After being together for so long, Lu Zhaodi never let him have any contact with people from her family, while Lu Chen's motto was "he won't tell unless asked."
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we missed so much time.
“Jia Ran keeps talking about you, but her dad and I are too busy, taking her around everywhere, and we really can’t find the time to take her back to see you. Besides, you saw it last time, so I don’t really want to go back.”
The indifference in her words indicated that she no longer cared about her nominal family members, but not caring didn't mean she wanted to see them, because she found them disgusting.
Ye Zhiyu: "We'll all be in Beijing from now on, so there will be plenty of opportunities."
Knowing they wanted to buy home appliances, Chen Binlong clapped his hands: "Isn't it a coincidence that we..." He looked around and lowered his voice: "We just received a new batch of goods. Why don't you take your sister-in-law to pick some out?"
Lu Chen asked Ye Zhiyu for her opinion.
"Okay, I haven't seen where you work yet."
He ruffled her hair with his large hand: "There's nothing to see, it's all just merchandise."
Ye Zhiyi thought that warehouses like theirs must be in remote, sparsely populated areas.
On the contrary, right in a busy street, there's a huge basement.
Seeing through Ye Zhiyu's thoughts, Lu Chen explained, "The truly wise live in seclusion in the city. The more open and honest you are, the more normal you appear. Being sneaky and secretive only makes you more likely to arouse suspicion."
True masters hide in plain sight? It's like the darkest place is under the lamp, isn't it?
The goods were displayed in a wide variety of ways, all neatly categorized and arranged.
"Sister-in-law, the appliances are over here."
It has everything: refrigerator, washing machine, and television.
"Oh, by the way, here's a set of European-style furniture that just arrived. Do you like it?"
Chen Binlong was already prepared; as long as Ye Zhiyu nodded, he would have someone come and carry it. This kind of European-style furniture was still very popular.
Ye Zhiyu glanced at it and then looked away, choosing a minimalist style from among the many flashy options, as she didn't like overly complicated furniture.
They ordered two sets of home appliances, but as for furniture, it depends on their own needs when they propose to the bride.
Lu Chen took out his wallet, but Chen Binlong grabbed it: "What are you doing? Does that kid look down on me? We've been on equal footing for a while now. You're a boss too. Do bosses have to pay for their own stuff?"
The wallet was stuffed back into his pocket, and Lu Chen shrugged.
“Take another look. Let’s have lunch together. I’ll go pick up my daughter. She’s been talking about the pretty sister who saved her all day long.”
Ye Zhiyu recalled the little girl who had stayed obediently by her side from beginning to end, without crying or making a fuss.
"Okay, I haven't seen her in a long time either. She's very well-behaved."
Lu Zhaodi sighed and took Ye Zhiyu's arm: "I wish she would be a little willful and make a fuss. It's not a good thing for a girl to be too sensible."
What does it mean to be sensible? It means to be obedient, well-behaved, and not to cause trouble.
But people are emotional, especially a girl.
Suppressing one's own personality, being obedient and sensible, sacrificing oneself to please others, not being able to have emotions, not being able to argue, not being able to make a fuss, and not even being allowed to cry out loud.
Is he still a complete person?
Lu Zhaodi tilted her head slightly. Sometimes she would think that it would be better if she had given birth to a boy. Look at her younger brother, how wonderful he is! He has his mother to support and plan for him, and when he grows up, his older sister will earn money for him to get married.
Ye Zhiyu patted her arm: "Jia Ran is sensible, but only towards you guys. I feel she is quite opinionated."
Although they only met once, Lu Zhaodi taught her to remain calm in that environment, even when faced with a grandmother who favored sons over daughters.
For a mother, the happiest thing is when her child is praised.
At noon, we booked a private room at a restaurant in Wangfujing.
Just as they sat down, Chen Binlong brought his daughter Chen Jiaran in.
The little girl was still so adorable. When she saw the beautiful older sister she had been longing for, she rushed over and hugged Ye Zhiyu's waist.
"Sister Ye, I miss you so much."
Ye Zhiyu: "I miss you too. Oh, let me see, your chubby little face is so cute."
Chen Jiaran's eyes sparkled as her cheek was pinched: "Sister, you're pretty too."
After hugging for a while, Ye Zhiyu's forehead was covered in fine beads of sweat. Seeing this, she quickly separated the two.
"Jia Ran, stop carrying her, it's so hot." He picked her up and placed her on the stool next to Ye Zhiyu.
"Also, you can't call me 'sister' anymore. Your Uncle Lu and Aunt Ye are married. He and your father are brothers. Aunt Ye calls me 'sister,' so you have to call me 'auntie.'"
Lu Zhaodi was very patient and carefully explained the relationship between the people to her daughter.
"Ah~ But Sister Ye is very young. Okay, Aunt Ye."
The little girl was very unwilling. In her opinion, Ye Zhiyu was a fairy, so how could she call her aunt?
Ye Zhiyu thought to herself that she didn't mind each calling the other what she wanted, a twenty-year-old aunt...
After thinking about it, I decided against it. I figured they wouldn't understand her mindset if I told them.
Lu Chen and Ye Zhiyu did not choose the traditional courtyard house, but instead opted for a two-story villa.
It has its own small garden, with a small pavilion and swing nearby. It's the perfect place to relax, enjoy the fragrance of flowers, drink tea, and read a book.
The first floor has a kitchen, living room, dining room, public restroom, and storage room.
The second floor has a master bedroom and two guest bedrooms, with balconies. Originally there were three guest bedrooms, but Lu Chen converted one of them into Ye Zhiyu's walk-in closet. A door was opened between the two rooms for her convenience.
The plumbing, electrical work, plastering, flooring, etc., have all been done long ago, and the ventilation time has been sufficient.
A truckload of home appliances and another of furniture were being moved in and out in a lively manner, attracting the attention of the surrounding neighbors.
Those who own houses here are all wealthy and powerful.
A few months ago, the house was bought, and everyone was wondering what kind of person the new neighbor would be, but they only saw the person who was decorating, not the owner.
Among the two cars today, one driven by a man and the other by a woman with outstanding manners, they are most likely the owners of the house.
"This house has been under renovation for so long, and today we can finally move in."
Lu Chen and Ye Zhiyu were directing the workers to move things when they heard this and looked towards the door.
She was a woman wearing a light green cheongsam dress, her hair half-tied up, long and reaching her waist, exuding a youthful and artistic vibe.
Ye Zhiyu nodded politely and asked, "May I ask who you are?"
"Ah, I'm your neighbor on the left, my name is Zuo Qingqing. Hello, I hope we can get along well in the future." She spoke politely, but there was no expectation in her eyes, only a hint of indifference.
Ye Zhiyu: "So are we."
"Are you two a couple?" From her brief observation, the man's gaze on the woman was gentle and affectionate. He lagged behind her by half a step, like a younger brother, but wasn't that also a form of protection?
With him behind me and everything in front of me within his sight, whatever I encounter is within his reaction range.
Most importantly, the flavor of the two is sweet, so sweet it's cloying.
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