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Zixiao's flustered and helpless state allowed Yuzhe to quickly calm down.

Zixiao has always been introverted... Yuzhe realized that what he had just said must have put Zixiao in a difficult position.

Bullying his younger sister is not Yu Zhe's style; it's not manly at all!

He turned his head decisively.

She blinked her large, deep blue eyes, even more profound than the glass of an aquarium, and apologized to Zixiao.

"I'm sorry, Zixiao... What I was thinking was that for a while, I used to hide in my room every day drawing comics and watching anime. Back then, I felt that... girls in real life weren't as cute as the girls in anime. In other words, I always felt that reality was boring and not worth putting effort into. But things are different now."

Yu Zhe shook her head, causing her silver hair to shimmer like a starry river. Her eyes, reflecting these changes in herself and her feelings about life, made her already breathtakingly beautiful...

Yu Zhe, amidst the fireworks, became even more dazzling and captivating.

Zixiao looked at her brother like this... and was momentarily lost in thought, completely absorbed in the moment.

Yu Zhe smiled wryly, but still finished speaking.

“Things are different now… Zixiao, I’m increasingly convinced that you, and all of you, are in no way inferior to the girls in anime. No… this comparison isn’t right. In my eyes, you are the cutest, the most beautiful, and my most precious treasures.”

"...!"

These words, which sounded like a confession, struck Zixiao's heart directly, catching her completely off guard!

Zixiao felt her heart clench suddenly—this feeling, which had long belonged entirely to Yuzhe, was now pounding wildly.

The surrounding sounds seemed to quiet down, and all Zixiao could hear was her own heartbeat and breathing, as well as Yuzhe's affectionate words.

That's all I have to say.

Yu Zhe patted his legs and stood up, extending his left hand to Zi Xiao, who was bowing her head and remaining silent.

"Okay, my request is off. Zixiao, let's walk around the neighborhood a bit more and see if there are any venues we haven't seen yet, and then we'll go home. If we stay too late, even if Yuche lets us out, he'll probably drag us back."

"Wait... Brother."

"Ok?"

Zixiao did indeed reach out and grab Yuzhe's hand.

But she did not get up as Yu Zhe suggested.

In Yu Zhe's view, Zi Xiao's arm trembled slightly twice, and then she...

I looked up.

Even though her cheeks were flushed and her crimson eyes were filled with shyness, Zixiao's expression was incredibly resolute!

"Brother! Please let me watch that video again! I can do it! Ah, of course... when no one's around, I can only... only let you see it."

"certainly!!"

Yu Zhe was overjoyed!

He didn't want to see Zixiao imitate that meme.

Instead, they were hoping that Zixiao could break through her own limitations, and suddenly overcome her introverted personality to do things she couldn't normally do!

People are constantly changing and breaking through limitations...

Zixiao's courage to make up her mind came from Yuzhe.

My brother has changed so much in the past year. He is no longer always depressed, no longer always complaining about the world, and no longer always feeling that life is boring.

He stepped out of his home and met outstanding girls like Qin Ruoke and Xiaomeng.

My brother not only forged his own path in life, but he also continues to redeem those around him, just like the sun and the moon, forever illuminating everyone's way forward.

My brother often says that everyone saved him and became his pillar of support, enabling him to overcome his isolation and face the sunshine.

But actually, brother, you are our sun...

If my brother can do it, then... I can too.

Zixiao stood up resolutely, staring intently at the video on Yuzhe's phone that he had reopened, memorizing the few seconds of action and the tone of voice of the anime girl in the video in her clever little brain.

When she put down her phone, Zixiao observed the movements of the tourists around her.

There aren't many people around today, so finding a quiet spot with no one around isn't too difficult.

And soon, Zixiao seized this opportunity.

"There's no one left! Better a short pain than a long one. Brother, watch closely, I'll finish it right away!"

"Go go go! Hey... I'll record a video."

"Don't record this! Honestly, if you record this, I'm not doing it!"

"No! We're not opening it!"

Yu Zhe quickly turned off his phone and threw it aside. (Monthly fee group 694936135)

I originally wanted to leave behind proof of Zixiao's growth, but if it means delaying her growth just to get proof, that would be a huge waste!

Everything is ready. The operation that Zixiao has wholeheartedly prepared for Yuzhe is ready to begin at any time.

