Rebirth: The Comeback of the Girl
Chapter 229 - 228: Self-deception

Chapter 229: Chapter 228: Self-deception

This news hit Han Mingyue like a depth charge, turning his peaceful heart into a tumultuous sea. He managed to keep a poker face, but his mind had already drifted far away, desperately wishing he could rush to Zhen Yu and demand a thorough explanation! But dad said...

"Just look at the two of you growing into teenagers! Be mindful when interacting with girls! You need to keep your distance when it’s called for! Especially with Xiao Yu! Understand?"

Since they were all genuine friends, Zhen Yan didn’t hold back much and shared that his family had bought a storefront in Qi City, and that Mrs. Zhen was going to open a gaming hall during the May Day holiday.

When Han Jiayang heard this, he thought, how lucky? "Your family is opening a gaming hall? Does that mean you can play whenever you want? I’m so jealous..."

"Jealous my ass!" Zhen Yan looked at him with an expression reserved for idiots and said, "I have to stay in the dormitory like a good boy! I only get to visit for dinner! Then I have to go straight to evening self-study until nine o’clock! No break on Saturday, and on Sunday I have to go to the Martial Arts Hall. When will I have time to play?"

"Oh, I see..." Han Jiayang suddenly lost his enthusiasm and started to feel less excited about going to High School...

Seeing his brother’s expression, Han Mingyue could guess what he was thinking! This wouldn’t do. After organizing his thoughts, he said, "Zhen Yan, key high schools definitely have strict regulations! Are ordinary high schools the same?"

"I’ve heard that only First High School doesn’t give a break on Saturdays! I’m not sure about the others."

After hearing this, Han Mingyue glanced at his brother with a look that was both a warning and an encouragement.

Han Jiayang hung his head low under that intense gaze, and only after that did Han Mingyue look away.

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Because of Fu Yu’s awkwardness, Zhen Yan only stayed for half an hour then made an excuse about ’going home for lunch’ to leave with him.

Before leaving, he invited the Han Family Brothers to come to his house to play in the afternoon, and they both agreed.

Once they were out of the Han Family’s vicinity, Zhen Yan grabbed Fu Yu, "What the hell is going on with you and Han Jiayang? Are you guys having a tiff?"

Fu Yu stiffened his neck, refusing to talk.

However, Zhen Yan suddenly asked again, "And what’s going on between you and Xiao Yu?"

Fu Yu was startled and immediately bristled, retorting, "What could possibly be going on between her and me!"

He didn’t realize that this reaction of his confirmed Zhen Yan’s suspicions as "protest too much."

"Are you going to talk or not? If you don’t, I’ll ask Xiao Yu!" Zhen Yan’s voice carried a threat.

"I, I," Fu Yu stumbled over his words for a while, unable to voice what was on his mind! He certainly couldn’t just tell Zhen Yan straight up that he had developed feelings for his sister!

Zhen Yan waited in vain for a clear response and, irritated, said, "What ’you’! Just spit it out if you have something to say, get it over with if you need to fart!"

"Just ask Zhen Yu!" Fu Yu gave up, throwing out those words before turning and running back home.

Zhen Yan stood shocked for a while, then, coming back to his senses, he too dashed towards home like the wind.

Zhen Yu was preparing food in the kitchen when Zhen Yan charged in and bluntly questioned, "What’s going on with you and Fu Yu?! Did you guys, you know, do that thing?"

"What thing?" Zhen Yu knew her brother was jumping to conclusions, but she still teased him on purpose.

"..." Zhen Yan’s face looked as though he was constipated. It took him more than ten seconds before he could force out two words, "Puppy love!"

His tone... no matter how you heard it, it was filled with a gritted-teeth vibe...

Zhen Yuxin had to suppress her laughter internally, but she kept a straight face. "Which eye of yours saw that Fu Yu and I are in a puppy love relationship?"

"It’s not?" When Zhen Yan heard his sister’s tone, he instinctively let out a huge sigh of relief.

He couldn’t explain why, but he just felt that his sister and Fu Yu shouldn’t become a couple! They were absolutely not suited for each other, okay!

"Are you nearsighted from studying too hard in high school? If so, I can take you to get glasses this afternoon!" Zhen Yu kept her hands busy, teasing her brother as she spoke.

"No need!" Zhen Yan immediately refused, his brain finally returning to normal. "It’s not puppy love! How come Fu Yu is so subservient to you?"

"... You guess."

Zhen Yan: "..."

The shadow in his heart grew bigger and bigger! What’s wrong with these people! Why can’t they just speak plainly!

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After lunch, Zhen Yan still hadn’t managed to get a straight answer from his sister.

He thought of persisting with his questions, but the Han Family Brothers had arrived early, so he had no choice but to drop it.

The four of them sat in a row on the edge of the kang bed in the living room, chatting idly while watching TV.

Of course, Zhen Yan and Han Jiayang were definitely huddled together again!

That naturally left Han Mingyue and Zhen Yu to chat amongst themselves.

"Back already, did you manage to handle everything?"

Zhen Yu was flipping channels with the remote control and replied, "Yeah, what did you do at home?"

"I didn’t stay home, went to stay with my grandma for a few days." Han Mingyue’s eyes were fixed on the TV, "You, is your family really moving away?"

"Yeah, as they say, ’People climb to higher places, water flows to lower ones’! Besides, I will eventually go there for high school."

Han Mingyue looked at Zhen Yu with some concern, "Then you, you’ll be staying in town by yourself? Are you sure you can handle it?"

"Of course, I can! How can a girl say she can’t!" Zhen Yu threw back her head, feigning arrogance.

"Pfft..." Han Mingyue couldn’t help but laugh. "Xiao Yu, you’re getting naughtier."

Zhen Yu tilted her head in thought, "It’s okay, not as cheeky as a mantis shrimp."

"Mantis shrimp?" Han Mingyue was hearing about this creature for the first time. "What’s that?"

"Uh... a type of seafood." Zhen Yu momentarily forgot herself in her pride and slipped up again.

This small town in the northeast wasn’t near mountains or sea, and had no fresh seafood for sale, only some dried and frozen goods. If Han Mingyue were to ask about it, how would she explain?

Fortunately, Han Mingyue did not press further. He unexpectedly changed the subject, "Are we starting our studies tomorrow?"

"Yeah! It’s good to start early. Later, when Fu Yu arrives, I’ll tell him to inform Bai Xue."

Han Mingyue gritted his teeth as he listened to the tone Zhen Yu used when mentioning Fu Yu, hesitating for a moment. First, he glanced sideways with the corner of his eye, only to see his younger brother and Zhen Yan chatting enthusiastically, their heads almost touching. Only then did he gather the courage to lean close to her and ask in a very low voice, "Is Fu Yu still pursuing you?"

Zhen Yu was initially stunned, then turned her head in surprise, "Huh?"

Han Mingyue mumbled a bit, too embarrassed to ask again. After sitting up straight, he lowered his eyes to the ground, comforting himself inwardly, "Forget it, if she doesn’t want to tell, then so be it."

Yet unexpectedly, Zhen Yu suddenly leaned close to his ear and whispered, "How did you know?"

Her breath tickled his ear. Han Mingyue sat still, scrambling for an excuse, "... I guessed."

Everyone isn’t a fool; even a clear-sighted person could see the extraordinary behavior in Fu Yu! Only she herself seems to think everything is quite normal, which is simply self-deception!