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

But holding hands is the bottom line... Ha, I can only say that Zixiao is truly worthy of the name.

Everyone has already accepted each other's presence; if they can't even appear in public at this level, that would be going too far.

This nearly twenty-year-old aged vinegar truly lives up to its reputation.

But at least she knew everyone had calmed down, and Xiaomeng immediately relaxed.

"Then...can I choose this one?"

"Hmm? Of course..."

Just as Yu Zhe was about to grant permission, he turned around and looked in the direction Xiao Meng was pointing, and he couldn't help but pause for a moment.

Xiao Meng actually chose a drab, brown tent...

I told you to choose first, not to choose the worst one.

Girls, especially cute and soft girls like Xiaomeng, should like bright blues and colorful patterns, not actually like this kind of color.

However, everyone, including Yu Zhe, looked somewhat relieved.

Under the starry sky, this smile was especially noticeable.

I deliberately chose the worst tent first so that everyone would have a nicer one.

Seriously, not just Xiaomeng, all the girls around Yuzhe are really good kids.

Zixiao also had to admit that being able to stay by her brother's side with such a group of people was already a very lucky outcome.

Alright, she has made her choice, and Yu Zhe will naturally respect it...

That's impossible!

"Alright, alright! Let's start setting up the tents. I'll stay in this brown tent, and Lu Ling and Lu Yao will help you set it up. Just choose one you like, and we'll be done in half an hour! Let's begin!"

"Yu Zhe, you!"

"Shh, don't argue, little girls have no right to speak."

"How can it be repaired?"

That's absolutely outrageous!

Yu Zhe smiled smugly, having succeeded in his plan, and dragged away the brown tent first.

He doesn't need to worry about the rest; they'll handle it all. They know how to be considerate.

Yu Zhe didn't immediately join them in setting up their tents. Instead, he sat a few meters away on a slightly higher slope, perched on a corner of his own tent, watching everyone busily working.

A gentle breeze stirred Yu Zhe's two ponytails and the silver hair on her forehead, giving her an ethereal look; under the starry sky, she could almost be described as a painting.

Hehe, everyone is so skillful, you built it so quickly.

Sigh, aside from Xiao Lizhi, who is clumsy and whose tent has collapsed several times, even Lu Ling, who was teaching her, looked embarrassed.

I'll go help her in a bit.

"Ok?"

Yu Zhe suddenly realized... someone hadn't moved at all!

That's right, I'm talking about you, Su Yuche!

Yu Che's silver hair stood out especially under the starlight, creating the illusion that it was truly sparkling.

I imagine Yu Zhe's hair feels the same way right now.

Looking at her profile from afar... was Yu Che ever this pretty?

Lian Yuzhe stared blankly. Yu Che's appearance had never changed. This small, delicate face, which was very similar to his own, was something Yuzhe hadn't really noticed before.

But lately I've just been thinking... my sister is so cute!

Some kind of deadly attribute has awakened...

No, now is not the time to think about such trivial things.

Yu Zhe had just noticed that she was just watching everyone set up the tents, but she herself didn't move at all.

What, you're just sitting there getting some fresh air too?

Out of concern and curiosity, Yu Zhe got up, walked to her side, and patted her on the shoulder.

"What's wrong with you? Why are you standing here like this? Are you homesick?"

"No, home is wherever my brother is. Home is with me, so how could I possibly miss home?"

"If you can talk, then talk more. That sounds quite nice."

"Now, it's time for some sweet nothings~"

"Then you should just shut up!"

Sure enough, I

I shouldn't have any feelings of attraction towards her!

But Yu Zhe, who was all talk and no action, didn't forget to ask the real question even though he said that.

"Why don't you go set up the tent? It'll be bedtime soon. Let's make this clear: no staying up late, even when we're out. That's a hard and fast rule."

"I know~ I'm not like my brother, who stays up until the early hours of the morning. I should be the one reminding you of that. Also, there's no need to set up a tent, you'll have to anyway."

