"Heh heh..." Little Yue giggled mischievously, suddenly stood on tiptoe, and whispered in Li Yifei’s ear, "You’re quite impressive, bringing both your side chicks here, aren’t you afraid I’ll tell my cousin?"
Li Yifei cleared his throat, glanced at Little Yue’s parents, both of whom were smiling. In their eyes, Little Yue’s behavior was typical of a sister-in-law seeing her brother-in-law with a mix of curiosity and mischief. The Ye family was large, and when Little Yue’s mother saw her own brother-in-law back then, she was also mischievous and would embarrass him.
"You’d better bribe me well, otherwise, one day, if I can’t keep my mouth shut, I’ll spill the beans," Little Yue winked twice at Li Yifei.
Li Yifei chuckled and said, "No problem, just tell me what you want. Just let me know later, and I guarantee you’ll be satisfied."
Only then did Little Yue say with satisfaction, "That’s more like it. I haven’t thought of what I want yet. Once I do, I’ll let you know."
Little Yue’s mother laughed at this moment, "You little girl, you’ve caught your brother-in-law—you’re looking for some benefits, aren’t you?"
Little Yue laughed proudly, "Of course, if I don’t take advantage now, I’ll miss out! You snatched my cousin away; if I don’t get some benefits, I’d be at a loss."
Little Yue’s parents both laughed heartily. The interaction between Little Yue and Li Yifei was simply a display of familial affection, something the Ye family greatly valued. In their view, a family without close bonds wouldn’t be a good example.
Little Yue and Chu Xiaoyao were both beauties, especially since they had been raised in comfort. The clothes they wore were quite expensive, adding a few points of allure. So, upon entering the school, they immediately attracted the gazes of many male students. A group of sophomore and junior boys eagerly gathered around to help them with the registration process.
Although Su Yiyi was two years older than Little Yue and Chu Xiaoyao, she still looked like a college student. Others even mistook her for a freshman and approached her to chat, which made Su Yiyi feel somewhat embarrassed. Only when she mentioned she was there to drop off her sister did the boys leave, disappointed.
Chu Xiaoyao and Little Yue found these experiences intriguing, and didn’t stop the boys from trying to please them, which saved Li Yifei quite some effort by just following them while the boys helped take care of the other matters.
Chu Xiaoyao and Little Yue, who had been high school besties, were now studying the same major and in the same class at university. They were even assigned to the same dorm, which made Li Yifei feel quite relieved. Compared to Chu Xiaoyao, Little Yue was more sensible. With her looking after Chu Xiaoyao, at least Chu Xiaoyao wouldn’t get too reckless.
Besides, although Chu Xiaoyao seemed quite happy recently, Li Yifei knew that she still hadn’t fully moved past the shadow of her parents’ passing. In very quiet moments, she’d zone out, thinking about them. But now, with Little Yue by her side, she wouldn’t get too melancholic over their death.
Little Yue’s parents had some errands to run in the morning, said goodbye to Li Yifei, and left first. As they were leaving, they reminded Li Yifei to visit the Ye family, and he agreed readily. After all, being in the provincial capital, it would be impolite for a prospective son-in-law like him not to visit Old Master of the Ye Family.
Having settled the dorm, Li Yifei accompanied Chu Xiaoyao and Little Yue in purchasing other daily necessities. The two girls were completely captivated by the fresh university environment, so they didn’t cling to Li Yifei. Instead, Li Yifei and Su Yiyi strolled leisurely around the campus, adding a romantic touch.
After lunch, Li Yifei and Su Yiyi were about to leave when Chu Xiaoyao once again showed her attachment to Li Yifei, holding onto his arm and tearfully saying, "Uncle, you have to visit me often."
"Silly girl, don’t cry. Aren’t you the strongest one?" Li Yifei embraced Chu Xiaoyao, gently stroking her hair to comfort her.
Chu Xiaoyao hugged Li Yifei’s waist tightly and said, "I don’t want to be strong, I just want Uncle."
"Heh heh, alright, alright, Uncle promises to visit you often. But after a month at school, it’ll be the National Day holiday, and you can go home then."
"Mmm." Only then did Chu Xiaoyao release Li Yifei, reluctantly watching as Li Yifei and Su Yiyi drove away.
"So sentimental." Little Yue nudged Chu Xiaoyao, teasing with a smile.
Chu Xiaoyao turned her head, snorted, and said, "Little brat, what do you know?"
The two gradually drifted apart, starting their happy university life. However, the first topic they discussed wasn’t about school but rather how to get cozy with Li Yifei, which seemed a bit much. Luckily, when they talked, they did so quietly away from others, otherwise, they’d be looked at like oddballs.
Li Yifei first settled Su Yiyi at a hotel and then went to the Ye family. Old Master of the Ye Family was home and immediately invited Li Yifei into his study.
As soon as he entered, Old Master of the Ye Family excitedly said, "Good lad, you’re quite something, dealing with the Lin family like that, and they didn’t dare make a peep and accepted it just like that."
Li Yifei chuckled and said, "Without solid skills, I wouldn’t dare set foot on Liang Mountain."