chapter 28
Seeing the two crocodile tears on her face, Gu Qingning clicked her tongue.
Drama queen.
She took a long step forward. Gu Wanwan, watching the approaching figure, felt an inexplicable fear rising in her heart.
Less than a foot away, Gu Qingning stopped.
Leaning slightly forward, she moved close to Gu Wanwan’s ear. Her red lips parted slightly. “Zhou Yao, Fang Yiyi, Zhao Xiaoxiu… you should be very familiar with these three, right?”
Gu Wanwan’s pupils constricted, and a chill ran through her feet.
How could she know?
“I’ll remember this debt for now. I won’t bother you yet, but you’d better not show off in front of me. If you really make me unhappy, even the King himself won’t save you.”
Rather than dealing with her directly, she preferred to take her time, crushing her little by little. That would be more fun.
Gu Wanwan froze, her delicate face draining of color.
Nearby, Gu Zhao pricked up his ears but heard nothing of interest.
“Qingning.”
A gentle female voice came from nearby. Gu Qingning turned around. Li Fei was standing at the principal’s office door, waving at her.
Gu Qingning walked over. Gu Zhao stayed behind, turning his face to look at Gu Wanwan. “What did Qingning say to you?”
Gu Wanwan avoided his gaze, her voice awkward. “Nothing, my sister was just joking with me.”
Gu Zhao frowned but didn’t press further.
Even if he asked, she wouldn’t tell the truth, so it was a waste of time.
“Third Brother, shall we have lunch together?”
Gu Wanwan reached out to grab his arm but he dodged.
“No, I have something to do at noon.”
With that, Gu Zhao stepped away.
Seeing him head toward Gu Qingning, Gu Wanwan’s eyes darkened. Her hands clenched into fists at her sides.
“Qingning, your exam is in two hours. Why don’t you go back to class first?” Li Fei said gently.
At least if she listened a little, she wouldn’t score zero later.
Gu Qingning replied, “No, I still have things to do. I’ll come back later.”
Li Fei hesitated, helpless. “Okay, then manage your time yourself. Be back ten minutes before the exam and meet me at the school gate.”
Gu Qingning responded politely, “Thank you, Teacher Li.”
Li Fei shook her head. “You’re welcome.”
Gu Zhao wanted to speak, but Gu Qingning left, bypassing him.
Ignored again.
Gu Zhao sighed inwardly and resignedly followed.
Watching Gu Zhao trailing after Gu Qingning, Gu Wanwan’s face darkened like coal.
So what if he comes back? She would never let anyone take what belonged to her.
As long as she refused to admit that incident, there was nothing anyone could do about it.
…
On the spacious school path, Gu Zhao kept close to Gu Qingning.
He asked earnestly, “Qingning, where are you going? I’ll take you there.”
“No need.”
“Just let me take you once, please?”
She still refused. “No, I don’t like owing people favors.”
Gu Zhao’s face fell. “We’re siblings. That’s not a favor.”
Then he shifted tone. “If you don’t let me take you, I’ll just follow you all the way.”
Gu Qingning’s steps paused. She glanced at him sideways, asking softly, “Are you threatening me?”
“No, I didn’t mean it like that.” Afraid of leaving a worse impression, Gu Zhao hurriedly explained.
“I’m not threatening you, don’t misunderstand.”
Seeing his nervous awkwardness, Gu Qingning’s eyes flickered. “Let’s go.”
Gu Zhao froze, confused. “What?”
“I need to go to the bank.” Saying that, she walked ahead.
Gu Zhao realized too late, but a light of delight flashed in his eyes.
She was willing to take his car?
He grinned and ran to catch up. “Qingning, wait for me!”
The atmosphere along the way was cold.
Gu Zhao looked up through the rearview mirror at the girl dozing with her eyes closed and pressed a faint smile to his lips.
A call came in, and Gu Zhao glanced at the caller ID.
Second Brother?
One hand on the wheel, the other picked up the phone.
“Ah Zhao, have you found her?”
“Yes, I have,” Gu Zhao lowered his voice.
“Good. I forgot to tell you yesterday, be gentle with the little girl. Don’t rush. Also, appeal to her tastes; girls love clothes and jewelry. Buy more of those.”
“Can you stop being so superficial? Qingning is nothing like the girls around you. You talk big because you’re not doing it yourself. If you dare, you do it yourself.”
“This isn’t superficial. What girl doesn’t like these? Also, sometimes you need to show your authority as an older brother. You have to scold a little when necessary, soft and hard at the same time. That’s the way to do it.”
Gu Zhao was speechless. Authority? Nonsense.
“…I’m listening to your nonsense.”
He decisively hung up and shook his head.
That Second Brother of his…
Extra chapter is here, fresh and hot.
Second Brother is courting trouble. Ah Zhao can’t stop him.
