Chapter 1726

An hour later, a Bentley Mulsanne entered a high-end residential complex within the city.

Xu Ziyan parked the car, stepped out, and headed straight into the complex.

"Ding ding…"

The elevator stopped; Xu Ziyan stepped out, walked past the complex, and saw three people standing in front of an apartment.

One man, two women.

"Brother, you're finally back!"

Seeing her brother had returned, Xu Zilin rushed forward.

"Brother, where did you go? Why are you back so late?"

Hearing this, Xu Ziyan smiled and patted Xu Zilin's head.

"Nothing much—just had dinner outside, so I got delayed. What about you and your sister-in-law? Why didn't either of you come out?"

"I went shopping with my sister-in-law. Brother, why do you smell like alcohol?"

Xu Zilin frowned, her willow-browed eyes fixed on her brother.

Hearing Xu Zilin's words, Xu Zimo's eyes flickered with displeasure.

He glanced at Xu Zilin and said, "I was working overtime at the company, had a bit to drink—it's nothing."

"You child…"

Hearing Xu Zimo's words, Ximen Wudi beside him sighed helplessly.

"Enough! Zimo, don't scold Zilin. After all, you drank so much—you definitely need to go home and rest."

Xu Ziyan added his own plea.

After speaking, Xu Ziyan glanced at the girl standing beside him and continued, "Zilin, this is your fiancée—Ximen Wudi, a photographer for a magazine, who takes care of you daily."

"Sister Lin, hello!"

Xu Zilin beamed sweetly and greeted politely.

"Hello."

Ximen Wudi nodded with a smile.

Xu Ziyan glanced at the two girls behind Ximen Wudi and asked, "Who are these two?"

Ximen Wudi introduced them: "This one is Zhao Ying, and this one is Zhou Yuxin."

"Oh, Zhou Yuxin—so beautiful!"

Xu Ziyan nodded approvingly, then added, "Yuxin, stay home with Zilin, don't wander off. When I finish work, I'll come play with you!"

Saying this, Xu Ziyan walked into the villa.

Ximen Wudi and Zhou Yuxin exchanged a glance, then followed him inside.

"Ouch!"

As Xu Ziyan stepped inside, his foot scalded on a cup of coffee sitting on the living room coffee table.

Xu Ziyan looked down at his red-hot shoe sole, frowned, and cursed, "Damn! What kind of crap tea is this, daring to burn me?"

"Ziyan, are you okay? I'll go buy some ointment right away."

"I'm fine! No big deal!"

Xu Ziyan shook his head.

"Sit on the sofa and rest for a bit."

"Thank you, sister-in-law, for your concern!"

Xu Ziyan glanced gratefully at Ximen Wudi.

Zhou Yuxin and Ximen Wudi went to the kitchen, boiled a bowl of sobering soup, brought it out, and handed it to Xu Ziyan.

"Brother, here—drink it while it's hot!"

"Mm."

Xu Ziyan nodded, lifted the bowl, and drained it in one gulp.

"Gulugulu…"

After drinking half, Xu Ziyan felt his stomach ease, the discomfort gone.

"Brother, why did you drink it so fast? It's still scalding hot!"

"It's fine."

Xu Ziyan set down the bowl, rubbed his stomach, and said, "I'm going upstairs to shower. I'll come down for breakfast later."

"Got it! Brother, hurry up—don't catch a cold!"

"Mm. Don't stay downstairs too long either—don't catch a chill. Remember what I just told you: study hard, don't waste time daydreaming."

Xu Ziyan gave one last warning, then headed upstairs.

Once he reached the upper floor, Ximen Wudi and Zhou Yuxin gathered around the sofa, chattering nonstop.

Xu Zimo, fresh from his shower, came downstairs and saw the three chatting merrily; he couldn't help interrupting, "What are you talking about? So happy?"

Xu Zilin glanced at Xu Ziyan and pouted.

"Brother, I want to tell you—"

"Cough cough!"

But before Xu Zilin could finish, a sharp cough cut her off.

All eyes turned toward the sound.

"My throat hurts so bad!"

"Mine too!"

Xu Ziyan rubbed his own throat, looking utterly wretched.

Seeing this, Ximen Wudi hurriedly poured a cup of water and handed it to Xu Ziyan.

"Here, drink some water to soothe your throat!"

"Thanks, sister-in-law."

Xu Ziyan took the cup, drank a few sips, and only then felt his throat was a little better.

Seeing this, Ximen Wudi hurriedly asked, "Is your throat alright?"

"I'm fine! Sister-in-law, thanks for the water!"

"You're welcome."

Ximen Wudi smiled and waved her hand.

Xu Ziyan set the empty cup on the table, looked at the three of them and asked, "What were you all just talking about? Chatting so enthusiastically, looking all mysterious!"

"Brother, you didn't really go off and get drunk, did you?"

"Do I look like that kind of person?"

"Yes!"

"……"

Xu Ziyan rolled his eyes speechlessly, paid no attention to this crafty little sister, and changed the subject: "Right, don't you all have class today?"

"It's the weekend, we don't need to go to class!"

"Oh."

"Then I can rest easy!"

Xu Ziyan said, relieved.

"Right, Sister Lin, do you know martial arts?"

Xu Zilin suddenly thought of something and hurriedly asked.

"What about it?"

Ximen Wudi was a little surprised.

"Just now when you brought my brother milk, your speed was really fast."

Ximen Wudi said with an innocent look.