I was born and listened to my neighbor's older sister talk about her family of origin.

At the dinner table, the atmosphere gradually became harmonious. Since everyone was young, a few words were enough to liven up the atmosphere.

This is mainly thanks to He Xiangnan and Ji Xiaoxiao.

He Xiangnan was a natural social butterfly, with a mouth that seemed to be borrowed, never stopping.

Ji Xiaoxiao's mind was full of dry rice. She stuffed sweet and sour pork ribs into her mouth while vaguely echoing her.

Ning Xue is like a mediator; she gets along with everyone.

Xu Zhiyu displayed a composure beyond her years.

Her eating movements were refined and elegant. No matter how nonsensical the topic He Xiangnan brought up, she could always respond with a smile, neither appearing overly enthusiastic nor creating an awkward silence.

Jiang Ye would occasionally chime in, always managing to skillfully steer the conversation back to Xu Zhiyu, helping her quickly integrate into this new circle.

In contrast, Lin Youxun and Lin Xinghe appeared unusually quiet.

Lin Xinghe didn't like dealing with unfamiliar people, so she just focused on the vegetables on her plate.

Lin Youxun would occasionally look up, her gaze subtly sweeping back and forth between Jiang Ye and Xu Zhiyu as she ate.

So they really are childhood sweethearts...

Jiang Ye was just as familiar with Xu Zhiyu as he was with Ji Xiaoxiao.

Even the way he served her food had a natural quality to it, a muscle memory formed over many years.

Lin Youxun bit her chopsticks, silently lowered her eyes, and said nothing more.

After lunch, the lunch break was almost over, and everyone dispersed.

Xu Zhiyu smiled and said goodbye to everyone before returning to Class 1, Grade 9.

Jiang Ye and his friends went back up the stairs to the first year of junior high school. As they passed the second class of the first year of junior high school next door with smiles, Jiang Ye paused.

Seeing his expression, Ji Xiaoxiao stopped her rambling and curiously followed his gaze.

"What's wrong? Is there something?"

In Class 2 of the first year of junior high, a group of boys were crammed into the last row of the classroom, completely surrounding a desk. Exaggerated gasps of surprise rose and fell.

"Holy crap! Xuan-ge, you actually got your hands on this machine? I went to the electronics market last week, and they said it's not even available in China yet!"

"That's right, don't you even know who Brother Xuan is?"

"This screen, the feel of these buttons, it's amazing! Can I touch them?"

"Get lost! Don't touch it with your hands that just held spicy snacks. Can you afford to pay for it if you get it dirty?"

In the very center of the crowd, Song Zixuan sat with his legs crossed on a desk.

He was fiddling with a brand-new handheld game console that was entirely black and had a highly technological design.

This is a luxury that the vast majority of junior high school boys in this era dream of.

Song Zixuan seemed to enjoy being the center of attention.

He raised his chin, tossed the handheld game console in the air and caught it again, his movements casual and elegant.

"This is nothing. In a couple of days, I'll have my dad's friend bring back a few more rare cartridges from Japan. Then I'll show you all something new."

Song Zixuan patted his chest.

Another collective gasp rippled through the crowd.

Jiang Ye: "......"

He said that since Xu Zhiyu came to this school, Song Zixuan would most likely come here as well.

I never expected that out of so many classes in the first year of junior high, this guy would happen to be in the class next door.

Song Zixuan was playing his flute with great enthusiasm when he suddenly caught a glimpse of someone standing outside the door.

It looks somewhat familiar.

He squinted slightly, trying to make out the backlit figure, then his eyes widened.

The next second, he reached out and pushed through the crowd.

"Get out of the way! Get out of the way!"

He walked a few steps outside the classroom and grinned at Jiang Ye, "Brother Ye, what brings you here?"

"You've met my sister, right? From today onwards, you're not only my brother, but also my senior, and we're much closer now!"

His smile was natural, his expression just right, neither humble nor arrogant, as if their relationship had always been good.

Jiang Ye's expression was somewhat strange.

This is completely different from Song Zixuan yesterday.

Twins again?

Meanwhile, the group of boys in Class Two were peering out the window, watching this scene with some surprise.

The transfer student, Xuan, who they saw as someone who spent money like water and had an arrogant temper, was actually calling another boy "brother."

"Is that the top student from the next class? Do you know the transfer student?"

"Tsk, no wonder he's a genius, he knows all these rich people."

"Are you in Class 2 of the first year of junior high?"

Jiang Ye really didn't know what to say, so he asked a question he already knew the answer to.

"Yeah, Ye-ge, which class are you in in the third year of junior high? It's almost lunch break, and you're wandering around the first-year section? You're not in the same class as my sister, are you? Hahahaha!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ye remembered that he had told Song Zixuan before that he was two years older than him.

Feeling a little embarrassed, he touched his nose.

I was just about to say something.

