Chapter 65

“Qiao Chuchu, have you ever been on the largest and most luxurious cruise ship in the world?! It's about to set sail in Lan City, and this is an opportunity not to be missed!”

“Skydiving on the deck, surfing, even rock climbing—a variety of thrilling entertainment facilities await!”

“KTV, bars, movie theaters—you name it, it's all there. Whatever you want to do, you can do it! A three-day journey, enjoying a life cut off from the world on the open sea!”

“I've already arranged a suite for you. You can bring your brothers to stay in the presidential suite; it can easily accommodate all eight of you!”

“What? Your brothers are busy? Well, then it's even less of a problem for you, a little girl, to go alone. Pack your suitcase and go have fun!!”

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Qiao Chuchu stood bewildered in the VIP waiting area, staring at the towering luxury cruise ship not far away.

Three days ago, Auntie Zhao from the Zhao Family found her and said thank you for saving Grandpa Zhao at the banquet. She gave her a family ticket for the luxury cruise, insisting that she must go and have some fun.

—“With the New Year just around the corner, now is the time to relax! I know you've been on every cruise imaginable, but trust me, this one is packed with big shots. You might even meet your true love!”

At that moment, just as she was about to decline, Pei Youchuan appeared out of nowhere like a ghost: “True love, huh?”

Auntie Zhao was delighted: “Youchuan, you're free today?”

Pei Youchuan nodded and sat down next to Qiao Chuchu: “I worked overtime the past few days to finish my work, so I took a few days off. I have time to accompany Chuchu and have some fun.”

Qiao Chuchu glanced at him sideways.

More like he had time to keep an eye on her.

Auntie Zhao was in high spirits: “Chuchu just said you all didn't have time, but here you are! Are you interested in the luxury cruise? You can bring your friends along; this ticket includes eight spots and a presidential suite. But if you bring friends, they'll need to book their own rooms.”

Pei Youchuan smiled: “Sure, thanks Auntie Zhao. Qiao Chuchu and I will go together.”

Auntie Zhao's eyes crinkled with joy: “I'll send you the link, and you can fill in your details online. Just bring your ID when you go.”

She winked at Qiao Chuchu: “There will be plenty of eligible bachelors there, so maybe you'll find a boyfriend to have some fun with!”

Pei Youchuan's gaze, cold and piercing, fell on Qiao Chuchu's cheek.

Qiao Chuchu sincerely but half-heartedly agreed with Auntie Zhao: “Yes, Auntie Zhao, I'll be sure to look around.”

Auntie Zhao patted her cheek and reminded Pei Youchuan: “Make sure to help your sister choose carefully. Your parents are no longer with us, so you need to consider this more.”

Pei Youchuan smiled, but his eyes didn't: “Don't worry, Auntie Zhao.”

He gently tucked a stray hair behind Qiao Chuchu's ear and said softly: “It seems my little sister has grown up to the age where she can start dating. As her older brother, I must help her choose wisely.”

Qiao Chuchu snapped back to the present, standing in the waiting hall, looking at Pei Youchuan who was playing with his phone.

Although it was winter, since they had been outdoors for barely five minutes, Pei Youchuan was dressed lightly.

He wore a simple black loose jacket, a plain white T-shirt, dark blue washed denim straight-leg jeans, and had a relaxed wolf-tail hairstyle. Around his neck hung a black over-ear headphone, giving him a lazy and casual vibe, clearly here for a vacation.

She couldn't help but feel a little jealous and pouted.

【Indeed, good-looking people look good even in a sack.】

Pei Youchuan: “?”

He glanced at Qiao Chuchu out of the corner of his eye, noticing that she was staring at him.

He raised an eyebrow, put on his headphones, and pretended to watch a video.

Qiao Chuchu seethed: 【Even the way he puts on headphones is so attractive. I just don't get it. We're both humans, so why does he have to be so handsome and charming?】

Pei Youchuan cleared his throat and started to pose.

Was crossing his legs attractive?

Qiao Chuchu: 【Wow! Those long legs!】

Pei Youchuan leaned back on the sofa, deliberately tilting his head slightly to reveal his jawline.

Qiao Chuchu: 【Give me that jawline to make knife-cut noodles!】

Pei Youchuan couldn't help but smile.

Qiao Chuchu: 【Damn, he looks good even when he smiles while looking at his phone!!!】

Pei Youchuan pursed his lips, feeling a slight heat in his ears.

So, Qiao Chuchu secretly complimented him in her heart when they were together.

