The more Gu Luoxi thought about it, the angrier she became. When her eldest brother came home, she immediately told him what had happened, embellishing the story.
After spending ages soothing Gu Luoxi, he went to find Gu Luosheng with a grim expression.
"Pleasant Goat and Pretty Goat, you two are a perfect pair. Boiling Goat, you want to come between them, but you just can't get in..."
As soon as Gu Yan reached the door, he heard Gu Luosheng singing.
His expression darkened.
Was his actual younger sister really all right in the head?
Gu Yan took a deep breath and raised his hand to knock.
Gu Luosheng opened the door and poked her little head out, blinking. "Big Brother, did you need something?"
Gu Luosheng had just finished showering. A towel was still wrapped around her head, and she wasn't wearing any makeup. Her skin was absolutely flawless.
For a moment, Gu Yan was dazed.
He hadn't expected... Gu Luosheng to be so pretty.
Why is Big Brother looking at me like that again? He doesn't actually have a crush on me, does he?
Hearing that thought instantly snapped Gu Yan back to his senses. He had almost forgotten how full of herself Gu Luosheng was.
He lowered his gaze, his expression growing a little colder. "May I come in?"
Huh? Could you maybe not? I haven't eaten the KFC Mom bought me yet... Mom said I had to hide it because I'm the only one in this family who got any. If Big Brother comes in, won't he steal mine?
"Don't worry. I won't eat your KFC." Gu Yan accidentally blurted it out.
"Huh? Did I just say that out loud?" Cute Gu gave an embarrassed little laugh.
Gu Yan froze too. He hadn't expected to answer Gu Luosheng's thoughts directly. Luckily, she hadn't noticed anything amiss.
In the end, Gu Luosheng stepped aside to let Gu Yan in.
The pink, girlish room left Gu Yan a little dazed. He hadn't expected his actual younger sister to have such a girly side.
But a moment later, Gu Yan remembered why he had come. "Why did you bully Xixi?"
He starts interrogating me the moment he walks in. How would a cannon-fodder character like me dare bully Gu Luoxi? She's the undisputed female lead, okay?
Actually, why does Big Brother still have time to bother with this nonsense? The case he's handling is about to go wrong. Xiao Yun is a total creep. He likes you! He'll show up at your door and kiss you, then use it to threaten you later.
Forget it, forget it. I'd better deal with my own problem first! Let me think about how to explain that Gu Luoxi is lying to you.
While Gu Luosheng tilted her head in thought, Gu Yan had already heard everything going through her mind.
Every word shocked him.
Xiao Yun liked him? No wonder something had felt off both times he had met Xiao Yun. So... it was because Xiao Yun liked him?
Instantly, Gu Yan felt his hair stand on end.
"Big Brother, believe me. I really didn't bully Gu Luoxi. Think about it. She prepared the clothes, and she chose to wear them herself. Could I possibly have forced her into them?" Gu Luosheng looked more solemn than someone applying to join the Party.
Listening to her, Gu Yan actually thought she had a point. Even under a lawyer's rigorous scrutiny, there wasn't a single hole in her argument.
"Big Brother, I know I only just came home, so of course you don't trust me. But time reveals a person's true character. You have to give me a chance, don't you?" Gu Luosheng still wanted to persuade him a little more. She didn't want him to die such a miserable death.
Gu Yan held a hand to his lips and coughed. "Don't provoke Xixi again. Her health is poor. If you really make her ill with anger, I certainly won't let you off easily."
After delivering that threat, Gu Yan left.
Gu Luosheng shook her head. Her health was poor?
It was all an act...
"Big Brother's gone. Now I can eat in peace." Looking at the KFC on the table, Gu Luosheng was practically bursting with happiness. Being able to eat without gaining weight was simply the best.
Gu Yan had just reached the living room when he heard someone knock on the door.
Puzzled, Gu Yan asked, "Who is it?"
He had assumed Gu Bai had forgotten his keys. Instead... the moment he opened the door... he was greeted by a bouquet of red roses.
Xia Zhiyun happened to come out to get some water. Seeing the flowers, she teased, "Whose admirer has come all the way to our doorstep?"
Gu Yan was puzzled too. He thought it might be one of his sister's fans. Some fans were pretty resourceful, after all, so it wouldn't be surprising if one actually tracked her down.
But when the roses were lowered and he saw the face behind them, Gu Yan jumped.
"Xiao Yun? What are you doing here? Did you come to see Xixi?" Gu Yan hadn't expected Xiao Yun to turn up at his door.
Xiao Yun looked bashful. He pressed his lips together before speaking shyly. "I... came to see you. Lawyer Gu, I like you!"
Mustering all his courage, Xiao Yun blurted out his feelings, then offered him the flowers.
Gu Yan's mind went blank.
????
A man had just confessed to him?
He suddenly remembered his younger sister's thoughts about him being forcibly kissed.
Gu Yan shuddered in fright. When he snapped out of it, he saw Xiao Yun lunging at him.
With a thud, Gu Yan fell straight to the floor.
"Big Brother, watch out!"
Luckily, Gu Luosheng came out just in time and shoved Xiao Yun away.
"Big Brother, are you okay?" Gu Luosheng glanced back at her brother behind her.
Gu Yan looked grim. "I'm fine."
Thank goodness Gu Luosheng had arrived in time. Otherwise... he really would have been forcibly kissed.
Xiao Yun had also been shoved to the floor and was now rather angry. "What are you doing? My feelings for Lawyer Gu are genuine, and I believe he definitely likes me too."
Gu Yan: ???
"Huh?" Gu Luosheng was dumbfounded too. "You're saying my big brother likes you?"
Xiao Yun huffed, looking utterly confident. "Of course. Every time Lawyer Gu looks at me, there's something different in his eyes. I think he must like me."
Gu Luosheng gave a dry laugh. "Confidence is a good thing, but blind confidence is just stupidity. When you have time, go get your brain checked."
"What do you mean? I think you're just jealous that Lawyer Gu and I truly love each other!" Xiao Yun angrily scrambled to his feet.
Gu Luosheng swallowed, then asked casually, "You never look in the mirror when you wash your face, do you?"
"How did you know?" Xiao Yun looked at Gu Luosheng in confusion.
Gu Luosheng blinked. "Because you genuinely have no idea where you stand. You actually dared come to my house to confess to my brother, and you even wanted to force a kiss on him? Please, dude. Next time, can you first figure out whether you're even in his league?"
Watching Gu Luosheng keep helping him out of this mess, Gu Yan felt a little touched. Then he glanced at Gu Luoxi nearby, who seemed to have been watching the show the whole time.
Still... Gu Luosheng had quite a sharp tongue. She hadn't used a single swear word, but listening to her felt incredibly satisfying.
"Lawyer Gu, tell this crazy woman that we truly love each other, don't we?" Xiao Yun's face reddened as he asked shyly.
Gu Yan backed away two steps, utterly horrified. "You've got the wrong idea. I only see you as a client. I have no feelings for you whatsoever. Even if I did like someone, it would be a girl. Xiao Yun, please don't joke about me like this."
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