Chapter 353: What's Yours is Mine
Chapter 353: What's Yours is Mine
Looking at He Dai's flared-up anger, Lu Yinxiang thought for a moment before speaking, "How could it be considered tattling? It's simply a reasonable and friendly suggestion to the other party's elders, advising them to discipline their children properly."
Tang Lingheng didn't understand, but he dared not speak out of turn in front of Lu Yinxiang. He glanced to the side and spotted Sui Sui, whom he recognized. Out of habit, he stuck out his tongue at her, only to be met by Feng Xuanrui's fierce glare.
Not wanting to back down, Tang Lingheng glared back, round eyes meeting round eyes.
Upon seeing this, Feng Xuanbin felt an urge to rush over and punch Tang Lingheng.
Realizing he was outnumbered, Tang Lingheng quickly averted his gaze, pretending nothing had happened.
He Dai had been so angry that he'd been ready to bite someone, but after hearing Lu Yinxiang's words, he gradually calmed down.
He thought about it carefully, then realized...
This actually made some sense!
So, it wasn't really tattling?
He Dai struggled to wrap his head around this new perspective.
However, he did refrain from throwing another punch.
Wei Lanqiao quickly took advantage of the situation and rolled his chubby little body out of He Dai's grasp, escaping nimbly.
He Dai reacted and tried to grab him again, but he only caught air.
Instead of getting angry, he turned to Lu Yinxiang and asked seriously, "You're really not tattling, are you?"
Lu Yinxiang nodded expressionlessly, "Of course not. It's just a friendly suggestion."
He Dai felt that something was amiss, but he also believed that Lu Yinxiang, being an avid reader and knowledgeable, wouldn't lie to him.
Finally, he could only grumble a couple of times before cupping his fists and saying to Lu Yinxiang, "Thank you for the reminder."
Lu Yinxiang returned the courtesy, "You're welcome, young Master He."
After the two had exchanged pleasantries, He Dai turned away and called out to his group of friends, "Forget it, let's just leave it at that for today. I'll talk to my father about this later."
It was impossible for him to directly confront the other party's elders.
After all, what use were the words of a bunch of children? They needed to involve the adults.
The others hadn't really wanted to fight either, but He Dai's temper was hard to rein in.
Now that he said they wouldn't fight, everyone quickly tidied up.
The Xu family members, who had been overwhelmed in the scuffle, got up one by one, rubbing their sore bodies.
Lu Yinxiang paid no attention to their squabbles. He strode over to Sui Sui and bowed slightly, his voice gentle as he asked, "Are you alright, Mingxi? Are you hurt anywhere?"
Sui Sui had already climbed down from Feng Xuanrui's arms.
She felt a little tired from being carried for so long, and although she hadn't been injured, she had been quite startled earlier.
Now that she had calmed down, she straightened her skirt and was just about to ask her sisters how they were doing when she heard Lu Yinxiang's question.
The two of them weren't very familiar with each other, but his concern touched her, and she replied with a slight bow, "I'm fine, thank you for your concern, Seventh Brother."
After learning so many etiquette rules from her aunt for over half a month, Sui Sui had picked up quite a few polite phrases and responses.
She pondered for a moment, choosing a seemingly appropriate way to express her gratitude.
The little girl looked so small and pitiful.
Lu Yinxiang lowered his eyes, thinking to himself that he should mention this to his father later. The children of the Wei Manor really needed better discipline.
As these thoughts crossed Lu Yinxiang's mind, he didn't forget to respond to Sui Sui, "You're my sister, there's no need for such formality."
Sui Sui obediently replied, "Yes," then curiously tilted her head to look up at the Seventh Brother who stood a little taller than her.
Since arriving in the capital, she had seen many handsome young men, but this Seventh Brother before her still managed to capture her attention with his striking good looks.
Sui Sui had a fondness for handsome young men, so she couldn't help but steal a few extra glances at Lu Yinxiang. Realizing that it was impolite to stare, she quickly averted her gaze, feeling a bit embarrassed.
Over where He Dai and his group were, although they had stopped fighting, someone's loose tongue riled up the young masters from both sides, and they stood there, hands on their hips, exchanging insults.
They weren't using their fists anymore; now, they were dueling with words.
Lu Yinxiang found the commotion a bit annoying, but he didn't feel comfortable speaking up directly, so he made an excuse about having other matters to attend to and bid his farewells once more.
Feng Youdan had actually wanted to keep him there and ask more about her second brother. However, faced with Lu Yinxiang's exceptionally calm gaze, she felt a bit intimidated.
This hesitation caused Feng Youdan to miss her opportunity to stop him.
Coming to her senses, she muttered, "It's all Third Brother's fault. Why does he have to put on such an unapproachable face? He's just a child."
Annoyed, Feng Youdan lifted her head, only to see Tang Lingheng turning back and sticking his tongue out at them.
This sight infuriated Feng Youdan.
Hands on her hips, she marched right up to him, causing Tang Lingheng to forget about Lu Yinxiang and bolt away with a swiftness that soon took him out of sight.
Feng Youdan stamped her foot in anger. "That Tang Lingheng is so annoying!"
After venting, she still felt dissatisfied and soon added under her breath, "He's the most annoying person in the entire capital!"
Sui Sui wasn't a fan of this brother who kept making faces at her either.
She wanted to agree with Feng Youdan, but since she didn't know any curse words, she could only nod along.
Seeing that Sui Sui was on her side, Feng Youdan immediately broke into a smile. Cupping Sui Sui's face, she gushed, "You're the best, Sui Sui. So cute!"
Meanwhile, Ying Zhi, who had been helping in the scuffle, was slowly tidying up her hair, which had become disheveled.
Hearing Feng Youdan's words, she let out a cold laugh. "If she's so cute, why didn't you protect her? All you thought about was charging forward, completely forgetting about our base."
Feng Youdan knew she was in the wrong and couldn't refute Ying Zhi's words. She wanted to mutter something under her breath, but when she met Ying Zhi's piercing gaze, she turned her head away, feeling guilty.
Not wanting Sui Sui to misunderstand, Feng Youdan quickly turned back and continued to hold Sui Sui's face affectionately. "Sui Sui, don't worry. Next time, I'll definitely protect you!"
Sui Sui nodded earnestly. "Okay, I trust you, Sister Youdan."
That "Sister Youdan" melted her heart.
Feng Youdan thought to herself, "It's true what they say—someone else's sister is always the most adorable."
Why didn't she have such a sweet little sister?
Perhaps...
She could steal one?
Feng Youdan's eyes darted towards Feng Xuanrui.
Feng Xuanrui sensed her intentions and took a big step forward, pulling Sui Sui back into his embrace. "She's mine. No one else can have her!"
He was like a domineering puppy marking his territory.
Feng Youdan pouted at being scolded but didn't take offense. Instead, she conceded, "Alright, alright, I won't take her. Don't get so worked up. I was just thinking about it."
Hearing this, Feng Xuanrui realized that she really had been considering it, and he instantly blew up. "Feng Youdan, don't go too far! She's mine, understand? Mine!"
Feng Youdan didn't like being yelled at and retorted, "We're siblings, so what's yours is mine too! Therefore, she's my sister! Heehee, that's right, my sister!"
The last three words were drawn out, making them especially irritating.
Feng Xuanrui: ...!
Indeed, Feng Youdan was the most annoying princess ever!
(End of Chapter)
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