After hearing that torrent of Lu Xiaoxiao's thoughts, Lu Yubai shuddered and reflexively backed away, wishing he could put eight hundred meters between himself and Chen Xiwan.
No... no way? What had he just heard?
This woman, who looked so gentle and understanding, was actually going to stab his eldest brother in the back and bankrupt their family?!
No! He didn't want to end up miserably sleeping under a bridge!
Unlike Lu Xunli, who always had his own way of judging things, Lu Yubai was a fairly simple thinker. Ever since his attitude toward Lu Xiaoxiao had shifted from contempt to awed respect, he had treated everything in her inner thoughts as an imperial decree.
There was no other reason for it. Mostly, he was scared of this supernatural power-and even more scared of Lu Xiaoxiao's strength and methods.
Maybe Lu Xiaoxiao was merely annoyed with Chen Xiwan right now, but who knew whether she would take it out on him the very next second!
No, no, no! He didn't want another midnight scare involving snakes!
Remembering that last terrifying night, Lu Yubai couldn't help shivering. Even his lips trembled when he spoke again. "R-right, sis, you're right. I just remembered I've only... only done my homework once."
"As a senior who loves studying... I should... I should tear it up and do it again! Right, no more games! I'm going upstairs to study right now! I'll study hard and improve every day!"
After that incoherent declaration of loyalty, Lu Yubai prepared to leave in a panic.
Chen Xiwan froze at his reaction, then noticed that he had left his phone on the couch. She quickly picked it up and hurried after him. "Yubai, wait! You haven't taken your phone!"
"Sorry... I was so focused on playing games with you