Chapter 21: Chapter 21 Seems Iâm Not Generous_1 Chapter 21: Chapter 21 Seems Iâm Not Generous_1 From the other end of the phone, Jian Luoâs voice full of frustration and resentment came through. âSis, how can you say that too, itâs all Black Jackâs fault. Otherwise, I wouldnât have lost to Bai Jue.â
This all started the day before yesterday, when Black Jack and Bai Jue lured Jian Luo away from the Manor to a beach holiday. Bai Jue made a bet with Jian Luo when Black Jack wasnât paying attention: whoever could get the most phone numbers from the beach beauties in half an hour would be the winner. Unfortunately for Jian Luo, Black Jack discovered their wager and sabotaged the competition, unsurprisingly, Bai Jue won without issues.
As the losing party, Jian Luo was required to endure his punishment. Bai Jue proposed an annoying idea: Jian Luo had to wear a bohemian maxi dress he had prepared, specifically, a fresh and ethereal one.
Jian Luo, slim bodied, with chestnut-colored short hair and fair skin, looked rather delicate in that dress. It had to be said that the experienced playboy Bai Jue had a keen eye. The dress suited Jian Luo very well. From behind, anyone unaware of Jian Luoâs gender would mistaken him for a woman.
Jian Luo wasnât the type of person who would go back on his word. He gritted his teeth and put on the dress. But he didnât expect Bai Jue to snap a picture of him in female attire and tease him about looking like a woman. Bai Jueâs sneering laughter made Jian Luo wish he could slap him dead on the spot. Unfortunately, he was physically weaker and couldnât beat Bai Jue.
Unable to bear the indignity, Jian Luo sought reinforcements, Bai Jueâs greatest nemesis, his sister Jian Qing.
Without a doubt, Jian Qing could imagine how her younger brother must be gritting his teeth in anger. Oh, her naive little brother! How could you make such a ridiculous bet with Bai Jue when you know Black Jack is around? It would be a miracle if Black Jack simply stood by and let you ask for phone numbers from the girls.
However, she had no intention of revealing Black Jackâs hidden feelings, after all, emotions can only be understood by the people involved in them. She decided not to meddle.
âLuo Luo, do you want to get revenge?â Only she was allowed to bully her little brother. Bai Jue had been living a carefree life for too long. He needed to be taught a lesson.
At the mention of revenge, Jian Luoâs eyes lit up. âYes.â
âGo find Black Jack, tell him that Bai Jue is meeting you at the bar tonight.â A playful smirk tugged at Jian Qingâs lips. âSay that you wonât be returning home tonight because you will be at the bar.â
Ever since meeting Black Jack at the age of seven, Jian Luo had been under Black Jackâs protection. Black Jack was always accommodating to his needs. However, there was one exception â Jian Luo was forbidden to go to places like bars, especially those swamped with women. Jian Luo didnât give this rule much thought as he wasnât a fan of such places anyway. But the troublemaker Bai Jue often urged Jian Luo to accompany him to the bar, only to have Black Jack effectively nip these plans in the bud each time.
Jian Luo listened to Jian Qing with a puzzled look, a mischievous laugh bubbled from his lips. âI see, my sister is truly clever.â
Every time Black Jack found out Bai Jue was planning to take him to the bar, Black Jack would get really mad, and Bai Jue would end up bearing the brunt of his anger. While he couldnât fight Bai Jue on his own, Black Jack could certainly give him a beating. Let them fight it out, after all, they had both teased him.
âSis, how are you doing in Beijing? Have you been taking care of yourself?â After some chatting, Jian Luo finally asked the main purpose of this call.
In spite of the playful arguments with Bai Jue, he had grown used to them since childhood. Such a trivial matter wouldnât warrant a phone call to Jian Qing. The main reason he called was to get an update about Jian Qingâs life in Beijing.
Jian Qing gently pressed her lips together, a soft smile touched her face. âIâm doing great, pampering myself with delicious food every day. When you come over, Iâll take you around for a taste.â
âOk.â Jian Luo obediently agreed.
After a brief chat, Jian Qing hung up and returned to her room.
As she pushed the door open, she found Quan Yifei and the others looking her way. She walked over nonchalantly.
âHey, Jian Qing, was that your boyfriend?â Quan Yifei teased, half-joking and half-serious.
Jian Qing shot back with a teasing smile, âWhat do you think?â
Quan Yifei struggled to discern the truth, was he or wasnât he her boyfriend?
Quan Jingwuâs deep eyes rippled with the wavering uncertainty, hearing her evasive response, he felt a tinge of unease seep deep within.
âThank you for the meal. Itâs getting late, Iâll be going now.â Jian Qing picked up her bag, and nonchalantly slung it over her shoulder.
âWait a second.â Quan Yifei quickly interjected. âJian Qing, Iâve been all over the streets of Beijing, I can show you around. You want to go to a car dealership, right?â Quan Yifei turned to Quan Mingxuan, saying, âMy second brother is famous for his dealership in Beijing. How about I take you? He can give you a friendsâ discount.â
Oh god, she almost said itâs a special deal for her future sister-in-law!
If she scared off her third brotherâs potential wife, wouldnât she get killed by him?
Jian Qing playfully retorted, âRuining the table belonging to the handsome Quan and then making him lose more money, thatâs not very decent of me.â
Itâs always better to avoid owing favors, especially when itâs tricky to repay them.
âHahaha!â Everyone laughed at Jian Qingâs rare display of humor. Quan Mingxuan waved his hand generously, âWe are friends, talking about making a loss is too uncivil.â
âExactly, itâs looking like itâs going to rain. Let Yifei take you to the dealership next time. She knows her way around there.â Quan Yimo chimed in.
Jian Qing looked out the window, the once clear sky was now filled with dark clouds, ominously forecasting an impending storm.
The weather in Beijing in May and June was the worst. One moment the sky would be clear and sunny, the next moment it would be raining cats and dogs. It changed very quickly.