Close to noon, Zhong Xinkai was dragged up to Lin Shuguang's floor under Zhong Xinyue's "stern instructions." He hesitated before the door just steps away, then turned to look at his older sister.
Zhong Xinyue crouched by the stairwell and gave him an easygoing smile that said he would "die" if he didn't go.
"Crazy woman..." Zhong Xinkai muttered resentfully.
Unfortunately, he couldn't beat her, so he could only grit his teeth, force himself to look composed, and walk up to Lin Shuguang's door. He knocked lightly and, forced into service, called softly, "Brother Lin, it's almost noon. Are you hungry?"
Then the door opened, and he went inside.
Watching from the stairwell, Zhong Xinyue widened her eyes, genuinely feeling a little regretful...
From then on, Zhong Xinkai followed Lin Shuguang around like a little shadow, saying "Brother Lin" at every turn. Although Zhong Xinyue was envious, her pride meant she could only offer Lin Shuguang a reserved smile.
In her view, Lin Shuguang had to be an expert if even Uncle Ling bowed his head to him. She had intended to have her younger brother sound him out so she could ask him questions about the Martial Dao.
Who knew Zhong Xinkai would turn into a lackey? With Lin Shuguang backing him up, he had even started ignoring the meaningful looks she gave him as his older sister!
It was too much!
At lunch, Zhong Xinyue took a knife and sliced the steak on her plate into thin shreds right in front of Zhong Xinkai.
Zhong Xinkai: "..."
As though he had received a death threat, he began sticking to Lin Shuguang without leaving his side.
"Brother Lin, are you thirsty? I'll pour you some water..."
"Brother Lin, I've always admired great experts like you..."
"Brother Lin, honestly, what