My Arrogant Young Lady

“I’m willing. Of course I’m willing. But my home is so small… you guys…” Tang Long said, looking at An Yao and the others with difficulty.

"Please rest assured, because of the Crown Prince's special status, but he cannot return home yet. Therefore, we will temporarily allow the young lady and the Crown Prince to continue living in your house as ordinary people. As for the four hall masters of Heavenly Thunder and Earthly Fire, as well as Zhuma Langma, we will find another place to settle them." Hurricane smiled.

"Oh, that's good. I was just worried that I wouldn't be serving you well enough," Uncle Tang said with some difficulty.

"No need for service, but we might be staying for a long time. We're afraid of causing you trouble." An Yao stood up coldly.

"No way! We'd be more than happy to. It would be an honor for me, Tang Long, to host your children!" Tang Long said loudly.

"That's good." An Yao nodded gently.

Although An Yao and her friends had offended Uncle Tang and my uncle, they were still incredibly moved. They took us out to a restaurant, and the way they looked at An Yao and me was filled with tenderness. Hurricane secretly told me that my father had been kind to them in the past; he had saved their lives. No matter how they were treated, they wouldn't hold a grudge. But Tang Wendi—letting him off so easily was too lenient.

After returning from the restaurant, An Yao and I rode in Uncle Tang's car. Feng Huo Lei Dian and Mount Everest had all left, saying they would meet us tomorrow. The car was quiet. I noticed Tang Ning kept stealing glances at An Yao, but An Yao kept her eyes straight ahead and remained silent.

Back at Uncle Tang's house, he treated us to fruit. An Yao didn't say much, but held the apple in her small hands; the apple looked quite large.

"An Yao, make yourself at home here, don't be shy." Uncle Tang was very generous, quickly forgetting the previous unpleasantness. Instead, he treated An Yao with great care, like his own daughter.

"Thank you." An Yao said expressionlessly.

I stole a glance at my beautiful little sister, and the feeling in my heart was hard to describe. Perhaps it's true that blood is thicker than water; ever since I learned I had a younger sister, I've felt a deep connection with her. Although we've only just met, my heart is already very close to hers. I'm also a little excited, feeling even happier than if I'd received a precious treasure.

But why did my other younger siblings want to kill me? Was it because our family was too rich?

After taking a shower, I lay in bed thinking about the day. I felt like it was all a dream, and my head was a little dizzy.

But just then, An Yao suddenly pushed open the door and walked in. Wearing a pink nightgown, her body looked very thin. She only gave me a cold glance before lying down beside me and pulling the covers up.

Sharing a blanket with her, I immediately looked at her in surprise. Although I was afraid of her being cold, I couldn't help but ask, "Little sister, what are you doing?"

“Tang Long’s house only has three bedrooms. Tang Long and his wife share one, and Tang Ning shares another. If I don’t sleep with my own brother, do you expect me to spend the night with that outsider, Tang Ning?” An Yao gave me a cold look, as if I were a monster.

"This..." Looking at An Yao's exquisite face, my face involuntarily turned red...

Chapter Forty-Six: Taking Over the Campus

An Yao is my younger sister; she's my closest relative. Tang Ning once said that there are no other feelings between close relatives. Between her and Tang Wendi, there was only familial affection, nothing more. When their bodies touched, it was just like holding their own left hand with their right.

But why do I feel so strange sleeping next to An Yao? Especially when I accidentally touch her body at night, I suddenly become incredibly nervous. Although An Yao speaks and acts quite maturely, she is clearly two years younger than me. Her face still has a youthful innocence; she is still just a young girl.

I didn't sleep well all night, but she slept very peacefully. Sometimes she would turn to face me, and I would feel an electric shock whenever I saw her sleeping peacefully.

I gazed at her quietly for a long time. Gradually, a warm feeling returned to my heart. Because my sister had come, I saw my true family. I finally had a home, and a sister who was breathtakingly beautiful.

