Chapter 38: Older Sister and Brother-in-law?

It's like that……

Na Ti took out that CHANNEL bag and briefly told Xiao Tong about the bag.

Of course, Xiao Tong already knew all that.

Glancing at Chen Ci, who was singing intently, Xiao Tong smiled and said to Na Ti, "You should keep this bag."

Na Ti naturally disagreed: "No, it's too valuable."

At that moment, Na Zha silently lowered her head, staring at her toes.

You don't understand him; since it's already said this is a gift for Na Zha, anything he gives away, even if thrown away, he won't take it back.

Huh?

Na Zha looked up in surprise, gazing wistfully at the bag in her sister's hand.

A bag worth over twenty thousand—do you just throw it away like that? Do rich people really waste like that?

Na Ti still insisted: "Even if thrown away, that's his business; this bag is too valuable, we can't take it."

Na Zha's eyes dimmed, as if she had completely lost hope.

Xiao Tong patted her little head: "He would definitely say the same; whether you want to throw it away or not, the gift for Na Zha is your own business—this can't be explained clearly."

Moreover, I see Na Zha seems to really like this bag.

Facing Xiao Tong, Na Zha nodded without hiding it, simultaneously puffing out her little lips, utterly adorable.

How about this?

Xiao Tong had a flash of inspiration: "Anyway, this bag will eventually be thrown away. Let's just treat it as already thrown away, I picked it up and then gave it to Na Zha."

What a great idea; at that moment Xiao Tong felt she must be a genius.

Like this, okay?

Xiao Tong's suggestion sounded reasonable, but Na Zha still hesitated.

She glanced sideways at her sister a few times, noticing her sister silent, brows furrowed, turning her head to look at herself.

Older sister……

Na Zha wanted to speak but stopped; she really wanted to keep this beautiful bag.

Pa~

The beautiful bag was suddenly thrown to the ground by Xiao Tong, and then she went on acting by herself.

Oh, such a beautiful bag with no one wanting it is truly a shame; I picked it up, so it's mine.

Hey Na Zha, do you like this bag? If you do, I'll give it to you.

Xiao Tong showed a delicate, sweet smile, looking even sweeter and more delicious than the naive Na Zha.

Na Zha also smiled, her grin like a flower, looking at the bag offered before her, not knowing what to say.

She smiled foolishly: "Mao Mao older sister……"

At that moment, Na Ti spoke up: "You guys, why are you giving Na Zha a gift, treating her so well?"

This is what Na Ti really wanted to ask; besides parents, no one in this world would be good to you for no reason.

Huh? Why……

Xiao Tong thought, does being good to someone need a reason?

If there is, then of course it's liking.

Na Zha is so pretty and cute; we all like her. If we really need to give a reason, Chen Ci is preparing to film a movie, and Na Zha being so pretty might be related to the movie.

Movie? Mao Mao older sister, are you guys filming a movie?

Little Na Zha's eyes lit up, her little head suddenly clearing up.

Xiao Tong couldn't help pinching her soft, white little cheek: "You could say that; Mao Mao older sister is also an actor."

Actors, filming movies can make a lot of money, right?

Xiao Tong couldn't help laughing: "I didn't realize Na Zha is also a little money lover; are you short on money?"

Na Zha was stunned by the words: "Dad is always sick, medicine costs a lot of money……"

Cough cough!

Na Ti coughed twice, interrupting her; just then the people in the recording studio also came out.

Chen Ci and the others' condition was better on the second take, but unfortunately no one heard it.

The control room's space was already small; with four men and three women standing, it was a bit cramped.

After coming out, Chen Ci looked at Xiao Tong and the others and asked: "What's the matter? Speak outside."

Xiao Tong immediately replied: "Oh, it's nothing."

While saying that, she didn't forget to wink at Chen Ci.

Chen Ci seemed to have received some signal, and didn't dwell on it: "Just right, Na Zha has arrived; we'll formally start recording……"

Mao Mao, it's great having you; otherwise I really wouldn't know how to explain.

Afterward, Chen Ci sincerely sighed.

Some words, when spoken by Xiao Tong, versus Chen Ci saying them himself, definitely have a different effect.

Maybe it's a case of being in a melon field under a plum tree, good intentions leading to bad deeds.

Hehe, I'm not entirely helping you either.

Oh?

Na Zha is so pretty, it'd be a waste not to be an actor; besides, I've already taken Na Zha as my little sister.

Little sister? Then wouldn't I be the older sister……

Chen Ci realized he misspoke, immediately fell silent, not knowing if it was too late to take it back.

Older sister what?

Xiao Tong turned her head, gazing at Chen Ci with a sweet smile.

"Nothing."

Chen Ci gave a faint smile, his expression hinting at a touch of bitterness.

For the first time in his life, he felt deep self-doubt about his own flirtation guide, the Chen Family Annals.

So much time has passed, yet they're still stuck at the hand-holding stage.

By the way, yesterday, while she wasn't paying attention, he even kissed Xiao Tong's finger.

But this is nothing compared to when he first pursued Xiao Tong—it wasn't that hard back then.

Of course, this is all because Chen Ci knows Xiao Tong too well—she grew up in a single-parent household, raised by her mother from a young age.

Back then, Xiao Tong's mother fell for the wrong man, was abandoned by a scumbag, so Xiao Tong deeply resents that.

"But then again..."

"What are you thinking about?"

Seeing Chen Ci silent for a long time, Xiao Tong waved her hand in front of his face.

"I'm thinking of you." Chen Ci spoke frankly.

"Ugh, let me tell you— from now on, Na Zha is my sister. You'd better not bully her, or I'll make you regret it."

Truly a top-notch sweetie— even her threats are adorable.

Chen Ci couldn't help laughing: "You took her as your sister just because you're afraid I'll bully her."

"You just need to know— actually, Na Zha is quite pitiful. Her father's health is poor, so she's overly sensitive about money. Giving her such an expensive bag would scare her."

"You know my family's situation—I just wanted to give her something cheap, but I don't have anything like that."

Chen Ci's family has everything except cheap goods— he can't help it.

Xiao Tong pursed her lips: "We're talking serious stuff— no smart‑mouthing."

"Sure, I'll listen to you, Mao Mao."

At that moment, Xiao Tong suddenly grew serious, speaking in a low voice: "When I told Na Zha I was an actress, her eyes lit up."

"Because she heard that acting can make a lot of money, I—"

Saying this, Xiao Tong suddenly paused; Chen Ci roughly guessed her meaning and silently took her hand, placing it on his thigh.

"You want me to get Na Zha a role in a movie, Mao Mao— this isn't the attitude of someone asking for a favor."

"Oh dear, you… you're annoying."

Xiao Tong pretended to struggle, but in the end she didn't pull her hand back.

After a moment of silence, she went on softly: "Can we do it? I really want to help her—I wouldn't even mind not acting myself..."

"Enough." Chen Ci covered Xiao Tong's mouth with his hand: "You've only just met— is this something you can trade?"

Knowing Xiao Tong is kind, I didn't expect her to be this kind.

"Since Na Zha is your sister and not an outsider, I'll figure out a way to arrange it."

"Hmm..."

A faint wriggling sensation came from Chen Ci's palm, along with a hint of cold…