"You’re almost sixteen, right?"
Yun Ya nodded, "My birthday is on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, which is in a month’s time. Then, I’ll be sixteen."
Zhuang Xiyue looked at the young girl in front of her, as beautiful, elegant, and gentle as a flower, and felt more and more satisfied, "When you turn eighteen, I’ll bring you to Capital City. We’ll get you engaged first, and after another four or five years, when you reach the legal age, you’ll get married and have me a chubby little boy."
Yun Ya felt as if her heart had been suddenly pricked by a needle. She clenched her fists and said in a low voice, "Aunt Zhuang, isn’t that too rushed... Brother Yan is my brother, and he hasn’t settled down yet...."
"It’s not rushed, not in the slightest. You’re always considering others. Don’t worry about your Brother Yan; who knows how long his picky nature will delay things. We can’t let him hold you and Gege back."
"Mom, I’m back, oh? Sister Yun Ya is here too." The teenager walked in with long strides, carrying a schoolbag on his back, and waved at Yun Ya with a smile.
The young man wore a school uniform, tall and slender, with an ethereal aura, especially those swirling, expressive eyes that seemed full of spirit.
When Yun Ya saw him, she felt dazzled and quickly lowered her gaze.
Zhuang Xiyue, mistaking her shyness for coyness, smiled at Yan Ke, "You’re back. Go change your clothes quick, and we’ll have dinner soon."
That smile had a somewhat meaningful depth.
Yan Ke felt a sudden chill down his back, and his sixth sense warned him of danger.
His eyes briefly scanned Yun Ya, who was looking down, and then glanced at Zhuang Xiyue, who was smiling somewhat creepily, shook his head, and hurried upstairs.
"Yun Ya, stay for dinner tonight."
Yun Ya paused for a moment, remembering the reason she had come tonight, hoping Uncle Yan would return by dinner. Considering this, she nodded, "Okay."
Zhuang Xiyue smiled, spent a little time with Yun Ya and then said with a laugh, "Go upstairs and play with Gege for a while. You should start building your relationship."
With that said, she stood up and left the living room.
Yun Ya thought of a way and then headed upstairs.
Zhuang Xiyue stood at the kitchen doorway, a trace of amusement flickering in her eyes.
"Madam, isn’t this a bit inappropriate? You know the young master’s temperament. If he disagrees, won’t it ruin Miss Yun Ya’s reputation?" Aunt Lin spoke up, feeling that Madam had been a bit impulsive earlier. It would be better if the children were allowed to grow up, and if there truly was mutual affection, they could naturally take the next step.
Keeping the young master in the dark and arranging his marriage behind his back would surely upset him once he found out.
"He doesn’t understand now, but when he grows up, he’ll thank me."
Yun Ya knocked on Yan Ke’s bedroom door.
"Come in." Yan Ke opened the door, having changed into casual clothes—a white pullover sweatshirt that made him look even more youthful and vibrant.
"Sister Yun Ya." Yan Ke greeted her with a smile, pulled open the door, and made a welcoming gesture, "Please come in."
Yan Ke’s room was typical of a teenager’s–messy but organized chaos. Posters covered the walls, mostly of foreign singers at first glance. An old guitar sat in one corner, and a drum kit was arranged on the balcony, clearly indicating he was a music enthusiast.
Suddenly, Yun Ya heard a "meow" and was momentarily startled before seeing a chubby cat crawl out from under the bed. At the sight of Yun Ya, the cat’s eyes lit up, and with surprising agility for its size, it leaped straight into Yun Ya’s arms. Thɪs chapter is updatᴇd by nοvelfire.net
Yun Ya smiled and stroked its head, "Ajiu, I’m surprised you still recognize me."
Ajiu curled up comfortably in her arms, licking the back of her hand with affection, looking quite attached to Yun Ya.
"How did you get so fat in such a short time? I can almost not hold you."
"Meow..." Ajiu meowed and looked up at her. Yun Ya thought she could see a hint of grievance in those feline eyes. Was she imagining it?
"Brother Yan’s been feeding you well, what could you possibly be upset about?" Yun Ya pinched the cat’s ear gently.
Yan Ke huffed, "Sneaky Ajiu, you forget about me the moment Sister Yun Ya shows up. You’re so disloyal, and after all the good care I’ve taken of you."
"Meow~" Ajiu snuggled closer into Yun Ya’s embrace.
Yan Ke, frustrated, puffed out his cheeks and glared, attempting to grab Ajiu, but Yun Ya held onto Ajiu and deftly dodged. She chuckled, "Let me hold him; you don’t have to be so hard on him."
"Fine, for Sister Yun Ya’s sake, I won’t hold it against you."
Yan Ke looked at Yun Ya, "Brother left Ajiu with me before he left. It’s only been two days; do you miss him already?" he asked, his smile carrying a hidden tease.