Jiang Yu had been acting strangely lately, and hadn't been arguing with him much.

Su Yehao, as one of the parties involved, had already sensed that odd atmosphere.

Especially when they looked at each other, she was no longer as composed as before, always shifting her gaze guiltily, and even deliberately avoiding him.

She hadn't eaten with him and Xiao Nizi much in the past week, and when she came home, she would make excuses about writing her thesis, shutting herself in her room.

Since Xiao Nizi was at home, Su Yehao didn't have a chance to ask more. It wasn't easy to eat the grass near the rabbit's burrow; a careless move could easily lead to trouble.

So he pretended to be oblivious, as if nothing had happened.

At this moment.

The evening sun was just right, the lawn had just been mowed, and the air was filled with the strong scent of fresh grass.

Chicken wings, drumsticks, and lamb chops were sizzling on the wire rack, the oil dripping onto the charcoal, causing flames to flare up.

Anyway, the maids would take care of the cleanup afterward, so Su Yehao loved grilling at home, as it was both relaxing and satisfying, a double pleasure.

Glancing at Nangong Tian, who was swimming outdoors, Su Yehao chuckled softly, "Wow, the way you say that, it sounds like I did something to you. If Nangong hears that, wouldn't she put me on the hot seat?"

"Hmph, good that you know!"

Jiang Yu also looked guiltily toward the pool, adding, "She's really nice, and she's my good friend. I don't want to ruin your relationship."

She gritted her teeth, summoning a great deal of courage to speak so frankly.

After listening,

Su Yehao shrugged and said, "I know, that's why I haven't done anything even though you're always hanging around me. Why are we talking about this for no reason? What time are you planning to leave tomorrow? I can drive you."

"No need, my dad will come to pick me up. My mom will be there too, to celebrate at the new house."

Jiang Yu felt that he already understood her feelings. Although she felt a little empty inside, she still thought she had made the right decision.

Looking at Su Yehao, who was focused on flipping the chicken wings, she suddenly had the feeling that after more than ten years of running alongside each other, they had finally grown up and were parting ways, as if their youth was coming to an end.

Perhaps this was all there was.

She thought...

After Xiao Nizi came ashore wrapped in a bath towel and started eating barbecue,

she learned that Jiang Yu was moving out tomorrow and asked in surprise, "Huh? A newly bought house? Shouldn't it be ventilated for a few months?"

"The house is new, but it's been renovated for a year. It was kept and not sold, so it doesn't need to be ventilated for too long. Someone checked it, and it's ready to move in. Just keep the windows open usually."

Jiang Yu cut her steak with a knife.

She sawed back and forth several times, but still couldn't cut the meat apart, and looked speechlessly at Su Yehao.

Su Yehao, the chef in charge of grilling, smiled awkwardly. The heat was a bit too high, so this steak was definitely chewy.

"I see..."

Nangong Tian said to Su Yehao, "You have a house over there too. Why don't we go stay there often, so we can hang out with Jiang Yu?"

What he feared most was happening. Su Yehao's expression instantly stiffened. Nong Qingying was still there on that side, having not left yet. He ate his meat nonchalantly, saying only, "It's quite a distance from our place to Mid-Levels, and we'd have to pack up all the blankets and food again. It's a bit of a hassle."

"That's true."

Taking Jiang Yu's hand, Nangong Tian said with a sad face, "I really don't want you to leave. This place is so big, and sometimes when Brother Hao isn't home, it's a little scary to live here alone. This meal should be a farewell dinner, right? Why are we having barbecue at home? I'm going to change my clothes. Let's go out for a big meal!"

"My hard work, just wasted like that?" Su Yehao protested.

Nangong Tian waved her hand dismissively, telling him, "Brother Hao, your hard work is all burnt, and it's too tough to chew."

"..."

Fortunately, there were many bodyguards at home.

He put the remaining barbecue on a tray and sent it to them as an employee benefit, for them to try.

Perhaps because of their average annual salary of four hundred thousand, everyone said it was delicious, which made Su Yehao feel very satisfied.

They went upstairs to change clothes, and on a whim decided to eat Thai food. Tom yum soup, chicken curry, grilled prawns – occasionally trying something different was quite appetizing.

