The younger sister pretends to be hypnotized, and her older brother gets addicted.

A deep voice came from above.

Ruan Yang froze, then slowly turned her head.

It was Jiang Yanci.

The dim streetlights cast a warm glow in the blue-toned night.

The man stood against the light, his features blurred by the haze.

Gold dust covered his shoulder line, outlining a tall and sharp profile.

It's my brother who's back.

Without hesitation, she turned around and threw herself into his arms.

The cool, woody scent, carried on the night breeze, filled my lungs, refreshing and serene, making me feel incredibly safe.

Her voice was muffled, "...Why did it take you so long to get back?"

Jiang Yanci felt as if someone had gently squeezed his heart.

"It's my fault for coming back late." He tightened his arms around her, "and Yangyang got bullied."

Ruan Yang didn't want to cry.

But when she heard that her brother had seen her distress, she couldn't stop crying.

"Brother, don't listen to Ruan Yang's nonsense!"

Jiang Zhuo strode forward, pointing at Ruan Yang, "Brother, you don't know, Ruan Yang is absolutely lawless! I saw her push Lingling into the water with my own eyes, and she still won't admit it!"

"Saw it with your own eyes?"

"right."

Jiang Yanci turned his head and instructed his assistant Lu: "Go and check the surveillance footage."

"No way!" Jiang Zhuo shook his head. "Lingling is easily embarrassed. If so many people see her fall into the water, she won't be able to handle it."

Assistant Lu ignored him.

He can still tell who the boss is.

Upon hearing this, Qiao Lingling shrank into Jiang Zhuo's arms, her body trembling, "No..."

Jiang Zhuo frowned with heartache and instructed a passing maid, "Ming Sao, stop him!"

Ming's wife: ...Me?

Ming's wife pretended not to hear.

"Huh? What did you say, Second Young Master? I'm old, and my hearing isn't very good."

Jiang Zhuo was furious. "If you're too old, you shouldn't be doing this!"

Jiang Yanci interrupted him, "Sister Ming is getting old, so we'll arrange for her to take on a less demanding position. The kitchen just happens to be short of a manager."

Upon hearing that she was to be promoted, Ming's sister-in-law immediately became alert.

"Thank you, young master!"

Ruan Yang burst into laughter after his tears.

Before her tears had even dried, a snot bubble popped out of her nose, much to her dismay.

The bubble, swaying gently, bumped into the front of Jiang Yanci's custom-made twill suit and snapped.

She froze on the spot.

Doubao, is the Mars colonization event still ongoing?

"……Feel sorry."

She stammered out two words, then hurriedly reached out to wipe his suit, "I've gotten your clothes dirty."

Jiang Yanci smiled and leaned closer.

"It's okay, Yangyang can get her brother dirty anywhere."

A voice rang in her ear, and thin, slightly cool lips brushed against it.

Ruan Yang felt as if she had been electrocuted; her legs went weak, and the tips of her ears turned bright red.

Fortunately, Jiang Yanci's arm was wrapped around her.

From Jiang Zhuo's perspective, he couldn't see any of this; he only thought that his elder brother was comforting Ruan Yang.

But seeing the two so intimate, a strange feeling still crossed his mind.

Does the older brother really treat Ruan Yang like a younger sister?

……

Assistant Lu quickly retrieved the surveillance footage.

The scene was crystal clear: Qiao Lingling reached out to pull Ruan Yang, but Ruan Yang simply pulled her hand away. However, Qiao Lingling seemed to be pulled by some force and fell backward against common sense.

Physics no longer exists.

Aunt Ming glanced at it twice, then muttered in a low voice, "To me, it looks like Miss Qiao deliberately fell down."

Qiao Lingling's face flushed red and then turned pale, both ashamed and annoyed.

"...No, I don't know how I fell."

Jiang Zhuo shielded her, frowning at Ming's wife: "Lingling isn't that kind of person, apologize to her!"

"You're the one who should apologize."

Jiang Yanci interrupted.

He pointed to a gravel path not far away and said in an unquestionable tone, "Go over there and kneel down to reflect on your actions."

Jiang Zhuo's eyes widened. "Why?"

Jiang Yanci said coldly, "To be unable to distinguish right from wrong is foolish."

Jiang Zhuo gritted his teeth.

This is the second time his older brother has scolded him.

"Yes, I admit that I can't compare to you, my older brother, in business."

