You are my wife, don't doubt it!

"You are quite devoted to your role as a father?" Yu Luying teased casually.

"Haha." Xiao Yao smiled bitterly and laughed twice.

"Tian Yun shouldn't be interested, right?" Yu Luying said.

"She follows my interests, which is not good." Xiao Yao said.

The two of them chatted one after another, and suddenly, Xiao Yao stopped.

Yu Luying raised her head suddenly and realized that she had unknowingly gone with Xiao Yao to take her grandma downstairs of his house.

Both of them were a little embarrassed.

"Oh," Xiao Yao stamped his feet and said, "I...shall I take you back?"

Yu Luying said hurriedly: "No, I'll go back by myself."

Even so, the footsteps of the two of them seemed to have taken root, rooted in the ground.

Xiao Yao didn't say, "Come up and sit down." Yu Luying was too embarrassed to take the initiative to say this. The two of them stood in silence downstairs and talked for half a minute. Yu Luying said: "The final exam is coming soon. In the past two days, You haven’t come to my class yet, would you like me to check it out for you..."

"No need," Xiao Yao said subconsciously: "I don't think I'll ask if I passed the exam - okay, you can help me make up for it."

Yu Luying was a little annoyed. After Xiao Yao said this, he walked upstairs, and she had no choice but to follow behind.

This feeling of "reversal" made her feel very uncomfortable.

Originally, after the symbiosis was resolved, especially after Xiao Yao was kicked by Shen Jie for no apparent reason, Yu Luying deliberately wanted to alienate Xiao Yao a little.

She knew Xiao Yao too well - after losing Shen Jie, this guy would inevitably empathize with herself again and use herself to fill the spiritual and emotional holes.

Yu Luying's self-esteem made her reject the role of a jack-in-the-road.

Moreover, she was just a 15-year-old girl, and she had to be the "stepmother" of another 15-year-old girl. This strange feeling also made her indescribably resistant.

That inexplicable future marriage certificate—let’s just assume it was real—it should be real—also troubled her beyond words.

What does Xiao Yao mean by showing him that?

Yu Luying hates this feeling of being "arranged".

Being with him originally, I was more or less inseparable from symbiosis. Now that I have finally gotten rid of this curse, should the rope that once bound Shen Jie be tied around my waist again?

Yu Luying said to herself rebelliously: No.

She originally disdained the idea of ​​a "destined partner", and the change in the marriage certificate further demonstrated that the future can be changed.

That marriage certificate only reveals one possibility among thousands, doesn't it?

However, taking a step back, Xiao Yao has not only lost Shen Jie, but also his grandmother, and has a daughter to take care of. If he deliberately alienates him at this time, it would be too cruel.

Therefore, Yu Luying decided to provide appropriate companionship, help and comfort to Xiao Yao when he needed it.

Of course, this has to be passive.

As a result, the girl never expected that during this period, Xiao Yao not only did not come to her or ask for help, but... instead, he seemed to have intentionally alienated her, and even acted perfunctory after she took the initiative to contact him. Attitude.

This made her unable to restrain herself from feeling unhappy.

Even, he became angry from shame.

This is like a daughter of a wealthy family who is dissatisfied with the marriage arranged by her father without authorization. As a result, Chenglong Kuai's son-in-law takes the initiative and refuses to comply and wants to break off the engagement. It is inevitable that she will feel resentment of "Why do you dislike your aunt?" and even take the initiative to want to marry her. Close to him.

With such chaotic thoughts, Yu Luying followed Xiao Yao into the soap room of his house, and the familiar smell hit her face.

It's not a bad smell, but that special lingering smell unique to old houses.

The soap room is clean and tidy, as if it has never been used before - I guess Xiao Yao doesn't know how to cook for himself, which is normal.

Yu Luying saw that the cat food bowl under the gas stove was also clean, not even a grain was left, and the cat litter box was even missing.

Immediately afterwards, she changed into slippers with Xiao Yao and followed Xiao Yao's footsteps into his bedroom.

The girl was suddenly enlightened, but also a little dazed.

The house is so neat and clean, it's like having a hostess.

Yu Luying touched a piece of furniture and looked at her fingers. There was not even a trace of dust on them.

She had been in this room many times, and nine times out of ten it was as messy as a doghouse—she probably complained many times.

The remaining times happened to be when grandma helped him clean up.

Shen Jie's move in did not improve the situation much. This eldest lady has no servants, so she may not be any better than Xiao Yao - two people live in a garbage dump together, but there is no need to dislike the other. .

