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

What feeling do you want to describe?

Yu Zhe felt so full, why was he grabbing the juice? Wouldn't it be better to just have a smaller cup and drink it slowly?

Aside from feeling a bit full, Zixiao also felt very satisfied.

It was a worthwhile trip!

I guess I can't eat anymore, I'll rest for a while.

Just as Yu Zhe was thinking this, a familiar figure entered through the door.

The waiter at the door didn't say "Welcome" like he would to other customers.

Instead, he simply nodded slightly and greeted them.

They recognized the petite figure who walked in—it was Luo Xiaomeng, after all, her family owned the shop.

After Luo Xiaomeng came in, she looked around and even stood on tiptoe to observe her surroundings. Finally, she spotted Yu Zhe in a corner.

A happy expression instantly appeared on her cute little face. She skipped and hopped over quickly, her light blue pigtails bobbing up and down with her.

Zixiao frowned, realizing that things had become complicated again.

Just as Luo Xiaomeng was getting close.

Yu Zhe raised his right hand to greet her: "Xiao Meng, over here, have you eaten yet?"

"I ate at school!" Luo Xiaomeng stood next to Yu Zhe and said with a smile, "Yu Zhe, you really came! I just told you, and here you are! How is it here? Is it alright?"

"It's great. Whether it's the decor or the taste of these desserts, I think the level is already very high."

Hearing this, Luo Xiaomeng felt a little proud, placing her hands on her sides: "Right? Actually, a lot of them are my ideas! Pretty amazing, right!"

"Amazing, amazing, truly incredible."

It seems like Luo Xiaomeng, despite being a little class monitor, can sometimes act like a real child.

Having a pleasant conversation, Luo Xiaomeng noticed that Yu Zhe was sitting against the wall, and there were still plenty of empty seats on that side. So she turned to the side, pressed down her skirt, and sat down next to Yu Zhe.

but…

"Cough cough..."

Almost at the same instant, she heard a soft cough from the other end of the line.

.

Zixiao's meaning was very clear; she was warning Luo Xiaomeng not to sit too close to Yuzhe.

It's over.

Luo Xiaomeng's movements suddenly stiffened.

When she came in, she saw Su Zixiao sitting opposite her, but she had been so engrossed in chatting with Su Yuzhe that she had gotten carried away and decided to sit down.

Yu Zhe's girlfriend is sitting right across from me, what kind of situation is it for me to sit next to him!

She sprang to her feet like a spring and returned to stand beside the table.

How pathetic... They don't even dare to sit in their own shop.

Zixiao then picked up the cup and took a satisfied sip of water: "Is this... Yuzhe, your... classmate?"

That was close! I almost said the wrong thing. In front of outsiders, my brother and I are boyfriend and girlfriend, and I can't reveal that. So, how I address him is very important.

Yu Zhe praised Zi Xiao's quick thinking in his heart, and then introduced her, "This is my class monitor, Luo Xiaomeng. This shop is owned by her family."

Zi Xiao nodded politely to Luo Xiaomeng: "This restaurant is very nice, thank you for your hospitality. My name is Su Zi Xiao, Luo Xiaomeng... are you a senior? Please take care of me."

You don't look like a senior student at all.

Luo Xiaomeng hurriedly waved her hands in bewilderment: "I...I'm so sorry for the poor hospitality! I've heard so much about you!"

"They're all from wealthy families..." Luo Xiaomeng thought to herself, "I'm completely out of touch with their manners."

She glanced down at the strawberry sundaes they hadn't finished eating on the table. Was this the couple's version she had designed?

Wow... Luo Xiaomeng really thinks this kind of love is amazing...

Although she always says she wants to become more mature and stable, Luo Xiaomeng has always longed for a fairytale dream of a princess and a prince.

How wonderful...

Seeing her standing there blankly, Zixiao quietly leaned over and said to Yuzhe, "Brother... your class monitor seems a bit strange... look, her eyes seem to be sparkling."

"How would I know..."

After Yu Zhe finished speaking, he quickly waved his hand in front of Luo Xiaomeng. After she came to her senses, Yu Zhe said, "By the way, do you know that Qin Ruoke from our class works at your shop?"

I reckon these two will run into each other soon, so it's better to let Luo Xiaomeng know in advance.

"Huh?" Luo Xiaomeng tilted her head, completely taken aback. "This... how come I didn't know Qin Ruoke was working for me? You mean the Qin Ruoke who doesn't participate in anything except studying?"

“Yes.” Yu Zhe said, pointing towards the kitchen. “You see, she should be coming out soon.”

Sure enough, when Luo Xiaomeng looked in that direction, Qin Ruoke was carrying a tray and walking out.

Qin Ruoke also saw Luo Xiaomeng, her expression was quite interesting, and she took a step back.

But when she saw Su Yuzhe's encouraging expression beside her, she seemed to feel much more at ease.

There didn't seem to be anything to be afraid of... After all, she was just going to work for her, so there was no need to back down. She was also telling herself to overcome this damn inferiority complex.

