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

We were face to face just an hour ago.

Three hours later, we'll already need to use the word "miss"!

"Around what time will you get home?" Yu Che's tone finally returned to normal.

"It's 10:10 now... If I leave now, I'll probably get home around 11:00?"

"Okay, I'll wait for my brother to come home before I go to sleep."

"Hey...don't you usually go to bed at 10:30 sharp according to your biological clock? Don't wait for me, just go to sleep already!"

"10:30, that's when you're home, that's my biological clock. When you're not here, my biological clock is definitely messed up. Oh, let's not talk about that, brother, is Xiaolizhi next to you? Let her answer the phone."

You're casually spouting some new-age love talk again!

Yu Zhe's heart was indeed racing a bit from her teasing, so he quickly did as she said and handed the phone to Xiao Lizhi next to him.

"Here, answer the phone."

Little Lychee nodded and took the phone.

"Hmm! Hello? Is this Sister Yuche?"

"There's no need to ask again if we already know who it is. Little Lizhi, Zixiao and the others are all here listening. Did you have fun on your trip home?"

Huh?

Only then did Xiao Lizhi hear it. There was indeed the sound of Zi Xiao and the others talking and laughing on Yu Che's side, but because they weren't in front of the receiver, it wasn't very clear.

Looks like everyone's still awake.

The thought of everyone listening made Xiao Lizhi even more enthusiastic about her presentation!

"I'm so happy! My grandparents said they really like Brother Yuzhe!"

"Yes, that's for sure." Yu Che was very proud of this.

"And another thing! The flower fields here are just like they were when I was a child. If you have time in the future, you should definitely come and see this place. It's really beautiful!"

"Hey, a flower field is great! I really like flowers. My brother even planted a little flower field for me under the villa before!"

I'm so envious!

Yu Zhe's legs were a little numb from squatting.

He stood up and leaned against a supporting wooden post next to the fence, watching the scene before him with great interest.

Yuche can now communicate with them in a friendly manner...

Once upon a time, Yu Zhe thought that such a scene only existed in dreams!

The microphone kept blaring sounds; everyone was asking if Little Lychee's maternal grandmother had any local specialties.

And another thing! Xiaomeng is very persistent about the secret recipe for the snacks from before!

After patiently responding to each of her questions, Xiao Lizhi began to talk about her current sense of satisfaction.

"Let's bring a watermelon back with us! The one we just ate was really sweet."

"I told you to bring local specialties, so you brought watermelons... Oh, and if you really want to bring them, you carry them, don't let your brother carry them, watermelons are heavy," Yu Che instructed.

"Yes, yes! I'll definitely take it!" Little Lychee replied instantly.

Yu Zhe was shocked. "Aren't you guys being a little too indulgent with me?!"

"Speaking of which... Sister Yuche, we had steak for dinner just now. We tried it, but neither Brother Yuzhe nor I could eat it medium-rare... so we ended up cooking it medium-well."

"Ah."

"And grilled fish, I'll ask my grandma how she makes it later, it's just like the taste of my childhood~ I'll try to make one for everyone to try when I get home."

"Ah."

"And another thing! Just now, Brother Yuzhe and I looked at our childhood photos together. Ugh, it was so embarrassing! They were photos of me when I was really, really clumsy as a child. But thankfully, Brother Yuzhe said he'd let me see his childhood photos when we get home, so we're even!"

"Uh-huh?!"

Yu Che suddenly became alert!

At first, Yu Zhe didn't realize what was going on, but then his head suddenly turned and his ahoge stood up!

Little Lychee! You've stepped into Yuche's minefield!

When Yu Zhe was a child, she spent almost all her time with Yu Che. In Yu Che's eyes, that was her golden childhood!

My brother was so cute when he was little! Do you think you can just watch him whenever you want?

Sure enough, judging from what Yu Che said next, she did have some ulterior motives.

"Ahem... a picture of my brother when he was little... um, I might not remember where I put it. I'll have to look for it when I get home, but I don't know when I'll find it..."

"Hey?! Sister Yuche, please make sure you search as hard as you can!"

"Try your best, Little Lychee, turn off the speakerphone on your phone, switch to earpiece mode, and turn your back."

"?"

Do as instructed.

"Okay...okay then..."

Xiao Lizhi turned off the speakerphone, opened the receiver, and held the phone close to her ear. With an extremely confused expression, she stood up, turned around, and faced away from Yu Zhe.

Yu Zhe didn't continue to lean in and eavesdrop.

Because it is not necessary.

The reason, as you'll find out soon, is this:

From behind, Xiao Lizhi appeared normal.

But! As she continued on the phone, Yu Zhe could clearly see her blonde hair begin to tremble.

This is her way of showing fear.

Hey... Yu Che, just scare him a little, don't go too far.

Whether it was a telepathic connection between Yu Che and Yu Zhe or not, the call ended shortly afterward.

Little Lychee turned around, holding her phone in both hands.

So pitiful, with tears welling up in his eyes!

"Waaah... Brother Yuzhe!"

"Speak slowly, don't rush."

"Sister Yuche said that if I try to use any tricks to prevent you from going home today, she wants me to hang you from the roof beam and beat you with the thickest leather whip!"

"Don't worry, she's just trying to scare you."

"Hey...why not hang him from the rafters and hit him?"

"No, at most they'd tie him to a tree and shoot him."

"Alas!"

puff.

Yu Zhe and Yu Che do indeed have many similarities.

Yu Che likes to scare Little Lychee.

Yu Zhe too~

However... Yu Che's warning this time might not be just a scare tactic.

Yesterday, Yun'er used a little trick to keep Yu Zhe from coming home all night. If Xiao Lizhi tries the same trick again, she will definitely be consumed by Yu Che's anger.

So... now it's time to withdraw.

42. What are the reasons for accepting it?

"You're going back now?!"

"Ah...yes, Grandma, I really have family waiting for me at home...cough! I have some things to take care of at home, so I won't be staying here overnight."

Before parting, Yu Zhe took Xiao Lizhi back to the inner room and explained the situation to her grandparents.

Under immense pressure from Yu Che's phone call, Yu Zhe almost let slip the truth.

Actually... he felt it was better not to tell his parents about his girlfriend, who wasn't just Xiao Lizhi.

Even though they still look strong and healthy, their actual age is still a factor.

How could his blood pressure not rise after hearing the truth!

Yu Zhe was thinking that it was better to avoid trouble.

He will treat all girls equally and without discrimination in his heart, as long as he knows it and acts accordingly.

There's no need to make it known to everyone except those you absolutely have to tell.

That would only increase your troubles and do nothing to help you.

However...

Grandpa chuckled and uttered this perfectly natural statement!

"Hahaha! I can understand being anxious! I remember you brought all your girlfriends with you on this trip, right? Hmm... I can't let Lizhi stick to you outside all by herself, that's totally understandable!"

"?!"

Yu Zhe instinctively turned his gaze toward the direction of the little lychee!

Did you say that?!

We can't count on them.

She was engrossed in eating a strawberry sundae in the corner of the kitchen, her eyes shining, and she didn't hear the conversation at all.

Helpless, Yu Zhe could only stiffly turn his head back to face the front.

Just now, judging from Grandpa's tone, he didn't seem angry?

Waaah, I have no idea! He used to want to break Uncle Ouyang's perfectly healthy legs!

Yu Zhe tentatively touched the back of his head and gave an awkward laugh.