Shang Shujue looked up at him. The sunlight shone perfectly on his eyelashes, reflecting the color of his pupils into a golden hue. He seemed to remember something and suddenly smiled, his eyes sparkling brightly.
"I know who it is. Second Brother must have taken in all those who were eliminated from the training camp, right?"
"He's really shrewd now. After being tricked by his subordinates before, he now chooses his own people to sign, hahaha... but he has a good eye for talent."
Shang Shunan walked up to him, raised his hand and ruffled his hair. The texture was indeed as he had imagined—fluffy, like a little ball of yarn, so fun to curl up.
"Yes, it was Xiao Jue who inspired him. Xiao Jue is the smartest baby in our family. Let's go, do you want to eat something on the way? I'll order it first, brother."
Shang Shujue was a little stiff when Shang Shunan patted his head. He had never had his head patted by an elder before. It was a strange feeling, but it also warmed his heart.
"I'm fine with anything, but bro, could you please not mess up my hair next time? You've ruined my hairstyle, how am I supposed to go out like this?"
Shang Shujue muttered to herself, using a mirror to cover her face, making it seem as if she was angry and fixing her hair. In reality, she was hiding her inner shock and her ears turning bright red.
"You think a quick tousle and a spray of hairspray is all it takes to style your hair? That's way too time-consuming. Could you please spend five minutes redoing it to set it?"
"..." How can you talk so rudely? I clearly spent ten minutes! And how was it casual?!
Shang Shunan accidentally licked his lips and almost poisoned himself. If Su Youchuan were there, he would definitely sigh and say that the Shang Family family's sharp tongue is hereditary!
Shang Shujue was speechless for a moment, then rolled her Little Bai slightly before deciding to tattle, "I'm going to tell Mom you insulted me, and I'll make her dock your allowance!"
"Oh~" Shang Shunan, who owned half of the Shang Family and even controlled the finances, providing pocket money for her family, glanced at Shang Shujue indifferently, "Then I'm really scared."
Shang Shujue: "..." Suddenly, he felt like he was the clown.
Shang Shujue got into Shang Shunan's car, and the two of them chatted like idiots the whole way. Shang Shujue would say something, and Shang Shunan would reply with something. Every word he said hit the nail on the head, and they had a witty and engaging exchange.
Before speaking with Shang Shunan, Shang Shujue had always thought he was the aloof and domineering type. He never expected that not only was he not aloof, but he was also a chatterbox with a sharp tongue. His mouth could talk even more than his own, and he was truly impressed. He never won a single word against him.
If you keep arguing with me, you'll be single for life!
When the car stopped in the horse farm parking lot, Shang Shujue couldn't take it anymore and ended the argument with a single sentence. Sure enough, Shang Shunan didn't dare to argue with him anymore.
He really can't stay single forever; after all, he has someone in his heart. Although he hasn't confessed his feelings yet, what if he gets rejected when he does confess because of this?
He dared not gamble, and this commotion had completely erased the slight awkwardness between him and his brother.
Moreover, Shang Shujue is becoming increasingly unrestrained in showing herself in front of him, instead of holding back or constantly trying to maintain a certain persona.
"Not bad, that sharp tongue is definitely befitting of a Shang Family. You've graduated! No wonder you were taught by your elder brother since childhood—sharp-tongued and quick-witted, excellent!"
"..." Shang Shujue looked at Shang Shunan's expressionless face as he praised someone, a look of suspicion and disbelief flashing in his eyes. Wait, is this really his brother? That's too much! ꐦ≖ ≖
" Xiao Jue! You're finally here!!!"
Shang Shujue snorted at Shang Shunan and got out of the car. Just as she stood still, Shang Shuchen appeared out of nowhere.
But Shang Shujue couldn't see him from his perspective. He was searching for the source of the sound in the vast forest. Before he could even see which direction the person was in, Shang Shuchen hugged him tightly.
"Little brother—I miss you so much! A day apart feels like three, four, five, or even six autumns!"
Shang Shuchen shouted in an exaggerated manner, then shook Shang Shujue while holding her. Shang Shujue was dizzy for a moment, then felt a sharp pain in her toes and quickly pushed him away.
