TRYMBPIETM 83: Revival of All Things (4)

Chi Qingning’s gaze fell on Fu Wenan, ignoring his displeased expression and giving a soulless fake smile.

Fu Wenan’s heart skipped a beat. His lips moved, wanting to say “What are you looking at?” but he forcefully swallowed the words back.

The air was filled with awkwardness.

Both Fu Wenan and Chi Qingning wished they could find a hole to crawl into.

Meanwhile, Chi Qingzhou stood to the side, wearing a gentle smile, his eyes full of encouragement.

“Little brother, are you shy? Don’t be shy. You two are engaged, so feel free to exchange any thoughts openly.”

He kindly suggested, “I’ve seen many shows and videos online that say dishonesty between couples is the main cause of relationship breakdowns. Only honest communication can prevent cracks from forming. Don’t let a moment of shyness affect your relationship.”

Chi Qingning: “…”

He blankly glanced at Chi Qingzhou, suddenly doubting if something was wrong with his second brother.

Is it possible for anyone to believe in such nonsense?

Fu Wenan’s temples throbbed, and he couldn’t help but yell angrily, “Chi Qingzhou, shut up! This isn’t your place to talk!”

Has he lost his mind?!

How dare he yell at Chi Qingzhou? Does he not care about his life anymore?!

Chi Qingning was startled by Fu Wenan’s sudden shout. He turned around, his eyes wide, and his body tensed, ready to flee at any moment.

Chi Qingzhou didn’t even look at Fu Wenan, continuing to smile at Chi Qingning with an unchanged expression.

“Do you think what I said makes sense, little brother?”

Chi Qingning was so startled he almost jumped, suddenly realizing he had ignored Chi Qingzhou’s question.

This can’t happen!

He still wanted to live!

He quickly turned around, slightly looking up at Chi Qingzhou, and carefully gave a joyful, dependent, and sincere smile, randomly replying.

“Second brother is right. It makes a lot of sense.”

Chi Qingzhou squinted his eyes, smiling even more.

Fu Wenan frowned in disbelief, his gaze shifting between the two, his eyes darkening.

His tone dripped with deep disdain, “Chi Qingzhou, what did you do to Qingning?! He wasn’t like this before!”

Chi Qingzhou looked at him with a confused expression, “Are you okay?” Why do you look like you’ve lost your mind?

Fu Wenan sneered, his face filled with unmasked wariness.

He clearly remembered that before Chi Qingning participated in “Along the Way,” he didn’t have this kind of attitude toward Chi Qingzhou.

Although some unexpected things happened on the variety show, and the truth about the fake young master came out, Fu Wenan didn’t think Chi Qingning would be intimidated by Chi Qingzhou because of it.

There must be something Chi Qingzhou did behind the scenes that caused Chi Qingning’s attitude to change so drastically.

Fu Wenan was willing to overlook what happened on the variety show, but he couldn’t stand Chi Qingzhou targeting Chi Qingning.

He knew very well that Chi Qingning wasn’t entirely right about the fake young master incident, and his identity would eventually be exposed.

Fu Wenan didn’t want to waste more time talking with Chi Qingzhou, and not caring about the ever-watchful Wu Qi, he stood up, pushing off the ground.

He tried to lower his voice and spoke in a somewhat soothing tone to Chi Qingning, “Qingning, did Chi Qingzhou do something to you? Don’t be scared, come over here.”

What the hell is wrong with him?!

Chi Qingning was startled, his face definitely not looking good.

He almost used all his strength to not roll his eyes at Fu Wenan.

Does this guy even know who Chi Qingzhou is, and he’s saying this?

Fu Wenan may be tired of living, but what about him?!

Chi Qingning sneaked a glance at the confused Chi Qingzhou, his expression serious as he interrupted the next words of comfort Fu Wenan was about to say.

“Brother Wen, how can you maliciously speculate about my second brother!” he said with righteous indignation. “Second brother is a really good person. When we were on the show together, he took care of me a lot. If it wasn’t for him, I probably wouldn’t have made it back alive.”

