Chapter 4, One Person in the Whole World

"Youze, I just mentioned you to my mom. Would you like to come over with me?" Zhou Yan, petite in stature, with a cute and lively appearance accentuated by her upturned nose and short hair, also serves as the class monitor and the leader of the school's extracurricular arts group, making her quite popular among many boys at school

"Shut up, get lost!" he said, his tone harsh. The anger in his heart had nowhere to go, and just the thought of that woman's expression from yesterday made him want to hit someone

A moment of chaos ensued, and the others in the classroom were left dumbfounded. Qiu Gao hurriedly approached, extending his hand towards Zhan Qing, "Hello! Are you the sister of Li Huze who called yesterday? I am his homeroom teacher, Qiu Gao. Welcome to today's Parent Day! Um... please refrain from hitting the child in front of everyone. Let's step outside to talk!" After calming the other students in the class, Qiu Gao walked out to the corridor with Zhan Qing.

"Who, who is worried about you!" He stepped back as if shocked, "Idiot woman! Whatever, you are so stupid! I can't be bothered with you!" Youze cursed a few times with a dark face, shoved the bucket of water into her hands, and turned to leave.

Youze, tomorrow is Parents' Day! Do you remember I told you last time that as long as you behave, I would attend Parents' Day?" While he was leaning on the sofa reading, that woman inexplicably entered his room with a beaming smile.

Miss Zhan! Are you still sleeping... That young master has run away from school again! The news brought by Mr. Cen is definitely not good.

A subtle joy flashed briefly in his eyes, and he pouted, "Auntie, weren't you not coming? Why do you show up dressed like this?"

Twenty minutes later, she ran out of patience and began to peek around the door of the boys' restroom.

She let out a sigh of relief, and after confirming that there was no one else inside, she simply ran in and stood on a chair to look inside

Indeed, the beauties of this world are all cultivated

Must she truly lay bare under the open sky

... ...

Zhan Qing immediately stepped forward and explained the situation to the old man.

"If there is something, speak to me; keeping it to oneself can cause internal injury." She sat down at the other end of the bench. In the silence, Youze carried a faint melancholy, so subtle that it was almost imperceptible, yet if one paid attention, it could still be discerned from the tight line of his lips and the upward gaze of his eyes towards the sky

Zhan Qing could no longer bear to listen, and she looked up at him with a sidelong glance, "Charisma? You consider someone like you to have charisma? Drinking to the point of falling asleep in the restroom, and I had to ask an old man to rescue you from there, and you still call that charisma?"

Cen Bo, what exactly are you thanking for

Why has he suddenly become so kind? Zhan Qing was somewhat puzzled, "No need, the three of them are already crammed into one tent, and with me added, wouldn't that just cause the tent to burst? I have already made arrangements with A Mo, he will let me have half of his tent!"

I... I have a friend in there!" she explained awkwardly, cursing Youze a thousand times in her heart for being an idiot

Are you talking nonsense? Zhan Qing replied with irritation

Three seconds of silence, his fair and delicate face instantly flushed red, and he rushed out of the dumpling restaurant without even having time to grab his backpack

Zhan Qing clutched her collar, and a certain part of her heart was gradually softening. After a long while, she quietly turned and left

When she picked up her phone wallet, she habitually glanced at the mirror on the dressing table, and this glance startled her. The woman in the mirror had two deep black circles under her eyes, a pale complexion, a mournful expression, lifeless eyes, and an unfortunate small pimple on her forehead. Her hair was tied back in a ponytail without any artistic flair, and she wore a mismatched wool cardigan and jeans—she looked nothing like her image in Paris. If Xu Mofei were to see her like this, she would probably even contemplate suicide. The mismatched wool cardigan and jeans—she looked nothing like her image in Paris. If Xu Mofei were to see her like this, she would probably even contemplate suicide.

You—" You are really something! Remember, don't come begging me tonight!"

At the villa, Cen Bo, who received her phone call, was already waiting at the door with several servants. Upon seeing them return, they hurriedly lifted Youze and carried him upstairs.

After ten minutes, Zhan Qing, who was waiting outside, began to feel anxious. She couldn't help but wonder if there was a back door in the restroom, and whether he had already slipped away through it. With no other option, she decided to take a look around the women's restroom, ultimately confirming that not only was there no door, but there weren't even any windows. So, could it be that he had passed out inside? In her helplessness, she thought of his group of friends, only to find that the private room was already empty, with only his decorative backpack quietly lying in the corner.

