His voice was inherently seductive, and when he whispered coaxingly, it was enough to make one's soul flutter.
Not to mention he also possessed a face of unparalleled beauty.
It was simply impossible to resist.
Wen Tingxue's cheeks flushed as she pulled back slightly, refusing to fall for his charm.
"Then why are you in a bad mood?"
Her question held a hint of expectation.
She hoped she could influence his emotions too.
Even if only a little.
Yu Wenli curved his lips, his beautiful peach blossom eyes holding a captivating charm.
"It's not important. Anyway, as long as brother sees you, he's in a good mood."
Wen Tingxue savored these words twice, then abruptly lifted her gaze, her dark, clear eyes shining with a light she herself was unaware of.
Could she interpret this as, in this unequal relationship, she could also affect his emotions?
More broadly, was this not just her own wishful thinking, but some kind of mutual choice?
Yu Wenli adored the light in her eyes, especially the light that was related to him.
"Silly sister."
He smiled, rubbing the corners of her eyes, and teasingly whispered, "We're eating, and you're looking at brother like this, do you want to eat me up? Hmm?"
The slight upward lilt of his voice was as lazy as a feather, gently brushing against her heart, stirring a tremor.
Wen Tingxue's cheeks burned as she retreated to her bowl, burying her head in eating the lotus crisp.
But the corners of her mouth still curled up, filled with joy.
-
After dinner, Wen Tingxue wanted to help clear the table but was directly led to the study by Old Yu to practice calligraphy.
Yu Wenli, bored, went upstairs to meet Que You.
Yu Xiuxiu and Wen Jinran habitually went for a walk after meals.
In the blink of an eye, the lively living room was left with only the aunt washing dishes and Yu Wen, who was constantly on the phone.
Because she was a beginner, Old Yu was not strict. After half an hour of practice, he let Wen Tingxue go.
Even so, her hands were still very sore.
As she went upstairs, massaging her aching wrist, she discovered that Yu Wenli was still playing his game.
She didn't want to disturb him, so she stood at the doorway, lost in thought as she watched.
Her cousin played the same game and would curse incessantly, sometimes berating teammates for a long time.
If he knew them, he would even text them later calling them stupid.
Therefore, when she learned that Yu Wenli also played games, she subconsciously thought of her cousin.
And felt a bit resistant in her heart.
Now, watching him directly, she suddenly felt that comparing him to her cousin was truly an insult.
He always seemed so relaxed, always appearing competent and admirable no matter the time or situation.
As if he would never lose control, never curse.
Gentle and measured, yet sufficiently detached.
Even while playing games, even with noisy teammates, he spoke little, and his occasional remarks were related to coordination.
Beyond that, all that remained was the sound of his keyboard and mouse.
For the first time, Wen Tingxue found someone playing games to be truly handsome.
"Wait for me for a moment."
Just as she was about to step away, the young man controlling the game suddenly spoke.
"Hmm?"
Wen Tingxue turned back, dazed. She thought he was talking to her.
But his posture was upright, and he was skillfully manipulating the character on the screen with both hands, showing no sign of turning around.
Wen Tingxue pouted slightly in disappointment and prepared to go downstairs.
Before she could take a step, the young man's voice came again, clear and with a hint of coaxing.
"Be good, wait for brother for three more minutes."
"Damn it!"
Before Wen Tingxue could react, Yu Wenli's teammates exploded.
They had been stunned from the moment he said "wait for me for a moment."
They were wondering when Boss Yu had changed his ways, his voice was so gentle.
The next second, they heard, "Be good, wait for brother for three more minutes."
Damn it!
What was going on?!
Did Boss Yu have someone by his side?!
How had they never heard about it!
Which celestial being had descended to earth to capture Boss Yu's attention?!
"Sister, sister, say something, let us get to know you first."
"Boss, this isn't fair, why don't you introduce her?"
"Que You! I salute you, you brave man, daring to call Boss to play games in this situation, aren't you afraid your rank will be reset overnight?"
"Go to hell, I just found out too," Que You yelled.
After yelling, he quickly said, "Sister, I absolutely won't disturb you next time. Please persuade the ancestor; I worked hard to reach this rank, he absolutely cannot ruin it."
Wen Tingxue stood at the doorway, glaring at the back of Yu Wenli's head with a mixture of shyness and shame.
She just couldn't understand, she hadn't even said a word.
Did the back of his head have eyes?!
And to cause such a commotion.
Amidst the clamor, the game victory sound effect played, and then all sounds disappeared.
Yu Wenli pushed away his gaming chair, his long legs striding directly towards her.
He had a demeanor that suggested hidden merits and fame.
Wen Tingxue blinked her starry eyes and asked, "Don't you need to say anything to them?"
"They're not as important as you are."
Yu Wenli smiled and grasped her wrist, gently pressing on her sore spots.
His long eyelashes drooped, his expression more serious than when he was playing the game.
"That round was very important for Que You, so it took a bit long. Are you tired of waiting?"
Yu Wenli looked up, his gaze fixed for a moment, then he let out a laugh.
A very gleeful laugh, as if he had seen something amusing.
Wen Tingxue looked at him inexplicably, "What are you laughing at?"
Her tone held a hint of annoyance, but it was more like a playful pout.
Yu Wenli brushed away the ink stain on her eyelid with his thumb, his tone a mix of amusement and exasperation.
"You really are a little kitty. How did it get here?"
"Ah... I accidentally..."
Wen Tingxue shrunk her neck, feeling a bit embarrassed, then she remembered Que You sending her school uniform.
Most of her happiness had dissipated, leaving behind only guilt and trepidation.
"Brother Yu."
Wen Tingxue swallowed, and softly asked, "Do you know about Que You哥哥 sending me my school uniform?"
Yu Wenli nodded, "I know, what's wrong?"
"Nothing," Wen Tingxue quickly shook her head, then couldn't help but ask, "Then..."
"I mean, hypothetically," she looked up, emphasizing twice, "Hypothetically! If I looked forward to you... would you be angry with me?"
She gazed yearningly into his eyes. After a few seconds, she felt the pressure on her wrist lessen slightly.
Then, she fearfully lowered her head.
She didn't want to hear an unfavorable answer.
But why should she be an exception to him?
They hadn't even known each other for that long...
Everyone knew he hated being deceived the most...
"No."
The young man's gentle and certain voice fell quickly, leaving her no room for overthinking.
Wen Tingxue froze for a few seconds, then looked up in surprise, her eyes full of confusion.
Yu Wenli leaned down, pinching her soft cheek with his slender fingers, and said:
"You are my little junior sister. Since you're my junior sister, I should dote on you. If you lied..."
He drew out his words, and though there was a hint of a smile, it was dangerously chilling.
Wen Tingxue's scalp tingled as she repeated, "If I lied, what would you do...?"
Yu Wenli smiled, "I'd punish you. Since I, your senior brother, failed to discipline you properly, I'll have to teach you a good lesson."
Changing the subject, he asked with a smile, "Has my little junior sister ever lied to me?"
Wen Tingxue smiled nervously, lying, "...No, no."
After saying this, Wen Tingxue despaired, thinking, wasn't this walking right into his trap?