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Time went back several hours.
3:30
Apartments entrance
A graceful silhouette was pulling a suitcase, humming a little tune as she headed towards the Su Cheng apartment, catching the attention of many people along the way.
She looked quite casual, wearing a cap, and her overall image appeared very capable, resembling a girl returning from a trip.
But the next second—the
“Huh?”
The young girl unexpectedly spotted a familiar golden figure heading towards a well-known building. This made her lips curl into a joyful smile, and then she continued to hum a little tune while using her hands to tie her short hair into a ponytail. She took out her makeup kit to touch up her makeup, and finally put on her glasses for nearsightedness.
In this way, her overall image changed instantly, transforming into a meticulous, serious, and somewhat cold intellectual big sister mode.
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“Is Ya-Ya not here?”
Cornelia came to Su Cheng's house as usual, but found that Ya Ya was not on the sofa watching TV as usual, which left her quite puzzled. She muttered to herself.
“Forget it.”
Cornelia placed her laptop bag on the sofa and then walked towards the refrigerator, preparing to replenish her wisdom for the day.
But when she opened the refrigerator, she was immediately astonished, her eyes wide open in disbelief.
“A lot.”
Cornelia found a dozen bottles in the fridge, while there usually was only one; surprisingly, today there was an entire box!
She took out a bottle, had a sip after opening it, and felt the taste in her mouth. A blush appeared on her cheeks as her eyes sparkled while staring at the rows of drinks in the fridge. Excitedly, she said, "I feel so happy!"
Originally, the sad mood of today was instantly washed away without a trace, and then I tilted my head back and gulped down the drink.
Today at noon, Li Guanqi approached her because of Su Cheng's birthday.
She originally thought she could celebrate Su Cheng's birthday by herself, after all, she had the unique advantage of being at Su Cheng's house every night.
Even she has already planned it out.
The cake and gifts have all been selected.
Just wait to surprise Su Cheng tomorrow night.
Li Guanqi suddenly approached her and told her that the entire class would be celebrating Su Cheng's birthday tomorrow afternoon, which made her cancel her plans.
Although it makes her a little regretful, she knows that Su Cheng will definitely be particularly happy tomorrow afternoon.
For a birthday, being happy is the most important thing.
Wait until her birthday and then let Su Cheng celebrate it just for her.
As for Ailiya?
Who is Aaliyah?
“Dong Dong~”
Suddenly, the doorbell rang.
“Are you back so soon?”
Cornelia quickly wiped the milk stain from the corner of her mouth and then stood up to open the door.
“Wait, doesn't he have the key?”
At the moment the door opened, she realized this and was immediately hit by a wave of a dangerous scent, causing her to frown and instinctively take a step back.
Then, a lovely figure appeared before me.
You, you are...
Cornelia looked at the older sister in front of her with a puzzled expression, then glanced at the suitcase behind her.
She always felt that this person looked somewhat familiar, but she had never seen someone so serious and cold, so she hesitated to confirm.
Please ask if Su Cheng lives here.
This extremely capable and serious-looking lady ignored Cornelia's words and simply asked in a calm voice.
The tone and voice are extremely serious, as if a teacher is asking a student whether they have done their homework well, creating a sense of pressure.
“Yes... May I ask who you are?”
Seeing this beautiful aunt coming to look for Su Cheng, she felt an unprecedented sense of vigilance rising in her heart and began to scrutinize the other person.
For some reason, she felt that she had seen this girl somewhere before, but upon thinking carefully, she couldn't recall where.
This is some of my identification and my workplace.
This composed and calm woman handed the folder in her hand to Cornelia, while explaining.
“Huh?”
Cornelia looked at the item handed to her, took it with some confusion, and when she opened it, she was instantly stunned.
“BCBA…”
Cornelia looked at the document in her hands, her face filled with shock and disbelief.
She had previously researched Su Cheng in depth, so she knew what this certificate represented, and she even had the desire to obtain one herself.
With this certification, one can engage in industries that provide specialized educational services for children, such as those with autism and language disorders. This includes work in educational intervention institutions, special schools, social welfare institutions, or specialized education for adults.
The high value it holds is enough for a child from an ordinary family to strive for a lifetime.
BCBAs (Behavior Analysts) are highly sought-after professionals regardless of location.
“The person in front of me... can't be...”
