The younger generation, starting from where the wind blows...

Chapter 140 The War Between Sisters
Before the elevator doors closed, Liu Guiqin saw Yang Tao smile and nod at Yang Muye.

His smile was warm, and his eyes were sincere.

It not only makes people feel relaxed, but also gives them a comfortable feeling like a gentle breeze.

This is definitely not how Yang Tao would act when she's working, yet it feels so natural.

Liu Guiqin nudged her husband Xu Jianguo with her elbow: "Did you see that young man who just came out of the elevator next door?"

Xu Jianguo was taken aback for a moment: "I saw him, he's quite tall and handsome."

Liu Guiqin retorted, "I have eyes, can't you see he's tall and handsome? I'm asking you, does this young man look familiar?"

"look familiar?"

Xu Jianguo tried to recall for a moment, then suddenly realized: "I remember now, we saw this young man in the lobby when we brought Dou'er to school last time."

"Yeah!"

Liu Guiqin clapped her hands excitedly.

Xu Hongmi frowned and said impatiently, "Can you two stop gossiping about others behind their backs?"

Liu Guiqin ignored Xu Hongmi.

She wasn't talking about other people's shortcomings or bad things behind their backs. Can't she praise their strengths and merits behind their backs?
"Do you remember when Taozi introduced him to us, saying that this young man was exceptionally talented and had started his own business before even going to university, making a lot of money developing mini-games?"

Xu Jianguo certainly remembered. He also remembered that Liu Guiqin kept talking to Yang Tao about finding a partner, which eventually forced Yang Tao to change her target and say that she would introduce the young man to Xu Hongdou.

Liu Guiqin was so frightened that she immediately dared not mention finding a partner again.

Back then, I was terrified of this young man, so why am I bringing him up again now?
Liu Guiqin continued gossiping, "Isn't this young man in the same college as our Dou'er? I think they've known each other for more than half a month since the start of the semester."

The speaker is unintentional and the listener is interested.

Xu Hongmi frowned even more deeply.

The other end.

Yang Muye walked out of the hotel, greeted Wang Niulang and Zhang Guangzheng at the door, and asked why he hadn't seen Shao Xingchi.

Upon learning that Shao Xingchi had gone upstairs to deliver his luggage, he nodded and left.

On his way back to school, Yang Muye called Xu Hongdou.

When the call connected, the same cool and indifferent voice came from the other end.

"Is something wrong?"

"It's nothing, I just wanted to call and ask if my mom has been calling you under the guise of Zixuan lately, right?"

"Yes, I've had it done once a week. The last time was the day before yesterday."

"You didn't say anything to her, did you?"

"Aunt Gao asked about your recent situation at school, and I told her everything I knew."

"You'll tell me everything?"

"Or else?"

"Next time, just say the good things. Wouldn't it be better to only report the good news and not the bad?"

"I won't lie."

"Can't you even do me a favor?"

"I don't owe you any favors."

You'll be in debt soon.

"What do you mean?"

"Last time you asked me for the tickets to the welcome party—don't get me wrong, I didn't mean you owe me a favor for those tickets. I remember you said that your parents and your sister were coming to Yanjing to see you. When are they coming?"

"tomorrow."

"you sure?"

"what do you want to say in the end?"

“I just saw your parents and someone who looks like your sister at the Fairfield by Marriott Hotel. When I came out, the three of them had just checked into the hotel.”

Yang Muye simply described Xu Hongmi's appearance and aura, and Xu Hongdou on the other end of the phone was already certain that it was definitely her sister.

"Next time Aunt Gao calls, I'll put in a good word for you, is that alright?"

"Okay, that's great!"

Yang Muye hung up the phone with satisfaction.

Girls' dormitory 302.

After returning from the phone call on the balcony, Xu Hongdou tidied her hair and clothes in front of the mirror before heading out.

Chen Nanxing, who was using Xu Hongdou's computer to look up information, turned his head.

"Red Bean, where are you going?"

“My parents and my sister are here, they’re staying at Fairfield by Marriott Hotel.”

Chen Nanxing was so startled that he stood up abruptly from his seat.

"Didn't I tell you I'd be coming tomorrow? Why are you here today?"

"It must have been my sister's idea. Okay, I'm not going to say anything more. I have to get there right away. You go to the Maple Tree Cafeteria first and queue up to buy me four servings of pork trotter rice."

After saying that, Xu Hongdou left in a hurry.

Chen Nanxing was left standing there in a daze.

At the school gate, Xu Hongdou met Yang Muye.

They made eye contact for a moment, then passed each other without even exchanging greetings.

Yang Muye turned around and called out.

"Xu Hongdou".

