We moved to Golden Courtyard

"and then?"

Xu Qi gave a wry smile.

"Maybe... I still haven't figured it out."

Seeing this, Fu Hua gently rubbed Xu Qi's temples with a touch of heartache.

"What happened? Can you tell me?"

……

Xu Qi remained silent for a while before asking, "Fu Hua, do you sometimes think that your brother is... a bit of a jerk, especially in this situation?"

"What's going on?"

"Well... um..." Xu Qi scratched his head awkwardly, while Fu Hua immediately understood.

She squinted and sighed helplessly.

"Don't you feel a bit sentimental to say these things now, brother?"

That seems to make sense...

"You've been sleeping with all of them, could it be that you've awakened some kind of pure love gene and want to choose one of them to spend your life with?"

Xu Qi considered the possibility of this outcome—no! Absolutely impossible! It felt like he would die no matter who he chose!

Moreover, he died a very tragic death!

"If this were a novel, he would be the worst of the worst, and would be crowned the greatest scum in history, leaving an infamy for all eternity."

"Oh dear... is it really that scary?"

"Yes? For example, Touya Fujii, Makoto Ito..."

"Okay, okay, no more examples needed, I understand, brother."

You've already started this harem! So stop being so pretentious! Head towards becoming the harem king!

How did it turn into some kind of action-packed novel?

"What is troubling my brother?"

"I'm just reflecting on something."

"for example?"

Xu Qi said the same thing Rita said to him before she left: "If you just fall in love with every girl you meet, it will eventually just be a game! What do you love about her?"

Yes, Xu Qi... what do you love about yourself?

I always felt that these were words that could shake Xu Qi's resolve.

Fu Hua's mouth was slightly open as she marveled at the cleverness of the woman named Rita.

That's truly impressive; she sees right to the heart of the matter. Even without Rita... perhaps someone would have questioned Xu Qi with similar words.

And they're from the Golden Courtyard.

Because everyone knows Xu Qi, they know that he is the type of person who needs to be corrected from time to time in order to keep moving in the right direction.

"Oh, I see... Brother, how about we play a game?"

"game?"

Fu Hua nodded. "It's very simple. Just ask and answer quickly. I'll ask you a question, and you'll answer it."

That was indeed simple, and Xu Qi probably already knew what Fu Hua was going to ask. He smiled easily and said, "No problem, Fu Hua, please ask away."

What's your birthday?

September 9th.

When did you get together with Mei?

"The night before the 956 Incident."

What color does Mei like?

"Purple"

What are Mei's measurements?

"89/62/90"

"Are you a pervert?"

"no!"

"That's not the question I asked!"

Fu Hua, exasperated, held his forehead and continued to ask.

What were the last things you said to Mei on the day she ran away?

"I...I only want to be your hero...Please don't make me say this anymore!"

“Name three characteristics of Mei.”

"Gentle, intellectual, and sometimes likes to play pranks on people like a little devil, but she is too kind, so in the end it's all just harmless jokes. She is good at cooking and takes good care of people, both physically and mentally."

She also has a strong side when necessary, and she will resolutely carry out her mission to protect what she must protect! To outsiders, coldness is her protective shield, but in reality, she is a girl with a fiery passion.

Very considerate, possesses exceptional execution and judgment regarding goals and objectives, and has some leadership qualities; however… she is somewhat indecisive and needs someone to assist her.

Xu Qi rattled off such a long string of words... To be honest, even Fu Hua didn't know some of them, but Xu Qi...

He knew Mei so well that if Fu Hua hadn't made a stop gesture midway, Xu Qi could have talked on and on for days about this kind of issue.

"I think... if I had asked Sakura, Alicia, or Mebius this question, I would have gotten about the same feedback."

"Of course!" Xu Qi patted his chest. "If you don't even understand this much, what are you talking about!..."

At this point, Xu Qi hesitated for a moment, while Fu Hua looked at Xu Qi with a smile.

"So you understand now, brother?"

……

Yes... Just as they have sacrificed a lot for themselves, I have also unknowingly sacrificed a considerable amount for them.

