Chapter 35

At nine o'clock in the evening, after dinner, Li Huanle sent Li Zhiyan and Quan Baolan back to the company's trainee dormitory. As for inviting them to watch a movie, Li Huanle didn't do that, considering it was Valentine's Day, he felt a bit embarrassed to say it.

Most importantly, the cute Quan Baolan, to get back at Li Huanle, ate an unknown number of Korean beef dishes, to the point where she needed Li Zhiyan to help her walk. Her pitiful cries and waddling penguin steps made it seem like she had been wronged and was pregnant.

However, because of Li Huanle's earlier initiative to be friendly, even though he teased Quan Baolan again, the relationship among the three of them really improved, giving them a sense of being ordinary friends.

Actually, Li Huanle was fine, but Li Zhiyan and Quan Baolan found it quite magical. They initially had no expectations; Li Zhiyan came purely to accompany Quan Baolan, and Quan Baolan came purely because of Li Haili. But now, they felt like they had found a golden ingot, truly lucky, and they had gained a new friend of the same age, which was really magical.

The three agreed to meet again next Friday, which was February 20th. During this time, Li Huanle needed to work with the producer to perfect the arrangement of "Crescendo" and do a bit of choreography.

Quan Baolan and Li Zhiyan, on the other hand, needed to practice the song. As for the dance, Li Huanle said they didn't need to worry; it was simple, and as trainees, they would definitely have no problem.

After sending the two back, Li Huanle drove home. Since everyone lived in Gangnam, it was only a seven or eight-minute drive.

However, Li Huanle didn't know that someone he had temporarily forgotten about was waiting for him at home.

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The Valentine's Day concert at the蚕室 Gymnasium had not yet ended. Many singers were still preparing backstage, while some who had finished their performances had left, and others remained backstage.

Li Haili, who had not yet left, felt a bit worried. After watching that video in the afternoon, Jiang Minjing's face had turned very pale. Although she didn't know the reason, it definitely had something to do with her brother.

Thinking about how Jiang Minjing had greeted her and the agent after her performance and then stormed off, Li Haili felt that the girl must have gone home. She wondered if she would argue with her brother again.

She hoped not, as Jiang Minjing had been in a good mood recently, always smiling and looking much brighter. Li Haili didn't want her to revert to her old self, who often seemed a bit melancholic when alone.

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Angry, unprecedentedly angry.

This was Jiang Minjing's current state of mind. After seeing that video on her phone in the afternoon, Jiang Minjing was furious.

It wasn't because of how beautiful Quan Baolan and Li Zhiyan were in the video, but because her damn brother had kept this a secret from her. What he was doing was this.

Jiang Minjing had thought of many things, but she had never imagined that what her brother needed help with was singing... and it seemed to be a song he had written himself.

Jiang Minjing had already understood why her brother was studying so hard and knew that he might want to enter the entertainment industry, but she had never been optimistic about it. Although it might seem ungrateful to Li Huanle, cramming at the last minute wouldn't work, and even if he had been preparing for a long time, would the legendary gods and Buddhas listen to him?

But after watching the video today, Jiang Minjing was really angry. Regardless of whether the song was written by her brother, as his sister and a professional singer, why didn't he tell her and let her help him? Instead, he deliberately made her look for trainees.

If it was just Quan Baolan, with her adorable childlike appearance, it might make sense. But Li Zhiyan, although very beautiful, wasn't the cute type.

She could have helped, but her brother didn't tell her anything. Even if he didn't want her help, he could have at least let her know. Why didn't he tell her anything?

This made Jiang Minjing extremely angry.

In fact, whether during their cold war or their reconciliation, Jiang Minjing's feelings and stance toward Li Huanle had not changed.

First, Jiang Minjing felt that she should be a beloved sister, just like they used to be. Although their relationship was initially poor, after her brother protected her for the first time, Jiang Minjing took the initiative to befriend him, and their relationship became very close. Li Huanle was like a real good brother, sometimes joking with her but mostly letting her, protecting her, and taking care of her.

Over time, Jiang Minjing got used to it. Even during the years of their cold war over the trainee issue, her thoughts didn't change; she just resented Li Huanle more.

But now, Jiang Minjing felt a bit wronged, even wondering if her brother really didn't consider her a sister.

Feeling wronged and angry, Jiang Minjing became extremely sensitive. In reality, over the years, she had become emotionally fragile.

Without family, Jiang Minjing had many things she didn't know who to confide in. Although Li Haili was very good to her, their relationship wasn't as close as that of sisters.

And Li Huanle, being the closest and, in a sense, the only family she had, was unwilling to talk to her. Each argument hurt Jiang Minjing's heart a little, and over time, her emotions became much more fragile.

Just as Jiang Minjing couldn't truly understand how much Li Huanle wanted to be himself, Li Huanle couldn't understand how much Jiang Minjing was hurting inside.

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At 9:15 PM, Li Huanle opened the door and walked into the courtyard. He was surprised to see the lights on in the house. Only two people knew the password: himself and his "adopted" sister.

Curious about why Minjing had come back, Li Huanle quickly returned to the living room. After taking off his shoes and stepping into the living room, he saw Jiang Minjing sitting on the sofa, wearing a gray T-shirt with a jacket, jeans, and bare feet. He hurried over to her.

"What are you sitting here for? The TV isn't even on. Aren't you cold? Put your shoes on quickly." Li Huanle sat down, put the white slippers he was holding to the side, and said with concern.

Deciding to return to his role as a good brother, Li Huanle had already started to make changes, occasionally sending Jiang Minjing a text message or making a call.

For Li Huanle, just like for Jiang Minjing, this "adopted" sister was his true, only family. Realizing this, Li Huanle naturally wanted to take good care of her, but sometimes the issue of their relationship was awkward.

Because the girl was now also an artist.

"Brother~~ How can you treat me like this!!!"

About three seconds after Li Huanle spoke, Jiang Minjing suddenly turned her head, her eyes red, and shouted at him.

Such a misleading statement made Li Huanle completely speechless.

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