"Ah? Is it that..."
"Is it really that obvious?"
Hearing his brother's teasing, Tang Wulin couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed, a faint blush coloring his cheeks.
"Of course."
Tang Luochuan wore an expression torn between amusement and exasperation. Did Wu Lin really think he was hiding his emotions so well?
That said, most boys his age wouldn't look quite right showing such bashfulness—but his little brother was truly an exception.
"I thought..."
"No one would be able to tell."
Tang Wulin blinked, muttering under his breath. But even if they could tell, it didn't matter. After all, his longing for Sister Zi Xin...
Was something he really couldn't hide.
"Not at all."
Tang Luochuan shook his head.
"It's really, really obvious."
Beside him, Na'er also shook her head in perfect sync, speaking earnestly. It was blatantly, undeniably obvious!
"You two..."
Looking at them, Tang Wulin couldn't help but laugh. Truly, Brother and Na'er-jie were as in tune as ever.
Of course, he felt the same way with Gu Yue-jie, Xiao Yan-jie, Xing Lan, Ye Hui-jie, Si Duo-jie, Mu Xi-jie... and even Princess-jie, who was far away on another continent.
"But..."
"Before we step inside..."
Tang Luochuan seemed to recall something, his gaze turning thoughtful as he silently looked toward a spot not too far away.
Just a thousand meters from the villa, behind a large tree, stood a man—none other than Qilin Douluo, Tong Yu.
"Senior Tong Yu, since you've already revealed yourself to me, why not come back with us this time?"
Tang Luochuan's expression remained composed, but his voice carried clearly to the other party through a mental transmission.
Now that Tong Yu had already shown himself once, there was no need to keep hiding. Coming back with them wouldn't be an issue.
If he was already exposed, why tiptoe around it?
"Young Master Luo Chuan..."
Hearing this, Tong Yu was momentarily stunned.
Perhaps realizing the same thing, after a brief internal struggle, he flashed forward, appearing before the group.
Well, since he'd already been spotted by Young Master Luo Chuan and Miss Na'er, there was no point in hiding now.
"Eh? Who's this..."
"Ah? Senior Tong Yu, what are you doing here?!"
At the sudden appearance of the man before him, Tang Wulin froze, his earlier bashfulness vanishing instantly, replaced by astonishment.
He remembered that Senior Tong Yu had indeed come to Douluo Continent with them before they enrolled at Shrek, but...
That was just because he wanted to see Douluo Continent! There was no way he'd just show up at their doorstep now.
Could it be that while traveling across Douluo Continent, he'd coincidentally arrived in East Sea City again...?
"Senior Tong Yu."
In contrast, Tang Luochuan and Na'er both smiled faintly at the man's appearance. Though their expressions weren't entirely calm, they showed no trace of shock.
"Brother, do you know what's going on?"
Seeing their reactions, Tang Wulin grew even more puzzled. Had he missed something?
Otherwise, he could understand his brother's calm demeanor, but how did Na'er also know Senior Tong Yu?
"Hmm..."
"This is something you wouldn't know."
Seeing his younger brother's bewildered expression, Tang Luochuan simply laughed heartily. Indeed, the other party had clearly missed something.
"Well, it's a long story..."
Tong Yu immediately wore a calm and amiable smile as he spoke, borrowing the same explanation Luo Chuan had used back on Devil Island.
It was nothing more than their teacher recognizing the talents of the Luo Chuan brothers and assigning him to look after them.
Though it might seem like he was throwing his teacher under the bus, it was, without exaggeration, the most reliable answer—at least it gave him full confidence.
"I never expected..."
"Senior En Ci actually values us so much."
Tang Wulin looked genuinely surprised, muttering under his breath. He hadn't realized that in the eyes of such a peerless powerhouse, he and his brother were considered so remarkable!
That was one of the strongest figures on the Star Luo Continent!
"Then, Senior Tong Yu..."
"Come back with us."
