Is the Kid All Right?

After arranging for someone to prepare Zhuang Xin's room, Zhuang Wanshu was tired enough to be slightly out of breath. She lay down on the large bed that should have belonged to Zhuang Xin. "I'm exhausted. That brat, why has he been gone so long without coming back? Zhuang Ruoxin isn't even from our branch of the family. At most, she's your cousin. Have you forgotten your real sister now that you have a cousin? Great Grandfather is the one from the same bloodline as us."

As she spoke, she rolled over, sat up, and stretched.

Wait... She suddenly thought of something terrifying!

Zhuang Ruoxin had always had a problem with Zhuang Xin. Sending him to practice boxing with her was basically walking into a trap, wasn't it?

He still had not returned at this hour. Zhuang Xin was probably...

Thinking of that, she panicked.

She scrambled up, forgot even to put on her shoes, and ran out barefoot.

Downstairs, Zhuang Tong had only just returned. She was hugging a pile of snacks and watching television. When she saw Zhuang Wanshu run downstairs, she asked curiously, "Eldest Sister, where are you going in such a hurry?"

"Don't mention it. I arranged for Zhuang Xin to practice boxing with Ruoxin, and he still hasn't come back." Zhuang Wanshu said that and rushed out the door.

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

Back when Zhuang Tong had joined in the fun and practiced boxing with Zhuang Ruoxin, she had been punched into having a black eye. She had never dared go again after that.

Wasn't Eldest Sister sending Zhuang Xin over to get beaten up?

"No! I have to go take a look. Little Brother treats me so well. He even lent me the startup funds Great Grandfather gave him. I can't just watch him get hurt!" She stood up, waving her little fists while stuffing potato chips into her mouth.

But then she frowned. "But... but I can't beat her either. What if she punches me again and gives me another black eye? It hurt so much... boohoo."

"But... but he's my little brother. Ah! Zhuang Tong, what are you doing? Eldest Sister already went over there, so what are you afraid of?" She hurriedly climbed off the sofa, put on her shoes, and ran toward the gym.

As it turned out...

There was no one in the gym.

"Right, the boxing ring."

She ran outside, and then... there was no one at the boxing ring either.

"How strange. Why is nobody here?" She scratched her head and walked outside. When the butler saw her, he asked helplessly, "Miss Zhuang Tong, are you looking for Young Master Zhuang Xin?"

"Yes. How did you know?"

"Of course I know. The eldest miss asked me about him just now too. If you're looking for Young Master Zhuang Xin, you should check the medical room. Miss Zhuang Ruoxin had it pretty bad."

Zhuang Tong hurriedly nodded, not noticing the latter half of his words at all.

It was not until she reached the entrance to the medical room that she touched the back of her head. What had the butler meant?

Miss Zhuang Ruoxin had it pretty bad?

Had he misspoken?

Completely baffled, she walked inside.

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

"Miss Ruoxin, I know you like practicing boxing, but you still need to be more careful. This time, it wasn't anything serious, but what if..." The doctor sighed. This time, her vital areas had not been injured, but it was better to be safe than sorry.

Whoever that damned person was, they had hit her so hard. How dare they even beat Miss Ruoxin?

Zhuang Ruoxin shot Zhuang Xin a resentful glance. Feeling guilty, Zhuang Xin raised his head and gave a dry cough as he stared at the ceiling.

Zhuang Wanshu immediately noticed something was wrong. She walked over, grabbed Zhuang Xin, and was about to take him outside. Zhuang Ruoxin hurriedly gave him a look, as though saying, If you dare tell anyone about something this embarrassing, you're dead!

Zhuang Xin could only pretend not to see it and followed Eldest Sister into the hallway. Zhuang Tong came out as well and looked at Zhuang Xin curiously before asking first, "What happened to Sister Ruoxin? How did she get hurt?"

"Hehe! No need to think about it. It must have been our little brother's handiwork. I was worried something would happen to him, but in the end, Ruoxin was the one who got hurt. Ruoxin donated so much money for you at the gathering, and this is how you repay her?" Zhuang Wanshu was somewhat indignant. Her little brother really did not know how to handle things.

"This isn't my fault." Zhuang Xin was speechless. Zhuang Ruoxin had asked for it herself. What could he do? He had not wanted this either and had already tried his best to hold back his strength. Who would have thought Zhuang Ruoxin would be so unable to withstand a blow?

"All right, all right. Just pretend none of this ever happened. Ruoxin has cared about her pride since she was little. If word gets out, she'll hate you to death. So keep this matter to yourself." Zhuang Wanshu glared at him.

"I understand."

What else could he do? He could only agree.

But after Zhuang Wanshu went back inside, Zhuang Tong grabbed Zhuang Xin and asked excitedly, "Little Brother, did you really beat Zhuang Ruoxin?"

"By luck," Zhuang Xin said modestly.

"By luck? Ah, I don't care! You won anyway! Hehe, five years ago, I asked her to practice boxing with me, and she gave me a black eye. Little Brother, can I ask you for a favor?"

"Uh, what is it?"

"Well... next time she asks you to practice boxing with her, help me get revenge and give her a black eye. Hit the right side, and be accurate. Make sure it doesn't fade for a whole week. Let's see how she bullies me then." Zhuang Tong grinned slyly.

"I'll... do my best."

Looking at Zhuang Tong's particularly sly grin, Zhuang Xin sighed helplessly.

No one in the Zhuang family was easy to deal with. He had thought they were all as gentle and virtuous as Eldest Sister, but it seemed he had been overthinking things.

Just as Zhuang Xin was lamenting this, his phone rang.

When he picked it up, he saw that Xu Chi was calling.

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

"What news?" Zhuang Xin froze when he heard how excited Xu Chi sounded.

"Haha! Your eldest aunt's family got arrested. Apparently, it was for extortion, and they're facing at least five years in prison. Things will finally be peaceful now. We won't have to worry about them causing trouble anymore."

"They were arrested? When did that happen?"

"Just now. I only got a call from my cousin. He saw it with his own eyes."

Zhuang Xin fell silent for a while before asking, "Did my parents say anything?"

"Not really. Apparently, your father spoke up and said he was leaving this matter to you and would not ask questions. As for your mother, she did not say anything either. Xu Pei's family never had much of a relationship with yours anyway. Besides, you cleared things up online and let the neighbors see Xu Pei's family for what they really were. Everyone is applauding now."

"Is that so? Then I'm relieved. I was worried my parents wouldn't be able to accept it." Zhuang Xin sighed. The reason he had forwarded all calls to himself from his parents and grandmother was simply because he was afraid they would soften their hearts.

"It's fine, Brother Zhuang. Everyone knows what sort of people Xu Pei's family are, don't they? Grandma and Grandpa both said they should reflect properly in prison and behave honestly after they get out. But I also heard that all the neighbors want to marry their daughters to you. They say you're a capable man."