Chapter Nine.

Because you are an idiot! You are so dull that you can be compared to a piece of wood! Han Yebin glared at me angrily, then ran out of the community directly, and disappeared around the corner.

It truly shines with just a little sunshine! I silently grumble, but the smile remains warm and radiant.

I coolly spit out two words: "My home."

School is over, of course we have to go home. Han Yebin calmed down for a moment and returned a smile to me, although the smile was extremely stiff.

Wait, make a wish? Could it be that the wishing stone has really come true?

Wait a minute. I furrowed my brows and stared at Han Yebin, asking, "Did you just say that you escaped from prison because of a bet with your brother?"

I opened my mouth wide, feeling like I was dreaming: "What? You said I submitted the video proposal?"

When I pushed open the classroom door, someone rushed out in a hurry. I couldn't dodge in time and almost collided with her.

As a result, you have been caught. I chuckled.

Oh... I nodded, "I understand, so this is considered an equivalent exchange. You help me, and I'll treat you to a meal. Hehe."

"Brother! You really, why didn't you tell me about the bet between you two earlier? It made me think of Duyexing as a ferocious beast, fearing that he would come to harm our country of Hanyan."

Okay, then we'll have extra pairs of chopsticks on the dining table from now on.

Seeing Han Yebin being "reprimanded" by his brother, I couldn't help but laugh at his misfortune, while also making a face at Han Yebin - hmph, serves you right for calling me a fool!

I opened my mouth wide and took a while before uttering a word.

Afterwards, An Mujin said something else, but I don't remember anymore. When I came back to my senses, I had already returned to the classroom and sat in my own seat. All that was floating in my mind were two sentences—The video was submitted...submitted. The proposal was approved...approved...

When I walked into the campus with my backpack, I was not surprised to find that many people were staring at me and whispering, but I ignored them and went straight to my own classroom.

Facing my older brother's inquiry, Han Ye Bin, who walked into the living room after me, had a gloomy and aggrieved expression as he glanced at me.

So, that means you two have known each other's identities for a long time?

I successfully convinced my brother. I was extremely excited. When I took Han Ye Bin to the entrance of the community, I was beaming with joy the whole way, but Han Ye Bin unexpectedly didn't say much and just kept staring at me.

Brother, who was tidying up the table, paused for a moment and looked up at me, saying, "Why? If you want to express gratitude, you've already done enough this time."

Ah, I've reviewed the video proposal you submitted, and it's a very good creative idea. I'm here to inform you that we can proceed with the formal shooting, but we need to act quickly and make sure it's completed before the presentation day.

Perhaps my "sincere" smile finally dispelled the last trace of doubt in my brother's heart. He finally looked away and said indifferently.

As my older brother placed the last dish on the table, he laughed at my ravenous expression and said, "What's the rush? No one is competing with you..." But before he could finish the word "competing," I felt his body tense up and his tone suddenly rise by eight degrees.

Yekexin finally solved a difficult problem and happily announced, "That was done by Hanye Bin!"

I restrained my smile and stared at him expressionlessly, saying, "Well, you've hidden it well enough, playing me around in circles!"

Recalling the scene of the chaos at that time, I couldn't help but laugh again. But as I laughed, I felt that something was not quite right with the taste...

The next day, I woke up very early. When I pulled back the curtains, I saw the red sun rising slowly from the eastern sky, gradually illuminating the sleeping city inch by inch with the morning light. As I opened the window, in the fresh air, it seemed as if I could smell the taste of sunlight.

Where to go? With Han Yebin's intelligence, of course, he wouldn't naively think that I'm going to send him home.

I am embarrassed.

Yes...

I was stunned for a moment: "Yes, what's wrong?"

I cleared my throat, finally raised my hands, and surrendered.

Han Yebin gave me a displeased glare, saying, "Isn't it because you suddenly appeared and stabbed me? If it weren't for you... hmph."

What's wrong again? I was astonished and quickly caught up, "Why did you suddenly change your attitude?"

Ling Jiantong, someone is looking for you! A classmate shouted at me from the classroom door.

I stared at him speechlessly for a while. While my older brother went to the kitchen to pour soup, I lowered my voice and said to Hanyebin, "Being picky about food is not good. If you continue to be so choosy, I will tell my brother about your nocturnal activities!"

