Chapter 17: Recognizing Ma Xiaotao as Her Older Sister on the Lake Island.
She felt incredibly guilty and nervous about seeing the junior who had been injured because of her.
"Come in!" The white-robed old man gestured to Ma Xiaotao and took a step back.
Biting her lip, Ma Xiaotao adjusted her breathing and pushed open the door.
The room she saw was almost identical to her own, the only difference being the person sitting on the bed.
It was a child who looked to be about ten years old, sitting on the bed with a bewildered expression.
"Such a young child!" Ma Xiaotao's heart trembled instantly. Despite her queen-like demeanor, those who knew her well knew she was actually a very kind person! Her only flaw was that her own experiences had made her somewhat prone to maternal instincts.
Of course, this only applied to children and cute things.
The person sitting on the bed, lost in thought, was none other than Ji Wuchang! He was still adjusting his state. After all, he had just experienced another life-or-death situation, and it would be a lie to say he wasn't afraid.
The sound of the door opening jolted Ji Wuchang out of his daze. Turning her head, the first thing she saw was that fiery red dress.
She instinctively shivered; it seemed she still couldn't escape some psychological trauma.
This shiver didn't escape Ma Xiaotao's notice. She felt even more guilty; Ji Wuchang's pale face made her heart ache even more.
*Sob*, she wanted to hold him in her arms.
A thought suddenly jumped into Ma Xiaotao's mind.
After shivering, Ji Wuchang didn't react much. That beautiful older sister at the door, could she be…?
Tilting his head and blinking, Ji Wuchang's eyes revealed a thoughtful and speculative look.
However, he couldn't imagine how much of a blow his appearance would be to Ma Xiaotao.
"Ah!!! I can't hold back anymore!"
A flash of red light, and the girl in red appeared beside Ji Wuchang. This startled Ji Wuchang. He instinctively took a step back, but the woman grabbed him. "
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Damn it! Heaven can bear witness, although Ji Wuchang is a playboy, on Earth he has practically had no other intimate contact besides flirting and kissing.
What's devastating is that the woman he took advantage of might be the hot-tempered Ma Xiaotao.
Who knows if she'll deliberately cause him trouble later because of this?
The old man in white felt the quiet atmosphere inside and was very puzzled. Then came a burst of heavy breathing, which instantly sent chills down his spine.
Damn it, the world is going to the dogs! What are you two doing in there in broad daylight—no, in the middle of the night?
So, when the old man in white entered the room, he saw the strange couple's strange state.
"Ahem, Xiao Tao!"
The sudden voice didn't have much effect; Ma Xiao Tao was still clinging to Ji Wuchang.
Ji Wuchang, on the other hand, looked at the old man in white with delight. Now he could finally get rid of him!
The joy and longing in Ji Wuchang's eyes didn't escape the old man in white's notice, and it made him feel a surge of resentment.
Although his disciple had a bit of a temper, she still had countless suitors! (Really? Aren't you afraid of getting beaten to death?)
Now, it seemed like he was being rejected by Ji Wuchang?
"Xiao Tao, his name is Ji Wuchang, he's a freshman this year, almost 13 years old." The old man in white decided to speak up and rescue Ji Wuchang from his predicament.
Ma Xiao Tao hadn't reacted much at first, but when she heard the word "thirteen years old," she instantly changed.
"Thirteen years old…too old!" Ji Wuchang felt her body suddenly stiffen, her face turning from flushed to bright red.
In its place came a barrage of small fists.
"You brat, taking advantage of your older sister! I'll beat you to death!"
Damn it! What was going on?
Sensing Ma Xiaotao's growing irritation, Ji Wuchang broke out in a cold sweat.
From the white-robed old man's address, he was certain this older sister was Ma Xiaotao, the one who had almost killed him.
He was already traumatized; seeing the situation was getting out of hand, he didn't want to be beaten into a mental idiot.
"Alright, Xiaotao, let's not talk about who took advantage of whom for now. If you keep going like this, he really is going to be beaten to death." The white-robed old man's lips twitched.
"It's because he…I thought he was only ten years old…" Ma Xiaotao explained hastily.
"I…"
Ji Wuchang's face darkened. So it was all his own childish appearance that caused the trouble. Damn it, looking like this is really a shame!
"Alright, Xiao Tao, calm down. Now that he's out of danger, take him back to the outer courtyard. And give him a generous compensation while you're at it," the white-robed elder said.
"Remember, nothing you see or hear here, nothing that happened this morning, you must not tell anyone! Do you understand?" the white-robed elder said sternly to Ji Wuchang.
"I know, I'll keep my mouth shut."
That depends on how much hush money they offer.
"Good, then that's settled." The white-robed elder nodded and turned to leave. Only Ji Wuchang and Ma Xiao Tao remained, the atmosphere awkward.
