CHAPTER 96: CHAPTER 97: DEEP SIBLING BONDS

"Exactly. You know the saying that creatures can’t become spirits after the founding of the country?"

Ruan Xingwen had heard his elders mention this saying before, but he always took it as a rumor. Could it really be true?

"It’s similar to that saying. There are balance rules between the Mountain and Sea Realm and the real world. Otherwise, if Divine Beasts appeared in the world, it would cause chaos. Just knowing there’s such a rule is enough. You can’t encounter more of this now, I’ll explain it to you later."

Yun Jing understood the intent behind Ruan Xingwen’s question, he wanted the Qilin senior to come back to the real world with them, but given Ruan Xingwen’s current abilities...

"Actually, there’s another way, but it can’t be done right now."

Ruan Xingwen heard there was hope, so he eagerly asked:

"What way?"

He didn’t expect Yun Jing to look him over several times, causing him to get goosebumps.

"What?"

Yun Jing waved his hand, "I’ll tell you when you’ve completed your current task."

"Uh, alright. That might take some time."

Mentioning the task made Ruan Xingwen feel somewhat ashamed. After all, the progress bar for the current task was still at "0%."

"Alright, I’m just letting you know. Little Qilin and I are going back tomorrow, no worries. You go busy yourself."

After finishing, Yun Jing directly cut off the connection.

This... Yun Jing was too impatient...

Coincidentally, just as Yun Jing cut off the connection, there was a "click" sound from behind Ruan Xingwen.

Andy walked out of the bathroom, still holding a bottle of shampoo.

"Ah Wen, this shampoo smells really good. Could you help me buy a few bottles later?"

Ruan Xingwen stood up directly to get him a new bottle, "I still have some unopened here, you can take a bottle directly."

Andy jumped up and hugged Ruan Xingwen’s neck, "I knew Ah Wen was the best!"

Ruan Xingwen detached the "accessory" from himself and placed it on the sofa, saying:

"Good that you know! I’ll get you a couple of clothes, what you’re wearing now is too wrinkled. Sit tight and wait!"

The response was a well-behaved "Okay" from Andy.

Ruan Xingwen got him a set of casual wear that had never been worn because it was a gift from someone else. After Little Yuan washed them, he found out the size was a bit small, but since they had been washed, they couldn’t be exchanged, so they stayed in the closet.

They were perfect for Andy to wear now, especially suitable for the current season.

"Here you go, go change. Once you’re ready, we’ll set off."

Handing the clothes to Andy on the sofa, Ruan Xingwen went to prepare the documents that might be needed for signing the contract.

Andy took the clothes into the bedroom, and soon came out after changing, still muttering:

"Ah Wen, these clothes fit me perfectly, hehe, did you prepare them especially for me～I just realized you think of me this much～"

Ruan Xingwen smirked, "Anan, are you suggesting that you haven’t grown any taller all these years? Is that what you mean?"

Anan was really witty.

"You! Do you still want me to accompany you to sign the contract?! Say that again and I won’t go!"

Andy was speechless because he indeed hadn’t grown taller in recent years! But he wouldn’t admit it, he could only use this as a distraction.

"Haha, alright, I won’t say anymore. Anan’s the best and will definitely accompany me, the lonely one."

Andy felt that Ruan Xingwen was saying something else, but he couldn’t put his finger on it.

He could only snort pridefully to assert his position.

Andy changed into fresh clothes, and Ruan Xingwen was ready with the things he might need. The two finally left the Ruan Family household.

When they arrived at the hotel, they were greeted by An Qi’s resentful and angry gaze.

Andy knew An Qi well, so before she could speak, he had already started talking.

"I’m back, my dear An Qi little beauty."

An Qi continued to glare at him.

"My adorable sister, it’s all my fault. How could I let my sister stay up all night, look at this little face, all haggard, and those dark circles too."

An Qi’s expression changed slightly, her face darkening. She loved beauty the most, and had just noticed in the mirror she had dark circles too.

All because of that annoying stinky Anan! Otherwise, how could she have dark circles! She’s no longer pretty!

Andy leaned closer to her, "How about this, if you help brother look after the store for another day, brother will buy you your favorite skincare set, okay?"

An Qi completely exploded, "What did you say?! Say that again?!"

Andy patiently repeated.

"You really dare to say it again?! Stinky Andy, I won’t help you, I’m going to sleep!" An Qi turned to go upstairs, Andy had prepared a room for her on the top floor.

Andy quickly held onto An Qi, upping the offer, "The most expensive set!"

An Qi paused in her steps, her expression showed a trace of wavering. She had admired that skincare set for a long time, but she couldn’t afford it.

But just a set of skincare products, was enough to win her over? No way!

"Two sets!"

"Alright." Andy obeyed completely.

"Plus the latest PSP!"

"Okay."

"And..."

"I think we should call Aunt Alice instead, she might miss her daughter." Andy said, pretending to pull out his phone.

"No! Just those, just those, mommy doesn’t miss me!" An Qi quickly stopped him.

"Really just those?"

An Qi nodded repeatedly.

"Nothing to add?"

An Qi shook her head vigorously.

"That’s good, the call can be made anytime, it’s not urgent. Right, An Qi?"

An Qi was angry yet helpless, Andy controlled her weak point—mommy!

Why would mommy believe stinky Andy instead of her real daughter?

It must be stinky Andy’s doing!

"Hmph! Remember to buy them for me, I want to see them when you get back!"

An Qi pushed Andy, ushering him out of the hotel’s front desk, saying:

"Quickly leave! Don’t let me see you! Annoying!"

Ruan Xingwen watched the banter between the siblings, feeling extremely envious.

"Hey, don’t push me, if you push me, I won’t buy them for you."

"Dare not buy and I’ll tell uncle you bullied me!"

An Qi suddenly remembered she had one more ace up her sleeve.

"Hmph, I’m not afraid of my dad. I promised you and I definitely won’t go back on my word. Stop pushing me, Ah Wen has things to do."

Andy wouldn’t easily admit fear of his father, a good man would be scared of his own dad?!

No way!

Upon hearing Andy’s words, An Qi remembered that handsome boy was also present. Did that mean he saw all her behavior just now?

Wah! What to do! Her image!

An Qi’s face fell as she punched Andy a few times with her pink fist, hating stinky Andy even more!

"Ahem ahem." Andy pretended to cough.

An Qi looked at her hand, then at Andy coughing, somewhat incredulous.

Was she really that strong?

"Haha, Ah Wen, look! An Qi is so easy to fool!"

"Stinky Anan!"

"Alright, alright, stop messing around Anan. We have serious business to attend to. An Qi, don’t mind him, he just likes to fool around."

Seeing the two were about to start again, Ruan Xingwen quickly intervened.

He really enjoyed watching the "deep sibling bond," if it weren’t for serious matters, he would definitely not interrupt.