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◎ “I can even sleep in the toilet!”◎
Xu Yingxi didn't reply to the message immediately, but looked at Xu Xingluo who was sitting in the back seat with her.
The boy half-closed his eyes and looked a little sleepy.
However, feeling Xu Yingxi's gaze, Xu Xingluo forced himself to ask, "What happened, sister?"
Looking at the boy's face, Xu Yingxi took back what she was about to say and asked, "Did you not sleep well last night?"
Xu Xingluo nodded slightly, and admitted a little embarrassedly: "Well, I was a little nervous, so..."
Perhaps because he was sleepy, the boy's eyes were wet, looking like some kind of small animal.
Xu Yingxi: “…”
As a female college student in her early twenties, she thought that no matter how much she cultivated her relationship with Xu Xingluo, she could never truly put herself into the role of a mother.
It was rationality and a sense of responsibility that drove her to take charge of Xu Xingluo's daily life and try her best to make him live more comfortably before he traveled back to his original world.
However, at this moment, she actually felt that something called "maternal love" seemed to burst out in her heart.
Even if it was only a brief moment.
Xu Xingluo: "What's wrong?"
Xu Yingxi: "...Nothing."
After a two-second pause, she said, "Go to sleep. I'll call you when we get there."
Xu Xingluo blinked: "Yeah."
Before falling asleep, Xu Xingluo unconsciously curled up the corners of his mouth.
The mother just now seemed particularly gentle.
Xu Yingxi withdrew her gaze from the boy's delicate profile and returned her eyes to the text message sent by Song Siyao.
Her first reaction when she received the message was to refuse, but now she has changed her mind.
Xu Yingxi: [Okay, let's go together. I also want to buy him a gift.]
Xu Yingxi: [I'm free tomorrow daytime. Can we meet at a shopping mall? Preferably one far from our school. I don't want to run into anyone I know.]
Xu Yingxi: [How about I choose a meeting place and send it to you.]
She sent three messages in a row, which she usually only did to people she was familiar with.
She and Song Siyao were not that familiar with each other yet, but after all, they had talked about Xu Xingluo's affairs today, and Xu Yingxi subconsciously classified Song Siyao as one of "her own".
Song Siyao: [Okay.]
Xu Yingxi stared at the word "good" and was distracted for a moment.
To some extent, Song Siyao seemed to meet her requirements for a boyfriend: to be obedient to her in everything.
The car came down from the overpass and slowly stopped at the entrance of an upscale residential area.
Xu Zhaoxue stopped living with her parents after she started working. She has moved to several different places and now rents this house this year.
Xu Yingxi patted Xu Xingluo on the shoulder: "Wake up, we're here."
Xu Xingluo rubbed his eyes, half asleep and half awake: "Mom?"
Xu Yingxi raised her eyebrows: "Hmm?"
Xu Xingluo finally came to his senses and quickly changed his tone: "Sister!"
Fortunately, the driver in the front seat just smiled, thinking that the boy was half asleep and calling out for help.
The two got out of the car, and Xu Yingxi took Xu Xingluo to find the building where Xu Zhaoxue lived based on her memory.
Xu Xingluo followed behind his mother, feeling a little nervous: "Are you going to tell my aunt about my identity?"
Xu Yingxi: "Yes."
Xu Xingluo: "Then...what if my aunt doesn't believe me?"
Xu Yingxi: "Your aunt usually believes what I say. Plus, with the paternity test, it shouldn't be a big problem."
Xu Xingluo nodded: "Oh."
Xu Yingxi: "You'll see your aunt later. You don't have to rush to talk. I'll talk first."
Xu Xingluo: "Okay!"
As they were talking, the two of them went downstairs.
Xu Yingxi had the access card to her sister's house, so she swiped the card and went in.
The houses in this community are all one-floor-per-unit, and you can get directly to your doorstep after taking the elevator.
Xu Yingxi knocked on the door, and soon it was opened from the inside.
The person who came in looked like he had just arrived home not long ago. His clothes were a little wrinkled, as if he had just worn them from outside and had not had time to change them.