In the game, the matter of making a wish is something only Duyexing and I know. And now I finally understand why Duyexing wanted to chase and kill me in the first place, even saying that I brought it upon myself. At that time, I messed up his relationship with An Mujin in real life, so of course he would hate me to the core!

I coughed and put on an innocent smile, saying, "Is there something wrong? Maybe he's just a little embarrassed to suddenly come to our house?"

But that's also very strange... I'm getting more and more confused. "Are you sure he's helping me? Getting into a fight with the 'School Flower Party' is obviously not giving An Mujin face. Does he not want to pursue An Mujin anymore?"

If you don't come with me, I will stand at the school gate and shout "Han Yebin is a lone night walker" in a while! I deliberately paused, revealing the cunning smile of the antagonist boss, and proudly winked at him. "Hehe, there are many people in our school who play 'Fantasy Rivers and Lakes'. If they knew that the terrifying killer who killed them in the game and threatened them with the name 'Lun Bai' was actually our school's popular handsome guy Han, they would cry and scream...". I stopped my voice at the right moment, leaving a meaningful silence.

Ling Jiantong! Keep it up! I clenched my fist and shouted to the sky, feeling refreshed instantly. Let weakness and escape go to hell! That energetic Ling Jiantong is back!

Go with you.

Ye Kexin smiled at me and winked.

He was stunned for a moment, then slowly asked, "Did I hear you say that your brother has returned from his business trip?"

A visible light bulb is always better than an invisible threat ... ...

I was originally planning to apologize, but as soon as I saw that person, all thoughts of apologizing immediately flew out the window.

"Who is it?" I took out my phone a bit disappointedly, but as soon as I saw the caller ID, my eyes lit up instantly.

What's wrong? He was probably feeling uneasy under my gaze. He instinctively touched his face and said, "Something happened to my face."

Hmm, I'm willing to. Do you have the authority to interfere? Tong Weiwei glared at me, not sure if it was my imagination, but I felt that she seemed particularly angry today, even more resentful towards me than before. "With someone backing you up, you've become arrogant. Hmph, let's wait and see!" After saying that, she turned her head and walked away.

I pouted and muttered indignantly, "This is really outrageous... to think that they've all kept it from me, I feel like a complete ignorant fool!"

Forget it, since you're here, let's have a meal together.

"Brother!" I happily answered the phone, listened for a moment, and my face became even brighter with joy. "Can you come back early? Have you already arrived home?"

But if it were someone else, I wouldn't even bother to pay attention, let alone help. Han Yebin said with a meaningful look while smiling, his eyes filled with an inscrutable light.

Oh, I asked him to come. I answered casually while arranging the tableware. However, just as I finished placing the last pair of chopsticks, my brother dragged me to the kitchen.

It was probably because he noticed my bad complexion that Han Yeobin answered a bit cautiously this time.

I am truly saddened. His tone was indeed very mournful.

Because he really helped me a lot, a lot! I say it seriously.

Wait a moment... I hastily interrupted Ye Kexin's soliloquy, feeling completely puzzled. "What are you talking about? Why didn't I understand a single word? Why did you suddenly bring up Hanyebin again?"

So, Han Yebin was "kidnapped" by me and taken home.

Do you still want me to come to your house?

Just as I pushed open the door, a strong aroma of food greeted me. My older brother had said on the phone that he would prepare a feast, and as soon as I rushed into the dining room and took a look, I couldn't help but smile.

What's wrong? I curiously touch my face, "something happened?".

I raised my head at the right time and happened to witness the astonished look on my brother's face.

Hello, do you not eat carrots either? I saw him push another dish to the edge of the bowl, and I twitched my mouth, "Do you have any dishes that you can eat?"

Most of the classmates were already sitting in the classroom. When they saw me enter, many gazes were immediately cast straight at me. However, unlike the gazes encountered on campus, the classmates' gazes in the class were all warm and friendly, even with a hint of encouragement and support, which surprised me.

I was stunned for a moment, then remembered that I had taken a sick leave yesterday. Embarrassed, I scratched my head and said, "Hehe, I'm much better now."

Brother looked at me suspiciously, then turned to look at Han Yebin. Although Han Yebin was initially a little surprised, he immediately regained his composure and showed his signature smile.

After I happily hung up the phone, I saw Han Yebin trying to sneak away stealthily. I quickly caught up with him and grabbed his collar.

