I treated you like a godfather, and you actually dated my sister!

Watching her parents, who were acting out a middle-aged couple's idol drama, Qu Man thought uncertainly.

She doesn't seem to be this clingy with her little brother, does she?

Thinking back on her daily interactions with her bratty younger brother, Qu Man decisively shook her head.

impossible...

It is absolutely impossible.

She and her stinky brother are definitely not that disgusting!

Qu Man touched her conscience, her eyes filled with unwavering determination, brooking no doubt whatsoever!

In other words, Bai Zhi didn't know. If Bai Zhi knew what Qu Man was thinking, she would definitely start cursing and swearing.

"You fucking have the nerve to lie? Qu Man, have you no shame? Compared to your uncles and aunties, you're fucking disgusting!"

"Ugh~ Disgusting~!"

Qu Man took a deep breath, got up and went upstairs; she simply couldn't bear the sight.

"Hey~ Manman, where are you going? I've eaten!"

Qu Man paused, rubbing her stomach. She had only drunk soup at noon, and she was actually quite hungry.

Qu Man walked to the dining table and sat down with a blank expression. Only then did she realize that not only her biological parents had come, but also most of the nanny and housekeeper had come with them.

Looking at those familiar faces, Qu Man slapped her forehead. Why didn't these two ancestors bring the Tan Palace here as well?

"Miss, knowing you're coming back today, Madam has prepared all your favorite dishes. You must eat more today."

"Thank you for your help, Aunt Wu."

"No trouble at all, it was all prepared by Madam."

"Alright, Lao Wu, hurry up and serve the food, or some people will refuse to eat again!"

Guan Ya interrupted their conversation, staring at her own daughter with a sarcastic tone.

That brat not only interfered with her round-the-world trip by not taking over, but she also undermined her in front of everyone.

They should have switched Qu Hao's and Qu Man's treatment back then.

If I had changed back then, and now I've exposed her embarrassing past in front of her, let's see how she'll maintain that icy expression!

The thought of her aloof daughter possibly writhing in a grotesque, sinister way made Guan Ya burst out laughing.

Just thinking about that expression and that demeanor makes her feel very amused.

Unfortunately, now it's just a dream.

"Sigh~ Why didn't I leave any embarrassing moments back then? It's such a pity!"

Qu Man had no idea what her mother was thinking, but when she saw the food being served, she immediately thought of her little brother.

The dishes on the table were all her favorites, and they were all cooked for her by her stinky little brother.

The food was the same, but the person eating with her had changed.

The person who held her with such doting affection won't be getting that treatment today.

Thinking of Qin Ze, Qu Man opened her phone to take a look. She remembered that she had just heard the notification tone of a special contact.

Sure enough, she hadn't misheard. The news not only involved her bratty younger brother, but also her rumored girlfriend!

[Bai Zhi: Oh, Manman, I'm hungry~ Please bring me some when you come back....]

Glancing at her rumored girlfriend's messages out of the corner of her eye, Qu Man decisively opened her brat's chat box!

[Hey little brother: Remember to eat dinner. I was worried you'd be too busy to call, so remember to take a picture while you eat so I can check up on you!]

Seeing that Cha Gang Qu Man pursed her lips, she quickly smiled.

He's checking up on her, but she hasn't even checked up on him yet!

Thinking this way, Qu Man still opened her camera, took a picture, and sent it to her bratty younger brother.

[Qu Man: Image.]

[Qu Man: You're only talking about me, what about yours?]

Qu Man narrowed her eyes and smiled, a look that left Guan Ya and Qu Jingzhou stunned.

How long has it been since Qu Man last showed such an expression?

If I remember correctly, it was when I was in junior high school, right?

Guan Ya kicked her husband and blinked: Lao Qu, something's wrong with your daughter!

Qu Jingzhou winked: I can see that now, I'm not blind!

Guan Ya glared: What did you say? I'll give you one more chance to rephrase your words: kiss me again!

Qu Jingzhou blinked: Baby, who do you think Manman is messaging? Is it that girl Zhizhi?