Xu Hongdou turned around, her beautiful eyes filled with confusion.

"Take it easy, don't rush. Your parents and sister just arrived at the hotel, they can't run away."

"Know it."

Xu Hongdou replied irritably.

As I turned around and continued walking, I subconsciously slowed down, and my face became more composed.

My parents probably haven't settled into the hotel yet, so there's really no need to rush.

In the hotel room.

Liu Guiqin and Xu Jianguo sat at the foot of the bed, while Xu Hongmi stood in front of them with her arms crossed.

The three are holding an emergency family meeting.

The meeting was chaired by Xu Hongmi, the "general manager".

“Xu Hongdou has changed a lot recently, and I suspect that she is hiding something from us.”

"That can't be right. When we talk on the phone, we don't feel like anything's wrong with her."

Xu Jianguo spoke first.

Liu Guiqin added, "That's right, she's doing fine at school, what could possibly happen to her?"

Xu Hongmi countered by asking the two, "When you're away from home, who isn't afraid of their family worrying? Everyone only reports good news and not bad."

Liu Guiqin said with certainty, "Your sister isn't as opinionated as you. I think if something really happens to her, she'll definitely tell the family."

Xu Hongmi crossed her arms, looking disdainful.

Did she tell you two when she secretly changed her hairstyle?

Xu Jianguo asked, puzzled, "Do I really need to report to my family before getting a haircut?"

“It’s not necessary to just cut her hair, but don’t you guys think about it? She’s been growing that hairstyle since high school, how come she can just cut it off like that in college?”

Xu Hongmi asked again.

"You must feel that your old hairstyle didn't look good, so you're going to change to a better one. You're in college now, it's time to start dressing up."

Liu Guiqin looked at Xu Hongmi: "Weren't you like this when you first went to university?"

Xu Hongmi held her forehead, speechless, and said:

"So you still don't understand? The reason why girls start to like dressing up when they get to college is because there's a saying, 'Women dress up for those who appreciate them.' If you don't understand classical Chinese, let me translate it for you: it means that your Dou'er has met a guy she likes, and she's even secretly dating him!" Hotel lobby.

As soon as Xu Hongdou entered the room, she walked quickly toward the elevator.

Just then, a familiar voice called out to her.

"red beans?"

Yang Tao walked over from the front desk.

"I didn't see you just now. I thought you had class today. How are you doing, settling into university life?"

"pretty good."

Xu Hongdou instantly transformed back into her cool, quiet, and well-behaved self, replying with a gentle smile.

Yang Tao chatted with Xu Hongdou for a couple more minutes before the receptionist needed to speak with her again.

Yang Tao could only apologize to Xu Hongdou, saying, "Your parents and sister are on the sixteenth floor, in rooms 1607 and 1608. I won't go up with you."

Xu Hongdou nodded and walked towards the elevator.

When I arrived on the sixteenth floor, I saw a doorman pushing a luggage cart and stopping in front of room 1607, raising his hand to knock.

Seeing Xu Hongdou approaching, Shao Xingchi quickly moved his luggage cart to the side to make way for her.

Unexpectedly, Xu Hongdou stopped in front of her.

Her beauty was so stunning that Shao Xingchi quickly looked away after just one glance.

Out of the corner of his eye, he couldn't help but steal glances at her.

Xu Hongdou pointed to the door with the sign "Sect 1607".

"I'm looking for the guest in this room."

When Shao Xingchi realized he was blocking the door, he was about to step aside, but Xu Hongdou waved her hand to indicate that he didn't need to.

They also made a gesture indicating that you went first.

Shao Xingchi was unsure what Hongdou wanted to do, so he could only bite the bullet and ring the doorbell.

Xu Hongmi walked to the door and looked out through the peephole.

Upon discovering it was a doorman delivering luggage, he immediately opened the door.

"Madam, these are your luggage. Would you like me to carry them inside?"

Just as Xu Hongmi was about to answer, a familiar voice suddenly rang out from the side.

"Just leave it at the door."

Xu Hongdou walked out from the side, her cold gaze carrying a hint of resentment, and stared at Xu Hongmi.

A hint of surprise flashed in Xu Hongmi's eyes, then she smiled as if she had thought of something.

"Put the luggage from room 1608 next door here too."

These words were spoken to Shao Xingchi.

Shao Xingchi unloaded the two suitcases, put them away, and pushed the luggage cart away.

Liu Guiqin and Xu Jianguo came out to help with the luggage, and were stunned to see their youngest and eldest daughters facing off at the door.

"Hey, Dou'er, what brings you here?"

Liu Guiqin stepped forward and took Xu Hongdou's hand first.