Fu Wenan: “…?”

He stared at Chi Qingning in confusion, the words “I’ll protect you” caught in his throat.

Chi Qingning didn’t care about his reaction, speaking firmly, “Although some families may have brothers who don’t get along well, that’s not the case for me and second brother. He’s been really kind to me, the best person in the family to me.”

“Don’t look at second brother with tinted glasses. All those rumors outside are false. He’s really been great to me.”

“This time, I’ll consider that you didn’t know, but if you say this again, I won’t talk to you anymore. Did you hear me?”

Fu Wenan: “…”

He stared blankly at Chi Qingning for a few seconds, then suddenly turned around, glaring at Chi Qingzhou with gritted teeth, “What exactly did you do to Qingning?! He wasn’t like this before!”

Chi Qingzhou folded his arms, eyeing him with a slightly curious expression but not answering.

Chi Qingning noticed his posture and immediately felt a cold shiver. His eyes filled with panic.

In a hurry, he tried to signal Fu Wenan, but Fu Wenan was too focused on questioning Chi Qingzhou, not seeing a single one.

Chi Qingning was almost furious enough to lose his temper.

Yes, he didn’t feel particularly attached to Fu Wenan.

But this doesn’t mean that he is willing to see his fiancé being killed because of a trivial matter! 

Chi Qingning was deeply troubled but didn’t dare slack off. He quickly walked to Chi Qingzhou’s side, flashing a smile and politely explaining.

“Second brother, don’t be angry. Brother Wen doesn’t know how good you are, that’s why he’s saying nonsense.”

“He’s wrong. I apologize for him. I’ll deal with him when we’re done here.”

“Second brother, you’re the best! I’ve never met anyone kinder or more generous than you. Please forgive him this time!”

He used every word he could to praise Chi Qingzhou’s kindness, friendliness, and generosity, crafting a little essay in just a few minutes.

In moments of crisis, people can unleash great potential.

At least Chi Qingning had never written a composition this eloquent for the college entrance exam.

Chi Qingzhou’s gaze shifted to Chi Qingning, his expression as if seeing his brother write a little composition for the first time.

In a calm tone, he slowly asked, “Do I really seem that kind? Do people just see me and know I’m a good person?”

Chi Qingning immediately answered without hesitation, “Of course! Second brother has helped so many people. How blind would someone have to be not to see how good you are? There’s no one kinder or more righteous than you in this world.”

Chi Qingzhou nodded in satisfaction. “Is that so? I think I’m pretty kind too. You have good taste, little brother.”

Chi Qingning relaxed and quickly gave Chi Qingzhou a bright smile, nodding in strong agreement.

Fu Wenan, who had been watching without an opportunity to interrupt: “…???”

He stood frozen in place, his face full of doubt, unable to snap out of it for a long time.

It was Wu Qi, who had initially found Chi Qingning’s presence in the house unsettling, but after hearing the other’s passionate praise, her gaze softened considerably.

She barked twice and walked over to Chi Qingzhou, deciding not to bother with the young couple anymore.

Although that human named Fu had no taste, Chi Qingning wasn’t bad.

As long as he genuinely praised Zhou Zhou, she might overlook it.

It was then that Chi Qingning finally noticed the overly lively big black dog on site.

He stared at Wu Qi for a moment, realizing that Wu Qi might be no ordinary dog, and a cold sweat broke out on his back. He suddenly felt a sense of relief as if he had narrowly escaped death.

Thank goodness!

Thank goodness he reacted in time and didn’t anger Chi Qingzhou earlier!

Otherwise, who knew what that big black dog might do!

Chi Qingning felt a bit weak in the knees and took two steps back, intending to rely on Fu Wenan for support.

Fu Wenan, quick as ever, ignored his torn pants and fallen shoes, and rushed to Chi Qingning’s side, supporting him immediately.

“Qingning, what’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell? I’ll take you to the hospital!”

Chi Qingning wanted to roll his eyes.

He squeezed Fu Wenan’s hand, his smile twisting slightly into something a little more sinister.

