“Whatever.”
The moment they heard that tone, both Yu Xiaoduo and Gu Wan’er knew—this was a woman who was angry.
Yu Xiaoduo felt he had to say something: “Your dance just now was really beautiful.”
Xiao Luan’s response basically meant so you’re finally talking: “Whether I danced well or not—don’t you already know?”
Yu Xiaoduo glanced at Gu Wan’er. Your bestie is way too fiery. Does she eat gunpowder for meals or something?
“But tonight you were especially brilliant. You really stood out. Especially that last sword dance—absolutely stunning.” The words Gu Wan’er couldn’t say, Yu Xiaoduo rattled off in one breath.
Hearing praise like that from Gu Wan’er, the resentment in Xiao Luan’s heart dropped quite a bit. So you still have a conscience after all.
Xiao Luan asked lightly, “You should’ve recognized the second half, right?”
“Yeah. Actually, neither of us was wrong. The only thing wrong was the circumstances. Luan’er, would you still be willing to be my little sister?” Yu Xiaoduo gazed at Xiao Luan with deep affection. Xiao Luan was completely shocked—she never in a million years expected Gu Wan’er to say something like that.
Gu Wan’er, who was driving, was also so stunned her insides were churning. She nearly drove the car into the lake beside them. When it came to shamelessness, Yu Xiaoduo was really something. Even if she were inside his body, she could never say something that cheesy. No wonder he could sweet-talk Sister Bai into obedience—there was a reason for it.
“I…” Xiao Luan didn’t even know how to respond for a moment.
Yu Xiaoduo grabbed both of Xiao Luan’s hands. That soft, gentle feeling immediately rushed into his mind. As expected of a dancer—even her fingers are this soft.
“Luan’er, you don’t have to say anything. Your big sister knows what’s in her heart. It’s all my fault. I shouldn’t have given you the cold shoulder.”
Xiao Luan finally snapped back to her senses and said seriously, “No, wait. Making up is making up, but you still want to be my big sister?”
Yu Xiaoduo was full of question marks. He looked at Gu Wan’er beside him.
“What are you looking at him for?” Xiao Luan asked sternly. What does our business have to do with a man?
Only then did Gu Wan’er react. She’d forgotten to tell Yu Xiaoduo—Xiao Luan was actually a month older than her. She’s the big sister.
Seeing Gu Wan’er’s expression, Yu Xiaoduo knew there was a problem. This woman’s fault—she doesn’t explain things clearly, and now we’re a joke. Good thing it’s me, Yu Xiaoduo. Anyone else would’ve crashed and burned.
Yu Xiaoduo let out a soft sigh, as if reminiscing about days gone by: “You always took care of me before. This time, I want to be the big sister and take care of you, so you won’t have any more worries.”
Hearing that, Xiao Luan’s expression softened. So that’s what Wan’er meant. I thought she was trying to one-up me.
Gu Wan’er also silently acknowledged Yu Xiaoduo’s cleverness. He can really spin a tale.
“Forget it. I’ll take care of you instead. With that personality of yours, putting on a show for outsiders is fine, but do you think I don’t know you?”
Gu Wan’er pursed her lips. I definitely need to fix that flaw of mine.
Yu Xiaoduo, of course, wasn’t going to dwell on it. Seeing that Gu Wan’er didn’t object, he went along with it: “Still can’t win against Sister Luan’er.”
“Let’s get one thing straight first. Making up is fine, but you absolutely cannot become my sister-in-law. Otherwise, we’re done.”
Yu Xiaoduo was speechless. Your brother having a sister like you—he must’ve been cursed for eight lifetimes.
“I’ve said it so many times already—your brother isn’t my type. You don’t believe me.”
“If you didn’t have a boyfriend, I really wouldn’t believe you,” Xiao Luan said calmly, looking at Gu Wan’er.
Gu Wan’er finally came clean: “Miss Xiao, actually, President Gu and I are pretending to be a couple.”
“Fake? I knew it was fake. There’s no way you’d joke about something like that, and besides, it doesn’t fit your standards.”
Gu Wan’er thought, See, my bestie gets me.
But Yu Xiaoduo felt deeply wounded. What’s wrong with me? Want to give my “big guy” a try?
Yu Xiaoduo continued, “Since I came here, he’s helped me a lot. He’s got both talent and virtue, young and promising, filial, and good in bed too.”
Gu Wan’er: “…”
Xiao Luan: “…”
“Even though he and I are pretending, you can’t let good water flow into someone else’s field. The best has to go to my Luan’er. I’m giving him to you—don’t be shy.”
Gu Wan’er finally realized that her understanding of Yu Xiaoduo was still far too one-sided.
Xiao Luan couldn’t believe it. These words came out of Gu Wan’er’s mouth. If she hadn’t seen her in person, she’d think this was a fake.
Xiao Luan looked at the man driving. She didn’t directly refuse. After all, they’d just made up—rejecting outright would be too rude. She’d just find some excuse later so Wan’er wouldn’t be put in a tough spot.
“We’ll see,” Xiao Luan said lightly.
Yu Xiaoduo smiled. Gu Wan’er, this is as far as I can help you. Whether you can win her over is up to you now.
Along the way, Yu Xiaoduo chatted with Xiao Luan. She didn’t seem like the aloof type after all. Mainly, those eyes were just too beautiful. Heaven had truly shown Xiao Luan special favor.
Soon, the three arrived at Uncle Kui’s Spicy Crayfish. Business was booming, and they had to wait for a table.
Xiao Luan didn’t mind waiting. With a crowd like this, the food couldn’t be bad.
A little past ten, the three finally got a small private room.
But when Yu Xiaoduo and Gu Wan’er walked into the room, their expressions turned odd. A scene immediately flashed in both their minds—that day, in order to swap bodies, they’d kissed like crazy in this very room.
Xiao Luan didn’t notice their strange expressions. She took the menu and started ordering. Dancing just now had burned a lot of energy—she needed to replenish.
Soon, three basins of spicy crayfish were brought to the table. Yu Xiaoduo’s appetite was wide open. Last time he came here, he’d only eaten one.
The three put on gloves and started peeling. Xiao Luan suddenly asked curiously, “Wan’er, when did you learn to drive? How come I didn’t know? Did you learn in secret?”
Yu Xiaoduo had already prepared an excuse and said smoothly, “You know my family situation. If I didn’t keep a few tricks up my sleeve, how would I manage?”
“You wouldn’t even tell me?”
“Didn’t we have that fight before?”
Gu Wan’er also had a headache. Can you not describe it as a fight? It makes us sound like children.
Xiao Luan didn’t press further. Her beautiful eyes turned to “Yu Xiaoduo.” This man was really strange—he hadn’t sneaked a single glance at her the whole ride. And his gaze didn’t seem to have much impurity in it. A man like this was rare.
Gu Wan’er wanted to say, We’ve been together since we were kids. Of course I wouldn’t look at you any other way.
“My brother still hasn’t given up on you. He wanted me to come feel things out. Even though you two are pretending, I’ll tell him it’s real, so he gives up.”
Yu Xiaoduo had no objections: “Sure. Definitely make your brother give up.”
“I still have three more performances. I’ll stay at your place this month and keep you company.”
With that one sentence from Xiao Luan, Yu Xiaoduo instantly got excited. Finally, no more guarding an empty room alone.
Gu Wan’er immediately understood Yu Xiaoduo’s little scheme. But in her current state, she couldn’t really say anything. They’d just made up—how could she forbid her from staying over? That’d be unreasonable.
