Miss Lin is a hunky VTuber today?

Xu Lin and Youzi both actually know a little bit about profiling techniques.

This is a special skill their father taught them, or as Xu's father would say.

"What's the point of studying Das Kapital for success? If you want to succeed, all you need to do is master law and psychology."

Then, the two young siblings were sent to study under a psychology PhD to learn how to analyze psychology and develop profiling skills.

By the way, this professor has a background in social engineering.

I majored in social engineering for my undergraduate degree, took the criminal law exam for my master's degree, and pursued criminal investigation psychology for my doctorate. My official position is a psychological consultant on secondment in the major crime unit, occasionally mentoring students.

That's ridiculous! The fact that Xu Lin and Youzi didn't turn out too badly is just a bit of luck.

So the brother and sister were too in sync from the very beginning. After all, they only needed micro-expressions to convey some information, which was obviously too perfect in the eyes of outsiders.

But Yuzu didn't expect that she had overlooked one thing.

She hadn't expected that Iris had already given up before launching the attack.

This is normal. After all, profiling is not prediction, and psychology is not mind reading. Even their teachers cannot accurately judge a person's thoughts based on a brief contact without collecting personal information.

But Yuzu was reminded of a scene by Tobi's behavior.

The cavalry company in "Bright Sword" – so much time has passed that Youzi can't remember the company commander's name anymore, but the scene of him losing an arm and being the only one left in the entire cavalry company charging towards the enemy is deeply etched in her heart.

The feeling that Tobi-chan gave her was similar to that of the two, perhaps in different degrees, but the questions that Yuzu had were the same.

Knowing that defeat was inevitable, why not run away?

As Yuzu grew up, she gradually came to understand the revolutionary martyrs' will to die rather than desert, but what about Tobi-chan?

Why was she doing this?

Yuzu couldn't understand.

Her love, as light as dust in the air, could not comprehend the heavy love of the kite.

Xu Lin understands, but precisely because he understands, he will no longer be gentle to her.

Just treat her normally; pity and sympathy are just mockery of her.

"Hey bro, why do you think that girl came to Night Sea?"

That night, looking at the sleeping Iris on the bed, Yuzu felt very heavy-hearted.

"Some things are useless even if you understand them."

"Humans are like that; they can't bear to let go, they have delusions, and they have wishful thinking, so they need a trigger to make themselves give up."

Xu Lin's answer was as profound and incomprehensible as ever, just like every time the two had talked about similar topics in the past.

"You can't even speak properly."

Yuzu sent Xu Lin an angry little rabbit emoji.

"There's no way around it. You won't understand some things unless you experience them yourself. Instead of asking me to explain, you might as well go directly to your teacher."

"You talk like you've been through it yourself. Isn't your sister-in-law your first love?"

Yuzu pouted. That's what she hated about her older brother. Even though he was only a few years older than her, he always tried to lecture her in every aspect. When it came to dating, she was the one who had more experience!

"By observing more often, one can gain insights into other areas."

Looking at the message Xu Lin sent, Youzi subconsciously complained.

"Anime as a bystander?"

"I've been chased by so many people, I've learned that the hard way..."

Xu Lin shrugged and reluctantly told the truth.

"So this is your reason for breaking those girls' hearts?"

Ah, this.

On the other side, Xu Lin leaned against the bedside table, wearing a dark blue nightgown, and smiled in the dim light.

"It's no use arguing. Admit it, Yuzu, you've never experienced a deeply moving love, so you can't understand Tobi's feelings."

"I guess so..."

After replying, Xu You ignored it, locked her phone, and focused her gaze on Yuan Chu's sleeping face.

Saying I haven't experienced it.

Brother, how can you make such a conclusion when you know nothing? Isn't that breaking the taboo the teacher taught us?

Actually, I've been through it...

I just can't remember some of them clearly.

He turned and left.

Yuzu gently closed the door, picked up her favorite large teddy bear from the sofa, and hugged it to her chest.

That was a birthday gift from Xu Lin. It was a full 1.8 meters tall, twice the size of Youzi. It was more like the bear was pressing down on her than Youzi hugging it.

It's soft and fluffy, like a blanket.

There was only one quilt at home, so it was the only option we had.

This was the only tenderness she could give to Iris, at least enough to let her get a good night's sleep.

Any more.

She, who doesn't understand love, can no longer give it.

. . . . . .

A day has passed.

The early morning in the summer is the most comfortable time of day in the night. Draw back the curtains and let your body enjoy the hot springs and the gentle sunlight, then drift off to sleep for a while.

This was Xu Lin's favorite pastime, but he couldn't enjoy it today.

"Xu Lin! Xu Lin! How was yesterday? How was it? You didn't hurt Tobi-chan, did you?"

The young lady rushed into the white-haired girl's bedroom and pounced on her. Her little head landed squarely on Xu Lin's soft stomach, causing Xu Lin to let out a muffled groan of pain.

"Well!"

"Young Miss, why are you up so early today?"

Xu Lin complained helplessly as he reached out to tidy her messy hair.

"How could I possibly sleep well after something like this happened! Do you know how worried I was when you didn't come back until 11 pm yesterday!?"

The young lady kept shoving Xu Lin with both hands, making her dizzy.

Where did that composed and understanding young lady from yesterday go?

Xu Lin inwardly complained, but didn't dare say it aloud. He sat up, a helpless yet doting smile on his lips, and softly explained to her.

"Yesterday I took Yuanchu out for a meal, and then I sent her to sleep at Youzi's place. It's not safe for a girl to sleep alone in a hotel."

"Eh~"

Xu Youyue blinked and looked directly into the white-haired girl's red eyes.

"Aren't you afraid that Yuzu will do something to Tobi-chan?"

"What exactly is your impression of pomelos, young lady?"

"Um..."

"A witch who manipulates people's hearts? A lesbian scumbag who only targets young ladies?"

Xu Youyue tilted her head, stirring up trouble.

"After all, that kid doesn't look like an honest person at all. He always pretends to be well-behaved in front of us. Plus, with all those rumors, it's not surprising that I have this impression, right?"

She laughed as she spoke, but that really was her general impression of pomelos.

A naughty child pretending to be well-behaved.

"Will not."

Xu Lin waved his hand.

"Youzi just knows how to play within limits, and besides..."

"Actually, Yuzu is a bottom."

P.S.: Let's compress this part of the story a bit. It's not good to write too much and keep delivering angst every day.

Chapter 30, Section 146: Love is only a part of life.

"by?"

The young lady tilted her head, somewhat puzzled by Xu Lin's assessment of the pomelo.

In her eyes, apart from her pretty face and the lack of Xu Lin's madness, Yuzi didn't seem to be suffering at all.

"The term 'shou' refers to the more passive party in a romantic relationship, and is often used to describe same-sex relationships."

Xu Lin transformed into a Baidu Encyclopedia user, speaking in a completely unwavering tone, before suddenly changing his demeanor to one of headache and helplessness as he complained.

"Or do you, Miss, really think that Yuzu guy knows what love is?"

"Then what else could it be...?"

"As she herself said, her so-called 'love' was nothing more than a child's game."

With a long sigh, the white-haired girl leaned against the headboard, looking at the young lady's thoughtful expression, and said no more.

Yuzu herself revealed her true colors when she compared her dating expenses with Xu Lin's gaming expenses. Even though she had enough exes to form a reinforced platoon, she was still just a little girl who didn't understand what love was.

How can the affection between children be so heavy and unwavering?

. . . . . .

While Xu Lin and the young lady were discussing pomelo, on the other side, pomelo herself was sitting on the sofa contemplating life.