Qin Ruoke truly possesses a strong mental fortitude; once she discovers a problem, she will do her best to correct it.

She nodded slightly and went back to her work.

Luo Xiaomeng was somewhat surprised: "Really? I can actually see her when she's not studying. That's quite novel."

She didn't know Qin Ruoke's situation; she just thought that Qin Ruoke might be trying to change her mood before the college entrance examination.

Yu Zhe glanced at Qin Ruoke, then looked at Luo Xiaomeng, and said, "She's working for you, so please take good care of her."

"Of course!" Luo Xiaomeng crossed her arms, looking very confident. "We're classmates, so I'll take extra care of her even without you asking. I wonder how long she's been working here? I'll go ask! You guys continue eating, I won't bother you any longer!"

Luo Xiaomeng waved to Yu Zhe and Zi Xiao, then turned around to find Qin Ruoke.

Yu Zhe thought she probably wanted to ask Qin Ruoke about her work situation here, and it would be great if she could give her a raise.

After Luo Xiaomeng walked away, Yu Zhe noticed that Zi Xiao's expression was somewhat gloomy.

She said with a hint of helplessness, "If I remember correctly, it's only been two or three days since you transferred schools, right?"

Yu Zhe asked in confusion, "Yeah, why are you asking this?"

Zixiao pushed the remaining strawberry sundae in front of Yuzhe, then got up, walked around the table, and sat down next to Yuzhe.

She picked up the spoon that held the ice cream, caught it in her hand, and brought it to Yu Zhe's lips: "I mean, it's only been two or three days, and you've already met so many girls. Please take a closer look at our family's sweetheart, okay..."

(PS: After I finish writing the first volume, I want to write two side stories about Zixiao and Yuzhe when they were young. Yuzhe was very cold when he was young, and we'll see how he gradually accepts Zixiao. I wonder if anyone would be interested in reading them?)

52. Peaceful and serene years

This week has actually been quite peaceful. Today is Friday, and tomorrow is the weekend, which is also the day I made a promise with Qi Xinye to go to the amusement park together.

But Yu Zhe is not having an easy time right now. He is shuttling between the kitchen and the living room, and he has neatly arranged all the ingredients in the refrigerator.

Zixiao sat on the sofa and looked back at her busy brother.

It's almost 8 o'clock since school ended, nearly two hours now, and my brother has been busy in the kitchen the whole time.

This situation is possible

It was quite rare for Zixiao to be sitting on one side while Yuzhe was cooking; normally, Zixiao would definitely not have agreed to this.

But today is different. Yu Che just messaged me saying she's coming here tonight.

Yu Zhe told Yu Che last time that he would give her a surprise when she came again, which led to the current situation.

I wonder if cooking for his little princess himself would be a pleasant surprise for her?

Just as I was thinking this, there was a knock on the door outside the apartment.

Yu Zhe knew that Yu Che must have arrived, but he hadn't finished what he was doing, so he called out from the kitchen to the living room, "Zi Xiao, go open the door for Yu Che!"

"I'm coming!"

Zixiao had already gotten up when she heard the knocking and was now at the door.

However, it's a bit strange. It's not like Yu Che doesn't have a key. Usually, she would just barge in and pounce on her brother, let alone knock. Why is she knocking properly today?

Opening the door, Yu Che was indeed standing outside. This time, she was wearing a white plaid shirt, and her pure white scarf was also very pretty. Her long silver hair was clipped to the side with a small hair clip.

No wonder my brother once said that Yu Che is the ultimate concept of cuteness.

Zixiao sometimes envies her. She wonders if her brother prefers someone a little shorter.

Zixiao stepped aside to make way for him: "Yuche, don't you have a spare key? Why are you knocking?"

Yu Che didn't answer her, nor did she go inside. Instead, she stood on tiptoe and tried to peek inside.

Finding nothing amiss, she whispered to Zixiao, "Is brother angry?"

What did you do to make him angry?

Yu Che looked distressed and sighed, "You're one to talk. Didn't I have the maids follow my brother a few days ago and they found out? Weren't you there too? My brother said he was going to teach me a lesson this time."

But then she changed the subject, sounding somewhat expectant: "But it would be nice if it were the kind of tidying up..."

What kind of tidying is this?! Why can't Zixiao see what's going on in this clever mind?!

"What are you thinking about?!"

Zixiao interrupted her daydreaming and pointed towards the kitchen: "If you're worried about this, you're overthinking it. Not only does your brother not intend to blame you, he's also preparing the surprise he promised you last time. Honestly, he's been busy all night!"

She spoke with a hint of reproach, perhaps because she felt that Yu Zhe not only took over her cooking duties but also didn't know how to rest properly.

"real?!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Yu Che's bright, mirror-like eyes shone even brighter.

All worries have vanished, so let's hurry and go find my brother!

She bypassed Zixiao and ran towards the kitchen, not even having time to change out of the slippers left at the door.

Zixiao shook her head.

What? I thought you could really shut up for a while, but you immediately showed your true colors?