I Am Not Interested in Her

"Sister."

In the early morning, Ding Yuerong and Ding Yebai, who had rushed back, sat in the living room chatting.

"Ding Yebai, go to sleep if your fever breaks," Ding Yuerong didn't know how many times she had said this.

"You have class tomorrow, can you go to sleep?"

"It's fine, the problems are all very easy."

"Don't brag. You're only good at math, physics, and chemistry, right? Get a perfect score in English and Chinese, and then you can be so arrogant with your sister."

Ding Yebai turned his head, slowly swallowed, and was silent for a moment.

Ding Yuerong touched her short hair, propped her chin with one hand, and looked at him with interest: "I'm really curious, Yang Zhi actually stayed behind specifically."

Ding Yebai leaned back on the sofa, a hint of laziness and fatigue in his eyes, he grabbed a pillow next to him and hugged it to his chest: "That's why, she's really nice."

"Huh?" Ding Yuerong almost dropped her jaw upon hearing this. After calming down, she stared directly at her brother: "What did you say?"

Ding Yebai casually glanced at her, his head still turned to the side, and said lightly: "She's quite nice."

Ding Yuerong was amused, she rubbed her eyes and continued to prop her chin with her hand: "Yeah. You're only just realizing that now."

Ding Yebai: "Mmm…"

Ding Yuerong: "Yang Zhi is like that. Very outstanding, always excellent in her studies from childhood to university, the kind of person who is out of reach. But she always has an approachable smile on her face, making it easy for people to like her."

"I don't have a good impression of her," Ding Yebai immediately said.

Ding Yuerong didn't take his words seriously at all and continued: "It's normal even if you do have a good impression of her."

Ding Yebai: "I don't have a good impression of her."

Ding Yuerong: "I know, I know. You're the type—"

She was about to say a lot more, but she happened to glance at the clock. Without thinking, she grabbed Ding Yebai and pushed and shoved him into the bedroom.

After closing the door, she shouted: "I almost got carried away talking to you, you kid, go to sleep obediently!"

Ding Yebai stood behind the door, the loud voice of his sister forced him to cover his ears.

Moonlight streamed through the window onto his face, bringing a comfortable coolness.

After everything quieted down, he remembered what Yang Zhi had said, and the light in his eyes unconsciously softened.

He curved his lips into a light, silent smile that flashed across his pale cheeks, appearing restrained and shy, like a fleeting epiphyllum.

Alright, time for another nap.

Hopefully, I can have a dream.

A dream about Yang… Cough cough!!!

Crazy, crazy, what am I thinking?

She's here to help you study!!

The next evening

After returning from school, Yang Zhi hurried back to her Grandma's house.

From a distance, she saw Grandma and a few old women sitting by the entrance chatting.

This was actually quite normal, but she accidentally heard her own name.

"Oh my, your Yang Zhi is already 23. Still hasn't found a boyfriend?"

"Although 23 isn't that old, but not looking for anyone, does she… not like men?"

"Yang Zhi is so beautiful, a postgraduate from a prestigious university, and has a gentle personality. She must have a line of suitors, so why isn't she looking for one?"

Sigh…

Gossip really is everywhere.

Yang Zhi tightened her grip on her shoulder bag, raised her eyebrows helplessly, and slowly walked forward.

As soon as she took a step, she heard Grandma smilingly tell the old women.

"Don't talk nonsense. Our Xiao Zhi, she's not in a hurry, not in a hurry. The reason she hasn't found anyone is because she doesn't want to force it. Besides, fate, it will come, and heaven has saved the best for her in the future."

Yang Zhi was deeply moved by these words, and a warm current instantly flowed into her heart.

This was the feeling of being protected and cherished.

"Grandma—"

"Ah, Yang Zhi."

As soon as she spoke, her arm was grasped.

Yang Zhi's eyes slowly lifted from bottom to top, and upon seeing the face in front of her, she immediately broke into a bright smile.

"Sister Lin!"

Sister Lin: "Mm."

Sister Lin is Qiqi's mom. She's a tall, thin woman with striking features, but her skin is sallow and she looks a bit older than her years due to constant hard work and neglecting self-care.

She's been working out of town to earn money, only returning occasionally to see her daughter.

She's over ten years older than Yang Zhi. Because of Qiqi, the two often chat together, so they have a pretty good relationship.

"It's been a while, Yang Zhi."

"Yeah, Sister Lin. I remember the last time we met was in winter."

"I came back to see Qiqi."

"Mm. Let's go, I'll take you."

