Chapter 123 Are you Lin Yaozu?
On the day Lin Zixia returned, Lu Xiangye insisted on seeing her off.
She had already bought a ticket back home, but Lu Xiangye insisted that she cancel it and take a taxi back to Qingjiang County with him.
Lin Zixia argued hard but still lost.
The drive back took two hours, and Lu Xiangye stayed with her the entire time, holding her hand, kneading it, and then telling her to think of him.
After he said it countless times, Lin Zixia finally couldn't stand it anymore, "Lu Xiangye, why are you so long-winded now?"
Lu Xiangye paused, then instantly withdrew his hand. "We've only been together for a few days, and you already think I'm nagging?"
"Women are indeed fickle."
"You're a jerk, you're a jerk."
Lin Zixia: ...
After two seconds of silence, she reached out to pull him, "That's not what I meant. I remember everything you said. I send you messages and video chat every day. I miss you."
"I remember it all."
Lin Zixia paused, moved closer to him, hugged his arm and acted coquettishly, "Don't keep saying it, just say it once and I'll remember it."
Lu Xiangye enjoyed her rare initiative, his eyebrows slightly raised, and the corners of his lips couldn't help but rise, but his tone was still arrogant, "Oh."
Lin Zixia came forward, staring at him with a smile, her eyebrows curved. "Okay, if you're angry anymore, I'll be home in a moment."
Lu Xiangye then sat back down, took her hand, and said to her, "I've already signed up. I'll take the driver's license test when I return to Chengdu."
It's really inconvenient to go back and forth like this every time. If he had a driver's license, he could drive directly to see her without having to take a taxi back and forth and calculate the time.
Lin Zixia responded, "Okay."
The scenery outside the window kept changing. There were vast plains on the roadside and undulating mountains in the distance, lush and green.
Lin Zixia pointed outside and introduced to him, "This area is full of fruits, they taste good. I'll take you here to pick them when they are ripe."
"The area in front is full of tangerines. They are very sweet. You must try them if you have the chance."
Lin Zixia introduced him to the county town outside and its specialties. Lu Xiangye kept his eyes on her the whole time, only occasionally glancing out the car window.
As the two talked and chatted, they soon arrived in Qingjiang County.
The taxi stopped downstairs in the residential complex, and Lu Xiangye said to the driver, "Please wait a moment, I'll be leaving soon."
Lu Xiangye then opened the car door and got out. He took out Lin Zixia's suitcase from the trunk, pushed the suitcase with one hand and held her hand with the other, and walked her downstairs to the unit building.
Lu Xiangye raised his hand and rubbed her head, his voice gentle, "I won't take you upstairs. Remember to tell me if you have anything. It's only a two-hour drive, I'll be there soon."
Lin Zixia looked up at him, feeling a little reluctant.
I've gotten used to being with him every day these days, and I feel a sudden sense of emptiness inside when we have to separate.
She tugged at his clothes, lowered her head and said nothing, but she didn't let go either.
Lu Xiangye reached out and hugged her, "We'll be able to meet again soon, huh?"
"If you miss me, just tell me. I'll come anytime."
Lin Zixia pursed his lips and said slowly, "Then go back and be careful."
Lu Xiangye curled his lips, held the back of her head to make her tilt her head back, and kissed her forehead.
"Okay, I'll listen to my girlfriend."
Lin Zixia took the suitcase from him and said, "Then I'll go up first."
But before she could even lift her foot, an uncertain voice came from behind her, "Sister?"
Lin Zixia froze, and they both turned around at the same time and saw Lin Zirui behind them.
Lin Zirui took the high school entrance exam this year and had his holiday early, so he has finished the exam now.
Lu Xiangye raised his eyes and glanced at Lin Zirui calmly, then glanced at Lin Zixia and asked, "Your brother?"
Lin Zixia nodded. She didn't expect to be caught by him, but she had already finished the exam, so there was no need to hide it.
She did not break free from Lu Xiangye's hand, and they both looked at Lin Zirui in front of them.
Lin Zirui's gaze fell on the large hand on Lin Zixia's shoulder, his eyes filled with astonishment. He pointed at Lu Xiangye and asked, "Who is he?"
Lu Xiangye brought the man closer to his arms, his brows cold as he looked down at him, "Isn't it obvious?"
Lin Zirui was speechless for a moment, "You..."
Lu Xiangye patted Lin Zixia's head soothingly, "It's okay, leave it to me."
He walked up to Lin Zirui and looked down at him, "Are you Lin Yaozu?"
Lin Zirui was stunned for a long time before he realized what he meant, and his face suddenly turned red.
The boy who entered puberty had grown taller and his voice had started to change, but he was still a head shorter than Lu Xiangye.
Lu Xiangye glared at him, a sharp glint in his eyes, and warned in a low voice, "Your sister is only back to stay for a few days. You'd better not bully her or cause trouble. Otherwise, even if you are her brother, I will not show mercy."
"You seem to be fifteen, too. You should know the situation at home. She'll be leaving soon, so don't make trouble."
Lin Zirui's face turned pale. He was about to say that he didn't have it, but Lu Xiangye had already turned around and walked towards Lin Zixia.
Lu Xiangye lowered his eyes to look at her, a little worried, "Can I do it myself?"
Lin Zixia smiled and said, "Why not?"
She has nothing to worry about now. Perhaps this is the last time she stays in this house.
She was not afraid and was ready for a showdown.
Lu Xiangye raised his hand and rubbed her hair. "If you don't want to stay at home, call me and I'll pick you up."
Lin Zixia nodded, "Okay."
She glanced at Lin Zirui standing beside her and said to Lu Xiangye, "Don't worry, I can handle it. You should leave quickly, the driver must be waiting anxiously."
Lu Xiangye squeezed her palm again, looked at her a few times, and then turned and left.
When passing by Lin Zirui, he glanced at him indifferently, with a cold expression and a sense of oppression.
Lin Zixia stood there, and only when Lu Xiangye was no longer in sight did she pull her suitcase into the apartment building.
While waiting for the elevator, Lin Zirui walked up to her and stood beside her.
No conversation along the way.
After getting out of the elevator and entering the entrance, when Lin Zixia bent down to change her shoes, Lin Zirui slowly spoke, "Is that the boy from before?"
Lin Zixia changed into slippers, stood up, and looked at him calmly, "So what?"
"If you want to tell your parents, just tell them."
Lin Zirui's body stiffened, "I didn't mean that."
Ever since Lin Zixia said those words during the last winter vacation, the brother and sister haven't had a good conversation for almost three years.
Lin Zixia only comes back during the winter and summer vacations. When he comes back, except for meal times, he stays in his bedroom alone.
Lin Zirui has now graduated from junior high school. He is no longer a kid who knows nothing.
When facing Lin Zixia, he often felt at a loss and didn't know how to get along with her.
He pursed his lips, and after several seconds he slowly asked, "Is he good to you?"
A trace of surprise flashed in Lin Zixia's eyes. He turned around and looked at him, then smiled and said, "Of course."
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