Love So Sweet

56 The Most Stubborn Fly

Her throat bobbed. Zhang Li Xue wanted to say something but found that she could not say a word.

Although she knew that she was going to see Mu Zhen Yu at this banquet, she did not expect that he would show up like this.

It took her by surprise that she did not know what she should say.

Fang Su Jin nudged her on the waist snapping her out of her trance.

Zhang Li Xue took a deep breath and flashed a smile. “Brother Zhen Yu, hello.” She stood up and she gave him a look over. “You look... different.”

They haven’t seen each other for years. It seemed that the Brother Zhen Yu in her memory was still the same. It was just that... perhaps his face had become sharper. He seemed more like an adult now.

Mu Zhen Yu smiled. “Really? But... I’m glad that you still remember me. How long have we not seen each other? Seven years?”

“Uh-huh. Should be around that.” She recalled the purpose of this banquet and spoke, “Brother Zhen Yu. Welcome back.”

The man’s laughter reverberated. “Un. Thank you. It felt good to be back in this city. It seemed that a lot of things had changed around here. I almost got lost after I returned.” He stared at the girl in front of him for a long time and smiled. “Xiao Li Xue, this time, I’m planning to stay here for good.”

.....

Her heart skipped a beat. For some reason, she thought that Mu Zhen Yu’s words meant something that she could not understand.

An elder approached them and spoke to Mu Zhen Yu. Seeing that he still has a lot of people he has to greet, Mu Zhen Yu could only retreat for the time being.

Mu Zhen Yu turned to follow the elder before he paused. He turned to his playmate again and spoke, “Xiao Li Xue, let’s get together and catch up sometimes later. I’ll treat you to your favorite chicken wings.” He flashed another smile before he turned around.

Just then, Zhang Yi Hai walked over with two glasses of drinks. His steps halted when he saw Mu Zhen Yu coming over from his sister’s side.

Mu Zhen Yu seemed to recognize the boy and stopped as well. “You’re... Xiao Li Xue’s little brother. Hello, it has been a long time.”

“Hello.” Zhang Yi Hai nodded as he greeted him. He wanted to pretend that he did not know this man. However, this was the Mu family’s banquet and he could not be impolite.

Mu Zhen Yu chuckled. “I’ll see you around.” With a nod, he continued to walk away to greet the other guests.

The corner of his lips tilted up.

Mu Zhen Yu remember Zhang Yi Hai very well.

In the past, the boy often followed after his sister. In the beginning, Mu Zhen Yu had thought that the small Zhang Yi Hai was cute.

Whenever he was with his sister, Zhang Yi Hai would always act so innocent. He would stare back at Zhang Li Xue with his pair of round eyes. Anyone who looked at him would not be able to resist the temptation to pinch his cheek.

However, the moment Zhang Li Xue turned around, the boy would change his face.

Later, the boy would warn him not to get close to his sister.

The first time he was issued a warning, Zhang Yi Hai was only three.

Zhang Yi Hai was a carbon copy of his father, Uncle Zhang Yu Han.

Mu Zhen Yu was always afraid of the siblings’ father. Uncle Zhang Yu Han’s gaze was too scary. Especially whenever he was frowning. Each time Mu Zhen Yu saw the siblings’ father, he would subconsciously cower.

The smile on Mu Zhen Yu’s face stiffened.

He seemed to have remembered another important matter.

Ah... Yes... The triplets.

That’s right. Back then, Zhang Yi Hai and the triplets would often stop him from being too close with their sisters. The four of them would gang up to stop him from approaching their sister.

Mu Zhen Yu began to wonder if the boys would still be as sticky to their sister now that they have grown up?

Zhang Yi Hai narrowed his eyes as he watched the man disappear into the crowd. He had stayed by his sister’s side for years and Mu Zhen Yu was the most stubborn fly he had ever met.

If it was not because their mothers being friends, perhaps Mu Zhen Yu would not be able to get close to his sister.

His sister was innocent and easy to trick. Back then, how many times had Mu Zhen Yu tried to trick his sister and get close to her.

As the man in the house, it was his duty to protect his mother and his sister. This was what his father had told him when he was still a small boy.

Zhang Yi Hai remembered his father’s teaching well and would always stay by his sister’s side to guard her.

Each time that Mu Zhen Yu appeared, Zhang Yi Hai would try to drive him away. Zhang Yi Hai did not like Mu Zhen Yu as that man would often compete with him for his sister’s time and attention.

Seeing Mu Zhen Yu again really made Zhang Yi Hai unhappy.

Zhang Yi Hai quickly retracted his gaze and walked over to his sister with the glass of water. “Sister, your drinks.”

Zhang Li Xue took the glasses and passed one to Fang Su Jin. She drank a few mouthfuls and continued to chat with Fang Su Jin about this and that.

At the side, Zhang Yi Hai was watching his sister silently. Seeing that her expression did not change much after meeting Mu Zhen Yu again gave him a sense of relief.

His sister was still discussing the art exhibition with her friend.

Gradually, Zhang Yi Hai began to lower his guard.

Zhang Li Xue sipped her drinks and glanced at Mu Zhen Yu who was still surrounded by the crowds.

Just like when they were still children, Mu Zhen Yu would be surrounded by people. He was easy to get along with and had many friends.

Zhang Li Xue lowered her gaze before turning to Fang Su Jin and continuing their discussion.