"Brother, how did you know his name was Liu Xiaoguang?"
Liu Xiaoguang thought Chen Yu had told Chen Yang his name, but Chen Yu knew she had never told her brother Liu Xiaoguang's name.
"This..."
Chen Yang suddenly felt a headache. He had spoken too freely and now didn't know how to explain.
In his entire life, he had never met his future brother-in-law. How could he explain that he knew his name was Liu Xiaoguang? He couldn't exactly say he knew from his previous life that he would be his brother-in-law, could he?
"You, your student ID card has it written on it, and this school uniform also has Renmin University of China printed on it."
Fortunately, Chen Yang glanced over and suddenly noticed a name tag pinned to Liu Xiaoguang's uniform. In those days, getting into university was a very honorable achievement.
Therefore, many students liked to wear school uniforms printed with the school's name and name tags printed with their own names, just to be noticed by others in the crowd.
Imagine wearing a Renmin University uniform and weaving through the crowd. When others saw his uniform and his name, they would know that this person named so-and-so was a university student, and even a student from Renmin University of China. This sense of pride would naturally arise.
"Why are you wearing a name tag? It looks so unsightly."
Hearing Chen Yang's explanation, Chen Yu glanced at the name tag on Liu Xiaoguang's body and felt speechless. Although she was a bit proud, she only showed it off in front of her family. In front of others, she couldn't be bothered to put on a show.
Therefore, Chen Yu couldn't quite understand why university students in this era liked to wear school uniforms and wear name tags on their clothes. In her opinion, it was a bit silly.
"During activities, wearing a name tag makes it easier for classmates who don't know me to know my name. I forgot to take it off when I went out today."
Liu Xiaoguang naturally took off the name tag and put it in his pocket, showing no embarrassment at all.
He also secretly noted in his heart that Chen Yu didn't like pretentious men; she preferred humble and reserved ones. He decided not to be high-profile when they were out in the future.
"It's fine, wear it if you like. Anyone who can get into Renmin University is an elite of our country. Perhaps, years from now, people will read Xiaoguang's name in books and say, 'Back then, on the street, we saw Professor Xiaoguang from Renmin University, and he was still a student.'"
Chen Yang teased Liu Xiaoguang. His future brother-in-law was very image-conscious. This kid was still very green. As his future brother-in-law, Chen Yang could still have some fun with him.
In his past life, to be honest, the couple treated him very well, but it was also true that his future brother-in-law disliked how much trouble he had caused his sister in the beginning.
Originally, as an older brother, he should have taken care of his sister, but he had always troubled her. Liu Xiaoguang had taken on everything and introduced his own network of contacts to Chen Yang.
To be honest, Chen Yang also felt he had lost face, so his relationship with his future brother-in-law was somewhat delicate. Chen Yang always felt he couldn't stand up straight in front of his future brother-in-law.
His future brother-in-law was already someone who cared about his reputation. Although he didn't intend to seek repayment for his kindness and wouldn't proactively confide in Chen Yang, his brother-in-law, they inevitably had to settle things over drinks whenever they met. They couldn't talk properly without getting thoroughly drunk. After a few words, they would start arguing.
"Alright, don't just stand here. Let's go out for a meal."
"Liu Xiaoguang, this is your territory. I don't need to say more, right? You lead the way. Tell us where the good food is. If we don't eat well today, I won't dare to let my sister bring you here to eat next time."
For the first time in his two lives, Chen Yang exercised his right as a future brother-in-law.
"Brother, don't worry. I know all the good food in Beijing like the back of my hand."
"If you're not satisfied with the food today, I'll be too embarrassed to say I'm from Beijing."
Liu Xiaoguang patted his chest and promised Chen Yang in a flattering manner. He wanted to pursue the girl, so how could he not try to win over her older brother?
Chen Yang looked at his future brother-in-law's fawning expression and felt happier than any leader approving him to build a building on Dongfeng Street.
It wasn't easy. In his past life, he was already a billionaire, but Liu Xiaoguang had never fawned over him like this.
Although Liu Xiaoguang wasn't as wealthy as him, his family was native to Beijing. Coincidentally, his parents owned a siheyuan (traditional courtyard house), and both he and Chen Yang's sister were professors at Renmin University.
They weren't necessarily famous everywhere, but they themselves were at the level of deans at the university. They might not be immensely rich, but they certainly wouldn't lack money.
Chen Yang couldn't possibly flaunt his wealth in front of his own sister and future brother-in-law, unless he had truly lost his mind.
But in this life, he could stand tall. Why? Because his future brother-in-law was willingly fawning over him, his future brother-in-law. The way he called him "brother" was music to his ears, truly satisfying.
"Brother, why are you so happy? I've noticed you've been smiling all the way here."
Chen Yang rode his bicycle with his sister, letting Liu Xiaoguang take Lei Baoguo. While he wouldn't object to Liu Xiaoguang and his sister dating, he wouldn't indulge him too much. With him around, he wanted to ride his sister on his bicycle. If he wasn't around, who knew what would happen.
Chen Yu looked at her second brother, who kept smiling foolishly from time to time, and found it a bit strange.
She always felt her second brother had some ulterior motives, especially when he was with Liu Xiaoguang. Chen Yu instinctively felt something was off, it just felt weird.
But she couldn't pinpoint what was strange. It was clearly the first time her second brother and Liu Xiaoguang had met today. What mischief could there be?
"It's nothing. This kid has a bit of vanity, but he doesn't want you to know."
"But he's not a bad person. At least he knows I'm your brother, knows to respect me, and tries to please me. He respects your family, which shows he values you quite highly."
Chen Yang spoke objectively. He didn't want his words to affect Chen Yu and Liu Xiaoguang's relationship in the future.
Even small deviations could lead to them missing each other. That's why Chen Yang hadn't visited when his sister came to school before; partly, he was afraid of affecting their fate.
Now that they had met like in their previous lives, and even showed signs of developing a romance, Chen Yang dared to invite Liu Xiaoguang out for a meeting and indulge his role as a future brother-in-law.
"Brother, what are you talking about? What do you mean he values me? We're just ordinary classmates."
Hearing Chen Yang's words, Chen Yu's face blushed with embarrassment. However, as she spoke, her voice grew softer, and her confidence waned, showing her unease.