The landlord has multiple personalities and wants everyone to pay him.

Tang Xiaotao felt that today's breakfast was probably the most delicious and also the most indigestible meal she had ever eaten.

The food was delicious because Ye Shu's cooking skills had indeed improved. She had eaten Ye Shu's cooking before, but at that time it was just enough to keep her from starving.

The indigestion was also due to Ye Shu. Ever since An Suxue went back to her room, Ye Shu had been standing in front of the bedroom door holding that carrot pillow.

"Xiaoxue, can you open the door? Breakfast is getting cold."

"I was wrong, I was really wrong. I just wanted to tease you."

"Don't be angry, can you talk to me?"

The voice wasn't loud, but it was loud enough for Tang Xiaotao, who was sitting at the dining table, to hear clearly.

The noise was so loud it almost made him choke, giving Tang Xiaotao goosebumps all over.

She watched her older brother coaxing his girlfriend and couldn't help but feel a pang of emotion.

Love is such a powerful thing; look what it's done to my brother! Is this still the mature, steady, tall, and strong brother she knew?

Just when Tang Xiaotao thought this was the limit, something even more terrifying happened.

Ye Shuqing cleared her throat, held up a cushion, and began to sing to the door panel:

"Little bunny, open the door!"

"Cough! Cough cough cough!"

Tang Xiaotao nearly choked on her porridge, coughing until tears streamed down her face. Looking at her brother's back as he sang passionately to the door, she said with a hint of disdain:

"Bro, do you know you look exactly like a perverted kid kidnapper right now?"

Ye Shu's singing stopped abruptly. He turned his head and glanced expressionlessly at his sister who had ruined his performance, realizing that he had indeed felt a bit disgusted just now.

He scratched his nose, a "what's the use of trying" expression on his face.

He then deliberately let out a loud sigh:

"well!!!"

Then, his voice, filled with sorrow and regret, and a touch of melancholy, boomed loudly as he addressed the person inside the door:

"Oh no, little sister! I've really messed with the landlord this time! He's angry, looks like I can't stay here anymore... Fine, I'll pack my things and move today! Sigh, homeless... I'll sleep under a bridge tonight..."

The exaggerated acting and affected lines made Tang Xiaotao's lips twitch. She simply turned away, out of sight, out of mind, and buried her head in her porridge.

I don't know him, it's so embarrassing...

Although Tang Xiaotao found it unbearable to watch, the person in the bedroom seemed to actually fall for it.

No sooner had Ye Shu finished saying, "Let's pack up and move today," than the bedroom door was suddenly flung open from the inside.

An Suxue, her face flushed, rushed out and grabbed Ye Shu's arm.

"No......!"

She looked up, her eyes still glistening with tears. She clung tightly to Ye Shu's arm, as if afraid he might just pack up and leave at any moment.

Ye Shu lowered his head, looking at that shy, anxious, and pitiful little face, and then took the opportunity to grab An Suxue's hand that was holding his arm, grinning mischievously.

"Okay, okay, I'm not teasing you anymore, really. I'm sorry, let's go eat, it'll get cold soon."

An Suxue seemed to realize that she had been tricked again, and the blush on her face deepened. She glared at Ye Shu, but her gaze was weak and had no intimidating power.

This time, however, she didn't let go of Ye Shu's arm. Instead, she just held onto him and was led to the dining table.

When she sat down, An Suxue was still clearly somewhat traumatized by Tang Xiaotao, who was drinking porridge but whose eyes were fixed on her with predatory intent.

She nervously circled around, making sure to avoid the seat next to Tang Xiaotao, and chose the spot furthest away from her. Then she lowered her head, sipped her porridge slowly, pretending that nothing had happened, though her flushed face didn't think so.

Tang Xiaotao bit her spoon, her eyes darting back and forth between Ye Shu and An Suxue.

Something's not right. Something's definitely not right.

