Moving to the Golden Courtyard

Gently inhaling the delicate floral fragrance emanating from her long hair, Xu Qi found himself uncontrollably intoxicated.

"It's okay, Xu Qi, it's okay..."

Elysia tenderly embraced Xu Qi, her eyes filled with affection.

Elysia liked everyone and loved everyone, but her liking and love for Xu Qi... seemed somehow more... profound.

"You're the one who's a nervous wreck, so why are you comforting me?"

"Because I can feel it."

"Feel what?"

"I can feel the conflict in your heart. Just knowing that is enough for me."

At least it proves... that I occupy a place in your heart, however small.

Xu Qi patted her back, signaling that she could let go.

"Elysia."

"Hmm?"

"Are you willing to believe in me?"

"Of course, I'm willing to believe in you!~~"

"Why?"

"You're Xu Qi, and I'm Elysia. Elysia will always believe in Xu Qi. It's as simple as that!~~"

This girl was like God's most perfect creation. Sometimes Xu Qi wondered if there was a God in this world, then that God undoubtedly favored him.

Because God had allowed him to meet Mei, and also allowed him to meet Elysia, and even allowed him to meet everyone at the Golden Courtyard.

With such good fortune happening to him, what right did he have to complain about the world?

I am already surrounded by love.

"I'll find a way to accomplish what Yae mentioned."

"Huh?" Elysia blinked in confusion. After all... what did this have to do with Yae?

Of course, this was a secret that couldn't be shared with Elysia or Mei.

"Let's go, let's meet my parents first."

Elysia's complexion, which had been normal, immediately turned rosy again at Xu Qi's words.

"You... you realized it..."

Xu Qi smiled knowingly.

"I'm not a blockhead. I'm just... just finding it hard to believe."

"Hmm? Believe what?"

"Never mind."

"Don't pick up Su's riddling habits! Always speaking in veiled language."

"Riddle-speakers get out of Gotham!"

"Why are you the one complaining! It's the pot calling the kettle black, isn't it?"

58. Elysia: He's bullying me!

Although the process was a bit twisty, in short, Xu Qi still took Elysia and rang his doorbell.

It's been half a year...

When I was a kid, it was hard to imagine leaving this house and not coming back for half a year.

Not sure if it counts as being homesick, Xu Qi himself actually felt a little nervous. Looking at the extremely familiar door in front of him, he took a deep breath.

Thinking back, just half a year ago, because the neighbor's kid broke his figurine, and with no one understanding, Xu Qi chose to move out.

He definitely wouldn't regret all this. Rather... if he hadn't chosen to go to the Golden Courtyard, that would have been something to regret.

However, when Xu Qi ran away from home, he wasn't actually angry.

He just felt... that he might indeed not be suitable to live with his parents anymore.

But speaking of which, after not coming home for half a year, he brought back a—female friend? Okay, if she wasn't his girlfriend, it would really be difficult to explain to his parents.

If Mei hadn't gone to participate in mathematical modeling, Elysia definitely wouldn't have suggested coming along, and in the end, Mei would have come along.

That would have been justifiable, but now...

Something felt strange. Hopefully, Mom and Dad would be able to accept this setup—a confidante? Yes! That's right, a confidante!

"So... you and Xu Qi are basically living together?"

"Yes! That's right, Uncle. I go to his room every night to play games."

Living together, meaning living under the same roof, sounds right, but it's not right!

In Xu Qi's home, on the sofa, Xu Qi's father, Xu Youde, couldn't help but glare at his son, who could only offer an apologetic smile, and quickly turned to Elysia to ask.

"Oh dear, my child... you've suffered... Has Xiao Qi been bullying you?"

Alysia was taken aback, and Xu Qi's heart tightened as he quickly tried to signal to Alysia.

But unfortunately, Alysia didn't see any of this, and she subconsciously replied.

"Of course! He bullies me every day!"

"Thwack!" Xu Qi slapped his forehead, pulling his hand down to cover his face—I'm so screwed.

"Xiao Qi, that's not right of you."

Xu Qi's mother, Lin Lai, placed the fruit on the coffee table, then sat down next to Elysia with a beaming smile, her satisfaction completely undisguised.

Xu Qi knew that he was completely unable to explain himself now...

