Chapter 328 Extra: Approval from the Eldest Brother 2
Tu Chaoxi turned around leisurely, walked straight over, and sat down in front of Tu Yao.
He asked patiently, "Come on, what did you just say? Say it again."
Tu Yao: ...
Tu Yao subconsciously looked towards the door.
I just turned my head—
"Look at me! What are you doing guarding the doorway?!"
Tu Yao was startled, and when she turned around, Tu Chaoxi's face had already fallen.
Tu Yao blinked: "...Brother, you're scary."
Tu Chaoxi: ...
Tu Chaoxi rubbed her face, trying to calm herself down: "When did this happen?"
Lin Yue also looked over in confusion.
Nan Ke leaned against the edge of the central island platform, raised an eyebrow, and continued tidying up the herbs.
He wasn't surprised.
But the next second.
Tu Yao subconsciously shrank back: "...Four years ago."
"Four years ago???!"
Tu Chaoxi stood up abruptly.
If Lin Yue hadn't suffered a relapse of his leg injury, he would have jumped up in shock too.
Even Nan Ke's smile froze slightly, and his hand holding the herbs instantly stopped in mid-air.
He wasn't shocked that Tu Yao and Xu Chi were together, but he assumed that the two had only confirmed their relationship that night.
After all, experiencing a disaster together makes it especially easy for Tu Xiaomao to develop courage and confidence.
Whether facing setbacks or relationships.
Indeed, Nan Ke believed without a doubt that it was his sister who took the first step to break the ice.
But... four years ago?
Nan Ke put down the herbs, looked up at Tu Yao in the distance, curved the corners of his lips, and tried his best to keep his tone gentle.
"...When was it four years ago?"
How come he doesn't remember this?
All eyes turned to her, and Tu Yao felt a chill run down her spine.
Just as I was about to speak, suddenly, with a "click," the door opened.
At the entrance, a young man in a smart trench coat, his face slightly flushed, nodded amicably to Madam Jiang.
"Sorry for opening the door without permission."
Xu Chi glanced around and his gaze landed precisely on the girl on the sofa. He smiled reassuringly.
He then slightly raised his gaze to look at his brothers, each of whom was reacting differently.
He said frankly, "It was four years ago, just before spring."
He laughed as he spoke.
Unlike others, he and Tu Xiaomao did not go through the process of pursuing, confessing, or dating.
But before the end of that winter, Tu Xiaomao ran into his house like a reckless and joyful little deer, gave him an unprecedentedly warm hug, and told him that she was not afraid of anything when she liked someone.
From that moment on, they all accepted that everything was different.
Four years ago, in the spring...
Tu Chaoxi's head was spinning, making it difficult to calculate the exact time in a short period of time.
But when he saw Xu Chi's beaming face, he became displeased.
Almost instinctively, he rolled up his sleeves, put on a stern face, and walked toward the door.
Tu Yao: !!!
Tu Yao quickly scrambled up from the sofa, "Brother!"
She rushed forward, covering her head, and blocked the person behind her.
Tu Chaoxi almost choked on her breath, staring wide-eyed: "Tu Xiaomao, what do you mean? Do you think I'm going to eat him?!"
Tu Yao felt a little guilty: "...I know you don't eat people, but you look like you want to beat someone up!"
"Me, beat him up?!" Tu Chaoxi laughed angrily: "Why would I beat him up!"
"...So what do you want to do?"
"What am I going to do! I want to ask him when and how he kidnapped you!"
"But Xiaochi is my boyfriend, so I should be the one explaining."
"Explain? Explain what?!"
Tu Yao's ears turned red, and she blurted out, "Because I'm the one who kidnapped Xiao Chi!"
Tu Chaoxi, Nan Ke, and Lin Yue: ? ? ?
There was a moment of silence in the air.
Tu Chaoxi frowned: "...What?"
"What do you mean you kidnapped him?"
"...I'm the one who kidnapped Koike."
Tu Yao briefly recalled, "Because I was the one who went to find Xiao Chi four years ago."
"Four years later, I was the one who approached Koike first."
As she spoke, she gained confidence: "I was the one who hugged him first four years ago!"
"Oh, and four years later, I was the one who kissed him first!"
"But four years later, not only did I not remember you, I also forgot about Koike."