Guan Ya touched her chin, pretending to be deep in thought: I don't know, you go and try it out!

Qu Jingzhou turned his beloved wife's head back and blinked: Wife, blink again, I didn't see it just now!

Guan Ya: I freaking...

Qu Man put down her phone, looked up at her lovable parents with a questioning gaze: "What are you doing instead of eating? Putting on another mime act?"

Guan Ya glared at her husband, then picked up a piece of braised pork and put it in Qu Man's bowl: "Even eating can't shut you up, eat!"

Qu Man was speechless. She knew she couldn't keep up with her mother's train of thought!

Other people's green tea is full of schemes, but her green tea has a uniquely clear and unusual way of thinking. She's a rare exception, and no one knows who she took after.

Ignoring her mother's anger, Qu Man picked up a piece of braised pork and put it in her mouth.

Um~

How so?

It's not as good as what my brat makes!

Qu Man thought this and did it. The moment her taste buds gave her the flavor, she opened her phone and sent a real-time review to her stinky little brother!

[Qu Man: The braised pork was a bit lacking!]

[Qu Man: Braised prawns in oil too!]

[Qu Man: The sweet and sour pork ribs and steamed sea bass were alright, but yours are still much tastier!]

Qu Man put down her phone and continued to enjoy her food, completely ignoring the horrified expressions on her parents' faces!

"Manman, are you texting Zhizhi?"

Guan Ya cautiously probed, even though her daughter had clearly confirmed that she had no relationship with Bai Zhi, but if it wasn't Bai Zhi, then who could it be?

Given how Qu Man treated the company like her own home, who else could she possibly have contact with besides Bai Zhi?

Could he be a company employee?

Thinking of this, Guan Ya shook her head. Impossible, absolutely impossible.

With the imposing presence her daughter had at the company, even she didn't dare to cross her. She didn't believe there was anyone in the company who was that brave!

Qu Man paused for a moment as she picked up some food with her chopsticks, then shook her head: "No."

"Who else could it be but Zhizhi? Wenjin?"

Seeing that even her own mother doubted her and Su Wenjin, Qu Man almost laughed out of anger.

She and Su Wenjin are mortal enemies, and her own mother knows that. Now that her own mother even suspects them, it really is... really what?

Is it a peculiar brain circuit or just a case of seeking treatment for no reason?

Qu Man didn't know, but she still explained, "No, it's social media."

It wasn't that she didn't want to tell her parents about her bratty little brother, but Qu Man was really afraid that her mother would come to Pengcheng and scare her little brother the moment she told them!

"Oh? Social media? TikTok or Twitter? What's your ID? Mom, I'll follow you!"

Guan Ya is an internet addict; she can't live without her phone. So when she heard that Qu Man was using social media, Guan Ya immediately became interested. Her husband ignored her and sat down next to Qu Man with his phone in hand.

"Come on, Mom's following you! I'll recommend some fun things to you!"

Qu Man gripped the phone tightly, not giving her mother a chance to pull it away.

Just kidding, she doesn't use social media. If her phone were taken away by her own mother, wouldn't her little brother be in danger?

The mother and daughter faced off, staring at each other intently, neither willing to let go!

Guan Ya wanted to see her daughter's secret, while Qu Man didn't want her own secret to be discovered.

A crackling light flashed between the mother and daughter. Qu Jingzhou kept his head down and ate his rice, not daring to lift his head even once!

Whom should we help?

My wife is the apple of my eye, and my daughter is the apple of my eye.

How can I help?

Just as Qu Jingzhou was in a dilemma, Qu Man's phone suddenly vibrated!

As the phone vibrated, Qu Man trembled and snatched it away with force.

It was probably an accidental touch, and just as I snatched the phone, a lazy voice came from the other end.

"Manman~ Why aren't you back yet? I'm starving!"

Qu Man's body stiffened, and Guan Ya peeked out, then her eyes widened and her lips trembled!

Guan Ya: ⊙﹏⊙