Day: August 5, 2024

Chapter 178 – Dragon Clan Brothers (Extra 2.2)

 

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Lu Chengyu dared to say that if this was his own brother, he would have already turned around and walked away.

 

However, his sister reacted quickly. She smiled warmly at the nervous young girl sitting there and said, “Hello.”

 

The girl holding the lunch box was stared at by her and inexplicably became nervous. She stood up and said softly, “Hello, my name is Shen Wenjing. I am a student from the union, and I am from the Jade Rabbit Clan.”

 

“Oh?” His sister’s golden-framed glasses glistened in the sunlight. For a moment, her gaze was as cold and merciless as Nie Yan’s when evaluating the worth of merchandise. “So, you’re from the Jade Rabbit Clan. Nice to meet you.”

 

Shen Wenjing inexplicably felt uncomfortable.

 

On the other hand, Lu Heizai, who was a bit thick-skinned, didn’t notice it and continued, “Wenjing has been eating here during the union these past few days. She brought her own lunch box, and the food is made by herself.”

 

Lu Chengyu glanced at him and said bluntly, “You made the food yourself too?”

 

“I…”

 

Lu Heizai said, “I brought some dry food because Wenjing said if she ate the lunch box alone, others might look down on her, so I accompanied her.”

 

Lu Chengyu glanced at Shen Wenjing. When his eyes stared at someone, it gave the person a feeling that all their thoughts were exposed under his eyelids. After a moment of staring, he sneered, “I see.”

 

“Then let’s eat together.” Lu Chengyu wanted to see if she really had only this trick up her sleeve. “Why don’t we just go to the cafeteria to eat together?”

 

Shen Wenjing didn’t want to be with them because, despite their seemingly friendly demeanor, they actually concealed sharp edges, giving her a very dangerous feeling—extremely dangerous. She wasn’t a match for these two, and they also weren’t her targets.

 

Besides, her target wasn’t these two. Why should they interfere and ruin her plans?

 

Thinking of this, Shen Wenjing wanted to refuse, “No, I’ll just eat by myself…”

 

Lu Chengyu directly said to his brother, “The professor asked you to take care of her. If he knows that you only let her eat the lunch box she brought and didn’t take her to the cafeteria, wouldn’t he have an opinion of you?”

 

These words finally enlightened Heizai.

 

Heizai suddenly realized and looked at Shen Wenjing beside him. He said, “Yes, if you go to the cafeteria with us, others won’t look down on you.”

 

Shen Wenjing was taken aback.

 

“Then let’s go.” Heizai was enthusiastic. “Let’s eat together, I’m starving.”

 

He didn’t even dare to say just now that he hadn’t eaten enough, which was really pitiful for a dragon.

 

Lu Chengyu saw that his brother had agreed, and he showed a meaningful smile. Then he said to Shen Wenjing, “Big brother, if we take Miss Shen with us, people might think Miss Shen is freeloading. How about we directly give Miss Shen the money to let her buy her own meal? Wouldn’t that be better?”

 

For a moment, Heizai actually thought his brother was very considerate!

 

Lu Chengyin turned to Shen Wenjing and said, “Then I’ll give you the money, and you can buy your own meal. Don’t be too polite with us.”

 

Shen Wenjing’s smile froze on her face.

 

She wasn’t actually poor to the point where she couldn’t afford the cafeteria meal. She just wanted to use this opportunity to spend every noon with Lu Chengyin, and also to get closer to his brother and sister, increasing their chances of being alone together.

 

If she had to buy her own meal, what would be the point of all this?

 

However, just as she was thinking, Lu Chengyu took a step forward, looking down at her with an icy aura, and sneered, “Miss Shen, please tap your bracelet. I’ll transfer the money to you.”

 

Shen Wenjing hesitated, unwilling to move.

 

“Why?”

 

Lu Chengyu seemed to see through her thoughts and smiled, “No need to feel embarrassed. What’s my brother’s is mine, and what’s mine is my brother’s. You don’t need to distinguish or care who it belongs to because we are one.”

 

After speaking, he glanced at the boy beside him, seemingly unintentionally.

 

Lu Heizai nodded beside him, “Mhm, we are together.”

 

This sentence was a direct hit to the heart.

 

Lu Chengyu decisively transferred five thousand star coins and smiled, “I heard from your brother that your family is in a difficult situation. Keep the money for a taxi, and walk in the future. It’s easier for him to get up early a few times.”

 

Lu Heizai felt ashamed of having his secret revealed, “What are you talking about!”

 

Lu Chengyu acted as if he hadn’t heard and withdrew his hand, stopping the conversation. He was unusually talkative today, but after dealing with people, he returned to normal, walked to Lu Heizai, and said, “Let’s go.”