Seeing Xu Yingxi and the boy beside her, Xu Zhaoxue raised her eyebrows slightly and looked up and down at the young-looking boy.
Xu Xingluo subconsciously stood at attention with his back straight.
Thinking of his mother asking him not to talk nonsense, he pursed his lips and obediently let his aunt look at him.
After a few seconds, Xu Zhaoxue retracted her gaze and said, "Come in first. Take your slippers yourself."
Xu Yingxi and Xu Xingluo changed their shoes.
Xu Zhaoxue went back to her room and changed her clothes, and the three of them sat on the sofa in the living room.
"Tell me." Xu Zhaoxue crossed her legs and asked Xu Yingxi, "What's going on with this very important person?"
…
This was the second time Xu Yingxi explained to someone the bizarre thing of "time travel" in one day.
Fortunately, she had confidence in Xu Zhaoxue's ability to endure, and she was closer to her sister, so she didn't have all kinds of concerns like when facing Song Siyao.
So Xu Yingxi spoke fluently, recounting what happened after she and Xu Xingluo met for the first time, and also mentioned who Xu Xingluo's father was.
The two appraisal reports that Song Siyao had shown before, as well as Xu Xingluo's resume, were also useful.
Xu Zhaoxue remained a listener and did not interrupt Xu Yingxi.
But judging from Xu Zhaoxue's expression, this incident had a great impact on her, and she frowned from time to time.
Finally, Xu Yingxi finished speaking.
"Sister," Xu Yingxi asked, "how is it? What do you think?"
Xu Zhaoxue rubbed his temples.
"My biggest feeling right now," Xu Zhaoxue said, "is that she's truly my biological sister. As soon as I returned to China, she caused such a big incident for me."
Xu Yingxi: "I can't help it. I've thought about it over and over again. If I tell my parents about this, they'll definitely have a hard time accepting it. I can only tell you first."
Xu Zhaoxue: "That's true, but you should not tell your parents for now."
Xu Yingxi: "Yeah, I knew that you are the only one in this world who can understand me the most!"
"Don't flatter me," Xu Zhaoxue said. "Besides, I haven't even said I believe you yet."
Xu Yingxi: "But you know, I would never joke with you about this kind of thing, right?"
Xu Zhaoxue sighed.
Xu Yingxi is right.
Xu Zhaoxue and Xu Yingxi are five years apart in age. They lived together before Xu Zhaoxue went to college.
There were times when our relationship was not good, we had quarrels and cold wars.
Especially when both of them were in adolescence, the highest record was that they ignored each other for a whole month, which caused their family a lot of headaches.
But when it comes to their familiarity with each other, no third person can compare, including their parents.
So after hearing what Xu Yingxi said, Xu Zhaoxue was of course shocked, but she also instinctively believed that her sister would never lie to her.
"I need to think about this carefully," Xu Zhaoxue said. "I ordered takeout from Yunshanju. It should be here soon. Let's have dinner first."
Normally, we have a dedicated cook at home, but this time we came back from a trip early, so it would be inconvenient to call the cook who was resting at short notice.
Xu Zhaoxue glanced at the boy next to Xu Yingxi who had been silent for a long time, and said, "I ordered a portion for three people, but I don't know if it suits your taste."
When his mother and aunt were talking, Xu Xingluo didn't dare to interrupt and could only observe silently.
Hearing his aunt talking to him at this time, Xu Xingluo quickly replied: "Of course there is no problem. I like to eat whatever my mother and aunt like to eat!"
The first time someone called her "Aunt," Xu Zhaoxue felt a stir in her heart.
She raised the corner of her mouth and looked at Xu Yingxi: "Your son is quite cute."
Xu Yingxi: "That's right, don't you see how outstanding the child's mother is!"
Xu Zhaoxue sneered: "You're so conceited."
Xu Xingluo was delighted to hear this. He straightened his back and looked proud.
Before the takeaway arrived, Xu Zhaoxue went to the study to do some work and replied to a few emails.
The doorbell rang, and Xu Xingluo volunteered to go to the door to pick up the takeaway. After unpacking, he placed the dishes neatly on the dining table.