"Huh? I'm setting up my own tent, what does it have to do with yours? Well... you haven't learned this before, are you too embarrassed to ask Lu Ling or Lu Yao to teach you? It's okay, I'll help you set it up."

Forget about that, Yu Che is Lu Ling and Lu Yao's boss, so it's understandable that he might still have some airs about him.

But just as Yu Zhe was about to pick up her tent, Yu Che grabbed his sleeve.

"No, I mean, we don't need to share mine. You're going to share yours anyway, so we can just use one."

"???"

Although Yu Zhe had anticipated this, he didn't expect Yu Che to make such a suggestion when everyone was there.

Furthermore, Yu Zhe must strongly condemn this!

"Yu Che?! What are you saying? This is a trip, everyone's coming with us. It's fine if we just make do at home, you're not planning to..."

"Yeah~ It's precisely because they're all here that it's even more necessary. Well, saying it's a declaration of sovereignty isn't really that serious; it's more like daily communication with my brother. Is that so strange?"

"Isn't that strange!"

"Hehe, brother is shy again. I just want to ask you one question: can we sleep together, or even just use me as a pillow? Is that okay?"

"No...you have to let me complain a bit more before..."

"Is it okay or not?"

"OK..."

"Hehe, that settles it then!"

Actually, Yu Zhe just wanted to complain about one issue.

You just said you'd even be okay with using me as a body pillow?

Good grief, you're always the one using me as a pillow! You only get more excited when I don't expose you!

43. Outrageous!

The stars are shining brightly.

Eight tents of different colors were quietly laid out on the grass.

Including Lu Ling and Lu Yao, Yu Zhe's travel team has a total of ten people, which is rather strange considering it's only eight single tents.

But...

Why did Yu Che insist on sleeping in the same tent as Yu Zhe? How did Yu Che manage to take his own tent out and then stuff it back into the locomotive's storage compartment, leaving it exactly as it was?

In addition, the twin sisters Lu Ling and Lu Yao also slept together, saying that it would be more convenient to be alert to the surrounding situation if they acted together.

Peeking out to look around and finding nothing amiss, Yu Zhe turned back and pulled the tent flap shut, zipping it closed to create a safe and secure little interior space.

Hmm... if it weren't so crowded inside.

Yu Che lay flat on the bedsheet in the tent, spread out in a starfish shape. Yu Zhe estimated that he would have trouble even sitting down, let alone lying down.

"Uh... if you lie like that, where am I supposed to sleep?"

"Sleep on me! Face me!"

"You're doing it again, aren't you?!"

Yu Zhe helplessly pushed her into the corner with his hand, and she reluctantly lay down on her own pillow.

Yu Che was pushed aside and was a little sulky. She seemed to be muttering to herself, but Yu Zhe could tell that she was complaining to him.

"What the heck... This isn't the time to pretend to be a gentleman. In the middle of nowhere, your beastly nature will burst out! You're clearly planning to make a move on Zixiao... and even Luo Xiaomeng, aren't you? You keep saying I'm number one, but you're unmoved. Waaah, thinking about it, my nominal number one status is really not good!"

"What are you muttering to yourself?"

"I said! Come at me head-on!"

"Stop right there!"

Without saying a word, she lunged at them, but Yu Zhe quickly caught her by placing his hands on her shoulders.

Normally, Yu Che would remain calm and collected, conserving her energy for the next battle. But this time, she was truly furious, her cheeks puffed up even more dramatically than a hamster!

"Why?! Does my brother hate me?!"

"No... calm down a bit."

"Hehe, don't panic. I'm not as girly and weak as them, unable to control myself. This is acting, acting~ I know, I know~ So, what time do we start? I can wait a bit."

Still trying to act tough... You were clearly really anxious just now.

But you're quick to regulate your emotions.

There are now ways to verify this.

"Don't mention the time. We're just going to sleep today. There won't be any other activities. If you're not satisfied, I'll just set up another tent for you outside."

Why?!

See...