Qiao Chuchu sighed: 【Too bad. Such a handsome face, but the soul inside is such a jerk.】

Pei Youchuan: “?”

A young and handsome boy walked up to Qiao Chuchu, nervously asking: "Hi, little sister, can I have your WeChat?"

Qiao Chuchu was taken aback but didn't want to refuse, so she took out her phone and let him scan her QR code.

The boy was secretly delighted, glancing at her from the corner of his eye: “I've actually been watching you for a while.”

She was flattered: “Thank you!”

【This seems to be the first guy to ask for my WeChat in my life!】

She showed her QR code, but suddenly a big hand covered her phone.

Pei Youchuan appeared like a mountain, standing beside her, one hand pressing on her QR code, the other in his pocket, silently looking at the boy.

The boy was at a loss, looking up at Pei Youchuan.

Pei Youchuan was a full head taller than him, looking down at him with an air of superiority, saying nothing.

The atmosphere was deathly silent.

The boy gradually became flustered: “I-I'm sorry.”

He hurried away.

Qiao Chuchu: “……”

【The duck that was about to be in my mouth flew away?】

She asked Pei Youchuan in a daze: “What are you doing?”

Pei Youchuan disdainfully glanced at her: “You're really hungry. You'll eat anything.”n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Qiao Chuchu: “?”

Pei Youchuan snorted, returning her phone to the home screen: “Auntie Zhao said that as your older brother, I need to help you vet your boyfriends. That guy didn't pass my test.”

He leaned back on the sofa, casually crossing his legs: “He's so skinny that a fly farting could blow him three kilometers away. How could he possibly hold you in his arms?”

Qiao Chuchu: “……”

【It even rhymes?】

【Ah, I wasn't really trying to add his WeChat. I just wanted to experience what it feels like to be asked for my WeChat.】

Qiao Chuchu felt a bit regretful and rubbed the ground with her foot.

【After all, I've never even received a love letter my whole life. So many people have complimented me on my looks, but during my teenage years, not even a shy boy approached me. It's a bit of a small regret.】

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Who said she didn't have any suitors?

When he was in school, he had the key to Qiao Chuchu's locker and burned love letters like they were joss paper, stack after stack.

There were also quite a few persistent pursuers, but after a simple conversation, they didn't dare to pursue her anymore.

In short, none of the men who liked her had any guts.

After he graduated, he handed the locker key over to the next brother.

Pei Buxian was in the same grade as Qiao Chuchu, so he kept an eye on her until graduation.

Pei Youchuan scoffed, but then something crossed his mind, and the satisfaction on his face suddenly disappeared.

Other brothers wouldn't do things like this. At most, they might feel a bit jealous.

But they did it so smoothly, so effortlessly, almost as if it required no thought.

Why?

Even now, even though they had turned away with determination, as soon as they realized that the Qiao Chuchu who hurt them wasn't acting out of malice, they eagerly came back, coldly washing their underwear.

Why?

Pei Youchuan became more and more irritated, nervously tapping on his phone.

“Youchuan?!”

A surprised voice rang out, and Pei Youchuan looked up to see a familiar face.

The man smiled happily at him: "You're joining in too."

The knot in Pei Youchuan's heart was instantly dispelled, and he took the initiative to invite, "What a coincidence, Song Mingzhen, let's have a drink together tonight, I'll treat you."

Song Mingzhen nodded, still holding his girlfriend's hand: "Then I'll take my girlfriend along, what about you? How many people are you bringing?"

Pei Youchuan was momentarily stunned and looked at Qiao Chuchu who was standing beside him.

Qiao Chuchu lowered her head.

"Don't look at me, don't look at me, don't look at me, don't look at me! I'm an introvert, I don't like drinking parties, I don't like drinking parties! Don't take me, don't take me, don't take me, don't take me!"

Pei Youchuan: "……I'll go myself."

Qiao Chuchu let out a sigh of relief, feeling a little bit secretly pleased: [I can sit quietly in the presidential suite tonight, enjoy the view of the sea, and draw comics! Yay!!!]

【Just today we're not following the story plot, so I can relax a bit!~】

Pei Youchuan glanced at her.

Her little expression of secret delight instantly turned serious, and she pretended to be sorrowful as she gazed out the window.

【Pei Youchuan hates to see me happy the most. The moment I'm joyful, he likes to tease me. I can't let him know I want him to leave, or else he'll drag me out for drinks.】

Pei Youchuan raised an eyebrow and snorted.

Did she think she understood him so well?

How childish.