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

Ruan Yang's memories of Jiang Zhuo were quite good before she turned nineteen.

Although he can be quite annoying at times, she was generally happier than sad.

But later, as Jiang Zhuo went abroad to participate in competitions, she became increasingly anxious and insecure.

His Instagram is always filled with different girls, of different skin colors and from different countries.

Even though it wasn't a solo photo, Ruan Yang still felt uneasy.

Last year, she went to the port city with Jiang Zhuofei to attend a party hosted by his friends.

In the private club, someone suggested playing Truth or Dare.

Jiang Zhuo drew a dare.

The challenge is to kiss the girls present for ten minutes.

The last boy who drew this card had been kissing a strange girl in the corner of the private room for a long time.

The girl even sat on the boy's lap, wrapped her arms around his head, and the boy's hands slipped inside the girl's lace blouse, kissing her passionately.

Ruan Yang glanced at it once, her face flushed red, and she dared not look again.

Now, Jiang Zhuo has drawn this card.

People around started making a fuss.

"This is not a problem for Young Master Jiang."

"Yeah, my girlfriend's right here!"

"What a feast for the eyes today!"

"Give me a kiss! Give me a kiss!"

Even the two kissing in the corner briefly separated. The girl gave Ruan Yang a charming smile and said, "You'll have to ask your sister if she's willing."

Ruan Yang met Jiang Zhuo's gaze across the crowd.

Her face flushed, and she gripped the hem of her skirt tightly. "...It's okay."

The result was unexpected by everyone—

Jiang Zhuo chose to drink alcohol.

After he left temporarily, Zhou Shiji spoke casually:

"Young Master Jiang has changed too. Who remembers when we were in school, he and the class beauty were kissing during self-study period?"

Qi Xia and You Yu nodded in agreement.

"That's right, even the people in the front row could hear it."

"That's nothing. You guys forgot about that time in PE class when Jiang Zhuo and the school beauty were in the equipment room—"

Ruan Yang's eyes reddened.

She originally wanted to wait for Jiang Zhuo to come back and ask him the truth, but several girls who liked Jiang Zhuo came to her and made sarcastic remarks.

"Didn't you only get into the Jiang family because you saved Young Master Jiang back then?"

"Jiang Zhuoning would rather drink than touch you! You'd better step down now!"

Ruan Yang wasn't one to take things lying down. Overcome with anger, she grabbed a glass of red wine and threw it at them.

Amid screams, she flew back to Beijing from Hong Kong that very night.

This matter has become widely known.

Even his older brother, who was far away overseas, heard about it.

He made an overseas call, reprimanding Jiang Zhuo for using this method even if he was protecting Ruan Yang.

Ruan Yang could tell whether it was protection or disdain.

Only the eldest brother would consider it protection.

Later, Jiang Zhuo clarified that Zhou Shiji and the others had drunk too much and were just talking nonsense.

That's how he appeased Ruan Yang.

Aside from this incident, her older brother probably doesn't know anything about her relationship with Jiang Zhuo.

fair enough.

All she has to do is play the role of a dramatic girlfriend.

As for asking for a kiss...

She was certain that her older brother wouldn't kiss her.

—When he was lucid.

As for how to address him... it's really hard to say Jiang Zhuo's name in front of Jiang Yanci's face.

Let's call him brother.

"elder brother."

Jiang Yanci's hand holding the cigarette paused for a moment.

He hasn't been back to China much in recent years and is unaware of the dynamics between Ruan Yang and Jiang Zhuo.

All I know is that Jiang Zhuo is a playful person who always makes Ruan Yang sad.

So she also calls Jiang Zhuo "brother"?

Jiang Yanci swallowed his inexplicable emotions.

Indeed, how could he have thought that was a title reserved for him?

He was like a thief, secretly pleased with what he had stolen.

But these things ultimately did not belong to him.

When Yangyang wakes up, she won't remember any of this.

Fortunately, she will gradually forget Jiang Zhuo.

The office light fell on Ruan Yang's lowered eyelashes, casting orange-red shadows that clung to her unadorned face, like natural eyeliner, making her clear eyes appear even more distinct and giving her an innocent, animal-like quality.

Ruan Yangming seemed to regain her composure in front of Jiang Zhuo and withdrew her foot.