"Oh my god! (ͼ̤͂ ͜ ͽ̤͂)✧ Second brother, you stepped on my foot!"
"Oh dear, I'm so sorry, Xiao Jue, your second brother didn't see your feet... Hello, eldest brother, cough cough, let's not talk about that now."
Shang Shuchen was startled when he accidentally stepped on Shang Shujue's foot. He quickly apologized, then looked up and greeted Shang Shunan politely but urgently before turning back to continue talking to Shang Shujue.
"You've come at the perfect time! You can teach them to ride horses right now. They're even happier than I am to hear you're coming!"
"Wow? You really signed them all from the training camp? They all agreed to follow you? That's amazing..."
"Hey, why are you bringing this up? Were you talking about horseback riding?"
Shang Shuchen pulled the limping Shang Shujue away. Shang Shunan got out of the car and watched their departing figures, a strange sense of desolation welling up in her heart.
He adjusted his glasses, sighed softly, and sighed, "Sigh, being the eldest child in the family means being unloved by my parents and disliked by my younger brother..."
"Big brother! Are you getting ready for winter in front of the carriage?! Hurry up and catch up! Weren't you going to take me to see the new horse you bought? You're not going to back out and not want to give it to me, are you?"
Halfway there, Shang Shujue realized that only Shang Shuchen seemed to be chattering away beside him; Shang Shunan was nowhere to be seen. He looked around in confusion but couldn't find anyone.
When I turned around, I saw him looking down at the grass, not sure if he was counting ants or something. I immediately called out to him, "You can't let the horse that's already in your mouth fly away!"
Shang Shunan looked up instantly and saw her two younger brothers waiting for her. She was deeply moved and hugged them both tightly, rubbing their hair. "Good brothers."
Shang Shujue & Shang Shuchen: "..." Is he out of his mind?
The three of them first went to the makeshift sheltered filming studio that Shang Shuchen and his team had set up, and greeted the staff and actors who were filming. There were five actors, all of whom had signed with Shangyu after being eliminated from the trainee program.
Their names are Wen Shaojie, Xia Dongyuan, Fang Shaodong, Han Ziqi, and Zhao Yuanli. Shang Shujue had never met them, but they all knew him very well.
This is the first time Shang Shujue has met them, but for them, they are old acquaintances.
As for Hu Zhiyuan and the other three, they had long been sent to film sets by Shang Shuchen and were now scattered in various places, extremely busy.
" Brother Jue, it's been a long time! How have you been? We were all terrified when we saw you faint."
" Brother Jue, it's been a long time! I never thought I'd actually sign with your brother's company. I'm so happy. Thank you for coming to the training camp."
" Brother Jue, good afternoon. I heard from President Shang that you're an excellent horse rider. Could I ask to ride with you in a group later? You can teach me first, and then I'll teach the others."
"Hey! Wen Shaojie, stop being shameless! Brother Jue should teach me first. I'm smart!"
Teach me first!
"Hey, stop arguing! You haven't introduced yourselves yet. I bet Brother Jue doesn't even know your names! Brother Jue, I'm Xia Dongyuan. You might not know me, but it's nice to meet you."
As soon as Xia Dongyuan finished speaking, the four people who had been arguing turned around and stared at him, their eyes filled with regret.
Damn it, I forgot about that! Xia Dongyuan, you scheming boy! How did you get there first?! (˵>ㅿ<˵)
Surrounded by enthusiasm, Shang Shujue: "..."
Having witnessed the face-changing technique firsthand, it's no wonder Shang Shuchen and Shang Shunan were so enthusiastic; so that's what they were after!
The four people quickly came over to introduce themselves. Shang Shujue was about to say something after hearing their names when Nuomi spoke up, saying there was some gossip.
[Hmm! What melon? Whose melon?! Tell me quickly!]
The crowd, hearing their innermost thoughts for the first time: A ghost!!!
Shang Shuchen and the others, who were used to this, asked: Where's the melon?!
Startled, Shang Shunan thought, "..." She almost forgot about her brother's true feelings, but thankfully her expression was on point...