He ran to the kitchen and got three pairs of chopsticks, washed them and put them away.
He was busy working, but he didn't feel tired at all and was extremely happy.
His aunt's house was different from what he remembered. He must have moved to a new house later.
But Xu Xingluo still had a sense of home. Before he traveled through time, he often had meals with his mother and aunt.
The three of them sat down at the dining table and started eating dinner.
Xu Zhaoxue suddenly said, "I remembered something."
Xu Yingxi: "What?"
Xu Zhaoxue: "The Song Siyao you mentioned, I met him during the on-site defense session when I participated in a competition in my senior year. The people who participated in the defense at that time were all juniors and seniors, and he was the only freshman, so I have some impression of him."
It was rare to hear stories about his father when he was younger, so Xu Xingluo pricked up his ears.
Xu Yingxi was also a little curious: "And then?"
Xu Zhaoxue: "He spoke very well."
Xu Yingxi was surprised: "Really?"
Although I know that Song Siyao is very capable, it is really not easy to hear the evaluation of "very good" from Xu Zhaoxue.
She knew her sister's personality. She was very strict with herself and others. It was difficult to get her to say "not bad".
Xu Zhaoxue hummed, "He's much better than your previous boyfriends. It seems your choice of boyfriend isn't very good, but your choice of husband is just okay."
Xu Yingxi: “…”
I don't know why, but I feel a little unconvinced.
But she didn't want to speak for her ex-boyfriends.
Xu Yingxi thought she was quite eloquent and rarely got humiliated by others, but she always lost to Xu Zhaoxue.
Maybe this is blood suppression.
After enduring for a long time, Xu Yingxi finally said, "I don't choose boyfriends and husbands based on their academic level. I mainly look at their looks."
Xu Xingluo beside him hissed.
Xu Yingxi looked over: "What's wrong?"
Xu Xingluo covered his cheek, unable to speak due to the pain.
He was so engrossed in listening that he accidentally bit the bone while chewing the ribs and knocked out his teeth.
Xu Xingluo paused for several seconds and spit out the bone: "No... I'm fine..."
Xu Yingxi didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She took out a tissue and handed it over: "Be careful."
Then she continued to say to Xu Zhaoxue: "Appearance is more important than IQ. Two good-looking people will not give birth to ugly children, but a high IQ may not be passed on to the next generation."
Xu Xingluo: “…”
His mother was just continuing the previous topic and definitely had no other intention!
The dinner was spent in casual chatting.
After dinner, Xu Zhaoxue asked Xu Xingluo to watch TV in the living room and called Xu Yingxi to the study alone.
"If I understand correctly," Xu Zhaoxue asked Xu Yingxi, "have you decided to share Xu Xingluo's living expenses with Song Siyao, and other than that, keep your distance and maintain your current relationship?"
Xu Yingxi: "Yes."
Xu Zhaoxue frowned.
Xu Yingxi: "What's wrong?"
Xu Zhaoxue was silent for a few seconds.
"Nothing." She seemed to hesitate for a moment, but in the end said nothing.
Xu Zhaoxue: "Just now while eating, I thought about it and thought, maybe I can be Xu Xingluo's temporary guardian."
Xu Yingxi repeated with a hint of surprise: "Temporary guardian?"
Xu Zhaoxue: "Since you and Xu Xingluo are mother and son, I should be able to test for a kinship with him. I remember the law has relevant provisions. If he has no immediate relatives, I can apply to become his temporary guardian."
"That way, he won't have to go back to the orphanage during the winter and summer vacations. He can come live with me, or in the apartment I gave you."
Xu Yingxi actually forgot to consider the issue of winter and summer vacations.
Most middle schools will have winter vacation in three months. If Xu Xingluo is still unable to return by then, this issue will be indeed very important.
After thinking for a moment, Xu Yingxi nodded: "Okay."
After a pause, Xu Yingxi continued, "You're really thoughtful. I knew it was right to tell you about this."
Xu Zhaoxue: "Don't be too happy yet. This isn't 100% certain to work. I need to consult my friends in the relevant departments."
"Also," she added, "Where are you and Xu Xingluo going to stay tonight? Why don't you just stop bothering and stay at my place."
