He knew things wouldn't be so simple. When had Su He ever respected him as her brother? She always put him to use when needed and dismissed him when not.
Fortunately, he had the foresight not to swallow the water, or else he'd be swallowing this silent grievance.
"If brother has such an attitude, it would be better not to bother with your sister, lest she seems unreasonable."
"This time the exam results weren't great. If our mother finds out... oh well, oh well, I might not make it to the day you get married, so let your sister bear it herself."
Seeing her plan uncovered, Su He began her performance again, using the plaintive and self-pitying tone of Lin Daiyu. Anyone unaware might think she had suffered great injustice.
But he's been seeing this act for over ten years and has long become immune to it. He coldly replied, "Enough with that. I doubt this is just about doing poorly on the test. Spill it, what else is going on?"
[The pretentious sister had a conflict with a classmate, and they got into a fight. It's a woman's battlefield; men should be cautious about joining.]
Su Qing: Σ(°△°
His sister got into a fight? That's not a small issue.
He knew things weren't that simple; the real problem lies here.
He looked at Su He's face but didn't find any injuries, which reassured him.
"Brother~ Brother~~"
"Your sister really underperformed this time, please help me out, I'd be endlessly grateful."
Su Qing: →_→
"I'll ask you one last time, otherwise, don't blame me if I report to mother. Also, speak properly."
Su Qing had no mercy for his sister's whining, and even found it a bit amusing, letting her act high and mighty; he wanted to see how she'd handle this time.
Hearing this, Su He's expression immediately fell. After hesitating, she sighed and said, "Fine, I'll tell."
"I had a minor conflict with a classmate, and the teacher found out."
Su Qing: "Are you sure it was minor?"
"Uh... I couldn't hold back and threw a punch because she was bad-mouthing me, spreading rumors that I was dating a guy from another class. The teacher even talked to me." Su He admitted truthfully, unable to hide it any longer.
To put it simply, it was just a spat among kids. His sister, Su He, got her looks from their grandparents; she was outstanding even among girls, naturally attracting some boys.
The classmate she mentioned might have been a bit foul-mouthed out of jealousy, and since Su He couldn't tolerate such nonsense, things couldn't end peacefully.
"Wait, are you sure it's a parent-teacher meeting?"
Su He: "Of course, it's a mini parent-teacher meeting."
"Mini... doesn't that mean they'll be calling parents?" Su Qing exclaimed, widening his eyes.
Su He: "Hehe!"
"Hehe your ass... you're something else!"
If their mom found out, whether it was true or not, a lecture would be inevitable.
Dating, well, that's a college thing; high school is too early.
"Did you get hurt?" Seeing the aside stopped, Su Qing confirmed and asked.
"Of course not, I learned Arresting Skill from Sister Jun. When Su He heard this, she immediately perked up arrogantly, as if she had done something great.
Su Qing: -_-|||
That Sister Jun is the daughter of Uncle Li, who goes fishing with their dad. Her name is Li Zijun, four years older than Su Qing, and is now an honorable police officer, really formidable in terms of martial prowess.
"Hmph, as if I don't know you?"
"I admit Sister Jun is a heroine, but at best, you can throw a clumsy punch, a windmill. Did the other person fight back, were they hurt?" Su Qing continued to ask.
Since he knew his sister was fine, he had to ask about the other person.
"No problem. Actually, we were just pulling at each other when classmates separated us, but unfortunately the teacher saw. Brother~~ you won't leave me hanging, right~~" Su He started whining and shaking his arm.
Ever since she was little, whenever she got into trouble, she clung to him, a habitual offender.
"Alright, alright, I'll go, but I have conditions." Su Qing calmly peeled away her hand.
Hearing this, Su He immediately beamed with joy. "Thanks, bro, I knew you wouldn't leave me be! If you can sort things out with the teacher, I'll introduce my classmate Wenwen as your girlfriend after the college entrance exam, how about it?"
Su Qing: (‵□′)───C＜─___-)||
"You've got principles, huh? Knowing well enough to wait until graduation. I'm most disappointed by people like you who sell out brothers."
Su Qing harshly pinched Su He's face, pulling it until her once delicate face was completely distorted.
After all, he just got set up by unfaithful Old A yesterday, and was looking for an outlet for his anger.
"Ouch, ouch, brother, I was wrong," Su He pleaded for mercy but continued, refusing to give up, "If Wenwen doesn't work, there's still Tongtong, why are you in such a rush!"
Su Qing: "Hey, am I being too lenient with you?"
"Those classmates of yours, flat on both sides, so small and funny, what would I need them for? Your brother's taste isn't that unique."
Indeed, although Su Qing wasn't very old, he preferred older women and had no interest in immature girls. His sister's attempt to bribe him was wishful thinking.
"Ha, I knew you liked Sister Jun. You've been her little follower ever since you were young, turns out you like that type."
Hearing this, Su Qing shivered, hurriedly covered her mouth, and instinctively glanced around, then glared at her. "Are you trying to get your brother killed?"
"These words can't be said, you know that? She's a police officer now. Do you know how serious the charge of assaulting a police officer is?"
"Listen, I won't ask for much, just five hundred!" Su Qing quietly held out a hand.
"What? Five hundred? Why don't you just rob me!"
"Robbery isn't this quick."
"You... Brother~~" Su He continued to whine, attempting to make him relent.
In response, Su Qing showed no signs of yielding and even sneered, "Five hundred is already too little; don't think I don't know, your little treasury is still well-stocked."
You see, his sister still gets a fair amount of money as New Year's gifts each year, and doesn't spend much usually, so she definitely has money. If he waited until after her college exams, he might even have to chip in.
"No money, but I'll give my life!" Su He replied defiantly.
Su Qing shrugged, "Then I'm afraid I'm powerless."
"You old rascal, I'll fight you to the end!" With that, Su He lunged from the passenger seat but was firmly pressed on the forehead by a large hand. Her arms flailed in the air but fell inches short, a classic display of bloodline suppression.
"Su He?"
At that moment, a soft voice was heard outside the car, causing the two inside to immediately calm down.
Su Qing turned to see a tall woman standing outside, dressed in a green long skirt with her hair flowing over her shoulders. Her delicate features were adorned with glasses, emanating an intellectual and sophisticated aura.
How to say, her appearance instantly struck a chord in his heart.
While Su Qing was in a daze, Su He quickly greeted from the passenger seat, "Hello, Ms. Hu."
"Hmm, you... what are you doing?" the woman outside inquired.
"Ah? Ms. Hu, this is my brother, picking me up from school!" Su He hurriedly explained, afraid of further misunderstandings.
"Right, right, I'm her brother. Hello, teacher," Su Qing greeted politely, about to get out of the car.
Hearing that, Ms. Hu heaved a sigh of relief, gently pressed against the car door and said, "No need to get out, I was just asking. Drive safe, I'm leaving too."
With that, she smiled at them, nodded, and gracefully turned to leave, leaving only a trace of fragrance behind.
"Sis, I've decided. Next week at your mini parent-teacher meeting, as a brother, I cannot shirk the duty to help my sister in need. I will be there on time."
"By the way, does Ms. Hu have a boyfriend?" Su Qing quickly asked, earnestly.
Su He: →_→
"I asked you to handle the teacher, not to get involved with her, brother, get a grip!"
"Don't worry, your brother knows his limits."
Su He: ...
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