Chapter 39

Chu Ying revealed a look of great shock; he never expected Ling Siyi to be so bold. It seemed he couldn't hide it anymore, so he scratched his head and said with a smile, "Well, I left it at the hotel. Should I go back and get it now, or buy you another one? What size do you wear?"

Ling Siyi's face turned as red as if it had been burned. She knew Chu Ying wouldn't return it to her, and if she continued to pursue it, she would be the one to suffer in the end. She cursed, "You dirty rogue," and got into the car.

Chu Ying leaned in again, smiling awkwardly, "Boss, could you advance me some wages? You know, I'm often out and about, and I can't do without some money. Besides, I can't go see my sister in a police uniform; that would be too eye-catching. If I get noticed by the school's beauties, it would be a big loss for you!"

Ling Siyi's face turned red again, but her tone was cold, "There are clothes in the back of the car. As for money, don't even think about it unless you work for a full month!" She seemed to remember something and added, "The clothes were bought by Xuanxuan. If they don't fit, just throw them away!"

"If Xuanxuan bought them, she would have shown them off when she saw me at the mobile square. Why wait until now? Little Siyi, are you a little moved by me?" Chu Ying's lips curled into a faint smile.

It wasn't that he wanted to provoke Ling Siyi, but with this ice queen, being overly affectionate wouldn't work and would only make her dislike him. He could see that she was hiding something, which made her unhappy. Perhaps only by using unconventional methods could he melt this ice queen.

From the current situation, it was clear that he had achieved the expected effect. Given time, he might really be able to win her over.

Chu Ying also got into Ling Siyi's car and found a bag and a shoebox on the back seat, both marked with "adidas." He opened them and felt a warm current in his heart. Ling Siyi had thought of everything: a sports T-shirt, a pair of sports pants, and a pair of lightweight running shoes, all to his taste. Clearly, she didn't treat him like a regular bodyguard; otherwise, she would have bought him a suit, shirt, and leather shoes, which are the standard for bodyguards.

"If there were socks and underwear, it would be perfect!" Chu Ying thought. He changed into the clothes in the Hummer, and they fit well, though the shoes were a bit tight. But Chu Ying should be grateful. If other men knew that Ling Siyi had bought these for this country bumpkin, they would probably be dead or crippled.

Seeing Chu Ying come out of the car looking dashing, Ling Siyi felt a sigh of relief in her heart, "Xuanxuan will be very happy to know the clothes fit!"

Without waiting for Chu Ying to respond, the car started and disappeared in a flash. Chu Ying stood there, smiling wryly. Despite Ling Siyi's icy exterior, anyone would be thin-skinned in such a situation.

"It seems my pursuit of beauty has made a breakthrough!" Chu Ying showed a rogue's smile and drove down the mountain.

Qingshan Town was located in the mountains. Although the roads were relatively passable, this had only been the case for the past two years. Compared to the city, it was still poor and backward, and education was not well-developed.

"Qingshan Middle School" covered a large area but had no so-called teaching building, only three rows of old tile-roofed houses, each representing a grade. Chu Xin was now in the second year of junior high, so her classroom was in the middle row. Chu Ying parked the car outside the school and walked into the campus.

The last time he brought Chu Xin to school, he knew the way well and quickly found her classroom. Through the old window, he saw Chu Xin sitting alone in the classroom, quietly reading a book.

This was the first time Chu Ying had carefully observed his younger sister. Through the window, he could only see Chu Xin's side face. This girl had inherited the Chu family's good genes, making her a true beauty. However, due to long-term malnutrition, she was thin and frail, with large eyes that seemed out of proportion to her small face.

Her dry, yellow hair was tied in a ponytail, looking very cute. The clothes that fit her well now seemed loose on her. Sweat beads appeared on her forehead, but she seemed unaware.

Looking at his sister, Chu Ying felt a warmth in his eyes. This tough man, with a will of steel, had never blinked even under severe torture, but at this moment, his heart was touched. He felt a bit guilty.

If he hadn't disappeared, his mother wouldn't have cried every day, his father wouldn't have overworked himself, and his parents wouldn't have died so early. His sister wouldn't have become like this.

A fourteen-year-old girl, at the age of flowers, should be sitting in her room listening to music or surfing the internet, or going out with her parents or classmates. She certainly wouldn't be sitting alone in a dilapidated classroom infested with mosquitoes during the scorching summer.

"Little sister, I will make up for all the love you have lost!" Chu Ying made up his mind. Chu Xin was his only remaining family, and he was willing to protect her with his life. He wanted to give her a carefree life.

Chu Xin stretched and slowly closed her book, a faint smile appearing on her face. She took out half a bag of cookies from her backpack, ate two pieces, and put them back. These were the ones Chu Ying had bought for her last time, and the little girl had been reluctant to eat them.

Seeing this, Chu Ying could no longer control his emotions, but he couldn't let his sister see his weak side. He wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes, took a deep breath, and gently knocked on the window.

"Hey, big brother, why are you here!" Chu Xin turned around, happy, and ran out of the classroom.

Chu Ying gently wiped the sweat from the little girl's forehead and smiled, "Why are you the only one in the classroom? The last time I came, there were several classmates."

Chu Xin smiled, "Today is the weekend, and the classmates have all gone home to rest."

"Why don't you go home?" Chu Ying sighed, thinking of the old house and deciding to earn money as soon as possible.

Chu Xin said, "I want to read more books!" Poor children grow up quickly. Chu Xin knew that the family only had one house, and if she went home, her big brother would have nowhere to stay. Besides, Huanzi was very busy, and she didn't want to make both her brothers worry about her.

"Come on, big brother will take you out to play!" Chu Ying went into the classroom, quickly packed up Chu Xin's things, and put them on his shoulder with a smile.

Chu Xin looked hesitant, not that she didn't want to go out, but she knew it would cost money. "Big brother, let's go home. I'll cook for you."

"As the eldest brother, now that Mom and Dad are gone, you must listen to me, understand?" Chu Ying put on his big brother's authority and pretended to be angry.

Without waiting for Chu Xin to respond, he took her small hand and led her out of the school, pushing her into the car despite her instinctive resistance.