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

The three of them had a private meal together in a smaller room next door, saying they wanted to exchange tips and experiences on guard duty.

That's just the surface explanation; Yu Zhe actually understands why they don't come over.

Sister Lin Yin is alright, but Lu Ling and Lu Yao probably both feel that... given their status, they shouldn't be sitting at the same table as us. Guards shouldn't sit at the same table as their masters; that's their inherent idea.

Yu Zhe repeatedly said he didn't care about this and wanted them to come and eat with him, but they still politely declined.

Well, if that's what they think, even if we invite them over, they'll just feel uncomfortable eating. It's better to let them all sit together and have a proper meal. They'll have the energy to play if they're full.

Yang Qiuyun had been staring at Xiao Lizhi with her eyes fixed on her from the very beginning, making Xiao Lizhi feel uneasy.

Her bright blonde hair, which she had just washed, was practically frizzy.

"Auntie, why are you staring at me? Is there something on my face?"

No, I just find it more and more pleasing to the eye.

"Huan, you're clearly Elisa's child, so why are you so different from her? You're so lovable!"

"Huh? Auntie, do you dislike my mother?... I heard you two aren't friends?"

“Yes, she’s my best friend.” Yang Qiuyun affirmed this first, then shrugged. “It’s because we’re best friends that I can speak so freely. Elisa… your mother was a notorious ice queen at your age, the kind of person no one could approach. She was scary and not at all likable!”

"An ice sculpture...a beauty?"

"It's not an ice sculpture, it's an iceberg. It has a very strong aura, the kind that makes people afraid to approach it. How should I put it, Yuzhe, keep a blank expression and look at that clock."

"Huh? Okay then."

Whatever you say goes, Yu Zhe is in a good mood right now.

He was expressionless, his silver hair hanging down naturally. He stared at the antique clock on the wall for a while before becoming lost in thought.

But the girls present all swallowed hard.

Yu Zhe, deep in thought... was so calm, like a fairytale princess sitting on ice and snow, so damn sweet.

Yang Qiuyun laughed and said, "Alright, Yuzhe, that's fine. See, Little Lychee? Your mother was like this when she was a student. If I hadn't known her since she was little and enrolled her in the calligraphy club, I'm afraid your mother wouldn't have had many friends by the time she graduated from high school."

"Is that so?!" Little Lychee exclaimed as if she had entered a new world. "So this is what Mom was like when she was young... She always told me to improve my communication skills, and she even used herself as an example, saying that she had so many friends in high school that they could fill an entire playground!"

"Pfft... Don't listen to her nonsense. When we occasionally argue, she ends up crying and begging me not to break up with her. Guess why?"

"Because she was wrong?"

"No, her reason was that if I broke off our friendship, she wouldn't have a single friend left in Fenghai City."

"!"

Little Lychee was so shocked that she couldn't help but laugh out loud.

I heard some amazing things from Aunt Yang. It turns out that such an amazing mother also had such a period of time. It's really amazing to hear stories from the past.

Telling a story is one thing, but Yang Qiuyun's real purpose in saying this was not just to diss her old friend Elisa.

She also wanted to get into a normal conversation with Xiaolizhi so that she could naturally ask the next questions without seeming abrupt.

Now that I can see how Xiaolizhi is laughing at me, I think I can ask her the questions I want to ask.

"Little Lychee, can I ask you a question?"

"Yes! Auntie, please tell me! I'll tell you anything I know!"

"Okay, then I'll ask you, how were you feeling this morning?"

"puff!"

60. The atmosphere was very relaxed at one point.

The chopsticks that Little Lychee was playing with fell twice onto her glittering gold tableware with a crisp sound that echoed in everyone's ears.

It wasn't just Xiaolizhi who was stunned; everyone else was probably just as taken aback.

None of them expected that Yang Qiuyun would ask such a question that a normal person would never ask without changing her expression or being abrupt.

No, Zixiao had expected it.

After all... Yang Qiuyun had just asked Zixiao a very similar question that morning.

Yu Zhe was the first to react: "Hey! Mom..."

"Shh~ Xiao Yuzhe, don't interrupt. I'm chatting with Xiao Lizhi."

"What kind of conversation are you having? Alright, Little Lychee, you don't need to pay attention to her. I'll go and urge them to serve the food."

Yu Zhe wanted to skip the topic in a few words, even though it was a bit disrespectful to his mother, but this question was really difficult!

Just before Yu Zhe was about to prop himself up on the table.

