I'm in Love Apartment, and the system is making me cultivate immortality.

Chapter 103 Brother Takes You Home, Goodbye to the Mature Beauty (Please Read Further)
Let's turn back the clock a few minutes.

On the overpass.

When Gu Yifan saw a pretty little girl who looked like a little adult asking for directions, he was taken aback, but didn't think much of it.

"iPartment?"

"Yes, after you cross the overpass, look to your left. There's a pedestrian shopping street. Walk straight along the shopping street for about 200 meters and you'll see the gate of the residential area."

"But the building numbers in this neighborhood are a bit hard to recognize. Are you going to visit a classmate?"

"No, I'm going to see an uncle who lives in building number three."

"Oh, Building 3."

At this moment, Gu Yifan felt that it was a bit of a coincidence.

Suddenly, a system notification appeared.

You originally planned to visit your beloved Xinling, but unexpectedly encountered a serene girl with elegant attire and refined demeanor on the airship.

She was born with heterochromia, possessed an innate regal air, and had an extraordinary demeanor. You unexpectedly formed a bond with the little girl and discovered that she was actually the beloved young princess of the Marquis of Wu's mansion.

You later learn that she is going to the inn where you are staying to find her biological father, whose name is Gu Yifan!

You are horrified when you hear this; isn't that your name? How did you become this little girl's biological father?

Whether this is a misunderstanding or something else entirely depends on your next choice.

The system's prompts almost confused Gu Yifan. What a joke! He's only twenty; how could he possibly have a daughter?

But then again.

I never imagined that the little girl in front of me was actually Zhuge Liang's daughter. Wouldn't that mean...?
Zhuge Dali?

Why was she looking for me? And how did she know my name and where I lived?

"I live in Building 3. Which uncle are you looking for?" Gu Yifan asked tentatively.

“Yes, Uncle Gu, room 3601.” Zhuge Dali hesitated.

However, given her goodwill and initial trust in Gu Yifan, she still answered.

Zhuge Dali still didn't understand the coincidence of the matter.

Until she looked at the handsome older brother in front of her, his expression gradually became strange, and he looked her up and down.

Just as Zhuge Dali became wary, he heard him speak after a moment of silence.

"You're looking for me? What's the matter?"

Zhuge Dali initially didn't believe it was such a coincidence.

But after Gu Yifan finished saying his name, he even took out his ID card to show her.

Zhuge Dali then confirmed it.

The interesting older brother she met turned out to be the person she was looking for.

What a coincidence!

Then Zhuge Dali introduced herself and took out Gu Yifan's phone from her backpack and returned it to him.

"Big brother, how do you know my mom?"

Zhuge Dali couldn't wait to ask this question.

Although this older brother looks very handsome and makes people feel a bit fond of him, there seems to be a big age gap between him and the mother.

Gu Yifan was curious as to why his phone was in Zhuge Dali's hands, and how Zhuge Dali knew where he lived.

He then invited Zhuge Dali to go to the commercial street to buy a glass of water and sit down to talk.

Besides, it was already dark, and Gu Yifan couldn't let a child go home alone under any circumstances.

Gu Yifan planned to find out what was going on and then call Zhuge Dasheng to ask her to come and pick up Zhuge Dali.

Under the shade of trees on the commercial street.

The two, one big and one small, sat side by side on the bench.

Zhuge Dali's calves couldn't touch the ground, and he swayed in the air, straining his ears to listen carefully to Gu Yifan's words.

“My brother was in a hurry to take a patient to the hospital that day, and thanks to Ms. Zhuge for giving me a ride, I probably left my phone in her car because I was in such a rush. Thank you so much for bringing it to my brother.”

Gu Yifan thought that Zhuge Dali was quite cute when she was a child.

A closer look reveals some similarities between her and Zhuge Liang.

The similarities in their brows and the constant calmness they share.

Zhuge Dali was somewhat bewildered. Was that all?
Could it be that she misunderstood her mother?

But why would Mom suddenly bring up finding her a father?
"Then, brother, you didn't know my mother before?" Zhuge Dali asked hesitantly.

"I don't know him," Gu Yifan shrugged. "By the way, I wanted to ask you, how did you know where I live and what my name is?"

Upon hearing this, Zhuge Dali's usually calm face flushed red. She hesitated and lowered her head, too embarrassed to speak frankly.

"I'm sorry, big brother, I looked at your phone."

"You looked at my phone?"

Just as Zhuge Dali was biting her lip, feeling uneasy thinking that the older brother beside her would get angry and fly into a rage.

"That's it."

Gu Yifan glanced thoughtfully at Little Zhuge Dali, seemingly understanding why the system had said that.

Although Zhuge Dali will become a genius girl in the future, she is just a child now.

