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“Waaah~ I can’t run anymore, can’t run anymore, I can’t move at all……”

After returning to the starting point, Ye Hao looked at the big sister who wasn’t even out of breath, and his mentality completely collapsed.

It just felt like all these years of morning exercise were for nothing — like he’d trained for a dog instead.

“You’re still the same as before. Remember to adjust your breathing, or else you’ll get tired easily.”

Seeing Ye Hao’s about-to-die expression, the big sister helplessly shook her head.

“I…I did adjust, but…but I’m still so tired…”

Fishing his phone out of his pocket, Ye Hao glanced at the time — great, it’s already seven-thirty.

If he didn’t go back soon, Sister Yao would probably start worrying.

After all, disappearing first thing in the morning isn’t exactly reassuring.

After standing up and stretching his back, Ye Hao waved at the big sister.

“See you tomorrow! It’s getting late, I’m heading back or my sister will worry. Bye~”

“Mm, see you tomorrow.”

Watching Ye Hao’s departing figure, the big sister fell into thought.

She remembered — wasn’t this boy living alone?

Where did a sister suddenly come from?

And judging by his attitude, there’s definitely someone at home now.

But who could it be? A sister?

After returning home, Ye Hao looked at the figure busy in the kitchen, smiled happily, then picked up his clothes and went into the bathroom.

After a morning run, he was covered in sweat — he had to take a proper shower.

Honestly, everything that happened these past few days felt like a dream.

First was Liu Qianxia’s sudden confession, then Li Mengying started acting strange, and now Sister Yao came all the way back to take care of him.

It really was like a dream.

Sometimes he even felt like he was living inside a dream — couldn’t tell what was real and what wasn’t.

But if it was a dream, then it was a good one.

Like Zhuang Zhou and the butterfly.

Only two months left until the college entrance exam.

He had to study seriously these days.

Sister Yao probably came back this time to take him abroad.

If that’s really the case… what about the house?

This house, filled with beautiful memories — to be honest, he really didn’t want to sell it.

It still held traces of his dad and mom.

“Forget it, I’ll take it one step at a time. Anyway, I’ll never sell it.”

Clenching his fist, Ye Hao reaffirmed one of his few principles — and this one was the most important.

Turning off the shower, Ye Hao quickly dried himself, put on his school uniform, and went back to the living room.

By then, Luo Yao’s lovingly made breakfast was ready.

Sitting at the table, she watched Ye Hao walk over while towel-drying his hair, and her heart filled with something called satisfaction.

That feeling… it was indescribably warm.

“Haohao, come eat breakfast.”

She waved him over, eyes glowing with endless affection.

“Mm, okay, Sister Yao.”

This feeling — being cared for, having family — made Ye Hao feel like he wasn’t alone anymore.

Sitting down happily at the table, Ye Hao smiled slightly at Luo Yao, then picked up his chopsticks.

As expected of Sister Yao, breakfast was surprisingly delicious.

If it were before, he probably wouldn’t even bother eating at home — making breakfast was such a hassle.

After wolfing down the food, he waved at Luo Yao, who was smiling brightly, and put the lunchbox into his bag.

“Sister Yao, I’m heading to school~”

“Mm-mm, got it, be careful on the way~”

“Okay!”

Watching Ye Hao run out the door, Luo Yao felt completely content.

She’d never felt this way at work — but whenever she saw Ye Hao…

“Hee~”

When did she even start liking this stinky little brother of hers?

Probably since they were kids.

He was so cute back then, always sweet-talking her, and so warm-hearted — how could she not like him?

Plus, he’d even saved her once.

All those emotions mixed together, and she fell.

You might not believe it, but back then Ye Hao was only eight, while Luo Yao was already fourteen.

She’d been raised into a total “brother-obsessed sister” since childhood.

Her brother was hers — and would always be hers.

Once he finished the college exam, she’d take him abroad, start a new life there.

She’d win over her little brother… and have a bunch of babies!

Thinking of that, Luo Yao let out a deep breath.

“Come on, win over little brother, and have lots of babies.”

Touching her smooth stomach, she giggled.

“Heehee~”

After cleaning up the dishes, Luo Yao softly hummed, “Baby~ baby~” as she washed.

Once everything was tidied and put away, she happily went into Ye Hao’s room again, and dove straight onto his bed.

“Ahh~ Haohao’s scent, so strong~”

Meanwhile, walking down the street with his backpack, Ye Hao greeted the familiar shop owners along the way.

After passing two blocks, he finally arrived at the school gate.

Looking at the school he knew so well, Ye Hao straightened his uniform and walked in cheerfully.

