The anchor I was supposed to meet turned out to be my student.

"That's why I said I needed to explain to you... Actually, Xin Ning is Xu Le Han's younger sister. I found out a long time ago, but I never told you. Xin Ning has liked me since she was little, so when she found out about her background, her feelings for me became uncontrollable, and that's how things developed into what they are now..."

Ye Zhi slowed down her car, clearly surprised. She never expected the plot to take such a dramatic turn. Everyone else wishes that lovers would end up as siblings, but reality was the opposite…

"Then congratulations?" Ye Zhi seemed to have nothing more to say.

"You don't need to change anything too much. Just treat her the same way you always have..."

"So, Tusheng, how many girls are around you now?" Ye Zhi asked casually.

That's such a direct question, how could I possibly answer it...?

"Just tell the truth. I didn't blame you for anything. This just shows you're quite capable. No wonder you're the little man I, Ye Zhi, have taken a liking to."

"That whole room just now..."

"Where are Little Dot and Yao Yao?"

“My relationship with them is a bit strained right now…” I said truthfully.

"Then you should work harder. Just remember that I'm their older sister, both in age and status, understand?"

Ye Zhi directly demanded the position of the main wife, but too many girls coveted that position. If Tongtong were to join in now, she would definitely try to take it. I haven't even considered Lu Xiaojun and Yaoyao yet; those two aren't pushovers either.

"Ye Zi...we're all friends and sisters, why bother with rankings? Besides, they all call you Sister Ye Zhi, which is already showing you a lot of respect. Let's not worry about status; it'll be easier to get along if we're all equal..."

"But I like the feeling of being superior to others," Ye Zhi said, taking it as a compliment.

"Then... then I'll call you 'sister,' so you'll feel superior, okay?"

"Call them over and let's hear it."

"elder sister……"

"Good boy, call me a few more times."

"Sister, sister..."

"It feels alright. Even though you're two years older than me, you still have to call me 'sister' respectfully."

I'm annoyed, but sacrificing this for the sake of harmony in the harem is nothing...

……

Upon arriving at the long-unvisited basement, Ye Zhi immediately reached out to me and said, "Give me your phone."

I gave it to her.

She turned off my computer and put it on the table.

"So as not to be disturbed."

Ye Zhi sat down on the sofa, took out her tablet from her bag, patted the seat next to her and said, "Tu Sheng, come here first and play this with me for a while. The psychologist said it will be more effective if we play together."

I glanced at the screen after sitting down, and I almost froze. The visuals were indeed... typical of eroge (adult games)... and it even incorporated some strange fetishes. The female protagonists were two catgirls...

Suddenly, a humming sound came from the tablet. Ye Zhi wasn't wearing headphones; she was playing it at full volume through the speakers. I felt a little embarrassed, but Ye Zhi looked completely focused, as if she were studying something…

"Tusheng, how do you think voice actors can produce those sounds? I can't do it."

"Why don't you try imitating me?"

"Hmm, ah, hmm, ah..." Ye Zhi mechanically read the Chinese subtitles on the screen.

"Are you in Aba Aba?"

"What 'aba aba'? I just read it from the subtitles. Maybe the voice actor studied broadcasting, otherwise how could they pronounce it so emotionally and melodiously? I haven't studied broadcasting, so it's normal that I can't pronounce it with that feeling."

Don't insult the broadcasting profession, okay? Tongtong didn't study it either, but she speaks better than this voice actress; it makes my bones melt...

"Student, can you teach me how to read it?"

"I can't, only you girls..." I said speechlessly.

Ye Zhi found it too difficult, so she switched to the next screen, which was still a continuation of the previous one. I held Ye Zhi and watched with her for a while, and then I slowly became excited by the game's visuals...

I couldn't help but ask, "Yezi, do you have any special feelings about playing this game right now?"

(Let's go for the monthly passes!)

Chapter 164, Section 670: The Ice Melts

2021-03-27T07:19:33

"What do I feel... I just think this male lead is terrible, he made the catgirl's face so dirty... If you did this to me, I would definitely hit you, you ruined my makeup."

The more you say that, the more I want to try it...

"Are you talking about other feelings? Does it make you feel excited? Or do you want to try it out?"

Ye Zhi simply shook her head and said, "It's quite amusing to watch them like this, but I wouldn't be interested in doing it myself."

Dr. Lin, your method doesn't seem to be working very well...

Of course, it's also possible that the game is too innocent.

"Stop playing around, Ye Zhi, there's something more important..."

"Are we going to play those things so soon? Anyway, we have plenty of time tonight, there's no rush. We can try each prop once."

My lips twitched. Could Ye Zhi's body handle doing all of them...?

"It's not that..."

"You want me to help you solve this? Like that catgirl in the game? Seriously, Tusheng, you can't even handle a game of this level?" Ye Zhi glanced down at me.

"Please let me finish... Actually, I just went back to the villa to get something... You'll definitely want to see it."

"What is it?" Ye Zhi didn't seem very interested, as her gaze returned to the tablet.

I hesitated for a moment before saying, "It's a video about your mother."

Ye Zhi was stunned for a moment, and immediately turned off the tablet. The colorful atmosphere just now suddenly turned serious.

"What's the meaning?"

“It’s a video I got from your father… It was recorded when your mother was seriously ill. One copy was made for your father, and the other was made for you.”

