Mind reading saves the whole family; I'm firmly in the role of a charlatan.

Chapter 191 doesn't seem to be much better.
"Okay, big cousin, you decide what to do."

My older cousin is reliable, so Du Anrao felt relieved after he said that.

Often, it's not that the perpetrator's methods are particularly sophisticated or clever; it's simply that the victim is completely unprepared for the perpetrator, which leads to tragedy.

This is also the main reason why betrayal by those close to you is doubly damaging. Once you lose that unconditional trust, these low-level tactics will be full of flaws and not worth mentioning.

Having resolved a major concern, Du Anrao was overjoyed and even ate a few extra pieces of melon.

Seeing this, Madam Jiang felt a pang of tenderness. This child was just too considerate of others, which was why he had so many worries.

Those who question her good intentions and take them as deliberate attempts to sow discord are not worthy of her concern and planning.

"Let them worry about their own affairs, let's not talk about this anymore. I heard from You Nian that An An, you haven't gone out much since you came to B City. Last time you went shopping with him, you encountered such a terrible thing, so it probably wasn't a good experience. Are you free in a couple of days? How about your aunt adjusts her schedule and takes you out to play herself?"

"Okay, okay, but I have to go out the day after tomorrow. Auntie, let's meet on the weekend."

"The day after tomorrow? What are we going to do?"

"The young owner of the jewelry store where the trouble happened that day gave me an invitation to the Duobaoge Auction, which is the night after tomorrow. I want to go and see what's available to buy."

"The Duobaoge Auction?" Madam Jiang asked, looking at Jiang Changbin and his son.

Mr. Jiang shook his head awkwardly, looking helpless.

Although their family wasn't poor, they couldn't afford to attend such an auction.

Jiang Changbin, on the other hand, pondered for a moment and said, "The Qing court should have sent an invitation. These kinds of auctions usually allow attendees to bring a companion. I'll have him take me with him so that I can look after An'an."

Madam Jiang's eyes brightened slightly, and she was about to nod and give a few instructions when she heard Du Anrao say, "Can you bring someone? There's no need to go to so much trouble, I'll just take my older cousin."

Jiang Changbin: "...Okay." Here it comes again, this feeling of being carried to victory by my little cousin is back!

"But cousin, didn't you have anything else to do that day? If you did, you didn't need to come with me. My great-uncle assigned me several bodyguards to protect me closely. Besides, I was going to broaden my horizons and buy things, not to cause trouble. Why would I need anyone to follow me?"

Before Du Anrao could finish speaking and before Jiang Changbin could say anything, Madam Jiang spoke up first: "What could he possibly be doing? He's getting on in years and I've never seen him date, go out shopping, or watch movies. He's always either at the company or at home. I'm afraid he'll end up alone."

Jiang Changbin: "..." He's usually too busy to talk about relationships, but how come it sounds like nobody wants him coming from his/his mother's mouth?
“Your aunt is right. Back when I was his age, your older cousin was already running errands. But he’s useless!”

Jiang Changbin: "..." Talk is talk, but don't try to put others down like this!
Jiang Younian listened to his parents' attack on his brother, but instead of being aware of the danger, he started to fan the flames, enjoying the spectacle.

"Who says otherwise? Cousin, you know, our brother is good-looking, tall, and capable. He makes money and is also very virtuous. How come no girls are interested in him? It made me wonder if he... doesn't like women."

Jiang Changbin: "!!!" No, I'm straight, absolutely straight, not gay at all! Wait, what did I do to deserve this? It feels like even a passing dog can step on me, this is too much! Du Anrao watched his second cousin's ruthless betrayal of his eldest cousin, and silently glanced at Jiang Changbin, feeling deep sympathy.

[As expected, late marriage among older singles is a hot topic of concern for most parents. My cousin is being besieged by the whole family; that's so pitiful!]

Jiang Changbin: "..." Thank you for your sympathy, little cousin. It would be even better if you could tone down the gloating in your voice!
The matter of Jiang Changbin accompanying Du Anrao to the auction was thus settled. Jiang Younian also wanted to go, but unfortunately he had class the day after tomorrow, and it was a class taught by a teacher who particularly liked to expose students, so he couldn't skip it.

She could only regret missing this great opportunity to broaden her horizons. Instead, she told her older brother to keep an eye on his little cousin and see what was being auctioned. Even if she couldn't afford it, she could at least get a glimpse of the world and tell him about it when they got back.

Jiang Changbin: "..." This younger brother is so embarrassing. Can he get rid of him and find another one?

After having lunch at the Jiang family's house and eating a lot of fruit, Du Anrao leisurely returned home. As soon as she arrived, she saw her parents waiting for her at home.

"Didn't Grandpa go out today?"

"The end of the year is approaching, and everything that needed to be done has been completed. The wedding arrangements are almost finished, and the rest can be left to the staff. Why should I keep running around? Naturally, I should stay at home and spend more time with your grandmother."

Du Anrao felt a pang of sadness upon hearing this.

[While I'm happy that you two are getting along well, has Grandpa forgotten that besides Grandma Qin, there's also me, this poor, single junior in the family? If I'm going to stay home all the time, won't I be forced to watch them shower each other with PDA every day?]

Du Anrao had just finished complaining when Qin Yanqing rolled her eyes at Du Desheng. He then awkwardly tugged at the corner of his mouth and changed the subject: "Did you have fun at your aunt and uncle's house today? Did anything happen?"

Tell me what gossip you went to eat, and let your Grandma Qin know.

Du Anrao sat down next to Qin Yanqing, picked a green date from the fruit plate and took a bite: "Nothing happened, we just ate a meal and some fruit at his house and chatted for a while."

"Gone?"

"Gone."

Du Desheng swallowed back the words he was about to say because of those two words. His gossipy heart was caught between two conflicting emotions, but he had to suppress his curiosity to avoid arousing her suspicion, which made him feel very frustrated.

Fortunately, as soon as Du Anrao started eating the green dates, his thoughts began to wander. Without Du Desheng needing to give him any hints, he thought of the fresh melon he had eaten at his uncle's house that day.

Thinking about it carefully, the Yu family's situation is quite explosive. A father who was cheated on, a mother who eagerly became the mistress of her unfaithful first love, a sister who was almost framed by her gay boyfriend, a sister who was ruthlessly abandoned by her own father for personal gain, and only a broken brother who escaped unscathed. But life is so long, who knows when you'll encounter some truly bizarre person?

The two elderly people inside were speechless. It was quite shocking! Are family relationships among the younger generation this chaotic these days? Luckily, their family is small, so there aren't many problems!
But then I thought about it again, and it seems like they weren't much better off either.

At this moment, Brother Yu was trembling with fear.

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