Xu Yingxi: "Don't you only have one guest room?"
Xu Zhaoxue just moved here this year, and Xu Yingxi has only been here a few times, but she still knows a few of the rooms.
Xu Zhaoxue: "There's a folding bed in the study, enough for one person."
In the living room, Xu Xingluo was absent-mindedly watching the football game on TV, and half of the time he was staring at the study door.
I don’t know what my mother and aunt are talking about, but it should be related to him, right?
Finally, the study door was opened.
Xu Xingluo quickly stared at the TV intently to show that he definitely did not eavesdrop.
Xu Yingxi: "Was the game good?"
Xu Xingluo: "Good... looks good!"
Xu Yingxi: "What's the score?"
Xu Xingluo was stunned for a moment, realizing he had no recollection of the event. He quickly checked the score in the upper right corner of the TV: "Ahem, that... one to zero!"
Xu Yingxi smiled and stopped teasing him.
"Your aunt just told me that she can apply to be your temporary guardian." She said, "How about it, are you willing?"
After a moment of hesitation, Xu Xingluo nodded: "Okay!"
Xu Yingxi: "Also, your aunt's house only has one guest room. Would you like to sleep on the folding bed in the study?"
Xu Xingluo was stunned again.
If he understood correctly, his mother was saying that she would live with him today?
Xu Xingluo had already prepared to return to the school dormitory after having dinner at his aunt's house today.
Happiness came too suddenly, just like a big roast chicken suddenly hit him in the face when he was hungry, leaving him at a loss.
Xu Yingxi: "I don't want to, but I don't..."
"I'm willing!" Xu Xingluo nodded vigorously. "Not to mention sleeping in the study, even sleeping on the balcony... or even sleeping in the bathroom is fine!"
Xu Yingxi couldn't help laughing and tapped the boy's forehead: "Okay, I know you're willing."
…
Xu Zhaoxue still has some work to deal with.
Xu Yingxi was watching TV series in the living room to pass the time, and Xu Xingluo was next to her.
Xu Xingluo couldn't sleep for a long time yesterday because he was worried about meeting his father.
So after watching one episode, he couldn't open his eyes anymore.
It was the first time for Xu Xingluo to live with his mother, and he actually wanted to hold on a little longer.
But Xu Yingxi noticed that his eyelids were already fighting each other, so she urged him to go to bed quickly.
Xu Xingluo took a shower and changed into the pajamas his aunt had found for him.
Xu Yingxi went into his room and took a look. After confirming that it was okay for him to sleep there, she prepared to leave.
Xu Xingluo couldn't help but call out to her: "Mom!"
Xu Yingxi turned around: "What else?"
Xu Xingluo pursed his lips.
"Mom," he said. "Good night."
The curtains blocked the night outside, but there seemed to be stars twinkling in the boy's eyes.
Xu Yingxi raised the corner of her lips: "Well, good night."
.
The next day, Xu Yingxi and Song Siyao made an appointment to meet at a nearby shopping mall.
She had been to this mall and knew there was a delicious ice cream shop on the first floor.
However, that store always has a lot of customers, especially on holidays, and there will definitely be queues.
After Xu Yingxi got on the online taxi, she sent a message to Song Siyao: [If you arrive early, can you help me buy an ice cream cone from the ice cream shop on the first floor?]
…
Song Siyao looked at the new message that popped up on his phone, and for no reason, he thought of what happened half a year ago.
During his first semester of graduate school, Qi Wangzhou happened to be sitting behind him in his professional course, complaining to the male classmate next to him.
"You have no idea how hard it is to buy milk tea from that store, and how expensive it is. I don't know why girls love it so much. I waited in line for almost an hour before I finally bought their new product for my girlfriend."
"Don't pretend to complain here, but actually show off your affection." The male classmate next to him said, "You know how many men in this school are lining up to give milk tea to the campus beauty, but they just can't."
Qi Wangzhou laughed smugly: "Hahahaha, there's nothing we can do about it... If Xixi accepts everyone's gifts, her dormitory will probably be full of them in two days."
