"Tonight, Gu Luo and Gu Ximan will move into the apartment. I've already arranged for the rooms to be prepared."
"Report to Guangya Academy tomorrow morning on time."
Luo Liang's voice still carried that icy, unyielding tone, as if her words were indisputable facts that brooked no argument.
Having said that, she lowered her head again, continuing to eat at her own unhurried pace.
"Yay!"
Upon hearing this, Luo Shuling immediately clapped her hands in excitement.
The crisp sound of applause echoed loudly in the private dining room.
She even gave Gu Luo a thumbs-up, her face beaming with a radiant smile.
To an outsider, her demeanor might have made them think they were long-lost siblings.
Apart from Gu Feng, who remained expressionless, everyone else looked surprised.
Especially Gu Ximan, who covered her mouth in shock.
She didn’t mind moving into the so-called new apartment—after all, where she lived didn’t matter much to her, as long as her brother was there.
But wasn’t the timing a bit too rushed?
Still, this was a testament to the immense authority Luo Liang wielded—decisive, swift, and capable of arranging anything in the blink of an eye.
Well, she had only been at Caizhou Academy for a week and didn’t have many friends there anyway. Plus, her best friend was at Guangya Academy.
At this thought, she glanced sideways at Gu Luo, a complicated emotion suddenly stirring in her heart.
After all this back and forth, her brother was still going to Guangya Academy in the end.
Gu Luo, after a brief moment of surprise, quickly regained his composure.
Deep down, he suspected that the rushed timing was Luo Liang’s subtle way of putting him in his place.
If that were the case, then it seemed no woman was entirely free from a desire for payback, no matter how composed she appeared.
As the group ate and drank, the food on the table gradually diminished. Meanwhile, the restaurant’s well-trained servers seamlessly replenished the spread, ensuring the table remained laden with exquisite dishes.
By 6:30 PM, Luo Liang elegantly dabbed the corners of her mouth with a napkin, checked her watch, and then stood up to leave the private room.
Noticing this, Gu Feng immediately stopped eating, grabbed the ladies' bag hanging nearby, and hurried after her.
Before stepping out, he turned back to the children with a warm smile and a reminder:
"You all take your time chatting. Your mother and I will be away on business for a few days. Gu Luo, as the older brother, make sure to look after your sisters."
"Ah Liang..." So that’s how Dad refers to her.
Gu Luo nodded, signaling that he understood and that Gu Feng needn’t worry.
Luo Shuning stood up politely and said, "Uncle, have a safe trip. Please don’t worry—my brother and I will take care of things at home."
"Bye, Uncle!"
Luo Shuling, on the other hand, waved her fair-skinned arm energetically, her voice bright and cheerful.
"Mm, take care, take care." Gu Feng smiled and waved back before jogging out after Luo Liang.
Once the adults had left, the atmosphere in the room instantly became much more relaxed and lively.
Luo Shuling immediately turned to Gu Luo and Gu Ximan with an enthusiastic grin.
"Hi, big brother! Hi, little sister! I know you already know my name, but let me introduce myself properly!"
"I’m Luo Shuling, 168 cm tall, 106 pounds. As for my measurements—well, that’s a secret!"
"I have tons of hobbies—eating good food, gaming, basketball, singing..."
She went on and on, listing over a dozen interests in one breath.
Finally, she seemed to catch herself and scratched her short, silky hair sheepishly, flashing a bright smile.
"Seriously, though, thank you, big brother. If I had to stand in detention at my age, it’d be so embarrassing. You really saved me back there!"
"No problem." Gu Luo couldn’t help but chuckle at her demeanor.
This kind of girl was undeniably likable—carefree, straightforward, and easy to get along with.
After that, he and Gu Ximan reintroduced themselves as well.
With that, the five of them were officially acquainted, and the back-and-forth conversation helped bridge the initial distance between them.
As they chatted, a system panel suddenly appeared before Gu Luo’s eyes.
[Notification: Special Mission Completed]
[Special Mission Rewards: Skill Mastery Card ×1, Charm +1, Charm Boost Card ×1, Intelligence Boost Card ×1, Physical Fitness Boost Card ×1, 300 Points]
[Brother: Gu Luo]
[Points: 405]
[Charm: 9, Intelligence: 8, Physical Fitness: 7]
[Items: Skill Mastery Card ×1, Charm Boost Card ×1, Intelligence Boost Card ×1, Physical Fitness Boost Card ×1]
What a windfall.