Zixiao quickly looked around to make sure no one would come over for the time being, then began to recall the actions on her phone and prepared to get into position.

Zixiao has a pretty good level of flexibility. She used to learn self-defense with Yuzhe and Yuche, and even Sister Linyin praised her.

Zixiao first clasped her hands together, slowly stretched her arms forward, then gritted her teeth, gently lifted her left leg until she straightened her left leg, and stood on her right foot.

She was like a dancer, elegant and graceful, more dazzling than the fish behind the glass!

Then, Zixiao immediately put her newfound knowledge to use, delivering a line so nervous and shy it trembled...

“sa...sakana!!”

"Ow!!!"

Yu Zhe was overjoyed!

What's going on? This amazing beauty that almost breaks down the dimensional barrier, is it really real?!

Zixiao tried to maintain the composure for a while, as if waiting for her brother's praise.

"H-how is it, brother? Is it...okay?"

"It's okay, Zixiao! It's okay! You really tried your best, I'm so proud! So touched! So... um?"

Yu Zhe hadn't finished speaking.

Then we heard hurried footsteps coming from the west side of the venue.

Zixiao was startled! She didn't want to be embarrassed on the spot, so she quickly stopped what she was doing!

But she was standing on one leg, which is inherently unstable. Coupled with nervousness, she exerted too much force!

"Wow!!"

"Zixiao!"

She lost her balance and was about to fall face down to the ground.

Whenever this happens—when his beloved girl might be in danger—Yu Zhe can always unleash an incredible speed that even he himself doesn't expect.

Without hesitation, Yu Zhe grabbed Zi Xiao's arm, but Zi Xiao fell down too suddenly.

Yu Zhe's little arms couldn't hold her back at all, so they fell forward together.

Even if he falls, Yu Zhe will not allow Zi Xiao to cushion his fall!

He pulled Zixiao forcefully to the side, so that Yuzhe was lying face down with Zixiao on top of him.

In fact, that's exactly how they fell.

Yu Zhe held Zi Xiao tightly, one above the other, to prevent her from getting hurt in the slightest.

"Phew... thank goodness, are you alright, Zixiao?"

Zixiao had just recovered from her surprise.

Her first reaction wasn't to answer Yu Zhe's question, but to ask him a question in return!

"Brother, you're the one doing it! Doing such dangerous things again! What if you fall and hit the back of your head!"

"Hahaha...Is everything alright? It's good that everything's alright~"

The tear hanging from Zixiao's eye wasn't from being scared.

This was caused by Yu Zhe's anger!

But... he laughed in exasperation.

A silvery laugh reached Yu Zhe's ears. Zi Xiao pressed herself against Yu Zhe, just like a spoiled child.

"Haha...but...but that's just how my brother is! No matter how many times I tell you, you won't listen. You'll always risk your life to protect me, you'll always be like that!"

"Zixiao...are you happy?"

"No!! I was saying that what my brother did was wrong!"

Hmm... Even if you say that, I can't see that from the smile on your face, can I?

Also, Yu Zhe had actually noticed the source of those hurried footsteps a long time ago.

No other tourists came during this time, and the footsteps just now were either not seen by Zixiao, or because she was worried that Yuzhe hadn't gone to look, but were made by the two lively people standing next to them.

"Zixiao...brother...I think it's fine for you two to show off your love, but at least be mindful of the location, right? This is an aquarium, look at the atmosphere between you two, oh my, it's just too much!"

"Yes, yes, Brother Yuzhe, I suggest you let go of Zixiao and let me lie on top of you, then there won't be any problems."

"!"

Zixiao opened her eyes wide upon hearing the sound and suddenly looked to the side.

"Yu Che, Ling Yun?! When did you get here?! Oh wait... Brother, let's get up first!"

Yu Zhe and Zi Xiao helped each other to their feet. Neither of them was injured, thanks to Yu Zhe's good protection.

Mo Lingyun scratched her cheek with her finger, shrugged with a wry smile, and said.

"Uh...we probably came here...when Zixiao made that weird move? What was that?"

Yu Che raised her hand and answered quickly: "I know! It's a meme I've been seeing online lately, saka...!"

"Aaaaaah, Su Yuche!! You devil! Stop talking! And Lingyun and my brother too, you didn't see anything!!"