As I was standing in the most conspicuous place, when Han Yeobin walked out, he saw me at a glance. He was stunned for a moment, even blinked his eyes, and after confirming that he was not mistaken, he immediately showed an expression that could be called "unexpected".

You, the one who always defends your little sister... Ouch, it hurts!

You helped me a lot, so of course I have to thank you. I smiled so much that my eyes curved, and my voice became so sweet that it even gave me goosebumps. Speaking of which, yesterday I made a wish in the game, saying that I wanted to have a meal with you today. How about it? Do you have time to honor me?

Ah, I see. I immediately stood up, but when I walked out of the classroom and saw the person looking for me, I was completely stunned.

"Xiaotong, what's going on?" The older brother lowered his voice, and his eyes behind the lenses gleamed sharply.

Uh... I hesitated and happened to see Hanyebin also coming out of the kitchen. Perhaps he heard what I just said, and his eyes looked a bit strange at me.

I looked at her with a bewildered and confused expression, completely puzzled.

That, the matter of the class video... I braced myself, intending to tell An Mujin that I hadn't finished the video plan yet, but she interrupted me before I could speak.

I ran out confidently to greet Han Yebin, and faintly heard my brother muttering something again.

What's the matter with deleting WeChat groups?

"Is that so?" Brother furrowed his brows and said lightly, "But it seems to me that he is very unhappy, as if he has been deceived and tricked by you."

Han Yebin chuckled lightly and said, "You said... ... since we are classmates, it is normal to help each other, right?"

Who knows... Ye Kexin shook her head and shrugged, "Didn't Han Yebin also not give Tong Weiwei face before?"

Han Yebin opened his mouth, seeming to want to defend himself, but the evidence was conclusive. After thinking for a long time, he couldn't come up with a reasonable explanation and could only accept his fate and shut his mouth. He looked at me with a guilty conscience. The handsome guy who used to be arrogant and conceited was caught by me this time. I couldn't help but laugh in my heart. I was about to scold him seriously, but my phone in my pocket suddenly vibrated.

Yes!

Han Yebin glanced at me with sorrow: "I am grieving for my ignorance, always thinking that you were a naive girl."

Big brother raised his eyebrows and continued to stare at me with a sharp gaze.

"Ling, Jian, Tong?" Han Yebin seemed somewhat incredulous, but his face carried an undisguisable faint smile. "What are you doing here? Looking for me?"

Anyway, forget it. I shrugged my shoulders and comforted myself in my heart. It's not the first time he's changed his mind. Well, it's just a matter of getting used to it...

Little Tong, you're here! I just sat down at my seat when my desk mate Ye Kexin came over and asked, "Are you feeling better?"

Classmate Tong Weiwei! I furrowed my brows, "Can you please not always speak to me as if you've eaten gunpowder?"

Anyway, in the end, everyone finally sat happily around the table.

"No mistake!" I replied with great joy.

What's wrong? It seems that my direct gaze has made Hanyebin unusually at a loss. He frowned, avoided eye contact, and even showed a suspicious blush on his face. "Hey, can you say something?"

Well.

My older brother didn't say anything, he continued to stare at me, staring at me.

Doesn't this mean that the most troubling issue for me has been resolved? Heavens, finally, my luck has turned! ... Haha, I just made a wish yesterday that all my troubles would disappear, and I didn't expect it to happen today...

Ah? I was stunned. "What? Delete the WeChat group?"

Yes, correct. He said with a smile, his shiny black eyes forming crescents.

I paused for a momentーーWhen did my older brother become so understanding? It's really unlike his usual style! ... However...! ... It's a good thing if he can agree!

"Don't you know?" Ye Kexin seemed even more surprised than me. She propped her chin with her hand, rolled her eyes, and murmured, "Um, if it's not your brother, then it should be Hanyebin... Hmm, everyone's guess is indeed correct."

Brother calmly withdrew his fist and continued to drink the soup with unparalleled composure. Han Yebin rubbed his sore head from being hit and muttered with a cold breath.

The Great God who walks alone at night! I looked at him with a smile while he had a gloomy face and said, "Where are you in a hurry to go?"

When did your relationship become so good?

My heart skipped a beat, but I remained composed and confidently said, "What's the big deal? We're classmates, it's normal for classmates to help each other! Hahaha..."

I'll just have tomato scrambled eggs. Han Yebin thought for a moment and added, "And it's best not to be overcooked."