“No need, Brother Wen, I’m just tired from running errands today. I just need a rest. Let’s go back.”

He glanced down at Fu Wenan’s pants with one leg torn off, his tone carrying an ambiguous hint.

“Besides, you can’t keep wearing… my dad and big brother should be here soon.”

Fu Wenan’s face darkened again.

He opened his mouth but couldn’t bring himself to criticize Chi Qingning.

Chi Qingning saw this and hummed inwardly, feeling a little more at ease.

Chi Qingzhou glanced at the two of them a few times, finding them quite interesting.

Especially Fu Wenan, whose soul seemed more entangled than when they last met.

Perhaps staying at the Chi family villa tonight would lead to more interesting things?

Chi Qingzhou fell into thought.

System 16594 hesitated for a few seconds in his shadow before quietly reminding him: 【Hey, host, when Fu Wenan got angry at you earlier, a special-marked task was triggered in the background.】

Chi Qingzhou snapped back: 【Hmm?】

The system quickly explained: 【It’s a task to slap your fiancé in the face, with a special mark, similar to the task triggered earlier with Xue Jinshi.】

Chi Qingzhou hummed: 【Thanks for the reminder. Is the previous task completed? The one with Xue Jinshi.】

The system: 【It’s completed. Host, do you want to claim your reward now?】

Chi Qingzhou said: 【Not yet.】

His gaze returned to Chi Qingning and Fu Wenan, and he smiled: “I’m going to bring a friend inside. Are you coming too?”

Chi Qingning suddenly turned his head, surprised: “Second Brother, you’re staying here today?”

Chi Qingzhou tilted his head: “Yes, why?”

Chi Qingning hesitated, not daring to mention that there might not be a room prepared for him in the house, awkwardly laughing before quickly changing the subject.

“Your friend is coming too? Who is it?”

Chi Qingzhou lowered his head: “It’s Qi Qi.”

Fu Wenan: “???”

Is Chi Qingzhou out of his mind?

Chi Qingning: “…”

He wasn’t even surprised.

Chi Qingzhou ignored the two of them, both of whom looked perplexed, and crouched down, seriously inviting Wu Qi to visit the Chi family.

“Woof woof!” Sure! I haven’t been a guest here yet!

Wu Qi puffed up her chest and barked loudly in agreement.

Chi Qingzhou gestured with a gentlemanly move, leading Wu Qi toward the villa first.

Fu Wenan snapped out of his shock and frowned: “What’s going on with Chi Qingzhou? How can he bring a dog—”

“Stop talking!” Chi Qingning stepped on Fu Wenan’s unshod foot, giving him a warning look. “Don’t provoke him. Something will definitely happen if you do!”

Fu Wenan: “…??”

He gave Chi Qingning a confused look.

After some time, why did the atmosphere between Chi Qingzhou and Qingning become so strange?

Did he put a spell on Qingning?

Fu Wenan furrowed his brow, deeply troubled.

Chi Qingning didn’t even have the energy to roll his eyes anymore. He grabbed Fu Wenan’s hand and dragged him into the villa.

The two of them walked side by side into the living room, where they could hear the voices of the two housekeepers.

“Mr. Qingzhou is staying here tonight?”

“No problem, we’ve been keeping your room clean. You can go upstairs directly.”

Chi Qingzhou thanked them and led Wu Qi upstairs.

Chi Qingning watched Chi Qingzhou’s figure disappear up the stairs, a bit confused, and asked Aunt Yu: “Is Second Brother’s room also on the second floor?”

How come he never noticed before?

Aunt Yu, who was preparing to fetch Chi Qingzhou’s toiletries, casually replied: “No, Mr. Qingzhou’s room is on the third floor. Don’t worry, Mr. Qingning, we clean it thoroughly. He can stay there directly.”

Fu Wenan’s brow furrowed even deeper: “The third floor? Why would he stay on the third floor? Isn’t that where Old Master Chi used to live?”

Didn’t the third floor get sealed off after the Chi family’s old master passed away?