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

"You can go anywhere! Aren't you excited? Aren't you surprised?"

“That’s not what I meant.” Qin Ruoke realized a possibility. “You just said…that was your original plan, so you made us compete based on grades, and you just said you wouldn’t include me…?”

"Uh..."

This time, Xiao Ruoke's cheeks were really puffed up like a hamster's.

Yuzhe smiled bitterly.

"Hey, don't be angry. I apologize for keeping it from you, but it was also to give you and Xiaomeng a surprise. Be honest with yourself, weren't you pleasantly surprised just now?"

"There were surprises, but even more shocks. In short, Yu Zhe, you have a twisted sense of humor... and you're up to no good."

"It seems like Zixiao often says that about me too... Am I really that bad? Oh, it's okay, that's not important. Actually, besides being surprised, there's another important reason why I did this. Do you want to hear it?"

"I'll listen to you."

Oh dear, they're still sulking a little.

Yu Zhe assured her that after hearing the real reason, the clever and quick-witted girl would definitely understand.

He stood up, patted the dust off his pajama bottoms, and thought, "Oh... Xiao Ruoke cleaned it very well; there doesn't seem to be any dust on the floor."

Then he said earnestly.

"Because you and Xiaomeng are different. Zixiao and Yun'er have grown up with me since they were little, and they are used to the life of a large family. I don't need to worry about anything. But you and Xiaomeng... do you know the difference between you and them?"

"Hmm...we're both from ordinary families, maybe I'm worse off?"

"There's no difference between them, it's just that their economic foundations are different. But this difference in economics can affect people's mindset. How many people have lost themselves because they went from having no money to having money? That's a terrible thing."

"Is that so..." Qin Ruoke pondered, "When I was a child, my family was relatively well-off, but later my father's business went bankrupt, and we went from being rich to being poor. As for going from being poor to being rich... I don't really know."

"That's different. You might not yet realize how large the Su Group's economy is. If you're with me in the future, you'll find that money is inexhaustible. I'm worried that you and Xiaomeng might..."

It's not that I don't believe in their willpower, it's just that Yu Zhe, having lived in the Su family, knows all too well that "money" can sometimes be poison.

Without money, there wouldn't be so much family strife. My mother was probably forced to leave the family back then because of the "money dispute" between the main family and the branch family.

"Excessive spending? Incomprehensible? Loss of self?"

Qin Ruoke tried to guess what Yu Zhe was thinking.

She sighed helplessly and then looked back at her apartment.

His eyes were filled with reminiscence and longing.

"Hmm... I don't know if I should say you're overthinking it, but I just feel like I'm not someone who's that obsessed with money. I work to live, to survive. I felt so happy when I was able to save enough money to move next door to you. Actually, even if you put a whole room full of money in front of me, I probably wouldn't know how to spend it... Sorry, I'm not good with words, but that's probably... that feeling? In this respect, I might be better at budgeting than Zixiao, haha... because I've been poor all along."

I've come this far from poverty, and I've struggled through it all alone.

This state of mind has already been elevated.

Looking at her helpless smile, Yu Zhe thought of her past and felt a pang of sadness at the smile.

Now, it's Yu Zhe who has apologized.

"I'm sorry, it's obvious I was overthinking it."

"Huh? No, I think it's great. This kind of warning is very useful. I'll remind myself of it often in the future. But speaking of which... what does this have to do with what you said in the beginning that you didn't want me to go?"

"Well, I wanted you to strive for it yourselves and develop an awareness that nothing is a given. If I had said from the beginning that everyone could go, you would have gradually felt that you didn't need to work hard and would have lost your motivation. But now, it turns out that this method has been successful."

Both she and Xiaomeng performed exceptionally well in the college entrance examination, which was also due to their drive.

At this point, Qin Ruoke suddenly realized what was going on.

As expected of Yu Zhe... One purpose is motivation, and the other is admonition.

Both of them were for her and

Xiao Meng is thinking about it...

For some time now, Qin Ruoke's eyes have been filled with love and tenderness when she looks at Yu Zhe.

She smiled calmly, placed her hands on her chest, and solemnly made her promise.

"Um... thank you, Yuzhe. I understand. I promise I will always be myself and will not become complacent just because I received help from the Su family. Also... sigh, I really don't know how to express it! I just want to say... I will be like Zixiao and the others, and become your support."

You don't need to make any promises.