Soft and smooth black hair draped over her shoulders, a beautiful and delicate face, just standing there quietly, the stunning beauty An Muhu attracted countless gazes. She is the school flower. When she saw me, she immediately showed her signature gentle smile.

The look in my brother's eyes was truly terrifying. I almost couldn't bring myself to look into his eyes, but I managed to keep my voice steady and said, "Because Han Yebin did me a big favor, I invited him to our house for dinner."

Ye Kexin no longer keeps people in suspense and begins to speak slowly.

Okay, okay, I was wrong. I turned my head and looked at Hanyebin, who was still standing outside. I suddenly felt very sorry for him. Well, I'll apologize to him and invite him to dinner next time to show my gratitude.

I really want to thank him. "I feel guilty and said, "And if he goes back, he will definitely eat instant noodles again. Anyway, we can't finish so many dishes, and it won't make much difference with one more person."

He already knew, no need for you to tell him.

It's currently the peak time for students leaving school. Han Yebin's shouting immediately attracted many curious glances. My scalp went numb and I quickly dragged Han Yebin to a corner with no one around, glaring at him with furrowed brows.

Stop talking nonsense! I pretended to grab his arm fiercely and said, "One word, will you go or not? If you don't go with me, I will go to the school gate and shout with a loudspeaker!"

Brother, in the future, let Han Yebin come to our house for dinner, okay?

And he's already home, waiting for you at home?

Han Yebin!

That's good. Ye Kexin seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, and it seemed like she was really worried for me. But the next second, her expression immediately turned into gossip, her eyes sparkling, and her voice deliberately lowered.

You are indeed a lone night traveler.

Han Yebin's face immediately turned ugly, looking like he wanted to curse but couldn't. He glared at me for a while, then suddenly turned his head and walked away, leaving me behind.

I thought the things that Ye Kexin told me were enough to surprise me, but I didn't expect something even more astonishing to happen after morning self-study.

I heard An Mujin say. I finally spoke up, "She said you helped me submit a video proposal?"

Yes. An Muhua looked at me strangely and said, "It's the one you asked Han Yeobin to give me yesterday after school."

Oh, that matter. Han Yebin clearly breathed a sigh of relief, regained confidence, and spoke in his usual arrogant tone, "It's just a small favor, hehe, you don't have to thank me too much!"

Brother glanced at me and calmly took a sip of soup: "You never asked either."

Han Yebin began to struggle desperately, as if he was trying to break free from my grasp at all costs: "I don't want to share a room with your brother's sister complex! This is clearly a trap! I'm not going!"

Although my older brother was a little annoyed by Han Yebin's interruption of our "sibling reunion," he quickly regained his composure; Han Yebin also fully embodied the spirit of "when in Rome, do as the Romans do" and quickly integrated into the meal. However, as we were eating, I discovered a major flaw in Han Yebin - he is an extremely picky eater!

Brother's complexion seems not very good, he slightly closed his eyes, as if struggling, and finally squeezed out a sentence from his mouth.

Seeing Han Ye Bin so angry, it is obvious that he is still holding a grudge about that matter. If he knew that I accidentally clicked the wrong button and killed him due to my clumsiness... would he pass out from anger?

''Well, we are also very curious...'' Ye Kexin pouted and shrugged, ''After the 'School Flower Party' was scolded and left last night, not long after, that WeChat discussion group was deleted. Of course, all the records inside were gone. Someone checked the permission list and found that both Teacher Ling and Han Yebin had the permission to delete the group. So everyone guessed whether one of these two did it, because this way, no one would slander you in the group, and this storm could be temporarily calmed.''

I immediately put on a "you see I didn't lie" expression, facing my brother's inquisitive gaze with composure. My brother furrowed his brows slightly, and after staring at me for a while, he suddenly said something.

What is sorrow? I fully embody the great spirit of "building one's own happiness on the pain of others" and laugh like a sunflower.

"Oh no!" The person screamed, "Ling Jiantong, do you have eyes? Why are you so careless!"

What's wrong with this guy? They say women are fickle, but I think he's even more fickle!

Yesterday after school, the school's WeChat group started discussing the video solution you sought in the online game, especially those from the "School Beauty Party," who repeatedly criticized you. Whenever someone tried to speak up for you, they would collectively attack that person. Just when they were being outrageous, someone stepped forward! "Ye Kexin pretended to be mysterious and smiled at me," "Guess who that person is?" Just when they were being outrageous, someone stepped forward! "Ye Kexin pretended to be mysterious and smiled at me," "Guess who that person is?"