There was even a nice smell of freshener in the air.

Xiao Yao quickly walked to the window and opened the curtains.

"It's very clean," Yu Luying walked to the sofa and sat down, raising her legs and flipping her slippers on her little white-socked feet: "I didn't expect Tianyun to be quite good at tidying up the house?"

"Ah, yes." Xiao Yao smiled lightly: "Tian Yun is quite diligent."

"Why didn't I notice it at all before..." Yu Luying muttered casually: "Where are the Tianyun people?"

"We went out to play, and she's not fresh enough yet." Xiao Yao shrugged.

"What about the cat?" Yu Luying bent down and looked under the bed.

"The cat..." Xiao Yao hesitated: "Maybe it has returned to nature."

"Ah?" Yu Luying said dissatisfied: "You are too..."

"ε=(ο｀*))) Alas," Xiao Yao walked to the edge of his bed and sat down: "This shabby cat has fur falling out everywhere, biting everywhere, not only scurrying around at night, but also following him every morning. The rooster crows on time, and the cat litter box is no longer needed. It was quite well-behaved when I first came here, but now it poops everywhere..."

Yu Luying still glared angrily at Xiao Yao who was quibbling: "I finally know where all the stray cats outside come from!"

"No," Xiao Yao said, "The main reason is that we were homeless a few days ago and no one could take care of it."

"It's called a dog, but it's not a real dog." Yu Luying crossed her arms and said, "You have prepared enough cat food and water, so why do you need to take care of it? If it doesn't work, give it to me. If you break up, just give it to your girlfriend." The cat lost his revenge..."

"No," Xiao Yao scratched his head. This action made Yu Luying find him familiar: "I sent her a message asking her if she wanted to take the cat back, but she didn't reply to me after waiting for two days."

"No matter, no matter."

"Aren't you going to make up lessons for me?" Xiao Yao smiled and said, "Please help me take a look."

"Don't try to change the subject!" Yu Luying said.

"Oh, yes, are you hungry?" Xiao Yao suddenly remembered something: "I'll cook first. You sit down for a while."

"I'll do it." Yu Luying stood up and said, "I'm not very hungry. I just ate chicken tenders."

"You sit down, you sit down." Xiao Yao held Yu Luying's shoulders with both hands and pressed her down.

"Don't eat dead people..." Yu Luying whispered.

Yu Luying sat on the sofa and sent a message to her mother.

Shen Tianyun also came back at the right time. When she saw Yu Luying was there, her face was not very good, so she went straight into grandma's room.

"Come in and change your shoes. They are full of dirt when you bring them back outside." Xiao Yao took the slippers and followed him. After a while, he came out with Shen Tianyun's green sneakers and put them back on the shoe rack at the door, and then continued to work in the soap room.

Without waiting for too long, the simple four dishes and one soup were served.

The three of them enjoyed dinner around the table.

"The taste is okay." Yu Luying commented objectively.

Resolutely refusing Yu Luying's help, Xiao Yao and Tian Yun cleared the dining table, washed the dishes and chopsticks, and the three of them gathered around the dining table to start doing homework. Yu Luying also helped Xiao Yao make up for the homework he had missed this week. Science knowledge.

Listening to the ticking sound of the swinging pendulum of the old wall clock in the room, Yu Luying suddenly felt that this was not bad.

There is an illusion that the years are quiet.

“Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding…”

"Ah, it's already ten o'clock!" Yu Luying stood up suddenly: "I have to go back."

"I'll see you off," Xiao Yao pushed away the homework book in front of him and stood up.

"It seems like someone is knocking on the door?" Shen Tianyun sat still, biting a gel pen in her mouth, and raised her ears to listen to what was going on outside.

"Is there any?" Xiao Yao and Yu Luying left the bedroom one after another and opened the door of the soap room.

In the darkness, a petite figure suddenly rushed into the soap room, looked around the empty bowl, sniffed, raised his head and let out a pitiful meow at Xiao Yao.

"Uh..." Xiao Yao said.

"Don't lose it again," Yu Luying warned Xiao Yao, "I'll come over and help take care of it when I have something to do."

"Oh." Xiao Yao smiled and opened the door of the soap room, squatted down and rummaged for cat food: "It's good to be back."

"Meow~" Shen Jie's kitten rolled happily on the ground between the soap slices.

Chapter 414 Xiao Yao’s place of refuge

2024-06-01

The final exam for this school year at St. Francis Middle School, the last subject for the sophomore year is English.