Qiu Gao was stunned for a few seconds; by the time he reacted and rushed to the door, he could only see the figure disappearing at the stairway.

At this moment, the real culprit was still gloating: "Oh? Sister, you actually didn't bring a sleeping bag for camping! That's impressive! But I'm curious, where do you plan to sleep tonight? By the lake, or in the bushes? Of course, if you are afraid of snakes, insects, mice, or ants and come to me for help, as your brother, I certainly won't stand by and do nothing. Just ask, and I will let you have half of the tent!"

Although he appears arrogant, conceited, self-important, proud, and unpleasant, with numerous flaws, he is actually quite a lovable guy

With a large number of people, there are naturally many vehicles. The open space in front of the university is congested with various luxury cars, and the bridge connecting the school to the main road is completely blocked, resulting in a total traffic paralysis

Cen Bo's words caused Zhan Qing to suffer from insomnia for the second time that night. As she wrapped herself in her nightgown and planned to go downstairs to get some water, she caught sight of You Ze's silhouette on the balcony at the end of the corridor

Shh! Do not mention the name Li Huzhe, or you might get beaten up by him! That guy is extremely arrogant, practically disregarding everyone, and he has no respect for the teachers at school

Upon receiving her confirmation, the enthusiastic old man regained his energy, climbed back onto the chair with the mop in hand, and used the long handle of the mop to push open the door lock

Youze put his hands in his pockets and changed his posture to continue in silence

While the students were engaged in lively discussions, Youze, who was in the office, fell into a state of extreme silence.

The little brat! He is quite ruthless! However, it is not so easy for her to open her mouth and ask him for help!

She should have anticipated long ago that this young man was not an ordinary person and would never suffer a loss without retaliating. Therefore, when he smiled and took the initiative to knock on her door, inviting her to participate in a two-day, one-night outing, she was very clear about what was going on in her mind

The young man turned around, his originally fair cheeks flushed with a faint pink due to intoxication. Upon seeing her, he forcefully pushed her away, parting the crowd as he made his way directly to the restroom

Alright, everyone stop gossiping. In fact, Youze just doesn't like others mentioning his name, so can't we all just accommodate him a little? The voice came from the classroom door, and without turning around, everyone knew it was their class monitor, Zhou Yanzhi, who spoke. The cute girl with short hair excelled in her studies and had good character, yet she always stood up for Li Huze. The crowd chuckled a few times and continued their hushed discussions.

Bang! Another strike, Zhou Yan could not bear to look.

In the evening, she wandered on the unfamiliar street, watching the flow of people, suddenly feeling an inexplicable sadness in her heart

"You little brat, who are you telling to get lost! You have no manners at all, how many times have I told you!" The familiar voice came from behind, and he looked over in disbelief; standing at the back door was indeed Zhan Qing.

Seeing that he still tightly pressed his lips and remained silent, Qiu Gao softened his tone: "Alright, the teacher understands that your family may be different from ordinary student families. However, there is an important Parent's Day at school next Friday. In addition to various interactive activities, the teacher also hopes to take this opportunity to communicate well with your family—" Before he could finish his sentence, Youze suddenly turned and left.

Zhan Qing was too lazy to pay him any more attention and turned to join the group of boys and girls who were preparing to go fishing

Zhan Qing let out a cold snort: "No need! Just take care of yourself, and don't accidentally drink too much and do something unbecoming!"

"Amo?" He frowned, "Are you very familiar with him?"

What? ! '' Zhan Qing was pulling her hair, her nerves frayed beyond measure

The moonlight was faint, and the air carried the subtle fragrance of camellias from the courtyard below. The young man leaned against the wall paved with antique tiles, quietly gazing at the small pendant hanging between his fingers. It was an old silver pendant that could be opened in the middle, but it was too far away for her to see what was inside. After a long while, he closed the pendant and tucked it back into his clothing. As the moonlight brightened, she caught a glimpse of his face at that moment. His features remained beautiful and delicate, with dark purple bangs falling over his forehead, yet his expression was not one she was familiar with. It was tinged with sadness, revealing fragility and helplessness, with faint glimmers of tears slowly sliding down his cheeks.

