If it was not in the capacity as a classmate, then in what capacity could he be when he thanked Zhai Sheng on Xiao Qiao's behalf? And how could he put some distance between Zhai Sheng and Xiao Qiao?
Zhu Baoguo, who could not figure out at once, became anxious. He seemed to want to confirm something but could not bring himself to say the words.
"Well?" Since Zhu Baoguo kept his silence, Zhai Sheng asked him again. He seemed as if he had all the time in the world while he waited for Zhu Baoguo's reply. Zhu Baoguo panicked at his prompting.
"A-as her brother! Yes, you may not know, but I am actually one year older than Xiao Qiao. Although Xiao Qiao is in the same grade as me, in fact, she is younger than me. I have always treated Xiao Qiao as my sister. I want to protect her. Of course, you are very good to Xiao Qiao. As her brother, naturally, I want to thank you on her behalf." Yes, that was it.