Gu Luo was quite satisfied with the rewards from this special mission.
The boost cards, in particular, were the most overpowered items—since base attributes capped at 10 and could only be increased through missions, these cards bypassed all limits.
True, they consumed points equivalent to the boost per second.
But.
With enough points stockpiled, one could theoretically become a one-punch powerhouse.
You think you’re up against Tyson?
Nope.
It’s Ultraman.
Back on the train, he’d easily subdued that fanboy by using the [Physical Fitness Boost Card].
If bought from the shop, it would’ve cost 50 points.
Missions were definitely the better deal.
Plus, special missions refreshed fairly often, with moderate difficulty—though some could be downright impossible.
Like this one.
Had his father not remarried, Gu Luo wouldn’t have stood a chance.
"Hey, hey, hey—this is so weird!"
Just then, Luo Shuling suddenly leaned forward, pinching her chin as she stared intently at Gu Luo, muttering in confusion:
"I don’t know why, but big brother suddenly looks even more handsome than before."
"Is it just me?"
Hearing this, the other girls instinctively turned their gazes toward Gu Luo as well.
It was still the same handsome face, exuding a refined and gentle aura.
But upon closer inspection, there was an inexplicable allure about him now—as if an invisible charm had settled over him.
Yet, pinpointing exactly what had changed was impossible.
"I also feel like big brother has become more charming," Luo Shuning remarked with a light chuckle.
Luo Shuhe merely glanced at Gu Luo briefly before turning her attention back to the window, her expression unreadable.
Meanwhile, Gu Ximan lowered her head, pretending to focus on her food while inwardly grumbling—Stupid brother, stupid brother, stupid brother! Always attracting attention! I could just bite you to death!
"Must be your imagination," Gu Luo laughed it off, quickly steering the conversation toward Luo Shuning.
"By the way, what was Aunt Luo referring to about the apartment earlier?"
Luo Shuning patiently explained, "It's an apartment Mom bought near the school for our convenience. There are several rooms available, and she already had it cleaned and prepared. Big brother and little sister can just pack some clothes and move in tonight."
"That way, it'll be easier to get to school tomorrow."
How extravagant...
Just casually buying a property in the prestigious Guangya Academy district...
This is an amount of money an average family couldn’t earn in several lifetimes.
Talk about "hoping your father becomes a dragon."
Well, a licked dragon is still a dragon.
Gu Luo couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.
"Big brother can stay in the room across from mine! I have a game console in my room—we can play together at night!" Luo Shuling exclaimed excitedly, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.
Then, she eagerly added, "Do you usually play games, big brother?"
"I do."
"That’s awesome!" Luo Shuling cheered, practically bouncing with joy.
Seeing her like this, Gu Luo couldn’t help but chuckle.
Noticing that Gu Ximan had been silent the whole time, he turned to her and asked, "Ximan, if I remember correctly, Lu Xuexue also goes to Guangya Academy, right?"
"Yeah! And Xuexue lives near the school too!"
Mentioning her best friend instantly lifted Gu Ximan’s previously complicated mood, and a smile unconsciously crept onto her lips.
Luo Shuning chimed in warmly, "If little sister already has a friend at school, she won’t feel lonely at all. That’s really nice."
"Haha, with me around, little sister won’t ever feel lonely!" Luo Shuling declared, patting her chest proudly before happily exclaiming,
"I’m finally not the youngest sister anymore!"
Just like that, Gu Ximan, Luo Shuning, and Luo Shuling began chatting back and forth, the atmosphere becoming lively and harmonious.
Watching this scene, Gu Luo couldn’t help but smile like a proud father.
Then, his gaze accidentally met Luo Shuhe’s—the one who had remained silent in the truest sense.
Luo Shuhe simply stared at him calmly.
Gu Luo instinctively looked away, but he could still feel a pair of eyes fixed intently on him.
There was even a hint of something indescribable—something almost resentful.
......
Inside the black business car, Gu Feng fastened Luo Liang’s seatbelt with a chuckle and said,
"See, A-Liang? I told you Xiao Luo would take good care of the girls. That kid’s always been reliable."
His tone was full of pride.
"Not bad," Luo Liang replied.
......
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