Chapter 63
Yu Jinzhe sat in the passenger seat, buckled his seatbelt like a good little boy, and for the moment, looked obedient.
But Xie Mi was no longer being obedient.
“Little brother Jinzhe, do you know why your trick just now didn’t work?” she asked as she drove.
A cold gleam flashed across Yu Jinzhe’s glasses, but his smile still remained gentle.
“Sis, what are you talking about?”
Xie Mi glanced back at him with a faint smile. “Because all the tricks you’re playing are the leftovers I’ve already used.”
[Sister Xie smiles—life or death uncertain]
[New guest in danger!]
“Next time, before you come on the show, remember to do your homework properly, otherwise you’ll end up like now.”
As she spoke, the car had already exited the highway and was on the winding, messy countryside road toward the villa.
Before Yu Jinzhe could respond, the car suddenly swerved sharply. His head slammed into the window with a bang.
That wasn’t the end—the car spun a full 360 on the spot, raising a cloud of dust. The program team’s car behind them was so startled it braked hard, then wisely backed off to keep a distance.
Yu Jinzhe in the passenger seat was already seeing stars. “I… I’m gonna…”
“Gonna? I’ll fulfill you!”
Yu Jinzhe: I’m gonna die!!!
—Perspective from the following car—
The silver sedan in front was driving like it had gone insane: drifting, spinning, braking sharply one second and flooring the accelerator the next. When it finally screeched to a stop at the manor gate, it went completely still.
The program crew parked behind, and the PD cautiously stuck his head out.
Suddenly, the front car’s door swung open and Xie Mi got out. The PD instantly ducked back down.
He then saw…
Xie Mi nimbly walked around to the passenger side, opened the door, and dragged out Yu Jinzhe, who was already foaming at the mouth.
PD: “……”
The new guest clearly hadn’t done enough prep.
This show can mess with anyone, but not with Xie Mi!
[Thanks for the invite—just experienced Sister Xie Mi’s driving skills firsthand, already puked]
[My love for Sister Xie is so deep that even if I get carsick I’ll keep watching. I puke, then swallow it back down!]
[I’m tired of saying Sister Xie is awesome!]
[So considerate of Old Xie—letting a boy who hasn’t stepped into society yet experience how cruel it is in advance]
[Hahahahaha—bleeugh]
Yu Jinzhe took a long time to recover, only to see Xie Mi under the moonlight in her white dress, tilting her head and smiling sweetly at him like a ghost come to take his soul.
Wiping the foam from his mouth, instead of fear, his lips curved into deep interest.
Xie Lian was right.
This sister of his was truly fascinating.
“Sis, this is a dating variety show, right?”
“What are you getting at?”
Yu Jinzhe took off his glasses, pulled out a cloth to wipe them clean, then slid the golden wire frames back on until they gleamed.
Behind the lenses, his eyes were shadowed by thick lashes, but amusement still gleamed within.
“In other words, I can pursue you.”
[WTF?!!!]
[AAAAHHHH confession, confession!]
[First day on the show and already confessed—hasn’t even met the other female guests! The bravest contestant in history!]
[Crazy, anyone else would’ve gotten PTSD after this. Is this guy a masochist?]
[No, it’s just that Sister Xie is too charming. Who wouldn’t drool over her outfit today? I watched this whole livestream kneeling on one knee]
[This new guest is interesting—the show’s about to get good]
…
The corners of Xie Mi’s smiling mouth twitched.
The original script never mentioned Yu Jinzhe being a masochist.
So young, yet so many problems.
“Who you pursue is your freedom. Who I slap is mine.” She raised her hand, but then paused, lowering it again.
“Forget it. I’m afraid you’d enjoy it too much.”
Yu Jinzhe smiled obediently and warmly. “Sis, you’re so funny. Starting today, we’ll be living here together. I’m really looking forward to it.”
He went back to the car for his luggage while Xie Mi walked into the manor ahead of him.
When he caught up, he found her standing still under a tree near the villa entrance.
He smiled and stepped forward. “Sis, are you waiting for me—ah?!”
Just as he reached her, he and his suitcase suddenly tumbled into a pit.
Bang! Thud! “Ahhh!”
Xie Mi looked up and saw Shen Yanqing step out from behind the tree in a gray tracksuit, lazily carrying a dirt-covered shovel on his shoulder, one hand in his pocket.
When he spotted her, his eyes curved as he smiled, restless and dazzling. “Teacher Xie is back? I was bored, so I started planting trees. Want to join me?”
[AAAAH Shen Yanqing looks even hotter after just one night!]
[Wait, who plants trees right at the gate? With a pit that big, are you planting a thousand-year-old tree or what?!]
[Just came from Shen Yanqing’s livestream—let me spill: this afternoon Shen Yanqing knocked on Old Xie Mi’s door, saw she was out, so he watched her livestream. After dinner, he grabbed a shovel and started digging. I thought he really wanted to plant a tree, but turns out he was waiting for this! Hahahaha]
[Somebody’s vinegar jar just got knocked over, say no more]
“Sounds fun.”
Xie Mi nodded approvingly, then leaned forward to peer into the pit. “Planting trees to purify the air is great. If someone just happened to fall in, well, nothing we can do about that, right?”
“Hm?”
Shen Yanqing really played along, peering into the hole and arching a brow like it was his first time seeing it. “Oh? Someone fell in?”
[Oh? Someone fell in~]
“Little brother, you didn’t hurt yourself, right?”
[Little brother, you didn’t hurt yourself, right~]
[HAHAHAHAHA stop it you guys!]
[Shen Yanqing’s inner voice: my knife’s too blunt, my horse too thin—little bro, you can’t beat me!]
[The main wife is here—everyone else step aside!!]
Down in the pit, covered in dirt, Yu Jinzhe forced out a gentle smile.
“I don’t blame Mr. Shen.”
Ah yes, everyone here is a tea master.
Xie Mi immediately patted Shen Yanqing’s shoulder. “Hear that? He doesn’t blame you! So it’s fine. Let’s go play video games?”
“Sure.”
“Let’s go!”
One tall, one short, they bent and tiptoed to throw arms over each other’s shoulders, walking off like best buddies.
Yu Jinzhe, still in the pit: “?”
When he finally climbed out and entered the villa, Shen Yanqing and Xie Mi were already glued to the TV in the living room, playing video games with gusto.
“……”
It was Xu Shuangrong who noticed him first. “You’re… the new guest, right? I was wondering where Teacher Xie went tonight. Turns out you two went out together.”
Yu Jinzhe retracted his gaze and smiled politely.
“Yes, my name is Yu Jinzhe. Nice to meet you, Teacher Xu.”
“You look so young. Just call me ‘sister,’” Xu Shuangrong said warmly, then called to the others.
“Everyone, come greet him! This little brother is our new guest—he’ll be living with us from now on.”
She glanced awkwardly at the two still gaming on the sofa.
“Teacher Xie’s personality has always been like this—carefree, sometimes forgetting people around her. Don’t take it too seriously.”
