Chapter 1 You’re the Only One with a Knife-Wielding Crazy

Chapter 1: You're the Only Psycho Who Carries a Knife

The elegant notes of the piano sounded somewhat out of place in the noisy atmosphere.

Shi Yú watched the figures moving back and forth before him, then slammed both hands down on the keys, abruptly cutting off the music.

The servants bustling around the house immediately stopped their work and exchanged confused glances. They truly dared not provoke the capricious young master.

Seeing this, Shi Yù, holding a bouquet of eustomas, cautiously approached. "Xiao Yu, are you unhappy?"

Shi Yú glanced at Shi Yù, who had pressed his lips together. "You've all been running around here since early morning. It's a nuisance."

Shi Yù lowered his head. "Dad said that today is the day Brother Jiangji returns from abroad, and he wanted Auntie to tidy up the house thoroughly."

Shi Yú gave a cold snort. "A dog that can only survive by being kept in the Shi family—is it really worth all this commotion?"

Shi Yù was about to retort when he heard a sharp rebuke from behind. "Shi Yú! What nonsense are you spouting?!"

Standing behind was Shi Yan, the eldest son of the Shi family, who had spoken.

Beside Shi Yan stood a man with refined features. Unfortunately, a scar on his brow marred his gentle features.

Shi Yù turned around, his eyes lighting up instantly. "Brother Jiangji, you're back."

Shi Yú observed the delighted expression on Shi Yù's face, curled his lip, and stood up. He pulled the bouquet of eustomas from Shi Yù's hand and walked over to Jiang Ji, his voice syrupy sweet. "Brother Jiangji, I knew you were coming back, so I had someone cut these flowers from the little garden early this morning to give to you..."

Then he leaned close to Jiang Ji's cheek, speaking in a voice only the two of them could hear. "Welcome back, the Shi family's... watchdog."

Jiang Ji's expression remained unchanged. He looked at the person before him, who was smiling but with malice veiled in his eyes.

"Young Master is too thoughtful."

Jiang Ji reached out to take the flowers from Shi Yú.

Shi Yú's smile faded slightly. He dropped the pretense altogether, and just as Jiang Ji's hand was about to take the flowers, he suddenly let go.

The pristine white eustomas crashed to the ground, petals scattering everywhere.

"A few years abroad, and you've learned to pretend," Shi Yú sneered. "If you want the flowers, pick them up yourself."

Shi Yan frowned and shouted, "Shi Yú, pick up the flowers!"

As soon as the flowers hit the ground, Shi Yù rushed over and silently began gathering them.

Shi Yú pointed at Shi Yù, who was picking up the flowers. "Isn't there someone already picking them up?"

Just as Shi Yan was about to lose his temper, Shi Yú said dismissively, "Big Brother, you haven't forgotten, have you? My legs are bad—I can't squat down."

Those words alone quelled Shi Yan's anger.

Jiang Ji crouched down and joined Shi Yù in gathering the flowers.

Shi Yù looked up, his eyes reddening. "Brother Jiangji, I'm sorry. I originally wanted to show you the flowers you gave me to care for..."

Jiang Ji softened his voice. "I saw them. You took good care of them."

Shi Yan, who had fallen silent, saw Shi Yù's reddened eyes and decided to restore order. "Shi Yú, apologize!"

"What's all this noise? I could hear you arguing from upstairs!"

Shi Ciye, the head of the Shi family, appeared at the top of the stairs, his face stern as he swept his gaze over everyone downstairs.

Shi Yú put on a bright smile. "Maybe Shi Yù is just too excited that Jiang Ji is back. You know, Dad, the two of them have always been pretty close."

Shi Ciye looked at Jiang Ji. "Jiang Ji, come up here."

Jiang Ji nodded, went upstairs, and followed Shi Ciye into the study.

Shi Yù hugged the eustomas he had picked up from the floor. "I'll go check on the kitchen's meal preparation." He took the chance to slip away.

Shi Yú sat back down at the piano, humming a cheerful tune.

Shi Yan walked up to Shi Yú, his face dark. "Shi Yú, I need to talk to you."

Shi Yú turned around, feigning surprise. "Big Brother, aren't you going to comfort your wounded good little brother? What do you want to talk to me about?"

Shi Yan said, "Shi Yú, do you have to make every word a barb?"

Just then, the family doctor happened to come downstairs, interrupting their confrontation.

Shi Yan regained his composure. "Dr. Li, how is my mother's health?"

Dr. Li replied, "Mrs. Shi's condition has stabilized considerably. We can gradually reduce her medication dosage. She's almost out of her current prescription. When I prepare the new medication, I'll notify you to come pick it up."

Shi Yan said, "Thank you, Dr. Li." With that, he glanced at Shi Yú and went upstairs as well.

Seeing Shi Yú sitting with his back to him, clearly not wanting to be bothered, Dr. Li approached him. "Young Master Shi, avoiding the problem won't help. Every time I come, you keep your distance. You're afraid of doctors."

Shi Yú knew he couldn't escape, so he reluctantly turned around. "Dr. Li, there are so many psychos in the Shi family. Why do you only focus on me?"

Dr. Li maintained a kind smile, as if looking at a pouting child. "Well, you're the only one in the Shi family who would use a knife and is a psycho, aren't you?"

Shi Yú: "..."

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