Is not being able to do as you please also called rebirth?

Chapter 178 Take Down Your Brother, Let's Do It Together (Part 2)

After parting ways with Yan Jin, Jiang Xun originally planned to go back and keep his counselor company, but Song Ziyan told him that she would be sleeping in the dormitory that night and that he should do his own thing.

These past two days, Song Ziyan has been thoroughly exhausted by him. Although Jiang Xun didn't dare to go any deeper after the first time, at most just rubbing against her, Song Ziyan, who had already tasted the sweetness, couldn't bear it any longer, but unfortunately, her body wouldn't allow it.

So she decided to stay away from that scoundrel Jiang Xun until she recovered, since she also had a lot of things to deal with at school these days.

Jiang Xun actually knew what Song Ziyan was thinking. On one hand, her body couldn't take it anymore, and on the other hand, she felt that since he had accompanied her for several days, she should spend time with Chen Shixuan when she got back, and couldn't keep him all to herself.

It has to be said that the counselor is really gentle, virtuous and sensible. Jiang Xun actually met a woman like this. I wonder what good deeds he did in his past life.

Jiang Xun did miss Chen Shixuan and Zhao Ruoyu a bit, and the fire his counselor had started these past two days hadn't been completely extinguished, so he needed his little wife to help him put it out.

Under Jiang Xun's tutelage, Chen Shixuan is becoming more and more uninhibited. Coupled with her flexibility as a dance student, she can now give Jiang Xun a good fight.

He didn't call Chen Shixuan or message Zhao Ruoyu; he drove directly to their rented apartment.

However, as soon as he got downstairs, he ran into Zhao Ruoyu, who was about to leave. When she saw him get out of the car, a joyful smile immediately appeared on Zhao Ruoyu's face.

"Brother!" She jogged forward, seemingly wanting to throw herself into Jiang Xun's arms, but she was also a little shy, standing in front of him with a blush on her face.

Today she was dressed very innocently, wearing a light yellow round-neck sweater paired with light blue skinny jeans, her long hair was loose behind her head, and she had two hair clips in her hair, exuding a youthful and lively vibe.

She had just turned eighteen and still looked somewhat immature, like a high school girl.

Jiang Xun smiled at her and opened his arms: "Come here, let your brother give you a hug."

Zhao Ruoyu blushed, glanced at the pedestrians around her, took two steps forward, and gently leaned into Jiang Xun's arms.

Then, she felt Jiang Xun tightly encircle her slender waist, pressing her entire body against his. She could clearly feel Jiang Xun's strong arms and chest muscles.

Zhao Ruoyu's heart was pounding. She pressed her rosy cheek against Jiang Xun's chest and asked softly, "Brother, when did you get back?"

"This morning." Jiang Xun lowered his head and sniffed the fragrance in the little girl's hair, then couldn't help but kiss her fair and translucent ear.

He felt the girl in his arms tremble slightly, knowing she was still shy, especially since they still had that kind of relationship before and still called each other brother and sister, which seemed to give them a special feeling.

"Did you miss me?" Jiang Xun asked in a slightly deep voice, kissing the little girl's ear down to her cheek.

Zhao Ruoyu's cheeks burned even hotter, turning as red as if she had applied rouge. She let Jiang Xun kiss her, and her hands unconsciously wrapped tightly around Jiang Xun's broad waist.

Hearing her barely audible "hmm," Jiang Xun smiled and reached out to lift her chin.

The moment their eyes met, they both felt a slight tremor in their hearts. Zhao Ruoyu was completely overwhelmed by Jiang Xun's deep and affectionate eyes. Her breathing became slightly rapid, and she slowly closed her eyes.

Jiang Xun was touched by Zhao Ruoyu's bright and pure eyes. This girl was the purest woman he knew. Don't be fooled by her previous arrogance; beneath her arrogant exterior was a pure and flawless blank sheet of paper.

When Jiang Xun lowered his head and gently kissed her soft lips, they both felt a strange thrill. This was on the street, and she had just called him "brother."

Zhao Ruoyu didn't know how to respond, and her reactions were just subconscious. But it was this naive reaction that made Jiang Xun even more unable to control himself.

He held the little girl and kissed her for a long time, until she was almost out of breath, before he let her go.

The two noticed the strange looks from the passersby. Jiang Xun didn't care, since he was thick-skinned, but Zhao Ruoyu was so shy that she buried her head in his chest, too embarrassed to face anyone.

"Brother, are you here to see Xuanxuan?" After calming down for a moment, Zhao Ruoyu looked up at Jiang Xun and asked softly.

"Yes, of course I'm looking for you too," Jiang Xun replied with a smile.

