The whole morning, Yan Yuchen and Hu Guagua lay on their desks glaring at each other, tensions high.
Yan Yuchen glared at her because she falsely accused him to the class teacher and, while he was serving a punishment, physically attacked him and even spat on him.
Unable to retaliate physically against a girl, Yan Yuchen resorted to glaring angrily, hoping to intimidate her into refraining from such actions in the future.
On the other hand, Hu Guagua glared back, unwilling to be outdone and determined not to be taken advantage of. Thus, for three whole class periods, they exchanged furious stares.
As the school bell rang for the end of the day, both had red, teary eyes, looking pitiful.
"Why are you crying? I didn't even hit you," Yan Yuchen said, rubbing his eyes.
Hu Guagua blinked her teary eyes and said, "I feel sorry for you. You're so young, yet on the verge of death. I can't help but shed tears, sniff..."
Yan Yuchen clenched his fist, annoyed. "Don't think just because you're a girl I won't hit you. If you dare—Ah!"
Before he could finish, a pink fist suddenly struck him, hitting his right eye. He winced in pain.
Hu Guagua pulled back her fist, blew on it lightly, glanced at him contemptuously, then proudly left the classroom.
When only Yan Yuchen remained in the room, Yan Xiaoxi, carrying her backpack, peeked in and, upon seeing his miserable state, exclaimed, "Brother, were you bullied? Who did it? Tell me, and I'll help you get revenge!"
Yan Yuchen, still rubbing his sore eye, sighed, "It's just a troublesome and mean desk mate. I've decided to be the bigger person and let it go."
Yan Xiaoxi widened her eyes, "Brother, you finally have a desk mate? Who thinks so highly of you? Is it a blind and ugly monster?"
Yan Yuchen gave her a sideways glance. "Are you insulting someone else, or your dear brother?"
Yan Xiaoxi pursed her lips and muttered, "You're not my real brother."
Because they moved house today, there was no one to cook lunch, so they decided to stay at school, grab a quick meal outside, and then study at school.
"Brother, dear brother, what are you planning for tomorrow's day off?"
Walking along the campus avenue, Yan Xiaoxi suddenly clung to his arm, blinked her beautiful big eyes at him, and smiled sweetly.
Yan Yuchen immediately sternly said, "Speak properly, no cute acts. I won't accompany you for shopping."
"Why not? But I really want to go shopping. Hmm... Brother... Brother..."
The girl continued shaking his arm, pouting, wrinkling her brows, looking cute and pitiful.
"Tomorrow, I have a date."
Yan Yuchen was immune to her cuteness and stated it bluntly.
Yan Xiaoxi quickly returned to normal, excitedly gossiping, "A date? Brother, is it Yuan Xiaofen? Where are you going for the date? Dinner or a movie? Will you come home at night? Did she agree? Did you book a hotel? Do you need me to buy something for you?"
To all these questions, Yan Yuchen simply replied, "Mind your own business."
Yan Xiaoxi thought that minding her own business wasn't fun, and being around her older brother was more entertaining. She continued hugging his arm, saying enthusiastically, "Brother, what exactly are you doing tomorrow? Can I be a little, easily extinguishable light bulb? I'm just curious, I won't disturb you. I just want to see how you flirt with girls. If you have any intentions at night, little sister won't hesitate to help you set up a trap, ensure she behaves obediently, and let your schemes succeed..."
"..."
Yan Yuchen reached out, pinching her rosy cheeks, tugging in various directions, then flicked her forehead with his finger, looking righteous. "Brother has morals. Do you think I'm like you, with dirty thoughts, wild ideas, and unruly actions?"
Yan Xiaoxi stared at him for a moment, then suddenly laughed meaningfully. "I get it. So, brother, you're playing the long game, fishing for a big catch. You want not only to get the person but also to win their heart, right?"
Yan Yuchen sighed in resignation and had to tell the truth. "She just agreed to come to our house to help me with my studies. It's not as complicated as you think."
"To our house?"
Yan Xiaoxi, upon hearing this, slightly squinted her beautiful eyes, stared at him for a while, then with an expression of understanding, said, "Brother, you're really cunning. When she's in your room, you can do whatever you want as soon as you close the door. No need to treat her to dinner, no need to take her to the movies, and you can save on hotel expenses. Brother, I bow to your cunning!"
"Smack!"
Yan Yuchen slapped the back of her head.
"Why did you hit me?"
Yan Xiaoxi rubbed the back of her head, looking aggrieved.
Yan Yuchen reached out, covering both sides of her face, and vigorously rubbed it, lecturing, "Stop talking nonsense! Your thoughts are unhealthy! At such a young age, where did you learn these crooked ways?"
Yan Xiaoxi wailed, "I learned them from you! I learned them from you! Back then, many boys asked me out, and you fiercely warned me not to agree. Then, you told me about the dirty tricks boys often use when dating girls."
"..."
"Brother! Bad brother, why are you suddenly silent?"
Yan Yuchen let go of her and quickened his pace, walking ahead. "I'm really hungry. Let's go eat. Today, I'll treat you to your favorite, fatty pork."
Yan Xiaoxi's face was red from being rubbed, and she angrily caught up, saying, "Who likes fatty pork? You're bullying me. I'm going to call Mom and tell her!"
Yan Yuchen quickly grabbed her and said with a pleasing expression, "Don't do that. Mom is busy with the move. Little sister, let's go have hot pot. I heard a new place just opened, the taste is excellent, and it's cheap, only six yuan per person..."
Yan Xiaoxi pouted, looking aggrieved. "I want two six-yuan ones."
"Okay, no problem!"
As the two, holding hands and drooling, walked away, three girls nearby, buying milk tea, immediately turned their heads to discuss their backs.
"Hot pot, six yuan..."
"They seem to be siblings. Nowadays, siblings..."
"Fortunately, I don't have such a bad brother."
"But, Xiaomin, you have a bad brother. Last time when I went to your house with Xiaowen, your brother enthusiastically said he would treat us to hot pot."
"Ah!"
The lady buying milk tea stood with her mouth open, "..."
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