Zhan Qing looked at the inexplicably extra bucket in her hand, feeling increasingly perplexed

The elderly man shook his head with deep emotion, "No, this house has always had only the young master. His parents have never appeared, not even once. Miss Zhan, I am an old man and do not understand much about events like parent-teacher days at school. In fact, the teachers have called many times hoping to reach the young master's family, but I truly have no way to do so..." Miss Zhan, I am an old man and do not understand much about events like parent-teacher days at school. In fact, the teachers have called many times hoping to reach the young master's family, but I truly have no way to do so..."

No matter how ugly you are, you are still my 'sister' now! Remember, perform well today, and if you behave, I will buy you candy after school!" Zhan Qing ruffled his hair and pushed him as they walked into the classroom

But in the end, she still succumbed to the provocation—this guy learns things quickly; during the last parent-teacher day, she also used this tactic to urge him to go to school

In the classroom of Class 2 (5), the homeroom teacher Qiu Gao directed the students to arrange all the desks into a circle. He then took out the prepared snacks and drinks for the students to distribute to each seat. At the entrance of the classroom, parents were entering one after another. Students who saw their parents eagerly gathered around, pulling their families to sit in designated spots, opening snacks, chatting with each other, and introducing their parents to one another.

She wrapped herself in a plush bathrobe and went to open the door with disheveled hair, lacking any semblance of appearance

In fact, if you do not wish to inform your parents on Parent's Day, that is also acceptable! As long as you promise me that you will behave and attend school properly in the future, I will attend in place of your parents. How does that sound?

Human beings are quite cowardly; whenever faced with setbacks, a humble feeling of retreat surges forth, instinctively seeking various reasons and excuses to allow oneself to give up, to avoid the burden of hardship.

Zhan Qing patted him on the shoulder and said, "So you were worried about me. Not bad, you have a bit of conscience. I will commend you for that. I won't hold it against you this time for tricking me into coming out!"

She gazed at his silhouette, lost in thought for a long time

She had her hair tied in a ponytail, wore a conventional light gray outfit that appeared somewhat plain, and was also wearing a pair of black-framed glasses, holding the bag that she had previously thrown at him in her hand

In fact, she noticed that when she disciplined him in the capacity of "sister," although he spoke harshly and his expression remained the same, his eyes were bright and shimmering with a radiant glow

He stood there with his backpack slung over his shoulder, his narrow eyes revealing a hint of coldness, seemingly oblivious to the words of the homeroom teacher, as if the figure standing here at this moment was merely a soulless shell.

Zhan Qing wanted to hold back very much, but she couldn't help it, "It's with a pleasant demeanor! Please study properly, you always misuse idioms!"

More than ten boys under twenty and three girls in their teens, along with a twenty-four-year-old "sister," formed this peculiar outing group that arrived at a small island in T Lake of S City on Saturday morning

Although she had been exhausted after a whole day of turmoil, due to the time difference, Zhan Qing still could not fall asleep that night. Just as she managed to doze off at dawn, she was awakened by the sound of the butler knocking on the door

"That's not the same!" Youze immediately retorted, "It's one thing with me, and another with others! That A Mo is the most lecherous; if you sleep with him, you will definitely suffer!"

He remained silent, yet Zhan Qing continued to speak downwards.

At just past twelve o'clock at night, she was carrying her backpack while supporting him, and after waiting for more than ten minutes, she finally got into a taxi to go home

"What are you revealing!" Zhan Qing coldly turned his face away, raised his bag and struck again, "Don't be so pleased with yourself. I didn't plan to come here; I just happened to pass by and decided to take a look!"

In the end, she still placed herself into his scheme

Hehe... Zhan Qing raised her eyebrows and smiled for a moment, then said: "No! I came here today to tell you that I can't be bothered with a nasty little brat like you. Let's just pretend the last incident never happened! If you're afraid of embarrassing yourself at school tomorrow, you can choose to stay home and cry, or wander outside alone! Anyway, I know you don't dare to face the teachers and classmates at school, so feel free to skip class tomorrow; I won't be angry! That's it, I'm going to sleep now, good night!" The despicable woman finished her despicable words and disappeared at the door, and I was so angry that I threw my favorite book out.

