Oh no! My yandere school beauty is so clingy!

Lin Anran was slightly taken aback and looked up at Shen Yu's profile.

Shen Yu said she was his family, his only family...

She couldn't help but lean closer to Shen Yu, her small hand secretly grasping the fabric of his shirt at his waist...

Su Linxue, on the other hand, was completely stunned.

What's going on here?

Su Linxue felt a mix of emotions: shock, disappointment, but more than anything, a heavy sense of guilt and heartache.

The fact that Shen Yu could say such a thing shows the extent of his disappointment with his original family and those so-called relatives in the past, which is why he was able to so resolutely sever ties with them.

The definition of "family" is applied to someone with no blood relation.

Because she had also argued with her family about Shen Yu, she couldn't understand why her parents were so heartless...

Didn't their two families visit each other frequently at first? His own mother, Shen Yu's aunt, also liked him very much when she met him.

Every time Shen Yu came to our home, he was always served the best food and drinks.

However, she later learned that it was just a facade, because Shen Yu was a child with parents, and with parents, no one could bully him.

However, Shen Yu's mother passed away and her father went to prison, leaving Shen Yu all alone, and her home was no longer furnished.

A little kid like him can't bring any help to her family, he'll only cause trouble. Even if he's good to Shen Yu, his parents won't repay this favor.

Moreover, without parents to care for her, no matter how much she was bullied, no one would stand up for Shen Yu.

She had a fight with her family and spoke up for Shen Yu, saying that he was a good kid, family to them, and that he would definitely repay their kindness... he would definitely remember it.

With Shen Yu's intelligence, he will definitely have a bright future if he is properly nurtured. Even if it's not sincere, consider it an investment. Can't we treat Shen Yu well and keep an eye on him?

However, her mother said something...

To say that Shen Yu is completely incapable of repaying kindness... he must be just like his father, cold-blooded and ruthless. Even though she is his own brother, he is a man who killed his wife. The child of such a person is definitely not a good person either.

Su Linxue was at her wits' end. She couldn't contact Shen Yu, and she couldn't stand up for him on her own...

Seeing Shen Yu again now, and hearing him say these words, Su Linxue could hardly believe it...

How did he get through that time all by himself? How much suffering did he endure? How much injustice did he suffer? She couldn't imagine it, and she didn't dare to think about it too much.

As his cousin who had perhaps cared for him in the past, she felt a deep sense of powerlessness and guilt.

But she could also see that Shen Yu's attitude was so firm, leaving no room for negotiation.

He didn't want to be disturbed, didn't want to have anything to do with the past anymore, and he even went so far as to use the most hurtful words to sever this connection.

He truly... wanted to say goodbye to the past completely.

Su Linxue opened her mouth, as if wanting to say something—comfort? An apology? Or to continue pressing for answers?

But looking into Shen Yu's calm eyes and the wary gaze of the girl beside him, all her words stuck in her throat.

She knew that saying anything more would be futile and might even provoke Shen Yu's more complete dislike...

She didn't want Shen Yu to leave like this.

Perhaps after today's farewell, I will never see this cousin again.

But she really couldn't ignore her younger brother, who had been very sensible since childhood, even if it was just knowing from afar that he was safe and sound.

Shen Yu had always respected her older cousin since childhood; she was very sensible and well-behaved.

They always play together whenever they meet. They are close in age and are very good friends. She also treats Shen Yu like her own younger brother.

Finally, as if she had used up all her strength, Su Linxue took a deep breath and slowly exhaled.

She took a half step back and stopped trying to get closer.

"I understand..." Her voice was a little hoarse, her gaze fixed on Shen Yu's face, pleading:

"Shen Yu, the past... if you don't want to talk about it, I won't ask... if you don't want to be disturbed, I... I'll try my best."

She paused, as if choosing her words carefully, before mustering her courage and speaking cautiously:

"Well... at least, can we add the contact information back, okay?"

"I promise, I swear, I will never disturb your life unnecessarily. I... I just want to know that you are safe and sound, and occasionally... even just during holidays, just let me know that you are alright, that's enough, otherwise... I would feel really guilty..."

"And... if you... if anything happens in the future, if you need any help, I can help too..."

After she finished speaking, her gaze unconsciously drifted to Lin Anran, who was standing close to Shen Yu.

It seems they hope this girl, who appears to have a significant influence on Shen Yu, can speak up for her, or at least not object.

Shen Yu did not answer immediately.

He lowered his eyes slightly, his gaze falling on Lin Anran beside him.

He could see very clearly that from the moment Su Linxue appeared, Lin Anran had shown obvious hostility towards her cousin.

Although Lin Anran's hostility eased somewhat after he clearly drew a line, the words "I don't like it" were practically written all over her face.

He sought Lin Anran's opinion not because he needed it himself, but because he cared about her feelings.

He didn't want her to feel even the slightest discomfort because of any people or events from the past.

Lin Anran also felt Shen Yu's gaze. She raised her face and met his eyes.

Her eyes made it clear: I'll listen to you, you make the decision.

She trusted him completely, and she would support any decision he made, even though she still didn't really like Su Linxue.

Shen Yu understood Lin Anran's gaze.

A thought suddenly occurred to him.

He turned his gaze back to Su Linxue, who was still anxiously awaiting an answer, and what he said stunned both girls present.

"If you really have to add her... then add her."

He turned slightly to the side, gesturing to Lin Anran beside him.

Su Linxue's eyes widened, wondering if she had misheard.

Lin Anran also opened her eyes wide in surprise, looking up at Shen Yu with a face full of confusion.

Add her contact information? Why?

"Having her contact information is the same as having mine."

He paused, looked into her clear eyes, and asked softly:

"Is this okay?"

Lin Anran understood Shen Yu's intention. He respected her, which was why he made this choice, so that the other party wouldn't be embarrassed, and she wouldn't be unhappy either.

"Okay!"

After the initial shock, Su Linxue finally understood Shen Yu's intention.

"...Okay, I understand...then...thank you for your help, beautiful lady, if you'd like..."