Is little brother okay? (Seeking collection, recommendation tickets)

Zhuang Wanshu had arranged for someone to fix up Zhuang Xin's room. She was already panting from exhaustion and lay down on the large bed that should have belonged to Zhuang Xin. "I'm dead tired. This brat, why is he taking so long to come back? Zhuang Ruoxin isn't from our branch, she's at most your cousin. Have you forgotten your own sister now that you have a cousin? Great Grandfather is our true kin."

As she spoke, she rolled over and stretched.

Wait...

She suddenly thought of something terrifying!

Zhuang Ruoxin had always had a problem with Zhuang Xin. Arranging for Zhuang Xin to spar with Zhuang Ruoxin, wasn't that like walking into a trap?

If he wasn't back by now, Zhuang Xin was probably...

Thinking of this, she became anxious.

She got up immediately, forgetting to even put on her shoes, and ran out barefoot.

Downstairs, Zhuang Tong had just returned and was watching TV with a pile of snacks. Seeing Zhuang Wanshu run down, she asked curiously, "Eldest Sister, where are you rushing off to in such a hurry?"

"Sigh, don't even ask. I arranged for Zhuang Xin to spar with Ruoxin, and he's still not back," Zhuang Wanshu said before rushing out the door.

Zhuang Tong was startled when she heard this. "Ah, Eldest Sister, do you have a grudge against Little Brother?"

Zhuang Tong had joined in on the fun once and sparred with Zhuang Ruoxin, ending up with a black eye. She never dared to go near her again.

Was Eldest Sister sending him to his doom by telling Zhuang Xin to go?

"No! I have to go see. Little Brother is so good to me, he even lent me the startup capital from Great Grandfather. I can't just watch him get into trouble!" she stood up, waving her small fists, and didn't forget to stuff potato chips into her mouth.

But then she frowned. "But I can't beat her either. Will she punch me again and give me another black eye? It hurts so much... sob sob."

"But... but he's my Little Brother, ah! Hey! Zhuang Tong, what are you doing! Eldest Sister is already gone, what are you still afraid of?" She quickly got off the sofa, put on her shoes, and ran towards the gym.

As a result...

The gym was empty.

"Right, the boxing ring."

She ran out, and then... the boxing ring was also empty.

"That's strange, why is no one here?" She scratched her head and walked outside. The butler saw her and asked helplessly, "Miss Zhuang Tong, are you looking for Young Master Zhuang Xin?"

"Yes, how did you know?"

"Of course, I know. Young Miss just asked me. If you're looking for Young Master Zhuang Xin, you should check the medical room. Miss Zhuang Ruoxin is in a terrible state."

Zhuang Tong nodded quickly, not noticing the latter half of his sentence at all.

It wasn't until she reached the door of the medical room that she rubbed the back of her head. What did the butler mean by that?

Miss Zhuang Ruoxin is in a terrible state?

Was it a slip of the tongue?

Confused, she walked in.

On the second floor, on a clean white bed, Zhuang Ruoxin was biting a pillow while the doctor applied medicine to her.

"Miss Ruoxin, I know you like to spar, but you still need to be careful. This time it's not serious, but what if..." the doctor sighed. It wasn't a vital area that was injured this time, but one could never be too careful.

Who was the heartless person who hit so hard, daring to hit Miss Ruoxin herself?

Zhuang Ruoxin cast a resentful glance at Zhuang Xin. Zhuang Xin guiltily raised his head and coughed, staring at the ceiling.

Zhuang Wanshu immediately sensed something was wrong. She walked over, grabbed Zhuang Xin, and was about to lead him outside. Zhuang Ruoxin quickly gave him a look, as if to say, 'If you dare to talk about this embarrassing matter, you're dead!'

Zhuang Xin could only pretend not to see it and followed his Eldest Sister into the hallway. Zhuang Tong also came out, looking at Zhuang Xin curiously, and spoke first, "What happened to Sister Ruoxin? Why is she injured?"

"Heh! No need to guess, it must be our Little Brother's doing. I was worried about him earlier, but now Ruoxin is the one who's hurt. You've received so much money from Ruoxi at the meeting, and this is how you repay her?" Zhuang Wanshu said indignantly, thinking her brother was too thoughtless.

"It's not my fault." Zhuang Xin was speechless. Zhuang Ruoxin had asked for it herself, what could he do? He didn't want this either; he had already tried his best to restrain his strength. Who knew Zhuang Ruoxin would be so fragile?

"Alright, alright, just pretend this never happened. Ruoxin has always cared about her reputation since she was little. If this gets out, she'll hate you to death, so keep this matter buried." Zhuang Wanshu glared at him.

"I know."

What else could he do? He could only agree.

After Zhuang Wanshu went inside, Zhuang Tong pulled Zhuang Xin aside and asked excitedly, "Little Brother, did you really beat Zhuang Ruoxin?"

"By chance," Zhuang Xin replied humbly.

"By chance? Ah, I don't care anymore, you won anyway! Hehe. Five years ago, I sparred with her and she gave me a black eye. Little Brother, can I ask you for a favor?"

"Uh, what is it?"

"It's just... next time she asks you to spar, help me get revenge and give her a black eye. Aim for the right side, be precise, and make sure it doesn't go away for a week. Then she'll see if she dares to bully me again," Zhuang Tong said with a sly smile.

"I'll try my best."

Zhuang Xin looked at Zhuang Tong, who was smiling mischievously, and sighed helplessly.

None of the people in the Zhuang family were easy to deal with. He had thought they were all virtuous like his Eldest Sister, but now it seemed he had overthought things.

Just as Zhuang Xin was sighing, his phone rang.

He picked it up and saw it was Xu Chi calling.

When he answered, he heard Xu Chi's excited voice: "Brother Zhuang, didn't you ask me to keep an eye on things at your maternal grandmother's house? Guess what news I got?"

"What news?" Zhuang Xin was taken aback by his excited voice.

"Haha! Aunt's family, they've been arrested. Apparently, it's for extortion and they're facing at least five years in prison. This is a relief, we won't have to worry about those people causing trouble anymore."

"Arrested? When did that happen?"

"Just now. I just got a call from my cousin, he saw it with his own eyes."

Zhuang Xin was silent for a moment, then asked, "Did my parents say anything?"

"Not about that. Apparently, your dad said he's leaving this matter to you and won't interfere. As for your mother, she didn't say much either. After all, Xu Pei's family has never had much affection for you, and you clarified things online, showing the neighbors the true face of Xu Pei's family. Now everyone is applauding."

"Really? That puts my mind at ease. I was worried my parents wouldn't be able to accept it." Zhuang Xin sighed. The reason he had forwarded all his parents' and grandmother's calls was precisely because he feared they might be too soft-hearted.

"It's fine, Brother Zhuang. Everyone knows what Xu Pei's family is like, don't they? Grandma and Grandpa both said they should reflect properly in prison and be honest people when they get out. Though I did hear that the neighbors want to marry their daughters to you, saying you're a capable man."