My girlfriend isn't as cute as me.

Without a doubt, Lin Jiu is now living with that older sister!

That's why Lin Jiu underwent such a big change.

"Could that person be—"

Ning Yueyao murmured to herself, she understood, she understood everything!

That person is probably a relative of Lin Jiu, like her cousin or aunt.

Unable to bear watching any longer, he decided to let Lin Jiu stay at his home temporarily.

Perhaps because he lived alone and didn't have men's clothing, he gave his old clothes to Lin Jiu, and they fit perfectly.

Ning Yueyao was almost impressed by her own intelligence; she had guessed the truth of the matter so quickly. She was truly worthy of the title.

"How about it, come over for dinner?"

Ning Yueyao asked with a bright smile, looking very happy.

The thought that the beautiful older sister was Lin Jiu's relative made her feel much less stressed.

"Let me think about it."

Lin Jiu analyzed the situation in his mind.

First of all, I finished today's housework in the morning.

Secondly, Yuting and I bought a lot of groceries at the supermarket yesterday, so we don't need to go to the supermarket to buy groceries tonight.

Secondly, Yuting doesn't get off work until 10:30 PM at the earliest, and she basically never misses a day of overtime. Even if Lin Jiu makes a late-night snack, he'll have enough time; he can't stay at Ning Yueyao's house for too long.

From now on, if she goes to Ning Yueyao's house, she won't have to cook for herself tonight. Lin Jiu has no motivation to cook for just herself; she'll just buy some half-price bread at the supermarket around 7 pm to tide her over.

Finally, after weighing the pros and cons, Lin Jiu concluded that the benefits of going out for a free meal outweighed the benefits of going home and doing a perfunctory meal.

"Should I go there now?"

Lin Jiu thought for about five seconds before turning to Ning Yueyao and asking.

"Um, there's something I'd like to ask you for a favor..." Ning Yueyao said somewhat awkwardly after receiving Lin Jiu's reply. She knew that her request would be troublesome, but she couldn't very well not say it.

Lin Jiu looked at her suspiciously and asked, "What is it?"

"It's that..." Ning Yueyao asked tentatively, "Could you go home first, put on women's clothes, and then come to my house?"

"Goodbye."

Lin Jiu's previous hesitation vanished, and he decided to go home, quickening his pace.

"No! Listen to me, let me explain!" Ning Yueyao quickly chased after her.

"What's there to explain? I didn't expect you to be this kind of person!" Lin Jiu said without turning her head.

Ning Yueyao was on the verge of tears: "My dad thought you were a girl, and I didn't know how to explain it to him, so I thought I'd ask you for help."

"Your father favors girls over boys?"

Lin Jiu raised her eyebrows slightly.

What era are we living in? How can there still be people who favor women over men? It's infuriating! I'm so angry I'm shaking all over. Despite the sweltering heat, I'm covered in cold sweat, my hands and feet are ice-cold, and tears are streaming down my face. When will men ever stand up for themselves? I've forgotten the rest of the lines.

“My dad isn’t too comfortable with me bringing boys home… I’m afraid he’ll have a problem with you, so I wanted to ask you for help.”

Ning Yueyao lowered her head and pleaded, "I really didn't mean any harm! My dad has been busy with work and only comes home once every few days, sometimes he only stays for a few hours before leaving again. He finally managed to get some time off to be with me and my mom, and I just want him to feel a little happier, please!"

Ning Yueyao closed her eyes.

She was actually a little scared.

She was afraid that once her father found out Lin Jiu was a boy, he wouldn't want to invite him to their house anymore. Even if he reluctantly invited him, it would create an awkward atmosphere and make everyone unhappy.

"..."

Lin Jiu looked at Ning Yueyao, remained silent for a long time, and then slowly said, "I understand your feelings and your original intention. But I still have to refuse your request because what you're doing is wrong. To cover up one lie, you often need another lie to wrap it up. In the end, no one can see your true intentions; everyone can only see the layers of lies you've hidden on the outside. If you really want your father to be happier, I suggest you tell the truth and clear up his misunderstanding. If he doesn't want to invite me to your house for dinner, I won't go either. Let's just pretend nothing happened; that's better for everyone."

These are Lin Jiu's honest thoughts.

He worked at the convenience store for a year, which helped him learn some social skills and understand a little about human relationships.

If you intend to lie from the beginning, there is no future.

The more lies you tell, the more painful it will be when they're torn apart.

"Lin Jiu...you're right."

Ning Yueyao raised her head and thought about it seriously. It seemed to make sense.

She was being too idealistic and didn't consider the consequences at all.

If Ning Yueyao brings Lin Jiu home this time but doesn't explain things clearly to Ning Yuan, what will happen in the future? She can't just stop bringing Lin Jiu to meet her parents, can she? Lin Jiu also can't possibly agree to visit Ning Yueyao's house in women's clothing every time.

Ning Yueyao realized that her perspective was too narrow, and her vision was so limited that she could only see what was right in front of her.

In comparison, Lin Jiu's vision was far-sighted.