Thinking of this, she already had a suspicion in her heart. Her face changed dramatically, and she couldn't help but swallow hard. She quickly turned to look at another work certificate.
Children's Rehabilitation Institute in XX Town, XX County, XX City.
Seeing that this address is exactly the same as the one on Su Cheng's ID card.
You. You. You...
She pointed at the work ID and stammered, "Are you the medical staff here?"
Yes.
She replied gently.
“I am Su Cheng's classmate and also his friend. Please have a seat, and I’ll get you a glass of water.”
Cornelia swallowed hard, her heart beating a little faster, then returned the document and turned to get her slippers.
Because this person is likely to be Su Cheng's elder.
And it even arrived the day before the birthday.
However, the intelligent her had already guessed the intentions of this person.
Indeed, when Cornelia finished pouring water for the other party and sat down, the other person straightforwardly asked, "When will Su Cheng be back?"
“It's a little past five."
Cornelia quickly replied, knowing that this aunt was a senior relative of Su Cheng, so she naturally could not be disrespectful.
Good.
Hearing the other person's answer, the woman nodded.
“Excuse me, auntie, may I ask what your relationship with Su Cheng is?”
Cornelia hesitated for a moment, and finally couldn't help but ask the other party.
However, the woman did not speak; she simply sat quietly to the side, her serious expression and gaze resembling that of a homeroom teacher, silently watching her.
Cornelia felt a wave of embarrassment and then timidly said, "Auntie, you are so young; you must be Su Cheng's sister, right?"
“It can be understood this way.”
The person whom Cornelia referred to as aunt nodded.
Upon hearing this, Cornelia lifted her head and said with anticipation, "Can I call you sister?"
"Sure."
The woman did not reject Cornelia's proposal and nodded in agreement.
“Sister.”
Cornelia saw that the other party agreed and quickly linked arms with her, flashing a bright smile on her face: "Sister, did you come this time specifically for Su Cheng's birthday?"
“Well.”
“I didn't come here alone; I brought the entire staff of the welfare institute along with the children to celebrate Su Cheng's birthday. That's why I'm here today,” the woman said, nodding gently and looking at Cornelia, speaking each word clearly.
It turns out to be like this.
Cornelia suddenly realized and nodded, then curious, asked, "Sister, how should I address you?"
My surname is Su, and my name is Su Yue. You can just call me Sister Su from now on.
Surname Su?
Su Yue？
Cornelia murmured it twice and suddenly realized something: she actually shared the same surname as Su Cheng!!!
You shouldn't just be simple friends and classmates with Su Cheng, right?
Su Yue looked at Cornelia and asked lightly.
Ah...
Cornelia exclaimed and quickly lowered her head, looking at her white silk legs that had nowhere to rest. She said bashfully, "I... I am just friends with Su Cheng."
Oh, are you two really just friends?
Su Yue stared at her with piercing eyes.
Cornelia lowered her eyes somewhat nervously, biting her lip and unsure how to respond.
Seeing this, Su Yue let out a faint sigh, then reached out to pat the other person's shoulders, gently comforting, "Child. Don't be nervous. I am a behavioral analyst, and I can tell from your expression that you like Su Cheng, right?"
I. I.
Cornelia raised her head, her cheeks flushed, looking exceptionally cute.
You don't need to worry about anything; I won't break you apart, I will only bless you.
Su Yue looked at Cornelia and said gently.
“Sister.”
Cornelia looked at Su Yue with surprise, then spoke softly.
She hadn't expected Su Yue to say such a thing.
"Alright, if you’re not straightforward with Su Cheng, you'll never get into his heart. I hope you understand this. While Su Cheng can be mischievous, he is a very kind and sensible child. At his age, it's time he finds a girlfriend to take care of him."
"Sister Su…"
Cornelia looked into Su Yue's eyes, then blushed furiously and dropped her gaze, looking absolutely adorable.
"You like him, don't you?"
Su Yue fired another soul-searching question.
This time, Cornelia couldn't hide her inner secret any longer. Her face turned red as a tomato, and she avoided looking directly at the beautiful yet stern aunt in front of her.
"I don't know…"
"I trust my eyes, and I trust my judgment."
"I…"
"Alright, if you're not honest, there's nothing I can do to help you. But if you want to be with Su Cheng, tell me with your words. Don't worry, I won't tell him. And I will support you."
