Chapter 095 Chapter 95

Chapter 95 (Exclusive)

The bright moon hangs high in the sky. The campus is dark and quiet at night. People's shadows overlap and the sound of insects can be heard from the bushes from time to time.

Shen Baili lay on Xie Zhiyu's broad and warm back, very quiet.

Xie Zhiyu's steps were steady, and he carried Shen Baili on his back easily: "Sui Sui?"

Shen Baili rested her chin on her eldest brother's shoulder: "Brother, what's wrong?"

"Don't sleep yet." Xie Zhiyu said, "Go to sleep in the car."

It was windy at night and it was easy to catch a cold when sleeping.

A gust of wind blew past, lifting the hair in front of Shen Baili's forehead, revealing her smooth forehead. She shivered slightly and replied, "Okay."

The moon is still awake, and so is she.

Shen Baili yawned.

Under the street lights, there are evergreen camphor trees on both sides. The wind makes the green leaves rustle, and the shadows of the trees on the ground are baring their fangs and claws, which looks very much like the scenes in horror movies, which are often the scenes before ghosts appear.

But Shen Baili was not afraid at all.

"Are you sleepy?" Xie Zhiyu's ears twitched slightly and he quickened his pace.

"Not bad." Shen Baili was not good at lying in front of her elder brother: "I'm a little sleepy."

She found a topic: "Brother, are you afraid of ghosts?"

…

Uh, she admitted that this topic was a bit bad. When Shen Baili was thinking of using another topic to cover up this bad topic, she heard Xie Zhiyu's chuckle.

"No."

Xie Zhiyu said seriously: "I am a materialist."

He took the initiative to start a conversation: "You are afraid of ghosts and the dark."

Shen Baili: "Brother, how do you know!?"

Xie Zhiyu: “I saw it with my own eyes.”

The Xie family all knew that Shen Baili was afraid of the dark.

I just found out that I’m afraid of ghosts.

Shen Baili: “!”

"Is it so obvious?"

Xie Zhiyu: “Very obvious.”

He comforted her, "Everyone has something they are afraid of. For example, I heard that he was also afraid of ghosts. When he was a child, he was afraid to sleep alone. Every time before going to bed, he would hold his doll and knock on my door."

The adults in the Xie family were very busy, so the two brothers were raised by housekeeper Lin and a nanny since they were young, and they started to become independent at a very young age.

Xie Tingsi was younger than him, afraid of the dark and being alone, and especially attached to his brother. At night, he would look for his brother, staring at him with wet eyes, and stretch out his little lotus-shaped hand: "Heihei, you want to sleep with your brother, don't be afraid."

Then, the little guy wet the bed in the middle of the night and peed all over Xie Zhiyu.

The culprit covered his eyes with his hands, blew bubbles, and complained first: "Brother, shame on you."

Xie Zhiyu was so angry that he laughed and pinched his cheeks: "Listen, you bad guy."

Similar things happened to the brothers throughout their childhood.

Judge Shen Baili: "Big brother is good, second brother is bad!"

Xie Zhiyu repeated: "Second brother is bad, eldest brother is good."

"Your second brother, the lights in the room are always on at night now."

Shen Baili quickly understood his hint: "Second brother is still afraid of ghosts!"

"He's a coward."

Xie Zhiyu nodded: "Well, he is a coward."

"Same coward as Susui."

Shen Baili couldn't believe that her elder brother would joke with her.

“Brother!”

"I'm not a coward. Wait...when I grow up, I won't be afraid of ghosts anymore."

It was mainly because a few days ago during their physical education class, they watched a horror movie from an island country. She was lying on the table to catch up on her sleep, and when she looked up in a daze, she met the eyes of Zhenzi on the projector.

Congratulations on getting the shadow of life +1.

:)

Shen Baili firmly believed that she was a special case.

Xie Zhiyu raised his lips slightly: "Brother believes in you."

"arrive."

Before they knew it, they had passed through the path filled with "ghosts" and arrived in front of the car.

When Shen Baili saw this familiar Hummer, she felt a sense of familiarity with it, as if it were a good friend.

Unlike Xie Tingsi who often changes luxury cars, Xie Zhiyu is fond of this Hummer and always drives this car when he goes out privately.

Xie Zhiyu first went around to the passenger seat, opened the door, protected her head with his big hands, and let Shen Baili get in first.

Shen Baili felt at ease, but after getting into the car, the belated sleepiness came over her again.

By the time Xie Zhiyu got to the driving seat, Shen Baili had already fallen asleep. He looked at her sleeping face, stunned for a moment, and was surprised at her excellent sleep quality.

Shen Baili turned half over in her sleep and whispered softly, "Brother, go home."

Xie Zhiyu turned up the air conditioner in the car: "Let's go home."

…

Shen Baili had a very long dream. When she woke up the next day, it was bright outside.