What a coincidence that you would dress like this? It's so ugly, it's simply embarrassing for me!" He clicked his tongue and shook his head

In order to win Xu Mofei's affection, she finds herself in a city that does not belong to her, overseeing a rowdy and unruly youth with whom she has no connection, and even crazily searching for him throughout the streets, enduring his harsh words... Is her behavior truly worth it?

"What are you staring at!" Youze shouted at her after swallowing the dumpling in his mouth, "Even if I were more handsome, you wouldn't be staring at me like this! Could it be that you really have a crush on me? Alas, what a pity, because I am too handsome, I have always only been interested in beautiful women"

The private academy in Qicheng was bustling on Friday. Although most of the students came from affluent families, with parents who were busy with their demanding careers, on this special day, due to the strong requests of their beloved children, most parents made time to attend and participate in the school's activities

In less than fifteen minutes, the parents of Class Five had mostly arrived, but Qiu Gao was still standing at the front door, looking around, unsure of whom he was waiting for

Youze leaned against the bar and swayed as he stood up, while Zhanqing quickly supported him, "Isn't it time to go home?"

"You idiot!" The young man suddenly began to curse, "Do you have a brain? How could you sleep with a guy you just met? Are you out of your mind?" Zhan Qing's nerves snapped a few times as she reflexively raised the water bucket to throw at him, "Have you taken the wrong medicine? What nonsense are you talking? I can still tell the difference between boys and men! Besides, this isn't the first time; remember in Hokkaido when you insisted on sharing a room with me?"

After a moment, the old man brought out the news, saying that the first door inside was tightly shut, and he did not know if someone was inside. She quickly moved a chair from the bar and handed it over. The old man brought out the news for the second time, saying that indeed there was a young man inside, but he did not know if it was the one she was looking for

Mr. Cen repeatedly expressed his apologies and hurriedly instructed the servants to set the dishes on the table one by one

Through the floor-to-ceiling glass, one can see his figure racing away into the night.

Although there is a certain age gap between her and the male and female students who came with her, Zhan Qing considers herself to be quite good at socializing, making it not difficult to integrate into their circle. After an afternoon of lively interaction, she has almost become familiar with them, which also conveniently resolved the issue of where to sleep that night

Dinner? She shook her head with a bitter smile, as she hadn't even eaten lunch yet

Two seconds of silence, a smile froze on his face, he trembled at the corners of his lips, "You, you, you are talking nonsense!"

He hides his true feelings behind a mask

You raised your fist, holding it up for a long time before finally putting it down. "Alright! If you won't say it, I will! I know why you are skipping school. It's because you don't like what the homeroom teacher says to you, right? He asked you to inform your parents to attend the parent-teacher day, and you are unwilling, which is why you are angry and unhappy, isn't it?"

Zhan Qing stiffened for a moment, adjusted her glasses, and then smiled more warmly, "Hehe... Teacher Qiu, the situation is actually like this. You know our family background is quite complicated. I am, in fact, the half-sister of Li Huze, which makes me his illegitimate daughter..."

As Qiu Gao walked into the classroom, Zhan Qing finally breathed a sigh of relief. At the back door, You Ze stood there with a mischievous smile on his face, looking at her, "The illegitimate daughter of the same father but different mother? How come I had no idea at all? Tell me, should I expose your identity in front of everyone?"

Is this the Youze that she knows?

"It’s none of your business!" Although it is merely a cold and hard five-character phrase, at least it can be considered as having spoken.

He was quite surprised, as she had ignored him for a week after the harsh words he had said to her before. He initially wanted to say it was none of her business, but her smile did not seem so unpleasant. He hesitated for a moment, "You did say that, but it seems I have already turned you down. What is it? Auntie, are you planning to negotiate with me again? Alright, go ahead and tell me. If your terms are good, I might consider them!"

Youze and several boys set up the bonfire, and when he turned around, he saw Zhanqing walking into the tent with a certain boy, chatting and laughing while carrying her backpack. When she came out again, her backpack was already gone. She appeared to be in a good mood and even took the initiative to pick up a bucket to fetch water

Damn it! I'm furious with hetushu.com! Everyone get the hell out of my way! Yu Ze recalled that scene, becoming increasingly enraged as he gritted his teeth, and he slammed his fist on the desk, startling Zhou Yan to the point of losing her senses.

