"...So, is it okay once you're an adult?"
"What?"
Shi Youxi leaned down, looking at her. With just a slight lowering of his head, his hair could touch Mu Yiran's forehead.
"Once I'm an adult, will you hold my hand, touch me, and hug me?"
Just like they used to be.
But this clearly belonged to him!
Seeing his sister interact with anyone other than him, even just glancing at them, filled Shi Youxi with immense anger.
He could only see his sister, and his sister could only look at him! She only held his hand and touched him!
Shi Youxi could hold her hand whenever he wanted; he wanted to lick his sister's fingers, kiss her face, and bury himself in her arms to smell her scent.
But--
"Young Master, Miss Cheng is now the master's wife and your stepmother. It's fine to act in front of outsiders, but there's no need to be so intimate. You've gone too far... If word gets out, it won't be good for the master and you, or for Miss Cheng either."
The words about the tattooed arm lingered in his mind, suppressing Shi Youxi's impulse each time.
But when will that be possible?
"Is it okay as long as I'm an adult?"
Mu Yiran felt even more dizzy. She pinched Shi Youxi's cheek and scolded him with a laugh, "When you're an adult, of course you'll be holding hands with your girlfriend. Why are you still following me?"
Shi Youxi lacked parental love during his childhood, and this lack of love made him feel insecure and crave companionship.
But he will have all of that in the future; besides himself, he will also have friends and lovers.
Shi Youxi frowned. What did this have to do with whether he had a girlfriend or not?
"I don't want a girlfriend. I only want you."
Mu Yiran rubbed her temples, a wave of weakness washing over her. Hearing the boy's stubborn yet awkward tone, she understood and said, "So that's your boyfriend? Auntie's very open-minded, it's no big deal. I'll talk to Shi Yan for you later..."
She mumbled in a drawn-out tone, and a few seconds later, her head slumped against Shi Youxi's body, and she fell silent.
"......."
"But all I want is my sister..."
Shi Youxi held the woman's body and pulled her into his arms, inhaling the fragrance emanating from Mu Yiran's hair and skin with fascination.
He doesn't need a boyfriend or girlfriend; Shi Youxi has absolutely no interest in those superficial relationships.
Shi Youxi didn't want a love as painful and foolish as her father's and mother's.
All he wants is his sister, and all he needs is for her to stay by his side.
Shi Youxi carefully laid the woman down on the bed. He stroked her swollen left ankle, then slowly lowered his head and kissed her. The boy's eyes were deep and unfathomable.
Since my sister can't just keep an eye on him because of those people, then we should just get rid of them all.
...
"Mr. Cheng, I have already sent you the documents from today's work that require your review and signature via email."
While checking her email, Mu Yiran said to her phone, "I received it. Thank you for your help."
Li Bu Huo chuckled and said, "It's all I should do. Mr. Cheng, please take good care of your injury these next few days and get back to the company soon. I'll be thinking of you."
"A good employee who always cares about their superiors, Cheng's will definitely not treat you unfairly in the future." Mu Yiran's silver tongue slapped the ambiguous atmosphere to death.
The woman ended the call under the pretext of handling business. Li Bu Huo gripped his phone, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.
Another vibration. Li Bu Huo took out another phone from the drawer, saw the caller ID, answered it, and a cryptic smile appeared on his lips.
"Yes... the photos are on that man's phone. I heard it with my own ears."
"I'll go see that person first."
"Don't worry, Madam Su."
Li Bu Huo hung up the phone and recalled the conversation he overheard at school yesterday afternoon between Cheng Ran and that man.
Once the photos are exposed, it will be another blow to Shi Yan and Cheng Ran's relationship. Su Tian wants to use this to make them divorce, but she has no idea that the two are only in a fake marriage.
"This won't do..." Li Bu Huo opened a photo on his phone and stared intently at the three people in the picture.
He had promised her that he would protect Cheng Ran no matter what.
The photos absolutely must be deleted.
Mu Yiran has been staying at home these past two days to recover from her foot injury.
The day she had arranged with Andrei was this afternoon, but she was still sitting on the sofa biting her nails, and Mu Yiran hadn't decided who to ask to go to the hotel with her.
"Auntie, it's time to apply the medicine."
Shi Youxi walked into the living room with a tube of ointment. He naturally lifted Mu Yiran's calf and placed it on his knee. He dipped his cool fingertips in the ointment and circled it around her ankle.
Mu Yiran realized what was happening and tried to pull her leg back, but it was too late. Shi Youxi easily pinched her, and although the force was not strong, it made Mu Yiran unable to move.
Mu Yiran awkwardly curled her toes, while secretly observing whether there was anyone else in the living room.
Shi Youxi has been clinging to her a lot these past two days.
