We moved to Golden Courtyard

"Rita?"

"No...no way...it shouldn't be."

Xu Qi's face darkened.

"There's no other way. It seems we have to resort to some means to keep you here by force."

The maid was surprisingly strong-willed at a time when she shouldn't have been so assertive.

"Really? What methods could the master possibly have?"

"If you're pregnant, you won't be able to go out, right?"

Rita was stunned and before she could react, Xu Qi picked her up and threw her onto the soft sofa next to him.

"Snake said my cell activity has been declining lately, maybe this time it'll work? Come on, my dear wife, let's try again, there's always a chance."

"No! Master, um..."

Inside the office, 7:4 [0:8]

Outside the office, Ms. Kafka, who was said to have left, was actually still waiting outside the door, but the employees coming and going seemed to subconsciously ignore this beauty.

She sighed softly. If she had to protect Xu Qi closely from now on, she would likely have to experience many more situations like this while guarding the goal...

Or... she might just become the one inside the door.

"Chairman."

On the top floor of the Gold Group's headquarters building in Lujiazui, Eden gently swirled the red wine in his glass, turned around, and saw Anna, who had already packed up.

"You don't need to call me Chairman anymore, I mean in any situation."

Anna was stunned. She was still wondering what mistake she had made recently.

Then Eden continued.

"This time, I'm sending you to Europe ahead of time to establish a foothold without any explanation. With Xiaoqi's personality, if you continue to treat me with such deference, she'll probably start to complain about me as her older sister."

Anna smiled knowingly.

"No, Chairman. Young Master has always respected you. Besides, it was my own choice to return to Europe to assist Young Master. It has nothing to do with you, Chairman."

"Just call me Eden. From now on... you should only need to listen to Xiaoqi."

Anna's eyes lit up, and she said with a knowing smile.

"Understood, Madam Xu."

The word "Madam Xu" seemed to bring Eden an extremely comforting warmth amidst the chilling cold wave sweeping through Shanghai, and she couldn't help but smile.

"You're still as eloquent as ever... Go ahead, don't tell anyone where you're going. If Xiaoqi asks... I'll cover for you."

"Understood, Anna will take her leave now."

Having said that, the secretary, who had been by Eden's side since its inception and was the de facto second-in-command of the Gold Group, turned and walked out the door.

This spacious office was once again left with only Eden inside.

The magnificent surroundings offered no solace to this captivating woman.

If my younger brother could be there at this moment...

"elder sister."

"Uh-huh?"

Eden looked up in astonishment, only to find that the person she had been longing for day and night was right in front of her. She rubbed her eyes in disbelief.

This playful little gesture made Xu Qi chuckle softly—"So cute, sister!"

"Xiaoqi? What happened to you..."

"I've come to see you? Sister, aren't you happy to see me?"

"No, how could that be? I just..."

This was the first time I'd ever seen Eden so flustered.

Xu Qi reached out and placed his hand on his sister's shoulder, leaned forward and kissed her, saying, "Okay, sister, I got off work early today, so I wanted to come and find you first."

After the initial panic subsided, Eden quickly calmed down when she realized that Xu Qi was right beside her.

Eden hugged Xu Qi tightly, nestled into her younger brother's arms, and felt a sense of comfort in his presence. A sweet feeling welled up inside her—the fact that her brother wanted to come see her meant that she, as his older sister, was still quite charming.

Of course it's attractive.

Round and smooth, soft and fluffy to hold, it's a different kind of enjoyment compared to Nia.

But then, Eden seemed to remember something and hurriedly asked, "When you came here just now, did you see...?"

"Oh, it's Anna, I've met her."

Eden's heart leaped into his throat in an instant.

"Then...did she...with you...?"

Xu Qi didn't answer. Instead, he gently picked up Eden and carried him to the large sofa next to him to sit down.

“Sister Anna told me everything, sister.”

Eden's mind went blank for a moment—this Anna! How could she have lost so quickly, selling me out like that!?

Anna also had her reasons—didn't you tell me to listen to Xiaoqi in everything?

"Xiaoqi, I..."

"Sister, I'm sorry."

Ugh?

Seemingly oblivious to Eden's panic, Xu Qi lowered his head and spoke to himself.

“I shouldn’t have kept it from you. Whether we’re husband and wife or siblings, we’re all of one mind. It was wrong of me to hide something so important from you.”

Please forgive me, sister.

"..."

Eden pinched her delicate chin. Although the process was a bit strange, the result was good, so her older sister happily agreed.

"Okay, I forgive you, my silly little brother."

