"I advise you to get those ridiculous ideas out of your head. Your brother and I have no relationship whatsoever." Seeing Xue Xing’s expression, Si Wen knew he must be letting his imagination run wild again.
Xue Xing pouted. "Then why are you living at my brother’s house?"
"I bought this villa. Why do you think I’m living in it?"
"You bought it?" Xue Xing was even more confused.
Si Wen rolled her eyes at him but still explained patiently, "This was a romantic gift for your sister-in-law. I also bought it for them because your brother did a huge favor. You get it now?"
"Oh, I get it. But... if it’s a gift for them, why are you staying here?" Xue Xing was still lost.
If she already gave it away, what does it an for her to still be living here? Was it really a gift or not? Does it belong to Si Wen, or to my brother and sister-in-law?
"Because I’m holess, I’m staying here temporarily. Happy now?"
"I don’t believe you. You’re so rich, how could you possibly be holess?"
"You wouldn’t understand anyway. I’m just staying here for now. Don’t worry, I’ve already bought the villa next door. If it ever becos inconvenient for your brother and his wife, I can move into my own place anyti," Si Wen said, pointing to the neighboring property.
Xue Xing’s mouth ford a perfect ’O’.
Is this the world of the rich? Buying villas without so much as blinking...
"Do you live alone?"
"Otherwise? You want to live with ?"
"That’s not what I was thinking!" Xue Xing said hurriedly. I shouldn’t have asked.
"Stop gawking and co on in."
"Ohh..."
Xue Xing followed Si Wen into the villa. From the outside, it had already looked magnificent. After entering, Xue Xing realized that what he had seen was just the tip of the iceberg. It had a unique design with sleek, grand lines, occupying a vast area with a ticulously manicured garden. Lush green trees and vibrant flowers created a scene bursting with life.
Stepping inside, he was greeted by a vast hall where a magnificent, dazzling crystal chandelier hung from the ceiling. The floor was exquisite marble, and the living room was furnished in an elegant yet comfortable style. The classy sofas and coffee table spoke volus of the owner’s taste, and the spacious dining room was filled with a warm atmosphere... The hall alone left Xue Xing so stunned he couldn’t speak.
"Wow, it’s so big and luxurious in here." Xue Xing had only ever seen houses like this on TV.
Is this really my brother’s house? he wondered. At that mont, his estimation of Xue Yang was elevated to new heights.
"Don’t act like you’ve never seen the world before. I’ll take you to your bedroom for the night so you can put your things down." Si Wen pulled him further inside.
Hearing the word "bedroom," Xue Xing suddenly stopped in his tracks. "Wait, you just said my brother doesn’t live here. Does that an it’ll just be the two of us tonight?"
"What, afraid I’ll eat you up?" Si Wen teased.
Xue Xing muttered quietly, "You’re the one who should be afraid."
"What did you say?"
"Nothing." Xue Xing touched his nose and looked away, not daring to et Si Wen’s gaze. His eyes then landed on the little white cat approaching them.
"This cat is so cute!" Xue Xing was instantly smitten.
Si Wen crossed her arms and lifted her chin slightly. "His na is Xiao Bai, and I’m just looking after him for now. Xiao Bai, co say hello to your big brother."
Xiao Bai trotted to Si Wen’s feet, rubbed against her ankle, and owed incessantly, as if to say, "Mommy, you’re finally ho!"
"He calls big brother, so what does he call you?" Xue Xing asked curiously.
"He calls Mommy, of course. Right, Xiao Bai?"
Xue Xing’s eyes widened. "Xiao Bai calls you Mommy but has to call Big Brother? What’s that supposed to an?"
"What’s wrong? Don’t tell you want Xiao Bai to call you Daddy?"
Xue Xing’s handso face instantly flushed red. "That’s not what I ant at all!" Honestly, why does she have to twist my words like that?
"Then what did you an?"
"If Xiao Bai calls you Mommy and Big Brother, aren’t you taking advantage of ?" Xue Xing’s aggrieved look was adorably fierce.
Si Wen’s tone softened a bit. "Then what do you think Xiao Bai should call you?"
"He should... he should call Uncle."
"Pfft..." Si Wen couldn’t help but laugh at his awkwardness. She stroked Xiao Bai’s fluffy head. "Xiao Bai, say ’Uncle’..."
"OW."
The timing between the girl and the cat was simply perfect.
"Let’s go. Your bedroom is on the second floor; it’s all ready for you."
"Ohh..."
Xue Xing couldn’t shake the feeling that having Xiao Bai call him ’Uncle’ was also a bit strange. He wasn’t even seventeen yet. How could he be an uncle?
"Here we are. This is your room."
Just as the villa’s hall was outrageously luxurious, the bedroom was spacious and serene. It had a soft bed, an en-suite bathroom, and exquisite, stylish decor. To Xue Xing’s delight, there was even a dedicated study!
Just this one room is almost as big as my entire house...
"Put your things down."
"Oh, are we going sowhere else?" Xue Xing asked as he obediently set his backpack down.
A study! I can do my howork here. If I finish it all tonight, I won’t have to worry about it tomorrow or the day after, he planned inwardly.
"Don’t tell you brought howork with you."
"You bought the tickets in such a hurry, when would I have had ti to do my howork? I was going to do it on the plane, but I was too excited the whole way and couldn’t settle down..."
"How much do you have left?"
"Not much, just seven tests," Xue Xing said, holding up seven fingers.
"Seven tests isn’t a lot?"
"I can finish all seven in one night."
"Are you planning to pull an all-nighter?"
"A night without sleep is no big deal. Once it’s done, I won’t have to think about it anymore."
That did make sense.
"Aren’t you hungry now?"
Now that Si Wen ntioned it, Xue Xing’s stomach imdiately started to growl. Embarrassed, he admitted, "Actually, I’m starving."
"Let’s go eat first."
"Where are we going?"
"Out to eat, of course." When it ca to food, Si Wen never settled for less.
"It’s so late. Going out and coming back will take ages—enough ti for to finish a whole test. Isn’t there any food at my brother’s house?"
"There is. Do you know how to cook?"
Xue Xing raised an eyebrow. "Underestimating ?"
"Fine, you cook then. This is a perfect chance for to see whose cooking is better—yours or your brother’s."
"You’ve eaten my brother’s cooking..." Xue Xing didn’t realize it himself, but his tone was a bit sour.
Si Wen didn’t catch his tone and just huffed, "Of course I have. It was pretty good, actually."
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