Xu Jiawei, standing nearby, took in all their reactions.
He could not help rolling his eyes, feeling rather helpless.
They were Titled Douluo of his empire, after all.
Legitimate, officially recognized powerhouses-why did every one of them look so cheap?
Despite those thoughts, Xu Jiawei's expression promptly changed.
A meaningful smile appeared on his face.
"Jiujiu, how are things going between you and Bai Luo?"
He certainly was not trying to curry favor with Bai Luo.
He was merely concerned about his little sister's lifelong happiness.
It absolutely had nothing to do with Bai Luo's strategic importance or the unfathomably powerful backing behind him.
Ahem.
At most, those were incidental benefits.
Seeing her elder brother's nosy gaze, how could Xu Jiujiu fail to understand the calculations running through his mind?
She did not find them objectionable, though.
After all, Xu Jiujiu was already in love with Bai Luo. What Xu Jiawei hoped for was exactly what she hoped for, too.
Outwardly, however, Xu Jiujiu's tone was far from pleasant.
She shot her elder brother a reproachful glance and snapped:
"How else would they be?"
"Same as always!"
How keen was Xu Jiawei's ability to read people?
He noticed the faint blush on Xu Jiujiu's fair face at a glance.
He knew his dear little sister was merely being stubborn, refusing to admit her feelings.
However, when Xu Jiujiu said her relationship with Bai Luo remained unchanged, Xu Jiawei frowned.
The more he learned about Bai Luo, the more clearly he understood the strategic value Bai Luo held.
That made him all the more eager for things to work out between Xu Jiujiu and Bai Luo.
Hearing that there had not been much progress, Xu Jiawei grew a little anxious.
He spoke earnestly:
"Jiujiu, sometimes you need to take a little