Ho Tingdong wasn't alone. A young man in his early twenties sat across from him. He had brown hair, a pair of over-ear headphones around his neck, and was dressed in a hoodie, baseball jersey, and jeans - looking like a typical energetic young person.

It was his own incompetent, money-losing brother. Look at him wagging his tail and groveling in front of Huo Tingdong. If he stuck out his tongue one more time, he'd be a proper dog.

Qin Yuezhi rolled up her sleeves as she walked towards the two people. "Qin Jingrui, aren't you in school? What are you doing here?"

Qin Jingrui was telling Huo Tingdong about his plans to transfer to the law department. The last time he almost got sent to jail by that scoundrel, he realized that relying on brute force wouldn't work. He needed to understand the law. After being bullied, he had to learn how to use the law as a weapon to send the other party to jail, otherwise, he would end up in jail himself.

He was speaking intently, so focused that the sudden sound startled him into a wolf-like howl. He jumped up from his chair with a yelp of 'awoo'.

After recovering from the shock, he turned around, patting his chest and said, "Sister, what are you doing? Don't you know that scaring people can be fatal?"

Qin Yuezhi's face softened. Seeing Huo Tingdong look up at her, she instantly switched to a caring expression: "Jingrui, it's my fault. My voice was too loud and scared you. Come sit down, I'll treat you to the most expensive dish here. You are our little treasure."

Men hate "sister-in-law controlling" types, just like women hate "mama's boy" men. Looking at him makes Huo Tingdong disgusting.

Qin Jingrui was just frightened at first, but after hearing this, he started trembling uncontrollably.

He dodged Qin Yue's outstretched hand, resembling a duck whose neck had been stepped on: "Sis, sis, listen to me, I didn't cause any trouble. I found Lawyer Huo because the other day, Mom told me he came to our house as a guest and wanted to set you two up. I came today to help you find out more..."

When it comes to professional matters, he wouldn't dare mention them now. Otherwise, his sister would surely beat him up.

Qin Yuezhi's fingers had already touched him, and he trembled, "Ah, Wanci sister, you help me persuade my sister, hitting people is wrong."

Seeing this, Huo Tingdong couldn't help but chuckle.

Hearing his laughter, Qin Yuezhi was so embarrassed she wished she could dig a hole and bury Qin Jingrui, this silly fool. She gritted her teeth, "What nonsense are you talking about? When did your elder sister ever hit you? I haven't even had the time to spoil you…"

Ugh.

If she talks any longer, she'll turn into Black Garlic Sister.

Qin Jingrui's body twitched involuntarily again. He hadn't been beaten yet, but he was beaten to the point of forming muscle memory.

When did his sister become so pathetic?

To actually play dumb and lie with your eyes open...

He glanced at Huo Tingdong sitting opposite him, suddenly realizing, oh, his sister was smitten! She was going for the virtuous wife and good mother, filial and loving route.

Although his sister is super strict, for such a major life event, he still has to give her face: “Yes yes yes, my sister treats me the best, she spoils me the most at home.”

Shen Wanci tried her best to hold back a smile and pulled over a chair to sit down.

As Qin Yue's best friend, she knew their sibling dynamic best. Sisterly love and filial piety? Impossible! Whenever they were together, chaos was guaranteed. Qin Jingrui had a temper to rival the heavens and hadn't spared his sister any punches throughout his life.

"Lawyer, have you found any information about Ji Siyuan?"

Ho Tingdong took out a brown paper bag from his briefcase and pushed it across the table to her. “This is all I could find.”

Thank you, for your help.

She is going to look it over at home again.

Beside her, Qin Jingrui trembled under Qin Yuezhi's "caring" gaze and hesitantly ordered the most expensive coffee and dessert in the shop.

Qin Yue stroked his head with satisfaction: "My little brother is so good. By the way, did you go see the house I bought for you last month? Do you like it? I had to sell everything I could to afford that house, I almost had to sell a kidney!"

To add realism, she also gave her address.

Qin Jingrui blurted out, “Didn’t you use my lucky money to buy that house for yourself?”

That house, although he has the right to reside there, is under his sister's name.

Of course, the Qin family is wealthy, so their two siblings use their allowance interchangeably and don't differentiate between it.

Qin Yuezhi : “......”

She turned her head and glared at him viciously where Ho Tingdong couldn't see.

Qin Jingrui instantly surrendered to her allure, "Yes, that house was bought for me. My sister treats me the best."

His legs were about to be twisted blue.

Ho Tian Dong gave Qin Jing Rui's twisted face a meaningful look: "I didn't expect Miss Qin to be so selfless."

Qin Jingrui: "..."

Don't say you can't see it, he can't see it either, and Mr. Holroyd, you actually like this selfless type.

Qin Yuezhi said, "Of course! I'll not only buy for my younger brother myself, but when I get married, my husband will have to buy for him too. He must treat my younger brother as his own flesh and blood. Even if he has to go hungry himself, he has to satisfy my younger brother’s demands first. The car has to be the best, the house the most expensive, and the girlfriend... the best..."

Qin Jingrui didn't care if his sister would beat him now, he covered Qin Yuezhi's mouth and said to Lawyer Huo: "My sister was just teasing you. I asked her for a 500,000 yuan gaming computer last time, but she didn't give it to me. I asked from the beginning of the year to the end of the year, but I still didn't get the computer and got beaten up by her. She even said she would send me to the countryside to learn what it means to be thrifty."

Mother's.

Will his older sister ever pursue a man? She needs to be selfless but also have boundaries. What if Lawyer Huo thinks she's a "little helper" syndrome, then there's no chance at all.

“She also said that 500,000 yuan would be enough to buy my life, telling me to do more and wish less. She even told me to go wish in a turtle pond! From the time I was little until now, the biggest amount of money she's ever spent on me was when I got into university and she took me on a trip. She paid for it, and I carried my luggage. Even after the trip, she wanted to keep me there to work summer jobs. The kind where they provide food and lodging so I wouldn't have to pay rent.”

Qin Yuezhi : “……”

She simply wanted to tear Qin Jingrui's mouth apart, a complete wastrel who was good for nothing but causing trouble.

Ho Tingdong rarely smiled. Besides his personality and upbringing, it was also because his work was related to law, requiring him to be serious and responsible. Every day he faced people who were in trouble and in low spirits. Over time, he developed a habit of not smiling much. But at this moment, looking at the interaction between the two Qin siblings, he couldn't help but curve his lips.

Last time Qin Yuezhi asked him why he wanted to marry her, his answer was: "You look more pleasing to the eye, you're not so troublesome, unlike some women who are so delicate."

But now, he felt it should be added: "That you could make a wish."

Qin Yuezhi yanked Qin Jingrui's hand covering her mouth away, "You're the only one who talks big. Haven't seen you flexing your muscles as a diplomat."

With the stage dismantled, what else could she pretend? She instantly reverted to her true nature.