As Xu Jianguo carried both suitcases into the room, he looked at Xu Hongmi with his eyes, asking what was going on.

Liu Guiqin pulled Xu Hongdou into the house, and Xu Hongmi closed the door.

As soon as Xu Hongdou entered the door, she questioned:

"Mom, you told me you'd be coming tomorrow, what's going on?"

Liu Guiqin and Xu Jianguo exchanged a glance, unsure how to answer the question.

At that moment, Xu Hongmi's voice rang out.

"This was my idea; I originally wanted to surprise you."

Liu Guiqin and Xu Jianguo quickly nodded in agreement.

Xu Hongdou turned to look at Xu Hongmi.

"Thank you!"

"You're welcome. First, explain to us who tipped you off about our arrival?"

Xu Hongmi crossed her arms and leaned against the wall, her sharp eyes and playful expression looking at the stunned Xu Hongdou.

Then, he watched as Xu Hongdou's accusatory aura crumbled instantly.

"Don't say Yang Tao told you. Hotel lobby managers generally don't use their phones during work hours. Also, she asked about you when we met, and your parents said you were in class, so it's impossible for her to have told you that we were here."

Xu Hongmi pressed her advantage, cutting off Xu Hongdou's last chance to lie.

Liu Guiqin and Xu Jianguo also looked over with concern.

Just before Xu Hongdou entered the room, Xu Hongmi had analyzed with them the various signs that Xu Hongdou might be in a relationship.

They have even narrowed down the suspects to a very small group.

As it turned out, someone did indeed tip off Xu Hongdou, which further confirmed Xu Hongmi's bold guess.

The "mole" was Yang Muye, who brushed past them at the elevator entrance.

He is also the prime suspect in Xu Hongdou's romantic relationships.

If there hadn't been a shortage of time, Xu Hongmi would have already thoroughly investigated Yang Muye's background.

"Dad, Mom, what exactly did my sister say to you?"

Xu Hongdou was speechless.

“There’s a guy in our department whose family is quite wealthy. He doesn’t live in the dorms, but he’s booked a room at a hotel for an extended period. He’s the guy we met in the lobby when school started. He’s quite tall and handsome. You guys should remember him, right?”

Liu Guiqin and Xu Jianguo nodded, signaling Xu Hongdou to continue.

“He just called me and said he saw you at the hotel, so I came over.”

"Dou'er, are you and that young man very close?" Liu Guiqin asked cautiously.

"His name is Yang Muye, and he lives in dormitory 203, Building 7 of Lanyuan. The other two boys in his dormitory are now very famous online. They are the old boys who sang 'The Lone Warrior'. There is also a guy named Shi Xiaomeng, who is the class monitor of their Industrial Management class."

Xu Hongdou explained Yang Muye's situation to her parents in detail, like pouring beans from a bamboo tube.

Then, turning to Xu Hongmi, he deliberately said in a confrontational tone, "With your intelligence, it shouldn't be hard to guess the truth, right? That's right, our two dorms had a joint event once. Xia Qing from my dorm and Cheng Feng from Yang Muye's dorm were high school classmates."

"Then what about you and that Yang Muyi—"

Xu Jianguo was only halfway through his sentence when Liu Guiqin nudged him with her elbow, and he quickly changed his address to Xiao Yang.

Xu Hongdou knew what her father wanted to ask, and answered quickly:
"only friends."

At this moment, Xu Hongmi suddenly interjected:
"What does your change of hairstyle have to do with him?"

Xu Hongdou's gaze was calm.

“The stylist that day was found by Yang Muyi. He founded an influencer agency, which is the driving force behind Old Boys. We happened to be rehearsing a show with Old Boys, so the stylist redesigned our makeup and styling.”

Xu Hongmi knew about this.

Not only Xu Hongdou, but also her roommates Yang Zixi and Chen Nanxing have changed their hairstyles.

But this was clearly not the answer Xu Hongmi wanted.

"Did he create the Werewolf card game and that Werewolf club?"

Xu Hongdou knew that Xu Hongmi was setting a trap for her, but she still went along with it without changing her expression:

"He started it, but he didn't have time to manage it himself, so he asked Nan Nan for help. Nan Nan then pulled me in. There were three vice presidents she pulled in, and I was just one of them."

Xu Hongmi couldn't detect any trace of lying in Xu Hongdou's eyes, but that was the biggest problem.

In the past, Xu Hongdou could never escape her eyes when she lied.

I've only been in university for a little over half a month, and I've already learned how to outsmart her.

Thinking of this, Xu Hongmi sneered inwardly.

Anyway, I'll be staying for a week, so I'll have plenty of time to play this "cat and mouse game" with Xu Hongdou.

(End of this chapter)