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

Qin Ruoke's eyes flickered for a moment.

This evasive action suggests that she is once again trying to avoid discussing which university to attend.

Yu Zhe was already prepared to say a few more words...

However, Qin Ruoke actually turned her head back on her own initiative.

And his eyes were filled with a hint of determination.

"Regarding this matter... Yu Zhe, are you free right now? Could you come over and talk to me about it...?"

"can."

Oh? So you already have an idea?

Yu Zhe's peripheral vision spread out in all directions.

Yu Chezi and Xiao Yun'er also seemed to be paying close attention to the situation here.

But their gazes only added to the already overwhelming pressure on Xiao Ruoke, who couldn't explain why.

Therefore, going to her place and discussing this topic alone with her is the only way to possibly reach a conclusion.

Well... but Zixiao and the other two are still here. If they want to sneak over there, they definitely need to use a reasonable method to give a "reasonable notice".

Yu Zhe gently nudged Qin Ruoke's back, letting her go out first.

He then followed and called back towards the living room.

"Zixiao! I'm going to bake some cookies for Xiaoruoke. You and Yuche and Yun'er go eat breakfast first! Don't wait for me!"

Yu Zhe was all smiles, and was about to walk out the door.

He suddenly turned around.

He was being stared at so intently that he broke out in a cold sweat...

stare...

It's a threefold stare coming from the other side of the sofa!

Zi Xiaoyun, Yu Che, and the other two were kneeling on the sofa, leaning against the backrest, staring at them meaningfully.

They did not respond to Yu Zhe's obvious "excuse".

"What kind of eyesight do you guys have?"

"Brother." Zixiao lightly kicked the edge of the sofa with the instep of her right foot. "You have to tell the truth... what exactly you're going to do, don't make excuses."

"Baking cookies... ah."

Yu Che grabbed Zi Xiao's shoulder and jumped up, saying, "If you're going to bake cookies, then you're not allowed to go at all!"

"?!"

Yun'er, meanwhile, was blinking her beautiful heterochromatic eyes frantically, giving Yu Zhe a hint!

Um...

understood!

Yu Zhe shrugged and confessed, "I'm not baking cookies, I just...want to have a heart-to-heart talk with Xiao Ruoke, is that okay?"

"Hey, you should have said that earlier!" Yu Che then withdrew and turned the TV back on with the remote.

Zixiao, who had just been freed from having her shoulders pressed down by Yuche, also used a different approach.

"Okay, I hope you come back soon, brother."

"oh oh?"

Yun'er blinked one eye, her expression full of self-satisfaction.

Ah, this...

Things have really changed compared to before!

Thinking back to the past, whenever Yu Zhe went to find "wildflowers," the "domestic flowers" group would always jump out to stop him.

Therefore, a reasonable reason needs to be found.

But now, having a reason is actually the only thing that won't work!

That's right. By now, they have gradually come to accept each other's presence and don't have many demands on Yu Zhe.

However, there is one thing that must be followed.

That means you have to tell the truth!

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

Yu Zhe's apartment and Xiao Ruo Ke's place are only a few steps apart.

It was so convenient to walk here... Yu Zhe once again admired her courage when she chose to rent this place.

Even during the most difficult economic times, Xiao Ruoke was still renting such an expensive apartment, which made Yu Zhe realize Xiao Ruoke's determination.

So... I need to help her reaffirm her resolve.

In Qin Ruoke's simple living room, she even specially placed a cute pink cushion on the small sofa for Yu Zhe.

Yu Zhe doesn't want to dwell on the fact that the cushion doesn't fit his macho style right now!

After Qin Ruoke moved a chair over and sat down opposite him, Yu Zhe asked in a low voice.

"Did you tell your dad about your good grades?"

"Yes, I already made the call."

"Oh ho, what was Uncle Qin's reaction?"

"He cried, and it was quite frightening."

"..."

Well... her dad would definitely cry if he heard that.

秦若

Ke's father, Qin Yang, spent so many years in prison, and his only wish was for his daughter to be successful and defy fate.

When Xiao Ruoke announced that she had ranked first in the city... it seemed only natural that Qin Yang would burst into tears.

Thinking of this, Yu Zhe thought of an even more interesting question.

"Have you... ever thought about telling your mother about your grades?"

Qin Ruoke answered without hesitation: "Why would I tell her? I won't tell her."

“I understand, but think about it another way.” Yu Zhe twirled his index finger in the air, looking mischievous. “Your mother was irresponsible back then, abandoning you and your father and running away from home. If you tell her now that you're the top scorer in the city's college entrance exam, wouldn't that be a slap in the face? Just consider it a way to vent your anger!”

Hmph, just think about it, with Xiao Ruoke's grades, she can choose any university in the country. Her future is practically guaranteed.

If her heartless mother knew that she had given up such a treasure, I wonder what she would think.

But after thinking about it, Qin Ruoke still shook her head.

"No need... Yuzhe, I know you're thinking of me. But... from the day she left home, I didn't want anything to do with her anymore. I heard she's already started a new family. There's no need for her to show off her achievements now; wouldn't that make me seem like her? I don't want to be as aggressive as her..."

"Waaah, little Ruoke, you're so thoughtful! Come here, let me hug you!"

"Stop messing around...be normal."

"okay."

That hugging move was something Yu Zhe learned from Yun'er.

However, if Xiao Ruoke is shy, then we won't hug her...

Ok?

Yu Zhe looked up and found that Xiao Ruo Ke, who had been sitting opposite him, was now standing in front of him.

Her gaze darted left and right, her slippers rubbing against the ground.

Her face turned red.

"Let me hug you...it's rare for you to do so well on the test...right..."

"Yes, this is something worth a hug."

Yu Zhe deliberately got up a little slower, opened his arms and hugged Qin Ruoke.

Her body temperature and the fragrance of the shampoo put Yu Zhe in a great mood.

Yu Zhe rubbed his cheek against her hair before slowly opening his eyes and speaking.

"Regarding your mother... you still hold a grudge, don't you? We're not here to brag about our achievements... we're just informing her. If you don't want to talk about it, should I have someone tell her?"

This slap in the face is necessary!

Qin Ruoke lowered her head, resting it on Yu Zhe's shoulder, and nodded slightly.

"Maybe... I still hold a grudge, but now... I don't care about her that much anymore. It's okay, my dad will tell her, because the person who hates her the most isn't me."

"I see..."

Whether Xiao Ruoke talks about it or not doesn't really matter.

Because Qin Yang would definitely tell his heartless ex-wife the truth about his daughter's achievements, which she was so proud of.

In the past, Qin Ruoke would always let go of Yu Zhe on her own out of shyness.

But this time... she held him for a significantly longer period of time.

A full thirty seconds passed.

Yu Zhe heard a faint, muffled sob from the girl he was holding.

"Yu Zhe...I...did the exam well, okay? I didn't let you down...and I didn't let myself down either...I got first place in the whole city...I scored a really high score...over 700..."

"Ah."

I know.

You tried your best.

17. What are the customs and traditions?