Xiao Yu snapped his eyes open, sat up, and asked seriously, “What happened to Wan’er?”
“She beat that crazy woman Ye Shishi last night. Go check the group chat—it’s absolutely blown up.”
Xiao Yu quickly opened WeChat. The group, which usually only got a few dozen messages a day, had 999+ overnight. Scrolling through, every single message was about Gu Wan’er. Even Xiao Yu himself was stunned.
“Bro, back when we were in school, Wan’er couldn’t even ride a bike without me holding it steady. She got so traumatized after falling that she had a phobia. Now look at her—she’s practically flying. And watching her fight? She’s as fierce as a guy.”
Xiao Yu didn’t hear a word his sister said. Watching Gu Wan’er in the video, she seemed even more captivating than before.
“Bro, are you even listening to me?”
“Oh, yeah, I’m listening.”
“Listening my ass. You’re totally mesmerized again, aren’t you?”
A slow smile spread across Xiao Yu’s face. It looked like Wan’er was doing really well in Longhai City. He’d been worried she might not be able to handle things, but clearly, he’d been overthinking.
Xiao Luan rolled her eyes. I treat you like a friend, and you’re trying to become my sister-in-law?
“Bro, she’s found a boyfriend in Longhai now. You’re out of luck.” Xiao Luan almost forgot about that, and her mood instantly lifted.
Xiao Yu knew Gu Wan’er well enough and chuckled. “Wan’er wouldn’t just date anyone casually. Help me ask around for details.”
“Still not giving up, huh? Fine, I’ll ask next month.”
After hanging up, Xiao Yu stared at Yu Xiaoduo in the video. Something about her looked oddly familiar, but he just couldn’t place where he’d seen her before.
Over in Longhai City, it was a bright, sunny weekend—perfect for going out.
The night before, Yu Xiaoduo had given little sister Gu Yun’er a full-body massage that left her trembling all over.
But come morning, karma hit hard. Her entire body was wracked with muscle strain, and she couldn’t even stand up.
She’d clearly gone too hard last night, not taking into account Gu Wan’er’s frail frame, which couldn’t handle that kind of force. If she’d known this would happen, she would’ve switched back.
“Sis, let’s go to the hospital.” Gu Yun’er was worried sick. Her sister had woken up looking like she was at death’s door.
Yu Xiaoduo lay limply in bed, voice weak. “No need, I’ll be fine after a few days of rest. It’s definitely from overdoing that massage for you last night.”
At the mention of the massage, Gu Yun’er felt a little flustered. Her sister’s technique was so unique—the feeling was like floating up to heaven.
“I’ll take leave and stay home with you.”
“I’m fine, go shoot your scenes.” Yu Xiaoduo waved her hand weakly. What a disaster. Karma, I tell you.
But Gu Yun’er called the director anyway, asking for leave to stay home and care for her critically ill sister.
Hearing “critically ill,” Yu Xiaoduo started wondering if she was actually about to die.
Just then, Gu Wan’er’s phone rang. Yu Xiaoduo reluctantly reached over and picked it up. Before she could even speak, a furious voice roared from the other end: “Are you trying to get yourself killed?!”
Already annoyed, Yu Xiaoduo snapped back, “You’re the one trying to get yourself killed!”
The man on the other end paused, then said after a moment, “You just cursed your own father!”
Yu Xiaoduo froze, quickly glancing at the caller ID. It was just a string of numbers. Seriously, Wan’er? You didn’t even save your dad’s number?
“Dad, I didn’t know it was you. I’m sorry.” Yu Xiaoduo quickly apologized, while Gu Yun’er beside her stared in disbelief. Whoa, sis actually scolded Dad? That’s insane.
Gu Shilin laughed in exasperation. “Didn’t I tell you last time? No more dangerous stunts. And look what you did last night!”
“Took care of two big projects,” Yu Xiaoduo replied seriously. Even if you’re my future father-in-law, show me a little respect when you talk.
“Are you trying to get yourself killed over these projects?!”
“Since I’m here, I’m going to make something of myself and show you all what I can do.”
Beside the bed, Gu Yun’er was growing more and more impressed with her sister. If only she had half of her sister’s courage. But she was just too timid—she’d never dare speak like that.
“You girl, can’t you just give us some peace of mind? If your mother finds out, she’ll end up in the hospital from the shock.”
“It’s because you pushed me,” Yu Xiaoduo muttered under her breath. She could really feel for Gu Wan’er right now.
Gu Shilin was stunned silent. After a long pause, his tone softened considerably. “I’ll try to secure funding for you. But if you pull any more dangerous stunts, you get zero money from me—zero! I mean it!” And with that, he hung up.
Yu Xiaoduo curled her lip. If you don’t give me money, using your daughter to pay off the debt works for me too.
“Sis, you’re amazing.” Gu Yun’er lay down right beside her, gazing at her with adoring, clingy eyes.
Yu Xiaoduo felt herself floating from all the praise. “Yun’er, if we want to take control of our own destiny, we have to fight back.”
“Mm, I’ll do whatever you say, Sis.”
“That’s my good girl. Now, how about giving your sister a leg rub?”
“Coming right up!”
Savoring the feeling of her idol rubbing her legs, Yu Xiaoduo was in pure bliss.
“Sis, why hasn’t that guy added me on WeChat yet?” Gu Yun’er asked curiously as she continued massaging.
Yu Xiaoduo blinked—she’d completely forgotten about that. “Oh, him? He’s probably still exhausted and hasn’t woken up yet.”
“It’s ten o’clock already, still not up? You don’t think he’s not interested in me, do you?”
“How could that be? My sister is gorgeous, sweet, and capable—who wouldn’t like you?”
“Then why hasn’t he added me yet?” Gu Yun’er pouted, clearly unhappy.
Yu Xiaoduo: “…”
Oh, this is bad. I’ve already offended little Yun’er, and we haven’t even chatted yet.
“I’ll give him a good scolding later. How irresponsible! No need to work through the night either—he completely forgot about my sister. I’ll fire him!”
“No, that’s too much. He’s working for you, after all,” Gu Yun’er replied earnestly.
Yu Xiaoduo felt a surge of joy and pressed on: “He’s ambitious, sure, but he still needs to make time for you. Can’t always be working. I’ll have to think about this.”
“Sis, men should focus on their careers first. How else are they supposed to support their family?”
Look at my little Yun’er—so understanding and considerate.
“But I can’t just stand by and see my sister mistreated.”
“Sis, I’m not being mistreated at all. Really.”
At this point, Yu Xiaoduo wanted to say: Come at me, world—I’m a genius.
Meanwhile, on the other side, Gu Wan’er rubbed her sore eyes and groggily came to. Glancing at her phone, it was already ten o’clock. She was going to be late!
She sat up—then remembered it was the weekend. No work today.
She flopped back onto the bed. She never thought she’d be the type to sleep in until ten. All Yu Xiaoduo’s fault. Such a troublemaker.
No wonder guys were so into this—she finally understood, even as a woman herself, she was getting all flustered.
“Xiaoduo! Get up, still sleeping?” Yu Xiaoduo’s voice called from outside the door.
“I’m up.” Gu Wan’er answered, shuffled into the bathroom to wash up, and sat down on the toilet just like she always did.