Zhao Ruoyu pursed her lips shyly, her eyes revealing excitement and joy, and then she said:

"Xuanxuan is rehearsing for her school's anniversary performance. I'm planning to go watch her. Do you want to come?"

"Come on, get in the car." Jiang Xun rubbed the little girl's head and opened the passenger door for her.

"Thank you, brother~" Zhao Ruoyu smiled gently. She was becoming more and more lively and cheerful in front of Jiang Xun. Since the changes in her family, she had rarely smiled like this.

After getting in the car, Jiang Xun drove to Beijing Dance Academy. Since the car couldn't enter the school, the two of them had to park outside and walk in.

After much difficulty, they finally found the venue where Chen Shixuan and the others were rehearsing. At that moment, Chen Shixuan and the others were rehearsing.

They were probably dancing a modern dance choreographed by the school's dance teacher. The atmosphere was divided into two parts: the first half was all girls dancing, and the second half was boys dancing.

Jiang Xun wasn't interested in the boys' dancing; her gaze remained fixed on Chen Shixuan and the others. The tall Chen Shixuan stood out even in the Beijing Dance Academy, and in her blue and white dress, she looked like a proud white swan.

Liu Shishi, Luo Ning, and others did not appear at the rehearsal. After all, they are public figures and cannot come to rehearse every day. They only need to get familiar with each other first and then come to rehearse once or twice more.

During rehearsal, Chen Shixuan saw Jiang Xun and Zhao Ruoyu in the audience. Her previously tired eyes instantly brightened, and her movements became more graceful.

As soon as rehearsal was over, she rushed off the stage and threw herself into Jiang Xun's arms. Her slender arms tightly hugged Jiang Xun's neck, her sweaty body pressed against his, and her smooth face rubbed against Jiang Xun's cheek.

"Honey, I miss you~" Chen Shixuan whispered in Jiang Xun's ear, completely ignoring the stares of the other people in the room.

Zhao Ruoyu, who was standing next to her, was very envious of Chen Shixuan's courage. She herself would not dare to do such a thing; it would be too embarrassing.

Jiang Xun hugged Chen Shixuan and comforted her. He knew that Chen Shixuan had been working hard in rehearsals these past few days, and she naturally wanted to lean on him when she saw him.

Soon it was time to rest, and Chen Shixuan reluctantly left Jiang Xun's embrace, pouting as she said:
"Honey, I have to rehearse until very late. You and Xiaoyu go have some fun first. Remember to pick me up tonight."

"Okay, we'll definitely come to pick you up on time." Jiang Xun affectionately pinched Chen Shixuan's nose and said with a light laugh.

Chen Shixuan smiled and whispered something in Zhao Ruoyu's ear, making Zhao Ruoyu blush. Then she whispered to Jiang Xun:

"Honey, when you're with Xiaoyu, you won't bully her, will you?"

"How could that be? She's my sister," Jiang Xun said seriously.

"Isn't the younger sister more exciting?" Chen Shixuan chuckled. "Don't worry, I won't be jealous of Xiaoyu. She's been eavesdropping on us countless times. I'd love for you to teach her a lesson." With that, she laughed and ran off, not forgetting to turn back and give Zhao Ruoyu a knowing look.

"What did she say to you?" Jiang Xun couldn't help but ask Zhao Ruoyu curiously.

"No." The little girl shook her head, her face flushed, her eyes filled with a hint of panic.

She absolutely couldn't let Jiang Xun know anything about things like "getting your brother under control" or "the three of them together."

It was only around 12 p.m. when Jiang Xun took Zhao Ruoyu for a stroll around the Beijing Dance Academy campus. Seeing the many red lanterns hanging on campus, he realized that tonight was actually December 31st, New Year's Eve.

"Come on, I'll take you to celebrate the New Year." Jiang Xun held Zhao Ruoyu's slightly cold hand and led her out of the campus.

Zhao Ruoyu looked at their clasped hands, feeling the warmth in Jiang Xun's palm, and felt a sense of security she had never experienced before.

She finally understood why Chen Shixuan was so devoted to her brother, and why Chen Shixuan was willing to follow him even though he had that kind of relationship with Teacher Yang.

Because she would be willing to do the same if she were in her shoes.

The winter nights in Beijing are bitterly cold, but the neon lights of Wangfujing are so warm they make your heart race.

Zhao Ruoyu was wrapped in the scarf Jiang Xun had just bought for her, and her breath blurred in the lamplight.

"Put your hands in my pockets." Jiang Xun put the little girl's cold hands into his pockets and gently pinched her little face, which was red from the cold.

Zhao Ruoyu looked at Jiang Xun shyly, but she enjoyed his doting gesture.

Seeing her big, watery eyes and shy expression, Jiang Xun couldn't help but lower his head and kiss her thin little lips.

