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

I have lingering fears.

Wow... this place is spectacular.

Do you remember that pink gadget with a remote control that I bought with Yun'er last time?

It's here too.

Not only that one, but there are many more varieties, in different colors and styles!

There are also some white, irregularly shaped cylindrical objects, and the variety is quite extensive!

Each item was brand new, perfectly sealed in an unopened box, visible only through the transparent plastic film on the front.

No! I was just thinking how elegant and artistic the things inside would be.

Now you're not going to call me elegant, you're going to just make me completely insane and mute, huh?

Grandpa explained with a smile.

"These are all things I recently got from an old business partner. He specializes in adult products, and he's practically the only one of his kind in Kromer!"

Grandpa, your business partner from your youth seems to have developed an even more sophisticated business mind in his old age!

Grandpa continued.

"The products from his factory are known for their high quality, long lifespan, and natural, harmless materials. Yu Zhe, I'll check them out for you, so you can rest assured. If you buy these things on the market, you might end up with fakes that are unusable. The ones I've ordered for you are all original factory products, fresh off the factory assembly line after sterilization and sealing. They undergo strict checks, so you can use them with confidence!"

"No...no?!" Yu Zhe's voice trembled with surprise. "I understand the logic, but Grandpa, why are you giving me these as gifts?!"

Grandma chose to answer on her behalf.

She rested her cheek on her hand, her smile kind and understanding.

"Because Yuzhe, you have so many girlfriends... Sigh, thinking about it, it must be really tough for you, you must be under a lot of pressure. So the other day we were discussing what gift to give you, and after a lot of discussion, we still think we should be practical. Rather than some useless handicrafts, these practical little gadgets are better, what do you think?"

"I...I feel..."

"Also... Yuzhe, I noticed you seemed a bit unnatural sitting and standing today. Is your back injured? Hmm... This probably proves that our choice was right, and giving you these things was the right thing to do. Oh, I also put two plasters in here. They're really effective for me. Try them when you get home."

"I...I...sigh!" Yu Zhe said frankly, giving up on arguing, and picked up the box. "Anyway...thank you for the gift, everyone..."

"No need, no need to thank me, it's just a small token!"

Yuzhe, this is all the help Grandma can give you.

This is our token of appreciation, please accept it!

Yu Zhe pondered... Regardless of whether I'll ever need this box of amazing items, I'll keep it for now...

Waaaaah! I'm so grateful for your thoughtfulness!

Little Lychee was still disappointed: "Looks like I can't eat it..."

If you two had even the slightest bit of normal thinking, you wouldn't have been able to create such a unique brain in Xiao Lizhi through generational genetics!

44. Intentionally tripping on flat ground?

On the return trip, all bus routes in Klomer had ceased operation.

If not necessary, taking a less crowded bus ride occasionally is indeed a pleasant way to relax.

But at this moment, sitting in the back seat of the car that Lu Ling and Lu Yao had driven from somewhere, Yu Zhe was in this spacious space.

He stretched lazily.

"Phew... It's definitely more fun this way~ I can go wherever I want by myself. Taking the bus is cheaper, but once it stops running, I can't take it anymore."

"Brother Yuzhe, what you're saying is common sense, isn't it? If a bus route is suspended, then you definitely can't take it, right? You need to learn more about the realities of society."

"...!"

how to say.

Yu Zhe does indeed lack some basic common sense.

But why do I feel so annoyed that Little Lychee pointed it out?!

That's right... others can say it, but you can't!

"Young Master? Is the box you just put in the trunk very important? Are you going to take it back when we get home, or do you need my sister and me to keep it for you?"

"Cough...cough cough!"

Lu Ling...please don't bring this up now, okay? I had just managed to put the matter of that box out of my mind for a while, and now it's back again.

"Young Master... you have a cold...?" Lu Yao knelt in the passenger seat, leaning her head back with her hands on the seat.

Her brown ponytail, tied to the left, swayed back and forth, which was particularly amusing given her expressionless, blank look.

But Yu Zhe doesn't have time to appreciate it right now!

"I don't have a cold! No... Hey, I can handle the box of stuff in the back myself, you guys don't need to worry about it."

"Okay... I'll peek in a bit... to see... what it is..."

"Don't look!!"

"curious..."

Lu Ling, with one hand on the steering wheel, quickly grabbed Lu Yao's shoulder and pulled her back.

"Sister, don't push your luck... Can't you see that the young master is in a difficult position?"

"Aya... everyone has curiosity..."

"I understand," Lu Ling chuckled softly. "Me too~ I'll help you see what's inside later... ah..."

Lu Ling, you don't have to finish speaking before pretending to be surprised, as if you just realized that you were whispering too loudly.

