Chapter 25: The Real Sister

“Brother, you really have to help me this time!” Gu Beifeng spoke without pause, completely missing the strange look that had crossed Shen Jingchen’s face.

“I swear!”

“I will never have even the slightest thought about your sister again!”

“Oh?” Shen Jingchen raised an eyebrow.

He knew Gu Beifeng well. In all his life, the guy had only two relationships, and both ended quickly, without even a kiss.

Because they were close, Gu Beifeng had gotten a full read on Shen Anyue’s personality. This brat had begged Shen Jingchen to hand over his sister more than once. Now he was suddenly changing his tune?

“Such a good thing?”

“Mm!” Gu Beifeng nodded vigorously, his cheek nearly touching Shen Jingchen’s nose. “Just help me a little!”

“Speak up. I’ll do my best.”

“Ask your sister for me. Find out what the woman next to her is called, what kind of boys she likes, what foods she enjoys…”

“Also, her clothes are custom-made, clearly pricey. She must come from a good family.”

“Pfft…” Shen Jingchen couldn’t hold it in. He looked away, a dark smile tugging at his lips. “What, you fancy her?”

“This time I’m sure!” Gu Beifeng, having failed twice in love, had gotten better at reading girls. He was certain the woman beside Shen Anyue was a good match.

“I haven’t spoken to her much. You ask her first. After I get the info, I’ll go back and shape my persona.” The kid was sharp, knowing he hadn’t been exposed yet, so he planned to adapt into whatever type Cheng Yiyi liked.

“No need.” Shen Jingchen pushed him off and adjusted his clothes. He glanced around and noticed people looking at them strangely.

Clearly, a few girls who liked BL were mixed in the crowd.

“What are you saying? You think she’s a good match? Do you even know who she is?”

“What? Am I not good enough for her?” Gu Beifeng scratched his head in thought. “My family background isn’t weak. Even the direct heirs of other big families would be considered matches for me, wouldn’t they?”

“Besides, marrying into my house isn’t something to be ashamed of.”

“Remember when I told you that Shen Anyue isn’t my biological sister?”

“Of course I remember!” Gu Beifeng still didn’t grasp the seriousness. He put his hands on his hips and nodded. “I was almost scared to tears back then, afraid you might hurt her. I couldn’t sleep properly because of it…”

Gu Beifeng, being a typical guy, also hated the idea of his brother ending up with such a flawless girl like Shen Anyue.

“Are you out of your mind?!” Shen Jingchen struck him on the head with a knife-hand. “Even if she isn’t blood-related, she’s still my sister!”

“To invent such a scenario, you’ve been reading too many dirty comics.”

“Ouch~” The blow wasn’t light. Gu Beifeng rubbed his sore head. “I can’t help it. Your sister is so pretty. Any man would be dazed…”

“That’s fair…” Shen Jingchen wasn’t blind, and he had good taste. He couldn’t deny his sister’s beauty.

“But why mention that now?”

Gu Beifeng didn’t see how his request connected to Shen Anyue not being Shen Jingchen’s real sister.

“Just listen. Since Shen Anyue isn’t a daughter of the Shen family, it means the true daughter of the Shen family must be out in the world.

Although the babies were switched back then, their genders weren’t wrong. When my mother was pregnant, we already knew it was a girl.

Hospitals aren’t allowed to reveal the s*x, but there are exceptions. If the Shen family pressed, the hospital would give up all the details. Even if the doctor didn’t say, the Shens could still find out through a private hospital. They didn’t want the trouble, and the hospital staff didn’t want to offend them.”

“Wait, wait…” Gu Beifeng wasn’t stupid. He had begun to piece it together, and horror spread across his face.

“The Shen family searched for her for over a decade, constantly checking blood data in medical networks, never stopping.” Shen Jingchen continued, ignoring him.

“We feared she might have died out there countless times.

The longer it went, the more anxious we became.

Finally, a few days ago, with the latest update from the medical department, we found a matching bloodline.”

Gu Beifeng covered his head, squatted down, and almost beat his head against the ground. “Please, don’t say any more…”

But Shen Jingchen was a vicious friend. He bent to whisper at his ear like a devil. “Needless to say, we brought her over immediately.

What pleased me even more was that my biological sister is beautiful. She’s a bit taller than Anyue, has good grades, and got into Huaqing on her own.

Her name is Cheng Yiyi.

Yes, the one holding Shen Anyue’s hand.”

“Wahhh…” Gu Beifeng nearly sobbed.

He couldn’t accept it!

But he knew Shen Jingchen’s character too well!

This man, this cunning devil!

How could he allow his brother to lay a hand on his sister?

It’s over!

Was this love ending before it even started?

“Alright, be good~” Shen Jingchen straightened and ruffled Gu Beifeng’s hair like a dog. “Don’t spread this around for now. Our family will hold a press conference later and officially recognize Cheng Yiyi.

I need to go accompany my sisters. I’ll be off.”

Gu Beifeng ignored it all, crouching alone by the tree root and wiping his tears.

People around him began to whisper.

“Hey, what’s wrong with that man?”

“I saw him press a handsome guy against the tree, mumble something, and then he crouched down and cried.”

“What?”

“Yeah, I saw it too. He even got hit!”

“Was he rejected?”

“Poor thing… And so cruel…”

“Right? He’s so good-looking, but he goes after guys…”

“Do you have boy’s clothes?”

“Huh?”

Shen Jingchen paid no heed to their drivel. The crowd there didn’t include any Huaqing students; they were just visitors.

After all, they didn’t have the qualifications to enter this school, so rumors wouldn’t reach the campus anyway.

“Brother, what did that person want?” Cheng Yiyi looked around but didn’t see Gu Beifeng. “By the way, where did he go?”

“Heh, he had something to do and left. We don’t need to mind him.” Shen Jingchen smiled and led Cheng Yiyi and Shen Anyue on through the campus.

Huaqing was huge, several times the size of the Forbidden City. It was impossible to see it all in an afternoon.

They strolled through the main areas, noting the important spots.

Shen Jingchen and Cheng Yiyi were fine, but Shen Anyue was already worn out.

Always preferred staying home, she was a true shut-in. Without much exercise, her stamina was lacking.

“The sky is getting dark.” Shen Jingchen checked the time; it was past six.

Almost time for dinner.

“Come on, I’ll drive you home. I already texted Steward Li. We’ll eat out tonight, at a restaurant.

I’ve reserved a private room.”

“Ah, eating out?” Shen Anyue seemed a bit uneasy.

“Don’t worry, I got a private room. No one will see you.” Shen Jingchen felt a bit helpless.

His sister was naturally beautiful, but she’d never gotten used to attention. When she became the center of a crowd, she’d always shyly lower her head.

In short, Shen Anyue had a bit of social anxiety.

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