Chapter 30: Please Conduct Yourself Properly

Good! Of course it's good—our Liuli is such a fine child, she ought to have so many friends!

Uncle, I might not be able to come that often later.

What's the big deal? You don't think I'm really counting on you to do business for me, do you?

Uncle said, flicking Liuli's nose.

Just being able to come these few days makes me especially satisfied; you have your own things to do, Uncle knows, so go ahead and do your thing!

Okay.

I hadn't planned to let you guys come today, but who knew we'd suddenly get this many little partners, all so eager!

Really? Am I that eager?

Liuli pursed her lips, joking and teasing Uncle.

That's definitely not the case!

Now that's more like it!

Cheng Li, Yu Ke, Bai Xu, Zihan and Liuli were originally here to help, but at noon today they ended up eating a good meal like guests.

These people left after finishing their work at noon, and didn't stay for a meal; Uncle couldn't keep any of them.

We've eaten well at noon today!

Yu Ke rubbed her belly and said to Liuli.

When have you ever not eaten well?

Liuli asked, Yu Ke eats a lot every time, her appetite is bigger than a boy's.

Exactly, like a pig.

Cheng Li was mending a knife.

What are you saying! Liuli, you control him!

Yu Ke would complain to Liuli; whenever Cheng Li said something about her, she wouldn't talk back, but would go tell Liuli.

How come you only know how to complain?

Cheng Li laughed.

Liuli glanced at him and he stopped laughing.

You guys are really immature.

Zihan couldn't help but laugh.

Don't count me in.

Liuli quickly turned away.

Sister-in-law, you're the same too!

Bai Xu said.

Really? Then from now on don't call me sister-in-law.

No, I was just joking!

Bai Xu quickly explained, and Yu Ke directly rolled her eyes at him.

You're not tired?

What's there to be tired about? We didn't do anything in the morning! If every day were like today, that would be great.

Zihan spoke up.

You're not tired? Cheng Li stared at Zihan, his face full of speechlessness.

Not tired!

Zihan shook her head.

You stay up so late at night and get up so early in the morning, and you're not tired?

If I got tired, I wouldn't be able to see you!

Liuli, Yu Ke, and Bai Xu felt like vomiting after hearing Zihan's words.

Cheng Li felt the same.

Liuli, I'm not going to manage her today; you handle it yourself.

Cheng Li really couldn't stand Zihan; yesterday Zihan and Liuli had plotted, deliberately ditching Zihan, so that Zihan could act cute and get Cheng Li to bring her home.

Seeing Cheng Li bring back a girl, Mr. and Mrs. Cheng were overjoyed.

Before, Cheng Li had never brought anyone else home besides Liuli.

Mr. and Mrs. Cheng pulled Zihan aside and asked her everything, and since they had come back late, they chatted until the early morning.

Cheng Li wondered how they could not be tired.

He didn't want to bother with them as they prepared to go upstairs to sleep, but Mr. and Mrs. Cheng pulled him and wouldn't let him go.

The young lady hasn't rested yet; how could they let him rest first?

Mr. and Mrs. Cheng's enthusiasm made Zihan overjoyed; she never expected that on her first visit to their home, they'd cherish her so much they didn't even sleep.

In the end, Cheng Li still pulled Zihan away; Mr. and Mrs. Cheng thought their son had finally seen the light, and were delighted, so they dared not disturb Cheng Li and Zihan.

Let Zihan sleep in the guest room; he had just closed his eyes when she came knocking, saying she was afraid of the dark.

Cheng Li had no choice but to let her come in.

At night she slept in the bed, he slept on the sofa, he didn't sleep well all night, and in the morning she woke him up saying they should go to the barbecue place.

He saw her full of energy early in the morning, simply not something a normal person could do.

He of course also didn't like the type of woman who, upon first meeting, would run to his home; he only tolerated it for Liuli's sake.

That won't do—her going to the Gu Family is just being a third wheel, isn't it?

Bai Xu answered Cheng Li.

Shut up.

If possible, Cheng Li really wants to slap Bai Xu to pieces.

How? Is what I said wrong?

Then take her in!

Isn't there still Yu Ke?

Bai Xu instantly made him realize, he also felt stupid, Yu Ke is also a girl—why must he go to his house?

Could it be that just seeing Zihan once made him fall in love? Impossible!

Okay……no! You should still go to Cheng Li's house. Zihan hurriedly gave Yu Ke a look, and Yu Ke changed her words.

Zihan nodded satisfactorily.

Why not?

I said no, so it's no!

Yu Ke didn't know how to give a reason, so she just answered offhand.

Then I can't manage it.

Cheng Li really doesn't want to manage Zihan anymore; one night is enough for him.

Cheng Li, if you don't care for me, I'll have nowhere to go.

Zihan said coquettishly.

Are you Gu Die's cousin, or my cousin?

I've made my feelings for you obvious enough; can't you see?

Zihan asked, while Liuli, Yu Ke, and Bai Xu wore the expression of watching a show.

To me? What do you mean?

I like you!

In front of them, Zihan also said this so directly, Cheng Li's face instantly turned red.