But he only took the initiative to apply the medicine to her, and even ran back from school at noon. Apart from applying the medicine, the boy didn't do anything else.
But Mu Yiran inexplicably sensed Shi Youxi's unusual attitude towards her.
"Ahem, thank you, Xiao Xi." As soon as Shi Youxi let go of her hand, Mu Yiran immediately pulled her foot back. She glanced at the boy wiping his hands and said, "How did you sleep at noon? Will you be energetic in class later? Do you want me to make you a cup of coffee?"
"Didn't you used to drink it often?" Thinking back, she realized that she had never seen Shi Youxi drink coffee since she transmigrated.
Upon hearing this, Shi Youxi looked up at her and smiled, "How did Auntie know I used to drink that often?"
"Ah? Oh... I heard the housekeeper mention it." Mu Yiran let it slip and stood up awkwardly. "I want some. I'll make you a cup too. Do you want sugar and milk?"
Shi Youxi watched Mu Yiran touching her hair and scratching her neck, feeling both amused and extremely satisfied.
He followed slowly behind Mu Yiran, and the two stood together in front of the water bar. "Add both, make them sweeter, I like sweet drinks."
Mu Yiran responded, and poured another spoonful of sugar into her hand. Sure enough, the taste was the same as when she was a child.
The aroma of bitter coffee lingered around the two of them, while Shi Youxi, smelling the sweet scent, drank it all in one gulp.
He gazed at the woman pecking lightly beside him.
My sister wore lipstick today; it was a tinted lipstick, and the brown coffee stains gave her pink lips a glossy sheen.
It's shiny and looks so soft...
Shi Youxi felt a little thirsty for some reason. He took a bottle of ice water from the refrigerator and gulped it down. The burning sensation in his heart was indeed reduced quite a bit.
"Auntie, the grade is having a 100-day countdown rally and coming-of-age ceremony next month. Can you come?"
"Huh? You're having your coming-of-age ceremony so early?" Mu Yiran licked the coffee off her lips, completely unaware that this action made the boy's earlobes turn red instantly.
"It's April, it's not early."
Upon hearing this, Mu Yiran realized that she had been in this world for a week, and this weekend was the day she was to have dinner with the Cheng family at Qinhe Royal Restaurant.
Help, I'm so tired.
I went on dates every few days, but not a single one of them was a good person.
"When all the students' parents come back, Auntie, can you come too? Aren't you one of my parents too?"
Shi Youxi put down the mineral water bottle and leaned closer to Mu Yiran.
"Okay, I'll definitely go." Mu Yiran really wanted to attend this kind of occasion. Seeing Shi Youxi taking the oath on stage would make this old mother feel extremely proud and satisfied.
Upon hearing her affirmative answer, Shi Youxi's eyes crinkled at the corners. Just as she was about to say something, a rough, tattooed voice came from the corridor.
"Young Master! Your package has arrived."
The tattooed man saw the two from the corridor and walked in. "Oh, Madam is here too."
He handed a cardboard box to Shi Youxi. Mu Yiran looked at it curiously for a few moments, but seeing that the boy didn't tell her what it was, she didn't ask.
Her gaze swept over the tattooed, muscular body, and then, as if struck by a thought, her eyes lit up.
"I'm going to school now, Auntie will wait for me at home."
"Okay, go ahead."
Shi Youxi walked to the living room, stuffed the cardboard box into his backpack, greeted Mu Yiran, ignored the tattooed arm that said goodbye to him, and went straight out.
As soon as the boy's figure disappeared in front of the villa along with the car, Mu Yiran jumped up from the sofa; her legs were already able to walk normally again.
The tattooed man came here today not only to give Shi Youxi something, but also to take his shift; today it was his turn to monitor Cheng Ran.
Recently, the tattooed man has become obsessed with Lego. His husband said that he was restless and needed to calm down, so he gave him a Lego set. However, the tattooed man's living space was a mess and he had nowhere to put it. He argued with Uncle Lin and finally got permission to put the Lego set in the side hall of the villa.
He carefully stacked the miniature building blocks, and a magnificent castle was beginning to take shape. Just as he was about to put the roses on the castle, his arm was suddenly slapped.
"Smack!"
The elbow struck the tip of the castle, the blocks wobbled, and then collapsed.
"Damn it, Uncle Lin!" The tattooed man, holding the building blocks, turned around with a fierce look on his face, only to see Mu Yiran standing behind him, laughing.
"Hello, Miss Cheng. What can I do for you?"
Mu Yiran leaned closer to him mysteriously, covering her mouth with one hand and said, "Sleeve tattoo, how about coming to the hotel with me?"
"......."
Tattooed arm (clutching her clothes tightly, face full of shame and indignation): Uncle Lin! Help me!!!
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