When the hand-in bell rang, Xiao Yao was still struggling with the answer options. It was not until the invigilator warned him twice that he reluctantly put down the 2B pencil in his hand.

"Huh~~~" Xiao Yao leaned back on his chair, let out a long sigh, and watched the invigilator leave the classroom with the portfolio in his arms.

The figure of the invigilator disappeared at the door, marking the end of this serious examination life in this classroom.

There was a loud "coaxing" sound around Xiao Yao. The candidates from other classes left in a hurry, while the candidates from this class - including Xiao Yao - lazily packed away their stationery and returned slowly. Go to your table.

A few minutes later, the students in this class who had been assigned to other examination rooms also came back one after another.

A few students, such as Wang Ming, who has been isolated recently, did not show up. They must have silently packed their bags and left the school. However, most people were not in a hurry to leave, and gathered in small groups to chat.

After all, arts and science classes will be separated next semester. For many students with good relationships, this is the last time to speak as a "classmate", and they are a little reluctant to say goodbye.

"As for that, it's pretentious." Zhang Jialong sat down on Xiao Yao's table, hugged his big and round arms, twisted his waist and moved up: "It's not like we're graduating and going our separate ways. After we are divided into different classes, won’t we still be on the same floor? We can still see each other every day if we want.”

Xiao Yao nodded slightly, and just as he was about to reply, Hairtail also sat on tiptoes on his table, occupying half of the sky: "How was it? How was it? How did you do in the exam?"

"It's not bad," Xiao Yao hesitated for a moment, then carefully chose his words: "There should be no problem if you pass."

"Why did you pass?" Hairtail winked: "Last time, you and Yu Luying were tied for first place in the grade...or was it last time?"

"It's not that we're tied for first place in the grade," Zhang Jialong's buttocks bumped against each other on Xiao Yao's desk, which was really childish: "It's that he surpassed Yu Luying and was first in grade."

Xiao Yao smiled, did not answer, lowered his head and silently packed the desk.

"By the way, I remember you and Yu Luying." Hairtail lost the butt competition and jumped down to the ground: "You both chose history? Maybe you will be assigned to the same class again."

"I don't know," Xiao Yao said, "In previous years, didn't there always be two history classes?"

Zhang Jialong chose chemistry, and Haiyu chose physics. According to them, men should choose the truth, and praising virtue by confusing right and wrong is the way out for women and poor students.

Considering the actual achievements of these two brothers, Xiao Yao could only sincerely wish them good luck.

Hairtail and Zhang Jialong—in fact, everyone believed that Xiao Yao signed up for the history class because of Yu Luying, or conversely, Yu Luying signed up for the history class because of Xiao Yao. Both Xiao Yao and Yu Luying knew that they had not discussed it, but they were too lazy to discuss it. Clarify to the world.

After chatting for a while, Zhang Jialong turned around and saw Yu Luying standing at the door of the classroom, as if waiting for someone, so he winked at Hairtail, hooked his shoulder and left through the back door of the classroom.

Xiao Yao and Yu Luying walked side by side and walked back to Xiao Yao's house together. Xiao Yao invited Yu Luying to come up, but Yu Luying declined.

"Tian Yun still doesn't want to see me every day." Yu Luying said bluntly.

"I thought your relationship had improved last time." Xiao Yao touched the back of his head.

Yu Luying pursed her lips and said nothing, so Xiao Yao sent her home again and walked back alone.

Xiao Yao went upstairs, opened the door of the soap room, and called "Tian Yun" twice to grandma's room, but no one answered.

This girl is either sleeping or out in the wild again.

Without pushing the door to confirm or knocking, Xiao Yao went back to his room and walked around several times.

Cat, the cat seems to have gone wild too?

It was extremely cold in the empty room. He wanted to turn on the heating and air conditioning, but after thinking about it, he went to the soap room and moved the briquettes stove in and started a fire.

He took out his cell phone and wanted to send a QQ message to Shen Jie to tell her that he was on winter vacation and ask her if she was on vacation too. But after thinking about it, he threw the phone on the sofa.

Recently, Shen Jie has become less and less active in replying to QQ messages. As an adult - she is almost an adult. She needs to be a mature adult. She must learn to take things she can afford and let them go. Do less.

If it were in the past, Xiao Yao would have welcomed the arrival of winter and summer vacations.

It should be said that they were cheering.

But now, he is just glad that the winter vacation is relatively short, more than twenty days, and it is over after a while.