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

Sigh, as expected, knowing that her brother is indulging in "romantic pleasures" not far away, Zixiao probably will never be able to maintain a calm mind in this situation.

Zixiao sighed softly, took a few steps forward, and caught up with Mo Lingyun's pace.

I'd better not be such a spoilsport today.

Zixiao had agreed with Lingyun that they would enjoy the autumn scenery of the Qi Family Manor today. She knew that Lingyun was just accommodating her and kept smiling, but she was sure she was also feeling helpless.

Although she still felt a little upset, Zixiao sensibly came behind Mo Lingyun and smiled.

"Lingyun, you... Waaaaa!!"

"Hehe, now, are you feeling a bit more relaxed?"

Zi Xiao never expected that as soon as she leaned closer, Ling Yun would suddenly turn around and place something on the back of her neck!

It looked like an insect with many legs! It startled Zixiao so much that she almost threw her little hat to the ground, and she didn't dare to move.

Zixiao has been afraid of insects since she was a child!

Mo Lingyun stopped there, and seeing Zi Xiao's expression change from being extremely concerned to almost being paralyzed, she slowly raised her arm.

Then, without stopping, she showed Zixiao the "insect" she had just picked up and placed on the back of Zixiao's neck.

"It's a butterfly! A butterfly, Zixiao, look how pretty it is!"

"Butterfly...? Whew...that scared me! Butterflies are fine, Lingyun, don't joke like that..."

"I'm sorry, but if I don't do that, you'll always overthink things."

Is it feeling any better?

"I was so scared, how could it not be good... Hey, you know what, it's actually quite good-looking."

Right?

Zixiao calmed herself down and then had the mind to examine the butterfly in Mo Lingyun's hand more closely.

Lingyun didn't grab the butterfly's wings; instead, she held it in her hands, giving it complete freedom.

With that kind of movement, the butterfly should have flown away.

But the butterfly, in Mo Lingyun's palm, merely fluttered its bright blue wings and showed no intention of running away.

This made Zixiao marvel.

Mo Lingyun explained, "This is one of the few skills I learned when I was in a small mountain village! I'm an expert at catching butterflies and bees. Zixiao, how about I go catch you a caterpillar to play with?"

"No!! Cough... That's enough, that's enough, the butterfly is fine."

You really shouldn't! Zixiao felt that if she were to observe a caterpillar up close, she might just faint.

Mo Lingyun released the butterfly, letting it return to the flower bushes, and walked side by side with Zixiao on the pebble path once more.

Zixiao said with a wry smile, "I'm quite impressed. Lingyun, you do have many strengths that I didn't know about. You're really amazing."

"Like catching butterflies? That counts?"

"It can't be simply summarized as catching butterflies... I mean, this feeling of being close to nature is something that people like us who have lived in apartments since childhood and are only exposed to the hustle and bustle of city life don't have."

"Ha... I don't quite understand, but if you ask me, I'm the one who envies you, Zixiao. You're dignified and elegant, meticulous in everything you do, and the best helpmate for Brother Yuzhe! Ugh, isn't that what deserves the most praise?"

"My dear wife...! Lingyun!!"

"Pfft, stop hitting me! I'm just stating the facts!"

Mo Lingyun dodged symbolically, and Zi Xiao threw a symbolic punch—it wouldn't hit anyone.

However, what Mo Lingyun said was indeed true.

Sometimes she was quite envious of Zixiao's situation.

Mo Lingyun was once the eldest daughter of the Mo family, but that was when she was a child.

She's long forgotten about being dignified and elegant; she should learn those things from Zixiao.

Only by learning from others' strengths and making up for one's own weaknesses can one make progress! This is a truth she firmly believes in!

Speaking of it.

Mo Lingyun suddenly stopped in her tracks.

As soon as she stopped, Zixiao also stopped walking.

He turned around and asked, "Lingyun? What's wrong?"

"Ah...it's nothing." The smile vanished from Mo Lingyun's face for only a moment before returning to normal. "I was just thinking that now that Brother Yuzhe's student life experience is over, and he gradually gets involved in company management, should we move out of our current apartment...or something like that?"

"Reluctant to move?"

"Yeah, a little."

Mo Lingyun was very frank about this.

Zixiao was not surprised by her resolute answer.