"Um, this inner courtyard sister, could you please take me back to the outer courtyard?"
Finally, Ji Wuchang broke the awkward silence. He dared not remain in the same room with Ma Xiaotao any longer.
Ma Xiaotao seemed to have calmed down as well, looking at Ji Wuchang, who seemed quite afraid of her, with a softening in her eyes.
"Would you be willing to acknowledge me as your older sister?"
Ma Xiaotao suddenly asked.
"Huh? This?"
Ji Wuchang was instantly dumbfounded. Shouldn't Huo Yuhao be the younger brother? Had he snatched it away first?
Seeing that Ji Wuchang seemed somewhat unwilling, Ma Xiaotao's face flushed again.
"You're not willing?"
The astute Ji Wuchang instantly sensed a hint of danger. Although he didn't really want to agree, he could only smile obsequiously and say,
"I'm willing! How could I not be willing!"
Hearing this, Ma Xiaotao nodded in satisfaction: "My name is Ma Xiaotao, you can call me Sister Xiaotao from now on! You can come to me anytime if you need anything."
Having acknowledged her as a younger brother, then that contact just now wouldn't seem so bad, right?
Ma Xiaotao thought to herself.
After all, she was still just a girl who had never been in love.
If Ji Wuchang were ten years old, teasing him wouldn't be a big deal. But he was already thirteen, which made a difference in her eyes.
He wasn't a boy anymore, but a man!
If outsiders heard about her having intimate contact with a man she'd just met, she'd lose all face!
So, the naive Ma Xiaotao came up with this idea.
"Okay, Sister Xiaotao..." Ji Wuchang said with a wry smile. But having a sister didn't seem like a bad thing. He knew very well how protective Sister Xiaotao was. He wouldn't be afraid of being bullied anymore!
"Then I'll see you out first, little brother. Oh, by the way, what's your name?" Ma Xiaotao hugged Ji Wuchang again.
"My name is Ji Wuchang..." Ji Wuchang replied with a headache.
"Okay, little brother Wuchang." Ma Xiaotao nodded and quickly led Ji Wuchang out of the room. Before Ji Wuchang could even react, they had already left the island in the middle of the lake in the inner courtyard.
"Don't be curious about the inner courtyard, we'll talk about it when we get there. It's not the right time yet." Ji Wuchang looked towards the island in the middle of the lake, but Ma Xiaotao immediately covered his eyes.
"Okay, Sister Xiaotao." Ji
Wuchang had no choice but to give up. A moment later, Ma Xiaotao had already led Ji Wuchang to the outer courtyard.
"This is your pocket money! If anyone dares to bully you, just say my name!" Ma Xiaotao stuffed a black card into Ji Wuchang's hand, then turned and ran back to the island in the middle of the lake.
Looking at the card in his hand, Ji Wuchang's thoughts were racing.
Could this be considered being kept?
"Forget it, why think so much?"
Ji Wuchang shook his head helplessly, feeling a little sentimental. Sure enough, he was born to be a kept man!
In his past life, he had never spent any money to flirt with girls, truly a model for the new generation of young men!
Observing his surroundings, he realized that he seemed to have been sent to a place he didn't quite recognize, and he was dumbfounded again.
"Wait a minute, I think I've been here before. I seem to remember, but..."
But I have no sense of direction!
"Nannan, I bought you the grilled fish from that kid yesterday. Don't worry, I didn't use any force, I queued up to buy it."
A voice from the side caught Ji Wuchang's attention:
"Hmm?"
A boy and a girl came into view. The boy, dressed in a black school uniform, was actually a sixth-grade student. He was tall and broad-shouldered, as steady as a wall.
In front of him stood a stunningly beautiful girl who also caught Ji Wuchang's eye.
She looked about fifteen or sixteen years old, with long, wavy golden hair. Combined with her fair skin and breathtaking beauty, it was no wonder the sixth-grade student was so infatuated.
Who was Ji Wuchang?
He was the playboy Ji! If he didn't flirt with beautiful women, would he still be a playboy?
As for why he didn't flirt with Tang Ya and Ma Xiaotao? Weren't they pretty?
No, they were indeed beautiful. Even placed next to this stunning girl, they wouldn't be mere supporting characters; they were a vibrant display of beauty! Each had their own unique style and charm.
However, Tang Ya and Ma Xiaotao…he knew perfectly well that the former already had someone she loved, and he had no interest in ruining someone else's relationship. As for the latter…good heavens! Would you dare to flirt with her?
But this girl was different. Although she seemed to have a suitor,her expression suggested she wasn't very patient with this senior.
"No, thank you." The beautiful girl shook her head, refusing the… grilled fish in the senior's hand.
Hmm, two fragrant grilled fish…
The senior wanted to say something, but Ji Wuchang wasn't having it. As a model youth of the new century, he was more than happy to help the beautiful girl solve her problems.
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