Ling Jiantong, I heard that you took a sick leave yesterday? Is your health better now?

"Xiaotong, is the person who deleted the WeChat group, Teacher Ling?" Ye Kexin asked mysteriously.

I blinked my eyes, and a sudden flash of inspiration crossed my mind. The sudden guess that popped up made me pause for a moment, and then slowly furrowed my brows...

Han Yebin quickly lowered his head and pretended to be serious about eating rice. I was so angry that my teeth itched. When I turned my head, I saw my older brother walking out of the kitchen after just finishing pouring soup. I immediately cried out in grievance.

How did you come?

An Mu Jin?

Bingo! Ye Kexin seemed particularly excited, and said with great enthusiasm, "Han Yebin suddenly popped up and said, 'Boring, do you have the nerve to post edited pictures?' This is equivalent to saying that the 'school flower party' deliberately used fake pictures to distort the truth and intentionally slander you. Of course, those few people were not willing to accept it and immediately retorted. Unexpectedly, Han Yebin was so sharp-tongued that she silenced them with just a few words. Later on, me, Xu Wenfeng, and many other classmates in our class all came forward to argue with those gossiping 'gossipy' girls, and in the end, we directly drove them away. Hahaha..."

The meal finally ended in a lively and joyful atmosphere. Han Yebin volunteered to wash the dishes and looked so happy and busy in the kitchen. I felt a warm feeling in my heart. His family rarely comes home, so they probably don't have many opportunities to enjoy a happy dinner like this. I was moved and couldn't help but say...

It's really inexplicable... I shrugged and walked into the classroom.

Han Yebin raised his chopsticks and made a gesture of agreement, saying, "That's right, you're a fool... Oh my!"

Han Yebin chuckled and said, "What's this? Yesterday, you clearly made a wish, hoping that after the sun rises the next day, all worries would disappear..." Before he finished speaking, he immediately realized something, hurriedly covered his mouth, but it was already too late.

Xiaotong, you didn't join the WeChat group yesterday, you missed out on a great show! " Ye Kexin's lingering tone was endless.

I awkwardly replied, "Is it Han Yebin?"

Since my identity was exposed, I have been threatened and suppressed. This time I finally turned the tables. Han Yebin looked very proud, and the "whistleblower" had an air of superiority: "Otherwise, do you think why I escaped from prison? It was because I made a bet with your brother. If he could successfully catch me who escaped from prison, I would participate in this year's national math competition. The result...".

What is she saying?

Why is it him again?

In the game, "Duyexing" and "Fengxiaoshuihan" are mortal enemies. I thought Han Yebin would be very worried if his brother knew his identity, but to my surprise, he shrugged and looked relaxed.

I just looked at him with a smiling expression and didn't say a word.

Wait a moment. Just as I was about to leave the kitchen, my older brother stretched out his hand to stop me and said, "Are you planning to invite him to dinner alone?"

Han Yebin looked at me blankly for a few seconds, then suddenly slapped his forehead and made a painful expression while holding his forehead.

I stood there for a while, and after coming back to my senses, I was pleasantly surprised: "I'm much better now..." However, I didn't have such a good self-perception that I actually thought An Muxin came to show concern for me. The only reason she could appear at this moment is one and only one -.

Ginger is still spicy! I was unexpectedly seen through by my older brother at a glance!

Ah ?

Because he wants to help me shoot a video! I quickly signaled to Hanyebin, "Right? We agreed that if you help me, I'll treat you to dinner!"

I shook my head, continued to smile, and stared at him without blinking.

"Did my brother or Hanyebin do it?" I furrowed my brows and thought, "It shouldn't be my brother. He didn't mention this at all when he called me this morning. I think he probably doesn't know about what happened in the WeChat group. If he knew, he would definitely call me first to ask about the situation, otherwise it wouldn't be like his style."

Hahaha, they are all my favorite foods. Thank you for your hard work, bro!

Yes.

What? I'm dumbfounded.

Han Yebin ?

So! I gradually clenched my fists and said word by word, "Am I the only one kept in the dark? Have you known my real identity in the real world all along?"

One day passed quickly, when the school bell rang, I ran faster than anyone else, heading for the Class F door.

I raised an eyebrow and didn't loosen my grip on his collar. I pulled him directly towards the outside of the teaching building, saying, "Let's go."