Chapter 6, Siblings

"Hehe, it was I who advised your second brother not to let you go out. This place is not like back home; as a beautiful young girl, it's easy for you to get into trouble if you wander around. " Guo Shouyun said with a smile, "How about this? Since I don't have much to do these next couple of days, let's all go out together tomorrow and have a good time."

Hmm, alright, let me have a smoke, let me have a smoke... Guo Shouyun had quite a strong addiction to cigarettes, as he shook his head and mumbled in agreement.

The two siblings were taken aback simultaneously, and Shoucheng showed a troubled expression. "Elder brother, please don't make fun of us. I am already in my twenties this year; who would want me to go back to school?"

After scolding her two older brothers, Dong Ting seemed to feel relieved. She busily prepared a cup of strong tea and then ran to the bathroom to fetch a wet towel. Carefully, she wiped the face of Guo Shouyun, who was still in a daze, and then gently said: "How are you feeling? Is it any better?"

Isn't it unrealistic? Hehe, I don't think so. Guo Shouyun, fueled by alcohol, suddenly jumped up from the bed, took a few steps to the sofa, first plopping down next to Dong Ting, and then said, "Do you remember the task I left you when I went out today?"

The two siblings nodded in agreement

"I never said for you to go to those ordinary schools," Guo Shouyun shook his head and smiled, "I just want you to learn about management, communication, economics, and similar subjects. In the future, I plan to primarily develop here in Russia, but we cannot neglect our roots back home. Therefore, I intend to invest in Harbin and establish a trading company. I believe our trading company will grow rapidly. However, if I keep drifting here in Russia, it won't be feasible to leave matters there to others. Thus, you both must accept and learn the necessary things, so that when the time comes, you can seize the opportunities. Do you understand?" Do you understand?"

"I’m sorry, big brother..." Dong Ting said, half-kneeling by the bed, tears streaming down her face. To be honest, at her age, how could she not understand? Over the years, her big brother had been traveling everywhere, both domestically and internationally, all for the sake of finding a way for the three siblings to survive. Originally, she held a great deal of respect for him, but for some reason during this period, she felt an inexplicable resistance that seemed to stem purely from a woman's intuition. It felt as if her big brother had become a different person. This feeling was quite unreasonable, yet... it was something she could not shake off. Originally, she held a great deal of respect for him, but for some reason during this period, she felt an inexplicable resistance that seemed to stem purely from a woman's intuition. It felt as if her big brother had become a different person. This feeling was quite unreasonable, yet... it was something she could not shake off.

"Elder brother, how did the business negotiations go today? Have you found a good way forward?" The dishes on the table had already gone cold, but Guo Shoucheng was indifferent. He held a bowl of rice and ate it tastelessly, casually asking.

Isn't it about time? These old Russians only care about money. As long as you offer enough, they will dare to do anything, " Guo Shouyun leaned against the headboard and said dismissively.

"Alright, alright!" Dong Ting eagerly agreed, "Let's go shopping together tomorrow, and also check out the casino and dance hall here. By the way, the hotel staff delivered an invitation to my room today, saying that a new casino has opened upstairs. I wanted to go see it, but my second brother wouldn't allow it."

"Brother, why have you only just returned?" Upon seeing Guo Shouyun enter, Guo Shoucheng was the first to stand up. He rushed to the door, supporting his intoxicated and swaying elder brother, and said with a worried expression, "You are still this drunk; both Xiaoting and I have been extremely worried."

Silly girl, what are you saying? Looking at the young woman in front of him, who was secretly shedding tears, Guo Shouyun felt a surge of gratitude in his heart. He reached out and gently stroked Dong Ting's head, softly saying, "Elder brother isn't blaming you. I know you are doing this for me and Shoucheng... Alright, alright, stop crying. You are already a young lady; crying like this is embarrassing. Let's go eat, ah, Shoucheng, hurry, you go too, everyone go eat."

"So does that mean we can go back in a few days?" Dong Ting had just stopped sobbing, and her voice still sounded a bit choked.

Sighing softly, Guo Dongting stood before the bed, gazing at her elder brother whose face was flushed and whose eyes were bloodshot. She crouched down, reached out to support his knee, and opened her mouth as if to say something, but the words did not come out; instead, tears began to flow down her cheeks.

