In an instant, the cicadas chirping outside the window seemed to be silenced, and the whole room became incredibly quiet.
Sunlight streamed through the window, and a thin cloud blocked its view.
The shadows that had been lying low on the wall slowly parted, and Xu Shiyue stood up calmly.
In contrast to Xu Shiyue's calm and composed demeanor, Lu Shizhen was overwhelmed by an overwhelming sense of embarrassment.
Lu Shizhen looked at Lu Shize, who was upside down in her line of sight, and turned his body away from her as she slowly sat up.
Then she suddenly remembered that she had reverted to her original form, and that she should not be Lu Shize's sister now. Before she could feel regret, she quickly changed her address to "Mr. Lu".
Upon hearing Lu Shizhen's words, Lu Shize's brows furrowed in displeasure: "Didn't you just call me brother?"
"Huh?" Lu Shizhen couldn't figure out what Lu Shize meant, and was taken aback.
Then Lu Shize asked again, "You're not admitting it?"
"How could that be!" Lu Shizhen shook her head subconsciously, explaining hesitantly, "I just... I'm actually not..."
Lu Shizhen knew exactly what kind of person Lu Shize was, and hurriedly tried to clarify.
Before she could even organize her thoughts for an explanation, Lu Shize interrupted her: "So that's why you didn't come to see me last time you came back?"
The voice was even lower than before, yet easier to understand.
—This person seems to be simply upset about not seeing him.
Lu Shizhen was extremely surprised by Lu Shize's attitude.
The main god tore his sister's soul to pieces and put the pieces into his own body. And he loved his sister so much that in the original text he even went so far as to help her commit evil deeds, yet he showed no anger towards himself, did not sever ties with him, and did not seek revenge.
And why...
Why did Lu Shize have such a calm yet slightly jealous attitude?
Lu Shize lowered his eyes, taking in the obvious surprise on Lu Shizhen's face.
He walked up to Lu Shizhen and slowly told her, "After that accident more than ten years ago, the previous god split my sister's body in two. One half stayed in her body, and the other half was given to you so that you could survive."
"So you still think you're the same as the six-year-old you, and have nothing to do with me?" Lu Shize asked, looking up at Lu Shizhen standing opposite him.
He still had that unhurried, boss-like demeanor, but that imposing presence was now tinged with the gentle warmth of an elder brother.
Lu Shizhen understood what Lu Shize was saying, but she didn't expect him to accept it.
She stared into Lu Shize's eyes, and a tidal wave of emotions surged within her.
Blood ties are truly a magical thing.
In a narrow sense, it refers only to the blood flowing in the body, but in a broad sense it encompasses many things.
Just like the reluctance and sadness that welled up in Lu Shizhen's heart after she subconsciously called Lu Shize "brother" and then called him "Mr. Lu" with a distance.
Lu Shizhen knew in her heart that she was Lu Shizhen, and also Lu Shize's younger sister, Lu Shizhen.
She knew that the barely noticeable burn scar on her thigh was from when she was six years old and was burned while saving Xiao En.
She may not remember many things, but they are indelibly etched into her actions.
Just like in the fire five years ago, she instinctively pushed the dessert shop owner out.
“Zhenzhen, in this world, you also have your home, your family.” Looking at the little girl standing in front of him, whose appearance was already different from his sister, Lu Shize said to her more directly, “You are my sister.”
Upon hearing this, Lu Shizhen's eyes instantly reddened.
The word "home" has always held special meaning for her, and her most unforgettable memory of "home" in her life was five years ago when Cheng Meiyan brought Lu Shien and Lu Shize to the neighboring city to support her and Xu Shiyue.
That day, the five of them took a family photo together.
—She could only admire these kinds of photos; Lu Xi was always the only one standing between her parents.
Lu Shizhen is not the kind of person who likes to harbor resentment or jealousy, and she has always been good at hiding these emotions.
She didn't want to compare the two sides, so she quickly hid the thought, held back her tears, and asked Lu Shize, "Brother, how have you and Mom been lately?"
Lu Shize nodded slightly, indicating, "I'm fine, and Mom is fine too, so you don't need to worry. Besides, Mom told me she'd already sensed it. But you..."