 

Lu Chengyin asked, “Where to?”

 

“To eat,” Lu Chengyu said, “If we wait any longer, today’s spare ribs will be gone.”

 

“I forgot! Hurry up, you guys are growing and need to eat more. Spare ribs are good for calcium. Dad said last time you two are picky eaters and only love meat. Do you think it’s normal for the dragon race to eat meat?”

 

“Isn’t it because big brother likes to eat spare ribs?”

 

“…Nonsense!”

 

The three of them left noisily, leaving Shen Wenjing standing in place, watching their departing figures, a hint of coldness gradually gathering in her eyes.

 

The next day.

 

“Bang!”

 

There was an accident at the experimental base during an experiment. The sudden commotion not only scared students in other places but also frightened those in the laboratory.

 

“What happened?”

 

“I heard the experiment in that group went wrong.”

 

“A girl got hurt, right?”

 

While everyone was discussing, the school doctor had already rushed over. It was indeed Lu Chengyin’s group that had a small accident during the experiment, and among the injured was Shen Wenjing. As the senior responsible, Lu Chengyin followed along.

 

Shen Wenjing’s injuries were not severe, but the wounds were visible and looked serious. Despite this, she still tried to talk to Lu Chengyin, “Brother Chengyin, it’s not your fault, it’s all my own carelessness…”

 

“It’s okay, don’t worry.”

 

“Even if I get disfigured, it might be my fate…”

 

Lu Chengyin was also a bit stunned. Their school was a noble school, and those who became nobles had strong backgrounds, so they rarely got hurt. Even if they did, they healed quickly. For example, his sister, although a delicate girl, usually didn’t get disfigured from injuries.

 

“Others wait outside.”

 

The doctor refused entry to others outside the emergency room. Lu Chengyin waited outside. Other injured students were there too, but their injuries were not serious. The professor arrived later. For his prized student Lu Chengyin, he didn’t scold him but reminded him, “Chengyin, these students need rest now. Originally, they were supposed to return to school tomorrow, but given the situation, they can’t go back. Please take care of them.”

 

Lu Chengyin nodded, “Okay, Professor, I…”

 

He felt a bit guilty. The experiment was simple, and he thought there was no problem, so he wasn’t watching closely. Unexpectedly, this small oversight led to a big accident.

 

The professor patted Lu Chengyin on the shoulder and said, “No one can perfectly avoid accidents. When they happen, we just do our best to handle them, understand?”

 

Lu Chengyin nodded slightly.

 

Thus, his younger siblings soon noticed that their eldest brother had become unusually busy. It might have been his sense of responsibility and mission all along, or maybe it was his self-blame for negligence, but he was very attentive in taking care of the injured.

 

“I’m going to the hospital to check.”

 

“You guys go ahead, I’ll stay. I’m going to the hospital.”

 

“It seems like I need to stay overnight; I haven’t been home these past few days.”

 

Lu Chengyin’s actions finally aroused Lu Chengyu’s dissatisfaction after three days. He said, “Are you a servant?”

 

Lu Heizai was taken aback.

 

“Being ordered around by others.” Lu Chengyin said, “What, did you set the fire that caused the explosion?”

 

Lu Heizai said, “But I’m the responsible person. They need my help. I…”

 

“Can you manage it all?”

 

A slightly cold voice interrupted him, and the room fell silent.

 

“You can’t manage the countless people in this world.”

 

The boy sitting on the bed had his face lowered, hiding his expression, but his eyes were dark. He said, “Lu Chengyin, do you understand?”

 

Unlike the usual lazy and casual teasing, these words seemed to carry the weight of a thousand pounds.

 

Lu Heizai was stunned for a moment, then he pounced and hugged the brother who had not acted coquettishly since growing up, laughing heartily, “What’s wrong with you today?”

 

Lu Chengyu was knocked onto the bed by his sudden movement and pushed him away in disgust, “I’m not joking with you.”

 

After some playful wrestling, Lu Chengyin finally lay down next to him, panting, his blood-red eyes as clear as a bright ruby. He said, “I know you’re afraid I’ll be taken advantage of, but your brother isn’t that foolish. It’s just that those kids remind me of you and our sister when you were younger. It’s a pity you two matured so early. It seems you haven’t liked being around me for a long time. When you were little, you always wanted to sleep with your brother, then you started school and didn’t play with me anymore. When you got hurt, you didn’t tell me. When you had problems, you didn’t discuss them with me. I was always worried, afraid you’d be too withdrawn. I didn’t know what to do, and I still don’t.”

 

As he spoke, he actually felt a bit aggrieved.

 

Lu Chengyin said, “I thought you didn’t need your brother anymore.”