Because in Yu Zhe's heart, your experiences, your past, and your promising future are all part of his life.

That is the strongest guarantee.

"Okay, Ruoke, I've received your confession. I love you too!"

"This...this isn't a confession! Ugh, this is so embarrassing!"

11. What's going on?

The morning before departure.

Yu Zhe looked refreshed and unusually early in the morning.

And I woke up naturally.

Soon I'll be able to get revenge on that heartless mother...cough, reunite! What a joyful thing that is!

But before that, we need to get this "ticket" for the members of this "trip".

"Brother, you're up so early?! Are you sick?!"

"Are you being polite?!"

Yu Zhe adjusted the neckline of the white T-shirt; it was too eye-catching, so he had to dress more modestly when going out.

“I have to go to Luo Xiaomeng’s house. I’m leaving tomorrow. If she can’t convince her parents, she’ll probably call me crying tonight. I’m just being proactive, taking precautions.”

"That's true... After all, Xiaomeng's parents dote on her. She's their only daughter, so it's understandable that they would have doubts if she suddenly said she wanted to go on a round-the-world trip with us."

"Yes, Zixiao is getting smarter and smarter, and she reacts very quickly. I used to have to explain things to you."

"No...no...it's all thanks to my brother's excellent teaching; I'm very clumsy..."

"Dumber than Little Lychee?"

"Oh, she's definitely much better than her."

Right?

Poor little lychee, she sneezed in her dream.

Before leaving, Yu Zhe called out to the inner room, "Yun'er! I'm going out first!"

"Huh? Wait a minute! Hold on!"

Da da da.

"Alright, alright, no need to run! I'm waiting for you, don't worry about falling."

In the blink of an eye, as if afraid that Yu Zhe would leave without waiting for her, Mo Lingyun ran out of the room barefoot without even putting on slippers.

What are you doing?!

"Who told Brother Yuzhe to leave so suddenly! Phew... Here comes a blessing for his departure, muah~"

Zixiao opened her eyes wide, feeling a mix of emotions.

Ling Yun, quite naturally and as if it were the most natural thing in the world, gave Yu Zhe a forceful kiss on the cheek.

Then, with a broad smile, he placed his hands in front of him and bowed slightly with heartfelt blessings.

"Brother Yuzhe, have a safe journey! Zixiao and I are waiting for you to come home."

Yun'er didn't need to ask Yu Zhe what he wanted to do outside. She was already incredibly happy to be able to live under the same roof as Yu Zhe.

Having crossed life and death to reach this point, happiness has become both simple and profound.

Zixiao was stunned, but since Lingyun had mentioned her, she stood next to her, just like Lingyun.

"Brother...have a safe journey? By the way, is this some kind of ceremony...?"

Little did anyone know, Yu Zhe was now filled with warmth in his heart, and his eyes were brimming with tears of gratitude.

"Waaah... thank you both! I feel so happy lately!"

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Seriously?! This seemingly unnecessary procedure actually works?!

If Zixiao had known earlier that this would make Yuzhe happy, she would have worn his favorite clothes every day to see him off and welcome him back!

Lingyun, you understand so well!

Hehe... Actually, Mo Lingyun has been reading a lot of comics recommended by Yu Zhe recently, and suddenly felt that Brother Yu Zhe might like this, so she tried to imitate it.

It really worked!

Yu Zhe stepped out of the house with a heart full of happiness.

Zi Xiaoyun was left standing in the entryway.

Zixiao looked at her with a conflicted expression.

"Lingyun... if you have similar plans in the future, could you... share them? I feel like I lack a sense of ritual in my life. What we did just now was perfect. I have to admit, lately I can feel that you're really much better than me..."

"No, Zixiao, you don't have to do anything, but in Brother Yuzhe's heart you are the best. I am envious."

"Huh?"

"Haha, it's alright, it's alright. You wouldn't understand even if I explained it to you. Anyway, don't worry about that. But is it okay if we don't follow them?"

Zixiao looked at the closed security door to the living room, thought for a moment, and then shook her head.

"No need, why follow us? We're not Yu Che."

"Hey...but Zixiao, when Brother Yuzhe went out the other day, you seemed to have a stronger urge to follow him than Sister Yuche, didn't you?"

"Really?!"

"Have."

"..."

Okay, Zixiao admits that she really wants to go out with Yuzhe to see if he has found a new girl.

But...