Tang Wutong's efforts to "protect her little brother" instantly made the atmosphere rather delicate.
As she watched Gu Yue, Wang Qiu'er, and Wu Siduo eyeing him like Tigers watching their prey, the alarms in her heart blared at full volume.
No, I can't let Wulin stay here any longer!
Tang Wutong silently made up her mind. If he stays any longer, these little fox spirits will spirit my brother away!
She took a deep breath and put on an elegant smile again, though her eyes held a trace of unquestionable authority.
"Wulin, come with me for a moment."
Tang Wutong suddenly spoke, her tone carrying a hint of command.
Tang Wulin was already feeling uncomfortable under Gu Yue's, Wang Qiu'er's, and Wu Siduo's gazes. Hearing his sister call him, he felt as though he had been granted a pardon and hurriedly nodded. "Oh, okay, Sis."
Seeing this, Tang Wutong immediately stepped forward, grabbed Tang Wulin's wrist, and firmly pulled him away from Gu Yue.
"Gu Yue, carry on chatting. Wulin and I have something to discuss."
Tang Wutong smiled faintly at Gu Yue and the others, but there was a trace of distance in that smile.
As Gu Yue watched Tang Wutong pull Tang Wulin away, a hint of helplessness flickered in her eyes. She said nothing, merely letting go of his hand in silence.
Wang Qiu'er and Wu Siduo also quietly lowered their heads without saying anything more.
Tang Wutong pulled Tang Wulin through the crowd toward a corner of the banquet hall.
"Sis, why are you dragging me away?"
Tang Wulin stumbled a little as his sister pulled him along and asked with a puzzled expression.
"You've got the nerve to ask!"
Tang Wutong stopped, turned around, and shot Tang Wulin a fierce glare. "Do you have any