It is through this continuous mutual giving that I have become able to understand everything about them so well...

Is he a jerk?

That's pretty awful.

Because Xu Qi ultimately hurt every girl. No one doesn't want their love to be exclusive; they're just being forced to share it now.

But doesn't Xu Qi love them?

No, Xu Qi loves them very much.

Doesn't Xu Qi know what he loves?

Even more wrong, Xu Qi knew from beginning to end why he loved them so deeply.

and so……

"I was just being dramatic."

227. What's so special about having multiple Ritas? You agree, right?

That's absolutely right.

From Fu Hua's perspective, Xu Qi asking such a question is a bit too pretentious! But... it's precisely because he cares so much that he's being so pretentious.

Just like a truly selfish person would never say, "I am a selfish person."

Well, Xu Qi doesn't call himself a scumbag anymore.

"But now I have a rather pointed question to ask."

So those previous questions weren't so pointed after all... But Xu Qi has come to understand many things now. Indeed, A Fu has a power to speak directly to people's hearts.

"So...you really have fallen for her, Ms. Rita?"

……

This question is indeed a bit too sharp.

Xu Qi thought about it carefully. Once someone like him understands where the problem lies, he can quickly pinpoint all the key points when he examines himself.

"I wouldn't say I love her, but... I do have feelings for her."

That means you like it.

"Love can be cultivated."

Xu Qi scratched his head awkwardly.

"Besides, you are colleagues and you spend every day together. There is no way that there will be any distance between you because you haven't seen each other for a long time."

Xu Qi's smile became even more awkward.

Fu Hua... sometimes seeing things too clearly isn't a good thing.

Xu Qi reached out and pinched Fu Hua's cheek, saying, "Go away, who can predict what will happen in the future? If you're going to say that, I like you too, Fu Hua. Aren't we together every day?"

Xu Qi regretted the almost subconscious remark as soon as it was spoken.

He recalled the time he mistakenly played a prank under the table in Guangcheng, accidentally hitting Fu Hua's bound feet, and also his subsequent conversations with Fu Hua...

And Fu Hua... clearly remembered it too.

As luck would have it, Xu Qi's hand was still kneading Fu Hua's pretty face.

The two couldn't help but exchange a glance—their faces turned even redder.

Xu Qi opened his mouth slightly, but in the end he could only pat Fu Hua's head and say, "Alright, it's getting late, go back to sleep, Hua."

"Oh……"

Her eyes dimmed slightly, Fu Hua slowly rose, but just as she was about to leave—"Hua!"

"Ok?"

Turning around with a puzzled look on her face, Fu Hua was about to ask a question when Xu Qi suddenly pulled her into his arms.

"!"

"Goodnight, Hua. Consider this a hug as your brother's way of expressing his gratitude."

Greedily inhaling Xu Qi's scent, Fu Hua buried her head in Xu Qi's arms and nodded slightly.

"As long as you're happy, I'm happy. Brother."

"Me too, Hua."

Watching Xu Qi return to her room, Fu Hua sighed softly, a slight blush appearing on her cheeks, making her look exceptionally beautiful.

Just then, the phone rang.

Fu Hua glanced at her phone, her brows furrowing slightly.

After hesitating for a moment, she answered the phone.

"Hey……"

"Hey! Little Fu Hua, what do you think? Was my prediction accurate?"

"Junior Uncle."

"Ok?"

"You were the one who told my brother's fortune today, weren't you?"

……

"Oh dear~~ Haha... Little Fu Hua guessed it... That guy Xu Qi really tells you everything, he doesn't hide anything from you at all."

“He’s not the ‘Xu Qi’ you’re talking about, he’s my brother, Xu Qi.”

Hearing Fu Hua's serious tone, Shi Bao fell silent for a moment on the other end of the phone, and when she spoke again, her tone of voice changed.

"Oh? Is that so... So you quite agree with him. A half-baked new human? I admit his fate is indeed somewhat special, but perhaps in my senior sister's eyes, oh~~ also your master's eyes, it's not a big deal."