Yege felt a bit nervous inside.

Eighteen is a turning point, as if at this age, one should bid farewell to past childishness and ignorance and become mature.

Yege was immersed in her own thoughts when Lin Yuenong’s voice floated to her ear.

"Gege will take the college entrance exam next year, then study for another four years at university, and by the time you graduate, you’ll be 23! Time flies by so fast!"

Lin Yuenong smiled to herself, "Gege, when you’re at university, if you see a good boy, make sure to hold onto him! Don’t be like him, going through college without even a girlfriend."

Yege suddenly raised her head.

"Mom, I don’t want a boyfriend."

Yege’s expression was so earnest; in her clear eyes, her gaze was so resolute that it startled Lin Yuenong, and over there, Chu Xici also looked up at her, his eyes deepening.

Lin Yuenong composed herself and suddenly laughed; this little girl must be shy.

"If you don’t want to date, then don’t. We’re still young! No rush! Come on, let’s eat, eat!"

Just like that, the three continued to eat.

While Chu Xici’s gaze lingered on Yege, his mind was filled with thoughts.

Was she saying so firmly that she didn’t want a boyfriend for him to hear?

Chu Xici felt a bit stuffy in his chest.

Originally, he had mentioned to his mother that he wanted to wait until after the college entrance exam to tell Yege about her background.

However, even Chu Xici didn’t know much about Yege’s background; he only knew that Yege and he had no blood relation.

Once, he never paid attention to such questions; he only knew that Yege came to this family and needed someone to care for and protect her. Other matters, he didn’t wish to know.

Regarding his proposal, he could only discuss it with his father after Yege finished her exams.

It’s just that Lin Yuenong also warned Chu Xici, saying that this kind of thing would be difficult. Your dad probably wouldn’t agree.

At that time, Lin Yuenong was puzzled why he suddenly thought of such a thing.

"Xici, nowadays, Gege is living happily. Why... must you disrupt it all? Isn’t it good to continue like this?"

Is it not good?

Of course, it’s not good!

At that instant, what could Chu Xici say?

Could he tell his mother he had fallen in love with Yege?

Probably... not!

That household would be in chaos indeed!

But now, during this pivotal period in Yege’s life, how could he bear to disturb her peace of mind?

Therefore, he couldn’t say anything. He could only try hard to mask his disappointment.

And the only thing he could do now was to continue waiting.

However, hearing Yege’s words just now, Chu Xici felt a faint spark flickering within his heart.

Soon, after they finished the meal, Yege helped Lin Yuenong tidy up the dishes and walked out, suddenly saying to Chu Xici, "When I came back, I saw two little fish at the nearby flora and fauna shop. Will you go with me to buy them?"