Han Qi giggled coquettishly, “You know, you really look like a villain right now.”
If Xu Huo said something like, “Let her trade 1/4 of her life,” in the next second, she wouldn’t even be surprised.
Xu Shao chuckled softly and said, “If that’s the case, then next I should make some excessive demands…”
“ttbnz”
“Uh, you…”
“Ugh, your sister!”
Han Gun’s long lashes fluttered, and her body shifted slightly backward, settling into a softer and more comfortable position.
Looking at Xu Huo in front of her, she said, “Now that things have come to this, what else can we do? It seems all we can do is meet force with force, take whatever comes… The show is broadcast live, so as long as I sing well enough, what does it matter if everyone gives me a low score? As for the Welfare Institute, that’s even simpler. The whole entertainment industry isn’t just about her appeal. Sure, I don’t have many connections, but the Welfare Institute is right there— even if no one believes me, there will always be one or two willing to check things out themselves, right?”
If Han Xiao was really as confident as she claimed, Xu Huo would actually be less worried…
“Should we reheat it?”
Han Xiao exhaled and said, “Forget it, this temperature is just right.”
When someone is good-looking, whatever they do seems cute, even if she’s just eating.
Han Man stayed silent, Xu Huo didn’t speak either, and Jiang Ran was even less likely to say anything.
After finishing her call, she came back looking deeply worried…
The pear pieces in the bowl were stuffed into her mouth one after another.
It was as if nothing had just happened.
If something really did happen, then it must have been an illusion…
But clearly, she’d just eaten not long ago, and now she was obviously flustered, so she couldn’t bother to mind anything else.
After Han Xiao finished the pears in the bowl, she picked up the bowl and drank all the juice in one go, then just sat there, watching the siblings.
“Is it that interesting to watch?”
Han Gun suddenly asked.
Jiang Ran was stunned.
Han Xiao took a deep breath, “Weren’t you saying you were leaving? Why aren’t you gone yet? Want to see me cry?”
Xu Hong:
Han Gun had indeed intended to act as if nothing had happened.
But when she noticed Xu Huo was already acting as if nothing had happened, she felt a bit indignant inside…
I’ve been bullied right in my own home, and as a man, you can’t even offer a word of comfort?
So she couldn’t help but ask.
Xu Huo thought for a moment and said, “Wouldn’t you only cry after I left?”
Han Gun widened her eyes and looked at Xu Zhen.
What’s with this guy?
Isn’t this the kind of thing you’re supposed to understand without saying?
And Jiang Ran is still here…
Why are we becoming less and less in sync?
“Nonsense! Am I that fragile?”
Han Qi’s face was calm, and her voice was equally calm, showing neither joy nor sorrow, as if she were talking about something that had nothing to do with herself.
“Oh, aren’t you?”
“Xu Huo!!”
Jiang Ran instinctively hugged her brother’s arm tighter.
Han Man’s gaze was terrifying, as if she wanted to silence everyone for good.
Han Gun took a deep breath, adjusted her mood and expression a little, and then snorted twice, “Xu Huo, let’s make a deal.”
“Two thousand for the whole night, eight hundred per time, you pay me, cash only.”
Xu Shao finished speaking and waited for Han Xiao to fly into a rage.
Han Xiao didn’t react at first, but once she did, sure enough, she exploded.
“You’re going too far!”
Han Qi grabbed a pillow and hurled it at Xu Huo.
Xu Huo caught it with his hand, slapped it back, and the pillow bounced off Han Xiao’s head and flew away.
The two of them were fighting over the pillow, but Xu Huo had one arm held by Jiang Ran and wasn’t as close as Han Gun, so he didn’t get it.
Han Xiao, clutching one corner of the pillow, unleashed a set of Dragon Subduing Eighteen Grabs.
Jiang Ran was stunned, watching the chaos in front of her, too shocked to speak.
They wrestled in the small space, at first just a pillow fight, but then, as her brother gradually gained the upper hand, Han Xiao stopped playing fair— biting ears, poking at weak spots, all sorts of martial arts tricks came out.
It was tragic.
But her brother was a guy, so he had the advantage— brute force overwhelms skill.
Soon, Han Xiao was flopping on the sofa like a dead fish…
Jiang Ran cried out, “Stop fighting already!”
If at this moment a heavy rain were pouring outside, with Xu Zhen and Han Xiao dancing around Jiang Ran, it would be a killer scene.
But it couldn’t be.
Jiang Ran was so scared she looked like she wanted to say something but stopped.
Xu Shao smiled and waved his hand at her, then turned to look at Han Xiao beside him, panting, “Feel better now?”
At this moment, Han Xiao was sprawled on the sofa like a dead dog, hair disheveled, chest heaving, gasping for breath.
She sniffled, curled herself up, and hugged her chest, looking very aggrieved and wounded, “Let me use my hands and feet, then we’ll talk! Any man who hits a woman is worthless!”
“At least Ran Ran is better than you. If it were her… she’d have crawled into my arms and cried ages ago.”
“I’m not saying you have to cry in my arms too, but if you’re upset, just say it. We all know each other well— why sulk alone and wait till we’re gone to go emo and sigh? Are you trying to train your emotional resilience? What’s the point?”
Han Man’s tears welled up and overflowed.
She lifted her foot and stomped on him.
Xu Bao yelped in pain, “What are you doing?!”
Han Qi had put all her strength into that kick, and even Xu Huo couldn’t help but suck in a breath of cold air.
If she’d aimed a few inches higher, Xu Huo felt like he could’ve just laughed and called GG, so he should actually thank Han Xiao for sparing his eggs.
Han Xiao ignored him.
Of course she wouldn’t tell him that the pity in his eyes had hurt her pride.
“Isn’t this about the Welfare Institute? Strictly speaking, we’re all in the same boat…”
“How could that be the same?!”
“How is it not?”
Jiang Ran’s voice was weak.
Xu Bao didn’t say anything either, just touched the spot where Han Xiao had kicked him.
A soft snort came from Han Xiao, who was sitting on the sofa [spacing out].
Han Gun finished snorting without looking at him, but when she saw Xu Huo still unmoved, she sneaked a glance and found him completely focused on [spacing out].
“Sigh!” Han Man emphasized her tone.
Jiang Ran was confused and gently poked her brother’s head.
If Jiang Ran had been the one sulking right now, Xu Huo would probably have known to go over, pat his sister’s back, and coax her into smiling.
After all, for him, the easiest thing in the world was making his little sister happy.
But Han Xiao…
Xu Huo just gave her a faint glance.
“Tch! Hmph!”
Han Gun snorted a few more times, angrily picking at the pillow.
Xu Hong:
When women get stubborn, they usually don’t care about the bigger picture or the atmosphere.
After being an older brother for so many years, Xu Huo had long accepted this reality.
But the impression Han Xiao gave him had always been gentle, ladylike, and well-bred… all just a façade.
Such a cute tantrum, yet unexpectedly fierce—
“Big star, what are your orders?”
Xu Huo asked.
“What do you want?!”
You get me all riled up and then just leave it at that?
How is this any different from a scumbag who pulls up his pants halfway through?
Xu Bao laughed, “Didn’t you say it was different? I think you make a good point.”
“Xu Huo! Don’t you dare go too far!”
Han Xiao put her hands on her hips, full of domineering presence.
Xu Shao silently got up…
The next second, Han Xiao shrank back like a deflated balloon, scooting to the other end of the sofa in fear, hurriedly saying, “You… what are you doing? Jiang Ran is still here!”
Xu Hong sighed, “Got any pen and paper at home? I’ll write you a new song.”