Although he should have expected this, and although the current situation was actually something he had intentionally brought about... he still felt like something was off...

"Oh? By the way, Alysia, when did you and Xiao Qi get together?"

"Ah?" Alysia's face flushed red, and she quickly waved her hands, "No, no, Xu Qi and I... Xu Qi and I aren't... aren't together yet."

After she said this, Xu Qi's parents' gazes towards him changed again.

Xu Qi thought that if his father's foot wasn't currently immobilized in a cast, he would have kicked him for sure.

He could already imagine the reasoning—such a good girl, she's even willing to come home with you, don't just think about playing around and let her down!

What kind of charm is this...

Xu Qi thought it would be better to quickly change the subject, so he asked.

"Dad, is your leg okay?"

"It's fine, the doctor said I just need to rest for a month. I wasn't planning on letting your mom tell you about this, she insisted on making the call herself."

"Okay, okay, it was my idea."

His mother's words were somewhat helpless.

But in fact, Xu Qi also understood that his father wanted him to come back, but... for an old man to admit such a thing, it was still a bit embarrassing.

"Xiao Qi, can you stay a few more days this time?"

Xu Qi opened his mouth, and Xu Youde, seeing his son's troubled expression, immediately waved his hand and said, "Stay for what? You just talk too much all day."

"..."

Seeing this, Alysia quickly explained, "Actually! Uncle and Aunt, it's just that... we've already arranged to go on vacation next week, so... so it's not very convenient."

Vacation? — Honeymoon!

The old couple immediately beamed, making Xu Qi's lips twitch.

There was no way to explain this, the key being—Alysia wasn't lying? What she said was indeed true, she just concealed some key information.

In any case, it seemed that the events of half a year ago had long passed.

Neither Xu Qi nor his parents had taken the initiative to mention this matter. It was as if... many things had been seen through.

The family had a harmonious lunch, and Xu Youde called Xu Qi to his room.

"Dad."

"The person on TV a week ago, was that you?"

"...Yes."

What followed was a long silence.

"In the past... we pushed you too hard. In the past six months, your mother and I have thought a lot. The child has grown up... how to walk, what path to take, you choose yourself, we... won't interfere anymore."

Saying these words, Xu Youde seemed to have aged ten years in an instant, but... his mental state had visibly improved.

Xu Qi couldn't help but smile.

"Even if you wanted to interfere, I would resist."

"You brat... still in your rebellious phase, huh?"

The two men looked at each other, then burst out laughing.

"Go, do what you want to do, I... won't keep you here, I just want to tell you that you always have a home here, and if you have time... remember to come back and see your mom."

"I will, Dad."

"Yeah. And... this Alysia, is she... a foreigner?"

Xu Qi was stunned. Now that he thought about it, he didn't seem to have carefully considered this issue.

"In any case, the girl is good, your dad here has been through it all, and can see that she likes you. You can't let her down."

Xu Qi was silent for a moment. So even his father could see this relationship...

"Tonight, you and the girl should stay here, your mom has always kept the room clean."

"Yeah... yeah? Uh, no, uh, this..."

"What's wrong? Is there a problem? We don't have that many spare rooms in our house. Or do you want to sleep in the living room?"

Xu Qi felt... Xu Qi felt that it would be better to just squeeze together.

That night, inside Xu Qi's room.

"Huh? Huh!? A-Are we... Are we staying here tonight?"

Sitting on Xu Qi's bed, Alysia's face was flushed red, but even more so, it was filled with surprise.

"Or... should I take you back?"

"Then will you come back again?"

"Yes, I will."

"Then I won't go back."

"?"

Elysia pursed her lips, thought for a moment, and said in a questioning tone, "Or... you sleep in the living room?"

"You really don't consider yourself an outsider, do you?"

"What's wrong with that! You haven't even confessed to me yet!"

As soon as the words left her mouth, the atmosphere in the room became a little silent again. Alysia also lowered her head, realizing that she seemed to have said something wrong.

Xu Qi felt a little restless. After thinking about it, he decided to stand up and said, "I'll just sleep on the sofa."

However, as soon as he stood up, he felt as if the corner of his clothes had been gently tugged.

He saw Alysia sitting on the bed with her head lowered, hesitating for a long time before finally plucking up the courage to say, "A-Anyway, there are two quilts, so we can just... make do for one night."