Jiang Zhiyao saw Jiang Linyuan answer so directly, her gaze gradually turned icy.
Spending every day soaked in a pile of Green Tea, has this person finally rotted away? He's actually starting to date two people at once now!
"Sis, what kind of look is that?"
"Is garbage talking?"
A very fine evaluation, causing my copper belt to spin wildly.
You Haji Yao! Do you want to be whipped into a spinning top and achieve sublimation?
"Is that any way to talk to your own brother? I was so good to you before, what a waste."
Jiang Linyuan wore a look of extreme anguish and regret.
"Good to me?"
Jiang Zhiyao seemed to remember something, her expression turning even colder:
"Are you referring to high school, when you took me skipping class, got us chased down by mom and dad, then hid alone inside the Sam's Club, leaving me, the one without a membership, outside?"
Jiang Linyuan felt a bit guilty:
"Ah, wasn't it you who said the academic pressure was too much back then? Big brother took you out to relax. That's all Sam's fault, a pure Android supermarket."
Jiang Zhiyao let out a cold laugh:
"What about that summer vacation when we went traveling, you said you had no money, made me eat instant noodles with you, but then secretly ordered takeout at night while I was sleeping? Explain that."
"Ah, that's only because you sleep too lightly at night."
"Go die, you!"
Jiang Zhiyao was triggered, happily pouncing straight at Jiang Linyuan.
"What's past is prologue, sis, no need to dwell on it."
Jiang Linyuan recited Shakespeare's line as if giving a recitation, trying to soothe Jiang Zhiyao.
But Jiang Zhiyao just thought he was a moron, grinding her teeth in anger:
"Fine, we'll settle the old accounts later! Let me ask you, what exactly are you thinking? Do you really want to be a scumbag?"
"See, getting impatient again. These are all matters between friends, you're the one forcing them into a romantic relationship context."
Jiang Linyuan said without looking at her.
Hearing his words, Jiang Zhiyao also realized she was being a bit like a startled bird.
It's all this dog's fault! Not explaining clearly!
"So this Xiao Yilin is just an ordinary friend?"
Finally, she asked again, uncertain.
Is she an ordinary friend? I think so.
Hehe.
What I think ≠ reality. The inequality instantly defeats.
Jiang Linyuan nodded.
Jiang Zhiyao was still somewhat suspicious and asked:
"If she and I fell into the water, who would you save first?"
This question has a revised version too?
Jiang Linyuan looked troubled:
"Sis, ah, you might as well ask me which one I'd help if my hand and foot got into a fight."
"You?"
Jiang Zhiyao scoffed with disdain:
"I think you'd beat your foot to make your hand win."
Little sister, do you know you're a girl?
Where has the 'big brother's favorite' you from before gone?
"Little sister, spend less time surfing the net online, be careful of getting attacked by netizens."
Jiang Linyuan earnestly advised.
"It's fine. The account I use to post outrageous opinions online is a high-quality imitation of yours."
Jiang Zhiyao gave a sweet smile.
Dammit, so that's why my account backend keeps getting private messages out of nowhere.
Jiang Linyuan's expression was hard to maintain:
"Sis, let's head back first, Yu Songsong is still waiting."
Seeing him change the subject, Jiang Zhiyao suddenly asked coldly:
"What are you doing tonight?"
"Watching videos."
Jiang Zhiyao pinched him.
This older brother is useless, better list him on Xianyu immediately.
Flawless male college student, brand new, 9.9 with free shipping.
...
The two didn't chat for long before returning to the library. Jiang Zhiyao didn't say much more to her, just briefly exchanged some study experience, all business-like.
But Yu Songsong's state seemed off; the whole person appeared somewhat absent-minded, not really listening attentively.
It wasn't until noon, after Jiang Zhiyao left, that Yu Songsong perked up a little.
She and Jiang Linyuan walked out of the library.
"Senior, you and that Senior seem very close. What's your relationship?"
Yu Songsong didn't beat around the bush, asking directly.
Jiang Linyuan gave her a strange look:
"Didn't I say it before? Knew Her From The Womb."
Yu Songsong was stunned, taking a moment to react:
"She's Senior's younger sister?"
Jiang Linyuan nodded.
No way, I thought you were joking with me that day!
Yu Songsong looked somewhat embarrassed, laughing awkwardly:
"So Senior isn't an only child after all."
"What, Junior is an only child?"
Jiang Linyuan asked back. Yu Songsong fell silent for a moment, then said:
"No, I have a younger brother at home."
Younger brother?
Looking at her expression, Jiang Linyuan felt something was off.
He suddenly remembered, in the posts Yu Songsong had made, there was absolutely no mention of family circumstances.
For something like getting caught cheating, the school would definitely contact the parents, yet the posts made no mention of them at all.
No talk of bio-dad bio-mom, no calls to escape the family of origin.
It was almost as if it was ignored.
"Then Junior Yu must be a very good older sister."
Jiang Linyuan watched her expression, probing as he asked.
Yu Songsong suddenly burst out laughing as if she'd heard a joke. After laughing, she said:
"Yeah, I'm a very good older sister."
Hmm, confirmed. Another one with family issues.
Because of vanity, she hoped to get good grades by cheating on exams?
She says it and you believe it?
Then if I put 6 Terracotta Warriors on my homepage, do I have to believe I'm Qin Shi Huang?
"How old is Junior's brother?"
Jiang Linyuan decided to probe a bit.
"Can't remember."
Yu Songsong's answer was very brief, clearly not wanting to talk much about this topic.
Seeing this, Jiang Linyuan didn't continue asking.
Need to inquire a bit. If this were a galgame, this would be the final route selection option.
That person we met last time at the Hot Pot, what was his name, Zhou something... see if I can get in touch.
...
Yu Songsong returned to the dormitory and flopped onto the bed.
"Oh, the top student is back. People who go to the library early in the morning are really different."
The sarcastic voice of a roommate sounded in her ear.
She immediately sat up, staring at her:
"Looking for trouble? Don't make me slap you."
The roommate was somewhat stunned. In the past, they'd mostly just exchange a few sarcastic remarks and be done with it. Why was Yu Songsong's hostility so strong today?
Not wanting to make a big deal out of it, she didn't say anything more.
At that moment, Yu Songsong's phone rang. She glanced at it and answered expressionlessly.
"Songsong, ah, it's been so many days since you started university, and you haven't called home once."
A plaintive middle-aged woman's voice came through the phone.
Yu Songsong said calmly:
"I have nothing going on, naturally no need to call."
"Ah, how can you be like this, child! I scrimp and save to put you through university, and this is how you talk to your own mother! Don't you know..."
The woman began a long-winded complaint. Yu Songsong felt fury boiling inside as she listened. She coldly laughed and cut her off:
"Just say it, what do you want me to do?"
"Songsong, ah, your younger brother is dating, the household expenses are a bit high. You're in university now too, you need to learn to be considerate of the family. So, next month's living allowance from home won't be given..."
"Fine, I know. Anything else?"
Yu Songsong wasn't surprised at all, speaking with extreme calm.
"And also, if you're going to date in university, find someone with money. The family..."
The grating voice kept sounding in her ear, but Yu Songsong didn't say another word this time.
She, who never suppressed her emotions in the past, appeared incomparably silent, incomparably pathetic at this moment.
So yeah, I hate pathetic people the most.
She thought.