Wang Xiaoxia was still smiling gently. She didn't look too old at her age and appeared very gentle.

“These two kids aren’t as sensible as your Xiaohao.” Wang Xiaoxia said, then changed the subject, “But I still feel that we can’t control these things too much. As long as they don’t become too obsessed with them, it’s okay for them to have some fun.”

"Oh dear, that won't do. Online experts all say it's a monster and shouldn't be touched."

The second aunt spoke with utmost seriousness, then proudly patted her son's shoulder, "My son is in college now, and I strictly control his phone usage time. Every night at 10 pm after he comes home for vacation, I take his phone away."

Chen Lu looked at the boy and suddenly felt sorry for him.

Suddenly, he noticed his second aunt's gaze and realized that she was looking at him.

The second aunt stroked her son's head, then glanced at Chen Lu and Chen Mo, who were playing on their phones, and said, "Xiao Mo is in high school now, right? You'd better keep a close eye on her. When my son was in high school, I never let him see my phone."

But this child did well; he got into a top-tier university last year.

Chen Mo was speechless; how could he get caught in the crossfire even when he was lying down?

"Xiao Mo, you should learn from your cousin," Chen Guanglin casually remarked.

Unexpectedly, the second aunt became even more proud, pointing at Chen Lu and saying, "As the older brother, you should set a good example for your sister! Spend less time on your phone and more time studying! You can't slack off in college!"

Chen Mo took Chen Lu's arm and said with a smile, "My brother is great, he's a really good role model."

The second aunt, unconvinced, took a sip of water and asked, "Where does Xiaolu go to school now?"

Chen Lu cleared his throat. "My school... it's just so-so, Yuhang University, it's close to home."

"......"

An awkward silence fell around the coffee table. Chen Mo exchanged glances with Chen Lu, seemingly praising their teamwork.

Yuhang University is still a top 10 school, which is quite prestigious.

Chen Lu glanced at the boy beside him; the boy's expression remained unchanged, and no one knew what he was thinking.

She was also a pitiful person, treated as a continuation of her own dreams by her overly controlling parents, and forced to drink the poison called "it's all for your own good," living like a puppet on a string.

As for his hobbies and dreams? Nobody cares, not even himself these days.

A short while later, my aunt's family made up some excuse and left.

Chen Guanglin and Wang Xiaoxia returned to their room and were tidying up something, no one knew.

Chen Mo shook Chen Lu's arm and said, "Brother, you're so kind."

Chen Lu smiled at her and said, "You're disgusting."

He wasn't fooled. Following the normal procedure, Chen Mo would have asked him for money immediately.

"Mom! My brother said I'm disgusting!"

"Chen Lu!"

Wang Xiaoxia's angry roar came from the bedroom.

Chen Mo smiled slightly at Chen Lu, as if she hadn't just complained. "Brother, I want to go to the movies. Can you sponsor me?"

"I have no money."

"If you don't give it to me, I'll expose that you're pursuing Sister Yuqing! She's Uncle Mo's daughter, he's been so good to us, how could you do that to her?"

Chen Mo stroked his neck with his hand, imitating Ding Xiu from the movie "Brotherhood of Blades," and muttered softly, "I'll live off this secret of yours for the rest of my life."

Once the situation requiring a united front had passed, the two returned to their normal way of interacting.

"Go ahead and stab me, I've already given up anyway." Chen Lu's expression was somewhat gloomy.

These words startled Chen Mo, who quickly covered his forehead with her hand. "You don't have a fever, are you serious?"

Seeing Chen Lu nod, Chen Mo stopped making a fuss and sat blankly to the side, staring at him as if he were meeting his own brother for the first time.

As her younger sister, she knew all too well how much Chen Lu had liked Mo Yuqing over the past few years.

It is precisely because I knew it all too well that I am now so incredibly surprised.

Chen Lu gave a wry smile and said nothing more.

At this moment, the door to the master bedroom slowly opened, and Chen Guanglin and Wang Xiaoxia came out carrying suitcases.

The two were wearing sunglasses and were embracing each other affectionately.

"What are you doing?" Chen Lu asked.

“Going on a trip,” Wang Xiaoxia said matter-of-factly.

Chen Lu's tone became somewhat anxious, "Why didn't you say so sooner? I haven't even packed my things yet."

He had no idea how many clothes he still had that he could take out.

"Why did you say so sooner? I didn't say I'd take you."

"ah?"

"What do you mean 'huh'? We're just enjoying some time alone, why are you joining in?" Wang Xiaoxia kissed Chen Guanglin's cheek.

Chen Guanglin was wearing sunglasses, so his eyes couldn't be seen, but a slight smile appeared on his lips. "Stay home and behave yourself with your sister."

Chen Luren was stunned and shouted, "You called me just a few days ago urging me to come back! You even said I didn't care about my family!"

I just got back, and you two are going off to have some alone time?

"Didn't you say it was a few days ago?"

"......"

Chen Lu then slumped onto the sofa and stopped talking.

Tired, let's destroy it.

Chen Mo seemed to have known all along, and had already recovered from the paralysis from the beginning.

The child was just an accident.

Wang Xiaoxia tidied up the coffee table, looked up at Chen Lu, and said, "By the way, don't be idle these few days. Go and help your sister find a tutor. She's living too comfortably commuting to school every day now, and I can't stand it."

Chen Lu paused for a moment, then suddenly remembered something, "My friend is looking for a part-time job recently, should I let him try it?"

Wang Xiaoxia gently patted him, "Chen Lu, are you crazy! Why don't you teach it yourself? Wouldn't it be better if you earned that money? You could make several hundred yuan an hour!"

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