Ignoring the fall, Seele quickly propped herself up, trying to get to her feet.
However, this was tough for Bronya, who was on top of her.
Bronya was still a bit dazed from the fall when she felt a great force from beneath her, then was directly pushed up, her body uncontrollably tilting backward, and then with a thud, the back of her head hit the doorframe.
Immediately, tears were about to well up from the pain.
Unfortunately, the culprit paid no attention to this scene; as soon as she got up, she stormed towards the living room.
"Th-this kind of thing, why didn't Seele know?! Seele doesn't agree!"
As if unleashing all the courage she had in this life, Seele glared angrily at Cocolia.
"Don't get excited, don't get excited, calm down."
Calm down? How can you tell Seele to calm down?!
Brother is about to be snatched away by some unknown wild woman; how can Seele possibly calm down?!
Seeing that unyielding, stubborn gaze, and Bronya behind her, rubbing the back of her head, teary-eyed but equally unyielding and staring at her, Cocolia showed no signs of tension.
"Um, I don't think this fiancée thing is really necessary, is it?"
Seeing this, Nangong Yu naturally hastened to state his position, and successfully received a sweet smile from Seele, who then put her hands on her hips and looked at Cocolia, saying with considerable presence, "Exactly!
Brother has Seele and Sister Bronya; he doesn't need anyone else!"
Bronya was stunned for a moment, turned to glance at the somewhat overwrought Seele, opened her mouth, but ultimately said nothing.
Good heavens, Nangong Yu exclaimed, good heavens, is this the broken window effect?
Before, Seele had never said such a thing, and she would even get jealous if he and Bronya got too close.
So, his dream of sleeping in the same bed, could it really have a chance to come true?
Secretly thrilled, Nangong Yu was somewhat grateful for Cocolia's arbitrary decision at this moment.
"I told you not to get excited, I haven't finished yet."
Spreading her hands at her two daughters, Cocolia seemed quite amused by this scene.
"Although I said fiancée, it's actually just in name. At most, you'll meet. If you like her, keep her. If not, just arrange a place for her. It doesn't matter."
Upon hearing this, Seele relaxed a little, relieved that Brother didn't actually have to get married. Then, she asked somewhat doubtfully, "Will treating the other party like this really not cause any problems?"
"Of course not."
Cocolia sneered in response, "The purpose of the tool has been fulfilled. As for what happens to the tool afterward, no one will care."
"Tool? Why use such an offensive term for a person?" Bronya interjected with a frown.
"Because it's very fitting."
Cocolia calmly uttered words that silenced Seele and Bronya: "From birth, their future role in a political marriage was clearly defined, then they were forbidden from schooling, forbidden from contact with others, and then raised through tedious etiquette training. If that's not a tool, what is it?"
"..."
As an outsider, unable to comment on the thoughts of these wealthy families, Nangong Yu frowned and said, "Can't the marriage alliance be canceled?"
"You can."
Who knew, Cocolia easily nodded.
"Really?!"
Seele and Bronya's eyes lit up, and they said with surprise and eagerness, "Then..."
"However."
Just as their mouths opened, they were interrupted by Cocolia's next words.
"Leaving aside the impact on me if the marriage alliance is canceled, that little girl won't be so lucky. If she's fortunate, her name might be changed, and she might marry an old man on the verge of death in obscurity. If her luck is bad, well, a tool that has lost its purpose, tsk tsk tsk..."
Noticing Seele and Bronya's faces immediately becoming conflicted, Cocolia twisted the knife further: "Oh, by the way, I heard that when that child learned her fiancé was a boy two years younger than her, she was quite relieved. Now, if I tell her she's been rejected, what kind of expression will she make? I'm quite looking forward to it."
It could only be said that Cocolia understood the personalities of the three perfectly. After all, she had watched them grow up, and their benevolent side made it impossible for them to refuse after hearing those words.
"Seele, Seele is going to cook..."
"I'll help..."
However imposing they were when they arrived, that's how dejected they were when they left.
Looking at the kitchen door, which was tightly closed again, this time, no shadows were reflected on the glass.
"You've really given me a tough problem."
Feeling Nangong Yu's somewhat resentful gaze, Cocolia glared back unhappily: "You brat, don't take advantage and then act innocent. Do you really think I don't know if Seele and Bronya can keep an eye on you?"
"How could I..."
"Elysia."
"..."
Just one name, and Nangong Yu fell silent.
He paused, then asked tentatively, "How did you know?"
"Heh~"
Cocolia let out a disdainful laugh, then crossed her arms and said to him mockingly, "Do you think I'm the only one who knows?"
As she spoke, she gestured towards the kitchen.
"Then they..."
They never showed it in this regard...
Nangong Yu was about to say this, but in an instant, a cold sweat broke out on his back.
"What, figured it out?"
Cocolia smiled, especially seeing her son's embarrassed look.
"That..."
Nangong Yu asked Cocolia with a bitter face, "If I surrender now, can I get a lighter sentence?"
Propping her chin, Cocolia bent down and leaned closer to Nangong Yu: "What do you think I deliberately brought up the fiancée matter in front of them for today?"
"Hiss~"
Nangong Yu was stunned for a moment, then gasped.
He watched as excitement gradually welled up in Cocolia's eyes, and then his voice trembled slightly due to his bold idea: "You mean?"
"Mm-hmm~ Thanks to your 'Mom', I changed my mind. How about it, want to call me that again?"
Nangong Yu naturally did not hesitate. His birth mother! This was absolutely his birth mother!
Cocolia also put away the voice recorder with satisfaction.
It had been said before that Cocolia definitely had a preference for her children, and Nangong Yu, who had been by her side from the beginning and shared hardships with her, was naturally her favorite. What's wrong with liking a few more girls? It wasn't an excessive thing. From her position, this was already a rather 'kind' preference.
Having seen too many perverted games played by those wealthy politicians in America, Nangong Yu's ideas could be said to be quite 'simple'.
At this moment, she suddenly said, "Oh, I forgot to tell you, your fiancée is quite beautiful, so I thought it would be a good deal for you, kid."
"Beautiful? Heh, could she be as cute and beautiful as Seele and Bronya?"
Although he was very grateful to Cocolia, Nangong Yu naturally couldn't agree on this point.
However, Cocolia took a light breath, as if somewhat puzzled, and said, "You know what, if you set aside emotional factors, that child might be the most beautiful girl I've ever seen."