As they passed the courtyard, they greeted Grandma.

The old women still marveled at Yang Zhi whenever they saw her, sighing about how beautiful she was and wondering which lucky young man would end up with her.

The two didn't disturb Grandma and her friends chatting, and quietly walked into the yard, closing the door gently.

"Mom!!!"

As soon as she entered, Qiqi ran over on her little legs and threw herself into Sister Lin's arms.

Sister Lin picked her up, her face softening into that of a doting mother.

Even though Qiqi was adopted, Sister Lin had always treated her as her own.

"Mom, I missed you so much."

"Mom missed you too."

Yang Zhi stood quietly to the side. After a moment, she went inside with her bag.

It was best to leave the mother and daughter some alone time.

After Yang Zhi left, Sister Lin stroked Qiqi's little cheek and said affectionately, "Is Sister Yang Zhi good to you?"

Qiqi: "Yes! Sister Yang Zhi is the best sister in the world!"

Sister Lin: "And did you thank Sister Yang Zhi?"

Qiqi: "Mm. I'll be very well-behaved and won't make Sister Yang Zhi angry."

Sister Lin: "Hmm? That's not quite right…"

Qiqi: "Oh… and Grandma! I'll listen well and won't make them angry."

"That's more like it!" Sister Lin kissed Qiqi with a smile and continued, "Mom told you, people who are good to you without being related by blood are gifts from heaven. We have to cherish them, be grateful, understand?"

"I understand!!!"

The mother and daughter shared a smile, their bond exceptionally sweet.

Meanwhile

Yang Zhi went to her room to tidy up her books by herself.

After organizing the books on the shelf, she went to play the violin.

She'd recently become fond of listening to This World Has So Many People and had learned to play it specifically.

About twenty minutes later

Sister Lin, holding Qiqi, called her from the courtyard.

"Sister Yang Zhi!!"

"Yang Zhi!"

Yang Zhi smiled helplessly, put away her violin, and quickly opened the door to go out. She walked slowly into the courtyard, her hands behind her back, and asked, "What do you need me for?"

Sister Lin, holding Qiqi, said calmly, "Qiqi just wanted to see you."

Yang Zhi: "Oh, I see."

Sister Lin: "You play the violin even better after not seeing you for a while."

Yang Zhi smiled modestly, "It's okay, it's okay. The song itself is beautiful."

Sister Lin: "Can you play The Bund for me sometime?"

Yang Zhi: "Sure."

Qiqi blinked her big, dark eyes, looking from Yang Zhi to her mom, and then asked directly, "Sister Yang Zhi, I asked Mom earlier where I came from, but Mom didn't answer me."

Help!

This question had finally arrived!!!

Sister Lin's eyes narrowed into slits, her embarrassment so intense she could almost conjure a five-fingered mountain.

Perhaps before, those parents didn't know how to explain because the process was complicated, the child was too young, and they didn't know what to say.

Qiqi's situation is quite special.

To directly use the universal formula for parents everywhere: "Did Mom pick you up from the trash?"

She really was picked up from the trash...

But how upsetting would that be for a child to hear.

Qiqi: "So where did I actually come from?"

Yang Zhi: "..."

Sister Lin's eyebrows furrowed into little hills. Unconsciously, she lowered her head and mumbled, "Mom picked you up from the trash."

Wow, so honest.

Even though it was the truth, it sounded like she was just making up an excuse to fool Qiqi.

Qiqi calmly patted Sister Lin's cheek. "Haha, a lot of kids in my class were also picked up from the trash. Looks like we're all together."

Yang Zhi: "Cough cough."

Yang Zhi's eyes were still bright, always looking cheerful and pure.

After a tactical interruption, she secretly sighed, took a step forward with her hands behind her back, and gently tapped Qiqi's forehead with her finger, then pointed to the starry sky.

Qiqi: "?"

Sister Lin: "?"

Yang Zhi: "Mom picked you from the sky."

Sister Lin and Qiqi looked up almost simultaneously, looking at Yang Zhi in disbelief.

Qiqi: "Sister Yang Zhi?"

Yang Zhi: "Haha~ This reason sounds much better, doesn't it, Sister Lin?"

Sister Lin nodded. She looked at Yang Zhi, then at her child, and in the end, she told a lie.

"Alright, I'll tell you the truth. Mom carried you for ten months."

Qiqi, who was always curious about the world, didn't ask any further questions this time.

She didn't say a word, just smiled obediently.

Perhaps she was still just a child after all.

After this question was quickly resolved, she went to play with her toys by herself.

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