Little Lychee raised her right hand tremblingly: "It's...it's okay, Brother Yuzhe, no need to rush the food...Auntie, I didn't quite understand the question you asked earlier, could you explain it again?"

She understands perfectly well.

The question was so direct, even if Little Lychee is slow to react, she must have heard it clearly.

Yu Zhe knew that she picked up the conversation because she didn't want to embarrass her mother.

It's not a good thing to be interrupted by your son before you get an answer to your question.

Even Little Lychee knew that no matter how outrageous Aunt Yang was, she was still an elder. She shouldn't have let Brother Yuzhe help her out of the predicament when the elder was asking her a question.

Yes! I've grown up now, and I should help Yu Zhe share his burdens!

Yu Zhe could sense the courage and determination in her raising her hand, so he nodded in approval, sat down again, patted Yang Qiuyun's shoulder, and whispered.

"Mom, Little Lychee doesn't quite understand these things. Please ask your questions more subtly, okay? Otherwise..."

"I understand..."

Goodness... Yang Qiuyun had to admit that when her son unleashed his protective-wife-obsessed aura, it was quite intimidating.

She turned to Xiao Lizhi sheepishly. Under the pressure from Yu Zhe, Xiao Lizhi, usually so playful, became much more restrained in her words and tone.

"Oh dear... let's ask her step by step, Little Lychee. Were you scared in the morning? Did you find this kind of thing frightening?"

This kind of question is much easier to answer.

Little Lychee shook her head blankly: "No... I wasn't that scared, because Brother Yuzhe kept comforting me, and I felt very safe."

"How did you comfort her?"

"Well...uh,"

"Auntie, I'm so embarrassed."

Little Lychee glanced shyly at Yu Zhe out of the corner of her eye. How could she possibly say that to his face...?

"Indeed, I am quite embarrassed, but everyone here probably wants to hear what you have to say."

Little Lychee looked around the table and noticed that everyone was indeed looking at her with a mixture of expectation and doubt.

Because they've been eyeing opportunities to do *that* with Yu Zhe lately... they're all a little hesitant about it.

It's normal for everyone to have some worry and fear about the unknown.

Theory is theory, and practice is practice. Although they have been paying attention to this kind of knowledge online recently, in order to have some common sense when they officially fight Yu Zhe.

But when it comes to actually taking the field yourself, it's inevitable to feel confused and have some doubts.

For example, questions like, "Will it hurt a lot?" or "Will it be scary?"

Yu Zhe immediately realized what was going on.

When Mom asked Xiaolizhi this question, her real purpose wasn't to ask Xiaolizhi, but to ask on behalf of everyone.

This is to answer their questions and resolve their doubts.

I'd better not listen to this question yet.

Listening to yourself comfort Xiao Lizhi would be too much of a public execution.

"Well, you guys keep chatting, I'll go see if there are any desserts we can order."

"Hey Yuzhe, you can listen to this too! It can help you improve!"

"I would be very grateful for such an improvement!"

After saying that, Yu Zhe got up from his seat and left temporarily, as if he were escaping.

"Oh dear, it's run away."

Yang Qiuyun smiled, covering her mouth slightly, and turned back to face the camera with a cheerful expression after watching Yu Zhe leave.

"Now that Yu Zhe isn't here, it's just us women left. Today, I'll bask in the glory of you young people, hehe, sitting among you makes me feel twenty years younger~"

Lingyun laughed and said, "But I feel that you haven't changed much since I met you when I was a child. I would believe you if you said you were still in your twenties."

"Oh my, Yun'er, you're so good with words. Your aunt didn't spoil you for nothing when you were little."

"Just telling the truth."

"Okay, okay, you can make time to praise me when we get back later. Let's not talk about this now, Little Lychee."

Yang Qiuyun didn't forget the main point she wanted to make: "Since Yu Zhe isn't here, there's nothing to be embarrassed about, right? Could you elaborate on my question earlier?"

Brother Yu Zhe isn't here...

Is Auntie asking me to share my experience?

At this moment, Xiao Lizhi suddenly felt a sense of pride welling up inside her.

She was always behind others and was very incompetent as the eldest daughter of the Ouyang family, which is why she was forced to learn the Iron Head Divine Skill.

But now, everyone is looking at me expectantly, as if I were the one who succeeded this time...

Yes, Little Lychee is indeed a winner this time.

To meet everyone's expectations...

She tried to overcome her embarrassment, coughed lightly twice, and nodded slightly to everyone in turn.

It's like giving an acceptance speech.

Yu Che's tone grew colder: "Idiot, hurry up and stop dawdling."

"Yes!"

Waaah, why don't they have any patience?!