Chapter 967: Chapter 38: Brilliant Sparks, Only Deep Affection Must Not Be Betrayed

A mouthful of blood nearly spurted out; Yu Xi had a feeling of wanting to end it all.

On the second day of the lunar new year, when Feng Yuning visited with the Yu Family and heard about her brother’s ordeal, she couldn’t help it and nearly laughed herself to death...

Yu Xi was a mess, thinking that he hadn’t dared to face Gu Zixi in two days. During dinner, he sulked and growled, "Sister! Are you really my biological sister! This new little uncle bullied me like this, and you still laugh?"

Feng Yuning naturally found it amusing and, in the privacy of their small sibling bedroom, not only laughed but laughed until she teared up.

Patting Yu Xi’s shoulder, Feng Yuning shook her head and said, "Forget it, Little Xixi, just accept it! Honestly, I’ve noticed your submissive nature for years. Although our young uncle is stern, he’s not frightening to that extent. Even Pitt, who came back this year, isn’t afraid, but you’re so scared like a mouse seeing a cat, often stunned by just a glance from our young uncle. Not to mention you’re afraid of Mom and Dad, Grandpa, Grandma, cats, dogs, demons, and even the little sister. There isn’t anyone in this family you’re not afraid of, so...just accept it. It’s really not that our little uncle bullied you; you’re just too submissive. Maybe you should try it, you might even like men..."

At the tail end of her words, Feng Yuning couldn’t hold it in, laughing until she nearly choked.

Yu Xi’s face turned from pale to red, from red to boiling hot.

As steam began emanating like a train engine, he roared angrily, "Who likes men! You’re the one who likes men! Sister! Feng Yuning! If you laugh again, I’ll push you out the window!"

At this mention, it seemed to scare Feng Yuning; she was sitting by the bay window, feeling it was too hot inside and had just opened the window for some air!

Quickly glancing over, she hugged her belly and held the window handle, scolding, "You dare to try pushing! I’m carrying the precious Yu Family’s treasure!"

Yu Xi lit a cigarette, glancing resentfully at Feng Yuning, without taking any action.

Feng Yuning frowned, "Hey, I’m pregnant, put out the cigarette!"

Yu Xi ignored her.

Feng Yuning said, "Put it out!"

Yu Xi ignored her again.

After repeated attempts, Feng Yuning realized Yu Xi seemed genuinely upset. Frowning as she looked at Yu Xi’s face, she whispered, "Really annoyed?"

Yu Xi took a drag, himself not understanding why he particularly cared about how Gu Zixi thought of him, yet the depressed feeling was undeniable.

With a sulky "hum" from his throat, he added, "If it were you being seen as a pansy, would you like it?"

Well...if her Brother Yu viewed her this way, she naturally wouldn’t like it either!

But...

Not quite understanding why her brother was so concerned with the new little uncle, by logic, between men, it shouldn’t be like this!

After thinking it over, Feng Yuning could only conclude that perhaps it was a man’s self-esteem not allowing him to be challenged?

After pondering, Feng Yuning said, "Actually, I think he said such a thing, he must genuinely not mean it, which is why he would ask, so you don’t need to take it too seriously. He probably said it and forgot it."

"Really, just said it and forgot it? Didn’t really think of me that way?" Yu Xi held the cigarette butt, somewhat lost and disbelief.

Seeing his insecure and sensitive apprehension, Feng Yuning was truly defeated by her blood brother.

Letting out a long sigh, she said, "Alright, I’ll take you to see him, have a chat, and if he really holds any bias against you, let your sister educate him for you, how about that?"

In the Feng Family, although Feng Yuning was the third-generation granddaughter, her dominance over her younger siblings was, to some extent, more imposing than Feng Chengyue!

Hearing that his sister agreed to help him, Yu Xi’s face immediately lit up with joy.

Quickly extinguishing the cigarette in the ashtray, Yu Xi didn’t hesitate to pounce next to Feng Yuning, grabbing and hugging her tightly.

