After exchanging pleasantries, Ye Nianchu parted ways with them. The man followed behind. “Miss Ye, I’m also going to the parking lot. Let’s go together.”
Out of politeness, Ye Nianchu responded courteously but distantly.
Shen Yan behind them shook his head with an inscrutable expression. “Mom, your prized student is not up to par. With the level of that little flower from my sister’s house, he’s way out of her league.”
He certainly couldn’t be added to his sister's circle of friends.
“What little flower?” Ye Jin asked, surprised.
“Some unknown person who’s currently living with my sister. He’s quite young,” Shen Yan said, waiting for his mother to reveal the person.
He had always felt something was off about him.
Pretending to be innocent and delicate, he was probably just trying to scheme against his sister.
Getting the elders involved, he felt rather clever.
“Young?” Ye Jin frowned. “Is he of age?”
This question left Shen Yan stunned for a while. Shouldn’t the focus be on that person?
“He should be of age.”
“Hmm, that’s a principle issue. Nian Nian has her own opinions, and I trust her taste in people.”
Though she said this, it didn’t stop Ye Jin from texting Ye Nianchu: [Next time you come to Aunt’s house, bring him along.]
“...” Shen Yan looked at his mom’s message, confused. “You really trust her that much? You haven’t even met the person!”
“This is just to let her bring someone back to help keep an eye on him. Your sister rarely wants to get close to anyone. Plus, she’s always been decisive and sensible in her actions, much more reliable than you,” Ye Jin said, shaking her head at her son.
Shen Yan: Am I just a bonus child or something?
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The weather outside was beautiful, with a gentle breeze and warm sunlight.
Inside the car, Qin Mubai turned off his phone and leaned back.
His sister seemed to be investigating the forces of the Shadow Alliance.
Not far away, a familiar figure walked slowly towards them, wearing a plain, elegant qipao. Her long hair was styled up, and the bracelet on her wrist highlighted her porcelain-like skin, complemented by her delicate makeup and slim waist—like a painting.
There was someone beside her.
Qin Mubai’s gaze lowered slightly, a chill passing through his calm eyes.
Xue Nan looked at Ye Nianchu beside him. She didn’t initiate conversation during their walk; she only responded politely when he brought up a topic.
Though he knew he probably wouldn’t get her contact information, he still wanted to try.
Before Xue Nan could speak, the car door opened, and Qin Mubai leaned down to greet Ye Nianchu. “Sister.”
“Have you been waiting long?” Ye Nianchu smiled lightly.
“Not long.” Qin Mubai’s eyes curved into a bright smile, captivating enough to catch the attention of passing girls.
Ye Nianchu looked away and pulled Qin Mubai back into the car.
“Sister, there are many people with ulterior motives outside, especially those who might have their eyes on you.” Qin Mubai leaned in to buckle her seatbelt. “If you’re looking for a partner, you need to be especially careful.”
If she didn’t pay attention, he could take care of those people for her.
Ye Nianchu paused. “Hmm, I’m not looking.”
As for anyone scheming against her, whether in the game or in reality, she didn’t think anyone could manage it.
Qin Mubai’s lips curled slightly. “Then I can relax.”
The more Ye Nianchu looked at him, the more she felt he was sensible and mature. Meeting him in the game was undoubtedly the luckiest moment for her.
“You’re still so young; shouldn’t I be the one saying to relax?”
Qin Mubai’s grip on the steering wheel paused slightly, narrowing his eyes. “Sister, I’m not a child anymore.”
He needed to do something to make her realize he was no child at all.
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