 

Lu Chengyu lay quietly on the bed, listening to the rambling voice beside him. He felt an unprecedented calm. He said, “Brother.”

 

Lu Chengyin: “Yeah?”

 

“You’re such an idiot.”

 

“You brat, I’m your brother. Say that again?”

 

The corner of Lu Chengyu’s mouth slowly curved into a smile. He chuckled softly and finally looked at him again, “Although you’re very stupid, you’re still Lu Chengyin.”

 

Lu Chengyin was stunned, “What do you mean?”

 

“It means,” Lu Chengyu said, “no matter what, whether you get married and have kids, achieve great success, you’ll always be my and our sister’s brother.”

 

That won’t change, you fool.

 

…

 

The next day

 

Shen Wenjing found that no matter how many messages she sent, Lu Chengyin didn’t come back. He said, “My brother hasn’t been feeling well these days. I need to take care of him.”

 

Not feeling well?

 

A dragon feeling unwell? And what could be wrong with that fearful-looking teenager?

 

Just as Shen Wenjing was puzzled, the door to the ward opened, and a tall teenager stood outside. His appearance was impeccable: broad shoulders, a narrow waist, long and muscular legs. The deep blue, neatly tailored school uniform perfectly showcased Lu Shifeng’s elegance and composure. His looks leaned more towards Jian Luo, softer, which seemed to be the perfect disguise.

 

For some reason, Shen Wenjing felt a bit nervous, “You, what are you doing here?”

 

“Are you messaging my brother about the progress of his condition?” Lu Chengyu took a step toward her, his boots clacking on the polished floor with a cold, methodical rhythm, like a specter from hell closing in on its prey.

 

Shen Wenjing said, “I didn’t message you.”

 

Lu Chengyu curled his lips into a smile. “So what? Does it make a difference?”

 

Shen Wenjing was taken aback.

 

“The one you like is the heir to the dragon clan and all that wealth, right?” Lu Chengyu leaned down, his handsome face magnified in front of Shen Wenjing. His voice was low and gentle, with a seductive charm impossible for a young girl to resist. “What he has, I also have. Is it any different if you message me?”

 

For a moment, Shen Wenjing wavered. “You…”

 

A smile tugged at the corners of Lu Chengyu’s mouth. “He’s dumb, doesn’t understand romance, barely passes his grades. He’s not as smart as my sister or as outstanding as me. Do you really think he’ll ever become the Dragon King? With me, your chances are much better, don’t you think?”

 

Faced with that face and gentle voice, no girl could resist. Shen Wenjing murmured, “But I…”

 

Suddenly!

 

Lu Chengyu’s gaze turned icy, like a venomous snake’s, cold and dangerous. He smirked.

 

“Smack!”

 

A stack of photos and documents hit Shen Wenjing in the face. Lu Chengyu looked down at her, as if she were a disgusting, lowly insect.

 

“Take a good look at what you are. Do you have the right to despise him?”

 

The photos showed Shen Wenjing’s previous indiscretions at school: getting close with a low-ranking noble, bribing a lab teacher to cause an explosion, bullying classmates, and stealing boyfriends. She never knew her secrets had been dug up so thoroughly.

 

Her heart turned cold. She looked at the man in front of her, feeling a deep-rooted fear but still trying to struggle. “If you dare to spread this, I’ll scream harassment and ruin you too…”

 

“Creak.”

 

A sound came from outside.

 

A girl was leaning against the door, looking in. It was the sister.

 

Lu Chengqi was playing with a storage device, waving it casually. “Hi.”

 

Shen Wenjing froze, not expecting anyone else to be outside, let alone that the supposedly amiable girl had a dangerous glint behind her glasses. “I’ve recorded everything.”

 

Shen Wenjing trembled.

 

She realized that if she didn’t admit her mistakes now, she might meet a terrible end. She finally understood that this second prince of the dragon clan was not someone to be trifled with.

 

“I was wrong. I’ll never do it again. I’ll leave right away. I won’t bother him anymore. I won’t even think about him. Please let me go.”

 

Lu Chengqi raised an eyebrow and said, “Hmm? Are you still going to accuse my second brother of harassment?”

 

Shen Wenjing’s tears fell like rain. “I’m sorry, I’m sorry. I admit my mistake. I won’t do it again.”

 

At this moment, she deeply understood that while the eldest brother of the Lu family might be kind, the other two were not to be messed with.

 

Lu Chengqi said, “Will I still see you tomorrow?”

 

Shen Wenjing knew she had narrowly escaped disaster. “No, no, I’ll leave immediately!”

 

Even though the sister said this, the boy standing nearby still looked cold.

 

Shen Wenjing quickly added, “I won’t mention you coming here. I’ll find another excuse. I’m really sorry. I won’t do it again.”

