Good Brother

Chapter 88

Early the next morning, the morning light spilled into the room through the curtains, and the warm sunlight fell on Gu Ran's face.

He stretched lazily and quickly sat up, instantly feeling refreshed and full of energy.

Looking back at the pillow towel on his pillow, he couldn't help but give it a mental thumbs up.

A pillow towel from his aloof older sister really made for a sweet sleep!

He reached out and patted the pillow, gently stroking the soft fabric of the pillow towel. Smelling the faint scent of osmanthus, he felt as if he were surrounded by a fresh sea of flowers.

Like a gentle breeze, it lightly brushed across his face and enveloped his heart, greatly improving his sleep quality.

Of course, he absolutely didn't steal it; he had taken it openly and honorably from the young woman's bedroom.

After all, who works without getting a little reward?

But he didn't want anything!

Not only did he not want anything, but when he left, he even offered to wash the pillow towel for that girl. It was an act touching enough to move the whole nation!

It was just that... when he walked away with the pillow towel, he seemed to hear his aloof sister call him an idiot.

Then the girl seemed to follow him out, wanting to take the pillow towel back, as if she were afraid of tiring him out.

But as his sister's good younger brother, sharing her burdens was naturally his unshirkable duty!

He trotted back to his room and, before the girl could catch up, quickly closed the door, blocking her outside.

Thinking of this, he was once again moved by his own heartwarming actions, unable to understand how there could be such a good person in this world.

Getting out of bed, he pulled open the curtains and looked at the riverside scenery through the spacious and bright floor-to-ceiling windows.

Just as he was sighing at the pleasant view, a cold, pretty face suddenly intruded into his line of sight.

"Open the door!"

Staring at the stretching boy in front of her, Ye Zhenzhen bit her lip lightly and narrowed her eyes slightly.

Turning her head and noticing that her pillow towel was still on this guy's pillow, her delicate face flushed red, and she wished she could rush in and bite him to death.

Pervert!

Didn't he say he was taking it back to wash for her?

How did it get washed right onto his own pillow!

Her beautiful eyes rolled, and a look reserved for perverts flashed through her cold gaze.

The moment he saw the girl, Gu Ran's brain worked at lightning speed. After a brief pause, he straightened his gaze, acting as if he hadn't seen the person right in front of him.

Staring straight ahead into the distance, he muttered to himself, "Strange, it looks like it's going to rain. I'd better close the curtains!"

With that, he swished the curtains shut, deleting the girl from his line of sight.

Ye Zhenzhen: "???"

One sentence, so many twists; she almost couldn't process it.

Rain?

It's winter, where would rain come from!

And when it rains, you close the windows—who closes the curtains!!!

Looking at the tightly drawn curtains, her elegant eyebrows shot up, and she ground her teeth audibly.

This guy... how dare he?!

Having shut Ye Zhenzhen out, Gu Ran quickly changed his clothes and trotted out of his room toward the kitchen, terrified that if he was too slow, she would block his door.

He didn't want to get bitten on this beautiful, sunny morning.

Sitting in the living room reading the newspaper, Gu Xiangcheng saw him running frantically into the kitchen. He silently picked up his teacup, took a sip, and, too lazy to bother with him, lowered his head to continue reading.

But less than two minutes later, the girl, her pretty face covered in frost, followed closely behind and headed straight for Gu Ran's room.

Watching Ye Zhenzhen knock on his son's door bright and early in the morning, his expression couldn't help but turn strange.

Coughing lightly, he said, "Um... Zhenzhen, Gu Ran went to the kitchen."

Hearing this, the girl who was knocking froze instantly. She quickly turned around and saw Lao Gu on the sofa. Looking like she had been caught doing something bad, a blush uncontrollably crept up her cheeks.

"Ah... o-okay, Uncle."

She stood there, wringing her small hands, not knowing what to do for a moment.

...

"Oh, Xiao Ran is here."

In the kitchen, Ye Shulian was preparing breakfast. Seeing Gu Ran rush in, she spoke with a smile.

"That's right. Aunt Ye gets up early every day to prepare breakfast, which is really hard work. My dad only knows how to read the newspaper and doesn't help, so I came to see what I can do."

Gu Ran touched his head and answered with a shy smile, looking exactly like a perfectly obedient child.

Hearing his words, Ye Shulian felt a wave of comfort in her heart, and a smile unconsciously spread across her face. She then said cheerfully, "No need, no need. Just knowing you have this thought makes Auntie fully satisfied."

As she spoke, the look in her eyes toward Gu Ran grew increasingly affectionate.

Gu Ran smiled, rolled up his sleeves, and started to help. "It's fine, Aunt Ye, I can't do much anyway, just here to assist."

Seeing his persistence, the smile on Ye Shulian's face grew even wider as she continued, "Xiao Ran is getting more and more sensible. You are much better than your sister."

"I do my best..."

Since Ye Zhenzhen wasn't around, Gu Ran shamelessly accepted the praise. Just as he was about to say something else, he heard a cold voice behind him.

"You do your best at what?"

Gu Ran: "!!!"

A chill ran down his spine. He subconsciously twitched the corner of his mouth, and not knowing how to answer, he once again ignored the girl behind him.

"Aunt Ye, this needs to be brought out, right? Let me do it."

Saying that, he quickly stepped forward, picked up a plate of freshly steamed buns, and turned to leave the kitchen.

Ye Zhenzhen: "???"

This guy... is ignoring her again?!

...

After breakfast, the siblings were driven to school by Lao Gu.

After getting in the car, the girl sat on the other side, leaving an empty seat between her and Gu Ran. They didn't speak the entire way.

When it was time to get out of the car, Ye Zhenzhen said goodbye to Lao Gu, then turned her head and walked straight into the school.

Staring at her aloof back, Gu Ran twitched the corner of his mouth, feeling an inexplicable headache.

This girl is so petty. He just pretended not to see her this morning, and now she's ignoring him.

Sucking his teeth, he hurriedly followed her, once again transforming into a flattering lackey to clear the way for his cold-faced sister.

Even though there was absolutely no one in front of them, he still started clearing the area.

"Make way, make way, everyone make way! The eldest young miss has arrived! Make way, everyone!!!"

"I'm talking to you, what are you looking at? Hurry up and get out of the way!"

"..."

Glancing at the guy's impromptu performance, Ye Zhenzhen couldn't help but feel amused. She then raised her chin and kicked him.

"There's no one here, what kind of crazy fit are you having."

"A crazy fit of missing you."

Gu Ran blinked and said, staring straight at her.

Ye Zhenzhen: "???"

Is he flirting with his older sister?

She wasn't feeling it wrong, right!

"Get lost... get lost!"

Instantly blushing bright red, the girl kicked him again, but the boy nimbly dodged it.

Turning around, he saw Li Sinan wrapped in a thick coat walking behind them, and he couldn't help but slow his pace.

As she walked, Ye Zhenzhen realized the boy was no longer beside her. She looked back and saw him standing in place. She couldn't help but shoot him an annoyed glare and said, "Idiot, let's go!"

Gu Ran smiled at her words, then turned to look at Li Sinan, waved his hand, and said, "Good morning, Ms. Li!"

Ye Zhenzhen: "..."

Hearing this, the girl finally noticed Li Sinan following behind them, and an indifferent expression couldn't help but appear on her delicate, pretty face.

This guy... only knows how to make her angry all day!