Jiang Zhuo clenched his fist. "But on the racetrack, I'm also the most anticipated racer! What you're saying is just trying to force me to inherit the family business and do something I don't like. How is that any different from a feudal patriarch?"

He vented all his resentment at once.

Jiang Yanci looked at him calmly.

"Are you done talking?"

Jiang Zhuo's throat tightened, and he felt inexplicably apprehensive.

"President Jiang." Qiao Lingling stepped forward, her gaze defiant.

"A-Zhuo is your younger brother and also the young master of the Jiang family. You can't cut off his allowance just because you're unhappy with A-Zhuo's association with me... A-Zhuo suffered a lot on his economy class trip back this time."

His words implied that he was defending Jiang Zhuo.

Ruan Yang frowned.

Seven years ago, Mr. Jiang suddenly disappeared, leaving behind debts of over 100 million yuan.

Racing is always expensive. If Jiang Yanci hadn't persevered through seven years of hardship, how could Jiang Zhuo have become a professional race car driver? He probably wouldn't even be able to afford an economy class ticket.

Ruan Yang wanted to argue.

Jiang Yanci calmly said, "Xiao Zhuo, let's do one round."

"You win. I'll reinstate your black card and stop interfering with your interactions with anyone."

"If you lose, you'll kneel on the stones and reflect on your actions, and the Jiang family won't give you a single penny in the future."

Jiang Zhuo's eyes widened in shock. "Big brother, you are no match for me."

Qiao Lingling gently advised, "A-Zhuo, just listen to President Jiang."

On the other hand, Ruan Yang was worried about Jiang Yanci's health.

"You just got off the plane and haven't had enough rest yet."

"Are you worried about me?"

Ruan Yang nodded sadly.

Very nice.

Jiang Yanci patted her head and said, "Don't worry, everything will be alright."

This action somehow provoked Jiang Zhuo.

He hadn't rested well these past few days, but Ruan Yang only cared about his elder brother.

Jiang Zhuo took a deep breath. "Okay, let's compete, but I have one condition."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over Ruan Yang. "If I win, you have to promise me what I told you on WeChat."

"it is good."

The Jiang residence is located halfway up the mountain. The brother who reaches the summit first and returns to the Jiang residence first will be considered the winner.

Jiang Zhuo is a professional race car driver and is very confident in the race.

He even suggested giving his older brother ten seconds.

Jiang Yanci's expression remained calm.

They neither agreed nor refused.

But Jiang Zhuo kept his promise and only set off ten seconds after Jiang Yanci's car departed.

Ruan Yang felt uneasy, her gaze fixed on the mountain road.

Qiao Lingling shook her head and sighed.

"Ah Zhuo is a professional race car driver. No matter how skilled President Jiang is, he's no match for him. Why bother?"

It wasn't just Ruan Yang who was worried.

Assistant Lu, Sister-in-law Ming, the driver, and the servants of the Jiang residence were all worried for Jiang Yanci.

Even Zhao Zhao ran out of the house when she heard the noise.

He held Ruan Yang's hand, "Will Big Brother lose?"

Ruan Yang shook her head; she didn't know either.

After an unknown amount of time, a bright headlight pierced the night, and the roar of an engine grew louder as the white sports car burst into view.

"The young master is back!"

"General Jiang won!"

A cheer erupted from the crowd as Jiang Yanci's car came to a smooth stop.

Half a minute later, Jiang Zhuo's car slowly followed.

With the car window half-open, he sat in the driver's seat, his expression frozen.

The boastful statement he made before the match, "Give the big brother ten seconds," seemed to have become a boomerang.

When Ruan Yang saw Jiang Yanci get out of the car unharmed, her heart finally settled down.

Without thinking twice, she ran and jumped into his arms.

As soon as Jiang Yanci stood still, he was embraced tightly.

The fragrance of gardenias lingered around his nose.

He was not a man of unwavering integrity like Liu Xiahui, who could remain unmoved even with a woman in his lap.

The body, already congested with blood after extreme sports, feels an intense heat that is difficult to suppress.

His voice was low and hoarse. "I won. Is there a reward?"

Ruan Yang nodded, tilting her head up. "What do you want?"

Jiang Yanci chuckled lightly.

"There are too many people here."

He lowered his eyes, pulled her slender waist close, and restrainedly placed a kiss on her smooth forehead. "We'll talk tonight."

The night was dark.

Jiang Zhuo, who was not far away, saw this scene clearly, and his pupils suddenly contracted.

—Brother, why did you kiss his girlfriend?