Xi Xingxue's cheeks were pinched repeatedly, her eyelashes blinked impatiently, and she opened her eyes, which were filled with murderous intent.

"What are you doing?"

"You're grumpy when you wake up?" Shen Yu said, feigning curiosity, her eyes constantly scrutinizing him.

These days, he would occasionally sneak into Xi Xingxue's bed to sleep, but they always woke up together in the morning, and he had never seen Xi Xingxue's morning grumpiness before.

Xi Xingxue has always had a good temper, but everyone has their little quirks.

I definitely have morning grumpiness.

He rolled over and sat up abruptly, rubbing his messy hair.

"Yeah, be careful or I'll get angry and beat you up."

A single tuft of hair stood straight up on his head, growing vigorously, and his eyes were big and bright, like those of a newly grown cat.

"Heh." Shen Yu couldn't help but laugh out loud, reaching out to stroke the tuft of hair on his head.

He stood up, his tone gentle.

"Get up, isn't today your engagement party?"

Upon hearing this, Xi Xingxue's eyes flickered.

He looked up and met a pair of exceptionally calm eyes, and a strange chill ran down the back of his neck.

This calm was somewhat unusual.

Could they be preparing something big?

But everything is left unsaid, and asking will not yield any answers.

Xi Xingxue could only get up and wash up first, while secretly observing Shen Yu's reaction.

The result was...

He was unusually calm and composed, and even carefully helped him tie his slightly crooked tie.

"You're one of the main characters in today's engagement, so do your best."

As he spoke, Shen Yu opened the door for him, gesturing for him to leave.

Xi Xingxue couldn't help but glance at him twice before finally speaking her mind.

"Shen Yu, do you have anything to say?"

"Hmm?" Shen Yu tilted his head.

Her delicate face remained calm and composed, showing no sign of surprise, as she glanced at him with a puzzled expression.

What would you like to hear?

Xi Xingxue was speechless.

He scratched his head awkwardly, chuckled, and walked towards the door. "It's nothing, I was just asking. Let's go, it's getting late."

"Okay." Shen Yu's tone remained gentle.

If Xi Xingxue were to turn around at this moment, she would see the so-called smile, which was gentle yet somewhat eerie.

Like an icicle gleaming in the sunlight, it hides a chilling, poisonous edge in the shadows.

Today is the engagement day of the young master of the Xi family and the eldest daughter of the Zhu family.

Those with power and prestige within the industry were all invited.

The Xi family home was bustling with activity early in the morning. Although Mr. and Mrs. Xi had slept in separate rooms the previous day, they still got up at the same time this morning.

They waited at the dining table.

They looked tired and remained silent, only managing a smile when they saw Xi Xingxue and Shen Yu come down.

Good morning, come and have breakfast.

Xi Xingxue's gaze lingered on the faces of the elderly couple for a moment.

He looks so miserable with that smile.

That makes sense.

Although I went to bed early yesterday, I had a vague feeling that they might have had another fight.

They've had quite a few arguments these past few days.

He tried to persuade him, but to no avail.

There's nothing we can do to help, because the main plot hasn't been completed yet.

Only after we've finished walking through it can we change some things.

Soon, Xi Zhixu also arrived at the dining table.

The engagement party was important, so he didn't go to work.

His sitting down made the already somber atmosphere even worse.

Xi Zhixu ate his meal absentmindedly, not noticing that he had picked up a glass of yellow juice.

It wasn't until Xi Xingxue reminded him, "Brother, you're allergic to mangoes, this is mango juice," that things changed.

Xi Zhixu then came to her senses, looked up at him, and her eyes swirled like nebulae, with complex emotions flowing between them.

Xi Xingxue pushed a glass of fresh milk over.

"Have this."

“Okay.” Xi Zhixu reached out to take it.

As their fingers intertwined, his heart trembled at the warmth of the other's touch.

He lowered his head, not daring to let others see that something was wrong with him, and drank the fresh milk in silence.

The hand gripping the cup so tightly that the veins on the back of the hand bulged out, looking ferocious and terrifying.

He was about to get engaged to someone else, but he was powerless to stop it.

He really is...useless.

He dared not express himself, dared not tell anyone, and was even afraid that others would discover his ugly thoughts.

Like a stinking rat in a sewer, hiding in a dark pipe, helplessly licking the filth off its body.

More than 20 years of humanitarian education prevented him from developing the kind of extraordinary courage to encounter such a situation.

Too timid, afraid of the consequences of taking this step.

I can't bear it; I'm afraid I'll even lose the chance to meet them.

A breakfast with different thoughts was quickly finished.

The Xi family members got into the cars one by one and headed straight for the banquet destination.

Because Xi Xingxue is one of the main characters, they had to arrive early to begin welcoming the guests.

Although Xi's mother said that Xi Xingxue was "naturally beautiful".

However, after arriving at the banquet, Xi Xingxue still went to get her makeup done with the makeup artist.

His skin was so white it was almost translucent in the sunlight. The makeup artist suggested adding some healthy red to make him look even more cheerful.

The transformed area was very large, divided into an outer room and an inner room.

The outer room is for resting, with tea and sofas.

Xi's parents went to greet the guests, leaving Xi Zhixu and Shen Yu, who had come up with Xi Xingxue, behind.

Shen Yu slowly walked to the sofa and sat down, crossing his arms and crossing his long legs, looking relaxed and indifferent.

Xi Zhixu took off his glasses, rubbed his sore eyes, and looked at him with a cold, piercing gaze.

"Shen Yu, Xiao Xue and Miss Zhu are engaged. What are your plans?"

That's a really blunt question; it hits right where it hurts.

Naked.

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