Early morning, bird songs still echoed through the residential area. Though autumn had settled in by the solar calendar, the surrounding leaves showed no trace of yellowing—they remained lush and vibrant green.

The weather wasn’t too cold or hot; after all, this was the north. It was a rare, perfect day—the kind that usually lifts your spirits.

But right now, I just couldn’t feel happy…

Behind me, Yuxuan tugged my arm, bouncing around with pure joy. Her soft touches made me wonder if she was doing it on purpose or just oblivious. After all, this super cute girl beside me had been a boy just three days ago.

Wait—only three days? It felt like three years. Honestly, her boy form was way less trouble.

Why was Yuxuan clinging to me? Blame her expert-level moe skills.

“Brother~ Brother~ Let’s check out that spot over there!”

“Yuxuan, we’re here for a study session, not sightseeing.”

She yanked my right arm hard and pouted. “Hmph! We finally got to go out together—why won’t you play with me?”

“I said it already—today isn’t for playing!” My voice rose a little. Immediately, nearby pedestrians shot me glances.

Yuxuan swung my arm back and forth. “No way~ No way~ Going out means playing!”

Suddenly, those gazes turned sharp, almost murderous.

“Yuxuan, if you don’t behave, I won’t bring you next time. You’ll stay home alone and be good.”

She snapped back to my side, face serious. “Brother~ Let’s hurry to the study session! We’re gonna be late…”

So you remembered it after all! I thought you’d forgotten, whining about playing the whole way.

We arrived at school exactly at eight. After explaining to the guard, I was pulling—no, no—Yuxuan was dragging me onto campus.

A short walk later, I spotted a figure ahead. It was Sunny Su.

“Hi~ Class rep, here early?” I called out.

I kept walking. Hearing my voice, Sunny Su turned and approached.

“As organizer, shouldn’t you be early? Li Ze, you’re punctual too. And who’s this…?” She eyed Yuxuan clinging to my hand.

“Haven’t I introduced her? This is my sister, Yuxuan—the one I mentioned yesterday.”

Sunny Su studied Yuxuan’s face, then nodded. “So cute. For you to have a sister like her… Li Ze, no offense, but I don’t believe your genes.”

“She’s not my daughter! Genes have nothing to do with it. And Yuxuan’s not my blood sister—she’s adopted!” I snapped.

Sunny Su grinned mischievously. “Oh~ I see. Adopted sister!”

“Sunny Su… you tricked me!”

She patted my left shoulder. “Relax, relax. Just joking.”

Then she turned to Yuxuan hiding behind me. “Hello, little sister Yuxuan. I’m your brother’s classmate, Sunny Su. Nice to meet you!” She extended her right hand, flashing her signature smile.