Perhaps I overthought something and made a somewhat ill-considered choice on impulse.

This is normal for a child.

Gu Yifan smiled slightly, reached out and placed his hand on Dali's uneasy head, gently rubbing it. "It's okay, Dali is very smart. You don't need to apologize. Your brother doesn't blame you."

Upon hearing this, Zhuge Dali looked up in surprise and felt relieved when she saw Gu Yifan smiling gently at her.

This older brother is such a good person.

Zhuge Dali's affection for Gu Yifan increased even more.

Especially the feeling of Gu Yifan's big hand covering her head was very warm and comfortable, completely different from the feeling of her mother's hand.

Zhuge Dali squinted her eyes, seemingly enjoying herself.

[You did not pursue Zhuge Dali's mistake, Zhuge Dali's favorability +5]

[Your hands are so warm, giving the little princess a feeling beyond maternal love. Zhuge Dali's favorability +1]

[Because she drank delicious coconut juice and ate tasty takoyaki, Zhuge Dali's favorability increased by 1]

Current favorability rating: 27

You learn the truth from the seemingly aloof but actually somewhat naive and polite Princess of the Marquis's Mansion: she had misunderstood your relationship with Lady Zhuge.

[But the young princess, who had never seen her father since birth, actually longed for his care and love.]

Perhaps you can fill the void and disappointment in the young princess's heart as an older brother, helping her grow. You will also gain favor from the Marquis of Wu's mansion and unexpected rewards.

The goodwill you gain from the young princess will also be reflected in Lady Zhuge of the Marquis of Wu's mansion.

Lady Zhuge's favorability +7

[The current favorability level has reached the maximum of 30 and cannot be increased further. Please unlock subsequent tasks.]

Now that he had figured out the truth, Gu Yifan prepared to contact Zhuge Dasheng.

He still keeps Zhuge Liang's business card in his wallet.

But when Zhuge Dali saw that Gu Yifan was about to make a phone call, she quickly jumped off the bench and pleaded, "Brother, could you please not call my mother?"

Gu Yifan hesitated for a moment, then half-squatted down and looked at the nervous girl, asking, "Why?"

Zhuge Dali blinked her big eyes. "I don't want my mom to worry about me. She's probably still working overtime at the company. I can go home by myself."

“But it won’t be safe for you to travel alone,” Gu Yifan said, shaking his head.

Seeing that Zhuge Dali looked somewhat disappointed
Gu Yifan thought for a moment, then put his phone in his pocket. "How about this, I can refrain from calling your mother for now, and I'll take you home, okay?"

Zhuge Dali's face immediately lit up with surprise, "Really?"

"Yes, but Dali is doing a good deed, so Mom probably won't blame him if she finds out." Gu Yifan nodded and stood up.

Zhuge Dali remained silent. She was worried that her mother would ask her why she hadn't told her she found the phone and why she had come to return it herself.

She was also grateful that her older brother hadn't insisted on calling their mother.

"Then let's go."

Gu Yifan asked Zhuge Dali for her address. It wasn't exactly close, but it wasn't too far either. He then handed his hand to Zhuge Dali.

After hesitating for a moment, the little girl reached out her small hand and grasped it.

The two passed by a McDonald's.

Gu Yifan noticed that Zhuge Dali, who was sitting quietly beside him, was turning her head to look into the store.

A string of takoyaki (octopus balls) is certainly not enough to fill your stomach.

Zhuge Dali was still a little hungry.

However, she told herself that she could eat as soon as she got home, so she should just be patient a little longer.

But then, Zhuge Dali noticed that Gu Yifan beside her had stopped, and looked up in confusion.

"Is Dali hungry? I'm a little hungry. How about we go buy a set meal and eat on the go?" Gu Yifan said to her, looking down at her.

Zhuge Dali originally wanted to refuse.

But when Gu Yifan said he was also hungry, he hesitated for a moment, then nodded and followed him into McDonald's.

When choosing a set meal, Zhuge Dali very sensibly only ordered a chicken leg burger, while Gu Yifan saw that there were toys in the children's set meal, so he ordered a set meal.

Although Zhuge Dali said she didn't need it, it was clear that she quite liked the small doll-like toys.

However, when Zhuge Dali saw that the time on the store's digital clock was almost seven o'clock, she seemed a little panicked.

"I have an English class with my tutor at eight o'clock, so I need to hurry."

Gu Yifan remained silent. Goodness, no wonder she will become a genius girl in the future. She's only so young and she's already having tutors and private lessons.

It seemed that Dali had gradually come to trust Gu Yifan, and she started talking more.

She proudly said that she has already learned fourth-grade material, attends two tutoring classes every day on average, and spends most weekends in class as well.

