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

Hearing the conversation over there, Yu Che first told everyone to wait on the beach benches for a while, and then she took off her shoes and socks with a rather speechless expression and put them on the table next to her.

Walking barefoot on the gravel, the gentle, granular texture instantly soothed Yu Che.

She crossed her arms and walked over to Yang Qiuyun in a few steps, giving her a disdainful look.

"Sigh... It's been so many years, I almost forgot this was your style. But is it really necessary? You just squander money like that? And you just said this place is a tourist attraction. If you take over this, won't other tourists have nowhere to go?"

"Oh my, when did our little Yuche become so thrifty and good at managing the household?"

"It's all because of someone's influence."

As Yu Che said this, his gaze drifted towards Zi Xiao, who looked completely innocent.

Back then, Yu Che was just like Yang Qiuyun, spending money extravagantly and having no concept of money. But after living with Zi Xiao for a long time, she gradually became more frugal.

Don't ask, the answer is I have no interest in money.

Yang Qiuyun smiled, half-covering the corner of her mouth with the fluttering sleeves of her sun-protective clothing.

"You've misunderstood me. I have no interest in taking over this entire beach. It's just that the area within three kilometers of here is our free space. I haven't taken over any other areas. Other tourists can still go there."

"Three kilometers...that's quite a distance, isn't it? What a waste..."

“Hey, Yu Che, you still don’t understand what I mean.” Yang Qiuyun shook her head, swaying her silver hair. “Let me put it this way: the density of tourists here is usually so high that it’s packed with people, and the number of people swimming in the sea is like dumplings being dropped into a pot.”

So? You're saying you prefer quiet?

"Tsk tsk tsk, I can tell you spend most of your time working in the Tan Kong Building and don't go out to have fun much, huh? You're not getting to the point."

Yu Che is furious!

I'm stuck at work and don't have time to go out and have fun, isn't that because you abandoned me back then?

How dare you bring that up!

However, Yu Che was too lazy to argue with her.

Yu Che found Yang Qiuyun's riddle-like words a bit inexplicable. Whenever Yu Che didn't understand something, he was used to asking Yu Zhe first.

She lightly stepped on the sand, leaving a few small footprints, and walked to Yu Zhe's side, grasping...

His arm spun around Yu Zhe's feet with his tiny toes, which were covered in fine sand, and he finally felt much happier.

"Brother, don't you think she's wasting money? Mom said I'm not getting to the point, but do you know what the point is?"

"Haha...you probably know?"

"Then tell me."

"..."

Yu Zhe just whistled awkwardly and looked at the sea, as if he hadn't heard Yu Che's question, or rather, he didn't want to answer.

"?"

Is there some reason that's inconvenient to say?

Sigh... That's why Yang Qiuyun said that Yu Che is indeed smart, but he has been spending so much time in the office building all these years that he has forgotten some common sense issues.

Alright, honey, you don't understand, and Yu Zhe is too embarrassed to say it, so I'll just lay it all out for you.

So you won't keep misunderstanding that I'm deliberately wasting money!

"Yu Che," Yang Qiuyun said, gesturing for Yu Che to look at her, "I'm asking you, what's the most important preparation you need to make before going swimming?"

"Uh... getting ready? Warming up? To avoid cramps."

"It's about changing into a swimsuit! A swimsuit! Do you intend to go into the water in your dress?!"

"!"

Yu Che was suddenly enlightened, realizing that there was such a thing!

Not afraid that Yu Zhe would feel embarrassed, Yang Qiuyun simply said it directly.

"Since we're going to change into swimsuits, think about what I just said. This place is usually packed with tourists, it's always crowded. Swimsuits... well, you know, are they that different from underwear? I don't think there's much difference. If I don't reserve this whole beach, people other than Yu Zhe will see you in your swimsuit later. Are you willing to do that?"

Yu Che answered instantly.

"I don't want to! If that's the case, I'm leaving right now!"

"That settles it then~"

As she spoke, Yang Qiuyun gave Yu Che a meaningful look, signaling her to look at Yu Zhe's current appearance.

Yu Che cautiously glanced at Yu Zhe out of the corner of his eye and noticed that he was pretending to look at the scenery in the distance, looking a little embarrassed.

Yu Che understood immediately.

Hehe... Although my brother is too shy to say it outright, his possessiveness towards me and us is so strong!

"Brother! I love you the most!"

"Huh?! What's all this time... Hey! Stop messing around!"

Without any struggle, Yu Zhe was suddenly tackled to the beach by Yu Che, and the two rolled around together, making the girls sitting on the bench exclaim that they were cunning.

Let us wait, why did you run off first!

Seeing that they were about to get up and come over, Yang Qiuyun clapped her hands and pointed to a wooden house not far away.

