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

But honestly, it's really not necessary...

Sister Lin Yin, when Yu Zhe was little, she even helped him snatch toys and lollipops from other children. She was practically Yu Zhe's guardian angel.

Uh, saying that makes her sound like some kind of bully.

In short, Lin Yin had already gracefully walked to a position a meter away from Yu Zhe.

She stood tall and straight, one hand on her hip on her leather jacket, and looked up to survey the people behind Yu Zhe.

"Oh wow, Xiao Yuzhe, your harem has grown even larger? Tsk tsk tsk, just as Lady Qiuyun said, your abilities really do increase with age. So, how many people have you slept with so far?"

"Sister Lin Yin! Be serious!"

"Haha, I was just kidding with you, you're so easily teased~"

You're joking, that's for sure.

But those words just now made them all look away, a little embarrassed.

Especially Zixiao, who is the first to naturally fall into the relationship, is the most shy.

Through this, Lin Yin had already obtained the answer to her question.

Yu Zhe crossed his arms over his chest, his imposing manner no less than Lin Yin's.

"Sister Lin Yin, we can catch up later. Did you come to pick us up? Did my mother send you?"

"That's not necessarily true." Lin Yin glanced back at the villa, then looked back. "Yu Zhe, it's not just Lady Qiu Yun; I treat you like my own son. It's only natural that I come to see you first when I miss you, isn't it?"

"It's nothing..."

"Hey, Sister Lin Yin."

Yu Che took a step forward with an air of authority: "Stop talking nonsense. Now, take us to see Yang Qiuyun. I don't know what trick that woman is playing by asking you to come here first, but you must stand on our side now. This is the will of the current highest level of the Su family, that is, my brother and I. Do you understand?"

Yang Qiuyun, that's from the previous era.

The.

Yu Che had no choice but to speak like this; his brother was impeccable, but that didn't mean he had no weaknesses.

His weakness is his mother. He gets distracted whenever the topic of his mother comes up. In addition, that woman is quite good at playing tricks, which makes it easy for her brother to soften his heart and reduce the punishment for her.

Therefore, Yu Che had to take on the main responsibility at this time.

"Xiao Yuche has indeed become more decisive and efficient. I don't know whether to say that you were better before or you are better now."

The previous sentence was still joking, but in the next sentence, Lin Yin's expression turned serious, and she bowed her head slightly to Yu Zhe and Yu Che.

"Young Master, Miss, you must be tired from your journey."

"Just a trip," Yu Zhe said with a smile.

Then he started walking straight up to Lin Yin.

Lin Yin was taller than Yu Zhe, and she could see Yu Zhe's eyes when she looked down.

She was not as cold and indifferent as she was when she was a child, nor was she as confused and helpless as she was when she met Qiuyun in the underground parking lot last time.

Now, his eyes are full of sharpness and an undeniable aura of determination.

She was in no way inferior to Yu Che from before, and even surpassed him.

The future successor of the Su family is now powerful enough and will no longer be bound by the past.

Yu Che was just overthinking it.

This is the conclusion that Lin Yin, with her keen observation skills, reached in a short period of time.

It's amazing... Even Lady Qiuyun thought that it would take at least another ten years for the young master to grow to this level, but he has grown so quickly.

Who gave him this motivation?

Lin Yin couldn't help but consider the girls behind him.

Well, Xiaoyuzhe, you not only grew and applauded with them in that area, but your soul also grew and sublimated along with them. It's truly a miracle.

Now Lin Yin had no way to beat around the bush.

"Yu Zhe, I was just saying hello, don't mind it. Getting back to the point, it wasn't Lady Qiu Yun who sent me. Just like I said, I came here on my own."

"Sister Lin Yin? You're going to do it yourself?"

Yu Zhe and Yu Che exchanged a glance, both somewhat incredulous.

Lin Yin is known for being tough, but she is also the kind of guard who resolutely obeys orders. She will never act on her own unless her mother gives the order.

In this respect, she is probably more persistent than Lu Ling and Lu Yao.

Lin Yin nodded: "Yes, what Lady Qiuyun means is that I should keep watch around here and report to her as soon as you arrive. It seems that she has some plans that she wants to carry out... to divert your attention so that you won't think about punishing her for her past mistakes."

She added, "But for some reason, I didn't tell her first, but instead came to inform you first."

In short, I temporarily betrayed my country!

Yu Che squinted.

"But why should we believe that? Everyone knows that you, Sister Lin Yin, have always been by Mom's side. I have reason to suspect that your appearance and your actions from the beginning have also been part of Mom's plan. Is this just a way to divert our attention?"

Yu Zhe patted Yu Che's head with satisfaction and nodded in agreement.

"Sister Lin Yin, Yu Che is just too blunt, please don't take it to heart. But she's not talking nonsense. I think that from your perspective, helping us is a bit unconvincing. So, Sister Lin Yin, you don't need to say anything. Your only task is to take us to see my mother. Once we see her, everything will be fine."

Avoid creating unnecessary complications.

Yes, Yu Zhe wanted to avoid being curious about what Lin Yin had just said and then asking Lin Yin what she meant.