I watched her cautiously, afraid that it was all just a beautiful dream. Although she was so much more outstanding than me, I was willing to protect her, take care of her, and cherish my little sister.

Because I had something on my mind, I woke up exceptionally early this morning. The moment I opened my eyes, I immediately looked around. I was afraid that what happened yesterday was just a dream, afraid that my sister, whom I had finally found, would suddenly disappear again. As soon as I looked around, I couldn't help but hold my breath.

Before me stood a pair of bright eyes. Her eyes were clear and bright, radiating a hint of coldness. Her beauty was even more striking; her long, silvery-white hair gave her an indescribable air of elegance. She had been awake for some time and was now quietly lying beside me, watching me.

After staring at her for a few seconds, my face quickly turned red. Her body smelled even better; the unique fragrance of a young girl kept wafting into my nose.

One second, two seconds—time seemed to stand still. Looking at each other, I felt my heart pounding. I wanted to speak, but I didn't know what to say. She remained silent, simply gazing at me with her bright eyes.

"Do you know why I came to you?" Suddenly, she opened her delicate mouth and spoke.

"I don't know." I felt nervous, and my body had a strange feeling.

“Because you are the eldest son, even though you are useless, you can inherit our family. As for me, I could have chosen not to come looking for you,” An Yao said.

"Hmm..." I nodded gently.

“When you become a little better, I can take you back. And by then, you'll be able to protect yourself. There are seven of us brothers and sisters, and each of them is excellent, cunning, and cruel. After yesterday's test, we are even more determined to take you back. Because you are so much kinder than them, and only if you inherit the family will you not persecute your brothers and sisters like they did,” An Yao said.

"So, you came to me because you want me to go back and seize power?" I understood a little and asked after thinking for a moment.

"You're not bad. You're quite smart." An Yao suddenly smiled, and her smile was surprisingly beautiful.

I stared blankly at An Yao's smile, completely mesmerized. Then, dazed, I mumbled, "You're very smart, but why don't you seize power?"

“I am very smart, but I am a girl, and girls cannot inherit the family business,” An Yao said.

"Oh, but I'm utterly useless. I'm naturally incapable of physical exercise. If you really intend for me to seize power, you're likely to be disappointed..." Thinking of my frail body, I couldn't help but feel dejected.

“Don’t worry, we will train you. I will support you to become the head of the family, and Xi’er will also support you to become the head of the family. With Xi’er’s family background, she is qualified to support you to become the head of the family,” An Yao said.

"Yehenara Xier, my fiancée?" Hearing the name Xier, my heart skipped a beat.

“Yes, you are the heir of our Wang family. Your future wife was chosen for you by your father when you were three years old,” An Yao said.

I never imagined I'd have a fiancée, which puts me in a difficult position. Although Zhang Xuan isn't as pretty as An Yao—she's quite a bit less so—I've liked Zhang Xuan for a long time, and I'm already content to have such a beautiful wife. I've confessed my feelings to Zhang Xuan several times, and she's almost ready to say yes. If I were to abandon Zhang Xuan for wealth and status, or because of my father's arrangements, I would be doing her a terrible disservice.

Thinking about how I caused Zhang Xuan to be humiliated yesterday, and how she didn't blame me, I felt a pang of guilt. Suddenly, I remembered something and asked An Yao, "Sister, was it you who called Zhang Xuan yesterday to sow discord between us?"

“It wasn’t me, it was Xi’er.” An Yao’s expression turned strange.

After hearing An Yao's words, I suddenly realized what was going on. Damn it, no wonder Zhang Xuan suddenly got angry yesterday. We were already surrounded by Chai Jin and his men; the situation was so dangerous, yet Zhang Xuan disregarded the bigger picture and stormed off in a fit of anger.

