It was still somewhat useful at that time; he went abroad to study not long after, and Takeuchi Yoshiko thought that Xing Hui had let go of the past.

Who would have thought that after returning from studying abroad, she would have no shame whatsoever, and would "go even further" by physically assaulting him...

Yoshiko Takeuchi didn't know how much longer she had to walk. The road was deserted, with only the moonlight shining through the trees on both sides.

The leaves rustled in the wind.

The road was deserted, and he felt increasingly regretful. Why hadn't he controlled his emotions and rushed out?

Now I have to walk this dark road alone.

It would be a lie to say I'm not afraid, and no one would listen to me anyway.

The phone suddenly lit up, and a string of unfamiliar numbers flashed on the screen.

As if possessed, she pressed the answer button.

A familiar voice rang out, and Xing Hui asked her, "Why haven't you gone home yet? Your aunt called to ask how you've been lately."

His tone was relaxed, showing no sign of displeasure at being blocked.

After asking the question, she added "auntie," which was clearly an excuse.

On the dark and quiet path, thanks to Xing Hui's voice, Takeuchi Yoshiko temporarily forgot her fear.

"are you still there?"

Perhaps there was no reply, Xing Hui asked again, "Where are you? Do you want me to come pick you up?"

After a while, she added, "Are you finding me annoying?"

"Then I'll say less."

"Can you please stop blocking me?"

The man's voice sounded extremely humble, and Yoshiko Takeuchi softly hummed in response.

This response was like a shot of adrenaline for Xing Hui, but he soon discovered another problem.

Which question were you replying to?

Should I answer the call? Or should I not block the person?

Either of these made Xing Hui completely satisfied.

When Yoshiko Takeuchi heard this silly question, she gave a slight twitch of her lips.

"You can continue talking; you don't need to come pick me up."

What was said was unimportant; in this companionship, Yoshiko Takeuchi strangely felt—

There was a slight sense of security.

Perhaps the special circumstances tonight confused her, and she suddenly felt that "it's so good to have a younger brother".

As an emotionally sensitive person, she excels at finding small, beautiful things in the mundane aspects of life when she works in literature.

Just like right now.

Xing Hui's constant "nagging" restored a bright color to her heart.