CHAPTER 418: CHAPTER 418: IS THIS A GIRL?

How did this guy suddenly appear? Gong Ruini glared at Zhao Guangran dissatisfied.

The young master of Shiyu Hall, why does he need to compete with the daughter of an ordinary family like hers?

Even without Zhao Xuran’s promise, just based on his status, would anyone dare to mess with him?

"Am I supposed to protect you?" Zhao Xuran couldn’t understand why his brother would ask such an obvious question.

Zhao Guangran kept nodding, "Yeah, big brother, are you going to protect me?"

"Why should I protect you?" Zhao Xuran thought his brother was incredibly stupid.

Ahhhh, Zhao Guangran had already planned his moves to show off in front of Gong Ruini. Hmph, even if his big brother agreed to protect her, big brother would definitely protect him too.

But his big brother was just too much, actually giving such an answer.

Okay, even if big brother answered like that, there’s no need to say it in front of Gong Ruini and the others, especially in front of Zhan Banxia and the others.

Zhao Guangran felt his dignity as an older brother was completely gone.

Zhan Banxia and the others saw how much trouble the second brother was in and laughed loud and heartily; it felt really nice.

"Brother, in the future..." Zhan Zisu seemed to think Zhao Xuran’s answer wasn’t enough to stimulate Zhao Guangran, planning to ask big brother again whether he would protect them.

Without waiting for Zhan Zisu’s question, Zhao Xuran replied, "Why should I protect you guys?"

What does this mean? Zhan Banxia and Zhan Zisu were shocked, completely befuddled by big brother’s words.

Although Zhao Guangran was quite angry at his big brother for not giving him face, after hearing that Zhan Zisu and the others were also in trouble, he felt much better.

At least it doesn’t give Banxia and them the chance to mock him; his big brother is still giving him face. As for Gong Ruini, being humiliated is really no pressure at all.

There’s no way around it; his big brother is just that capricious. Zhao Guangran gave up and let Gong Ruini mock him.

"You are all boys; shouldn’t you be brave enough to handle things yourself? Why think about big brother protecting you?"

"Constantly needing big brother’s protection means there’s no way to grow up." Zhao Xuran did not want to remain a babysitter; that’d be too tiring.

Of course, Zhao Xuran also knew as the eldest of the Zhao Family, he couldn’t completely ignore his brothers, but he couldn’t give them hope and make them feel protected, thinking they could cause trouble without consequences.

"Then why did you promise Ni Zi?" Zhao Guangran admitted his brother’s words made sense. An eagle should soar on its own, or it will never be independent.

But why promise Ni Zi? That’s a bit too biased, isn’t it? Zhao Guangran was very indignant.

Hehehe, knowing Zhao Guangran’s dissatisfaction, Gong Ruini felt delighted and flashed a bright smile at him, "Because I’m a girl."

Sigh, such a worry! Zhao Guangran hadn’t even heard the key point in Zhao Xuran’s words; this is a privilege for girls, you know.

Ah, a girl? Are you kidding, is there such a fierce girl? Shouldn’t girls be gentle and delicate? Zhao Guangran really didn’t think Gong Ruini needed protection.

Fortunately, Gong Ruini was lazy and unwilling to practice martial arts, otherwise who would want to marry her in the future? A sharp tongue, excellent skills, and top grades, she’d surely pressure any man.

"Moreover, Ni Zi doesn’t go out stirring trouble." Zhao Xuran added.

Exactly, exactly! Gong Ruini genuinely believed she was a good and well-behaved person. She never caused trouble; just look at her relationships in the village. Absolutely no enemies.

Strolling around the village, many people greeted her warmly; none gave her a cold shoulder.

As for Zhao Guangran, it was different. There were people in the village who didn’t get along with him, and that was while living in the Northeastern rural. When he moves to a big city, God knows how many people will be watching him.

Ahhhh, Gong Ruini doesn’t go out causing trouble? This answer truly left Zhao Guangran feeling very unsatisfied.

"It’s just that Ni Zi doesn’t go out." Of course someone who stays home wouldn’t get into trouble. If he stayed put, he’d be the same!

Zhao Guangran thought about it and felt aggrieved; his big brother was so biased, blatantly ignoring the facts.

"Then you can also not go out." Zhao Xuran didn’t think his words were problematic at all.

Not go out? That’s impossible! Not because Zhao Guangran liked to wander outside, but if he truly didn’t, he could foresee how big brother and others would laugh, saying he’s as delicate as a girl.

Okay, even if Gong Ruini doesn’t go out, can it be said she doesn’t cause trouble at home?

"What about how Ni Zi always bullied me?" Hmph! It’s not like staying home doesn’t cause drama! His big brother must be blind, ignoring how his dear younger brother was bullied so badly by Gong Ruini.

Gong Ruini found it amusing watching Zhao Xuran and Zhao Guangran target each other because of her.

However, being so fiercely protected by Zhao Xuran felt really nice. She couldn’t help but wonder, when she grows older, would there be someone who would fiercely protect and trust her, even if it meant confronting the world?

Sigh, too bad such men are rare. Even if one did exist, Gong Ruini didn’t think she’d be lucky enough to bump into one or two.

Really wondering to whom Zhao Xuran, this wonderful person, would be given in the future. Even now, as a youngster, he is so protective and considerate. Imagine how he’d be when he meets someone he loves.

At this moment, Gong Ruini suddenly felt quite envious of whoever would marry Zhao Xuran in the future, or rather jealous of the person who’d be fiercely protected by him.

Hold on, if that person appears, would Zhao Xuran still protect her like today?

If she and that person disagree, who would Zhao Xuran side with? This made Gong Ruini anxious.

Lately, being protected by her dear big brother, Zhao Xuran’s act of pampering her made Gong Ruini feel increasingly pampered. Imagining returning to her previous life when she had to rely entirely on herself felt terrifying.

No, she definitely can’t return to such days again. Experiencing it for one lifetime is enough.

Yeah, Zhao Xuran is just a little darling now. Gong Ruini thought, why should such a nice catch be given up for some unknown person? Why not keep him for herself?

Wealthy, promising, with Uncle Zhao and Aunt Zhan being amicable, not the type of difficult elders, why hand such a nice family over to others? Why adapt to someone unknown and ungrounded as a wife?

Right, she shouldn’t give up on Zhao Xuran but should hold onto him tightly, not letting other women get close to him. After all, she has this advantage, right?

Gong Ruini immediately made a resolve to protect Zhao Xuran, not letting other women snatch him, determined to make him exclusively hers.

So he can continuously protect and pamper her.