After eating and drinking their fill, they went to a newly opened karaoke bar to sing and drink.

Su Yehao had two bottles of beer, while Nangong Tian and Jiang Yu were already a little drunk. The two karaoke queens grabbed the microphone and wouldn't let go, continuing to play until after ten o'clock before heading home.

Nothing happened overnight...

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The next morning.

Jiang Yu, who had just had a farewell dinner last night, had another breakfast at Big Wave Bay. She had been throwing up into the toilet bowl last night and looked pale, but she had a good appetite this morning.

During breakfast, Lawyer Jiang called, saying that he had found evidence that could win the case and was going to talk to the old man to get him to withdraw the lawsuit.

This surprised Su Yehao.

After asking, he learned that the old man used to frequent a mahjong parlor and always liked to spit phlegm in the corner. It was said that he hadn't been there recently because he was pretending to be sick, so the hired investigators scraped the wall to collect evidence. Also, some mahjong buddies were willing to testify that the old man had health problems to begin with.

Su Yehao wasn't clear on the specifics, but according to Lawyer Jiang, the plaintiff could no longer cause trouble. He also asked Su Yehao to have someone deliver Jiang Yu's luggage to Mid-Levels, as her mother was still in Casino, 1997 and wouldn't be able to come until noon.

It was a minor matter, and since Su Yehao had nothing to do today, he agreed.

After breakfast, he went upstairs to get her luggage, which was mostly clothes and books, filling four large cardboard boxes.

He had one of the bodyguards drive her 911, while Su Yehao and Jiang Yu rode in the Rolls-Royce. She was still feeling weak and said, "I'll never drink again. Actually, you don't have to take me yourself. I can go on my own."

Nong Qingying had gone to Procter & Gamble headquarters in the United States to discuss business and wouldn't be back for a while.

Su Yehao was very relieved and said calmly, "Your luggage is so heavy, and I'm free anyway, so I'll have someone help you carry it upstairs. Your dad is on the front lines for the company, and if he succeeds, it'll save a lot of money, so of course I have to take care of you a little."

"Thanks... I didn't say anything weird to you last night, like last time, did I?" Jiang Yu asked.

Shaking his head, Su Yehao replied, "Not to me, but you insisted on kissing Nangong and said you were going to marry her."

"..."

Stunned, Jiang Yu was speechless for a long time, and said with a wry smile, "No wonder she didn't come along. Could she have misunderstood?"

"She wasn't feeling well after drinking too much and went back to bed to rest."

They arrived at the Shangfeng Shangshui neighborhood.

He had the bodyguard carry the luggage into the elevator and all the way to Jiang Yu's home upstairs.

The mansion, bought for over ten million, was actually simply decorated. The carpets, decorative paintings, and vases had already been bought, and everything was clean and tidy.

After Su Yehao helped tidy up, Jiang Yu gave him a bottle of mineral water. They sat on the small sofa on the balcony to rest. The air conditioner was on inside, and the sun felt nice on their skin.

At that moment,

their eyes met, and Jiang Yu said reproachfully, "Why do you keep staring at me?"

"Because you're fair-skinned, because you're pretty. I don't know why, but I always feel like my daughter has grown up, and I'm sending you out to be independent." Su Yehao laughed after saying that.

Jiang Yu rolled her eyes and said, "It's a good thing my dad isn't home, or he'd definitely beat you up. You actually want to raise me as a daughter?"

Living in the villa on Big Wave Bay Road, either Xiao Nizi was there, or there were maids or bodyguards. Quiet moments alone like this were rare.

He probably guessed that once released into the ocean, this little fish might really swim away.

Su Yehao felt a bit reluctant.

Stirred by a small impulse, he put on a puzzled expression and said, "Huh, what's wrong with your eye? Close it for a second, let me take a look."

Jiang Yu didn't suspect anything and closed her eyes, asking, "What's wrong? Is there something on it?"

As soon as she finished speaking, she was ambushed, nose bumping against nose.

He had used this move on Nong Qingying last year. After a year, it was back in action, and it was still as effective as ever.

Of course,

the basics were important.

Otherwise, her tongue might be bitten off...