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

"...What do you mean?"

"I'm referring to his actions related to Yu Zhe! He just called out his name?"

Yang Qiuyun blinked frantically. Honestly, Lin Yin, you've been with me since you were little, how come you're so clueless!

Since the question was so clear, Lin Yin no longer needed to figure it out and could answer directly.

What I remember most vividly is their bones almost breaking because of me.

At the critical point, they would suddenly close their eyes and rapidly chant "Young Master Yu Zhe." And... oh right, after every training session, when they lay on the ground to rest, they would immediately check their phones. At first, I thought, "How can these two be so playful? They're in so much pain they can't even move, they're practically dying, they've just come back from hell and they still have the mood to play on their phones?" But one time I secretly peeked, and wow! They were actually looking at pictures of little Yu Zhe! They even had the energy to hide it from me!

Lin Yin was stunned. She didn't know what kind of magic Yu Zhe had used to make the two of them fight to such an extent.

Moreover, after looking at the photos, it's clear that they were able to help each other stand up and continue practicing, which is truly unprecedented.

As Yu Zhe listened to these details, his peripheral vision would occasionally drift uncontrollably towards the two people dozens of meters away.

Besides gratitude and apology, there seemed to be a glimmer in her eyes that she had never seen before when she looked at the two of them.

Why didn't you tell me about these things... I've always told you that you don't need to work so hard, that you're already good enough.

Yang Qiuyun seized the opportunity to ask again: "Yu Zhe, this is still up to you. No one can force you to accept girls you don't like, but do you really not like them? If you can still be as resolute as before, I will never ask this question again."

"I..."

"you...?"

"I... I'll think about it some more... Give me a few days, just a few days will do."

"Row!"

Yang Qiuyun was already quite satisfied with this answer.

No, it was beyond expectations!

She knew that while she was lying on the beach chair, she had learned some information from Lin Yin. In the past six months, Lu Ling and Lu Yao had been trying all sorts of ways to confess their feelings to Yu Zhe, but Yu Zhe had rejected them in all sorts of ways.

Yang Qiuyun originally thought that since things were like this, there was definitely no chance, but after Lin Yin unintentionally brought up this matter, Yu Zhe will probably have to reconsider.

Lin Yin, if your unintentional act succeeds, you will have done a great service!

After all, what moves Yu Zhe the most is, firstly, a girl who knows how to strive and work hard, and secondly, a girl who can sincerely open her heart to him and bring him warmth.

Isn't it a coincidence that Lu Ling and Lu Yao have both of these qualities?

Okay, okay~ Think it over carefully again. Don't rashly let those two kids down. Even if you have to refuse, you should understand everything before you do so, otherwise you might regret it later.

If you're going to have any worries, wait until you get back so you can worry about them yourself, not now.

After changing clothes, everyone's going to move on to other places to have fun! Don't let these trivial matters ruin your trip!

Yang Qiuyun clapped her hands together, making a loud sound, temporarily interrupting Yu Zhe's thoughts.

"Alright! Stop thinking about it for now. Instead of overthinking it, why don't you have a proper talk with those two kids in person, or at least thank them for their hard work?"

"Now, just have fun and don't think about anything else. Look at the beautiful sea and the wonderful time! Hehe, Yuzhe, let me tell you, you guys came at a really good time. If you had come to our next destination another day, it would have been pointless. But going there now is the city's annual grand event!"

84. You're hopeless.

"A fireworks display?! Now?!"

"Not now, not an hour later... Little Lizhi, you really should learn from your mother's composure when she was young. Well, although being a bit silly like you is cute."

"Ugh... I'm just a little excited..."

That's a fireworks display! Unlike setting off fireworks yourself during Chinese New Year, this is a fireworks show that can light up the entire city!

I was fortunate enough to see it once when I was a child, and I still remember that beautiful scene vividly.

On the bus returning from the beach.

Yang Qiuyun stood among the crowd, holding onto the bus handrail. She coughed twice, like a tour guide, and began to introduce the next part of the journey.

She used to dream of becoming a tour guide! But she gave it up because she was too lazy.

It's okay to play, but I'd rather not give any explanations.

However, if I give you a few explanations, I can try my best.

"Everyone, I know you must be tired after playing on the beach all afternoon. I was planning to take you to see the nearby church after we left the beach, but I accidentally... overslept. Oh well! You're very lucky. This fireworks festival is a real annual event. If you come too early, you'll miss out, and if you come too late, you'll miss out too! Wow!"

The bus suddenly lurched, causing Yang Qiuyun to lose her balance and nearly bump into the back of the chair next to her.

Yu Zhe reacted quickly; he was sitting right next to her and was able to support her immediately.

"Phew...Thank you so much, Xiao Yuzhe, my good son."

"You'd better watch yourself... You're not getting any younger, you should know your own age."

"How old am I?!"

"Approaching...approaching forty?"

