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

It sounds absurd, but that's the reality.

It really was Yu Che who bumped into us first!

Qi Xinye first apologized honestly, then went to Yu Che's side in a tone of discussing something, and looked at Yu Zhe, who was already several meters ahead, and asked Yu Che in a low voice.

"Yu Che... I have something important to ask Xiao Zhe first. Can you stick to him for a few minutes later?"

"Why... Ugh, fine, then hurry up and tell me."

"Row."

Yu Che has been running the Su Group for many years and understands one principle deeply.

In business, you can't suppress your competitors too much, otherwise they might suffer a lose-lose situation.

The same principle applies to romantic relationships. If she always occupies the best position and doesn't give them any chance, problems are likely to arise.

But this is a matter of reciprocity.

For example, big-breasted girl, I'm letting you have your way now, so don't bother me when I go to see my brother tonight~

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Since it was a rare opportunity to get something from Yu Che, Qi Xinye certainly wouldn't waste any time.

What if this cunning and scheming person suddenly changes their mind and goes back to her? Wouldn't that be the end of them?

Even though Qi Xinye's pace toward Yu Zhe was slightly hurried, she still possessed the composure befitting the eldest daughter of the Qi family. Her steps were graceful and elegant, like lotus blossoms or dragonflies skimming the water.

The weather was neither hot nor cold today. Qi Xinye was wearing a black sweater that fit her figure well, paired with brown cropped pants, looking simple yet mature. As she walked, she unconsciously and habitually lifted her non-existent skirt.

Uh... I've gotten used to it. This is a side effect of wearing skirts all the time; I always feel like I'm wearing a skirt.

How can lifting the hem of a skirt in mid-air look so natural!

It was this naturalness that made Qin Ruoke, who was following behind, almost forget how to walk. Xiao Meng learned quickly, but with her small frame, even walking like that, she didn't show much elegance, only childlike innocence.

"Sister Ye?"

"Shh~ Xiao Zhe, listen to me first. This is precious time that Yu Che gave me."

"Pfft... You need her permission to talk to me? No need, no need. We grew up together, don't you know her?"

You can't call it a paper tiger, but you could also say it's a little kitten disguised as a tiger.

"That won't do. You think it doesn't matter, but that's because Yu Che treats you differently. To us, she's not a paper tiger, she's a real tiger, a monster!"

"Pfft... Sister Ye, you can say such funny things sometimes."

"Um...no, let's not talk about anything else, let me get to the point."

Qi Xinye knew that if she ran to Yu Zhe's side, the stares from behind would be troublesome, so she didn't rush to grab Yu Zhe's arm like Yu Che or the impulsive Xiao Lizhi.

Be more reserved when everyone is around; only be intimate when you're alone.

Therefore, Qi Xinye and Yu Zhe walked side by side, keeping a fist's distance between them, with their hands clasped in front of them, maintaining the same pace as Yu Zhe.

In this way, she could finally ask the question she had wanted to ask since the morning.

"Xiao Zhe, why do you think this is? The Qi family is so busy, I thought I would be on the phone non-stop today, but after I hung up a call this morning from someone who wanted to sign a business deal with the Qi family, I haven't received a single call since, except for a text message from my mother saying 'Have fun.' Do you know anything about that?"

Qi Xinye was asking a question she already knew the answer to; of course she knew that Xiao Zhe must have done something to cause this.

But she wanted Xiao Zhe to explain in person, and she figured he would be very satisfied after hearing it. Qi Xinye had been holding back until the evening before finally receiving this warmth.

Yu Zhe watched as Sister Ye lightly touched the corner of her mouth with her index finger, looking both confused and adorable. He almost forgot the humiliation of everyone saying he was breathtakingly beautiful just now.

Sister Ye, your acting is terrible!

However, Yu Zhe didn't intend to hide it from her; he would just tell her the truth.

"It's all because I saw you making phone calls on the balcony this morning, one after another. It must have been exhausting."

This trip is something no one can miss. I can't let all those family problems hold me back. Now is the time to enjoy myself and not worry about anything else. There's always work to do at the company.

"I'm sorry..." Qi Xinye felt apologetic from the start of the trip, and she clasped her hands together tighter. "I know that what happened this morning must have affected your mood, but... you know, the Qi family is very, very busy right now. Relying solely on my parents at home might really be a bit tight. I did it for..."

"Let's not talk about careers right now~"

"Feel sorry..."

Yu Zhe was being honest; he understood why Sister Ye worked so hard.

The conditions for the development of the new generation of the Qi family were all created by Ye Jie herself. It was her responsibility, and as the confirmed next head of the Qi family, she could not slack off.

But, responsibility aside, Yu Zhe still maintains the same stance.

"Tourism is tourism. Also, Sister Ye, you really underestimate Uncle Qi Yi's abilities."

"Huh...is there?"

