Shen Yu sounded utterly serious, his eyes wide and round as he gripped Shen Xubai's arm with both hands, terrified that his brother might do something foolish and raise the bid.
After all, his interference seemed completely nonsensical, and business decisions could hardly be left to a kid who hadn't even grown up yet. Though he seemed unreasonable, Shen Yu couldn't come up with any other excuse.
Shen Xubai's gaze fell on the anxious Shen Yu. The young boy looked deeply worried, bouncing in place with urgency while keeping a fierce watch on his raised right hand.
Amused by his little brother's stern expression, Shen Xubai didn't ask why. He simply let his arm drop under Shen Yu's pull, then ruffled his hair.
"Big brother?" Shen Yu looked bewildered. Since Shen Xubai hadn't spoken, he had no idea whether his brother was willing to listen to his nonsense.
"I think you make a very good point." Shen Xubai chuckled. Something this important should have required investigation, but faced with Shen Yu's big, expectant eyes, he somehow found himself nodding.
Beside them, Chu Yansheng raised an eyebrow at the brothers. Shen Xubai's unhesitating agreement in particular made it look as though he knew something.
Noticing Chu Yansheng's probing gaze, Shen Xubai remained composed, entirely unsurprised by his perceptiveness. He even explained with interest, "My little brother has all sorts of odd ideas. Don't mind him, President Chu."
Chu Yansheng narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze moving between the brothers. He certainly didn't believe Shen Xubai would waver over a single remark from his brother, but looking at Shen Yu's tense little face, he somehow found himself agreeing too.
"I think my little brother has a point. 'Going to collapse'... that does sound rather unlucky."
Shen Yu had been touched by his