Oh no! My yandere school beauty is so clingy!

After listening, Lin Anran gently shook her head, her voice calm:

"It's no use telling me all this, because I'm just listening to your brother. If I make decisions on my own, it will upset him, and I won't do anything to upset him."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Shuyu was somewhat disappointed, but still nodded and whispered:

"All right..."

She could tell that Lin Anran was completely following Shen Yu's arrangements and would never do anything behind his back.

At this moment, Shen Yu returned after finishing his phone call. Seeing the two huddled together talking in hushed tones, he casually asked:

"What's wrong? What are you saying?"

Lin Anran shook her head, her expression natural: "It's nothing..."

Zhang Shuyu quickly shook her head as well, her voice even softer: "No...it's nothing..."

Since she couldn't know the exact amount... she thought to herself, she could only save as much money as possible, the more the better, because she would eventually have to pay her brother back.

Just consider it a loan; that will make her feel much better...

Shen Yu didn't ask any more questions. He checked the time and said, "Let's go to the nearby shopping mall and buy some daily necessities. The house is empty, and we're missing quite a few things."

The three left the apartment and went to a large supermarket nearby.

Two shopping carts were pushed; Shen Yu and Lin Anran shared one, while Zhang Shuyu pushed the other, carefully placing Shen Yu'an inside...

The supermarket shelves were filled with a dazzling array of goods. Zhang Shuyu followed behind somewhat awkwardly, unsure of where to look.

She rarely comes to such a large supermarket, and even less often does such a large-scale purchase.

Shen Yu had a clear goal: she went to the home furnishings section first, where she needed to buy things like bedding, bath towels, and hand towels.

Afterwards, they picked out cleaning tools such as clothes racks, slippers, trash cans, brooms, and mops, and put them into the two cars in different categories.

Lin Anran followed quietly beside him, occasionally reaching out to pick up something to look at before putting it back, but most of the time she simply held Shen Yu's arm.

Moving to the kitchenware section, Shen Yu picked up basic items such as pots and pans, knives and cutting boards, oil, salt, soy sauce and vinegar.

They didn't bring these things with them when they moved; they threw away everything they could.

He kept small pots and bowls for two people in his own car, while he kept a simpler single-person soup pot and a set of bowls and chopsticks in Zhang Shuyu's car.

"You can cook, right?" Shen Yu asked as he put a can of oil into Zhang Shuyu's car.

"Yes...I know a little bit of something simple..." Zhang Shuyu nodded quickly.

"Okay, here you can use these for now. Let me know if you need more."

Next was the toiletries section, where Shen Yu seemed to have a list in mind, grabbing the items quickly and accurately.

He also got a set for Zhang Shuyu, all from affordable and simple brands.

Looking at the ever-growing pile of things in her car, Zhang Shuyu mentally estimated the price, becoming increasingly alarmed and uneasy with each calculation.

She tried to say something several times, but seeing Shen Yu calmly and efficiently taking and putting things away, she swallowed her words.

Finally, they pushed two carts full of things to pay the bill.

The cash register beeped, and the numbers kept changing.

Zhang Shuyu lowered her head, not daring to look at the final total price.

Shen Yu paid, packed the large bags into smaller portions, carried the heaviest ones for himself, and handed the lighter ones to Lin Anran and Zhang Shuyu.

"Let's go back to our place first, put your things down, and then we'll help you take them over," Shen Yu said to Zhang Shuyu.

"Um... thank you, brother..." Zhang Shuyu carried the bag, feeling its weight in her hands and her heart.

Back in their rented apartment, Shen Yu and Lin Anran began to organize the things they had bought.

Zhang Shuyu also temporarily placed the child on the sofa so she could lie there, and then rolled up her sleeves, picked up cleaning tools, and helped tidy up.

Shen Yu glanced at her but didn't say anything, which was taken as tacit approval.

Working together as a group of three greatly improved efficiency.

Shen Yu was in charge of organizing the large and heavy items, Lin Anran wiped down the tables, chairs and cabinets, and Zhang Shuyu took the newly bought broom and mop and carefully cleaned every corner.

Soon, the small one-bedroom apartment began to take shape. Although there were still some odds and ends that needed to be tidied up, it was at least habitable.

"Alright, take your time with the rest." Shen Yu straightened up, dusting off his hands.

"Let me go check on you."

The three then moved to Zhang Shuyu's single-room apartment next door.

The space is small and there are few things, so it's easier to tidy up.

Zhang Shuyu quickly made the bed and put the daily necessities in their places. Shen Yu helped her move the small table to the window, while Lin Anran assembled the newly bought simple wardrobe.

In less than half an hour, the small room was cleaned up and was habitable.

Although simple, it was clean and bright, much better than where Zhang Shuyu used to live.

"That's about it. Let's leave it at that for now and add more gradually."

Shen Yu looked around and nodded.

Looking at the apartment in front of her, Zhang Shuyu couldn't help but feel a surge of happiness... At least, this could be considered a home...

It's getting late; it's time for dinner.

Shen Yu led the two to a clean restaurant nearby.

Shen Yu looked at the few people sitting around the small square table in front of him.

Lin Anran sat quietly beside him, eating her food in small bites, occasionally putting a little of his favorite dishes into his bowl.

Across from her, Zhang Shuyu was carefully holding a baby bottle, feeding her daughter.

The lights were dim, and the steam from the food filled the air.

Shen Yu thought that from today onwards, in this unfamiliar city, the only people who could be considered family were these few people in front of her.

A faint but real emotion suddenly welled up in his heart.

It felt a bit like a sigh of relief, and also a bit like... relief.

From having almost nothing at the beginning to having a new start today, although the burden is heavier, it feels... a little different.

In terms of form, it seems to have taken on a little bit of the outline of a home.

Although this family is still fragile and new, each bearing the scars of the past, they cautiously huddle together.

It's time to start a new life.

In this city where nobody knows them and where they have no past troubles.

The meal was finished in a relatively peaceful atmosphere. Shen Yu paid the bill, and the three of them got up and left the restaurant.

At night, Changyang City was ablaze with neon lights and bustling with traffic, far more vibrant and unfamiliar than the small city they had come from.

But Shen Yu felt very calm as she walked down this unfamiliar street.

Lin Anran held his hand and walked beside him.

Zhang Shuyu pushed the stroller, following half a step behind.

The streetlights cast long shadows of the three people.

Back at the apartment building, Shen Yu said to Zhang Shuyu, "Get some rest. We won't go up. Call us if you need anything."

"Okay, brother, sister-in-law, goodnight." Zhang Shuyu nodded, pushed the stroller, and entered the door of her building.

Shen Yu and Lin Anran also returned to their own house.

The door closed behind him, shutting out the outside world.

The room still smelled of new items and was a little messy, but it already showed signs of life.

Lin Anran kicked off her shoes, walked to the window, and looked at the unfamiliar night view outside.

Shen Yu walked over and gently hugged her from behind.

Neither of them spoke; they just stood there quietly for a while...

"Are you tired?" Shen Yu asked in a low voice.

"I'm not tired..." Lin Anran leaned against him, her voice soft.

Shen Yu didn't speak, but simply tightened his arms around her.

"This will be our home from now on, right, Yu Yu?" Lin Anran turned her head, her eyes looking at him in the dim light.

Shen Yu lowered his head and gently rubbed his chin against the top of her head...

"Um..."

"Our family..."