Zhen Yu casually grabbed a handful of snacks and lifted two bags, placing them on the coffee table.
Then she slouched back on the sofa, casually asking, "Why didn’t you give a heads up before coming?"
Zhen Yan glanced at the bathroom, not wanting to argue further with his sister on this.
So he switched the topic directly, "I’m on winter break! Starting today, I’m staying at your place!"
Zhen Yu paused.
But thinking of her brother’s new house without heating, she didn’t urge him to leave.
Seeing her reaction, Zhen Yan added, "Don’t worry! I’ll just sleep on the sofa! You two can just stay in your own room as usual!"
Although Zhen Yan barely hesitated after mentioning the latter part, Zhen Yu still felt something was a bit off.
Just as she was about to ask, Han Mingyue emerged from the bathroom.
Thus, Zhen Yu dropped the matter.
Then, the three sat together peacefully, chatting about their winter break plans.
Han Mingyue’s plan was simple, self-study, guitar classes, and starting a new book.
Zhen Yan’s plan was even simpler! Study casually and remember to exercise daily.
The last one to speak about winter plans was Zhen Yu, as she had the most ideas among the three.
Her first two plans were naturally similar to Han Mingyue’s, don’t miss out on learning and always attend art classes.
Besides that, she wanted to take a short-term saxophone class and a quick course in fashion design.
"Can you handle all that?!" After hearing his sister’s words, Zhen Yan’s eyes widened like two copper bells!
——
As a result, Zhen Yu looked at her brother and then said frankly, "What’s there I can’t handle? We don’t have classes during winter break, so I have 24 hours a day to arrange at will! Besides, I have experience with the guqin, so I only need an entry-level saxophone course, and I can practice myself later. Fashion design and comic classes can also complement each other, so I’ll learn them together!"
Zhen Yan shook his head speechlessly, "I give up... as long as you’re happy. How are we spending New Year this year?"
Zhen Yu was about to say ’casually’, but Han Mingyue interjected suddenly, "My dad is also coming over, naturally we’ll be spending it at my place!"
"Why at your place? It’s cold, I’m not going!" Zhen Yan replied immediately!
Han Mingyue was momentarily taken aback, finding it hard to recover.
Seeing this, Zhen Yu quickly helped him out, "It’s not about the cold. The key is, New Year is family reunion time! So my brother and I won’t join the excitement at your place."
Han Mingyue looked at Zhen Yan, who immediately glared back!
Then he turned to Zhen Yu, "Doesn’t it feel alienating among us? Plus, when my dad arrives, he’ll definitely insist on you guys joining!"
Zhen Yan thought for a moment, realizing it was indeed the case.
Uncle Han certainly wouldn’t let him and his sister spend New Year alone!
Then Zhen Yan could only look at his sister...
Seeing both Han Mingyue and her brother watching her, Zhen Yu reluctantly said, "We’ll see when the time comes! It’s still a while away from New Year."
Han Mingyue shook his head, "Not far away at all! The day after tomorrow is Little New Year! My dad will be arriving soon, and it’s hard to get tickets later."
Zhen Yu: "..."
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Living under the same roof, three days went by routinely before Little New Year finally came.
Early this day! Han Mingyue received a call from Mrs. Han, waking him from sleep abruptly.
"Hello? Mom."
Mrs. Han: "Sleeping in on break? Your brother’s off to classes, why aren’t you up yet! College life sure is easy!"
"I slept late yesterday." Han Mingyue casually explained, not mentioning he was up writing an outline.
Thus Mrs. Han began overthinking!
"Up late doing what?! You brat, I’m warning you..."
"Mom!" Without even opening his eyes, Han Mingyue frowned.
It’s always the same, his mom lecturing not to do bad things, it really felt enough!
"Mom, what mom! You better know what’s good for you!" Mrs. Han frowned on the other end of the phone.
"I’m saying all this for your good! It’s not yet time for you and Xiao Yu,"
"I know! I know it’s not yet time!" Han Mingyue repeated his mother’s words irritably, reluctant to open his eyes.
"Mom, if you have something uh, say it quickly! If not, I’ll hang up! I’m tired."
Mrs. Han: "...Ah, nothing much! Isn’t it Little New Year’s today? You and Xiao Yu, come over early for dumplings!"
"Got it!" Han Mingyue responded quickly, eager to hang up.
But Mrs. Han continued, "Bring Xiao Yu’s brother along!"
"Zhen Yan moved over long ago, we’re coming together! Mom, I’m hanging up now!"
Upon hearing Zhen Yan was living there, Mrs. Han immediately felt reassured! She then perfunctorily said, "Hang up! Hang up..."
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After another nap, Han Mingyue finally woke past ten in the morning.
Upon exiting the bedroom, he realized the house was notably quiet, indicating he was alone.
He knew Zhen Yu had a class to attend, but where Zhen Yan had gone was unknown.
After washing up and devouring the breakfast Zhen Yu left for him, Han Mingyue sent Zhen Yan a text.
"Zhen Yan, when are you coming back? Tonight, let’s go to my place for dumplings!"
In no time! Without even finishing the one bowl he had to wash, Han Mingyue received Zhen Yan’s reply.
Zhen Yan: "Not going! You and my sister go ahead! I’ve got plans tonight."
Han Mingyue glanced briefly, choosing to ignore him.
After digesting on the sofa, inspired, he retreated to the bedroom to continue organizing his book outline.
While typing swiftly on Zhen Yu’s computer, his phone suddenly rang! Like noise disrupting his fluent thoughts...
Han Mingyue’s hands hovered over the laptop keyboard for a while before resignedly picking up the persistently ringing phone.
Seeing it was an unfamiliar number, Han Mingyue felt instantly annoyed!
"Hello?"
"Hello! Are you writer Ye Yueming?"
Han Mingyue: "...It’s me!"
"Aha! Here’s the thing! I’m the chief editor from Qihang Net, wanting to discuss film rights regarding your work."
Han Mingyue’s brow furrowed!
"Film rights? What does that mean?"
"Your first novel has been picked by our company now..."