"Can't you just pretend I'm twenty forever?!"

"It's good to be energetic... but you also need to be more conscious of yourself as an elder. You're getting bumps and bruises now, but you still think you're the same as when you were young."

"..."

Speechless.

Well, one can't deny getting old, but Yang Qiuyun wants to be clear on one thing: she really isn't old!

So what if I'm almost forty? If I didn't say it, no one would be able to tell!

After experiencing the harsh realities of time, Yang Qiuyun decided not to be reckless this time. She sat down in the seat in front of her instead of standing.

Let me continue explaining the place we're about to arrive at.

"Ahem, there was a little mishap just now. Let's continue. Actually, fireworks displays are quite rare in Northern Europe, and even when they happen, they're usually not very organized."

"Well, isn't it just a coincidence? Kromer has its own tradition of venerating light, like sunlight and moonlight. We don't know where it came from, but as a way of promoting light, someone started this fireworks festival a few years ago. The budget is limited, and it damages the environment, so it's only held once a year. That's why I said you guys are lucky to be here."

The fireworks display was great...

But Yu Che looked at Yang Qiuyun with a lot of complicated feelings, and asked with considerable doubt.

"Hey...you didn't do this again, did you?"

"Huh? What did I do?"

"You booked the beach, so I'm starting to suspect that you funded the fireworks display yourself to amuse us?"

"!"

Daughter! How could you doubt me like that!

Suspicion without evidence can wrong an innocent person!

This time it really wasn't Yang Qiuyun who did it.

She quickly waved her hands in denial.

"No, really no, Yu Che, you can't just make assumptions. A fireworks display would cost a lot of money. You and Yu Zhe are in charge of the company's accounts now, how could I possibly get that much money?"

"Hmm~ renting out the beach must cost a lot. Where did you get the money?"

"This...this is the money I saved up when I left Fenghai...I've already left my hometown, I can't possibly end up empty-handed, can I..."

"It really was you!"

Yu Che was waiting for this line!

My mom wasn't just carrying some secret stash of money; she really doesn't let herself suffer at all.

When Yang Qiuyun left the Su family a few years ago, and Yu Che took over the management of the company, the total assets of the company were always mismatched, with the figure of five percent not being accurate.

When asked, his father smiled but remained silent, showing no intention of explaining, yet he clearly knew something.

That's five percent of total assets! If there's this hole, many operations will be affected.

At that time, Yu Che put in a lot of effort to fill the funding gap with various other projects of the company.

Yang Qiuyun actually knew that... but she had already shown enough leniency. During the time she was in charge of the Su Group, its assets more than doubled. She could have easily taken half of the company with her.

But Yang Qiuyun didn't. For the sake of her beloved children, she was willing to tighten her belt and cut back on food and clothing! It's just five percent of the money she brought; she could just be more frugal!

Yu Che: That's easy to say! Do you know how much five percent of the Su Group is in cash?

"I'm sorry, Yuche... I'll definitely put in more effort when I get back so that you and Yuzhe can have an easier time. So let's just consider this a thing of the past, okay?"

"You... well, fine, it doesn't affect anything now anyway, so I won't hold it against you."

Yu Che closed her right eye, crossed her arms, and asked, "So, how much is left now? Put the rest into the company account when we get back, just consider it contributing to our own development... What's wrong with you?"

Speaking of this, Yu Che suddenly noticed that Yang Qiuyun's eyes were darting around.

No way...!

How can you be so stingy, not wanting to spend a single penny?

When Yu Che asked the question, Yang Qiuyun had no choice but to explain urgently.

"It's not that I don't want to pay, sigh... Yu Che, let me tell you the truth." Yang Qiuyun glanced at Lin Yin, who indicated that she couldn't help him.

There was no other way... Yang Qiuyun could only tell the truth.

To be honest, the sound was very soft, almost like the buzzing of a mosquito.

"I...I only have eight dollars and forty-two cents left..."

"What did you say?!"

Yu Che was shocked!

You're taking away five percent of the Su Group's assets. If you spend it all by yourself, maybe with Sister Lin Yin at most, you'll have spent it all in ten years.

How extravagant and wasteful you are!

Hmm... Yang Qiuyun is actually quite thrifty and good at managing a household, otherwise she wouldn't have been able to bring the Su family to such a prosperous state. Isn't she just indulging in some revenge spending after being kicked out of the Su family...? The renovation of the beach villa alone cost a lot.

Adding to this, with no source of income, the money I have has been dwindling over the years, and there's nothing I can do about it.

She had just finished renting the beach and paying the fee when she discovered that she only had a little over eight dollars left in her mobile account.

"Also... I think we won't be able to pay the electricity and water bills for the beach villa this month. Yu Che, could you go back and settle them for me? Waaah, it's so great that you guys came! Otherwise, I would have to ask your dad for money, which would be so embarrassing!"

"You're hopeless...you're really hopeless, you know that?"