agreed beforehand!

Little Lizhi is so happy right now. All she can think about is jumping into Brother Yuzhe's arms and acting all cute.

Having confirmed that they both felt the same way, she even resolved to wake up an hour earlier in the morning and eat fewer cookies... cough cough, in short, she could become a better person for Yu Zhe, instead of being the useless eldest daughter of the Ouyang family who was only good at eating.