Mrs. Fu, please be mindful of the appropriate boundaries.

Yu Shinan went back and took a shower. As soon as he came out, his phone rang.

He picked it up; it was Fu Sichen's phone.

connected.

"Brother Nan," the girl on the other end of the phone said in a clear and melodious voice, "I received the hair clip you sent."

There was a hint of laughter in her voice, and Yu Shinan couldn't help but smile slightly. Ever since he left his mother's place that day, he had felt like he was fleeing in panic.

Even during the most difficult times for the Yu family, he never felt this way, so embarrassed that he dared not see her face the next morning.

"Brother Nan, thank you."

Fu Sichen thanked him softly, his voice piercing through the phone and reaching Yu Shinan's ears, causing Yu Shinan to stiffen slightly.

Thank you.

This word conveys politeness, courtesy, and distance.

The man paused in drying his hair, then grabbed the towel. "You don't need to be so polite with me."

"Well, I still need to be polite," Fu Sichen said with a grin. "If my second brother gives me something, I'll say thank you too. I can't be rude."

Yu Shinan listened and didn't press the topic further, saying, "If you think it's good, then it's good."

"Lin Yuanqing called me and said you guys have a dinner party and invited me to come," Fu Sichen asked.

"Yes, you can come over when you have time."

Yu Shinan did not deny that he was reluctant when Lin Yuanqing made the suggestion, as Si Chen did not like Lin Yuanqing.

However, he still acquiesced to Lin Yuanqing's invitation, thinking that if she came, he would be able to see her.

See if she's doing well, if she's recovered from her heartbreak.

I also find it quite funny. She's just a little girl. Does she really have such a deep understanding of liking or disliking someone?

But he still remembered how aggrieved she looked when she cried, saying, "He doesn't like me."

Why bother getting hurt or liking a man who doesn't like you? Just let him go and find another one. Youth is an asset, isn't it?

However, Yu Shinan was very curious to know what kind of brat looked down on Si Chen.

I'm also curious about what kind of person she likes.

"I have time, I'll come over then."

Fu Sichen hung up the phone. She had to go. She wanted to see them being intimate. No matter how painful it was, she would get used to it after a while.

Just like watching my second brother and sister-in-law being intimate, even if I was shy at first, I got used to it after a while. They just like that way of expressing themselves, direct, passionate, and without any reservations.

It's also possible that her liking for Nan Ge is just a habit.

If you distance yourself from him, you'll gradually get used to it.

Moreover, the provocation and warning in Lin Yuanqing's words when she invited her were far too obvious.

Fu Sichen felt somewhat guilty in front of Lin Yuanqing, otherwise he wouldn't have let her act so recklessly.

But it can't always be like this. She hated being constantly berated and criticized by Lin Yuanqing every time she faced her.

Yu Shinan stared at his phone for a long time. He took out a cigarette, took a deep drag, and realized he had been having a bit of a smoking craving lately. He smoked a lot and didn't know why, but he felt restless all over.

I feel inexplicably irritable.

Han Yi was dragged by Fu Sichen to accompany her to a banquet. He looked impatient and forcefully tugged at his stiff shirt collar, untying his bow tie. "Why should I accompany you to this kind of awful banquet? What's so interesting about a bunch of older single women?"

"Shut up!" Fu Sichen slapped him. "Are you kidding me? What if someone hears us?"

She agreed to attend the banquet, but she wasn't coming alone; she needed to find someone to accompany her.

Han Yi was her male companion. They were the same age, had good family backgrounds, and were good-looking. They were a perfect match for each other.

"What else can we do? Do you think I'm afraid they'll eat me alive?" Han Yi sneered.

"Don't be so sure of yourself. With your fair skin and rosy lips, you might be exactly what they like," Fu Sichen teased him.

Han Yi's expression instantly turned cold, and he unceremoniously grabbed her hair, which was tied behind her head. "Why don't you like it?"

"I'm not interested in young heartthrobs," Fu Sichen said with a smile, fixing his hair. "But that doesn't mean Young Master Han isn't popular. Didn't you see all those girls staring at you?"

"You're not interested in young, fresh-faced men, but prefer mature, aged ones? What's so good about them if you can't even chew them?" Han Yi complained, clearly dissatisfied.

Fu Sichen didn't take it seriously. The young master of the Han family could be considered a childhood sweetheart. The two families didn't have much interaction, but Han Yi and Fu Sichen were classmates from elementary school to university. They were separated in high school when they were divided into arts and sciences, but unexpectedly, they ended up in the same university.

Han Yi possesses the arrogance and extroversion of youth, a clean-cut face, and long legs that are the envy of many these days, making him very popular with girls.

But Fu Sichen didn't care. There were always handsome men around her, each with a different appearance, so it was hard for her to be moved by male beauty anymore.

As a result, Han Yi became closer to her precisely because she didn't care, both because their family backgrounds were similar and because it wouldn't be a hassle.

Fu Sichen didn't take his complaints seriously. She hadn't told anyone that she liked Nan Ge, but most of her friends knew that she liked mature men. She always said that boys her age should be at least six years younger than girls in terms of mental age, and that her future boyfriend must be the same age as her.

In other words, Fu Sichen's criteria for choosing a partner is that he must be at least six years older than her.

What kind of ridiculous rules are these?

Han Yi was speechless.

This brat who lives entirely in the world of anime, does she think she's mentally very old?!

