"You’ve been staring at her like your own guard dog, I bet you can’t hear a word I’m saying."
His naturally harsh and thin lips pressed tightly into a line upon hearing her words.
In Gu Nuan’s eyes, his expression seemed like he was holding back words he wanted to say.
Eventually, he let go of her hand, saying softly, "It’s nothing, I’ll have Xiaolian take you home first, I still have some things to do. You go home and take your medicine, understand?"
His voice, his tone, was like that of a big brother, radiating a strong sense of security for her.
Was it because of the stimulation from his second sister?
He continued to wrap his arms around her to shield her from the cold wind blowing from the doorway and the indoor air conditioning, fearing she would catch cold on the way home, hence he hesitated again, "Perhaps it’s better for you to stay here tonight—"
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Xiao Yebai then looked down at her face and let out a low, chuckling laugh, as if he was both amused and exasperated by her, "Witty. Just now, the way you said ’second sister’ was truly delightful, look how you scared her—it was well done, Mrs. Xiao."
In truth, this was what he loved most about her, usually she was like a gentle little fish, occasionally showing cunning like a White Flower Snake, then suddenly transforming into a little crocodile, fiercely biting at the opponent.
Outside the door, Zang Xiaolian, who had previously seen Xiao Shulan rushing to report but failed, was anxiously waiting for them, constantly looking around.
As Gu Nuan walked by, she could clearly see the utter worry in Zang Xiaolian’s eyes.
Just because of Yebai’s second sister, why did it seem like his whole group was on high alert?
Speaking of which, the bond between him and his brothers was truly strong. Not related by blood, but they seemed even closer than family, which was enviable.
Xiao Yebai helped her open the car door and stuffed her into the passenger seat, bent over, and personally secured her seat belt, after checking it, he finally said to Zang Xiaolian, "You’ll sleep in the living room at your sister-in-law’s tonight, just in case she needs you for anything, you will take care of your sister-in-law tonight."
"Yes, second brother," Zang Xiaolian answered.
Xiao Yebai then made a phone gesture to Gu Nuan, "Call me anytime if you need anything."
His voice was slightly hoarse in the night wind.
She thought about how for her sake, he had stayed up until almost two in the morning.
A feeling of guilt surfaced in Gu Nuan’s heart, and looking up at Yebai who was standing outside the car, she said, "Whatever it is can wait until tomorrow, there’s no need to rush, harming your health is not worth it."
He felt her concern and care in those words. Was she worried about him?
Xiao Yebai’s handsome mouth curved into a teasing, somewhat roguish smile, "Is Mrs. Xiao inviting me to spend the night in her room tonight?"
Gu Nuan turned her head away, refusing to joke with him.
As Zang Xiaolian was about to start the car, Gu Nuan turned back once more and replied to his previous statement, "My room has always been open to you. I’ve already told you before."
His face visibly stiffened for a moment.
Gu Nuan couldn’t help but lift the corners of her brows slightly with pride: Child’s play, thinking to compete with her?
He noticed her smug little expression and laughed, this time a genuine laugh.
Gu Nuan was momentarily distracted by the frankness of his laughter.
It was her first time hearing such laughter from him.
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