Do You Have an Eldest Brother and a Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Brother Too?

"If I hadn't come in person, my girl would have spent the night here, and who knows how she would have been treated."

His voice didn't seem to carry much emotion, yet everyone present felt somewhat in awe of him.

Not everyone knew what the title Second Master Bo meant. Only those truly close to the center of power understood the weight those words carried.

But even if they didn't know, they understood what it meant for someone to command such respect from Qin Taizhang.

Deputy Director Zheng, at least, knew it meant his career and future could be snapped in two at any moment.

Starting now!

His face had gone pale.

The elderly man who had spoken to Director Qin earlier was the old Chinese medicine doctor. Shen Daozhang's name was no small one in South City. When Qin Taizhang was injured years ago, Shen Daozhang had treated him and saved his life.

As for Wen Li'an, the Wen Family's connections in South City had always been considerable, and he was on speaking terms with Director Zhou. What was more, Wen Li'an was the most outstanding member of the Wen Family's generation.

Qin Taizhang said solemnly, "I'll get to the bottom of this and make sure Second Master Bo gets an explanation."

"Tsk, whether there's an explanation or not is for my girl to decide."

Qin Taizhang's expression tightened slightly. He turned and glanced at Director Zhou, who immediately understood and had someone bring Ji Chuxing out.

Two minutes later, Ji Chuxing did come out. She froze for a moment when she saw the crowd outside.

The old doctor, who had watched Ji Chuxing being taken away, was the most worried. "Little Divine Doctor, how are you?"

Wen Li'an said nothing, standing to the side as he watched Ji Chuxing.

Even now, he hadn't entirely figured out how he had ended up involving himself in this matter.

He had simply had a gut feeling that the girl with the resolute gaze was nothing like Zhou Ru had described.

A smile touched Bo Yanchen's lips. When he saw Ji Chuxing, he beckoned to her.

Ji Chuxing nodded to the old doctor. "I'm fine."

She walked over to Bo Yanchen.

Bo Yanchen had already taken a box of milk tablets from his pocket. "Eat these first."

Expressionless, Ji Chuxing took them and tossed two into her mouth. Somehow, Bo Yanchen produced a large cup of milk tea and handed it to her.

Ji Chuxing's mood instantly improved.

Behind them, Fang He's mouth twitched, but not a single person present dared speak.

Bo Yanchen looked Ji Chuxing up and down several times. Only after making sure she was all right did he relax and pull her to his side. "Come on, let's go home."

"Hey, Little Divine Doctor!" The old doctor came to his senses and hurriedly called out.

Ji Chuxing looked back and nodded to him. "I'm fine. Thank you for today."

Ji Chuxing's sudden politeness left the old doctor a little unaccustomed to it. Wen Li'an's expression remained aloof, but his eyes kept straying to her.

Would she... thank me too?

But he waited until the old doctor and Ji Chuxing had finished exchanging pleasantries, and still didn't get a "thank you" from her.

He felt a little sad.

Ji Chuxing had taken two steps toward the exit with Bo Yanchen when she suddenly stopped. "Director Qin."

Director Qin's expression tightened. "Miss Ji, please go ahead!"

Ji Chuxing smiled faintly. "I just remembered something. I came to South City once three years ago and witnessed a car accident on Golden Elephant Avenue. Two people died. One was a truck driver, and his name was... Zhou Ningcheng, I think."

Director Qin froze at first, then seemed to recall something, and his expression turned grave.

Two steps behind him, beads of sweat ran down Deputy Director Zheng's forehead, leaving him in an utterly sorry state.

He wanted to stop Ji Chuxing from speaking, but he couldn't. Faced with Qin Taizhang's broad, steadfast back and Bo Yanchen's gaze, he wasn't even in a position to open his mouth.

A hint of a smile on her lips, Ji Chuxing gave him a mild reminder. "I have a classmate whose surname is Zhou too. But she keeps saying she's a murderer's daughter, while what I know is that her father was the victim. I find it pretty puzzling. I wonder if that's something you handle."

Director Qin's expression was grave. "Don't worry. I'm taking over this matter!"

Ji Chuxing nodded and said nothing more, leaving with Bo Yanchen.

The old doctor and Wen Li'an said no more either and followed them out.

Lu Xing was outside with an arm supported, as were Zhao Feifei and the others. Even Zhou Sixue was there.

She had since learned what had happened and that it had started because of her. She was waiting outside now, her eyes red. Fortunately, Zhao Feifei and Lu Xing hadn't chased her away.

When they saw Ji Chuxing come out, Zhao Feifei, Wu Hao, and Lu Xing all rushed over. "God Ji, are you okay?"

Ji Chuxing raised her brows slightly. "I'm fine. I just came in to give a statement."

