Bi Xia leaned against the door, staring at the word ’Fourth Brother’ on her phone. She dialed again, but the response was always the beeping sound and that extremely gentle mechanical electronic female voice.
[Sister...]
’Don’t worry, I’m fine.’
Bi Xia opened WeChat and sent a message to Xiao Wu who was pinned at the top.
B Nine Ah Nine Ah Nine X: Xiao Wu, do you know where Fourth Brother is now? Help me check on him, he seems to be in trouble. I can’t reach him. Call me back once you find him.
On the other side, Chu Wu quickly replied: What’s wrong? What happened? Don’t worry, I will go find him with Big Brother right now.
B Nine Ah Nine Ah Nine X: Thank you.
Xiao Wu: Silly!
Sliding down from the door panel, she sat on the floor, her head hung weakly, hands tightly holding the phone, her starry eyes closed. After a long time, a trace of self-mockery slowly formed.
[Your Majesty...]007 looked at Bi Xia, who was so dejected, feeling worried. He seemed to have gone too far with his words just now.
With a change of heart, Bi Xia entered the learning space. She looked at 007 and the little round ball, Xiao Wu, in front of her. She tugged weakly at the corners of her lips, then embraced Xiao Wu, who had burrowed into her arms. She said to the concerned-looking 007, "I’m fine."
pressed his lips together, [I may have been too harsh, I’m sorry.]
Bi Xia shook her head, "I was too anxious, and you’re right..."
Leaning lightly against the back of her chair, her starry eyes gazing emptily at the ceiling, she said, "I’ve indeed become arrogant, thinking that I’ve got Nine Pavilion and X Group, and my mom has reopened Xia Family cuisine. I felt that I was so impressive, but..."
All of these are just the beginning, but what about herself? Like a frog in a well, laughably ridiculous.
[Guard against arrogance and impatience,] 007, no longer acting cute and mischievous, now seemed more like a teacher, advising Bi Xia on what she should pay attention to at this moment, [Your Majesty, everyone’s efforts are seen, but what’s more important now is not just these things. You need to adjust your mindset.]
[You need to tell yourself that it’s not enough, far from enough, to stand beside that person, to want to protect your family forever. These are still not enough!]
What makes a good teacher and helpful friend, this is it.
Helping you when you need it most, giving you a slap to wake you up when you lose yourself, and providing support when you’re the most helpless...
Chuckling softly, Bi Xia tightly hugged Xiao Wu, feeling the warmth of its spiritual power, gently rubbing her chin against it.
She’s... become obsessed...
Buzz—
The phone slowly rang. Bi Xia turned to look at the incoming call on the crystal panel. When she saw the words ’Xiao Wu’, her eyes instantly widened and she quickly answered, "Xiao Wu, did you find Fourth Brother?"
"...Little Nine..."
The voice on the other side was equally hoarse, even sounded a bit weak. Bi Xia paused slightly, feeling a pang of sadness she couldn’t bear. She didn’t speak, and the line fell into silence on both ends.
After an unknown amount of time, the youth on the other side spoke again, "Little Nine, I’m fine."
"Liar." Bi Xia’s voice was flat, "You really have no problems, maybe just a cold, so... your head feels a bit dizzy. You took a nap, didn’t expect you to find out..."
With these words, the youth chuckled, his voice hoarse with a sickly sensuality, "Little Nine, have you been thinking of Fourth Brother every day in Qing City, so you’ve gained the ability to sense when Fourth Brother is sick?"
Bi Xia: "..."
Qin Zhan coughed a few times, his voice gentle, "Be good, Fourth Brother is fine, just didn’t talk for an afternoon, Fourth Brother wouldn’t be in trouble..."
Bi Xia bit her lip, her little face tense, voice trembling and cold, "If you scare me again by not answering my calls, Qin Zhan, why don’t we just break up? Otherwise, I’ll keep you by my side, forever in my sight!"
"Little Nine..." The youth’s voice elongated with deep meaning, "You’re still young, we have plenty of time to go slowly. Starting off so intensely, Brother worries it will hurt you..."