 

The boy’s expression softened slightly but remained stern. “Leave this place and never appear before me or him again. If you repeat your actions…”

 

Shen Wenjing was so frightened she kowtowed. “I swear, I swear. I really won’t do it again!”

 

Lu Chengyu’s eyes were filled with indifference, as if the desperate pleas were nothing but fleeting clouds to him. All his mercy and sympathy were reserved from birth, and the only emotions left in this world were for his family. His family was his whole world. He wanted to protect his elder brother and his younger sister. If anyone tried to hurt them, he would never forgive them.

 

Turning around, he left. The siblings walked out of the hospital and unexpectedly ran into their straightforward big brother carrying some things.

 

Hei Zai asked, “What are you two doing here?”

 

Lu Chengqi and Lu Chengyu exchanged glances, and the sister spoke first, “We heard Miss Shen’s illness has improved, so we came to check on her.”

 

Hei Zai had a puzzled look on his face, “Her illness improved this quickly?”

 

“Of course,” the sister nodded and dialed Shen Wenjing’s number. She said, “Miss Shen, are you better? My brother and I are outside. Do you need us to come in and see you?”

 

On the other end, Shen Wenjing was eager, “Yes, yes, I’m better. I’m already getting ready to be discharged. You don’t need to come.”

 

Hei Zai asked, “So soon, do you need help?”

 

Shen Wenjing seemed to fear he might come, “Don’t come. I’m already fine. You don’t need to come.”

 

Hei Zai said, “But…”

 

“It’s nothing, you just take care of yourself, thank you!” Shen Wenjing quickly hung up, almost too fast for anyone to react. The sister smiled and said, “Brother, she’s fine. We checked on her. The school gave us a half-day off today, and I told our second brother that we should go to Dad’s new entertainment and dining city to play. Will you take us?”

 

Hei Zai snapped back from his shock, and upon hearing that his younger siblings wanted to play, he became energetic again, “Do you want your big brother to take you? Finally, you realize the fun of going with your brother. You know, a few years ago when you went out, you never took your brother. Do you know how dangerous it is? Only with your brother can you be better protected…”

 

The sister rolled her eyes and said softly, “I wasn’t out messing around, I was out studying, not just playing.”

 

“Playing is fine,” Lu Hei Zai said, “You’re still young. There’s nothing wrong with playing.”

 

The sister retorted, “I’m young, but I can still achieve something. Don’t underestimate people.”

 

“The family raised you, and it’s okay to have high standards for yourself.”

 

The sister looked up and exchanged glances with her second brother, Lu Chengyu, who lazily said, “Shut up, you’re so noisy.”

 

This indeed made the chatty Hei Zai quiet. He said, “Rude child, can’t your brother even say a few words?”

 

Lu Chengyu glanced at his sister and said, “He’s right. You don’t have to push yourself so hard.”

 

“You’re always like this,” the sister muttered.

 

She could never forget how, due to her weak health as a child, her two brothers went to great lengths to protect her. Once, because of her poor physical education grades, their clumsy big brother even deliberately scored low to spare her feelings.

 

All along, the three of them had been together. She received her brothers’ care and concern, but she didn’t want to be a flower in a greenhouse. She wanted to become a tree that could shield them from the wind and rain.

 

Thinking this, she heard her big brother say, “The car is here.”

 

He still habitually stood in front of her, in a protective stance. Even though they hadn’t spent much time together these past two years, their big brother hadn’t become distant from anyone. He still protected and cared for his sister meticulously.

 

Looking at his back, Lu Chengqi whispered, “Because I also want to protect you.”

 

The noise from the approaching car was loud, and Hei Zai didn’t hear the soft words. He turned back and asked, “What did you just say?”

 

Lu Chengqi paused and smiled, “I said, we can park here. Brother, you’re really silly. The school emphasized just a couple of days ago that once caught, points will be deducted from your attendance.”

 

Hei Zai scratched his head and asked his younger brother again, “Really?”

 

Lu Chengyu nonchalantly nodded.

 

…

 

From the open space came Hei Zai’s cries of anguish.

 

The sister looked at her lively big brother, her eyes curved with an inner smile. She used to think she wanted to keep her distance from her brothers, not wanting to be a burden again. But now, she suddenly felt differently. Weren’t they always meant to be together?

 

She pushed her glasses up and spoke, “Let’s go, we’ll walk ahead together.”

 

Hei Zai stopped muttering to himself and said, “If we park here, it might be a bit far to walk outside the school.”

 

“It’s okay,” the sister said, “Let’s walk together.”

 

Together from now on.

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T/N: Hope you enjoyed the side stories as much as I did!!! Just a few more before this series is really over~

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