The group was speechless. Do you take us for clueless three-year-olds?

Zhou Sixue stood behind them, unsure whether she should come forward. Lu Xing and Zhao Feifei, meanwhile, noticed Bo Yanchen beside Ji Chuxing.

Although he sat in a wheelchair, it was hard to overlook his presence.

Lu Xing's expression turned peculiar. A closer look revealed a trace of awe on his face. "S-Second Master."

Bo Yanchen looked at him with a gentle smile.

Lu Xing had grown up in the Capital, but this was the first time he had seen this master look so gentle. He swallowed, not daring to make a sound, and stood two steps away.

Zhao Feifei looked Ji Chuxing over from head to toe, while Wu Hao chattered beside them, asking whether she was hungry or hurt and things like that.

Bo Yanchen watched from the side, in a good mood.

The girl did have some friends at school. It looked like they got along quite well with her.

Though the impatience in her eyes was almost spilling over, she didn't reject everyone's concern.

She even took the initiative to comfort another girl. "It's not your fault. Don't overthink it."

Although her tone was somewhat stiff, as though she had never done such a thing before, and even a little awkward, Bo Yanchen simply liked watching her.

The girl was so full of life.

"All right, all right, kids."

Seeing that the stray tuft of hair on the girl's head was practically about to stand on end, Bo Yanchen couldn't help speaking up. "Your God Ji is fine. It's late, so go home and get some sleep. You have school tomorrow."

Only then did the group reluctantly leave.

Ji Chuxing breathed a sigh of relief.

Wen Li'an stood not far away, watching the scene with a complicated expression. Ji Chuxing suddenly turned and looked at him.

Wen Li'an immediately became serious and proper.

Ji Chuxing seemed a little sleepy. She touched her nose. "Thanks."

Wen Li'an froze. When he realized Ji Chuxing was speaking to him, he felt fireworks burst into bloom in his heart.

His stern face softened, and a smile spread to the corners of his eyes. "You're welcome. We're family. If anything happens in the future, you can come to me."

I... I count as your eldest brother too.

But Wen Li'an didn't say those words. Ji Chuxing waved a hand. "I have nothing to do with the Wen Family."

Wen Li'an wanted to say something but stopped. Bo Yanchen glanced at him and reminded him mildly, "Eldest Young Master Wen, it's late. My girl needs to go home and rest."

He even wanted to claim kinship with the girl. He was dreaming.

Wen Li'an paused and frowned, saying no more. Ji Chuxing didn't much care either and got into the car with Bo Yanchen.

The car moved slowly through the night.

Bo Yanchen looked Ji Chuxing over several times. "Kid, you thanked everyone else. Aren't you going to thank me?"

Ji Chuxing slurped her jelly, her voice muffled. "Mm, thanks."

"Who are you thanking?"

Ji Chuxing said, "...Thank you, Second Brother?"

"Kid, do you have an eldest brother and a third, fourth, fifth, and sixth brother too?"

Ji Chuxing paused and glanced at Bo Yanchen. "No," she said slowly.

"Then what should you call me?" The man's face drew slowly closer, a hint of coaxing in his gentle eyes.

He was outrageously beautiful.

Ji Chuxing said nothing. She turned her head away and watched the streetlights recede outside the car window.

Bo Yanchen sighed with a laugh and rubbed the top of her head with his large hand. "You little ingrate."

Ji Chuxing slurped up the last of her jelly and turned to glance at him. In just these past two days, he had already grown used to carrying a few milk tablets. He casually pulled one from his trouser pocket and gave it to her.

"The last one tonight. Punishment for a naughty kid. From now on, remember to call me."

Though he said that, the smile in his eyes was gentle, like a pool of warm spring water that drew people close.

Ji Chuxing slowly accepted it but didn't eat it. She lowered her eyes to look at the milk tablet in her hand.

The man had already held a white phone out to her. "Take it. Your brother's number is saved in it, on the emergency key. From now on, if you can't come back on time after school, remember to let me know. If something happens at school, remember to tell me too."

Ji Chuxing took it in a daze. The man's warm, broad palm gently stroked the top of her head. "Our Xingbao has a home too, so remember to let the family know you're safe. With your brother here, our Xingbao can do whatever she wants from now on, as long as she's happy."

Ji Chuxing looked at the white phone, silent the whole way.

The trip wasn't long, and they soon returned to the residence.

When the car stopped, she jumped out first. Fang He helped Bo Yanchen out, and just as he settled into his wheelchair, the girl's quiet voice reached his ears.

"Thank you, Brother."

Second Master Bo was satisfied. Even the strange-tasting drink the girl brought him that evening seemed a little sweeter.