Chapter 1038, Chapter 1031: My Sister is the Best Sister in the World

To say that Eden called him "silly little brother" was absolutely right.

As Mei put it, "Your sister spoils you so much that she's practically given herself to you. When have you ever seen her get angry with you? I have!"

Of course, her older sister can continue to spoil Xu Qi like this, but Xu Qi can't just leave without saying sorry.

His plan was that as long as I apologized to my sister first, she wouldn't be angry, given how much she doted on me.

It can only be said that Xu Qi underestimated Eden's doting on him.

Eden didn't even feel angry about it from the beginning. She was worried that her decision to let Anna go to Europe first would leave a bad impression on Xu Qi.

There's probably only one sister in the whole world who dotes on her younger brother like this.

"It's a pity that I didn't have a chance to say goodbye to Anna properly."

“Once you go to Europe, you’ll have plenty of time to spend with her, so there’s no need for that now.”

Eden nestled in Xu Qi's arms. Despite her tall stature, she seemed to prefer this petite and dependent posture, clinging tightly to Xu Qi.

"Won't my sister object?"

By this point, Xu Qi seemed to have figured it out as well.

He seems to have overreacted.

"What are you objecting to? Your trip to Europe?"

Eden thought for a moment, got up from Xu Qi's arms, and then pulled Xu Qi into his own arms instead.

My head rested on her soft, cotton-like bosom.

With a slight inhale, I was filled with my sister's scent.

Xu Qi was somewhat engrossed in it.

This sense of security allowed him to relax his slightly tense nerves.

"Xiaoqi, maybe I spoil you too much. I always feel that no matter what you do, there is a reason. Plus, our family's resources allow us to make mistakes."

So whatever you do, your sister will always consider supporting you first. I know this isn't right, and there are very few people around you who can directly refuse you.

It's important that people like Mei can offer you advice. But I think... it's also important to have someone by your side who can always unconditionally support you.

I'm willing to be that kind of person, even if people say I've spoiled you, I'm still willing. There's just one thing—I support all your decisions, but Xiaoqi, once you're gone, everything else is gone too.

Therefore, for your safety, even though I will choose to support you, I must give you the maximum help, and you must accept it.

Just like when I delivered the V2V exoskeleton armor to you, this time I sent Anna to Europe ahead of time to make arrangements. Sister, you know perfectly well that this is pushing your sister Anna into danger.

But my sister still has to do it!

You have parents, and so many women who love and care for you, but to your sister, I only have you as my brother.

……

Thoughts churned uncontrollably in Xu Qi's mind.

He felt incredibly lucky to have a sister like Eden.

My sister is right. You only have one life, so you have to cherish yourself first before you can cherish others.

"I won't do anything foolish on this trip to Europe."

With Xu Qi's words, Eden's heart finally felt completely at ease.

She knew what Europe meant to Xu Qi...

His mentor and his woman are both extremely important to Xu Qi.

Eden's biggest fear is that Xu Qi might do something foolish again at a crucial moment, risking his life.

Yes, that's a hero.

But Eden can no longer afford the price to pay.

She fell into a forbidden love with her younger brother, and it spiraled out of control. Eden could no longer imagine what she would do without Xu Qi.

“I have another suggestion—bring Theresa and the others along.”

"why is that?"

"Theresa and Himeko, I have a deep impression of them. As special police officers, they are highly professional and can form a combat force immediately when necessary."

Who knows what might happen on this trip to Europe? Their presence is necessary. As for whether the police will release them, don't worry about that; your sister will always find a way.

And then there's Little Paddo. No one in the world understands stealth better than her, and naturally, no one understands counter-stealth better either. In this respect, you'll have to rely on her a lot.

Furthermore, I plan to have Kevin be ready to provide you with remote support at any time, in case...

Why are you looking at me like that?

At this moment, Xu Qi had already raised his head and was looking at his sister with a very complicated expression.

He was the one who wanted to go to Europe, but it turned out that Eden had already planned everything out for him.

What preparations are needed? Who should we bring? These are not things that can be figured out in a day or two; my sister must have put in a lot of effort.

Xu Qi stood up and kissed Eden's delicate face.

"Sister...you've sacrificed so much for me."

Eden smacked Xu Qi on the head, clearly annoyed.

"What nonsense are you talking about? I'm your sister."

Yes, she's not my biological sister, but she's even better than one.

But it can only be a semblance of intimacy; after all, normal siblings could never be as close as they are. So close, in fact…

Xu Qi leaned close to Eden's ear.

"Sister...you must be the best sister in the world."