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“We spoil you, and you can be fine as long as you coax her a little. But your sister is different. Xu Qi, some people are getting restless these past few days because you've been so attentive to Wilvi.”

Xu Qi remained silent.

“Have a good talk with Eden. She’s just fooling herself into thinking she’s your sister. But who can’t see that she wants to be your lover?”

So Mei's words last night were also targeted, weren't they...?

No, it might not even be referring to Eden.

He and Vilvi have finally tied the knot, but there's someone sitting right in front of him who's been together for so long but hasn't managed to get married yet.

Xu Qi then looked at Theresa.

Sakura understood, but instead of getting up, she hugged Xu Qi.

"But while I understand, if you've just finished winning over Velvet, and then immediately start focusing on winning over the next one..."

A rare glint of sharpness flashed in Yinghumei's eyes as she looked at Xu Qi.

She smiled, but the smile was unsettling no matter how you looked at it.

"I think you understand the consequences, don't you?"

After Sakura finished speaking, Mei walked out of the room in a daze. Seeing Sakura and Xu Qi's intimate appearance, she revealed the same eerie smile.

Xu Qi's face turned pale—he certainly knew what the outcome would be.

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In the end, just like the professor's birthday celebration, only a few people attended. It wasn't a grand affair, but it suited Wilvi's taste perfectly, especially since... she was already with Xu Qi.

Aside from being extremely wicked and ignorant of the rules, the other personalities of Wilvi were quite aware that her clinging to Xu Qi these past few days had clearly angered many people.

They dote on Xu Qi and don't get angry with him, but that doesn't mean he's not angry.

With nowhere else to vent his emotions, wouldn't he have to vent them on Vilvie?

So even on Vilvi's birthday, she didn't care whether Xu Qi would spend more time with her or not.

Anyway, I've already spent enough time with them.

She wasn't like Rin, a little girl who would cling to someone the moment they got together. An older sister like Wilvi knew how to use a strategic retreat to advance.

That night, Xu Qi didn't contact anyone.

Or rather, he had already finished searching.

All everyone wants is an attitude; as long as Xu Qi truly cares about them, that's enough.

And Eden... was placed last by Xu Qi.

When Xu Qi arrived at the courtyard balcony, this was the scene he saw—his sister was leaning alone against the railing, her long hair dancing in the wind, her wine glass swaying gently in her hand, all alone, as if telling of her loneliness.

"elder sister."

"You came to see me last because you thought your sister would never blame you, right?"

"It's because I want to spend more time with my sister."

Eden finally glanced at Xu Qi. She turned around, placed her hands on the railing, and didn't say anything, but her meaning was clear—come here.

Xu Qi smiled.

He stepped forward, touched Eden's slender waist, and half-embraced her.

"What kind of younger brother hugs his older sister like that? Doesn't he know you shouldn't touch a girl's waist? You should put your arm around my shoulder instead."

"But I like my older sister."

Eden fell silent.

Is my sister angry with me too?

"What do you mean 'also'? What, are any of my younger siblings really angry?"

No, that's not the case, so Xu Qi changed his question.

"Is my sister jealous?"

Xu Qi could easily feel that the body holding Eden had tightened up considerably.

"Why...why would I be jealous? You need to remember, I am your older sister. Not only me, but you shouldn't have any other thoughts about me either."

"Oh……"

Xu Qi remained silent, enjoying the moon with Eden.

This made Eden breathe a sigh of relief, and the physical relief was that his waist was no longer so tense.

Xu Qi, of course, could sense this change, and a mischievous smile flashed across his face.

"What do you mean 'not just me'? Does that mean my sister also..."

My body tensed up again.

"What are you saying? I was just saying it casually, I didn't mean anything by it. What? You're not going to listen to your sister anymore?"

"Of course I'll listen."

After Xu Qi finished speaking, he fell silent again, and Eden breathed a sigh of relief once more.

"What do you mean by 'no other meaning'? Sister, I don't think I understand."

Xu Qi repeatedly asked these sensitive questions just when Eden was about to relax. How could Eden not know what Xu Qi was thinking?

Her face turned red, but it was a red from anger.

"Xu Qi!"

"Once is acceptable, twice is acceptable, but not three times," Xu Qi said, turning Eden's body around and pulling him into a strong embrace, gently patting his back.

