Kung Fu Baby with 17 Doting Brothers-Chapter 553: Who’s Like Him?

After Ji Zhangzhuo’s jade pendant broke, everyone had been eagerly awaiting the arrival of a new member from the same sect. Unfortunately, they waited and waited, but by the end of July, no one appeared, and life went back to its usual routine.

On this day, Tuanzi picked up a newly arrived children’s magazine. As usual, she first read the story written by Mijiu, and afterward, her chubby cheeks took on a serious expression.

[Ancient Martial System: What’s wrong?]

The last time the host looked this serious was when she lost her second tooth.

The time before that was when her stash of candy was exposed by the suddenly quarreling Ji Zhangzhuo and Tantai Yi. While Gu Cheng was marveling at his sister’s ability to hide things in plain sight, he also took the opportunity to snatch away the candy hidden in his frequently visited study room.

"Little Gu, does this story look familiar to you?"

The system scanned the thousands-of-words-long short story.

The story was about a group of little animals going on a spring outing. On the bus, they saw someone stealing, and they each had different reactions: some hurried to find a reliable adult, some told the driver not to stop or open the door, some used their wristwatch to call the police, and one even kicked the thief directly.

A little kid daring to kick a thief directly, such bravery inspired the other passengers, and they quickly cornered the thief.

[Ancient Martial System: It is familiar. The last time you, Gu Chi and Gu Zhuo brothers, couldn’t catch a cab, so you took the bus and encountered a thief, didn’t you?]

Some passengers saw it too, but perhaps out of fear of retaliation or because they felt powerless to stop the thief, they kept silent. The five siblings each reacted differently.

Gu Chi thought things through carefully and directly approached the driver, asking him to slow down and not rush to the station. Even if arriving at a station, he advised not to let the thief go. Gu Zhuo, knowing his own limits, called the police directly. Gu Mo and Gu Li wanted to take action, but Tuanzi beat them to it.

A little girl lifted her foot and kicked, pinning the thief against the glass, unable to move, and the other passengers, infected by her courage, swarmed up. The result was a satisfying conclusion for everyone involved.

Tuanzi’s expression grew even more serious.

[Ancient Martial System: Maybe it’s a coincidence? Look, at the time, Gu Mo and Gu Li wanted to take action, but here it says they sought out parents. Do you think those two are the sort to look for parents when there’s trouble?]

Tuanzi had her own understanding.

"This is called reality-based artistic creation."

She pouted and pointed to a specific description in the story.

"Look, the kid finding the driver is a fox, the one calling the police with a wristwatch is a rabbit, the ones looking for parents are an elephant and a tiger."

The system silently compared.

Gu Chi cunning like a fox, Gu Zhuo gentle like a rabbit, but fierce when provoked. Gu Mo, smart, steady, reliable, resembled an elephant. As for the tiger, the system didn’t think Gu Li resembled a tiger, unless he thought so himself.

[Ancient Martial System: There seems to be a slight possibility]

"And, this little animal that kicks is a sweet little bear."

Tuanzi pointed to the little bear pillow on the sofa.

"Last time when Gu Li came over, he brought a little bear pillow and even gave Miaomiao a little bear pajama set."

[Ancient Martial System: Coincidence?]

Tuanzi mimicked Gu Cheng’s speaking tone with a serious face, "All coincidences are inevitable, with premeditation."

She had other evidence.

"Before, my second brother also warned Miaomiao that perhaps Mijiu was ’far away in the sky but close at hand,’ and they asked Miaomiao to test it."

At that time, she suspected Mijiu might actually be her cousin Wen Li. After all, Wen Li was a professional writer, until he wrote a children’s story for her.

Was it a lovely children’s story? Clearly, it was a horror story in a children’s story disguise!

After being pointed out, Wen Li readily admitted that he was a horror story writer.

The text could deceive, but the writing style was not so easily altered, so Tuanzi excluded Wen Li.

"Gu Chi also said, sometimes the least possible is actually the most possible."

The system guessed at her suspect.

[Ancient Martial System: Gu Li?]

Tuanzi nodded heavily.

The system was momentarily unable to accept this.

A fierce-looking, hot-tempered person, who can write gentle words. The difference in style was too great.

Also, if Gu Li was indeed Mijiu, then he must be quite narcissistic, actually likening himself to a tiger.

"When Gu Li comes over, Miaomiao needs to test him thoroughly."

Tuanzi put down the magazine and clenched her fist, "Besides, we mustn’t judge by appearances. Perhaps a seemingly irritable cousin has a soft, childlike heart?"

[Ancient Martial System: ...Hmm]

July was peak vacation season, but the Gu Zhuo brothers were not idle. One was still working on a project, and the other was interning at a magazine.

The brothers were also in sync, choosing times to relax to visit Tuanzi, giving an impression of specially coming over to recharge, then going back to study/work afterward.

As noon approached, Tuanzi heard the doorbell ring.

She quickly ran to open the door.

Unexpectedly, entering the courtyard, alongside Gu Zhuo brothers, was Wen Li.

Wen Li was carrying a small cake, a classic from Wen Qi’s shop.

"Huh, was it made by Wen Qi?"

She scratched her little chubby head.

"But Wen Qi’s shop is in a city very far away?"

She had only met this cousin a few times, and after the end of the second period, they had no opportunity to meet again.

After returning to Jiang City, she occasionally thought of this cousin... and his desserts.

"Miaomiao is so smart," Wen Li handed over the cake with a smile, "he made it. He temporarily came to Jiang City to handle something, but he’s left now."

Tuanzi translated, "Wow, even though he’s so busy, he still made a cake just for Miaomiao?"

She was so moved that she wanted to call Wen Qi on the spot.

When the call connected, after hearing Tuanzi’s thanks, he tried to explain, "Wen Li forced me to make it."

"Oh," Tuanzi didn’t take the explanation to heart, "but Miaomiao still received the gift, and that’s cousin’s intention too. Miaomiao has a gift for cousin, can we mail it directly to the store?"

The young proprietor stayed silent for a few seconds before quickly throwing out, "As you wish."

And hung up the phone.

Tuanzi stared at her phone, tilting her head in confusion.

"Is cousin feeling shy?"

"Probably," Wen Li unreservedly exposed his brother’s shortcomings, "every time he’s shy, he covers it up and repeatedly emphasizes the opposite. If he really wants something but doesn’t want to admit it, he’ll say ’as you wish’ or ’doesn’t matter.’ If he really doesn’t want something, he’d surely say ’no need’ or ’don’t send it,’ right?"

Tuanzi nodded vigorously.

"Right!"

After nodding, she flashed a bold smile, "Cousin Wen Qi seems a little contrary, quite like cousin Gu Li."

Suddenly called out, Gu Li exploded with anger.

"Who’s like him?"

Tuanzi casually comforted, "Alright, alright, not alike, not alike."

Gu Li stopped ranting, feeling a bit like he was being treated as a child.