After being attacked by the rich young ladies with hatchets, I chose to enter "sage mode".

"I'm really studying. President, aren't you a junior? Are you going to do an internship or something else next semester?"

"Taking the postgraduate entrance exam."

Murong Liyue did not hide anything from Bai Yu's question. Of course, Bai Yu knew this, since she was a graduate student when he was dating Murong Liyue in his previous life.

"Oh, then I'll get back to work and won't bother you any longer."

Having no intention of continuing the conversation with Murong Liyue, Bai Yu took the initiative to end the topic.

But just as they finished talking, there was a knock on the door.

The knocking sound wasn't a big deal, since most knocks are from delivery people or something.

Unfortunately, this time it wasn't. Only when her mother's surprised voice came did Bai Yu realize that the visitor was up to no good.

"Oh dear, you should have told Auntie in advance if you were coming. Why did you bring so much stuff? You bought such expensive things last time you came, and now you're bringing this again... Auntie can't accept it. Remember to take it back with you when you go back, okay?"

"Auntie, it's a holiday, and I didn't think I had anything to give as a gift, so I just bought some random things. If you don't want them, I can't return them. I don't drink, and I don't like gold or silver jewelry or anything like that, so they're useless to me."

Sitting with two desktop computers and a laptop, Bai Yu's face darkened.

Holy crap, that familiar mature female voice... isn't that Si Yu? Didn't this girl say she was going to focus on preparing for the exam? What's she doing at my house?

Without leaving the room, Bai Yu pretended not to know anything, got up and locked the door from the inside.

Just as he locked the door, his mother's undisguised joyful voice came through.

"Bai Yu, Si Yu is here. Come out and pour me a glass of water, quick!"

Although Bai Yu felt a pang of panic when her mother called out to her, she pretended not to hear and did not respond.

But is it really useful? Obviously, it's not useful under the restraint of family relationships; on the contrary, it will only make Bai's mother unhappy.

"Did you hear me, Bai Yu? I'm calling you. Hey, are you deaf?"

As she said this, Bai's mother rushed to Bai Yu's room to open the door, but unfortunately the door was already locked from the inside.

"Open the door. If you have guests, come out. What are you hiding behind? You're not a virgin, are you ashamed to be seen?"

Helpless, Bai Yu felt that no matter how much she guarded against it, it was hard to guard against a thief within her own family. Her mother must have accepted Si Yu's gift and was now indebted to him.

"Okay, okay, stop knocking."

With a long sigh, Bai Yu got up and opened the locked door.

"Here, go get Siyu a glass of water. She's come all this way to see you, so hurry up."

Bai Yu thought her mother was talking nonsense. If she wasn't looking for her, why would she be looking for her?

"Don't rush her. Let her pour it herself; she won't be polite at all."

Hearing her son's utterly impolite words, Bai's mother raised her hand and slapped Bai Yu on the shoulder, scolding him.

"What nonsense are you spouting? Do you think you're so great that people have to fall for you?"

"I actually hope she doesn't like me."

As Bai Yu said this, she saw her mother about to raise her hand to hit her again, so she immediately went around to pour water for Si Yu.

Looking at Bai Yu's back, and then at Si Yu sitting gracefully on the sofa with her legs together, she exuded a ladylike charm.

Bai's mother liked this girl very much. She was not only beautiful but also very polite. The main thing was that she always brought a gift every time she came, and it was always so expensive. She felt uneasy receiving gifts unless she gave her son to the girl.

Upon arriving at the water dispenser, Bai Yu picked up a disposable paper cup, poured a glass of warm water for Si Yu, and placed it on the coffee table.

"Why did you suddenly come to my house for water? Didn't you say you were going to focus on preparing for your exams?"

Upon hearing Bai Yu's words, Si Yu reached out, picked up the paper cup, slightly opened the candy, took a small sip, and then replied.

"It's a holiday, so I thought I should at least come see my parents even if I don't have time."

"Tsk, don't follow my lead. You have to call them Auntie and Uncle. Don't talk nonsense!"

Bai Yu finds it unacceptable that Si Yu addresses her parents as "Dad" and "Mom" without hesitation, just like she does.

"It's all the same. I'll just sit for a while and then leave. I also want to see you."

Covering her forehead, Bai Yu turned her head to look in the direction of the kitchen. Seeing that her mother was not standing at the door watching her and Si Yu, she whispered.

"What are you looking at me for? Don't you have anything better to do?"

"I missed you, so I came to visit. Now, I always feel empty inside if I don't see you for a day."

As she spoke, Si Yu raised her hand to brush a strand of hair from her forehead, her small mouth, painted with lipstick, slightly parted, looking incredibly alluring, and her eyes revealed an undisguised doting affection.

However, Bai Yu always ignored this point, and would even give a straight-man explanation in a serious manner.

"Oh, now that you mention it, I think it might be that you are anemic. If your heart doesn't get enough blood, you'll always feel empty. Go home and eat more red beans to replenish your blood, or duck blood and longan will also be good."

Upon hearing this, Si Yu puffed out her cheeks, made an extremely dissatisfied expression, and hummed playfully and cutely.

"Hmph, are you pretending to be stupid?"