She stretched comfortably, turned over and found that there was another person beside her.

!!!

The woman lay on her side on the bed, her long black hair falling on her cheeks, one hand on the pillow, sleeping soundly.

Shen Baili's eyes widened.

mother!

Her mother is back!

Shen Baili placed her hand gently on her mother's hand and watched her mother sleep quietly.

There were faint dark circles under Shen Wan's eyes. She had rushed back overnight, and her fatigue was obvious on her face.

Shen Baili felt distressed. Her heart felt soft and warm. She subconsciously slowed down her breathing.

She took a day off from school today and wanted to continue sleeping with her mother.

When Shen Baili woke up again, she met Shen Wan's gentle eyes.

"Good morning, baby." Shen Wan touched her forehead and her daughter's fever had completely subsided.

"Good morning, Mom." Shen Baili leaned over, hugged Shen Wan, and put her legs around her knees, locking her tightly.

Shen Wan hugged her coquettish daughter back and gently patted her back: "Are you still feeling uncomfortable, baby Sui Sui?"

“They’ve all lost weight.”

Shen Baili buried her head in her mother's hair, smelling the scent that belonged only to her mother: "I felt uncomfortable before, but now I feel better after seeing my mother."

Apart from feeling weak all over, Shen Baili didn't feel any discomfort, but she just couldn't help but act coquettishly with her mother.

"Don't do this next time." Shen Wan said softly: "If you feel bad every time, mom will be very distressed."

"To mom, Suisui is the most important. Everything comes after you. Mom is afraid that you will get hurt, afraid that you will be sad..." Shen Wan slowly expressed her feelings.

"Try not to give in and don't let yourself get hurt, okay?"

"Even if you are injured, don't hide it from mom." Shen Wan's voice became softer: "I know that we have been brave, smart, and persistent since we were young. We have helped mom a lot..."

If she didn't have a daughter, Shen Wan, who had been betrayed, wouldn't even have the courage to live.

It was those soft little hands that held her tightly on the edge of danger.

All along, apart from the daughter and the mother, they each played other roles in the family.

Shen Wan restrained her desire to control and gave her daughter space and freedom to grow: "Whenever Suishun was sad or hurt... whenever she needed her mother... her arms would always be open to her."

"Sui Sui is never alone, you know?"

No blame, only warm comfort.

Shen Baili hummed: "I know."

"Mom, I love you so much."

"I love you too, baby." Shen Wan kissed the top of her head.

…

The mother and daughter chatted on the bed for a while, washed up together, and went downstairs to the restaurant for breakfast.

Both of them had a light breakfast. Shen Baili was already hungry. She drank two bowls of lean meat porridge in one breath, but she still didn't feel full.

She had consumed a lot of energy and needed to replenish it urgently.

Shen Wan had just finished half of her first bowl of porridge and kept checking on her daughter from time to time, thinking that being able to eat and drink was a blessing.

Before they finished eating, Xie Zhiyu came down from the building.

"Aunt Shen, Suisui, good morning."

He was wearing light grey home clothes and his black hair was neat, which weakened his strong aggressive aura.

After Xie Zhiyu greeted Shen Wan, his eyes fell on Shen Baili who was eating happily. Her face became much rosier and her appetite improved. It seemed that she had recovered well.

Shen Baili, who was concentrating on drinking porridge, immediately raised her head, puffed out her mouth, and waved at Xie Zhiyu, her beautiful big eyes shining.

[Big Brother! Big Brother is at home!]

This is a rare scene with Xie Zhiyu at home.

Shen Baili swallowed the lean meat: "Brother!"

"Have you eaten? Do you want to eat with me?" she invited enthusiastically.

"Okay." Xie Zhiyu agreed happily and sat next to Shen Baili. He ordered the same breakfast as them, but the portion was larger than theirs.

Seeing Shen Baili eating with relish, he also wanted to try the same porridge.

"Brother, are you going to rest at home today? Or are you going to the company later?" Shen Baili was very lively after recovering from her illness.

Xie Zhiyu handed her a glass of water and said, "Well, take a rest today."

The group project came to an end and he took a day off.

Just like what I said to Shen Baili yesterday, if you do the right thing, there will never be enough work to do.

"Let's rest at home too." Although Shen Baili had recovered from her illness, she had not fully recovered after all. She planned to stay at home with her mother, take a walk, watch some soap operas or watch a movie.

A day when you slow down will definitely be happy, just as happy as a fulfilling day.

"You and Shunshun should both have a good rest for a day." Shen Wan said bluntly, "You two are very busy, one big and one small."

Shen Baili smiled brightly: "Okay! We must have a good rest today."

Xie Zhiyu smiled and replied: "We will."

"Today is a day off for the three of us!" Shen Baili officially announced.

Thank you for the announcement. Xie Liuzheng is in the orchestra and Xie Chengyue is abroad and will not be back until two days later.