At this moment, Ji Xiaoxiao peeked out from half a step behind Jiang Ye.

"Jiang Ye, who is this? I've never seen him before."

She had just finished eating a QQ candy, her cheeks puffed out, when she suddenly met Song Zixuan's gaze.

The early autumn breeze ruffled the stray hairs on her forehead, and her eyes, clear and bright, shone with a purity and curiosity untouched by the world.

Because she ate sweets, her lips shone with a glossy sheen, and she exuded a charming yet vibrant aura.

That was a vitality completely different from Xu Zhiyu's aloof and distant temperament.

When Song Zixuan saw Ji Xiaoxiao, he was immediately stunned.

My heart pounded violently in my chest.

A surge of heat rushed to my head.

His face visibly flushed red, and the blush spread down his neck to his ears.

The smooth, confident demeanor he had when facing Jiang Ye just moments before had completely vanished.

He hastily wiped his hands on his school uniform pants, his Adam's apple bobbing up and down.

"Hello... I'm Song Zixuan, twelve years old, a Taurus. I like playing video games, studying, horseback riding, and golf..."

Song Zixuan's voice was strained, and his tongue was a little tied, but he still managed to rattle off all his hobbies and interests.

Ji Xiaoxiao blinked, seemingly a little confused.

"Ah, hello... My name is Ji Xiaoxiao."

Song Zixuan: "Hahaha, Ji Xiaoxiao? Your name is so pretty!"

Ji Xiaoxiao felt that this person was strange, and turned to look at Jiang Ye.

Jiang Ye, with his hands in his school uniform pockets, added to Song Zixuan's self-introduction, "By the way, he's also Zhiyu's younger brother from the Song family."

As soon as those words were spoken...

Ji Xiaoxiao's face immediately fell.

She crumpled the QQ candy wrapper in her hand into a ball and snorted coldly at Song Zixuan.

"So you're the naughty little brother who always bullies Sister Xiaoyu!"

Song Zixuan: "......."

I rely on!

He immediately started waving his hands frantically in front of him, a bead of cold sweat appearing on his forehead.

"No! I didn't! It's all a misunderstanding!"

Song Zixuan stepped forward hastily, attempting to explain.

At that moment, he suddenly felt an unprecedented sense of regret.

I wish I hadn't cooperated with Xu Zhiyu's clichéd performance!

Now look what's happened! He's become a vicious and wicked stepson in other people's eyes!

What kind of nonsense is this?!

Ji Xiaoxiao completely ignored his actions.

She took a step back, creating distance between herself and Song Zixuan, her eyes filled with disdain.

"What do you mean, 'nothing'? Jiang Ye told me everything! Little Fish can't even eat properly at your house, and she has to put up with your attitude. You're just a coward who only knows how to bully girls!"

Ji Xiaoxiao launched into a barrage of accusations.

Jiang Ye was taken aback.

No, I didn't say that.

He only said that his stepson didn't like Xu Zhiyu very much.

What TV series did Ji Xiaoxiao watch to come up with this plot?

Song Zixuan also stared wide-eyed at Jiang Ye.

No, bro!

You can't twist the facts like that!

Explain it to her!

But at that moment, Ji Xiaoxiao reached out and grabbed Jiang Ye's school uniform sleeve, pulling him forcefully toward the classroom of Class One.

"Come on, Jiang Ye, let's go back to the classroom. Don't talk to this kind of person, he's so annoying."

Ji Xiaoxiao turned around angrily.

Jiang Ye was forced to let her pull him along, and he stammered awkwardly, "Ahem, you go back first, I'll explain to her."

The other things are true, but not feeding Xu Zhiyu is outrageous.

Watching the two figures disappear into the distance, Song Zixuan's hand remained frozen in mid-air.

He stood in the middle of the corridor, listening to the whispers coming from the second classroom, feeling like he was about to cry.

Before the flame of first love could even ignite, it was mercilessly extinguished by a bucket of cold water mixed with ice shards.

Ugh.

Song Zixuan lowered his hand somewhat dejectedly, his eyes filled with a desolate look like a lone figure on the Yangtze River.

He watched helplessly as Ji Xiaoxiao dragged Jiang Ye down the corridor and then turned into the front door of Class One.

Um?and many more!

Song Zixuan suddenly raised his head and stared at the classroom door sign.

Grade 7 (1)

No, wait a minute.

Didn't that kid say he was the same age as Xu Zhiyu?

How did I end up in the first year of junior high?

Song Zixuan immediately understood.

How infuriating! They're all playing him! They're all lying to him!

Is he really that fun?!

And you! Xu Zhiyu!

She's actually thinking of dating a young girl?! And she wants me to help her get on board!

Don't you feel guilty dating a boy who's the same age as your younger brother?!

Jiang Ye is no good either!

Song Zixuan turned his head away in anger.

Thinking about it that way, these two are a perfect match!