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

"Don't worry, Miss Yu Che, no salary is needed. I guarantee I'll complete the task!"

"Lu Ling?!" Mo Lingyun exclaimed in shock, "We're neighbors! Is this how you treat your neighbors?!"

Lu Ling got into the car from the back door, blocking Mo Lingyun's way to get out.

She instructed the maid driving the car to start it, then smiled slightly at Mo Lingyun.

"I'm sorry, Miss Mo, but Miss Yu Che's orders cannot be disobeyed. Please cherish the next opportunity. Let's go home now."

"Brother Yuzhe! You can't not say anything... Ah! It's my turn next time!!"

Poor Yun'er, as the car drove away, the sound grew fainter and fainter until it could no longer be heard.

Lu Yao stayed behind to continue protecting Yu Zhe and Yu Che's safety. After bowing slightly in greeting, she concealed herself again and went to protect them from the shadows.

For a moment, only Yu Zhe and Yu Che remained.

Yu Che was already holding Yu Zhe's hand, and now she held it even tighter.

Along the main road, the wind was blowing, and under the red light, there was no constant flow of vehicles, making it much quieter.

Neither of them spoke first; this quietude, where they could already feel each other's presence, was incredibly precious.

As the traffic lights changed, Yu Che started moving, pulling Yu Zhe across the pedestrian crossing to the other side of the road to continue.

She finally couldn't help but laugh. Yu Zhe looked down at her. Her petite figure and cute little tiger teeth, apart from her more mature clothes and appearance, made her look just like the cute and delicate Yu Che from when she was a child.

She is Yu Zhe's little princess.

Thinking of this, Yu Zhe asked the question with a smile.

"Little princess~ Where are you taking me?"

"Hmph, since it's a date, we'll definitely revisit familiar places! When we were kids and came to Cangming City, where did we go most often?"

"Is that even a question?"

Yu Zhe paused deliberately.

The pause was to wait for Yu Che to say the place name in unison.

The two spoke in unison, looking at each other and saying loudly.

"The old residence of the Mo family!!"

puff.

Then they both laughed at the same time, a particularly innocent laugh, as if they had returned to those most naive days.

When they were little, the siblings Yu Zhe and Yu Che always looked forward to going on a long trip, which meant visiting the old Mo family mansion to see their childhood friend, Mo Lingyun.

It's been a long time since I last visited the Mo family after the incident.

Although it had become an abandoned place, that didn't stop the two from revisiting it!

Yu Zhe felt the delicate touch of the small hand in his palm and asked with satisfaction.

"Yu Che, you deliberately let Yun'er go back first, didn't you?"

"Hmm? Why do you say that?"

"Because the old Mo family mansion is a place of memories for us, but for Yun'er, it is a place of sadness. You deliberately let her go back first without taking her with you. Heh... as expected of my sister, you are so gentle."

"Hmm, who knows~"

53. Which one is more iron?!

This is a special time just for Yu Zhe and Yu Che.

The abandoned mansion of the Mo family was Mo Lingyun's childhood home. Although the place had been abandoned for many years, it was preserved by a twist of fate.

The reason for this is simply the guilt the Mo family later felt towards Mo Lingyun's family...

Mo Lingyun's parents died from the unbearable burden.

Mo Lingyun has been missing for ten years.

Those elders of the Mohist school who still possessed a conscience naturally did their utmost to preserve this manor.

Even if no one will come to live here anymore, keeping it is a way to preserve a memory.

Standing directly in front of the rusty iron gate of the Mo Family Manor, along the crumbling walls, weeds grow in abundance, the erosion of time seeming to spread at an accelerated pace.

There's actually no acceleration involved.

It's just that the manor is neglected, so it's natural that it will end up in such a dilapidated state.

Yu Che stood in front of the iron gate, his state of mind completely different from ten years ago.

"Brother, do you see this? Desolate, overgrown with weeds. This is the Mo family we thought would always prosper when we were kids. Time flies... everything changes so fast, faster than we can imagine."

Yu Zhe subconsciously took a step closer to Yu Che, standing shoulder to shoulder with her...

Yeah, we can't stand side by side.

Yu Che is still so small; her shoulder can only touch Yu Zhe's shoulder and down.

"That's true, Yu Che. Do you remember what you thought about the future of the Mohist school back then?"

The prediction.

"I remember! I was saying I was quite envious of Mo Lingyun's family! A harmonious family and a prosperous business. I guessed that in ten years the Su family and the Mo family would be on par, but... cough, it seems I overestimated them."

"The ancients lamented their fate, and the descendants learn from it."

Yu Zhe's voice rarely shows such tenderness.

But now, in this situation, he wants to give Yu Che this promise.

"What happens to the Mo family is their business. What I need to do is protect my family. Yu Che, I promise you, whether it's ten years or a hundred years, the Su family will still prosper."

—It doesn't matter to the Su family. The main thing is to give you a reliable safe haven.

These words resonated directly in Yu Che's heart.

She turned to look at Yu Zhe, her eyes sparkling, her thoughts seemingly returning to this place ten years ago.

Did my brother make a similar promise back then?

"Yu Che, look how good the Mo family is, but we don't need to be envious. With me here, the Su family will get better too. Just wait and enjoy the good life then!"

Yes, that's true. Yu Che couldn't help but cover her mouth and smile when she recalled Yu Zhe's words back then, her happiness overflowing.

That's why Yuche thinks her brother is the most beautiful and handsome person in the world.

Making a promise is easy, but keeping it takes a lot of effort.

Just like that year.

Yu Che, who had already turned eighteen, slowly opened his arms to Yu Zhe.

How many memories, just like Yu Zhe's, are reflected in those same deep blue eyes?

"Brother...hug me."

"You're all grown up now... Well, okay then... let's give each other a hug~"

When they were little, Yuche liked to act cute towards Yuzhe like this.

Yu Zhe would gently hug her, pat her back, and fulfill all her wishes.

The same is true today.

But times have changed!

Their heights are different now.

Yu Zhe can also give this hug a new twist!

Yu Zhe supported Yu Che's waist on both sides and, in one go, lifted her up so that her feet were off the ground!

It can even spin around.

"Waaaaah!! Brother!! This isn't the kind of hug! Stop, stop, stop! I'm worried...!"

"Worried you'll get left behind? Don't worry, trust my stability."

No! I'm worried about your back!

"hiss!"

See? The thing Yu Che was worried about still happened.

Yu Zhe's waist is so tiny!

Suddenly it twisted again!

Left with no other choice, he had to put Yu Che back where he was.

Yu Che stood on tiptoe, spoke earnestly, and patted Yu Zhe on the shoulder.

"Brother, don't forget that you just finished fighting with Lu Ling and Lu Yao yesterday. Take care of your health; that's the most important thing."

"Damn it... If only I had lifted two more dumbbells..."

"This will have to be done gradually. It's a small problem. The real issue is... how do we get in?"

Despite its rusty appearance, the large iron gate of the Mo family's old residence remains sturdy.

Yu Che tried to push it hard, but apart from shaking off a pile of rust, it had no effect.

Speaking of which, perhaps it's an innate tacit understanding. When Yu Zhe and Yu Che are together, they always seem to be on the same page, whether they're thinking or talking!

Let's start with a quote from Yu Zhe.

The two of them actually turned the solution into a game of relay!

"The old Mo family residence is quite valuable as a memento."

"Yes! That's why it needs renovation; it won't last more than a few years like this."

"Is this a way to leave Yun'er with something to remember him by?"

"I guess so~ But if we're going to renovate, there has to be a prerequisite first."

""

"This door should be retired!"