She currently ranks first in the entire grade, and she will continue to do so in the future.

But after listening, Gu Yifan did not praise her for studying hard and getting good grades as Zhuge Dali had imagined.

"Studying like this every day must be very tiring. You must be working hard."

Gu Yifan raised his hand and rubbed Zhuge Dali's little head as he spoke, his eyes filled with admiration and concern.

Even geniuses have put in twice the effort of others and given up their time for rest and play.

Zhuge Dali was momentarily at a loss, her eyes showing a hint of confusion.

Zhuge Dasheng had high hopes for her and was also very strict with her, planning her life meticulously. Her teachers and other students' parents also praised her for her good grades, calling her a little genius.

But no one is like Gu Yifan.

I rubbed her head, sighed that she must be working very hard, and asked her if she was tired.

For a while.

Zhuge Dali was in a low mood, keeping her head down and remaining silent.

After the waiter handed the packaged meal to the two of them, Gu Yifan took Zhuge Dali's hand and walked out of the store.

She kept glancing at Gu Yifan's back.

Although Zhuge Dali has never experienced fatherly love and cannot imagine what it would be like to have a father, it seems to be similar to what it is now.
Zhuge Dali also quietly raised her other hand.

It was as if Zhuge Liang, the Great Sage, was walking beside me.

She held her father's hand in one hand and her mother's hand in the other, just like the other children at Pizza Hut yesterday.

On the subway.

Zhuge Dali suddenly asked Gu Yifan, "Big brother, are you married?"

"Ok?"

Gu Yifan was taken aback and then said with a wry smile, "Brother is only twenty years old and doesn't even have a girlfriend yet, how could he possibly get married?"

He looks very old.

Zhuge Dali gave an "oh" and then fell silent, lost in thought.

Gu Yifan could only sigh that Zhuge Dali was quiet and well-behaved, just like how one should be at this age.

After taking the high-speed train, when we were almost at her house...

Zhuge Dali's children's meal was almost finished.

Walking on the quiet street, Zhuge Dali looked at her home getting closer and closer, but felt a little reluctant to leave.

"I'll take you to the intersection later, then you can go home by yourself. Be careful on the road and watch out for cars," Gu Yifan said.

"Huh?" Zhuge Dali raised her little face and looked at Gu Yifan, who was smiling gently at her. Only then did she realize that she had said she didn't want her mother to know about this.

That's why Gu Yifan stopped here.

It really was just about bringing her back safely.

"Okay." Zhuge Dali said, tightening her grip on Gu Yifan's hand slightly.

She felt that this older brother gave her a special feeling; he was very friendly, considerate, and gentle.

If she couldn't imagine what her father looked like when writing essays before, now she can imagine what an older brother looks like.

We were getting closer and closer to the intersection.

"Big brother" Zhuge Dali said with pursed lips.

"what happened?"

"Thank you for bringing me back, and the takoyaki was delicious," Zhuge Dali said softly.

Actually, she wanted to ask Gu Yifan if she could still visit him in the future, but Zhuge Dali felt that she shouldn't be so inconsiderate and cause trouble for others.

She is a sensible and good child.

Gu Yifan paused, stopped, and released Zhuge Dali's small hand. "It's okay. If you want to eat, you can come and play with me next time."

Zhuge Dali's big eyes gradually brightened.

"Is it really okay? Won't it be too much trouble for you, brother?"

"What's the trouble?" Gu Yifan said dismissively.

Compared to the future short-haired, sunny, playful, and adorable girl, the current Zhuge Dali is more quiet and cautious.

Gu Yifan thought that both of Dali's characters from different periods were quite likable.

Just as Zhuge Dali was about to say goodbye to her older brother and walk the rest of her way home.

Across the street, a beautiful woman with an anxious expression was hurrying towards the intersection, looking around as if searching for something.

She spotted the two people, one big and one small, standing at the intersection at a glance.

When you see the little Zhuge Dali clearly.

The beautiful woman in the white suit, who had been extremely anxious, suddenly brightened up, and her expression turned to ecstatic joy.

"vigorously!!!"

I heard someone calling from across the street.

Zhuge Dali, who was saying goodbye to Gu Yifan, was taken aback and turned to look.

Seeing the beautiful woman in high heels running quickly towards her, Zhuge Dali's face was filled with surprise.

"Mother?"

"Dali, where did you run off to? Your mother was so worried about you, you know that?"

Brothers, I'm currently updating 12,000 words a day, which is equivalent to three days' worth of other people's output.

At the end of the month, I urge you brothers to read more, vote more, and don't let the book sit idle.

Next month, the author will work hard and try to update more frequently so everyone can enjoy the story.

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