"This is how I am! What business is it of yours! If you love meddling in others' affairs, then take care of your own man!" Youze, filled with anger and embarrassment, picked up her backpack and ran out of the park

Is this situation also considered good? ...! Then the next year and a half... I fear it can no longer be described as merely tragic

A few days after successfully striking against Youze at the bar event, Zhan Qing began to feel regret

Oh, I see, my apologies... Qiu Gao thought that he had inadvertently eavesdropped on someone else's private matters, so he naturally refrained from further inquiries. After exchanging a few polite remarks, he indicated that the event with Zhan Qing was about to begin.

"Every time I talk to you, it's like this; you are already cool enough!" Zhou Yan smiled and said, "Alright, since you are alone anyway, just come over and sit with us."

Zhan Qing shook her head, deciding not to look in the mirror again until she dealt with that boy

Youze is not a person who is good at expressing himself. Boys of this age are generally like this, always preferring to hide their weaknesses. They laugh and joke every day as if they are doing well, or they engage in fights and trouble, using these as a form of disguise and release.

The slightly long black messy hair—there's no mistake, it's Youze! ... However, it seems that his pants...! ... Uh, she is truly relieved that from her vantage point above, she can't see anything!

"Hey, fetching water, what a coincidence!" He spoke casually with his hands in his pockets, yet his eyes were fixed on her without blinking.

Zhan Qing carried her backpack and swayed up to the second floor, rubbed her throbbing head, and sighed that this day had finally come to an end

Since entering Qicheng for his studies in junior high school, Li Huzhe has not encountered any other adults in the past four and a half years, except for his nearly fifty-year-old housekeeper, Cen. Moreover, the school teachers have been unable to contact his parents on several important occasions.

At this moment, the phone rang; it was a call from Cen Bo, informing her that the young master had just returned home. However, his mood seemed quite poor, as he locked himself in his room upon arriving home and refused to eat dinner.

Zhan Qing took a deep breath, desperately suppressing her anger, "Do you not believe me? Rest assured, as long as you promise me, I will also promise to give you appropriate space in the future, allowing you to have your own leisure activities. I am definitely not an old-fashioned person, so I will not interfere in your private life! I can also attend the parent-teacher meeting, and I will not let the homeroom teacher make things difficult for you, okay?"

By the afternoon, she finally saw him outside a very small cinema, and thus followed him into the green park.

Am I talking nonsense? She simply put down her chopsticks and said, "Do you need me to tell you the color of your underwear that day for you to believe how lacking in grace you truly are?"

By the way, do you remember that when he was hitting someone yesterday, a woman seemed to step forward to pull him away and called his name? It seems she was not hit at all

Young man! I have been looking for you all day, and I have only eaten one piece of bread from morning until now, and you have this kind of attitude

Is this young man suffering from psychological issues due to living alone for a long time? Should we consider getting him a doctor to take a look at him

He lowered his head and fiddled with a few dry branches, but in the end, he could not help himself and casually picked up a water bucket to catch up with her

Seeing her not eating and remaining silent, he moved the plate from across the table to her side and said, "Hey, honestly, with how much you are helping me today, do you really have a crush on me?" He stroked his chin with a curious expression and continued, "Sigh, if that were the case, I would be quite troubled, considering I am such a charming guy—"

Early in the morning, Class 2 (5) of the Qicheng Private Academy erupted into a flurry of activity, with boys and girls gathering in a circle to place bets. This time, the wager was whether Li Huze, who had been summoned to the office for the Nth time, would stay at school to face punishment or, in a fit of anger, storm out with his backpack.

Miss Zhan! Mr. Cen suddenly appeared from the corridor, excitedly grasping her hand and repeatedly expressing his gratitude to her

After the earnest and heartfelt admonition concluded, Qiu Gao once again expressed his desire to meet with his parents.

It seems you are quite adaptable, having quickly gotten familiar with my friends. What do you think? Should I speak to those three girls and ask them to take you in for the night?" He leaned close to her ear and tugged at her soft, tea-colored long hair.

