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The aroma of dinner wafted through the the Lu Family's kitchen. Mother Lu was washing fruits while reminding Lu Duoduo, "Your brother is really something. He knows Jingyi is coming for dinner, and I specifically asked your dad to stay away. I don't know why he called you back. You need to be a little perceptive and let them chat more later."
Lu Duoduo sat on a small stool, reluctantly peeling garlic, mumbling, "Mom, Jingyi isn't even married into the family yet, and you're already so biased. Hmph!"
Mother Lu chuckled and pinched her nose, "You silly girl, are you jealous? Don't you know who Mommy loves the most?"
Lu Duoduo couldn't help but laugh at her mother's humor, but just then, Lu Lichen's angry shout nearly made her fall off the stool. " Lu Duoduo!"
She quickly straightened up and forced a smile. "Brother, what do you need?" Lu Lichen coldly ordered, "Come here and peel the apples." Lu Duoduo had no choice but to put down the garlic and pick up the apple knife, awkwardly starting to peel the apples. Fang Jingyi watched her and couldn't help but say, "Lichen, why don't I peel them? Don't make it hard for Duoduo."
Lu Lichen flatly refused, "No need, I have a cleanliness obsession."
Feeling the awkward atmosphere, Lu Duoduo decided to sit on the floor to lessen her presence.
However, Lu Lichen noticed her sitting on the cold floor and handed her a pair of slippers. "The floor is cold."
Lu Duoduo felt warmth in her heart and focused more on peeling the apples. She handed him the peeled apple with a smile. "Brother, this is my first time peeling an apple for you. I wish you safety."
Lu Lichen took the apple; although it was unevenly peeled, he still thanked her.
Before long, Fang Jingyi found an excuse to leave, which caused Mother Lu to explode in anger while Lu Lichen silently bore the brunt of her scolding.
Seeing this unfold, Lu Duoduo secretly rejoiced but hadn’t managed to slip away before Lu Lichen caught her. "Where are you going?"
"Going to eat," she replied with a dry laugh.
"What can you eat at this hour? Sit down." As he spoke, he surprisingly went into the kitchen himself. Soon after, he brought out dishes that Lu Duoduo loved to eat.
As they ate and chatted, Lu Duoduo curiously asked, "Bro, why haven't you gotten a girlfriend yet?"
Lu Lichen countered, "Do you want me to get a girlfriend?"
Lu Duoduo pouted, "That's your own business." She then brought up Zhao Mo again, but Lu Lichen suddenly changed his demeanor. "How would I know?" he replied.
Lu Duoduo was dissatisfied with his indifference, but Lu Lichen sternly warned her not to be naive and not to be deceived by Zhao Mo's facade. Angrily, Lu Duoduo retorted but accidentally revealed the secret of that night. Lu Lichen froze, his spoon clattering to the floor.
Lu Duoduo covered her mouth, panic-stricken. Lu Lichen's deep gaze fixed on her: "That night, you were awake?"
Her heart raced; she hadn't expected to disclose that secret in such a setting. That night, she had indeed been awake and felt Lu Lichen's kiss—a kiss that left her confused about how to face her brother. A complex emotion flickered in Lu Lichen's eyes as if he were struggling with something. Lu Duoduo lowered her head, unable to meet his gaze, fearing what she might see reflected in his eyes.
Taking a deep breath, Lu Lichen broke the silence: "Duoduo, that night I..." Before he could finish, Lu Duoduo interrupted him: "Bro, let's not talk about it. Let's just forget what happened that night."
Her voice trembled slightly; she didn't want that kiss to become a barrier between them.
Lu Lichen fell silent. He knew Lu Duoduo was avoiding the issue, but he also understood that some things couldn't be resolved quickly.
He sighed and changed the subject: "Duoduo, are you really set on having Zhao Mo play your male lead?"
Lu Duoduo paused for a moment before nodding. "Yes, he's my top choice."
Lu Lichen frowned, worried that Lu Duoduo might be swayed by Zhao Mo's fame and looks, but he also knew he couldn't stop her.
Dinner ended in a subtle atmosphere as Lu Duoduo helped clear the dishes while Lu Lichen sat on the sofa lost in thought.
Some things had already changed, but they both worked hard to maintain a facade of calmness.
Lu Duoduo knew in her heart that the relationship between her and her brother could never return to what it once was; that kiss might become an eternal secret between them.
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