The villa was empty and quiet at night, with only the housekeeper and she downstairs.

After listening to the housekeeper's story, Shen Linyue's eyes flickered slightly, and the scene of He Liyu crying for her suddenly appeared in her mind.

Although it's shocking, it still proves that He Liyu truly loves her in the future.

"So my sister is a taboo subject at home. No wonder there are no items related to her in the house," Shen Linyue murmured.

The butler nodded: "Yes, Miss Lin Yue, please get some rest. Don't overthink things. If you need anything, just let me know."

Shen Linyue didn't make things difficult for the housekeeper, but before going upstairs, she still asked, "Do you know where He Liyu went on a business trip? I haven't been able to contact him for several days."

The butler pondered: "I am not aware of the master's schedule, but if you wish to speak with him, I can contact Assistant Ji for you."

"Okay, thank you." Shen Linyue's smile returned, and she went straight upstairs.

The housekeeper watched her leave before turning to the living room to try making a phone call.

Why would Miss Lin Yue suddenly mention the deceased lady? Something seems amiss; perhaps you should inform the gentleman.

...

Shen Linyue didn't dream that night, and went to class with He Xiao as usual.

She had several monthly exams and spent the whole day writing test papers. Only after the last exam was over did Shen Linyue finally get some exercise.

Glancing at He Xiao beside her, who looked completely nonchalant, Shen Linyue raised an eyebrow and leaned closer with a grin: "Want to check our answers?"

She had observed that Ah Xiao was very serious about today's exam, and she had great faith in his abilities, so she was sure he would improve his ranking by several places.

He Xiao glanced at her lazily and chuckled, "You trust me that much?"

Shen Linyue nodded: "Of course, Ah Xiao is the best in my heart."

He Xiao chuckled, unconcerned: "I always feel like you're deliberately flattering me."

It seems like I'm always being forced to study by Lin Yue. Thinking about my recent changes, there have been quite a few.

He, who never used to attend evening classes, actually went willingly. He didn't have time to play games with his old friends on his phone, not to mention that he hadn't gone out to have fun in a long time.

Upon closer reflection, He Xiao's expression gradually froze. Was he being too obedient?

His gaze swept over Lin Yue's fair face. All these changes were caused by her. Lin Yue was really a bit strange. Why did he inexplicably want to listen to her?

After racking his brains for a solution, He Xiao felt he should regain his virility and show her that he wasn't someone who would easily obey orders.

After thinking it through, He Xiao glanced at her indifferently and said, "I won't be taking evening classes tonight. You can go home by yourself. Don't worry about me."

Shen Linyue's smile gradually froze, her delicate eyebrows furrowed, and she looked him up and down.

"Possessed by an evil spirit? That shouldn't be the case." She wanted to reach out and touch his forehead.

He Xiao dodged her touch, pursed his lips for a few seconds, and then said, "I only agreed to accompany you to a few evening classes because you weren't familiar with the school. Now two weeks have passed, and I feel I've done more than enough. Do you still want to interfere?"

After saying all this, He Xiao was still a little uneasy, but this unease was quickly replaced by his previous thoughts.

Their eyes met, but neither of them spoke.

Just when He Xiao thought Lin Yue would get angry and ignore him, she suddenly smiled.

"You want to relax, right?" She seemed certain of this, her eyes bright. "Can you take me with you? I also want to see how you used to have fun when you weren't home."

Although I really want my eldest son to study, since he said it, he must have been suppressing his feelings for a long time.

Now that the first monthly exam is over, it's okay to let him indulge a little. Otherwise, constantly pressuring him to study might backfire, and she doesn't want to see their relationship become strained.

Furthermore, she was also very curious about everything her eldest son had experienced.

Especially after learning that she might have passed away many years ago and hadn't given He Xiao much maternal love, she felt even more sorry for him.

He Xiao was stunned, not expecting Shen Linyue to agree so quickly: "You don't object?!"

Shen Linyue blinked, puzzled, and asked, "Why should I stop you as long as you don't do anything to harm yourself?"

He Xiao: ...

Is she planning to pull some kind of trick again?

"Then I won't attend evening classes tomorrow either, and I won't attend any classes from now on," He Xiao tentatively suggested.

Shen Linyue pursed her lips, her bright eyes suddenly darkening: "If you insist on doing this, and I try to stop you, do you really think you'll agree?"

"No," He Xiao said.

Shen Linyue smiled sadly: "That's right. I did have my own selfish reasons for making you study. I didn't want to see you like this. I wanted to see you get into a decent university."

She paused, her voice lowering, "Of course, all of this is based on your willingness. If you resist or feel uncomfortable, I will still respect your personal opinion."

He Xiao was speechless, not knowing what to say for a moment. He wasn't stupid; he was sure he could figure out her little thoughts from the days they had spent together.

Unfortunately, she was clever enough to say these things, which did indeed make him rebellious.

Now that she has made it clear, he doesn't know how to react.

Perhaps sensing his hesitation, Shen Linyue became serious and said, "It's okay, A-Xiao, you don't need to worry about me. Even if your grades aren't good, I won't look down on you."

"After all, you are my only nephew." Sigh, what bad intentions could Ah Xiao possibly have? He just doesn't want to study.

He Xiao: ...Why do I feel even more guilty?

He awkwardly turned his head away, not wanting to continue the topic: "Oh, then I'll leave in a bit."

"So you've agreed to take me with you?" Shen Linyue's eyes brightened.

He Xiao coughed lightly, then lowered his eyes and warned, "Then you'd better not run around. If anything happens, I won't come to save you."

Shen Linyue wasn't scared at all. Instead, she smiled and said, "Ah Xiao won't abandon me. Ah Xiao is very responsible."

He Xiao chuckled and did not object.

When Lao Zhao walked into the classroom and announced that there would be no homework that night, everyone cheered.

He Xiao packed his schoolbag and casually tossed two books inside as a formality.

"I'm leaving," he said.

Shen Linyue grabbed his arm, and He Xiao glanced at her and heard her say, "I'm going to ask for leave. Wait for me. I'm a little nervous because it's my first time skipping class."

He Xiao: ?!

You're practically asking for leave, what kind of truancy is that?

"Whatever you want." This was the first time he had asked for leave to avoid evening classes, which felt rather strange.

Shen Linyue nodded, her little face serious, and walked out of the classroom to chase after Lao Zhao.

Watching the girl's back as she left, He Xiao sneered, somewhat puzzled by Lin Yue's thought process. She was clearly a good student, yet she insisted on walking with him.

Thinking of this, He Xiao couldn't help but smile.

It feels good to be thought of constantly.

"Aren't you going to evening class?" Jiang Zhixing's voice suddenly came from ahead.

The smile on He Xiao's lips froze and slowly disappeared before he casually looked up: "What's it to you? Squad Leader Jiang wants to see me?"