In fact, Luan Xi had been awake when Shen Li entered the room. Not to mention the commotion Shen Li made climbing onto the bed. Originally, Luan Xi wanted to see what Shen Li, with his sneaky behavior, was up to. Unexpectedly, his face touched something soft, making Luan Xi's heart skip a beat. He had just opened his eyes and hadn't had time to think when he met Shen Li's clear, pitch-black gaze. Echoing in his ears were Shen Li's words spoken in a spoiled tone.

More than four years had been enough time for a child's facial features to fully develop. Compared to Shen Li's innocent childhood, she now exuded a youthful charm. Her delicate eyebrows and clear, bright eyes momentarily stunned Luan Xi. From the first time he laid eyes on Shen Li, Luan Xi had thought she was a refined child. It came as no surprise that she would grow up to be a beautiful young woman. Although it might be inappropriate to describe a boy in such terms, Luan Xi's vocabulary was limited, and he couldn't find more precise words to describe Shen Li.

When Lu Xi did not respond to him for a long time, Shen Li unconsciously pursed his lips. "Don't you miss me, Lu Xi? I came back early this morning." Shen Li leaned against a blanket in front of Lu Xi, and he understood in his heart that Lu Xi had finally graduated after studying for four years in college.

Shen Li's actions were too natural, as if they had returned to the way they used to interact before. Deep down, Lu Xi heard a voice telling her that Shen Li had grown up so much. Other children at this age were learning to mature, instead of constantly acting spoiled towards their family like they did when they were younger. But ultimately, these words were still unspeakable.

Perhaps deep in his heart, Shen Li was different from others. He was different from family and friends.

Putting everything aside, Luan Xi doesn't know why he loves doting on Shen Li, even more so than Mrs. Yan. For example, whatever Shen Li wants, he gives it to her. Even though they are in two different cities, whenever Shen Li mentions on the phone that she wants a certain brand of cheese cake or delicious snacks, Luan Xi hangs up and immediately places an order on Tmall Supermarket. The items would arrive in the afternoon if ordered in the morning. He simply adores Shen Li and treats her as his most cherished treasure.

Mrs. Yan has "hinted" at her son more than once, and her parents are too busy doting on Shen Li, completely ignoring their filial duties. Lan Xi always just smiles and brushes it off without saying anything, probably because Lan Xi felt a strong affinity for the child from the moment he first met Shen Li.

"What time is it?" Luan Xi squinted her eyes as she looked at the child, extending her hand from underneath the blanket to ruffle the other's black hair.

Shen Li looked at Luàn Xī's contented expression, and felt a wave of sleepiness wash over him. Staying at Bai Sichen's house yesterday made him somewhat unfamiliar with the bed, so he didn't sleep well either.

"It's not even one o'clock, it's still before eight."

"Do you want to sleep a little longer together?"

Luān Xī had already extended an invitation, so how could Shen Li refuse? He smiled so much that his eyes curved.

"Indeed!"

When the two of them woke up again, the wall clock was already approaching half past ten. It would soon be time for a meal.

Yan Jiexu was discussing with Luan Yunshen in the living room whether to steam or braise the mandarin fish in the refrigerator. When he saw the two of them come out of a room, chatting and laughing, he felt a strange and unexplainable feeling in his heart. But this feeling was quickly suppressed after a while, making him feel a little amused.

Xiao Li, go and change your school uniform and put it in the basket next to the washing machine. We'll wash it together when the maid starts the washing machine later.

After hearing this, Shen Li obediently replied and took the schoolbag from Luan Xi's hand before returning to the room.

Luan Xi emptied both hands and sat down on the other side of the sofa.

"From what you're saying, you want to take the entrance exam for postgraduate studies in our city after graduation?" Luán Yúnshēn remembered the humiliation he had received from his son's silent action, and it still lingered in his mind.

Luan Xi had always intended to confess this matter to his parents, so since his father brought it up, he didn't want to continue hiding it: "Indeed, that's what I thought. I'm preparing to take the entrance exam for the local Police University here. I've already planned out my major in advance."

"Changing majors must not be easy, right?"

"It's not a matter of whether it's easy or not, Dad. I hope you can support my choice instead of making arrangements for me without consulting me."

Luan Xi was extremely firm in his intentions, and nobody could make him change his mind. Luan Yunshen was only annoyed that he never discussed anything with their family and made decisions on his own, just like when he filled out his college preferences. However, in the end, Luan Xi was his biological son, so with no other choice, Luan Yunshen reluctantly made a concession, saying, "If you can't get into college, then follow the path I've set for you."

It is certain that he will pass the exam. Lu'an Xi does not believe that he will fail. The various successful experiences he has had from childhood until now do not allow him to stumble in this matter.

At this time, it was not yet officially the summer vacation. Luan Xi was studying at home in advance, while Shen Li had to go to school as usual.

On the day before the final exams ended, Shen Li brought home a notice for blood sample collection that required her parents' signature. She handed it to Yan Jiexu that evening. However, this notice made Mrs. Yan have to pay attention to a question once again.

According to the regulations specified in the National Middle School Student Code, students who have reached the age of 14 must, under the organization of the school, undergo a collective blood sample collection on a class basis for examination. The results of the examination will clearly indicate which type of second gender this child is about to differentiate into in the next one to two years.