BXBX NOVEL Chapter 288 - Two-Hundred and Eighty-Eight: Younger Brother
Yun Liu grimly ‘escorted’ Gu He back to the Gu residence. She saw a sickly-looking Lin Yu sitting in the living room as soon as she entered the house and was stunned. Chang Hui immediately left Lin Yu to one side when she saw Gu He come through the door and worriedly asked, “What happened?
Why is Gu He back? Is today a school holiday?”
She looked toward Yun Liu before suddenly recalling that Lin Yu was here, so she quickly ordered the maid, “Go and call Miss Gu Man over to accompany our guest!”
Then she turned her attention to Gu He. “Auntie Chang Hui!” Gu He stammered aggrievedly and hid behind Chang Hui.
Chang Hui’s expression instantly turned cold, and she stared at Lin Yu, asking, “What’s going on? Why are you bullying your brother? I’ll have you know that our Gu He has never suffered a single grievance since he was a child. Each and every one of his sisters and cousins treats him like a gem! Our Gu He is a good and honest child—”
“Aunt Chang Hui, Gu He skipped school and was singing and drinking at a bar with Gu Fei, surrounded by several bar girls!” Yun Liu impassively interrupted Chang Hui.
Chang Hui got anxious when she heard that and shouted at Yun Liu, “That’s impossible!”
Yun Liu glared at Gu He—standing behind Chang Hui—and calmly stated, “Are you going to tell her yourself, or should I show Aunt Chang Hui the evidence?”
Gu He quickly grabbed Chang Hui when he heard this and whined, “Aunt Chang Hui, it was Gu Fei who brought me there; he said he wanted to take me out to experience the world. I didn’t know what kind of place it was; I didn’t go there on purpose. Aunt Chang Hui, I was wrong. It won’t happen again!”
Judging by how skillfully Gu He apologized, Yun Liu knew that the kid was a repeat offender and glared at him. Gu He looked away and hid behind Chang Hui, sticking to her like glue. “Auntie, I truly learned my lesson. It really won’t happen again. Don’t be angry, Auntie. Please forgive me this once.”
As he spoke, Gu He began to cry. Straight away, Chang Hui’s heart softened. She hugged his head and comforted him. “It’s okay; it’s okay. It’s good that you’ve learned your lesson. Now that you’ve realized your mistake, don’t do it again, alright?”
She sensed Gu He was very afraid of Yun Liu and frowned. “There’s no need to be so fierce to your little brother! If you have something to say, say it to him properly! He’s still a child; he doesn’t know better. Be more patient and teach him slowly; you’re his elder sister, so how can you bully him?”
Yun Liu didn’t expect Chang Hui to defend Gu He so. Recalling her mother’s instructions, she held back her anger and looked at Gu He. Her voice was gentle yet devoid of any warmth as she uttered, “Gu He, think about it carefully. I won’t stop you if you want to become a good-for-nothing playboy like Gu Fei.
After all, no matter how much you slack off and skate by in life, you have
Uncle, Auntie, Mom, Dad, and us—your cousins and sisters—to cover for you. However, we spoil and dote on you because we love you, but we can’t live your life for you. No matter how much we love you, we can’t live out your life for you!”
“Gu Fei is the main family’s only male heir, and you’re inferior to him in terms of background. You may be willing to be his lackey, but our branch of the family won’t tolerate it! Aunt Chang Hui, how and whether or not to punish him is up to you.” She had said her piece; it’s up to the others whether to listen or not. Yun Liu finally understood where her mother’s deep worry came from at this moment.
Gu He lowered his head. Chang Hui shot a disapproving glare at her before turning to Gu He and speaking in a gentle voice, “Alright, everything’s fine now. Go upstairs and get some rest. Don’t hang out with Gu Fei again.” Pardon granted, Gu He swiftly ran off, but Chang Hui still glared at Yun Liu in dissatisfaction. Yun Liu just submissively accepted it; she wouldn’t go into direct conflict with Chang Hui without her mother, Zheng Xiu, by her side— there was really no need for that.
Chang Hui didn’t think much of Yun Liu’s words just now, but they attracted Lin Yu’s attention. Lin Yu had heard about Yun Liu but never paid much attention to her because of their difference in status. Yun Liu’s words just now made Lin Yu realize that the woman was quite clear-minded and insightful. Lin Yu snuck a sideways glance at Yun Liu, thinking, ‘Shes much more capable than Gu Man and the other Gu family girls.’
Yun Liu sensed Lin Yu’s gaze and lifted her eyes to nod at her. Yun Liu was a little surprised when Gu Man appeared. ‘Ifs only been a few days since I last saw Gu Man; how did she become so haggard? Even her heavy make-up couldn’t hide her worn state,’ Yun Liu wondered.
Chang Hui frowned. “What on earth happened between you two girls? Why did you both get yourselves in such a state? Those who don’t know better might think the two of you are a couple having a fight!”
Lin Yu felt relieved. Just as she’d expected, Gu Man hadn’t dared to tell the Gu family about it. ‘Since that’s the case, don’t blame me for taking the opportunity to put an end to your intentions, Gu Man!’ Lin Yu thought.
Tears were already falling from her eyes before Lin Yu said anything. She grabbed Gu Man’s hand, crying, “Gu Man, I’m sorry! I’m here today to apologize to you on behalf of Xi Cheng. I’m sorry. I know Xi Cheng was an *sshole! He was drunk, mistook you for someone else, and imposed himself on you. I’m sorry! Please forgive him for the sake of our friendship..”