"Sister, don't be angry. Brother didn't mean it."

"I haven't settled things with you about Vilvie yet! And you're already provoking me like this!?"

"My sister finally admitted that she was jealous?"

"I!……"

Eden then realized that Xu Qi had set a trap here.

"My sister is always like this. She keeps everything to herself. Whether she likes me or doesn't want me to spend so much time on Vilvi, she never says anything."

You're my sister, what good will it do you to tell me all this? I still love you, sister.

765. Why did you have to comfort me like this?

Eden's face instantly turned bright red.

"Like...like...what do you mean by liking? I'm your older sister. Even if I like someone, it's liking for my younger brother. Don't overthink it."

To everyone's surprise, Xu Qi released Eden and looked at him with innocent, big eyes.

"I was referring to the affection between siblings, wasn't I? What are you thinking, sister?"

They were outmaneuvered.

If it weren't for the faint smile on Xu Qi's lips and the mockery in his eyes, Eden might have actually believed that he thought so.

Embarrassed and annoyed, Eden turned away.

"Are you doing this on purpose? Do you really think your sister won't be angry with you!?"

Xu Qi persisted and forcefully hugged her from behind.

Eden tried to struggle, but Xu Qi held him tightly, giving him no chance to break free. The strong masculine scent permeated Eden's entire body.

"Sister, don't be angry. It was your brother's fault."

The conciliatory tone instantly extinguished Eden's initial annoyance.

How could she bear to be too harsh on Xu Qi?

However, this time, Eden felt he had to steel himself.

"What's wrong?"

"My mistake was not spending enough time with my sister during this period; my mind was full of other women."

Eden nodded in satisfaction, but then felt something was amiss.

"Don't you think my sister is being a little too controlling?"

"No way? It's only natural for my sister to take care of me. I... I hope my sister can take care of me for the rest of my life."

"Did you say that?"

“Of course,” Xu Qi buried her face in Eden’s hair, the smooth strands brushing against her cheeks, filled with the pleasant scent of tulips. “So… don’t leave me, okay, sister?”

"Fool, why would I leave you?"

"So, sister, you've agreed? You'll never leave me, you'll stay by my side for life, you'll never... marry another man, only your brother."

Isn't that obvious?

Eden was about to agree when he suddenly realized something was wrong.

No... then what's the difference between me and your wife?

"I……"

Xu Qi raised an eyebrow.

"What? Is your sister thinking of getting married?"

"In no mood!"

What a joke! The only man who can stay by Eden's side is, of course, her brother!

"So, does my sister not want to stay by my side for the rest of her life?"

"How could this be..."

Xu Qi's tone suddenly became somber.

"Then my sister will leave me."

That brat! He definitely did it on purpose!

Eden turned around and looked at his younger brother. Although he seemed so downcast when he spoke, his expression was full of mockery and amusement.

"Is it fun teasing your sister?"

"Did I? I just wanted my sister to agree to what I said."

Xu Qi stared intently at Eden, and this fiery gaze caused Eden's face to flush noticeably—there was really no way to deal with this little rascal.

"Okay, okay, I promise you, alright? Hurry up and leave, I don't want to see you right now."

After Eden finished speaking, he appeared both angry and helpless, but inside he felt as sweet as if he had eaten honey. Wasn't this just a disguised... secret pledge of lifelong commitment?

No, no, what am I thinking? I'm his sister!

I only promised Xu Qi that I wouldn't leave him, that I would always stay by his side, and... that I would never marry. I didn't promise anything else!

In that case, she's just an older sister who dotes on her younger brother.

Thinking of this, Eden nodded to herself, feeling a surge of joy—she had found another lie to help her maintain this fragile sibling relationship.

It wasn't until I came to my senses that I realized Xu Qi hadn't left.

Why are you still here?

Eden frowned. "Aren't you even listening to your sister anymore?"

Xu Qi shook his head.

"Of course not, but sister, I just remembered a mistake I made. There were some things you promised me before, and I haven't asked you for them. I really shouldn't have done that."

"Before? Agreed?"

Xu Qi stepped forward and wrapped her arms around Eden's waist.

"Didn't my sister say—once a week?"