At this point, Lu Shize paused, his calm and steady eyes looking at Lu Shizhen's legs draped over the edge of the bed: "I will arrange a full-body check-up for you, especially a check-up of your legs. My mother, Xu Shiyue, and I will make sure nothing happens to you."
Although he was reluctant to mention it, Lu Shize still quickly said Xu Shiyue's name at the end.
He wouldn't reject anyone who was wholeheartedly good to Lu Shizhen, but the scene he saw when he opened the door just now did make him unhappy.
And after those words, Lu Shizhen's eyes welled up with even more tears.
Every time she received Lu Shize's or Cheng Meiyan's overwhelming and considerate care, she felt warmed but also guilty.
This time, Lu Shize's concern for her was directed entirely at her, not at the shell he had shown in the past.
She can no longer feel guilty about the care from her family, and no longer feel apprehensive and cautious about this kinship.
Sunlight fell on Lu Shizhen's fair face, clearly reflecting the traces of tears that had slid down her cheeks.
When Lu Shize saw Lu Shizhen crying, his usually calm face immediately showed panic and helplessness: "Zhenzhen, why are you crying?"
"Did your brother bring up your leg? I won't mention it anymore, okay..."
The more concerned Lu Shize was, the more tears streamed down Lu Shizhen's face.
This feeling of home is like suddenly gulping down a glass of strong liquor; you feel fine at first, but the aftereffects are extremely strong.
A surge of warmth, both violent and gentle, washed over Lu Shizhen's eyes. Only then did she understand what it felt like to cry tears of joy—a feeling that she couldn't stop.
In the end, Xu Shiyue put her arm around Lu Shizhen's shoulder, wiping away her tears while gently reminding her in her ear, "Alright, Teacher Sixteen, please stop crying. Mr. Lu is already at a loss."
Lu Shizhen gave a puzzled "hmm", then looked up, sobbing, at Lu Shize, whose vision was blurred by tears.
The man looked somewhat bewildered, and his posture seemed a little stiff. He had completely lost his usual imposing aura, and instead, he appeared awkward and unnatural.
Lu Shize never expected that his helplessness would be directly exposed by Xu Shiyue as a form of comfort, even though this comfort was very effective.
He suddenly looked up at Xu Shiyue and saw that Xu Shiyue was also looking at him gently, with a hint of a smile in her eyes.
Lu Shize once said that they were the same kind of people, so it was the same for them to seek revenge.
So, for what seemed like the umpteenth time, Lu Shize had once again been outmaneuvered by Xu Shiyue.
But the facts cannot be denied, especially in front of his Zhenzhen.
Lu Shize pursed his lips. Not good at comforting people, he saw that Lu Shizhen's emotions had calmed down a bit in Xu Shiyue's arms, so he had no choice but to hand her over to Xu Shiyue and said, "Zhenzhen is in your care. I'll go arrange the medical check-up."
"Don't worry." Xu Shiyue nodded, her smile growing even wider in Lu Shize's gaze.
Like a victor.
Lu Shize's face was even more somber than when he arrived.
He glanced at Xu Shiyue, then ignored her "friendly" smile and turned to leave, as if to avoid seeing her altogether.
He took two steps toward the door, then stopped just before reaching it.
As if he had just thought of something, he suddenly turned around and subtly hinted to Lu Shizhen, "Zhenzhen, you've just woken up, you need to take care of yourself."
Lu Shizhen first made a decision.
Then, after realizing what Lu Shize was referring to, her tear-streaked face flushed red.
She vowed that from now on, she would always lock the door before doing anything!
must!
Lu Shizhen spent the entire afternoon at the hospital. Lu Shize arranged a series of meticulous physical examinations for her, and even performed genetic testing on her.
To be honest, Lu Shizhen didn't know if she had brought any of her original illnesses with her when she came to this world from that other world.
The wait was a little nerve-wracking, but fortunately the test results were good; she is now in good health, just a little anemic.
The round moon, like a disc, shone brightly on the upper right corner of the windshield as the car drove by.
The stars, like diamonds scattered on a black drapery, twinkled in the city's night sky as it was about to fall asleep, carried by the comfortable summer breeze.
