Feeling indeed a tad thirsty, Ye Xiaofei glanced at the two grapes he was still holding and casually wiped them against his body before popping them into his mouth.
Right then, a sweetly sour rush of grapejuice filled his mouth.
"Damn... so sweet..."
Following that, Ye Xiaofei, still munching on grapes, made his way towards the kitchen.
In the kitchen, Xiao Ya, dressed in a white knee-length dress, was humming "Little Apple" while rinsing grapes.
Hearing Ye Xiaofei's footsteps approaching from behind, Xiao Ya couldn't help but turn around with a smile and said to him, "Don't rush, they're not clean yet. Go sit in the living room first, I'll be done soon!"
As she spoke, her hands involuntarily sped up their movements by a third.
Ye Xiaofei, who had walked over, didn't intend to help; rather, he leaned against the door frame, his eyes gleaming as he sized up Xiao Ya from behind.
Watching Xiao Ya's graceful figure, Ye Xiaofei couldn't help but secretly praise her in his heart.
He thought to himself that with Elder Sister Xiao Ya's snowy white legs, even if she weren't a teacher, she would be more than enough to be a leg model!
With that in mind, he looked at Xiao Ya before him and couldn't help but feel a pang of wistfulness.
However, as soon as he thought about the dream he had just had, Ye Xiaofei's gaze on Xiao Ya became unwavering and resolute.
"Damn it, no, I definitely won't allow Elder Sister Xiao Ya to marry someone else in the future. If she's to marry, she must marry me!"
With this firm thought in mind, Ye Xiaofei's expression changed all at once.
A moment later, he nonchalantly began to tease with a chuckle, "Elder Sister Xiao Ya, I heard that a lot of university students are dating. Some even get married and have kids."
"Being as beautiful as you, haven't you dated anyone at school? Why haven't you brought a boyfriend home!"
Xiao Ya, who was washing grapes, couldn't help but giggle at Ye Xiaofei's words and said, "You want to meet him? Alright, one day I'll bring him home to meet you!"
"Damn... really!?"
Initially, Ye Xiaofei had only asked casually, out of curiosity. He hadn't expected Xiao Ya to actually have a boyfriend at school.
For a moment, Ye Xiaofei couldn't help but feel heartbroken.
Damn it, the "Protect Sister Operation" had ended before it even began.
Thus, Ye Xiaofei commented with a hint of sourness, "Forget it then, I'm afraid I won't be able to control myself and might end up hitting him!"
No sooner had Ye Xiaofei finished speaking than he saw Xiao Ya burst into laughter.
Then, Xiao Ya came over with a plate of washed grapes, and with a slender jade finger, she gently poked Ye Xiaofei's forehead, her face wearing a teasing smile.
"I was just kidding! Little rascal!"
With that, Xiao Ya couldn't help but let out a giggling laugh and said, "University isn't as leisurely as you imagine. I don't have time for dating!"
"Besides, university romances usually end up being nothing. It's just a waste of time, a waste of youth. Rather than dating, it's better to spend time in the library reading a few more books!"
"Come on, Xiao Fei, let's go to the living room, turn on the fan, and eat grapes!"
Then Xiao Ya said, without any hesitation, she took Ye Xiaofei's hand and pulled him towards the sofa in the living room.
Only then did Ye Xiaofei suddenly realize what was happening, with a start.
Upon hearing Xiao Ya confess that she had yet to have a boyfriend even in college, Ye Xiaofei felt an indescribable thrill and excitement.
"Really, Elder Sister Xiao Ya, you've seriously never dated anyone throughout your college life?"
"Little imp, why would I lie to you!"
Seeing Ye Xiaofei's face brimming with excitement and surprise, Xiao Ya pouted and reached out to grab Ye Xiaofei's ear, feigning dissatisfaction as she said indignantly, "Hmph, you little rascal, are you secretly laughing at your sister for not being wanted?"
Ye Xiaofei, his face full of excitement, had not expected Xiao Ya to suddenly reach out and grab his ear.
Although Xiao Ya wasn't pulling too hard, Ye Xiaofei still played along and pretended to be in great pain, howling loudly.
"Elder Sister Xiao Ya, let go of me, please!"
"It hurts, it hurts like death!"
"I really wasn't laughing at you in my heart just now!"
"Well, that's more like it!"
Seeing Ye Xiaofei beg for mercy and admit his 'mistake,' Xiao Ya finally released her grip with satisfaction, set down the fruit platter, and sat down on the couch with a plop.
When Ye Xiaofei took a seat, Xiao Ya suddenly said, "Xiao Fei, what if I really can't get married in the future?"
Hearing this, Ye Xiaofei secretly felt delighted, thinking to himself, "Could it be that Elder Sister Xiao Ya is testing me?"
Thus, Ye Xiaofei put on a show of reluctance and said with false difficulty, "If that really happens, I'll just have to suffer a bit and take you, as a last resort!"
"Oh, really! A last resort? Am I really that bad?"
Seeing Ye Xiaofei's slap-worthy expression, Xiao Ya couldn't help but reveal a sly smile on her face as her hand slowly reached out again.
Ye Xiaofei, seeing this, quickly changed his expression and hurriedly said, "How could that be, a beautiful girl like my Elder Sister Xiao Ya will definitely be able to get married. Unless all the men in the world are blind!"
Then Ye Xiaofei solemnly patted his chest and assured her, "Even if Elder Sister Xiao Ya really can't get married, you don't need to worry. You still have me, right?"
"Once you marry me, we'll just tear down the wall between our houses, and we'll be one family. Then our families will always be together!"
Xiao Ya, who had been pretending to be unsatisfied, burst into laughter upon seeing Ye Xiaofei's earnest expression.
"Alright, I'll hold you to that. If I really can't get married in the future, I'll truly hold you accountable!"
Then Little Elegant pointed to the electric fan switch on the wall and said to Ye Xiaofei, "Xiao Fei, quickly turn on the fan, I'm about to die from the heat!"
As she spoke, Xiao Ya fanned herself violently as if to cool down.
At the same time, her other hand picked up a grape and popped it into her mouth.
"Mmm... so sweet!"
"The grapes Auntie bought today are really good!"
"Xiao Fei, come over and try some, they're so delicious!"
Ye Xiaofei turned on the electric fan and, upon hearing Xiao Ya's words and seeing her endearing appearance, a mischievous smile appeared on his face.
Despite his wild thoughts, Ye Xiaofei still went over and sat down next to Xiao Ya.