Although they only met yesterday, Tang Xiaotao was deeply impressed by Sister Xiaonuan, who was calm, rational, and otherworldly.

But the one in front of me... wearing fluffy bunny pajamas, would cry from a hug, would hide in her room from her brother's annoyance, and would rush out immediately from the news of moving.

This is such a huge contrast! Can falling in love really change a person's personality to this extent?

Ye Shu sat down next to An Suxue, first glancing at An Suxue's head that was almost submerged in the bowl and smiling, then speaking to her younger sister who looked "something's not right":

"Hey, Xiaotao, I need to talk to you about something."

"Um?"

Tang Xiaotao looked at Ye Shu and raised an eyebrow.

"Let's not go out today. You can rest at home, or watch TV or play games."

"what?"

Tang Xiaotao's eyebrows almost flew off her feet; she simply couldn't understand:

"Why? Didn't you just say you'd take me out to play? Why did you suddenly change your mind? Bro, you change your mind faster than flipping through a book!"

Ye Shu didn't explain much, her eyes were fixed on the side dishes on the table, she picked up a bite with her chopsticks and put it in her mouth, saying:

"Well, today... well, anyway, today's not very convenient. I'll definitely take you out for some fun another day, okay?"

He didn't say anything like "because Xiaoxue can't go out," but Tang Xiaotao looked at her brother's mysterious smile and then at the "needs to be handled with care" Xiaonuan across from her, and she could guess about 70-80% of what was going on.

Well, it seems our tour guide duties for today are completely ruined.

Tang Xiaotao pursed her lips, not feeling particularly disappointed, but rather having a sense of "I knew it." After all, she was her future sister-in-law, and she knew how to read people.

"Alright, alright."

Tang Xiaotao waved her hand;

"I don't need you to come with me. I have legs of my own. I'll go out for a walk by myself."

Seeing how sensible his younger sister was, Ye Shu smiled with the satisfaction of an older brother. Just as he was about to say something like "be careful," An Suxue, who had been trying to keep a low profile, gently put down her spoon and tugged at Ye Shu's sleeve.

Ye Shu turned to look at her, but An Suxue didn't look up, still staring at the bowl of porridge in front of her. After a long while, she finally spoke hesitantly, making a sound like a mosquito's buzz:

"Um...I...I also...want to go out..."

There were so many surprises today that Ye Shu even doubted his own ears. An Suxue wanted to go out?

He quickly regained his composure, but instead of immediately agreeing or refusing, he turned slightly to the side and asked in a low voice:

"Want to go out? Are you bored at home? Or...?"

He was actually a little worried, wondering if An Suxue was forcing herself out of a desire not to spoil the fun or because she felt she had ruined the plan.

An Suxue looked up at him, then quickly looked down again, her fingers still fidgeting with Ye Shu's sleeve, her voice still very soft:

"I...I just wanted to...go for a walk...and besides, I promised you before..."

She didn't dare say it, but she actually wanted to try it out a little. To see if being around Ye Shu would allow her to gradually experience the outside world, to meet...other people. And just now, hiding back in her room, besides feeling shy, she also felt a little annoyed at her own timidity.

Ye Shu looked at her, thought for a moment, and then said:

"Do you really want to go out? Don't force yourself, Xiaotao can go out and play by herself."

An Suxue nodded slightly, this time with a little more force:

"Hmm...no pressure."

"Alright then."

Ye Shu smiled and reached out to grasp the hand that An Suxue was using to hold his sleeve:

"Let's go out together later. If you feel unwell or tired, just let me know and we'll come back, okay?"

"Um."

An Suxue nodded again.

Sitting to the side, Tang Xiaotao watched the interaction between the two and was speechless again. What did she mean by "it's okay for Xiaotao to go out and play by herself"?

She held the bowl, tilted her head back, and poured the last mouthful of porridge into her mouth, muttering to herself:

"Prioritizing men over women."