Chapter 194: Are They Really Just Fooling the Kids?

Juanjuan pondered about Eldest Brother, who was hiding in some unknown corner.

To the unsuspecting Mu Zhaoyuan, it seemed as if the child was startled by the way the siblings interacted.

“Juanjuan, your brother and sister have some things to take care of. We’ll come play with you once we’re done, alright?” Mu Zhaoyuan quickly reassured the child.

Only then did Juanjuan snap back to reality. “Okay! You two go ahead.”

She watched as Mu Zhaoyuan pushed the wheelchair, bickering with the brother seated in it as they moved away.

Juanjuan couldn’t help but sigh.

Bai Yunqi peeked out from behind the child. “Why the sigh?”

“It feels so warm and happy.”

“Yeah!” Bai Yunqi nodded, agreeing that even bickering could be a form of happiness.

Juanjuan said, “When Eldest Brother sits in a wheelchair, I’ll push him just like that.”

“Huh, what???” Bai Yunqi’s satisfaction quickly turned to disbelief.

He looked at his soft, adorable sister beside him, raising a hand to touch his ear, trying to soothe himself.

【Look at that, such terrifying words!】

【Wait, what do you mean when Eldest Brother sits in a wheelchair!】

Juanjuan continued, “How cool! No need to walk, just sit.”

Bai Yunqi’s mouth twitched slightly. Looking at the child’s sincere eyes, he suddenly felt that a child’s way of thinking was truly beyond adult comprehension.

“If you could fly on a sword, would you want to soar through the sky?” Bai Yunqi asked.

As soon as he finished, he saw the child’s eyes light up.

“Of course! Flying on a sword, is it controlling the sword to fly? Do you stand on it or sit on it? How high can you fly…”

Talking about this, Bai Yunqi got excited.

“Well, didn’t Mom’s storybooks say that some people can cultivate immortality and stand on swords? That’s cooler. Of course, some sit on them, and others might…”

“Hang from them, screaming.”

【If it weren’t for the need to keep it a secret from Juanjuan, I’d definitely take her for a flight!】

Juanjuan was about to speak but caught herself.

No, she couldn’t say anything. She was smart now, knowing her secrets were even more impressive than those of her parents and brothers.

She was like… the oriole behind the mantis stalking the cicada¹.

However, before her worries could rise, they were interrupted by Eldest Brother’s chatter.

Talking all the way with Eldest Brother, the siblings returned to their temporary residence.

“We’re back!”

As Bai Yunqi’s enthusiastic voice rang out, the tightly closed door was pushed open, but what greeted him was an empty room.

【Huh… why is no one here? I was planning to find an excuse to avoid suspicion about borrowing some gold from next door, but now there’s no one?】

【I know Mom and Dad went to discuss money-making ideas with Liang Tian’er, but among the two left, this is Bai Yunxing’s place, so it’s understandable if he ran off. But what about Bai Yun’an?】

Bai Yunqi raised an eyebrow, awkwardly retracting his hand from the door.

“Looks like they’re all busy. Come on, sister, I’ll keep you company!”

Juanjuan nodded thoughtfully.

She wondered if Third Brother had gone off to handle that important matter.

Just as the thought crossed her mind, Eldest Brother’s puzzled voice suddenly echoed in her head.

【Hmm, this faint fluctuation feels somewhat familiar. Let me think…】

Bai Yunqi furrowed his brows, looking towards the back gate of Mu Manor.

In just a moment, he had a guess.

【This person is really bold. I have to see what they’re up to!】

“Juanjuan, my stomach hurts a bit. I need to use the restroom, so stay home, okay?”

Bai Yunqi hurriedly ran off.

Juanjuan stood there, watching Eldest Brother dash away, blinking her eyes, then furrowing her brows—not in confusion, but in a kind of disdain?

Eldest Brother seemed to always use this excuse.

Are they really just fooling the kids?

Moreover, who was the “person” Eldest Brother mentioned in his thoughts?

Translator’s Notes