Chapter 35: The First Counterattack

"Luo Xixi, what are you doing?!"

Seeing Luo Xixi walking toward their side, Luo Xinian assumed she was about to lose her temper at Luo Shiqing, so he immediately blocked the front of Luo Shiqing like a mother hen protecting her chicks and scolded Luo Xixi.

Hiding behind Luo Xinian, Luo Shiqing also began to feel secretly excited.

Had that idiot Luo Xixi finally had a mental breakdown and decided to lay a hand on her? She couldn't ask for more; as long as Luo Xixi made a move against her, the Luo brothers' Favorability Value toward her would inevitably drop!

That way, the advantage would return to her hands once again.

However.

Unexpectedly, Luo Xixi ignored Luo Shiqing entirely; she came straight for Luo Xinian, and after walking up close, she opened her arms and gave Luo Xinian a tight bear hug.

!!!!

Luo Xinian was jolted violently, shocked by this action of Luo Xixi's; he was like someone under a paralysis spell, stiffening completely in place, unable to move.

And after hugging Luo Xinian, Luo Xixi patted his back heavily, as if she were comforting him.

"Third Brother, it's okay, it's okay."

"..."

Luo Xinian had been feeling restless and agitated inside, but these few back-patting motions from Luo Xixi miraculously dissolved his anxious and irritable mood.

"Luo Xixi, you..."

Luo Xinian lowered his head to stare at Luo Xixi, his pupils trembling incessantly.

He felt he should push Luo Xixi away; after all, he hated this younger sister so much, and he should naturally feel disgusted and repulsed by her touch, but for some reason, subconsciously, he didn't want to do that.

Luo Xixi didn't give Luo Xinian time to struggle either; she let go of him first and then said with a straight face, "Third Brother, whether you believe it or not, I'm not as hostile toward Shiqing as you imagine. If she wants to participate in the variety show, she can just participate. If you're worried that my presence will cause her harm, I can withdraw right now."

"You..."

Luo Xinian's gaze swept over Luo Xixi; from the determined look in this girl's eyes, he could tell that Luo Xixi was serious—she would really withdraw, and wasn't just being perfunctory.

Yet, Luo Xinian said with his mouth: "Heh, putting on an act! You were invited by Yan Yu and have already agreed to go, but now you're not going and are switching it to Shiqing instead. People who don't know better would think Shiqing snatched your spot. Are you trying to make others think Shiqing is overbearing and jealous, and can't tolerate you as her older sister?"

"Xinian, you've gone too far!"

Luo Xichuan frowned deeply, unable to watch any longer from the side.

Xixi had already accommodated Xinian's emotions enough, yet this was still met with his younger brother's prejudice. Listen to what he was saying? What a petty mind! Regardless of whether his younger brother's words were sincere or fake, Luo Xichuan did not intend to let him hurt Xixi anymore.

"Xixi, don't pay attention to them, let's go."

Luo Xichuan walked over and grabbed Luo Xixi's hand, wanting to take her away.

"Wait a moment, Eldest Brother."

This time, Luo Xixi stubbornly remained; she continued to look at Luo Xinian and said, "Fine, then I won't withdraw. When we're on the variety show, I will definitely stay far away from Shiqing. That way, Third Brother, you can be at ease, right?"

"..."

Not expecting Luo Xixi to compromise like this, a flash of struggle and conflict crossed Luo Xinian's eyes. He didn't understand; he had clearly spoken so harshly, with every sentence like a knife scraping at someone's heart, so why did this girl still want to compromise with him?

Even if Luo Xixi were to curse him out or hit him right now, Luo Xinian would feel it was only right and proper.

After all, he was truly a scoundrel.

"Why are you suddenly like this?" Luo Xinian asked Luo Xixi.

"It's nothing, really."

Luo Xixi blinked and said frankly, "I just think you don't need to overthink things, Third Brother. Relax a little; the things you're worried about won't happen. So, you really don't need to over-consume yourself internally."

"Who's over-consuming themselves?"

Although Luo Xinian felt terrible inside, he still remained stubborn.

Luo Xixi shrugged: "Fine, then let's just say I'm meddling. Alright, let's leave it at that. I'll participate with Shiqing, and I promise I won't touch a single hair on Shiqing's head."

"Sister, I'm sorry. I know you must feel bad because of me right now. Don't worry, I'll stay far away from you when the time comes; I definitely won't disturb you."

Luo Shiqing still intended to stir up trouble, acting pitifully on the side.

Luo Xixi glanced at her indifferently and also said frankly, "No, I don't feel bad because of you. I also don't know why you're so self-centered. Actually, you really aren't that important to me. Shiqing, don't go around with a mournful face all day as if I'm bullying you. You really look like a white lotus flower like this. Don't be like this when we get on the variety show; the netizens are very picky and have much sharper tongues than I do."

"..."

Hearing these words from Luo Xixi, Luo Shiqing's face turned green.

This damn Cannon Fodder, had she gone crazy today? She had clearly been hiding in the back without a peep before, so why was she targeting her so much today??? Her words were too nasty!!

"Third Brother, I..."

Luo Shiqing hurriedly looked at Luo Xinian, wanting to provoke Luo Xinian into helping her teach Luo Xixi a lesson.

As a result, Luo Xixi didn't let Luo Shiqing speak at all, interrupting: "Shiqing, if you have something to say, just say it. Why are you always looking for Third Brother? Is Third Brother your megaphone? Can't you speak for yourself, and must you have Third Brother do it for you?"

!!!!

Luo Shiqing choked.

She stared at Luo Xixi with wide eyes, unable to believe it: Did this woman have a machine gun installed in her mouth? "Da-da-da-ing" endlessly like that??!

(End of chapter)