Seeing this situation, Mu Ziyue quickly shook her head. "No, no. Actually, I don't think it really matters whether we go to the zoo or not! If you have other arrangements, just go ahead. I can ask my other little sisters to accompany me!"
Mu Yuze found that his younger sister had shown uncommon wisdom for once in her life. He couldn't help giving her an approving look.
Receiving her brother's encouraging look, Mu Ziyue felt a surge of pride in her heart.
But upon hearing that Mu Ziyue was trying to push her away, Lu Xue felt a bit embarrassed.
She coughed lightly and said, "I think going to the zoo is a great idea! Since we've already made this plan, let's set off today! It's getting late, I think."
Seeing Lu Xue's firm attitude, Mu Ziyue had no choice but to agree.
"Okay then. We'll set off later. You'll have to wait for me a while. I still need to try on a few more clothes and bags!"
Mu Yuze sat opposite them, quietly watching.
Lu Xue asked, "Mr. Mu Yuze, aren't you going to the company today? It's almost nine o'clock."
Mu Yuze glanced at his watch and gave a soft laugh. "I've taken a day off from the company. Yan Hua will handle other matters for me."
Mu Ziyue's eyes widened in disbelief, as if she had seen the sun rising in the west.
"Brother, you actually took a day off from work! What on earth happened?"
Mu Yuze fiddled with the buttons on his shirt and pursed his lips without saying a word.
Of course, he wouldn't tell Mu Ziyue that he had deliberately cleared his schedule for Lu Xue, wanting to spend more time alone with her.
Under Mu Ziyue's gaze, Mu Yuze said expressionlessly, "Lu Xue once told me that I should spare more time to accompany you. She said I've been too busy with work and have had little time to be part of your life. So, I thought today would be a good day!"
After saying this, he suddenly felt grateful for having a younger sister. A younger sister could always be used as a perfect excuse!
Hearing this, Mu Ziyue was extremely excited, with tears almost welling up in her eyes.
Over the years, she had gotten used to her brother's lukewarm attitude. She had never heard such touching words from him before.
Mu Ziyue looked at Lu Xue with tear - filled eyes and nodded in her heart.
Sure enough, the future sister - in - law she had chosen was amazing. With just a few words to her brother, he had changed his mind and realized how wonderful his sister was.
I'm definitely going to be their matchmaker. No one can stop me!
Their two - person trip thus became a three - person trip with Lu Xue, Mu Ziyue, and Mu Yuze.
Using Mu Ziyue as an excuse, Mu Yuze said, "Since I'm here to accompany my sister, I should be with her for the whole day."
So, the three of them set off for the zoo. Mu Yuze drove, while the two girls in the back seat hugged bags of chips and snacks and started discussing the latest soap operas and pop stars.
During a lull in the conversation, Mu Ziyue leaned over to Lu Xue's ear and whispered, "Don't you think my brother has been especially nice to me today? His eyes are so gentle when he looks at me. Why do you think he suddenly became so considerate and decided to spend more time with his sister?"
Lu Xue couldn't give an accurate answer immediately. She just silently guessed in her heart when her words had become so effective with Mu Yuze.
They arrived at the zoo at noon. Mu Ziyue went to the entrance to get a navigation map of the zoo, while Mu Yuze unscrewed the mineral water bottles for the girls.
The whole morning was filled with joy, and at noon they had lunch in a nearby restaurant.
After a day of activities, Mu Yuze drove the two girls back to the old mansion. Mu Ziyue kicked off her shoes, threw her bag on the sofa, and said, "I'm so tired today. I feel like I've used up all my energy..."
Lu Xue also entered the house and changed her clothes. When she took off her coat and hung it on the hanger beside, her hand brushed against Mu Yuze's.
Mu Yuze was also about to hang up his coat. At this moment, they were very close to each other, and their hands touched. A faint, ambiguous atmosphere filled the air.
For some reason, Lu Xue thought of Mu Yuze's confession in her room last night. She averted her eyes uneasily.
Lu Xue went upstairs and felt restless, pacing back and forth in the room.
There was a knock on the door. Mu Yuze stood outside and asked softly, "Lu Xue, may I come in?"
Lu Xue opened the door and invited Mu Yuze in.
After sitting down, Mu Yuze hesitated for a long time before saying, "What's your decision about what I asked you yesterday?"
Lu Xue let out a soft "ah". She didn't expect Mu Yuze to be so impatient. Usually, shouldn't one take ten or fifteen days to consider such a thing?
It had only been one day, and he was already eagerly seeking an answer from her.
Lu Xue carefully chose her words, thinking about how to reject him. But the words seemed to be stuck in her throat and she couldn't say them.