Because Zixiao herself... felt the same way.

Reaching out, Zixiao caught a falling, withered leaf, clutched it tightly, and looked up at Mo Lingyun's heterochromatic eyes.

Zixiao also spoke frankly.

"I can't bear to leave the apartment either. After all... I've been living there with my brother for a year. If we suddenly move out... well, it's not a big deal. But I just feel that the apartment is more welcoming and comfortable to live in than the Su family villa."

“Exactly!” Yun’er strongly agreed with this view. She placed her hand on her chest and said, “Although I’ve only been back for a few months, not as long as you, Zixiao, I really feel happy to be living under the same roof as Brother Yuzhe. I feel very close to Brother Yuzhe!”

"Hmm...I understand."

Who said no.

That apartment, which wasn't particularly big or small, has witnessed many changes.

From Yu Zhe leaving the Su family dejectedly to now facing life happily.

Many precious encounters also occurred during my stay in the apartment.

Mo Lingyun brought this up simply because she didn't want to keep it bottled up inside.

She knew... that what she was saying was unreasonable. If Brother Yuzhe needed to go to the company, it would definitely be more convenient to go back to the villa. It was too much trouble to travel from the apartment to the company, which was dozens of miles away.

Therefore, Mo Lingyun decided to move on from the topic.

"No, I don't want to think about this anymore, Zixiao, you...Zixiao?"

Mo Lingyun blinked rapidly, puzzled.

Is Zixiao trying not to laugh?

She was covering her mouth with her right hand, her giggles almost uncontrollable.

That's right, Zixiao almost burst out laughing!

Lingyun, you played a prank on me earlier, now I'm returning the favor.

Zixiao released the fallen leaf from her hand, letting it drift naturally onto the pebble path.

"Haha... I'm not laughing anymore, Lingyun, I'm sorry."

"Oh, it's nothing... but, um? I don't quite understand."

"So, I was just acting all sad earlier, that was just me teasing you!"

"?!"

Yun'er was shocked. Aren't you upset about what happened at the apartment?

Certainly not.

For Zixiao, the apartment is definitely the most important thing.

However, she now has good news to tell Mo Lingyun.

She put her hands back behind her back, lightly tapped her right foot forward, and stood there playfully and gracefully.

With a flick of her black hair, she turned around and looked at the ginkgo tree where leaves were still falling.

"My brother has already told me about the apartment situation. He said he will definitely not move out, and he's going to stay in the apartment for at least a few years."

Mo Lingyun was stunned for a moment.

But she immediately realized that something was wrong.

"This...this won't do! Wouldn't it be difficult to take care of the company if we did that?"

My brother said there's a kind of...

The way we work is called online work.

"Huh? But didn't Brother Yuzhe say before that this wouldn't work...?"

“It wasn’t possible before because Mom wasn’t back, and Dad couldn’t really take the lead. He said things are different now. It seems like Dad has regained his fighting spirit recently, and Mom has decided to fully support him. As a result, the Su family won’t need my brother to lift a finger for at least ten years. We can just work online occasionally then. Things have changed.”

"..."

A gentle breeze stirred, brushing against Yun'er's heart.

To give an example, it's like a student who just finished summer vacation, only to have it extended by another month!

This isn't just a month... the apartment will remain there for a very long time!

Yun'er's heart was pounding with excitement as she grabbed Zixiao's shoulders, looking extremely thrilled.

"Great! Great, Zixiao! Now we can all live together again!"

“Actually, even if we go to a villa, we’ll still live together… But you’re right, an apartment is better. Oh, and by the way, my brother also said he wants to renovate and furnish the apartment to create a new room so he can bring Yuche to live with him. Now that she doesn’t have to be managed by the company every day, she can come back and live with us.”

"Yay...yes!!"

Yun'er was very excited.

But Zixiao had to pour some "cold water" on her at this moment.

Zixiao closed one eye and gave a reminder.

"Let's get this straight, Lingyun, this is a good thing, but our mission will become even more important from now on."

"A mission...? Zixiao, what do you mean?"

“My brother’s responsibilities have suddenly become lighter, and he will definitely fall into a state of laxity again. We have to take him out to exercise every day! Whether it’s running or walking, we can’t let him stay at home all day, as that’s not good for his health!”