You're saying this on purpose so I can hear it!

Sigh... Okay, okay, let's watch it then. We're all adults, it's not like it's something we can't watch, we all understand.

Moreover...

Yu Zhe thought this was a good idea.

In the past, if Yu Zhe said something was not to be seen, Lu Ling would never say another word.

The Lu Yao of the past, even if she was no less curious than she is now, would have had all her curiosity hidden by her expressionless face.

They're really becoming more and more humane...

Yu Zhe rested his elbow on the car window sill and his palm on his chin, looking at the quiet streets of Klomer beyond the speeding vehicles.

"By the way... Little Lychee, is it alright if you don't stay tonight?"

“No problem.” Little Lizhi moved her bottom closer to Yu Zhe, so that their shoulders were touching. “Spending time together isn’t just about a moment. I understand that too. If possible, I want to be able to see my grandparents for a long, long time to come.”

"This...isn't that a bit unrealistic? Didn't they say they didn't want to move out of Kromer? Even though they promised to come often after we go back home, realistically speaking, they might only come once or twice a year at most...?"

"Hehe... Actually, Grandma and I were just talking about the possibility that they might move to Fenghai City next spring, you know?"

"true and false?!"

“Really!” Little Lychee said, clinging even tighter to Yu Zhe. “They’re not going to China… apparently because of Grandpa’s unresolved feelings. He’s always felt that my dad and he don’t get along, and he can’t bring himself to go to Fenghai City. He says he’ll always feel like he’s living under someone else’s roof. But, but! Actually, we’re all family! There’s no such thing as living under someone else’s roof!”

"Good heavens... Grandpa's just being stubborn and suffering for it, all for a reason..."

"Yes! But he said he understood when he saw you today!"

"Me?" Yu Zhe pointed to his face with his index finger, utterly confused.

"Ok!"

Little Lychee's expression

Ah, it was absolutely amazing!

Adoration, dependence, happiness, and naivety.

They all appeared on her face at the same time.

"Grandpa said that since Mom married and moved to Fenghai City, I'll be living with Brother Yuzhe there from now on, so he has no reason not to go. Besides, Brother Yuzhe said that Dad won't dislike him, so Grandpa said he might be able to try living in Fenghai City for a couple of years!"

"That's great news!"

"Yes! Great news!"

Little Lychee clasped her hands together in front of her chest, her eyes sparkling. She couldn't wait to tell her mother the news; her mother would surely be overjoyed.

Yu Zhe was also happy for her.

“I see... Then this is not my achievement. Little Lizhi, I saw you chatting with Grandma for almost half an hour just now. Was this what you were talking about? If so, you should still take the majority of the credit.”

"I...I didn't...I just mentioned it casually..."

"I don't think so." Yu Zhe's eyes seemed to see through people's hearts. "You, did you already plan this all along? Today's visit wasn't just to see your grandparents; I guess you had already decided to persuade them to come to China as well?"

"Eh?! Brother Yuzhe, you're cheating! You can read minds! Isn't it the same as me being completely naked in front of you?!"

Little Lychee was genuinely shocked! In her shock, she even made a little joke, covering her chest with both hands and shrinking to the other side of the seat as if trying to avoid it.

Yu Zhe smiled wryly and gently flicked her head.

"You idiot... sometimes I really don't know if you're genuinely stupid or just pretending."

"That must be real... Ugh! That must be faking stupidity! Ugh! No, it's neither real nor fake stupidity, I'm definitely not stupid at all! Brother Yuzhe, have you ever met someone who's stupid but can still get top grades in the grade?"

"Pfft... So you're actually aware of that?"

Yes, she's a bit slow-witted, which is why Xiao Lizhi's brain sometimes doesn't keep up with things, but that doesn't mean she's stupid.

This guy's got a sharp mind.

She can be really silly sometimes, but sometimes... Yu Zhe feels that's not entirely true.

for example...

"Little Lychee, I have a question for you. If you feel awkward answering it, then you don't have to say it."

"No way! I'll definitely answer, Brother Yuzhe, just ask!"

"Alright, alright." Yu Zhe held up an index finger in front of him, looking into Xiao Lizhi's eyes, and said, "I know you're a bit clumsy, but I remember you didn't often slip and fall on flat ground when you were in China, did you? Speaking of this... you've slipped and fallen on flat ground more than once while you were traveling here, on the snow and the beach, and recently in the yard. Are you... going through a period of heightened mental instability lately?"

Falling on flat ground is normal to outsiders; it's not surprising for Little Lychee to fall on flat ground.

But Yu Zhe often keeps an eye on her.