Now that you mention it, Zhang Xuan should indeed be very angry. Xi'er must have said something she shouldn't have on the phone. Put yourself in her shoes: if I were almost with Zhang Xuan, and then a man suddenly told me he was her fiancé, I would also be furious.

Thinking about this, I couldn't help but feel troubled. Then I couldn't help but ask An Yao, "Yehenara Xier. What kind of person is she?"

"She's a pampered young lady, and also a perfectionist. Her family is very powerful, with many experts within them. The information we had about you came from her. It won't be long before you meet your little fiancée," An Yao said.

"So, where is she now?" I asked.

“She’s renovating your new house and enrolling you in school at the same time. I know you like Zhang Xuan, but Zhang Xuan isn’t good enough for you,” An Yao said.

"I understand..." After hearing An Yao's words, I felt troubled again.

When I came out of the bedroom, I saw that Tang Ning was already awake. Tang Ning has a gentle personality, but she's also a bit of a tomboy. Perhaps Uncle Tang said something to her yesterday, because Tang Ning wasn't angry with An Yao at all. Seeing me come out, she instead asked me softly, "That pretty little monster, is she awake?"

"She's awake," I whispered.

After hearing what I said, Tang Ning cautiously glanced at my room. Then, we both secretly smiled.

Before we knew it, another girl had joined the family, but An Yao didn't cause any problems for the Tang family. On the contrary, Uncle Tang and Aunt Tang seemed very happy and made us a very sumptuous breakfast.

While eating breakfast, Aunt Tang thought for a moment and then mustered up the courage to ask An Yao, "Yao Yao, you don't look very old, do you? You're coming to visit your brother and will be staying at my house. What about your studies?"

“The four hall masters, Mount Everest, and I have completed the enrollment procedures here. We will accompany him to school and protect him at the same time,” An Yao said quietly while eating her breakfast.

"Oh. If you need anything, just say so. Don't act like an outsider," Aunt Tang said.

"You've completed the enrollment procedures for our school?" I asked An Yao in surprise.

“Yes…” An Yao ate quietly, without saying anything more to me.

Seeing that An Yao didn't like to waste words, I didn't say anything more. I thought to myself that she was determined to stay with me, and if she wanted to, she would stay with me anyway, since I was quite lonely without any friends. It was just that the thought of her taking me away made me feel reluctant. However, I also really wanted to see my parents.

After we finished breakfast, An Yao actually changed into one of our school uniforms. Wearing the uniform, An Yao looked incredibly pure and innocent. The ordinary uniform seemed to look much better on her.

"So beautiful..." Tang Ning couldn't help but exclaim as she stared blankly at An Yao.

On the way to school, we rode in Uncle Tang's car. An Yao didn't say a word the whole way, just quietly gazing out the window. I looked at my little sister; she seemed warm and kind, and I really liked this quiet little sister. It would be even better if she didn't act so mature.

"Little sister, will Tianlei Dihuo and Mount Everest be coming later?" I asked her as the three of us walked towards the school after the car arrived at the school gate.

“They’re here,” An Yao said coldly.

After hearing An Yao's words, I couldn't help but look towards the school. There, I saw a dense crowd of students gathered around the basketball court. Just then, a series of loud thuds came from there as a red-haired youth suddenly leaped high from the crowd and slammed the basketball into the hoop.

The crowd erupted in excitement at that moment.

"Wow, all the new transfer students at our school are so handsome!"

"So handsome! That blue-haired guy is so handsome too!"

"The young master and young lady are here!" Suddenly, the tall and imposing Mount Everest spotted us immediately. In front of everyone, the five of them walked towards us, "Young master, young lady!"

"..." Seeing the gazes directed at me, an indescribable feeling welled up inside me again...

Chapter Forty-Seven: An Yao and Zhang Xuan

To accommodate me, An Yao, the four hall masters of Wind, Fire, Thunder, and Lightning, and Mount Everest all enrolled. Because they were all very young, apart from their hair color and special aura, they looked no different from ordinary students. An Yao moved in with me, sharing a room at Tang Ning's house. The four hall masters of Wind, Fire, Thunder, and Lightning, along with Mount Everest, moved directly into the school dormitory.

