Big Brother, I'm in Love

"Big brother, big brother, I'm here."

Xiao Zhaohuang had only been gone a short while,

Suddenly, another loud shout came from outside the courtyard.

Then the courtyard gate was pushed open.

Zhang Qingyan, whom he hadn't seen for a long time, rushed in impetuously, just like his older brother.

Lack of manners and politeness.

"Big brother, second brother, I've missed you so much!"

Zhang Qingyan looked at her eldest brother sitting in the rocking chair and her second brother squatting in the vegetable garden. Her eyes were slightly red, and her face was full of longing and concern.

Gao Yunyi covered his face with a palm-leaf fan, seemingly taking a nap.

The chubby boy squatted on the vegetable patch, continuing to turn over the soil and hoe the ground.

They had absolutely no intention of paying him any attention.

Zhang Qingyan pouted, feeling that all her worry these past few days had been for nothing.

But he was a carefree optimist, and he quickly consoled himself, casting aside his earlier melancholy in the blink of a Nine Heavens.

"Big brother, I've come! Your most loyal and handsome little brother has come to see you."

Zhang Qingyan squatted beside her eldest brother's rocking chair, like a loyal dog wagging its tail, waiting for its owner to pat its head and reward it.

"Um."

To everyone's surprise, Gao Yunyi simply gave a soft "hmm".

"Big brother, please open your eyes and look at me!"

Zhang Qingyan said with a wronged expression, her voice filled with resentment and expectation.

Perhaps annoyed by Zhang Qingyan's nagging, Gao Yunyi removed the palm-leaf fan from his face and slowly opened his eyes.

Zhang Qingyan was dressed in Flying Fish Uniform, with the Abyss-Suppressing Saber hanging at his waist. He stood tall and proud, truly majestic and exuding an aura of dominance.

But the bruised and swollen face, the winking and smug, obnoxious expression completely ruined everything.

Gao Yunyi felt that the few seconds he had with his eyes open were a waste of time, so he covered his face with the palm-leaf fan again.

"Brother, I've joined the Pacification Investigation Office. The Eldest Princess has given me special permission. From this day forward, I will be the Pacification Investigation Guard, feared throughout the entire Capital."

"Um."

"Brother, why aren't you happy for me at all? You're the Pacification Investigation Office now! Let's see who dares to call me an idle and good-for-nothing playboy now."

"Oh."

Zhang Qingyan: "..."

It feels like since that night,

His older brother's attitude towards him became much colder.

As expected, they thought he was useless, unable to help at all when it mattered most.

Zhang Qingyan clenched her fists slightly, a hint of shame and resentment flashing in her eyes.

He was ashamed of his incompetence and resentful of his uselessness.

He had been too ashamed to see his older brother for some time, and he was seething with anger.

He wanted to prove himself, and also to prove it to his older brother.

He won't be a burden to his boss; he'll become his most useful henchman.

So during this period, he practiced martial arts and read books day and night.

Even when he was covered in injuries and exhausted, he never thought of giving up.

Today,

He was even granted special permission by the Eldest Princess to enter the Pacification Investigation Office and become a Pacification Investigation Guard, where he achieved some minor success.

Only then did he dare to enter the Eldest Princess's Residence and see his elder brother.

He wasn't doing this to show off or flaunt his wealth.

He just wanted to show his older brother that he was working hard, making progress, and growing.

But his older brother's cold attitude deeply hurt him, making his efforts and progress seem worthless and meaningless.

Zhang Qingyan sat on the ground, feeling wronged and dejected, her head hanging low and listless.

"Big brother, I'm in love."

As if he had thought of something, he muttered something to himself.

Unexpectedly,

The usually lazy and aloof eldest brother seemed to have been provoked, and sat up abruptly from his rocking chair.

What did you say?

Gao Yunyi felt as if he was hallucinating.

In love?

You think you're worthy?

I, your older brother, am a man of impeccable manners and excellent academic performance, yet I am still single. What right do you, a good-for-nothing playboy, have to talk about love?

Impossible,

Absolutely impossible.

Seeing his older brother's strong reaction, Zhang Qingyan said somewhat embarrassedly.

"It's not exactly dating, it's just... I have someone I like."

It turns out it was just unrequited love. He must have fallen for some Brothel again, just like before.

This is normal.

Just like him,

In the past, every time I saw a different anime girl, I felt like I had met the love of my life.

It's all an illusion, young man.

One must learn to face reality; some things are not meant to be yours, so don't force them.

Gao Yunyi gently waved his palm-leaf fan, adopting the air of someone who had been through it all.

Seeing that his elder brother was actually interested in his feelings, Zhang Qingyan immediately perked up and began to talk non-stop.

"Her name is Wang Yanan. She is the Commander the Pacification Investigation Office, Principal Third Rank and wields great power. She is highly skilled in martial arts, tall, and beautiful. Especially her long legs; every time they kick me, I feel incredibly good. Perhaps this is love."

Gao Yunyi's palm-leaf fan slowed down more and more until it finally stopped completely.

He admitted that he was feeling a little uncomfortable.

High position weight,

Highly skilled in martial arts

Tall and slender

Beautiful face

And she has a pair of long legs.

What an amazing combination!

I thought Zhang Qingyan had fallen for Brothel courtesan again, but it turns out she's a domineering, mature woman from ancient times.

Why isn't he so lucky?

"Big brother, what's wrong? You look terrible."

Somewhat embarrassed, Zhang Qingyan finished speaking, but then noticed that her elder brother's expression was getting increasingly grim, so she asked him with concern.

"It's nothing, it's just wax to keep out the cold."

Gao Yunyi's lips twitched slightly.

Zhang Qingyan: "..."

"So, brother, do you think I should confess my feelings to her?" Zhang Qingyan asked, her head lowered and her face slightly flushed.

Gao Yunyi rolled his eyes at him speechlessly, feeling as if he had suddenly been fed a mouthful of dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection).

Isn't this guy supposed to be White Dragon in the Waves can dabble in countless romances without ever getting tangled in them?

Why have they stopped playing the carefree card and started playing the sentimental card?

Return love,

I love you, Mom, selling fried dough twists.

"I must confess my feelings."

Gao Yunyi immediately transformed into a relationship expert.

"A real man should pursue the woman he likes. What kind of man is he if he hesitates and shrinks back? Even if he gets hurt, it's better than regretting it later."

Zhang Qingyan was surprised that his older brother would support him so much, and he was momentarily filled with excitement. However, when he thought of Wang Yanan's attitude towards him, he immediately backed down.

"But she doesn't seem to like me, and she's now my superior; the difference in our status is too great."

Gao Yunyi, with an expression that suggested he was enjoying the show, said:

"What's the big difference in status? So what if he doesn't like you? As the saying goes, even a good woman can be won over by persistent pursuit; with enough effort, even a fierce woman will succumb."

"And don't you think it's more exciting for your subordinate to date your boss? You'll be the most powerful man in the whole Capital then."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Qingyan seemed to be injected with adrenaline, instantly becoming energized.

Especially the eldest brother's two lines: "It's more exciting for a subordinate to date their boss; the most powerful man in the entire Capital."

It made him lose control and unable to stop.

Okay, I'll go confess my feelings to her right now.

Zhang Qingyan suddenly stood up and rushed out of the courtyard like a fearless warrior.

"Why are you so young and still learning to date? What a pathetic thing to do."

Gao Yunyi lay back in the rocking chair with a look of disdain.

But I still felt uneasy.

Even Zhang Qingyan has found someone he likes.

But I've been in this world for so long,

How come I can't seem to run into the person I like?