Can I not go?

After Shi Rou took that painting, Shi Yu had no mood to draw another one.

If Shi Rou just took it, that would be fine. But if she intended to do something with it and problems arose later, he would not be responsible.

In his previous life, he was too stupid to tolerate Shi Rou time and again.

But this time he won't. Some people don't know when to stop, then he will help teach them a lesson.

However, what Shi Yu cares more about now is another matter. He can't continue to live in the Shi residence.

He is still very weak now. Shi Rou is the treasure of the entire Shi family held in the palm. If he stays here, it's very likely that he will repeat the mistake of having his works stolen by Shi Rou like in his previous life.

But what reason could he use to move out?

The Shi family is a noble family with strict family education. Generally, if one is not married, one is not allowed to live outside, let alone an orphan like him without parents.

Shi Yu's thought is simple. Can't he avoid it if he can't afford to provoke?

Shi Li recently discovered a problem. It seemed that Shi Yu was avoiding him. 

In the past, although Shi Yu wasn't close to them, he wasn't gone all day long either. Now, it's obvious that Shi Yu is avoiding them.

Could it be just because of that casual painting?

This day, Shi Li finally saw Shi Yu in the garden.

When Shi Yu saw him, he reflexively wanted to run away, but Shi Li stopped him: "Stop, come here!"

Shi Yu closed his eyes and walked over slowly.

"Have you been avoiding us these days? Just for a painting, is it worth it?"

Shi Yu shook his head: "No."

Shi Yu didn't want to say one more word, and Shi Li had no way either.

In fact, for this younger brother, they were all doting on him at the beginning. But later, because of Rou Rou, the family members couldn't help but focus on Rou Rou who was like a little sun. This younger brother neither cried nor vied for attention. Naturally, they would ignore him a little.

Shi Li looked at the silent Shi Yu and suddenly said: "Tonight, the Chu family is going to hold a birthday party for the second master. Come with us." 

At this moment, Shi Yu paused. He knew about this birthday party, but in his previous life, he didn't go with the Shi family.

"Can I not go?"

Such a lively occasion has always been a springboard for Shi Rou to shine, and he doesn't want to join the hustle and bustle.

"Huh?" Shi Li frowned and looked at Shi Yu: "Are you refusing me?"

Shi Yu glanced at Shi Li and frowned. He didn't want to entangle with Shi Li any more.

"I'll attend on time."

Isn't it just to be a tool person? This is what he's best at.

After saying that, Shi Yu left, and this time Shi Li didn't stop him anymore.

Looking at the younger brother's back, Shi Li suddenly felt a bit uncomfortable. Clearly, when they were little, Xiao Yu was the most clingy to him.

After Shi Yu returned to his room, his determination to leave the Shi family earlier became even stronger. 

"Little young master?" The butler's voice from outside drew back Shi Yu's thoughts.

"What's the matter?"

The butler came in carrying two bags in his hand: "These are the clothes prepared for you by the eldest young master."

"Put them there. I'll change later."

The butler did as instructed and then continued: "The eldest young master said to set off at six o'clock in the evening."

"Am I going with him?"

Shi Yu thought he had to go by himself because usually at such times, Shi Li would tend to take care of Shi Rou.

The butler was actually a little surprised too. Usually, the eldest young master would tend to take care of the young lady. But this time, he didn't instruct them to take care of the young lady. Instead, he took more care of the little young master.

However, when Shi Yu went to find Shi Li on time, he found that he had thought too much. Because Shi Rou was closely holding Shi Li's arm and looking at him smilingly.

"Second brother, you are too slow. I and big brother have been waiting for you for a long time. My legs are going to be sore. I didn't expect you to really come. I thought you didn't like excitement." Shi Rou's face was full of innocence.