Tu Yao, with her neck stiffened, concluded confidently: "Brother, I'm like a heartless man!"
Tu Chaoxi & Nan Ke & Lin Yue: ...
The air was deathly still.
Tu Chaoxi was speechless, her hand trembling as she pointed at Tu Yao, unable to utter a word for a long time.
...reversing the Heavenly Gang.
This is utterly upside down!
Tu Chaoxi always thought his character was a heartbroken older brother whose younger sister was kidnapped by a wealthy tycoon.
But the more Tu Yao messed things up, the more guilty he felt!
According to Tu Yao's logic, not only did she steal Xu Chi away, but she also became a "heartless man" who ran away after confessing her feelings?!
Tu Chaoxi sometimes really wanted to take his sister's brain and study it thoroughly!
What are you thinking about all day long?
But seeing Tu Yao confidently accusing him of being a heartless man, he was at his wit's end.
Madam Jiang couldn't help but laugh.
The old lady was remarkably prescient; she patted Lin Yue's hand, stood up, and left the children alone.
As for her, she is getting old and needs to stay away from high-risk environments.
Xu Chi was firmly protected behind the girl, and he also laughed.
However, unlike Madam Jiang, he quickly suppressed his smile.
While his girlfriend was fighting for him like a little warrior, he thought he should at least keep a serious demeanor.
Tu Yao sniffed, “...Anyway, anyway, you can’t scold Xiao Chi.”
"Go ahead and curse me!"
Tu Chaoxi tried to calm herself down, "...I've said it a hundred times, I didn't want to eat him, and I didn't want to curse him!"
"...Since you and him were already together, why didn't you tell me?"
"If you're too embarrassed to tell me, tell your second brother or your youngest brother. Why don't you tell Grandma?!"
Tu Yao stared at him blankly, and suddenly she understood why Tu Chaoxi had been unhappy all along.
She couldn't help but grab Xu Chi's hand. Her brother, like Xiao Chi, was also protesting for the right to know.
But Tu Yao really didn't know how to bring it up.
For the first time, the look in his eyes as he looked at Tu Chaoxi revealed helplessness and a hint of confusion.
She immediately deflated, "...because I forgot."
Tu Chaoxi: ...
There's no way to refute it; Tu Xiaomao has truly forgotten.
"...Why didn't you tell us four years ago?"
Tu Yao blinked, looking even more helpless.
"...I didn't have time to say it."
Tu Chaoxi: ...
Tu Chaoxi's displeasure instantly froze.
Those two short sentences brought him back to reality, like two knives stabbing into Tu Chaoxi's heart.
Xu Chi said that they officially got together four years ago in the spring.
He looked down at Tu Yao, trying to confirm: "...Four years ago, in the spring, was that the day you disappeared?"
Tu Yao lowered her head and did not answer.
But the expressions of everyone in the circle changed.
Lin Yue was a beat slow, turning to Nan Ke to confirm: "...Did Tu Xiaomao disappear right after he and Chi Ge got together?"
Nan Ke: ...
Four years have passed, and Nan Ke now has a relatively stable emotional state and a deeper tolerance for life and death, but she still can't withstand someone so recklessly emphasizing it repeatedly.
"...Third brother, say less."
Lin Yue immediately fell silent.
But Tu Chaoxi seemed to suddenly wake up and subconsciously looked at the tall and handsome young man behind the girl.
He always stood at the closest distance to Tu Yao, and Tu Yao was always within his peripheral vision.
Except for one being a little darker and the other a little thinner, they look almost the same as they did four years ago.
Tu Yao remained silent, and so did he.
Tu Chaoxi's eyes suddenly reddened.
The next second, as if his meridians had been opened, he immediately made a decision: "Talk! You two, talk right now! Talk however you want!"
Damn it, what's wrong with his sister dating?! His sister has suffered so much, what's wrong with her wanting to date!
He waved his hand aggressively: "Let's talk now!"
Tu Yao was taken aback, "...Huh?"
"What? You heard me right? You two, talk freely and boldly! Talk for a long, long time!"
Tu Chaoxi was incredibly generous.
Tu Yao's eyes lit up instantly, and she turned around and tugged at Xu Chi's sleeve: "Xiao Chi! Did you hear that!"
Xu Chi chuckled and squeezed her hand back: "I heard you, I heard you."