There were only three owners at home: Shen Baili, Shen Wan, and Xie Zhiyu. They finished breakfast together, and then the two adults supervised the children to take medicine and relaxed.

Xie Zhiyu went to the study and sat on the balcony to read.

Shen Baili and Shen Wan were walking in the yard. After their walk, they swung on the swing under the pear tree.

After the pear tree was transplanted, it grew very well. In autumn, many leaves fell off, and only a small part remained on the tree.

Shen Wan built a small glass house and a swing very close to the pear tree, so that people can appreciate the pear tree regardless of wind or rain.

Shen Baili likes this place very much. It is like a fairy tale world where she can forget her troubles for a short while.

Ah Deng sat on her shoulders, feeling everything around him.

She likes Suisui and everything around her. Why? Is it because she awakened her? Or is it because she gained a different perception?

Ah Deng didn't understand, but she was very happy.

When your body is moving, you don’t have to think about anything. Just feel the breeze on your face and the falling leaves. Autumn has arrived before you know it.

Shen Wan sat on another swing, swinging slowly, enjoying the tranquility and beauty of the moment.

"Energy +1%, total energy 67%."

Shen Baili was not surprised by this increase. When she felt happy, her energy bar would increase.

She also speculated whether the 10% increase in the sports meet was due to the sense of accomplishment she gained or the influence of Ruan Mian's halo as the heroine.

Shen Baili guessed that it was a bit of both. The total energy bar was already more than halfway, but no more chapters about the rich and powerful were opened.

It's not that the crisis has been resolved. She has a feeling that things will not be that simple and the potential crisis behind it has not yet been discovered.

Shen Baili had observed Meng Xiu and Lu Mingqian and could see that they had a very good relationship with her eldest brother. She was not sure whether they would betray her. After all, in the face of huge interests, some people would even betray their relatives, let alone their friends.

Rest! Rest! Rest!

She needs to rest today and not use her brain.

Shen Baili withdrew her mind from thinking, focused on the present, and let all the bad things go with the wind.

The morning passed quickly, and in the afternoon the three people at Xie's house watched a movie in the private video room.

At first, Shen Baili wanted to choose a horror movie, but was vetoed by Shen Wan and Xie Zhiyu. It was just right that being sick was not suitable for excessive emotional fluctuations.

So they chose a classic movie "Titanic", a love ocean disaster film that not only tells the tragic love story between Jack and Rose, but also depicts the complexity of human nature in the face of a huge disaster.

This was the first time Shen Baili watched this movie. Shen Wan and Xie Zhiyu had watched it many times, and each time they watched it, they had different experiences and insights.

Shen Wan covered Shen Baili tightly with her small blanket, then leaned back on the sofa and concentrated on watching the movie.

Xie Zhiyu sat on the other side. He found a comfortable position and also looked at the big screen. He hadn't been so relaxed for a long time.

More than three hours passed quickly, and Shen Baili was immersed in it and couldn't extricate herself. She was moved by the inseparable love and felt the meanness and glory of human nature...

But what moved her the most was the end of the feature film, when Rose's photos were shown. She changed her last name, experienced a different life, became an actress, learned to fly a plane, learned to ride a horse, went fishing...

She broke free and made the most of her life.

Rose is a symbol of a girl's courage and freedom. She lives a wonderful and vivid life, just the way she wants.

"Wow." Shen Baili's face was filled with tears without her knowing when.

No matter what era we live in, girls are always trying to live freely.

They are lively and bright.

"That's great." Shen Baili thought, Rose did not commit suicide for love, but experienced a wonderful life.

"Little crybaby." Shen Wan wiped her tears gently: "Why did you cry while watching the movie?"

"Very touching." Shen Baili was a little embarrassed.

Xie Zhiyu rubbed her head and said, "Very touching."

He paused, then continued speaking, using Xie Tingsi's classic example to comfort her.

"When your second brother watched this movie for the first time, he cried so hard that he even dragged me into the swimming pool."

Shen Baili pricked up her ears, wanting to hear what was going on: "Did you guys dance?"

"Big brother Jump, second brother Jump?" she uttered the classic lines.

Shen Wan was also quite curious about how the Xie brothers got along with each other.

Xie Zhiyu satisfied their curiosity: "I kicked him down, and he pulled me down from the water."

In the end, both of them caught a cold and went to the hospital together, staying in adjacent beds.

Shen Baili: “Hahahaha.”

Shen Wan also smiled: "You two have a good relationship."

Xie Zhiyu admitted that his family means a lot to him.

Without his connivance, with his reaction speed, Xie Tingsi, a weakling in combat, would not have been able to drag him down.

Far away in Beijing, Xie Tingsi, who was participating in a talk show, sneezed twice in succession.

The host kindly handed over a tissue and asked, "Do you have a cold?"