Song Siyao pulled himself out of his memories and found that he seemed to always think about these little things recently.
It shouldn't be.
Song Siyao lowered his eyes and replied to Xu Yingxi: [Okay, what flavor?]
…
Xu Yingxi used her timing skills to arrive at the mall three minutes before the agreed time.
Before she even reached the door of the ice cream shop, she saw a tall man holding an ice cream cone waiting for her from afar.
It was the strawberry and vanilla flavor she wanted.
Xu Yingxi walked over and extended her hand: "Thank you."
Song Siyao handed the ice cream to her, and their fingers touched briefly before separating.
Xu Yingxi took a bite of the ice cream.
The sweet taste melted in her mouth, and she pursed her lips and squinted her eyes contentedly.
Song Siyao calmly turned his gaze away from the girl's face.
Xu Yingxi: "The digital 3C products are all on the fourth floor. Let's take the escalator up."
"But let me make this clear," she warned him, "I don't actually know Xu Xingluo that well. To avoid revealing your 'surprise' in advance, I didn't ask him what kind of phone he likes."
Song Siyao: "It doesn't matter, the thought is what matters most."
Xu Yingxi: “…”
Then why did you ask me to choose with you?
Xu Yingxi: "Let's go then."
There are a lot of people in shopping malls during holidays, especially those big brands, the stores are always crowded.
The shop assistants were all busy introducing products to customers, and after they entered, no one came up to chat with them immediately.
Xu Yingxi was happy to be alone, and said to Song Siyao: "Since you are paying, you should choose first. I will go to the side and take a look."
There were more than just cell phones in the store, and she wanted to see if there were any other suitable gifts.
Xu Yingxi walked around the store and when she found Song Siyao, she saw him playing with a mobile phone.
A shop assistant came up to him at some point and was enthusiastically introducing the phone's configuration to Song Siyao, looking as if he was determined to sell the phone.
Seeing Xu Yingxi coming over, Song Siyao asked, "What do you think of this?"
Xu Yingxi took it and swiped the screen a few times.
The clerk watched from the side and immediately understood what was going on.
I just asked the customer if he was going to use it himself, and he replied, "Give it to someone else."
Now the clerk understood that it was a gift for his girlfriend.
"This one has a large screen, so it's perfect for girls who like to watch TV dramas or variety shows," the clerk said with a smile. "And if you often make video calls or something like that, a phone with a larger screen will make it easier to see."
The clerk was the best at judging people. He knew at a glance that these two were college students. Couples of this age love to video chat with each other.
Xu Yingxi subconsciously said: "It's not for me."
Then I realized something was wrong: What video call? Why did they video call so often?
Just as he was about to add something, Song Siyao spoke up: "It's a birthday present for a high school student, a boy."
Xu Yingxi: “…”
Never mind, it doesn’t matter.
In the end, Song Siyao did not buy the mobile phone that the clerk tried hard to sell, and chose one from the store next door.
Xu Yingxi also chose a pair of headphones in that store as her birthday gift.
Neither of them was the type to dawdle, and in less than half an hour, today's task was completed.
To be fair, Xu Yingxi felt that Song Siyao, the "temporary" father, was doing a pretty good job.
So she took the initiative to ask, "Since this is a surprise you specially prepared, it would be better if you gave it to Xu Xingluo in person. Do you want me to find a way to allow you two to meet tomorrow?"
Song Siyao: "What method?"
Xu Yingxi bit her lower lip lightly and fell into thought.
She is a person who either doesn't do it at all or does it well.
Since he had already agreed to cooperate with Song Siyao to create a surprise for Xu Xingluo, the best effect would of course be to prevent the parties involved from finding out about it in advance.
If I tell Xu Xingluo directly on his birthday that his father wants to see him, it would seem a bit obvious.
After thinking for a moment, Xu Yingxi said, "I promised to take Xu Xingluo out to play during the holidays. Why don't I take him to the park tomorrow, and then you can meet up with us."
Song Siyao: "Okay."
Xu Yingxi thought to herself, this person is surprisingly easy to talk to.
It seemed as if no matter what she said, he would answer "yes".
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