So the beautiful woman GM Gu mentioned last time she wanted to introduce to me—was it her?
GM Gu, from now on, we’re brothers. No, you’re my sister-in-law. I used to be petty, Yu Xiaoduo, but I never expected you to even introduce your own little sister to me. Talk about keeping good things in the family—this really opens up the horizons.
Seeing that her sister was still frowning, Gu Yun’er shook Yu Xiaoduo’s hand. Yu Xiaoduo could feel his hand rubbing back and forth against hers—this was really testing his limits.
“Sis, I recently landed a role in a drama, and Hengdian isn’t far from here, so I thought I’d come keep you company.” After saying that, she even hugged Yu Xiaoduo. Yu Xiaoduo felt the blood rush to his head. This lamb just walked right up to my door—it’d be a shame not to take advantage.
Wait. A role?
He gave her a thorough once-over.
Holy crap! No wonder she looked familiar. She’s the rising star Yun’er from the past year, hailed as one of the most promising young actresses—top-notch in both acting and singing.
Last year’s suspense thriller I Have No Secrets had Yu Xiaoduo completely hooked. He’d thought to himself, Amazing—someone this talented and this beautiful actually exists in this day and age. He’d even joined her fan club and had some “cool” photos of Yun’er saved on his phone.
And now he was getting up close and personal with her. Oh my, oh my.
On screen, she gave off a very approachable vibe. But seeing her now, she seemed more like a kid who hadn’t fully grown up—very clingy with her sister. That meant another big win for him. GM Gu had never once mentioned that her little sister was coming.
“So, you’re filming a drama.”
Gu Yun’er widened her big, cartoonish eyes and nodded playfully. “Mm-hmm. I don’t have a place to stay. So pitiful.”
Look at her. She’s adorable. Such a sweet, cuddly girl. Now this is what a woman should be like.
The truth was, as an older sister, Gu Wan’er really did dote on her younger sister, which was why Gu Yun’er was so attached to her. Whenever they were alone together, she’d instantly turn into a little kid—just like right now.
“Alright, fine,” Yu Xiaoduo said. What else could he say? Kick someone else’s little sister out?
“Yay! I was afraid you’d chase me away again, Sis. Now that we’re together, we can form the Wan-Yun Duo and fight the evil forces at home!” Gu Yun’er clenched her little fist, looking ready to take down the bad guys.
Wan-Yun Duo? More like “Late Pregnancy Duo.” If I’d met you a few years earlier, I’d turn you into the “Early Pregnancy Duo,” believe me. And what a lame name—might as well call yourselves the Pretty Girl Duo.
If you added me to the mix, it’d be the Sandwich Duo. Nice and satisfying.
“Sis, why do you smell like barbecue? And you didn’t even call me.”
“How was I supposed to know you were coming? I’m going to take a shower. It’s late—you should get some rest too.” Yu Xiaoduo felt like he needed to hold onto some shred of decency and be a strong, principled man.
“I just wanted to surprise you, that’s all. Don’t be mad, okay?” She tugged at Yu Xiaoduo’s hand, swinging it back and forth.
Yu Xiaoduo had no choice but to say, “I’m not mad. Go to bed.”
“Mmkay. Good night, Sis.”
“Good night.”
Watching GM Gu’s little sister run upstairs, Yu Xiaoduo let out a sigh of relief. He hadn’t expected his self-control to be this strong. But then again, even if he had zero self-control, what could he do? He didn’t have the “equipment” anyway.
Yu Xiaoduo noticed an extra bag on the couch. After sneaking a glance up at the second floor, he walked over and opened it.
When he found her ID card, he saw that GM Gu’s little sister was named Gu Yun’er—with “Yun’er” just being her stage name.
Whatever. Tomorrow, he’d let GM Gu deal with her own sister.
Back in the bedroom, Yu Xiaoduo first took a moment to appreciate the view before heading to the shower. Then he started complaining again: her hair was such a pain to wash, and drying it took forever. He was tempted to give GM Gu a neat, short haircut, but she’d probably break him in half for it.
Towel-drying his wet hair, Yu Xiaoduo walked straight out of the bathroom—only to find Gu Yun’er already lying on the bed, looking at him in surprise. “Sis, you’re not wearing any clothes!”
Yu Xiaoduo was speechless. Do you walk out of your own bedroom bathroom fully dressed?
“What are you doing in my bed? Go back to your room and sleep.” Yu Xiaoduo grabbed a silk nightgown from the side and draped it over himself.
“I can’t sleep. I wanted to talk with you, Sis.”
Yu Xiaoduo sat down at the vanity table. “Since you’re here, you can blow-dry my hair for me.”
“You got it, boss.” Gu Yun’er threw off the covers. She, too, was only wearing a flimsy nightgown, her figure tantalizingly visible through the fabric. Good grief!
Yu Xiaoduo could already feel himself getting hot and bothered. He quickly turned the air conditioning down a few degrees.
“Sis, the other day I overheard Mom talking. She said they’re looking for a match for you.” Gu Yun’er spoke softly as she held the hairdryer, her tone laced with helplessness.
Yu Xiaoduo paused for a moment after hearing that. What I casually made up the other day when talking to Bai Ye—did I actually guess right?
GM Gu was a pitiful girl after all. She couldn’t even make her own decisions about her own life. The only way she could get a say was by proving her abilities. No wonder she cared so much about pleasing Bai Ye.
Yu Xiaoduo let out a long sigh and stayed silent.
“Sis, in a few years, I’ll be in the same position,” Gu Yun’er murmured. With a softer personality, she didn’t dare rebel the way her sister did. If Gu Wan’er failed in her resistance, Gu Yun’er would have even less courage.
“What’s there to be afraid of? You’ve got your sister watching out for you.” Yu Xiaoduo could feel how deep the bond was between the sisters, and he wanted to voice Gu Wan’er’s true feelings for her.
Hearing her sister speak with such confidence, Gu Yun’er’s face lit up with a smile. “Sis, you’re so good to me. I promise I’ll behave from now on and not cause you any trouble.”
Yu Xiaoduo smiled. He was an only child himself, and sometimes he envied people who had siblings.
“Give your sister a shoulder massage,” Yu Xiaoduo said with a grin. Might as well make use of this convenient little sister.
“Yes, ma’am.”
Enjoying a massage from a big star, Yu Xiaoduo felt wonderfully relaxed.
“Sis, the other day I accidentally overheard our cousins talking. It sounded like they were plotting against you. They’re really awful. You need to be careful.” Gu Yun’er quickly warned her sister to watch her back. She’d fought so hard for this opportunity—she couldn’t let her cousins ruin it.
Your sister is under my protection now. Don’t worry about a thing.
“Yun’er, your sister will handle all that. No need to worry.” Yu Xiaoduo patted Gu Yun’er’s hand. He’d wanted her autograph before, and now he was getting up close and personal. Thank heavens.
No—thank his mom. That prayer for a soulmate really worked like magic.
Twenty-five years of being single. Either none came along, or suddenly a whole bunch showed up at once. His eyes were spinning.
Once her hair was dry, Yu Xiaoduo decided not to push his luck. “Go to sleep. It’s already midnight.”
But Gu Yun’er dived straight under the covers and popped her head out to say, “Come on, Sis, let’s chat. Mom will never know.”
Oh boy. Is this really about chatting? If your sister finds out I slept in the same bed as you, she’ll come at me with a kitchen knife.
“Tomorrow. We’ll talk tomorrow,” Yu Xiaoduo said. I’m giving you one more chance. Otherwise, don’t blame these two hands of mine for being ruthless. My devastating Soul-Searing Hands haven’t been unleashed yet.