Idiot! He curled his thin lips and uttered two words

When they returned to the villa, it was already dark. Cen Bo hurriedly approached, saying, "What should we do if the young master hasn't eaten?" and "What should we do if the young master is in a bad mood?" Zhan Qing smiled at him and said, "It's fine, missing one meal won't cause any issues, and how can a good mood be highlighted without a contrast of a bad one? Cen Bo, I haven't had lunch yet, could you please help me prepare dinner?"

She shook her head, striving to drive this thought out of her mind

Zhan Qing listened with increasing confusion, "Cen Bo, you have said so much, and it is mostly hearsay. Hasn't his parents ever appeared since your young master moved here?"

For an entire day, she rushed around various gaming arcades, snack streets, tea houses, and even cinemas in City S. Several times, when she tried to call him, the call was abruptly cut off, infuriating her to the point where she almost smashed her own phone

"Well, that... old man, please remember to help him put on his pants!" Zhan Qing shouted from the entrance of the boys' restroom. At that moment, she felt several surprised gazes directed at her from behind. She had no idea how many times her eyes twitched, secretly vowing never to appear at the 'end of the world' again.

After ensuring her mother was settled, class leader Zhou Yan approached the young man by the back door, bypassing the noisy crowd.

After the simplest greeting, Qiu Gao looked at the business card handed over by Zhan Qing with confusion, "Um, Miss Zhan, are you really Li Huze's sister? I mean no offense, it's just that your surname and his..."

I don't care! A very individualistic response

This guy also knows how to be shy... She made a victory gesture towards herself and continued to leisurely enjoy her dinner

Cen Bo informed her that, in fact, the young master shares his father's surname, and his given name should be Li Huze. However, for some unknown reason, he is quite averse to this name. He originally lived in Japan and was sent to China to study when he was twelve. It was during that time that he first met the young master. This villa is an estate under the name of the young master's mother, and Cen Bo has been working here to manage it since before the young master moved in. As for the young master's mother, he has never seen her, only heard that she is a very beautiful Chinese woman. This villa is an estate under the name of the young master's mother, and Cen Bo has been working here to manage it since before the young master moved in. As for the young master's mother, he has never seen her, only heard that she is a very beautiful Chinese woman

"You little rascal! I am your sister, why do you keep calling me aunt!" She raised her bag and hit him several times, "How could you be so rude to such a lovely girl just now? I think you must be itching for a lesson! Hurry up and apologize to her!"

The class teacher, Qiu Gao, stood in front of him and gave a serious lecture regarding the incident of him hitting someone yesterday, criticizing him for not only resorting to violence but also for walking away afterwards.

Zhan Qing suddenly felt a splitting headache, casually handed her backpack to Cen Bo, and turned to flee into the room

Zhan Qing tugged at the corner of her eye, retracting the compliment she had just given

Youze suddenly fixed his gaze on her, his brown eyes bursting with sharp light, even Zhou Yan, who was accustomed to his personality, was startled, "Youze..."

Little did he know, the person in a fit of rage was suddenly struck with a heavy blow

It was clearly camping, yet he referred to it as a picnic. As a result, she only brought a small backpack, which contained, apart from a change of clothes, only items like a toothbrush, toothpaste, towel, and comb. Not to mention a tent, she didn't even have a sleeping bag.

"Stop pretending to be a good person! If you can't be tough, then you come at me softly. Do you think I'm an idiot?" Youze mocked, "In the end, aren't you just a hired caretaker with money? If you didn't have money, would you treat me so kindly? My affairs are none of your business!"

After Cen Bo, with a worried expression, explained the phone call from the school, Zhan Qing resignedly drifted into the bathroom to freshen up

Originally not familiar, now familiar. She raised her eyebrows and smiled

Miss Zhan, you may not know that today is the earliest day the young master has returned home in a long time! In the past, he usually wouldn't come home before two or three o'clock, and sometimes he wouldn't return until dawn, after which he would skip school the next day... Miss Zhan, you have helped the young master on your very first day here, which is truly wonderful

A young man just came out from inside and, upon seeing her behavior, nearly fainted

After the meal, Zhan Qing took a notebook, pulled Cen Bo, and began to inquire about the specific situation of You Ze

Zhan Qing pressed her forehead as she began to experience a headache

Half an hour later, she leaned on her forehead and began to take deep breaths, deciding to boldly venture into the boys' restroom. Just then, an elderly man appeared in her line of sight, holding a mop and a bucket.