Liuli saw Cheng Li's appearance and burst out laughing.

Cheng Li looked at her, but she laughed even harder.

Liuli……

Sorry, I just can't help wanting to laugh.

Yu Ke saw Liuli laughing so happily, also laughed along, and Bai Xu also laughed.

It turns out laughter really is contagious.

The three of them were laughing loudly, Cheng Li didn't understand what they were laughing about.

Zihan didn't understand either.

I'm leaving.

Cheng Li didn't even want to stay here from laughing.

Where are you going?

Zihan asked.

Going home.

Take me with you?

What would I bring you for?

Then where should I go?

Go wherever you like!

Cheng Li's tone of speech obviously showed he was a little angry.

The three of them stopped laughing.

Cheng Li, are you angry?

Liuli asked, Cheng Li usually has such a good temper, in fact I've rarely seen him get angry.

I'm going back.

Cheng Li replied lightly, then left.

He really didn't think Zihan liked him; she seemed to be just teasing him, and he disliked this feeling.

This guy, he really is angry.

Yu Ke said, she usually teases him like this, and he never gets angry at her, but today why is he angry?

I'll go check.

Zihan followed Cheng Li over.

Okay.

Liuli replied.

Cheng Li heard a movement behind him, thinking it was Liuli coming; if he were angry, Liuli would always come to cheer him up.

But when he turned around and saw it was Zihan, he became even angrier.

She now has friends, and has Gu Die, and just doesn't care about him?!

Cheng Li!

Zihan shouted; when Cheng Li saw it wasn't Liuli, he immediately turned away and ignored Zihan.

Don't follow me anymore, is it fun?

Cheng Li said without turning his head.

I'm not playing!

Zi Han ran to his front and blocked his path.

"Luo Zihan, I really don't believe in love at first sight."

"I don't need you to believe me; I just want to say I'm serious."

Zi Han's amber eyes were filled with determination.

At first, she had merely agreed to help Gu Die out, but it wasn't that she would agree to help just anyone, Luo Zihan; although she had looked at the photo and been taken by his good looks.

But when her hand was injured and he applied medicine for her, she felt her heart flutter involuntarily.

"How can I trust you?"

Cheng Li asked.

Zi Han tiptoed and kissed his lips.

He felt his lips flush with heat and quickly pushed her away.

"Please conduct yourself properly."

Cheng Li said, but seeing her somewhat disappointed expression, he couldn't bear to get angry with her again.

After Cheng Li finished speaking, he walked away quickly, and she didn't follow.

Since he said that, he definitely has no feelings for her; why would she still throw herself at him? That would only make him dislike her.

"What's wrong?"

Liuli saw Zi Han return alone, head down and spiritless, and asked.

"He must really dislike me."

Zi Han sat down, propping her hands on the table, looking utterly hopeless.

"How could that be?"

Liuli comforted her.

"Is it really that funny that I said I like him?"

"No, it's not."

"Then what are you laughing at?"

Zi Han asked Yu Ke, Bai Xu, and Liuli.

"I laughed because I saw Cheng Li's face turn red."

Liuli explained.

Zi Han then looked at Yu Ke.

"I laughed because I saw Liuli laughing."

Yu Ke replied.

"And you?" Zi Han then looked at Bai Xu.

"I laughed because I couldn't help it seeing those two laughing like idiots."

"Who are you talking about?"

Liuli and Yu Ke countered at the same time.

"I'm talking about myself!"

Bai Xu quickly answered.

"If someone confessed to me after only knowing me for a day or two, I'd think they weren't serious," Yu Ke said to Zi Han.

"Is that so?"

"Are you just after his good looks?"

Yu Ke asked curiously; although she sometimes bickers with Cheng Li, she couldn't deny that Cheng Li is indeed good-looking.

"Of course not!" Zi Han replied, giving Yu Ke a contemptuous glance, "Am I that kind of person?"

When Zi Han said the latter part, her voice clearly lacked confidence.

"Probably!"

Yu Ke teased.

"Not at all!"

If you truly have feelings for Cheng Li, then be sincere, so he can feel it.

Liuli spoke, and Zi Han only listened to Liuli's words.

"Liuli and Cheng Li have grown up together since childhood, so you should still listen to her opinion."

Yu Ke said.

"No wonder you get along so well; you're childhood sweethearts, and my cousin is jealous of the two of you."

Zi Han said to Liuli.

"What is your cousin jealous about?"

Liuli asked.

"His wife gets along so well with another guy—how could he not be jealous? If it were me, I'd be jealous too!"

Zi Han really wanted to split Liuli's head open to see if her brain was made of stone.

"Cheng Li and I are like family—what's there to be jealous about?"

"Sister-in-law, you don't know how important you are in Gu Die's heart." Bai Xu spoke; he had never seen anyone or anything that could make Gu Die drink to the point of passing out.

"Those are all fake."

Liuli retorted.

"How can it all be fake?" Zi Han asked; Zi Han and Bai Xu said one after another that Gu Die's feelings for her were genuine, and she almost believed it.

"Anyway, as long as he doesn't have me in his heart, it's fine!"