He had only intended to give her a kiss, but the little girl closed her eyes again, so the two of them hugged and kissed for a long time, and Jiang Xun even massaged her hands through her sweater.

"It's not so cold now, is it?" Jiang Xun pinched the little girl's pert bottom, which was encased in her jeans, and asked with a light laugh.

Zhao Ruoyu's cheeks flushed red, this time not from the cold, and she snorted, "Brother, you're bullying me."

The little girl's coquettish manner was quite adorable, and Jiang Xun couldn't resist pinching her little bottom again, saying with a mischievous smile, "I'm just teasing you, so what?"

"I'll bite you, you bad brother." Zhao Ruoyu blushed, stood on tiptoe, and gently bit Jiang Xun's lips, very lightly, of course.

After making this bold move, Zhao Ruoyu shyly buryed her head in the sand again.

In the alleyway of Nanluoguxiang, where candied hawthorns are sold, long queues form in front of the old Beijing candied hawthorn stalls. Zhao Ruoyu stands on tiptoe to look around, her hair brushing against Jiang Xun's chin.

"Do you want to eat?" he asked.

"Mm." Zhao Ruoyu nodded. In front of Jiang Xun, she no longer hid her thoughts.

Jiang Xun queued up and bought a skewer. He picked one and held it to her lips. She blushed, bit it, and mumbled softly, "Thank you, brother."

Jiang Xun then handed her the whole skewer, and she took it and asked, "Brother, aren't you going to eat any?"

"Only children like to eat these things," Jiang Xun said, feigning disdain, but then laughed, "Unless you feed me."

Zhao Ruoyu shyly took one and offered it to Jiang Xun's lips. Jiang Xun bit it and then gently bit her finger, making her pretty face instantly turn red.

At that moment, Jiang Xun received a phone call. As soon as he answered, a crisp, angry voice came from the other end:
"Well, you brat, you didn't even tell me you were coming back to the capital. What, are you deliberately avoiding me?"

The way this Beijing socialite speaks—who else could it be but Tang Yufei?

"Shouldn't I spend time with my girlfriend first after I just got back? Should I spend time with you first?" Jiang Xun replied bluntly. His relationship with Tang Yufei was not that of a couple; at most, they were friends and short-term sexual partners.

Tang Yufei was momentarily speechless, but then she asked with a grin:

"Where are you and your girlfriend hanging out? Can I come along? I'm so bored."

Jiang Xun was speechless. This girl really had no taboos. She even interfered when she was with her girlfriend. She really didn't consider herself a woman, and she was an extremely beautiful woman at that.

"Brother, who is it?" Zhao Ruoyu couldn't help but ask, she was also curious about what kind of girl had such a unique personality.

“Your sister Jin’s friend, she said she’d like to come and join us,” Jiang Xun casually remarked.

"Then, let her come. It'll be more lively with more people." Zhao Ruoyu hesitated for a moment before saying this. She didn't really like socializing, but since she was Yan Jin's friend, she couldn't refuse.

Jiang Xun thought for a moment, then told Tang Yufei his location over the phone.

"Brother, she's not yours again..." After Jiang Xun hung up the phone, Zhao Ruoyu hesitated for a moment before finally asking.

"What, are you jealous?" Jiang Xun smiled and pinched the little girl's cheek.

"No, not at all." Zhao Ruoyu shook her head shyly, and chuckled to herself, "I'm just afraid that if Sister Min and Xuanxuan find out, I won't plead for you."

Jiang Xun pulled the little girl into his arms, nibbled on her ear, and whispered with a smile, "You're my sister, of course you'll cover for me, right?"

Zhao Ruoyu felt her body go weak and leaned into Jiang Xun's arms. Under Jiang Xun's playful touch, her breathing became rapid, and she quickly gave a sweet "hmm".

The two joked around for a while, and in less than ten minutes, Tang Yufei, dressed in casual clothes, appeared in front of Jiang Xun and his companion by taxi.

She was only wearing a white cable-knit cardigan and loose black trousers. She looked a little thin, but she was still so beautiful and fashionable, naturally exuding the aura of a young lady from a prominent Beijing social circle.

Her long, wavy hair was casually draped over her shoulders, and she wasn't wearing any other jewelry, not even her signature large earrings, suggesting she had left in a hurry.

"Wow, what an adorable little sister! I hope she won't disturb your date, you two?" Tang Yufei said to Zhao Ruoyu with a smile as soon as they met, while glancing at Jiang Xun, who seemed to still be unhappy that he hadn't told her he was returning to Beijing.

"No, no, he's my brother." Zhao Ruoyu quickly explained, her face flushed, but her red cheeks didn't look like the reaction a brother and sister should have.

(End of this chapter)