As we walked towards the teaching building together, I felt very uncomfortable with the strange looks I was getting. My face was flushed the whole time, and I couldn't help but say to Feng Huo Lei Dian and the others, "Could you guys please stop calling me 'Young Master' from now on? If people hear it, they'll think I'm some kind of rich young master."

“Aren’t you the same?” An Yao sneered.

Hearing An Yao's words, my face flushed red. I realized then that my parents were actually very important people, and even some kind of incredibly important people—people whose names I couldn't reveal. The feeling of going from hell to heaven was indescribable. But being addressed like that by them still made me very uncomfortable. So I said to them, "Well then, let's keep a low profile. Don't call me 'Prince' anymore, call me Xiao Xi? Xiao Wang is fine too."

"Your Highness, this is not appropriate." They were in a dilemma after hearing my words.

"Why don't we just call him Brother Xi? That's what I always call him," Lu Zhicheng suddenly said. He had been playing basketball with them since he arrived at school that morning.

"Can I call you Brother Xi?" Shandian looked at An Yao with difficulty.

“Since my brother doesn’t like you calling him Prince, then call him Brother Xi.” An Yao said coldly.

"Oh, okay, then let's call him Brother Xi." Lightning and the others nodded gently.

"Just call me Xiao Xi..." I said.

“No, let’s just call him Brother Xi,” they said.

After a brief chat, I realized we were about the same age. They were all around eighteen or nineteen, while Lightning was only seventeen. The youngest was Anyao, who was only sixteen. Thinking that Anyao was so young and already in high school with me, I felt a little worried about her, afraid she wouldn't be able to keep up with our lessons.

Then we chatted about other things, and I asked them which classes they had been assigned to. To better protect me, they were all assigned to various classes in our second year of high school. Lightning and Lu Zhicheng were in the same class, while Hurricane, Thunder, Earthfire, and Mount Everest were in other classes. An Yao and I were in the same class, and she would officially become a student in my class after classes started.

"I never expected you to come to school so readily. I remember when I took the entrance exam for this high school, I was really afraid I wouldn't get in," I said to them after thinking for a moment.

"Hehe, there's nothing in this world that can't be done. Besides, the young lady's mother's family has a deep-rooted background here." With a wicked grin, Lightning rubbed his fingers together lightly as he spoke to me.

"Is our mother's house here?" I couldn't help but ask after hearing what Lightning said.

"No, no, it's..." Lightning was about to explain when An Yao glanced at him and he fell silent.

"Little sister, what's wrong?" I asked in surprise when I saw An Yao wink at me.

"It's nothing. Let's go inside." An Yao said expressionlessly.

As An Yao and I entered the classroom, a question began to bother me. An Yao's surname was An, while mine was Wang. I couldn't understand why she, my younger sister, had a different surname. Even if she shared my mother's surname, it still didn't make sense, because my mother's surname was Zhao.

Could it be that her name, An Yao, is an alias? Like Tian Lei. Although they are only called by their given names, they both share the surname Wang. Just like Tian Lei, whose real name should be Wang Tian Lei, and Di Huo, whose real name should be Wang Di Huo. An Yao, her real name is Wang An Yao?

But that still doesn't feel right, because Tian Lei and Di Huo are adopted children, so their names were chosen rather casually. But An Yao's identity shouldn't be so casual.

I've been agonizing over this for ages, but I still can't figure it out. So I've decided to stop thinking about it and just remember that she's my own sister.

Because An Yao wasn't a formal student yet, she had to introduce herself before class. Before class, she went to the teacher's office, where the teacher personally introduced her and assigned her a seat.

When the school bell rang, I saw the homeroom teacher walk in with An Yao. The students' expressions immediately changed when they entered.