Chen Ming's gaze was gentle, like that of a tender older brother indulgently doting on his little sister, while Na'er seemed to have choked on her words and could not say a single thing.
She felt utterly frustrated. Clearly, Gu Yue had inexplicably gone into heat—it had absolutely... absolutely nothing to do with her! Why had she ended up like this while the other party was completely fine?
Na'er felt wronged. Her brother had even misunderstood her—would he think she was a bad girl now?
"Brother... listen to my explanation. Na'er really isn't that kind of person..."
Tears welled in her eyes as she looked at him, wanting to explain herself. She really had been wronged—somehow, she had been deliberately made to look like this.
"Alright, I'll listen to your explanation. But I believe Na'er has always been a good girl."
Chen Ming gently stroked her head. How could he not know what kind of girl Na'er was? She was as innocent as could be.
There had to be a reason behind this. Seeing the trust in his eyes, delight flashed through Na'er's beautiful silver eyes. Wonderful—her brother really did love her.
"Brother!"
Na'er suddenly lunged forward and hugged him. Water splashed everywhere in an instant, leaving Chen Ming drenched.
"Alright, Na'er, wash up first. You're still bathing."
Helplessly, he patted her pert little butt, signaling for her to pay attention. Na'er's face reddened slightly, but she still smiled sweetly and said:
"Brother, do you want to bathe with me? It's been so long since we bathed together. I can scrub your back."
"That won't be necessary. Wash properly."
Chen Ming declined the invitation to take a bath together. After Na'er finished washing and changed into a pure white bathrobe, she sat before the vanity while he dried and combed