Volume 3 Chapter 51

Volume 3 + Chapter 51: Holiday Outing

After dinner, Qianyue was inside the room catching up on the schoolwork she had fallen behind on over the past two days, while Qianxue was in the kitchen washing dishes and tidying the cupboards.

“Want me to help?” a voice suddenly came from behind him.

“No need. Besides, doesn’t Young Master Bai have a mountain of Bai family affairs to deal with?” Without even turning around, Qianxue already knew exactly who was standing behind him.

“With you right in front of me, how could I possibly focus on any of that?” Bai Yuxuan said as she walked to his side, staring at his profile.

“So that’s your excuse for slacking off? If you really become the head of the Bai family someday, won’t the whole family fortune end up ruined by a lazy patriarch like you?”

“Then you can supervise me. Because when I become the family head, you’ll definitely be the matriarch of the Bai family.”

“Bai Yuxuan, are you asking for me to splash water all over your face so you’ll wake up from your dream?” Qianxue said as he lifted a bowl full of water toward her.

“Haha, who says I’m definitely dreaming? Look at you washing dishes right now, you totally look like my wife.” Bai Yuxuan grinned mischievously.

“Who’s your wife? Gross.” With that, Qianxue splashed the bowl of water at her, but Bai Yuxuan lightly sidestepped and dodged it with ease.

“Alright, enough joking. I actually wanted to talk to you about something serious. I want you and Qianyue to stay here during the holiday, and while we’ve got time off, I can take you around nearby places for fun. After all, Qianyue just went through all that. Even though she’s already seen a psychologist, I still think it’d be better if you stayed with her for a few more days and kept her company.”

“But you already exhausted yourself helping with Qianyue’s situation before. If I trouble you even more, how am I supposed to feel okay about that?”

“You’re being way too formal with me. We’re friends. Besides, you even took a bullet for me before. If anyone should feel guilty, it should be me. And honestly, such a precious vacation would be way too lonely if I spent it alone. Taking you two out to have fun is also for my own happiness during the holiday. It’s a win-win proposal.”

“Th-this…” Hearing that, Ouyang Qianxue was clearly tempted.

“Then let Qianyue stay here,” he finally said after thinking for a long time.

“So that means you agreed? I’ll go clear out another room right away!” Bai Yuxuan became excited the moment she heard his answer. But just as she was about to move, Qianxue stopped her.

“No need to trouble yourself. I should head back instead. Just help me take care of Qianyue for a while.” After saying that, Qianxue put away all the cleaned dishes, wiped his hands with a towel, and casually picked up his schoolbag.

“Why?” Bai Yuxuan hurriedly asked.

“Well, Qianyue already said before that she admires you more, and she’s so attached to you too. Compared to me, a useless older sister who failed to protect her when she was in danger. Qianyue would definitely rather stay by your side. I think you taking care of her is enough.” After speaking, Qianxue started walking toward the door. Just then…

“Big Sister, don’t go!” Qianyue suddenly rushed out of the room and hugged Qianxue tightly.

“I want you to stay with me!”

“But Senior Yuxuan can stay with you too. And didn’t you say he was more capable than me and gentler with you?” Qianxue said, his eyes carrying a trace of sadness.

“Qianxue, if you really think that way, then you’re completely mistaken. Do you seriously think I could replace your position in Qianyue’s heart after spending only a few days with her? You’re underestimating just how important you are to her.” Bai Yuxuan said from the side while patting Qianxue on the shoulder.

“Big Sister, I was wrong. That day, it was because the moment you arrived, your attitude toward Senior Yuxuan was hostile, and you even tried to hit him. Senior Yuxuan is my savior, so I got angry for a moment and said those things…”

“….”

After hearing that, Qianyue lowered his head guiltily.

“So that’s what happened. I thought you really meant what you said back then…”

“Of course not! Whether it’s academics or talent, nobody can compare to Big Sister! At such a young age, you’ve already supported this entire family all by yourself. Big Sister is the greatest hero in my heart!”

“Qianyue!” Qianxue tightly embraced his younger sister.

Watching the two siblings so close to each other, Bai Yuxuan could not help but feel a wave of envy in her heart. When would she ever have a family like this?

Because she could never regard the Bai family as her true family.

After all, among the people who had climbed to the same position as her father and uncles within the Bai family, whose hands were not stained with the blood of their own kin?

In her eyes, the Bai family cared only about money. Their minds revolved forever around profit and benefit. Compared to those things, familial affection was as fragile as glutinous rice paper. Thin enough to tear apart with a mere touch.

Suppressing those thoughts, Bai Yuxuan glanced at the “siblings” before silently making a vow in her heart.

Even if she did not yet possess such warmth herself, she would absolutely protect this precious scene for Qianxue.

And that night, at Qianyue’s insistence, Qianxue finally agreed to stay.

Early the next morning.

“Come on, I’m taking you two out to have some fun.” The moment the three of them finished breakfast, Bai Yuxuan eagerly spoke up.

According to her plan, the first stop was the largest amusement park in Xijiang City.

However, after the car stopped at the entrance to the amusement park, Qianxue stubbornly refused to get out.

“What’s wrong?” Bai Yuxuan asked.

“You should just take Qianyue in instead. If other Sakura Academy students see us together…”

“You don’t need to worry about that. As the student council president of Sakura Academy, all student records are in my hands. And this amusement park requires ID verification for entry, so when I made the reservation two days ago, I already submitted the student information to the park management. All Sakura Academy students are banned from entering today, except the two of us.”

“And why would the amusement park listen to you?”

“Because this amusement park was built with investment from the Bai family.”

“…Alright then.”

And so, Qianxue entered the amusement park with them.

In truth, Bai Yuxuan’s intentions were not limited to simply helping Qianyue relax. She wanted even more to use this opportunity to grow closer to Qianxue.

However, Qianyue noticed all of it.

Her older brother had already sacrificed so much for the family. As his younger sister, she had a responsibility to guide her brother’s “sexual orientation” back onto the right path. She absolutely could not allow her brother and Senior Yuxuan to continue going down the wrong road together!

Thus, whether they were riding roller coasters or entering haunted houses, Qianyue firmly wedged herself between the two of them the entire time.

Even during lunch, Qianyue clung tightly to Qianxue, refusing to give Bai Yuxuan even the slightest opportunity to get close to him.

This left Bai Yuxuan deeply troubled.

According to the afternoon schedule, the three of them were supposed to watch a movie together.

At that moment, Bai Yuxuan suddenly came up with an idea.

Using the excuse of going to the restroom, she secretly called the theater they had booked tickets for in advance.

And so, when the three arrived at the cinema that afternoon…

“Apologies. Although you made reservations beforehand, due to the National Day holiday rush, the only remaining tickets are three seats located very far apart.”

“Then what should we do? Qianyue, maybe we should come another time?” Bai Yuxuan deliberately asked with a disappointed expression.

“Don’t! It doesn’t matter if the seats aren’t together!” Qianyue hurriedly replied.

This was the anime movie premiere she had been looking forward to for ages. There was no way she wanted to miss the chance to watch it on opening day.

Anyway, all three tickets were separated from each other, so there was no possible way Senior Yuxuan could end up sitting together with her brother.

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