"Alright, alright, stop fooling around. You guys go change into your swimsuits over there. There are changing rooms, and all the swimsuits there are brand new ones that I bought in advance. Just wear whichever one you like, don't be shy~"

"Yay!" "A swimsuit?!" "Thank you, Auntie!"

Everyone was surprised by how well-prepared this beach trip was.

Yang Qiuyun watched with satisfaction as they happily ran towards the changing room, then looked at Yu Che, who had just been subdued by Yu Zhe and pinned to the beach, his head covered in sand, still grinning foolishly.

Hmm... Honey, actually, while there was an element of wanting to take care of you in the reason I mentioned earlier about leasing the beach, you weren't the main reason.

Look at that figure, she could only wear children's swimsuits without any problem.

My main purpose was to take care of Qi Xinye.

Do you even look at each other? Xiao Ye has developed a lot since she was a child, while you're still standing still.

Still grinning like an idiot.

Her chest is almost bigger than your head, I don't know what else you can laugh about.

65. Praise me to the skies!

"The sky's the limit~ After courage~ we must use perseverance~ to break the shackles of fate... cough, cough cough! Break them~"

Even though he was humming such a masculine song in a low voice, Yu Zhe's voice, which could melt anyone's bones, made Lu Ling and Lu Yao, who were standing on his left and right behind him waiting, feel a rush of blood to their heads.

Oops... Young Master even choked while singing, so cute!

Yu Zhe always felt there was a kind of "malicious" force behind him.

He sat on the beach, hands on the ground, tilting his head to look at the wooden cabin changing room over there.

None of them have come out yet. Sigh, girls are such amazing creatures. Normally, they would spend half a day choosing the clothes they already bought before going out, but now that they can choose any swimsuit they want, they would probably spend half a day and half a day choosing before deciding.

"Young Master, would you like some orange juice? Gui Ren... Master Lin Yin said there was some fresh orange juice prepared in advance on the bus."

"Orange juice? Hmm... I won't drink it, but I'll still go get a few glasses; they'll definitely want some later."

Master Lin Yin... Hearing this name, Fa Yuzhe immediately understood. It was probably because Lu Ling and Lu Yao always called Sister Lin Yin "Ghost Blade" to her face, and Sister Lin Yin used her strength to teach them how to address her properly.

"Strength" refers to their exaggeratedly realistic and brutal fighting style.

After all, even middle-aged women don't want to hear others call them by such an unpleasant name as "Deceptive Blade" all the time.

Just look at the small band-aid on Lu Ling's cheek... Don't mess with Sister Lin Yin so easily, she's really good at fighting.

However, Sister Lin Yin knew how to use her strength; at most, she only made them put on a band-aid, and this time she probably beat them into submission.

I guess so?

Yu Zhe's arrangements have been made. Lu Ling placed her hands in front of her, bent over, and bowed to Yu Zhe.

"Okay, sister, go get the glass and ice."

"Hmm...get...orange juice..."

Oh right, I forgot to remind you

This is a very important point.

Yu Zhe rolled over, not caring that the floral shirt he hadn't changed into yet was covered in sand, since he'd have to wash it when he got back anyway.

He lay on the ground, looked up, and gave them instructions.

"Don't forget to pour one for yourselves too. I think I've said this to Zixiao before... That's how she is. When she goes out to buy drinks, she buys them for me and for Yuche, but she always forgets to buy one for herself too."

He added, "And clothes too. Wearing maid outfits on the beach? Seriously, you guys should at least change into swimsuits."

"Young master, we don't... um, okay, I understand. We've prepared swimsuits on the bus, you can change into them when you get the orange juice."

"Mmm...changing into a swimsuit...so happy..."

"Sister, you don't need to say you're happy. Young Master doesn't need to know whether you're happy or not."

"Aya is clearly... happier..."

"Stop talking nonsense, I'm leaving."

"Um... young master... just a moment... orange juice... coming right away..."

No rush, no rush~

Even if I said I wouldn't drink it, the two of them would definitely bring it anyway.

Yu Zhe watched the two figures slowly walk towards the bus from his upside-down perspective, and felt quite gratified.

Yes, nowadays, Lu Ling and Lu Yao occasionally accept Yu Zhe's kindness.

They are no longer like before, who only thought about protecting Yu Zhe every day and were treated like tools. Instead, they have become more and more capable of independent thinking.

If Yu Zhe had previously suggested that they get themselves a glass of orange juice, what would he have said?

Goodness, Lu Ling will probably be so panicked that she'll wonder if she did something wrong, or if Yu Zhe is going to kick her out of the maid troupe.

Suddenly, just as Yu Zhe was thinking about these things, he heard a teasing voice coming from diagonally above him.

"Oh dear~ Xiao Yuzhe, I thought it was possible before, but I wasn't too sure. Now I think it's not good not to ask... Let me confirm again, do those two little ones also have feelings for you?"