“Let’s go get the papers from Teacher Jiang first.”

It was still early, and walking down the quiet corridor, Ye Hao found the office easily from muscle memory.

Practice makes perfect — if he wasn’t afraid of tripping on the stairs, he could’ve done it with his eyes closed.

“Teacher Jiang, I’m here.”

The office door wasn’t closed, but out of politeness, Ye Hao still knocked first.

“Oh, Ye Hao, there are no more test papers today. Actually, there won’t be any in the future.”

Seeing it was Ye Hao, Jiang Yue adjusted her black-rimmed glasses, which didn’t even have lenses.

No more test papers?

Huh?

She must be joking! How could there not be any?

For the past two years, there were papers every single day.

If there weren’t any, what was he supposed to do in class — sleep?

Listening to lectures wasn’t happening.

He already understood every knowledge point clearly.

Teacher explanations were basically lullabies to him.

“What do you mean? Why won’t there be any more papers?”

“They’re all done. You’ve finished everything. You should be proud.”

Proud?

Proud my ass!

“What if I fall asleep in class?”

“Then just sleep. Since there are no papers left, you’re definitely going to nap. The teachers already agreed — sleep if you want, don’t worry about it.”

Waving his hand, Jiang Yue smiled.

“So basically, there’s nothing left for me to do…”

Resting his chin on his hand, Ye Hao thought for a moment, then turned and left the office.

No papers — then why come to school? Waste of time?

The problems people posted online were child’s play, no challenge at all.

He’d thought the ones Teacher Jiang gave were at least a little tough — but now… nothing.

That was troublesome.

Was he really supposed to pull out his phone and do problems in class?

Wow, that’d be bold.

Even if his grades were perfect, he couldn’t go that far.

That’d totally ignore classroom discipline!

But sleeping would too… damn it.

Forget it, one step at a time.

If it got too boring, he’d just start studying university-level stuff.

There was no helping it — he’d basically mastered all high school knowledge already.

If this kept up, he might as well get a part-time job.

Well, not really — that was a joke.

No way he’d actually work, at least not now.

Without the pressure of test papers, though, something felt… off.

Like something fun was missing.

No way…

Was he really going to play on his phone in class?

That’d be insane.

Teacher: “Ye Hao, what are you doing?”

Ye Hao: “Reporting, teacher! I’m doing problems!”

Yeah, right!

Who would believe that? Not even a three-year-old!

Back in class, Ye Hao quietly walked up behind two classmates fiddling around at his desk, and leaned in to see what they were doing.

“What are you two doing?”

Staring blankly at the desk?

Wow, that’s impressive — zoning out at a desk.

If it were online, he’d call them pros.

“Eh? Eh, eh, Ye Hao, when did you get here?”

Startled, Li Mengying backed away a few steps.

“Just now. What are you two doing, staring at my desk like that?”

Looking at Liu Qianxia — that one was usually pretty honest.

As for Li Mengying… sorry, Ye Hao didn’t think too highly of her.

Didn’t like her type.

“Qianxia, what were you two doing just now?”

“Ah~ n-nothing!”

Nothing?

Then why look away so fast?

This silly girl can’t even lie properly.

“Really?”

“Yeah, really! We… we weren’t doing anything, really!”

“So suspicious…”

Touching his chin, Ye Hao couldn’t help feeling curious at Liu Qianxia’s flustered reaction.

What could they possibly be doing at his desk that he couldn’t know about?

Now he was really curious.

He walked around them and sat down, checking the desk carefully.

Hmm…

Perfectly fine. Nothing strange.

Even the drawer was normal.

So what the heck were they doing here?

Was it some kind of secret?

But they wouldn’t say a word, which only made it weirder.

Ignoring their guilty expressions, Ye Hao casually pulled out a book and started reading.

It wasn’t that he didn’t want to deal with them — class was about to start.

So, he read. They… could they maybe… go back to their seats?

Seeing him focus on the book, both girls glared at each other, as if blaming the other entirely.

Earlier that morning, when they came to class and noticed Ye Hao wasn’t there, they’d both — coincidentally — decided to check inside his desk.

They wanted to see if he hid anything “shady.”

But after rummaging around and finding nothing but books, Ye Hao had just happened to walk in and catch them in the act.

So, obviously — this was her fault!

Li Mengying (or Liu Qianxia) clearly wanted to embarrass her on purpose!

Getting caught doing something sneaky right in front of him — who wouldn’t be mortified?

That awful girl — to make her look bad in front of Ye Hao, she’d even go that far.

Such scheming!

Glaring at each other, both girls thought the exact same thing.