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"I will explain everything clearly to my dad!"

Ning Yueyao clenched her little fists tightly, as if to prove her determination.

“I will tell my dad what an outstanding person you are, not one of those high school students with impure thoughts that he imagines you to be. I know very well that you are different from other boys!”

Ning Yueyao said with absolute certainty.

Lin Jiu's excellence was something she could articulate without even needing to think.

At first, she was just curious about him, but before she knew it, Ning Yueyao couldn't take her eyes off him.

"...Then go and tell them."

Seeing Ning Yueyao's determination, Lin Jiu could no longer refuse.

After all, he had initially promised Ning Yuan to visit him, but he didn't expect Ning Yuan to misunderstand him at that time.

"I'll go home first. Let me know after you get your dad's reply."

"No, I have to go back with you. Who knows if you'll take half a day to reply to my messages again?"

Ning Yueyao hadn't forgotten how slow this guy was at replying to messages, so how could she let Lin Jiu go back directly?

What she didn't know was that those messages weren't even replies from Lin Jiu.

"That won't work."

Lin Jiu refused in a stern tone.

How could he possibly let anyone else into his and Wang Yuting's home?

Ning Yueyao trembled at his tone and asked weakly, "Then why don't you just come to my house? I won't change my clothes."

"...Aren't you going to ask your father's opinion?"

"Never mind! If he's unhappy, I'll cook for you myself!" Ning Yueyao propped up Qingzhi's chest, a truly touching sight.

Lin Jiu glanced at her hands and could tell at a glance that she was a well-behaved girl who never lifted a finger.

Who gave you the courage to say such a thing?

Liang Jingru?

Lin Jiu tilted her head back and gave up thinking.

"Let's go then."

Chapter Ninety-Six: Are you deliberately picking a fight? (4K)

Led by Lin Jiu, he and Ning Yueyao walked for about five minutes and arrived safely at Mingyuexuan Residential Area.

Ning Yueyao was quite curious because she had never walked this path before. She had lived here since she was a child, but she had never discovered it.

"I wouldn't recommend going this way if you're traveling alone."

For safety reasons, Lin Jiu gave a reminder.

Ning Yueyao nodded repeatedly. She wasn't stupid; a girl with no strength to even kill a chicken walking on such an empty path would have no chance to ask for help if something happened. Of course, this wasn't because she was ordinary and confident, but because the attack she had suffered two days ago was truly frightening.

Upon arriving at the residential area, Lin Jiu continued his habit of observing pedestrians, constantly memorizing everyone he encountered. With his exceptional memory, he could easily remember people he'd met twice and determine if they lived in the complex. If there were strangers, he would observe their behavior for any suspicious signs and mark suspicious individuals with a red tag.

This flexible way of using his brain didn't tire Lin Jiu out; on the contrary, it felt like his long-dormant brain was being awakened. In the process of constantly memorizing and thinking, Lin Jiu felt like he was gaining reward points, and his fictional memory bookshelf became even more complete.

Ning Yueyao and Lin Jiu entered their apartment building and took the elevator. There were only the two of them in the elevator, and the atmosphere suddenly became a little awkward. Of course, only Ning Yueyao felt awkward; Lin Jiu was completely oblivious.

Most people feel uncomfortable when riding an elevator, especially when there are only two people in the elevator. They either subconsciously look down at their phones or look up at the advertisements in the elevator or check which floor they are on.

A few people might not care, and some might even take out their phones and play videos loudly, causing strong discomfort to those around them. Lin Jiu wouldn't do such a despicable thing, but he didn't feel there was anything wrong with being with people he knew in a confined space.

Of course, Lin Jiu would still feel annoyed if there was any physical contact. He didn't really like physical contact with others; he would instinctively feel wary and be alert to the other person's intentions.

"arrive."

Ning Yueyao took the initiative to stand in front of Lin Jiu. She hadn't felt anything before, but now she was starting to get nervous. Thinking about it carefully, this was the first time she had brought anyone other than Huang Minmin to her home since starting high school, and it was a boy at that.

Ning Yueyao thought back to her room; there shouldn't be anything dirty or messy, but just to be safe, she still needed to check it. It wouldn't be good if Lin Jiu saw anything; she didn't want him to misunderstand her as a childish and immature girl.

In fact, in Lin Jiu's mind, Ning Yueyao was basically no different from a six-year-old child.

They're all equally naive, incredibly mischievous, and ridiculously naughty.

"I'm back!"

Ning Yueyao knocked on the door and called out.

As if prepared, the iron gate opened immediately, and a woman opened it.

The woman was around forty years old, with a fairly attractive appearance. She was 1.6 meters tall, neither short nor tall. She was somewhat overweight, a natural result of gaining weight after giving birth to Ning Yueyao. Her complexion was a bit haggard, and she didn't seem to be in good spirits.

"Mom, I'm home."

Ning Yueyao called out sweetly.

"Ah."

Ning's mother nodded.

Her gaze lingered on Lin Jiu, her eyes filled with confusion.