He could hide, but he couldnât hide.
Zuo Yue had just changed her clothes when Xu Yuan entered her room. When she came in and saw Zuo Yueâs clothes, she frowned and said,ââDidnât I tell you to dress up like a girl? Why are you wearing such long clothes and long pants like a tomboy? Fortunately, you have long hair. Otherwise, your grandfather would definitely be angry when he sees that you donât dress up like a girl all day.â
Zuo Yueâs mouth twitched.â Itâs just jeans and a sweater. How does he look like a tomboy?â Besides, I left all the girly clothes you bought for me in Boston. I was in a hurry when I came back, so I didnât bring them back to wear.ân/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
âHave you forgotten? Your grandfather loved the way you wore dresses when you were young. Since youâre back, let your grandfather be happy. Youâve been disobeying the adults for so many years and have your own temper. Iâll let you be, but not now. Iâll accompany you to buy a dress to wear in the afternoon.â
âYou even want to buy a dress to wear? Is it necessary?â Zuo Yue said as she lifted her hand to tie all her hair up, feeling more comfortable like this.
Xu Yuan shook her head.â The girl next to you is about the same age as you. She wears all kinds of beautiful clothes and dresses every day. She wears all kinds of jewelry and dresses like a goddess. Only you only wear a ponytail every day. You havenât gone out to get your hair done for so long in Boston?â
Zuo Yue raised her hand and touched her hair.ââIsnât this good?â
Xu Yuan had a headache when it came to this girl who refused to open her shell. She raised her hand and stroked her forehead.âOther than visiting your grandfather, you might also meet your Uncle Johnâs family. Your Uncle Johnâs son is only two years older than you. He just came back from studying in China Hong Kong. He can speak Chinese and Cantonese now, so he should have some common language with you. You have to talk to him more.â
Zuo Yue felt that something was amiss as she listened. She suddenly looked at Xu Yuan with a strange expression,ââDonât tell me the reason why you donât want me to be my boyfriend is because you want me to be with Uncle Johnâsâ¦â
She was about to stop talking when she saw Xu Yuan smile. She immediately felt a chill down her spine and rubbed her arms.âHow can you sell your daughter like this? Am I really your biological son?â
âWhat is this child talking about?â Xu Yuan was immediately unhappy. I just want you to get to know your Uncle Johnâs son. Youâre only 18 years old. Can I still let you get married? However, your Uncle John is considered a family friend of the Zuo and Xu families. His Little John is about the same age as you. Heâs also tall and strong. He has good knowledge and family background. Everything suits you very well. Even if you donât have that kind of interest in him now, itâs not bad to be friends with him.â
Zuo Yueâs mouth twitched.â Then, if Iâm not willing, will you force me to meet him?ââ
âWhatâs there to be unhappy about? Your Uncle John and his family are here to visit your grandfather, so Iâll let you talk to them more while youâre at it. You wretched girl, donât let your imagination run wild. Also, donât be so insensible.â
Xu Yuan said as she looked at Zuo Yueâs unhappy expression. Suddenly, she smiled and asked,ââ Anyway, youâre still young and itâs not the time to talk about marriage. I just want you to go and talk.â Letâs not talk about this. Tell me, how did it feel to be by your uncleâs side in Boston for more than a month?â
âWhat do you mean?â When she heard her mention her uncle, Zuo Yue inexplicably felt a little flustered. The inexplicable feeling of being a thief surprised her.
What was she doing?
There was clearly nothing between her and her uncle. Why did she have such emotions?
âDidnât you dislike him before? But I saw that you still obediently followed him back. Moreover, when I looked out from the front hall earlier, I saw that you followed behind him. You looked very harmonious. Has the relationship eased a lot? He should be very good to you, right?â
âYes, it has eased up a lot.â Zuo Yue said with a fake smile,â Old man, why donât you think about it? After freezing my card, I have to ask for pocket money from others even if I have to be thick-skinned. How can this relationship not be eased?ââ
âHow old are you, girl? Our Zuo family hasnât completely followed the Westerners âway of educating their children. Otherwise, when you were 14 years old, we would have kicked you out and let you earn money to support yourself.â
Zuo Yue pursed her lips and did not refute. She knew the environment she lived in, and she also knew that her parents had actually indulged her. She could not find fault with this, so she did not say anything more.
However, she really didnât want to talk about her uncle, but Xu Yuan asked,âAre you used to living in your uncleâs villa?â
â.. Itâs alright.â
âHas he gone back to accompany you during this period of time?â
âYes, only a few times.â Zuo Yue answered truthfully.
However, after just a few times, her initial rejection had turned into an inexplicable anticipation and wait.
How long had it been? It had only been more than a month. She was really a little resistant to the change in her emotions. She did not dare to think about the subtle thoughts of wanting to get close to Xu Chengfeng.
âItâs normal to only go back a few times.âXu Yuan smiled.â Your uncle is already twenty-seven, almost twenty-eight. He will definitely have a girlfriend at this age. Even if you are his niece, he still has to spend more time with his girlfriend. Itâs already very good that he can give you a few days a month.â
âAre you so sure that he has a girlfriend?â Zuo Yue glanced at her.â
âWhat?â Xu Yuan paused. Isnât it normal for your uncle to have a girlfriend?â
âUh, noâ¦â Zuo Yue suddenly took the initiative to change the topic.ââWell, I donât have to wait until the afternoon to go out and buy clothes. Iâll go now. Grandpa isnât awake yet anyway.â
As she spoke, she opened the door and walked out. Xu Yuan could not help but scold her for being so impatient when she saw how anxious she was.
Zuo Yue had just walked out when she saw Xu Chengfeng coming out of a separate loft not far away. He seemed to be about to go out. She looked around and then looked at him. She did not see anyone beside him. She wanted to keep a distance from him, but just as she was about to turn around, Xu Yuan followed her. When she saw Xu Chengfeng, she smiled and said,âChengfeng, are you going out? Thatâs great. You can accompany Zuo Yue to buy a dress on the street. I still have to stay at home to do some things.â
Zuo Yueâs footsteps instantly stiffened. When she turned around, she hurriedly said,ââNo need. I grew up in Los Angeles. Itâs not like Iâm unfamiliar with this place. I can do it myselfâ¦â
Xu Chengfeng glanced at her and said in a clear and calm voice,ââLetâs go.â
Zuo Yue was surprised that he agreed so easily. She was stunned for a moment and could not say anything. She could only turn around and walk in his direction.