Ye Zhi was clearly moved; I could feel her breathing quicken. She didn't even bother to ask me how I knew about her mother anymore.

"How come I never knew? My mother never told me about this before she left."

“Your father told me that Aunt Miao passed away so suddenly, she didn’t have time to tell you, and there were many things she didn’t explain to you…”

"Then why did my dad never tell me about the video? It was clearly left to me by my mom!" Ye Zhi suddenly became agitated, furious that Ye Chengmai had kept such an important matter from her. She was so angry that she dropped the tablet she was holding, but she didn't care at all.

I didn't want to create another conflict between her and Ye Chengmai before we had even resolved their existing one, so I quickly explained, "Actually, it's like this: your dad loves Aunt Miao, and the Aunt Miao on the videotape represents his fantasies about her. As long as he doesn't watch it, he can expect Aunt Miao to say all sorts of things to him, but once he watches it, he loses all those expectations... And if he tells you, you'll definitely snatch it and watch it..."

Ye Zhi took a deep breath to calm the anger that had been kept from her for so many years, and I said, "Let's take a look first. I specially bought a portable DVD."

"Tuk-suk, wait a moment."

Ye Zhi went to the dressing table to check her makeup, and then went to the wardrobe to choose clothes. She seemed to want to be in the best condition to see her mother. But I think if Aunt Miao in the video were still alive, she probably wouldn't recognize that she has grown from a 13-year-old girl into such a mature and tall young woman.

Ye Zhi arrived quickly, carrying a rag doll that looked somewhat old; it must have been a gift from her mother.

"Tusheng, is it okay for me to see my mother like this?" Ye Zhi asked me, her expression very serious, as if she really wanted to see her mother. But if you put yourself in her shoes, you would know that she was really excited to see the video her mother sent her again after ten years.

I smiled and nodded, saying, "Yes, Ye Zhi has grown up and is so beautiful. Your mother will definitely be very happy to see her."

"Yes, I thought so too." Ye Zhi smiled and nodded.

Her smile is etched in my mind. I feel that Ye Zhi has changed, as if she has returned to her lively and lovely teenage years before her mother's death, instead of being the taciturn girl she is now.

Ye Zhi sat down respectfully at the table, her face filled with anticipation and nervousness as she faced her mother whom she was about to meet. I took out the disc and placed it in the DVD player. Soon, a woman who bore a striking resemblance to Ye Zhi appeared on the screen. However, unlike Ye Zhi's aloof personality, the beautiful woman on the screen exuded gentleness in her eyes. This was the first time I had seen the face of Ye Zhi's biological mother, or more accurately, her future mother-in-law.

"mom……"

Ye Zhi's soft call made me turn to look at her, and I realized that Ye Zhi could also be moved to tears...

The video was a full half hour long, which seemed long, but it was actually very short. It was as if Ye Zhi's mother had so much to say to Ye Zhi. It was a mother who knew she didn't have long to live, giving her daughter her final words and blessings. Unfortunately, at the end, Ye Zhi's mother was too weak to continue, and the recording had to be stopped...

After watching the video, I felt relieved. Just as I suspected, this half-hour video must have contained many important revelations about Ye Zhi. The most important part, concerning Ye Zhi's stepmother, completely proved that what Xiao Wan had told me was true...

After watching the video, Ye Zhi was stunned. She was initially happy to receive her mother's instructions and explanations, but as the conversation turned to her stepmother, Ye Zhi's expression became unsettled.

I didn't disturb her, but quietly took the disc out of the DVD player and put it away.

After a long while, Ye Zhi, who had been keeping her head down, suddenly asked, "Tu Sheng... do you think what Mom said is true...?"

"Actually, Yezi, don't you already have the answer in your heart? I've been secretly investigating your mother's past for a while now. Even Lu Xiaojun's parents have talked about your stepmother. You've indeed misunderstood her for so many years, and you've also misunderstood your father... But it's not too late now. It's better to clear up the misunderstanding than anything else."

I gently pulled Ye Zhi into my arms, offering her warmth and support. She must be feeling terrible right now, burdened by a misunderstanding that has lasted for ten years...

Time passed by, but I didn't rush her. I was prepared to spend the night with her processing this, and even if it took her until tomorrow morning, I would stay with her.

"Thank you, Tusheng..."

“You never accepted my thanks when you helped me before, so why are you being so formal with me this time? It’s all what I should do.”

Ye Zhi suddenly stood up and said, "I'm sorry, Tu Sheng, I can't stay with you tonight. I want to go see my dad now."

Do you want me to come with you?

Ye Zhi shook her head and said, "I made a mistake, I'll take responsibility for it myself..."

I comforted them, saying, "Don't say that. Uncle Ye and Aunt Xiao won't blame you. They'll be overjoyed as long as you're back in their arms."

Before leaving the basement, I glanced at the bag of props. It was indeed a bit of a pity about tonight, but perhaps things would change slightly once Ye Zhi's worries were resolved?

The psychologist said that this unresolved issue is likely a major reason for Ye Zhixing's coldness.

Chapter 165, Section 671: Electricity

2021-03-28T06:51:18

I went home alone, but on the way, I turned my phone back on, which Ye Zhi had turned off for me. Suddenly, more than a dozen missed calls popped up, all of them from Bi Antong's name. I broke out in a cold sweat. When I checked the messages, I saw that Tongtong had sent 99+ messages to herself, mostly with death smile emojis. My cold sweat got even worse.