"Who wants your fake kindness? Didn't you have that photo of you with that French beauty on Instagram before? She was practically sticking to you. Go and help her apply the medicine."

Her tone was different from when she usually spoke to Jiang Yanci; it carried a hint of spoiled arrogance.

That's how it is on the opposing lane.

Ruan Yang found it difficult to say anything nice to Jiang Zhuo in a calm and peaceful manner; even her concern was always veiled in sarcasm.

She always hoped that Jiang Zhuo could be more tolerant of her.

I can handle all her emotions, and even if she's wrong, I'll stand by her side.

But they were about the same age, and Jiang Zhuo was spoiled and unwilling to back down.

Qiao Lingling is gentle by nature and will likely be tolerant of everything about Jiang Zhuo.

Jiang Zhuo didn't have to hear those sarcastic remarks, nor did he have to deal with her jealousy.

No wonder Jiang Zhuo doesn't like her.

But it doesn't matter anymore.

She no longer wants Jiang Zhuo to like her.

All she wanted was for her brother to be safe.

Imitating yourself is not difficult.

Ruan Yang snorted and pushed him away.

If it were Jiang Zhuo, he would definitely say, "Are you ever going to stop? She just twisted her ankle, I was just helping her up. Why are you being so jealous? Isn't that annoying?"

But Jiang Yanci hugged her.

"It won't happen again next time."

Ruan Yang was taken aback.

So this is what it feels like to be caught by someone.

She envied Jiang Zhuo.

I envy Jiang Zhuo for having such a brother.

Ruan Yang thought of her own brother.

Ever since she was brought back, he has been dissatisfied with everything she does. Even at school, he refuses to acknowledge her as his sister and forbids her from greeting him at school.

It's as if she's a virus.

The older brother went to such lengths to help Jiang Zhuo; he truly loves his younger brother.

Yes, my brother is such a good person.

She suppressed the inexplicable bitterness in her heart.

Her tone became even more spoiled, "You always say things like that, you have no sense of boundaries with girls at all. Don't you know that male virtue is a man's best dowry? A man whose body is defiled will be drowned in a pig cage."

Jiang Yanci chuckled and flicked his cigarette ash.

He rarely saw Ruan Yang being so unreasonable.

They're even cuter now.

He tightened his grip around her waist and pulled her onto his lap.

In his usually serious and rigid office, on the cold desk filled with various data and reports, he never imagined that he would be holding Ruan Yang and pressing her against his knees.

Once Ruan Yang has completely forgotten Jiang Zhuo, he will return to his original position and be the elder brother in her heart.

Three hypnosis sessions were like three beautiful dreams.

He cherishes every opportunity to enter a dream.

When he hypnotized Ruan Yang, wasn't he also hypnotizing himself?

Hypnotize yourself to abandon all morality and ethics, indulging in fleeting pleasure.

He suppressed his emotions, his voice slightly hoarse, "Yes, I understand. What kind of compensation does the baby want?"

Ruan Yang's ears turned red.

The older brother calls her "baby".

Her older brother rarely smoked in front of her, but now he held a scarlet cigarette between his fingers, and wisps of smoke escaped from his crimson lips. She didn't know what kind of flavoring was added to the tobacco, but it wasn't pungent and even had a sandalwood scent.

He possessed a dashing and dissolute air she had never seen before.

She also wanted to try her brother's cigarettes.

She opened her mouth, as if to say something, but then felt a little embarrassed.

Jiang Yanci's expression was cold as he glanced at Ruan Yang, whose face was flushed pink, and his breathing became slightly heavy.

He didn't know what he was expecting.

He knew that Ruan Yang lacked a sense of security and would always ask Jiang Zhuo to kiss her to prove their relationship.

But Jiang Zhuo never agreed.

So much so that the girl was so stubborn, constantly demanding kisses, turning their relationship into a multi-level competition.

If Yangyang really asks me for a kiss.

He would kiss her lips and tongue without hesitation.

Just like in a dream.

He is despicable.

They were waving Jiang Zhuo's banner.

Taking advantage of Ruan Yang's lack of awareness.

Make her say the words she wants a kiss.

To satisfy one's own narrow and dark thoughts.

Unable to suppress his emotions, he was like a greedy beast, his dark, intense eyes fixed on her soft lips, waiting for his prey to walk into his trap.

He leaned down, his voice slightly hoarse.

Do you want me to kiss you?