Chapter 98: Xu Hongyan, a young girl in love

"Brother, do you still remember who she is?" The younger sister playfully teased her brother Liu Zhiye.

Liu Zhiye looked carefully at the girl in front of him, and felt that she looked familiar.

"You are Xu Hongyan, right?" He confirmed again. When was the last time he saw her? The girl in front of him had a plump figure and towering breasts, which were as eye-catching as two small mountains. The size was much larger than the last time they met, which made him a little confused.

He was a little surprised that Xu Hongyan could maintain such a perfect figure in this era when everyone was hungry.

"Brother Liu, I'm Xu Hongyan." She lowered her head shyly. When Liu Zhiruo saw her expression, he felt something was wrong.

"Swallow! My brother is married, you don't still want to be my sister-in-law, do you?" she said in surprise.

Xu Hongyan's face suddenly turned red.

"You damn girl, I'm going to tear your mouth apart..."

"Then come on! There's no way you can become my sister-in-law, hahahaha"

"..."

See the two of them quarreling again.

Liu Zhiye held his forehead with one hand, the scene before him was almost exactly the same as the last time.

Only after the two girls got on the car did he breathe a sigh of relief and lean back in his seat tiredly.

Liu Zhiruo twitched his nose and sniffed curiously, "Brother, what's in your car? It smells so fishy."

Liu Zhiye smiled and said, "Seafood! You are in for a treat today. I specially asked someone to bring back fresh seafood from the port." His voice was full of joy and satisfaction. He picked these out to serve as a snack for his family tonight.

"Wow! Brother, tell me what you bought?" Liu Zhiruo said with surprise.

Since her brother’s wedding last time, Liu Zhiruo had tasted the deliciousness of sea crabs. It was the first time in her life that she ate large crabs from the sea. The taste was still fresh in her memory and left her with an endless aftertaste.

In today's inland areas, seafood consumption is relatively low, mainly due to dietary habits and lifestyle reasons.

Only those families with relatively good economic conditions will choose to taste seafood.

For most ordinary people, they think eating seafood is not cost-effective. For the same price, they are more willing to buy meat products because meat has higher nutritional value and can provide more abundant nutrition and energy.

In contrast, although seafood is delicious, they are relatively weak in providing satiety and cannot provide long-lasting energy like meat.

In general, people in inland areas have a close relationship with their seafood consumption concepts and eating habits, which also reflects the impact of regional differences and socioeconomic conditions on people's dietary choices.

"There are huge crabs, each weighing more than one kilogram. There are also plump prawns, three or four of them weigh one kilogram. In addition, there are conchs and clams, which are guaranteed to satisfy your appetite." Liu Zhiye smiled and gently stroked his sister's little head, his eyes full of love and warmth.

"Wow! I'm so excited, thank you brother, I really like this!" The younger sister said excitedly and incoherently.

Xu Hongyan's eyes turned red with envy. She licked her lips and thought: We are all classmates, why is there such a big gap? Her family can't even get enough food, but Liu Zhiruo can eat meat and seafood as she pleases, and her brother always meets her needs. How nice it would be if I had a brother like this!
At this moment, her eyes looking at Liu Zhiye became more and more scorching, like the scorching sun in summer, with strong emotions. She was originally a young girl in love, and her mind was earlier than that of Liu Zhiruo of the same age. She was full of longing and admiration for her brother Liu Zhiye.

Before she met Liu Zhiye, she often heard Liu Zhiruo mention him and his various heroic and legendary deeds, which made her admire him so much that she once threatened to become Liu Zhiye's sister-in-law.

When she actually saw Liu Zhiye in person, Xu Hongyan could not help but be attracted by his handsome and majestic appearance. His heroic appearance seemed to have a mysterious temperament that made people irresistible.

Xu Hongyan's heart was filled with ripples, and she began to ask Liu Zhiruo about everything about him, trying to get to know him better. She even took the joke seriously and began to develop some subtle feelings for him.

Liu Zhiye's charm was irresistible, and every detail of him deeply attracted Xu Hongyan. She began to unconsciously transfer her thoughts to him and began to imagine all the wonderful moments with him. This feeling was a little hazy and sweet, making her feel excited and a little overwhelmed.