I just feel bored," Dong Ting mumbled, "I originally thought that coming here would allow me to have some fun and explore, but who knew this wretched place has nothing at all, and my second brother won't even let me go out. I've been stuck in this shabby hotel all day, and I'm starting to feel restless.

Hmm, wiping away her tears, Dong Ting stood up from the ground and silently walked back to the sofa with her second brother

Our parents left us early, and in this world, you two are the only relatives I have," Guo Shouyun said, not sure if it was due to having drunk too much or because he was reminiscing about his past life. Looking at these two "relatives" before him, he felt a surge of emotions. He continued, "Elder brother has made up his mind; once this sound project is completed, I will send both of you to study.

"What are you smoking!" As Shoucheng just took the cigarettes out of his pocket, Dongting was not having it. She stood up from the sofa, hurried over with a few steps, snatched the cigarettes from Erge, and then with a flick of her arm, threw the cigarette box straight to the doorway. "No wonder people say that when men have money, they become bad. Just look at the eldest brother; now he smokes, drinks, and chases after women, picking up all sorts of bad habits. He drinks like this now, and you still let him smoke... Really. No wonder people say that when men have money, they become bad. Just look at the eldest brother; now he smokes, drinks, and chases after women, picking up all sorts of bad habits. He drinks like this now, and you still let him smoke... Really. ... I really don't know what you're thinking in that head of yours."

Brother, are you thinking so far ahead? Starting a company, that seems a bit unrealistic, doesn't it?" Shoucheng said somewhat apprehensively.

"What’s going on? You were crying and shouting to come along, and now you’re already annoyed after just one day?" Guo Shouyun said with a smile

"It is wise not to go to such places," Guo Shouyun said, pinching his forehead. "The old Russians chose to open a casino here with ill intentions. Their casino only allows Chinese people to enter, while their own kind is prohibited from entering. What is the purpose of this? Isn't it just to swindle our money? So, even though we may have some money now, and in the future, we might become even wealthier, Xiaoting and Shoucheng, you both remember this: our money can be used for food and drink, and for enjoying life without restraint, but there are two things we absolutely must not touch. The first is gambling, and the second is drugs. Do you understand?"

Indeed, the elder brother truly has a vivid imagination, " Dong Ting said dismissively.

"Hehe, are you angry, little sister?" Supported by his younger brother, Guo Shouyun sat down by the bed, let out a loud burp, and said with a smile, "Big brother, it's not like I have a choice. Dealing with those old Russians, various social engagements are unavoidable. Over the past few days during meals, if I haven't returned, you all don't need to wait for me. Alright, Shoucheng, you don't need to be busy anymore, go eat first. Ah, brother, I'm not too drunk yet; I can just sit here for a while."

"Then why don't you have a cigarette?" Guo Shoucheng took a pillow from the bed, placed it behind his brother, and supported him as he leaned against the headboard, saying.

"Well, with the books, um, it's much better, much better, thank you, little sister," Guo Shouyun said repeatedly, and naturally, there was an element of flattery in his words.

After spending most of the day mingling without any military awareness, Guo Shouyun returned to the hotel late at night, reeking of alcohol and the scent of women's cosmetics.

"I won't go," Guo Dongting pouted and said reluctantly, "Look at him, he left at noon and only just returned. He left us here without a care. Now that he's back, he's in this state. It's a shame we were still waiting for him to eat."

Dong Ting's scolding, which made their noses seem not like noses and their faces not like faces, left the two men dumbfounded. The two big men, one lying down and the other standing, faced each other, exchanging glances, unsure of what to say.

Returning to his room in a drunken stupor, Guo Shouyun was taken aback to find that his younger brother and sister had not yet gone to bed. The two of them sat on the sofa with long faces, one on the left and the other on the right, guarding a table full of food. From their expressions, it was evident that they were still waiting for their elder brother to return for dinner.

What happened? The tears of the young girl startled Guo Shouyun, who had just regained his senses. He hurriedly set aside the teacup in his hand and asked cautiously.

As he spoke, he assisted Guo Shouyun into the room while addressing Dong Ting, who was still pouting on the sofa: "Little sister, stop sitting there and quickly make a cup of tea for your elder brother, make it strong, and also, bring a wet towel."