"Oh! Sister, you’re the best!"

Feng Yuning hated being kissed and hugged and lifted high! Especially by Yu Xi, who was much taller than her and even leaned in as if to kiss her face—

Scolding angrily, she disdainfully used her fingertip to block Yu Xi’s puckered lips, saying, "Put me down!"

Feeling deflated, Yu Xi put her down, asking, "What’s wrong?" 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

"Yu Xi! You’re a grown man, even if you want to kiss, kiss your girlfriend or little sister, but acting cute and affectionate like that..." if you weren’t born taller than me, I might think our parents gave you the wrong gender..."

"..." Yu Xi pursed his lips, internally feeling like a thousand alpacas...

...

Gu Zixi’s bedroom.

At this moment, Gu Zixi was chatting with Qiu Zhixuan.

Peeling an apple in her hands, Qiu Zhixuan glanced up at Gu Zixi, saying, "So, because of Eldest Sister-in-law Li, you’re unwilling to go downstairs and get involved in this matter?"

Gu Zixi was currently frowning slightly while gazing at the lawn where Demon, Feng Yushan, and Pitt were frolicking.

Upon hearing these words, he chuckled lightly, "Sister, no matter how you married Brother-in-law, and however the Feng Family recognized you, even if you’re doing well now, it is undeniable—Uncle Feng and Aunt Ye’s unwillingness back then I could understand; our Gu Family owed the Feng Family in some matters, and Brother-in-law’s sudden severe injury left him on the brink of life and death. But what did this have to do with Eldest Sister-in-law Li from the start? She’s just a branch of the Feng second generation, right? Initially blocking our way, encouraging Uncle Feng and Aunt Ye not to let you see Brother-in-law was one thing, but then directly causing your miscarriage from freezing, even if it was an ectopic pregnancy, she hasn’t said a word of apology for so long. These things I remember clearly, and I can’t forgive, so sister..."

Gu Zixi gave a bitter smile, "I know that sometimes we must let things go for familial harmony, but for those we dislike... I’d rather have less contact. I’ll visit Brother Yu and them tomorrow at the Yu Family, or else I’m afraid I might not hold back and give Li Zhi a cold stare, which could lead to a fight."

Gentle and kind-hearted people like Gu Zixi were rare in this world.

Yet such a person could now express that he couldn’t let go of certain grievances.

Events of the past...

Qiu Zhixuan thought about the near-death agony with Feng Chengjin, then considered the almost torn marriage between Yue Yue and Qiu Mingyan, and lastly thought about the other day when Brother Yu was infuriated, curling her lips into a smile, she wanted to say something, but ultimately did not deny anything.

After finishing peeling the apple, Qiu Zhixuan handed it to Gu Zixi.

Gu Zixi was taken aback, "For me?"

Qiu Zhixuan smiled, "Who else?"

Gu Zixi’s eyes were filled with emotion momentarily, frowning in disapproval as he took the knife and apple, placing them on the tray. He pulled out a wet wipe, took Qiu Zhixuan’s hand, and began to wipe them gently.

"I thought you were peeling it for yourself. Sister, you’re still in confinement, so don’t do these things anymore. I didn’t notice earlier, but from now on, whenever you want to eat something, just call me."

Such tenderness and thoughtfulness made Qiu Zhixuan look at Gu Zixi, with eyes bending like crescent moons, "Zixi, you’ve grown up, you’re starting to care for girls..."

Gu Zixi was taken aback, then warmly smiled, "You’ve taken care of me since I was little. Now I’ve grown up and soon will graduate, so it’s my turn to take care of you. Sister, rest assured, I have found investors at Bear Stearns Cos in the United States for my new company. The status and reputation the Gu Family lost, I will reclaim slowly, not taking more than ten years. No matter how prestigious the Feng Family is now, I’ll make sure you can stand as the most noble and honorable woman in the Feng Family!"