"You know that question... if Uncle Qi heard it, he'd cry, you know that..."

Well, it's true that Uncle Qi is rather mediocre, and Sister Ye has a great talent for managing the company, but it's not like the father would collapse just because his daughter left, right?

The same principle applies to the Su Group.

While it may not be able to continuously expand profits, maintaining the status quo shouldn't be a problem.

Yu Zhe smiled and explained, "Actually, this morning when you were on the phone discussing business, I also took the time to call Uncle Qi."

What did you say to him?

"I said, 'Sister Ye had a lot of fun yesterday. I haven't seen her laugh like that in a long time.' Then I lied and said, 'Everyone is planning to go out together this morning, except for Sister Ye, because her phone keeps ringing. Going out would only interfere with both of us.' And then... ha, guess what?"

"Wh...what happened?"

"Uncle Qi made his decision on the spot! He told you to have fun without worrying about the family. He said he would be 200% efficient and would announce to the public immediately that within a week, the Qi family's management would not be allowed to contact you no matter what. He would handle everything. That was a strict order, so that's how things turned out."

"..."

It turned out to be the case.

It wasn't too different from Qi Xinye's original guess, but there were also fundamental differences.

She originally thought it would be Xiao Zhe who forced her to do it, but to her surprise, it was her father who took the initiative to express his willingness to take responsibility.

This is truly unexpected.

Thinking back to the situation at the time, Qi Xinye couldn't help but smile. She couldn't say she felt relieved, but she did feel the support from her family.

Sister Ye looks very happy.

This is to be expected. Uncle Qi Yi was weak for most of his life and was suppressed by Qi Jiang before the previous Qi family situation was resolved. He even forced Sister Ye to study abroad.

During those years, Qi Xinye could not see Yu Zhe at all and could not go home. How lonely and desperate she must have felt.

Although Uncle Qi himself did not want it to be this way, he did compromise with reality at the time.

Sister Ye must lack some trust and confidence in her father.

Now that you've heard his statement, you should be relieved.

Yu Zhe took the initiative to move closer to Qi Xinye until their shoulders were touching. This time, Qi Xinye did not pull away and continued to move forward while maintaining this close distance.

“The Qi family is different now.” Yu Zhe said this fact in a low voice. “Now the Qi family is the Qi family you can talk to, so there is a lot of human touch. If you feel pressured, call Uncle Qi more often. He will definitely be willing to put in more effort to make up for his incompetence in the past.”

"Hmm...I understand."

............

Wow... are there more people now?

As they approached the best spot for watching the fireworks that Yang Qiuyun had mentioned, Xiao Meng tiptoed, looked around, and said this.

She looked around and saw that this was the middle of a flat, circular cobblestone path, with many pavilions around it. From this angle, there were no trees or tall buildings in the distance to block the view of the sky, making it an excellent spot to watch the fireworks.

The problem is... most of the pavilions are already occupied.

This is very awkward.

Yang Qiuyun was also a little troubled: "Oh dear... I made a mistake. There weren't that many people here last year."

“Changes happen every year, that’s normal.” Yu Che shrugged, not surprised. “You yourself said this is a tourist city. We had a good time here since we arrived, so it will definitely develop. This year it’s like this, and there will be even more people next year.”

"That's true."

Yang Qiuyun definitely understood what Yu Che was saying.

The so-called development of tourist cities means that once they develop to a certain extent, they become noisy, restless, and irritable, making them unsuitable for living.

Back then, Yang Qiuyun moved here precisely because she was drawn to the tranquility of Chloe.

Yang Qiuyun had already made a decision in her heart.

Before we leave... let's take over the entire empty plot of land where the little tower is sleeping.

Even if the city develops, don't let it affect my beloved little tower. No matter how many tall buildings you build, I will plant flowers and plants there.

Lu Ling looked around and, after confirming that all the pavilions were full, frowned and made a suggestion to Yu Zhe.

“Young Master, it seems there’s no point in waiting. They’re all waiting for the fireworks and won’t leave until the fireworks festival is over. Should we expel those guys who are occupying an entire pavilion and being provocative?”

"?"

What does "expulsion" mean?

Are you going to beat someone up?

Yu Zhe quickly explained to Lu Ling, "No..."

"Hey, they're not each occupying a pavilion, and they're not being provocative! Look closely, they're holding up signs and waiting for someone to come; they've come beforehand to reserve their spots."

This kind of reserving space is quite common in the country too.

Oh right...that makes sense, Lu Ling can't read foreign languages.

She could see several foreigners wearing thick gold chains in those huge pavilions, holding up large signs and waving them around.

If you can't understand the words on the sign, one person occupying a pavilion really does look like a provocation, huh?

Realizing it was a misunderstanding, Lu Ling felt a sense of unease.

"I'm sorry, young master, I shouldn't have acted without permission..."

"Aya... you're so clumsy..."

"Ahem! Young Master, I just..."