Xu Shiyue drove through the almost empty roads of the villa area, glanced up at the rearview mirror at the back seat piled high with health supplements, and then looked at Lu Shizhen, who had a worried look on her face, and reminded her, "Teacher Sixteen, don't look like that. If Mr. Lu knew that the things he went to the trouble of preparing for you made you unhappy, he would be sad."
Perhaps it was this tacit understanding; Lu Shizhen immediately picked up on the teasing in Xu Shiyue's words.
She turned to look at Xu Shiyue, who seemed to enjoy watching the drama unfold, and immediately said, "I'm not the only one in our family with anemia. Your condition is much worse than mine, Miss Xu."
Xu Shiyue smiled upon hearing this and said directly, "I don't mind eating with Teacher Sixteen."
Upon hearing this, Lu Shizhen immediately seemed to realize something and turned to the side.
His dark eyes were fixed on her delicate, fair profile in the moonlight, and his deep smile held a hint of ambiguity: "Then I can just devour you."
Upon hearing this, Xu Shiyue turned her head and returned Lu Shizhen's smile, her slightly curved eyes exuding a captivating charm, as if silently expressing her agreement.
Just then, Xu Shiyue's car drove into the yard.
Before Lu Shizhen could say anything, Yuanzi rushed over and wagged its tail incessantly at Lu Shizhen from outside the passenger window.
Who can resist a dog's enthusiasm?
Lu Shizhen pushed open the car door and got out, squatted down and hugged Yuanzi, then started petting the dog like crazy: "Yuanzi, did you miss your mom?"
"Woof!" Yuanzi barked crisply, wagging its tail even more vigorously.
It sniffed Lu Shizhen's scent and responded to her questions with great enthusiasm, almost pushing her to the ground.
Lu Shizhen, on the other hand, tried her best to maintain her balance and shook Yuanzi's ears even more enthusiastically: "Oh my Yuanzi, Mom didn't spoil you for nothing."
As they continued interacting, Lu Shizhen subconsciously tried to find Xu Shiyue's location.
But as soon as she turned around, she noticed Aunt Sun silently wiping away her tears with a handkerchief at the door.
Even the usually meticulous and serious head butler had tears in his eyes.
"Aunt Sun, why are you crying?" Lu Shizhen stepped forward, trying to comfort Aunt Sun, but heard Aunt Sun say, "It's alright, Miss. My eyes are just a little sensitive to the wind lately, and I can't stand it when it blows."
Lu Shizhen immediately understood what Aunt Sun meant and said in response, "Then you must take good care of yourself."
Aunt Sun nodded, her voice choked with emotion, and said, "Now that Miss is back, everything will be alright."
After saying that, Aunt Sun did not forget her duties as a housekeeper. She pushed open the villa door and said to Lu Shizhen with a smile through her tears, "Welcome home, Miss."
This is Lu Shizhen's second time here.
Although this time it was a shorter period of five years compared to the last time, everything in the villa was the same as before, yet nothing was quite the same.
I don't know when Aunt Sun got the news, but in order to welcome Lu Shizhen back, the whole villa was cleaned up.
Even though it was already evening, the flowers in every vase in the room were still so vibrant and glistening with dew.
They are all welcoming themselves in their best condition.
This was the first time in all these years that Lu Shizhen had been treated with such seriousness and care.
Despite not wanting it to be this way, Lu Shizhen couldn't help but tear up.
She could hardly believe it, and was even afraid that she was dreaming. It wasn't until she followed Xu Shiyue back to the room that she dared to say to her, "Shiyue, pinch me."
"Why are you pinching me?" Xu Shiyue asked with a light smile, her calm voice punctuated by the sound of the door locking.
The moonlight cast the shadows of the people in the room onto the window, drawing closer inch by inch.
Suddenly, Lu Shizhen's waist was grabbed from behind, and she was caught off guard by a slender and gentle arm.
“I have a better way to prove you’re not dreaming.” Xu Shiyue’s lips brushed against Lu Shizhen’s earlobe seemingly unintentionally, her voice even gentler than her actions. “Would Teacher Sixteen like to enjoy your midnight snack now?”
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