Xie Tingsi: "No, I haven't been home for a long time, my family probably misses me."

Get off work early today and go home early.

The host kept smiling: "You must have a good family atmosphere."

…

The next day.

After a day's rest, Shen Baili recovered quickly and was full of energy and vitality.

Xie Zhiyu waited for a while, sent her to the school gate, and then drove to the company.

Qiao Yi and others had been waiting at the school gate since early morning, but they did not find the car that Shen Baili usually took. Instead, they ran into the car of the eldest brother of the Xie family that they met at the concert gate.

Zhu Zhitao was certain: "Today is the day when Big Brother Sunshun takes her to school."

Qiao Yi was a little worried: "I wonder how is Suishun's health? Is he still having a fever?"

Zhu Zhitao: "You can come to school only after you are well."

“It must be hard to be sick.”

Su Yan learned the whole story from Zhu Zhitao yesterday and couldn't help but sigh: "Bai Li is too strong-willed."

Joey said silently: "She is very strong."

Su Yan agreed: "She is indeed very strong, a hexagonal warrior."

Su Yan had never seen anyone like Shen Baili. She had a superior family background, good looks, and high intelligence, but she worked so hard.

People who are better than you work harder than you.

Su Yan was puzzled and didn't understand.

Shen Baili got out of the car. Meng Jiuan and others' car happened to stop behind them. Three big boys ran out of the car and ran to her side.

"Sui Sui, are you feeling better?"

"Sui Sui, are you still feeling bad?"

"How are you?"

Facing their frank concern, Shen Baili frowned and said, "I'm fine."

She jumped up and down on the spot: "Look, I'm healthy!"

Lu Mingqian was the first to greet Xie Zhiyu: "Good morning, Brother Xie."

Meng Jiuan: "Good morning, Brother Xie."

Ji Qi was very familiar with the person: "Brother, are you here to send Sui Sui to school? You have worked hard, brother!"

Xie Zhiyu nodded slightly and politely responded to the younger generation's greetings: "Good morning."

Shen Baili turned around and leaned against the car window: "Brother, be careful on the road."

Xie Zhiyu reminded, "Well, take care of yourself. If you have any questions, call us."

"Remember to take your medicine on time."

Facing the nagging concern of her elder brother, Shen Baili nodded vigorously, taking everything in her heart: "Okay, I'll remember it all."

Meng Jiuan: "Brother, we all remembered it."

Ji Qi: "We will make sure Shunshun takes his medicine properly."

Xie Zhiyu looked at them with a softer look: "Thank you for your help."

Ji Qi, Lu Mingqian and Meng Jiuan said in unison: "No trouble!"

Qiao Yi and Zhu Zhitao also ran to Shen Baili's side: "Sui Sui, it feels like a long time since we last saw each other! We missed you so much."

Shen Baili hugged them: "I miss you too!"

…

The black Hummer quickly merged into the traffic flow. Xie Zhiyu glanced at the rearview mirror and saw the girl and her friends walking into the campus, chatting and laughing.

He stepped on the accelerator and the campus moved further and further away from him.

Shen Baili was surrounded by her friends. Ji Qi patted his chest and said, "The day before yesterday, your face was as hot as a monkey's butt. We were scared to death."

Shen Baili smiled: "Why can't it be like a red apple instead of a monkey's butt?"

Ji Qi had a strong desire to survive: "The day before yesterday, your face was as red as an apple."

Shen Baili patted his shoulder.

The group walked back to the classroom together. Zhu Zhitao reluctantly parted with them at the fork in the road. Shen Baili and others went to Science Class 1.

As soon as she entered the classroom, Shen Baili received enthusiastic care and feeding from her classmates. The classroom became quiet only when the bell rang.

The first class was math class taught by the homeroom teacher, and she walked in with the test paper and report card.

"Take out the math test paper and continue explaining the questions." Deng Qin went straight to the point and finished explaining the rest of the questions in the entire class.

Shen Baili checked the answers and found that she did quite well in math, getting full marks.

She performed normally in the first two subjects, but performed poorly in the second two, so her score ranking will drop.

She had a psychological expectation, and when she held the report card in her hand, Shen Baili had a sense of expectedness.

"Shen Baili ranks eighth in her class and eleventh in the whole school."

"The class monitor is amazing. He got full marks in math and English in the high-pitched exam!"

"You are worthy of being my goddess!"

"If she wasn't sick, my goddess would definitely be number one!"

…

Amidst the praises, the mechanical sound of the system was particularly clear.

“Ding ding ding!”

"Energy bar decreased by 2%, total energy is 65%."

Ah Deng couldn't believe it: "The energy actually decreased!!!???"

Shen Baili had anticipated this possibility: "The decline in grades caused a decline in energy."

"Is it a warning? Or... a reminder?"

Ranked 11th in the school is a delicate ranking.