I reckon that if I ask her, Sister Lin Yin will say some fancy things. If I get distracted, I'll stray from my original purpose. I guess this is part of my mother's plan.

This is what is known as a smokescreen.

However, Lin Yin shook her head: "Sigh... You two are like this, and so is Lady Qiuyun. Smart people are indeed capable, but why is it always so difficult for us ordinary people to talk to them..."

Good grief, you're just an ordinary person?

You think you can take on a hundred of me? Are you even a normal person?

Lin Yin scratched her head in distress. Her mind wasn't as quick as Yu Zhe's or Yu Che's, so she paused for a moment before speaking.

"I'm not lying to you this time. Okay, I understand. It's very simple for you to go see Lady Qiuyun. That's what I was planning to do too. But after you see her, don't leave yet. Let me say a few words first. I want to cooperate with you to get back at her. Actually, I've been putting up with Lady Qiuyun for a long time!"

"..."

If this were Mom's plan, it would be fine.

If not, it can only mean that Mom has offended too many people, even her most trusted guard is actually dissatisfied.

In a word.

—That despicable woman deserves to be killed by everyone!

This despicable woman has never suffered any loss to this day, simply because she is too despicable and too clever.

But that's only up to today.

Today, Yu Zhe is going to make her truly repent.

54. Past

As it turns out, sometimes being overly cautious is unnecessary.

Lin Yin suddenly said she wanted to act with Yu Zhe and the others, which made Lu Ling and Lu Yao wary of the details of her actions the whole time. As a result, apart from reminding everyone to approach the mansion quietly and not to disturb Yang Qiuyun, she did nothing else.

No way... the bodyguard who was most loyal to Mom really betrayed her?

That's absolutely true.

Since moving around together would be too much, Lin Yin suggested that everyone except Yu Zhe, Yu Che, and Zi Xiao should first go to the rooms prepared in advance in the villa to rest.

Before they parted ways temporarily, they still had some doubts, wondering whether they should go with Yu Zhe to see his mother.

Ke Yuzhe simply gave them a look, and the meaning of that look was very clear.

Don't worry, I'm not that pathetic.

If he says that, then everyone can rest assured.

This matter should indeed be resolved by Yu Zhe and Yu Che themselves.

As a result, under Lin Yin's arrangement, the size of the team was reduced instantly. Yu Zhe, Yu Che, and Zi Xiao continued to follow Lin Yin down the stairs and sneak around the villa walls, while Lu Ling and Lu Yao silently climbed onto the roof to keep watch.

To be honest, they didn't completely trust Lin Yin, as they could have a better grasp of the situation from a higher vantage point.

After going around to the back of a wall covered in rubble, Yu Zhe still couldn't find Yang Qiuyun.

"Sister Lin Yin? Haven't we gone around in circles? I bet my mother isn't in the villa right now. What do you want us to see?" Yu Zhe asked in a low voice.

Lin Yin straightened up after confirming that Yang Qiuyun had not returned unexpectedly.

"Alright... now you don't need to keep your voices down. She really hasn't come back yet. Besides confirming that she wasn't there, I also wanted the three of you to look around the mansion. Did you notice anything?"

“Very particular.” Yu Che shrugged. “This whole area is filled with all kinds of potted plants, and it seems she even grows some vegetables herself? She really lives a leisurely life, like someone who lives in seclusion in the mountains and rivers.”

Zixiao nodded: "Yes... I think there was a cage of pigeons in the attic just now. Does Yang... does your mother usually keep pigeons?"

"She said it was her dream."

Yu Zhe's memory can be traced back to a very long time ago.

Even today, he can still recall what his mother said to him and Yu Che when he was six years old.

"Xiao Yuzhe and Xiao Yuche, you two don't know how hard it is for Mom. I used to want money so badly, to make a lot of money, to be a rich person. Now I have everything, my own children are called young masters and young ladies, I lack nothing... But Mom feels so tired, I can't let go of anything. Once you've packed your bags, it's so hard to unload them... Sorry, you probably wouldn't understand what I'm saying, hahaha, of course, you absolutely can't do without money!"

"Anyway, Mom suddenly has a dream now. If one day I don't have to take care of things here anymore, I really want to buy a house in a nice coastal city, facing the sea, take care of some potted plants, grow some vegetables, and raise a few pigeons. Oh... cats and dogs, I can't handle them with my personality. I'd be too carefree to take care of you, hehe."

Yu Zhe gazed at the sky, which had almost completely darkened but was still faintly glowing due to the city's brightness.

Perhaps it was a sudden feeling of nostalgia for the past...

He pulled Yu Che and Zi Xiao into his arms from both sides, a smile unconsciously curving his lips.

Yu Che leaned against Yu Zhe's shoulder and said, "It's good. At least that woman's dream came true. Tsk, she's doing just fine without us. It's infuriating."

"Dream?" Zixiao, unaware of these things, put her hand on Yuzhe's shoulder. "Is this the kind of life Mom dreams of? Although it does seem very pleasant... it would be boring to live like this every day."

"Correct."

Yu Zhe only said this one word.