Tang Luochuan smiled warmly as he spoke, glancing toward the direction of the villa in the distance. Since they were all here, they might as well gather together.
"Alright!"
Tong Yu nodded without refusal.
His reasoning was solid enough, and even if he were to meet the two boys' parents now, there wouldn't be any issue.
"Ding-dong—"
"Coming, coming!"
As Tang Luochuan stepped forward and pressed the doorbell, the door soon swung open, revealing Lang Yue's figure. Her face was lit up with an irrepressible smile.
"Luo Chuan, Wu Lin, you're back!"
"Come in, don't stay outside—"
"Ah! Na'er, you're back too!"
At first, Lang Yue's attention was entirely focused on the Tang brothers, but the moment she spotted Na'er beside them, her eyes instantly brightened.
"What!"
"Na'er is here too!"
In the living room, Tang Ziran's astonished voice rang out at the same time.
Since their farewell, though they had learned from the boys that Na'er was at Shrek Academy, they had never seen her again—only photos Luo Chuan had sent.
Now, it was a true reunion!
"Auntie."
Perhaps because she was no longer just "Brother Luo Chuan's little sister" in his heart, Na'er wore a reserved yet sweet smile as she spoke.
"Na'er has grown into such a lovely young lady! Come in, come in."
Lang Yue's smile was unstoppable, her voice warm and delighted. Na'er had truly blossomed into a graceful young woman!
However, when her gaze shifted to the middle-aged man behind the trio, she froze in surprise.
"Senior Tong Yu?"
"Please come in... but how did you also come..."
Shortly after, Tang Ziran invited Tong Yu into the living room, looking at him with a puzzled expression.
Beside him, Lang Yue was equally baffled.
If Na'er's return was unexpected, then this man's appearance was something they hadn't even dared imagine—after all, there was no reason for them all to gather like this.
"Ahem, well, it's like this..."
Upon hearing this, Tong Yu—perhaps because it wasn't the first time this topic had come up—wore a perfectly natural expression as he began to explain in detail.
"This..."
"To think Senior En Ci holds our two children in such high regard."
Hearing his words, the couple exchanged a glance, their eyes brimming with unconcealable pride as they smiled and replied.
"Of course."
"Both little ones are exceptional..."
Tong Yu nodded with a smile, his gaze unconsciously settling on Tang Ziran as he spoke. After all, they were her descendants...
They were bound to be outstanding, weren't they?
"Senior Tong Yu, since you'll be staying on the Douluo Continent for a while, why not settle here with us for now?"
At this point, Tang Ziran seemed thoughtful and made the suggestion.
"Either way is fine."
Tong Yu replied with a smile.
"Na'er, if you need anything, just tell Luo Chuan. Auntie will make something delicious for you all later."
Meanwhile, Lang Yue looked at the three children before her, her focus eventually resting on Na'er as she spoke with a warm smile.
Even after all these years, her fondness for Na'er hadn't diminished in the slightest. Now, she had grown into a strong and beautiful young woman.
"Got it, Auntie."
Na'er responded obediently, her eyes curiously scanning the villa as she spoke.
"Brother Luo Chuan, our home now..."
"Has it really become this luxurious?"
She couldn't help but ask in wonder.
She remembered that when she was little, their home had been very modest—the setting of her most cherished memories. But now...
It practically reeked of wealth (no doubt about it).
"Hmm?"
"Well, Mom and Dad are top-tier Mecha Designers, and now they've even become Titled Douluo. Of course, things are different."
Hearing this, Lang Yue was momentarily taken aback, while Tang Luochuan beside her shook his head with a chuckle and chimed in.
Did Na'er really think...
"Is that so..."
"I always thought Uncle and Auntie just preferred that cozy little house. It was warm and nice too..."
Na'er blinked, her tone nostalgic. Small but cozy, right?
"Well..."
Lang Yue sighed helplessly from the side. It wasn't that they had preferred that house—it was just that, back when they were ordinary people...
They simply couldn't afford anything better!
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