"What do you know? That's called the taste of time's sedimentation." Fu Sichen rolled her eyes at him.

She longed to grow up faster, much faster, before he got married, so she could tell herself she liked him.

She waited until she turned eighteen, but never had the chance to say it.

It's come to this point, a dead end, with no chance left.

No wonder my second brother always says that opportunities in the business world are fleeting, and you must have the ability to seize them, otherwise you'll only have regrets.

She is now...

I regret it so much I could die.

She should have spoken up sooner, even if she had been rejected.

But now, it's too late to say all this.

Fu Sichen looked over and saw Lin Wanqing standing next to Yu Shinan, talking to someone with a big smile, as proud as a peacock spreading its tail feathers. The smug look she gave Yu Shinan was so sickeningly sweet that it sent chills down one's spine.

As she leaned against Yu Shinan's arm again, as if she had no bones, the man glanced at her and said coldly, "If you're tired and can't stand, go and rest."

Lin Yuanqing, "..."

Han Yi and Si Chen were just coming over when they heard this, and Han Yi laughed without any politeness.

Fu Sichen tried to pinch him hard but couldn't manage it. He then saw Lin Yuanqing's face turn red, and her glare was venomous.

Han Yi frowned, dissatisfied with Lin Yuanqing's gaze. "What's the use of glaring at me? It's this guy who's clueless about romance, not me."

It would have been better if he hadn't said it; once he did, he really showed no respect for others.

Fu Sichen... was very depressed.

She originally wanted Han Yi to support her, but he ended up sabotaging her.

Unfortunately, this person doesn't know how to read people's expressions!

After being spoken to like that, Lin Yuanqing thought Yu Shinan would at least offer an explanation, but he acted as if nothing had happened and didn't say a word.

Lin Yuanqing felt embarrassed and waved her hand, "I'm just tired, I'm going to sit over there for a while."

Yu Shinan didn't care about Lin Yuanqing's emotional fluctuations; he only saw Fu Sichen's hand on the young man's arm, his rounded nails slightly pinching him.

Nan Ge raised his eyes and swept his gaze across Han Yi's face. He was indeed handsome, but too inexperienced. He had an outgoing temper, a common problem among young people. He would only be able to restrain himself after suffering losses and being tempered.

His gaze shifted from Han Yi to Fu Sichen's face.

Today she simply wore a high ponytail, without any unnecessary embellishments, a beautiful haute couture gown, and light makeup.

She doesn't need heavy makeup to attract attention; she is the center of attention herself. It's just that her two older brothers were so outstanding since she was young that when people in the Fu family's social circle mentioned her, they would just say, "Oh, that girl, the youngest one."

Instead, they overlooked the fact that the little girl has grown up, has a good foundation, and exudes the air of a little princess in every gesture.

"Classmate?" Yu Shinan asked, inquiring about her relationship with the boy next to her.

"Why can we only be classmates and not boyfriends?" Han Yi was unhappy with the scrutinizing look Yu Shinan had given her earlier.

Too sharp, too disdainful, the male animal's aggression immediately rises.

Yu Shinan's gaze lingered on Han Yi's face for half a second before he asked Fu Sichen, "Really?"

Before Fu Sichen could speak, Han Yi suddenly looked down at him and said, "Think it over before you speak."

He acted as if he was ready to turn around and leave if you didn't agree.

The word "no" that was about to slip out was swallowed back by Fu Sichen.

She secretly pinched his waist, which was actually a threat to him.

Before Fu Sichen could explain, Han Yi had already answered, "I'm pursuing her, and I'm just one step away from her nodding in agreement."

Fu Sichen was speechless, wanting to ask, "When did you ever pursue me?"

"The distance of this nod could be a second's distance, or it could be an eternity," Yu Shinan chuckled.

His laughter was too hurtful to his pride, and Han Yi's face darkened completely. Seeing that things were not going well, Fu Sichen quickly pulled him inside.

"Are you serious? One sentence is all it takes to make you like this? And you weren't even really pursuing me."

Fu Sichen didn't think it was a big deal. Nan Ge probably asked that question because he was used to taking care of her.

Han Yi scoffed, "He's not your real brother, why are you meddling so much?"

"He's about the same age as my own brother, so show some respect." Fu Sichen glared at him fiercely, not allowing anyone to speak ill of Brother Nan.

Yu Shinan stood at the door, his gaze following them for a while before turning away.

They're the same age, and they look perfectly matched no matter how you look at them standing together.

Did they think he didn't see those subtle interactions between the two of them?!

She even cried because of a man a while ago.

Sure enough, when you're young, heartbreak comes and goes quickly.

Yu Shinan pursed his lips, feeling a tightness in his chest, and suddenly felt the urge to smoke again.

Most of those who came were Lin Yuanqing's colleagues and friends. Yu Shinan didn't really have the heart to take care of them, and he couldn't even recognize everyone else.

So I went to a shady corner and lit a cigarette.

Amidst the swirling smoke, Yu Shinan took a deep drag. After all, they were the same age, which was quite nice.

As the little girl grows up, she will inevitably fall in love and have the right to pursue and be pursued.

Good.

Han Yi waved his hand in front of Fu Sichen's eyes, "What are you looking at?"

Fu Sichen turned his face back, "I wasn't looking at anything."

"Are you kidding me? Do you think I'm blind?" Han Yi looked at her.