Oh no! My yandere school beauty is so clingy!

For the next two or three days, Shen Yu and Lin Anran did not come.

Zhang Shuyu knew that now that the college entrance examination results were out, they must be busy filling out college applications and choosing schools, which was a big deal.

She understood, but she still couldn't help feeling a little empty inside.

She had actually gotten used to hearing the knock on the door every day, seeing them appear at the door with smiles, listening to them say a few words, playing with the baby, and then the room would be lively for a short while...

These past two days, whenever she hears footsteps approaching in the hallway or makes any noise downstairs, she subconsciously stops what she's doing, pricks up her ears to listen, and a secret sense of anticipation rises in her heart.

Sometimes, I would even stand up unconsciously, take a couple of steps toward the door, and put my hand on the doorknob, as if I was about to pull it open at any moment.

But the footsteps would often fade into the distance, or stop next door.

It's never them.

When expectations are dashed, one's mood inevitably sinks a little.

She held her daughter, walking slowly through the small room, gently rocking her, and looking into the child's innocent and pure eyes, she couldn't help but mutter softly:

"Baby, do you miss Daddy Shen Yu? Do you miss Mommy Ranran?"

She now wants to instill in her child that Shen Yu and Lin Anran are her "father" and "mother".

She wanted her child to know from the beginning that she had a father, but just two mothers.

She didn't want her child to experience the same sense of confusion and lack she felt about the "father" role.

Although Shen Yu and Lin Anran are only in name, having a "father" and a "mother" is better than having none, right?

She was thinking this way, as if she were giving herself some kind of psychological suggestion.

The sun was shining brightly that afternoon.

Zhang Shuyu held her fussy daughter and paced slowly around the room, humming an off-key lullaby.

The baby squirmed and whimpered in her arms, refusing to sleep.

Just then, a familiar, not-too-loud knock came from outside the door.

Zhang Shuyu's heart skipped a beat, and almost instantly, a bright smile bloomed on her face, one that she herself was unaware of.

She walked quickly to the door, took a deep breath to calm her racing heart, and then reached out to open it.

Outside the door, as expected, were Shen Yu and Lin Anran...

Shen Yu was carrying a bag, and Lin Anran stood beside him. Both of them had relaxed smiles on their faces, and they seemed to be in good moods.

"Brother, sister-in-law, you're here!" Zhang Shuyu's voice was filled with an excitement she herself didn't realize, and she stepped aside to make way...

Shen Yu nodded and walked in with Lin Anran.

He put the bag he was holding on the ground; it contained some seasonal fruits and snacks.

"Yes, I'm here. I was a bit busy the past few days and didn't have time to come over," Shen Yu explained casually.

Zhang Shuyu nodded repeatedly, a smile on her face: "Yes, yes! You guys should focus on your important business!"

Lin Anran looked at Zhang Shuyu.

After a few days apart, she felt that Zhang Shuyu's complexion had improved, her cheeks seemed a little fuller, and her eyes no longer looked as frightened and evasive as before.

When I call them "brother" and "sister-in-law," it's much more natural than before; I'm not as shy or hesitant anymore.

Shen Yu bent down and gently touched the baby's face in Zhang Shuyu's arms.

The little guy seemed to recognize him, grinned with his toothless little mouth, made two "ah ah" sounds at him, and waved his little hand.

After playing with the child for a while, Shen Yu seemed to remember something, straightened up, took something out of his pants pocket, and handed it to Zhang Shuyu.

It was a dark blue, somewhat bulky-looking phone, not a modern smartphone, but an old-fashioned keypad phone with a small screen.

"Here, I got you a cell phone, so you can contact us directly if anything happens."

Zhang Shuyu was visibly startled when she saw the phone; her eyes widened slightly, and then a look of panic and resistance appeared on her face. She quickly waved her hands.

"Huh? No...no need! I...I really don't need it! This..."

Before she could finish speaking, Shen Yu had already shoved the old phone into her free hand without saying a word.

The phone is very light, and the plastic casing feels a bit cheap.

"Take it. I didn't buy you anything expensive, just in case you didn't want it. It's cheap, only about a hundred yuan. You can only make a phone call or send a text message, nothing else. But at least, if anything happens, you can find us."

He knew that buying Zhang Shuyu a smartphone would increase her psychological burden and make her feel that it was too expensive.

But this kind of basic mobile phone for seniors is cheap, durable, and has simple functions, which can solve the communication problem without making her feel that it is too expensive.

A little over a hundred yuan is nothing to him, and Zhang Shuyu is willing to accept it.

Zhang Shuyu held the old phone in her hand, which still retained a trace of warmth from Shen Yu's palm; her fingers were somewhat stiff.

This is... her first cell phone. It can make calls, it can contact them.

This realization brings an unprecedented and reassuring sense of security.

It was as if an invisible thread connected her to the outside world, to Shen Yu, and to Lin Anran...

"...Thank you, brother." She looked up at Shen Yu and said softly but earnestly.

Shen Yu hummed in agreement and pointed to her phone: "We have each other's numbers saved here. Call us anytime if you need anything."

"Okay, I understand." Zhang Shuyu nodded and carefully held her phone in her hand.

They stayed in the room for a while longer. Shen Yu asked Zhang Shuyu about her meals and rest over the past few days, and Zhang Shuyu answered in detail. The atmosphere was peaceful.

Just then, Lin Anran heard a soft text message notification from her pocket.

She took out her phone and glanced at it; the message was from "Su Linxue".

Lin Anran's gaze lingered on the screen for a few seconds, then she tilted the phone slightly toward Shen Yu so that he could also see the content on the screen.

"How have you guys been lately? Anything going smoothly?"

Shen Yu glanced at it and nodded.

He knew that he was able to find Zhang Shuyu's whereabouts so quickly thanks to Su Linxue's help.

To be honest, they did owe Su Linxue a favor.

Shen Yu hesitated for a moment, then whispered to Lin Anran:

"She helped us, so we owe her a favor. How about we treat her to a meal? That way we can repay the favor."

Upon hearing this, Lin Anran glanced at Shen Yu, then nodded, her voice not loud:

"Yes, of course, I'll do whatever you say."

Lin Anran handed the phone directly to Shen Yu, asking him to reply to the message.

Shen Yu took the phone and replied to Su Linxue's message, inviting her to dinner.

Upon hearing this, Su Linxue quickly agreed. She hadn't expected Shen Yu to invite her to dinner; she had thought it would be difficult to see Shen Yu and the others again.

Shen Yu raised his head, looked at Zhang Shuyu opposite him, and said:

"Xiaoyu, come eat with us. We're so grateful to have found you."