It was only then that Liu Zhiruo realized that her best friend's feelings for Liu Zhiye were indeed special, and she really wanted to become his sister-in-law!
Later, she heard that Liu Zhiye was married, and Xu Hongyan was sad for a while. However, none of this changed her obsession and love for Liu Zhiye, and her feelings for him remained the same.

Liu Zhiye also noticed the girl's abnormality and thought she was jealous of them for being able to eat so much seafood.

So he smiled and said, "Hongyan! You can also bring some crabs and prawns home to try later. They are very delicious!"

"Ah! I, I can't accept it. Thank you, Brother Liu!" Xu Hongyan blushed, lowered her head, and said embarrassedly. She was really embarrassed to accept such a valuable thing.

"Hey! Don't be polite with me. If you and Zhiruo are best friends, you can also call me Brother Liu. Look, as your brother, I'm giving you a small gift, how can you not accept it? You can't refuse a gift from an elder!" Liu Zhiye comforted with a smile.

His words were full of kindness and goodwill, which made Xu Hongyan feel like she was basking in a spring breeze. For a moment, she stared at Liu Zhiye infatuatedly and forgot what to say.

Liu Zhiruo, who was standing by, couldn't bear to watch it any longer, so he gently pushed Xu Hongyan's shoulder and said softly, "Oh! Yan Zi! You are so nagging. I'll make the decision for you. Just accept it. We are close partners who understand each other very well!"

Xu Hongyan blushed and lowered her head. She could only answer in a low voice: "Thank you! Brother Liu..." Her voice was full of gratitude and shyness.

The three of them drove on the road.

Liu Zhiye had nothing to do, so he asked the two little girls about their studies.

"Zhiruo! Hongyan! How are your studies going recently? The college entrance examination is coming up in a year."

"Brother! Look at you, you're still not at ease with me being so outstanding? I'm among the best in my grade, hehe! I'm sure I'll get into university." The younger sister said proudly, like a little peacock, full of energy and confidence.

"Hmph! Let me tell you, you can't be proud and complacent. There are exceptions to everything, so you can't let yourself down just like that." Liu Zhiye warned her upon seeing this.

Then he asked Xu Hongyan, "Hongyan! How are you studying?"

Xu Hongyan hesitated for a while, and then she spoke softly with a hint of embarrassment in her voice.

Finally, she felt that it would be impolite not to answer, so she mustered up her courage and whispered, "Brother Liu, I'm not very good at studying, so it's a bit difficult for me to get into college. I plan to give up the college entrance examination and go out to work after graduation."

Liu Zhiye looked at her in surprise, puzzled. Logically speaking, No. 22 Middle School is a well-known and prestigious school, and all those who can be admitted are outstanding top students. In this school, as long as you are willing to study hard and be proactive, your chances of getting into university are much greater than in other schools.

However, it was puzzling that she gave up so early. Moreover, there was still more than a year before the college entrance examination, which was full of infinite possibilities and opportunities.

"Hongyan! If you are lagging behind in your studies, you should discuss it more with Zhiruo. Don't give up easily as there is still more than a year left. You two should work harder. Life is very different if you go to college or not." Liu Zhiye advised earnestly.

"Brother, don't be anxious, listen to me slowly. In fact, Hongyan's academic performance has indeed declined recently, and there are reasons for this..." The younger sister explained the reasons behind this to Xu Hongyan.

My younger sister went on to say, "She had some family changes recently, which distracted her. In addition, the course difficulty has increased, so her grades have dropped a bit. However, I believe that as long as she adjusts her mindset and spends more time on studying, she will be able to catch up."

Liu Zhiye: “…”

"Brother Liu! Zhiruo, see you later! Be careful on the road and drive slowly." Xu Hongyan waved goodbye to them, holding a net bag of fresh seafood in her hand.

She watched the jeep go away until it disappeared from her sight, then she reluctantly looked away. She sighed secretly, turned around and walked into the deep alley.

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(End of this chapter)