Su Yue looked at Cornelia, her expression serious as she continued, "I feel like you two are a perfect match!"
"A perfect match?"
Hearing this, Cornelia's eyes widened, her heart bursting with joy, though her mouth only managed to stammer, "But…"
"It’s fine. So, tell me now with your words, does Su Cheng hold an important place in your heart?"
Su Yue gazed at Cornelia’s cheeks, asking earnestly.
"He’s very important to me!"
Cornelia replied without hesitation.
At this, Su Yue smiled, revealing her neat, white teeth.
"Good."
She stood up and addressed Cornelia, "Then tell me with your words, what kind of feelings do you have for him?"
"I… I… I feel… I feel…"
Cornelia hesitated, then mustered the courage to look Su Yue in the eye and said, "I like him…"
She knew this sister was a behavioral analyst and could see through her.
In that moment, Su Yue's face lit up with a gratified smile.
"That’s right."
She smiled, then sat back down beside Cornelia, asking gently, "Who do you like?"
Those words seemed to possess a magical effect, causing Cornelia to blurt out, "Su Cheng."
"Put it together."
"I like Su Cheng."
"Your voice is too soft, I can’t hear you. Such a soft voice won’t win you a perfect match."
"I like Su Cheng!"
"Good! That’s the spirit."
Su Yue returned to her original seat, her face beaming with an aunt-like smile as she nodded.
Cornelia, on the other hand, sat there, her face crimson, her small chest heaving with excitement. After saying it out loud, she felt an extraordinary sense of relief and comfort.
Looking at the beautiful and accomplished lady before her, she suddenly felt incredibly lucky.
No matter how things turned out, the advantage was on her side.
Now even Su Cheng’s elder was on her side, and all those flashy girls could step aside.
While others were still at the starting line, she had already reached the finish line!
She was on the verge of becoming the heroine of a new era!
Cornelia felt an overwhelming sense of pride, so strong that she was tempted to broadcast this news to the world.
Especially to show off to Li Guanqi!
But she held back her impulses and sat there rigidly, not daring to move.
This time, she wanted to leave a deep impression!
"Excuse me, where is the restroom?"
Seeing Cornelia acting like a well-behaved child, Su Yue asked.
Cornelia was taken aback, then quickly pointed to the bathroom. "Sister Su, it’s right there."
"Thank you, I’ll be back soon."
"You’re welcome."
Su Yue nodded and headed toward the restroom on the right, while Cornelia watched her leave.
After she disappeared, Cornelia flopped onto the sofa, her face bright with a radiant smile, musing to herself, "I wonder if Su Cheng will be surprised to see how close I am with his aunt?"
Meanwhile, Su Yue entered the bathroom, closed the door, and her cold expression transformed into a subtle smile as she surveyed the surroundings.
She walked up to the mirror, staring at the beautiful face reflected in it, and whispered, "I heard Su Cheng say her level is A?"
After muttering to herself, she took a recording device out of her pocket, pressed a few buttons, and Cornelia's sweet voice came from it: "I like Su Cheng!"
Hearing the recording, her face showed a mix of contemplation and anticipation as she murmured, "Wouldn’t this allow me to get daily rewards?"
Thinking of this, her expression turned serious.
Because Su Cheng had once mentioned that text-based triggers worked, so naturally, voice recordings would too.
"Hmm."
Liu Qingyue placed her hand under her chin, deep in thought, her mind racing. After all, there was risk involved, and she had to consider every angle; otherwise, a mistake could lead to punishment.
"Forget it, I’ll leave it to him to handle."
Ultimately, she decided to let Su Cheng deal with it for now.
With that, she put away the recording device, washed her hands, and prepared to return to the living room to continue her guidance of her junior.
The two chatted for a while about Su Cheng’s hometown before falling silent. Su Yue picked up a newspaper, crossed her legs, and leisurely read, occasionally nodding with a smile or furrowing her brow.
Cornelia, meanwhile, occasionally stole glances at Su Yue, behaving exceptionally well and restrained, obedient and thoughtful.
At that moment, a crow flew onto the balcony, and the sound of keys turning in the door echoed, followed by a gentlemanly and strikingly handsome Su Cheng stepping inside. Upon seeing the two of them, he paused, then looked at Su Yue in disbelief, exclaiming, "Senior?!"
"Eh… Senior?!"