Chapter 356 Suddenly Wanting to Protect You (Seeking Monthly Tickets 21)

Seeing Si Yu, this mature and sophisticated woman, insist on acting cute, Bai Yu has gradually gotten used to her coquettish personality.

But at this moment, he suddenly wanted to ask a question that he had never hesitated to ask before.

Can I ask you a question?

"Ask away, I'll tell you everything, and I'll give you my heart, okay?"

As Si Yu said this, she smiled and made a heart shape with her hand for Bai Yu. At that moment, Bai Yu suddenly didn't dare to ask anymore, but she had to ask the question because she would have to know the truth sooner or later.

"Are your parents already...? I'm just guessing, if..."

"Yes, that's right."

Before Bai Yu could finish speaking, Si Yu responded with a smile, though the smile seemed to indicate that he didn't care at all.

But for some reason, even though Si Yu seemed completely unconcerned, Bai Yu felt a little uncomfortable.

"How...long...has it been..."

Somewhat timid, for the first time, Bai Yu spoke with a hint of timidity.

Si Yu didn't bring any of her negative emotions to Bai Yu; her smile remained sunny, without revealing the slightest sadness.

"Hmm...it should be...thirteen? Or fourteen years, that's quite a long time..."

As she said this, Si Yu pressed her index finger against her cherry lips, making a cute, thoughtful gesture.

But the more indifferent Si Yu seemed, the more Bai Yu felt distressed, for reasons she didn't know.

In that instant, Bai Yu seemed to completely understand what dependency was and what emotional sustenance meant.

Even though Si Yu's smile was so sunny and beautiful, Bai Yu felt increasingly distressed.

She's clearly lonely, she spends holidays alone, and this kind of topic should be very upsetting, so why... can she still laugh?

Her nose tingled slightly. No matter how much she tried to deny it or avoid it, Bai Yu was still a soft-hearted person, and her soft nature was hard to change.

"Hey? Little brother, why are you crying? You... you'll make your older sister sad..."

Si Yu maintained her usual expression until the last sentence, but then she seemed to collapse instantly because of Bai Yu's sudden tears. Her voice gradually choked up, and tears flowed uncontrollably down her face.

If Si Yu hadn't reminded her, Bai Yu wouldn't have noticed her tears at all.

He never expected that he would shed tears in front of Si Yu, and so unconsciously.

But seeing Si Yu biting her lip to stop herself from sobbing, Bai Yu felt even more distressed.

Si Yu lost her parents more than ten years ago. Who raised her? Her grandparents, or other relatives?

Bai Yu couldn't bring herself to ask these questions anymore. The fact that Si Yu was still alone during holidays... what kind of treatment was that?

Perhaps Bai Yu never truly understood Si Yu in her previous life, only thinking about having a romance with him. With such a huge gap in their backgrounds, a future together was impossible; it was just a fling.

After his rebirth, he didn't initially think about getting to know her; he just wanted to avoid her and avoid her again, since other people's family affairs were none of his business.

But after completely dispelling that layer of doubt, he found that he suddenly no longer wanted to run away from Si Yu, and even had a different kind of illusion about wanting to protect her.

Whether this mentality is heroism or being a pushover doesn't matter; at least for this moment, he doesn't want to think about so much.

Reaching out to gently wipe away the tears from Si Yu's eyes, Bai Yu no longer concealed the tenderness in her heart.

"I'm not crying, I just feel that some people are clearly in a lot of pain but don't cry, so I'm just crying for them."

Looking at Bai Yu's gentle expression and unprecedentedly tender words, even Si Yu, who was usually very strong and didn't want to show her negative emotions to Bai Yu, couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

She reached out and gently took Bai Yu's large hand, which was wiping away her tears, and guided it to her cheek. Tears streamed down her face like a flood, but the expression on her face was a poignant smile.

"You idiot, I'm not sad at all. You were the one who cried first, and then I started crying too. You're such an idiot..."

"Yeah, I'm an idiot, I cried first..."

Si Yu had never felt such gentleness from Bai Yu before. Although she was really sad because she mentioned her parents and thought about the grievances she had suffered over the past ten years, her poignant smile was also genuine.

Bai Yu gently pressed his forehead against Si Yu's, feeling her warmth. In that instant, he wanted to give Si Yu his utmost tenderness.

Perhaps from the beginning she couldn't bear any more indifference, and she finally understood what it meant to be dependent, to exist by relying on him.

"I promise you... sister, I'll share half of Mom and Dad's care with you."

Hearing Bai Yu's gentle words, Si Yu felt as sweet as if she had eaten honey. This usually aloof man was actually sharing half of her parents' care with her; she loved him so much...

"My sister is so happy..."

Looking down at Si Yu, whose eyes were still glistening with tears but whose smile was so captivating, Bai Yu smiled too.

Just then, Bai's mother came out of the kitchen. She had originally planned to have Si Yu stay for dinner later.

But as soon as he came out, he saw Bai Yu pinching Si Yu's face, and Si Yu was crying. The smile on his face disappeared instantly.

Well, this damn brat of mine is bullying people even at home.

Without saying a word, Bai's mother quickly stepped forward with the soup spoon in her hand and smacked Bai Yu on the head.

磕～

A clear, pure sound is a good start.

"You brat, do you think your mother isn't here? Why are you bullying such a nice girl like Si Yu? Confess honestly, or you can get out of here."