He glanced at the small suitcase near the island platform and asked, "Are you moving today?"
Tu Yao nodded: "We're moving soon, Xiao Chi. I haven't seen the house my grandma bought for me yet. Come with me to see it!"
"good."
The young man in front of me looked to be in good spirits.
But Tu Yao couldn't help but look at his exposed arm, pulling it to check it repeatedly: "Xiao Chi, are your injuries all healed?"
Xu Chi: "Alright, you're almost fully recovered."
Tu Yao frowned: "What about your leg? I remember you injured your leg too. Maybe you shouldn't come with me this afternoon."
Xu Chi smiled and said, "But I still need to get acquainted with your door."
Tu Yao blinked: "...Oh."
Tu Chaoxi: ...
She said softly, "...I told you to talk, not to talk in front of me now."
He can be generous when he wants to be, but seeing this makes him seem stingy again.
Glancing at the teacups on the coffee table, Tu Chaoxi said, "Tu Xiaomao, Grandma forgot her teacup. Take it inside for her."
"Use your left hand to take it."
Tu Yao said "Oh," put down Xu Chi's arm, walked over, picked up the cup, took two steps, and then turned back to look at her.
"...Brother, are you deliberately trying to get rid of me?"
Tu Chaoxi: ...
Tu Yao glanced at him: "I can tell."
Tu Yao sighed: "Then I'll give you five minutes. I'll come out in five minutes, okay?"
Tu Chaoxi: ...
Tu Chaoxi: "Go away!"
"You think you're so smart? Go in, go in!"
Tu Yao laughed and ran into the room.
His steps were quick, and his laughter was bright.
Tu Chaoxi watched her retreating figure, her expression slightly complicated.
Having someone she likes seems to make Tu Yao very happy.
This is a different kind of happiness than when I first had my three older brothers and my grandmother.
It's normal; having family, friends, and loved ones is a unique experience in itself.
And Tu Yao is possessing it all, which is truly... something to be happy about.
Tu Chaoxi breathed a sigh of relief and finally looked at Xu Chi.
The young man opposite, who was also watching them leave, noticed and turned his gaze away.
The moment their eyes met, Tu Chaoxi let out a helpless snort.
...In fact, if it were anyone else, he could have encouraged Tu Yao to take her time choosing, compare different options, and advised her to broaden her horizons and not be fixated on one person.
But unfortunately, the opposite side is Xu Chi.
If there is anyone in this world, besides family, who would treat Tu Yaohao unconditionally and selflessly, there is only Xu Chi.
And this person who was willing to give everything for Tu Yao never mentioned to them over the years that he had transitioned from a friend to a new identity.
She even willingly endured his displaced anger in the building that year.
That day, the brothers were devastated by the truth, but looking back, Xu Chi had also experienced great joy and sorrow.
Tu Chaoxi opened her mouth, "...I haven't had a chance to thank you yet."
He kept his promise from that day and kept a close watch on Tu Yao.
The shadows cast on everyone in the port city back then can now be completely dispelled.
After speaking, Tu Chaoxi let out a long breath, remained silent for a few seconds, and then continued.
"There's one more thing..."
"Teacher Tu, you don't need to apologize to me."
Before he could finish speaking, Xu Chi interrupted him softly.
Tu Chaoxi was taken aback.
Across from him, Xu Chi smiled faintly: "Look ahead."
Tu Chaoxi remained silent for a long time.
"...Yes, look forward."
"You're right, we need to look forward..."
The next second, "Five minutes are up!"
Across from her, Tu Yao peeked out and nervously surveyed the area.
Meeting Tu Chaoxi's gaze, he chuckled, "Actually, it's four minutes and fifty seconds."
"...Brother, can I come out now?"
Tu Chaoxi: ...
Tu Chaoxi's words got stuck in her throat.
But it seems there's nothing more to say.
There's nothing more to say.
He stood up, walked over and patted Tu Yao on the head, leaving her with a comment.
"Take your boyfriend to meet the family."
Tu Yao froze for a second.
He immediately smiled and replied, "Got it!"
...
Seeing this, Lin Yue instinctively spoke up, "Second Brother, Eldest Brother is now a magpie..."
Realizing something, he quickly shut up.
Nan Ke patted his silly younger brother and laughed out loud.
"Third brother, you don't need to cover your mouth this time, speak boldly."
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