True Solution of the Sword Dao

Chapter 77: Chapter 72 KTV 2

Chapter 77 -72 KTV 2

“I thought about it and then decided I didn’t want a coffee milk anymore, so I came out to tell you,” Xiaoyue said, her eyes curved like crescents, matching her adorable short skirt, looking exceptionally cute. “What’s wrong with you? Why do you sound so strange? Are you feeling okay?”

“No… it’s nothing.” Lin You grabbed Xiaoyue’s hand, “Let’s go buy some drinks, not long ago….”

“Sorry to interrupt,” Lin Fei suddenly stepped in front of them, smiling, “I’m Lin You’s brother, Lin Fei. You must be my sister’s classmate, right?”

“Eh?” Xiaoyue stared blankly at Lin Fei in front of her, blinking rapidly, then looked at Lin You, who was holding onto her, clearly not catching up with what was happening.

Lin You felt her face burning up, knowing that her cheeks must be as red as a ripe tomato.

“Lin You’s brother?” Xiaoyue repeated.

Lin You knew what she meant. She was asking if it was true. Out of resignation, Lin You steeled her heart, deciding that sooner or later everyone would find out, and it was better to rip off the band-aid now. So she hesitantly nodded, biting her lower lip.

Xiaoyue immediately got it and realized Lin You must be embarrassed about that day, quickly trying to smooth things over.

“Brother Lin Fei, what brings you here?”

“I’m here to pick Lin You up and take her home. It’s not safe for a young girl to go home alone so late,” Lin Fei said. Though not particularly handsome, his face was kind, and just looking at his smile gave one a warm feeling.

“Everyone has not left yet; it would be really impolite for me to leave by myself,” Lin You, having regained composure, said softly with a flushed face.

“That’s true, our class teacher is still here, and leaving now would indeed be impolite. How about this, Wanwan’s brother is here too, why doesn’t Brother Lin Fei join us in the private room for a bit, and then we can all leave together later?” Xiaoyue suggested. Her eyes were simultaneously taking in this brother of Lin You’s.

“That’s not…” Lin You immediately prepared to refuse.

“Great, that’s the most suitable plan,” Lin Fei interjected. He had caught the mention of ‘Wanwan’s brother being here’ and his gaze flickered.

Lin You, frustrated, glared at Lin Fei. She couldn’t get the words out that she had wanted to say next.

“Meow~~~” A little black cat circled around Lin Fei’s feet twice, nudging his leather shoes with its head.

“How about we first go buy some drinks?” Xiaoyue proposed.

The three of them went to the counter, bought some drinks, carried them in plastic bags, and made their way back to the private room.

As soon as they opened the door, the noisy and raucous sounds from inside rushed out at them.

Lin Fei frowned slightly; he didn’t like this kind of environment. The overly noisy sound waves could seriously impair hearing, dulling his senses and alertness. As for Lin You’s behavior, he had a rough idea of what was going on. Was it just fear that he would embarrass her in front of her friends and classmates?

While such matters didn’t bother him much, to bring his sister, who always held her head high, down a peg or two was an appealing choice. With her character and competitive spirit, she wouldn’t tolerate being outdone by others, so as long as he performed worse than her friends’ or rivals’ brothers, he would achieve his objective.

Even after his rebirth, the way his sister treated him bothered him. Perhaps restoring a normal sibling relationship was the more appropriate choice. He hoped that Wanwan’s brother wasn’t too terrible; he didn’t want to devalue himself too much for someone else’s sake.

First, he had to completely break Lin You’s pride, making it easier to rebuild a normal relationship.

He didn’t know how long this calm could last. Once they entered the Inner World, both his sister and he would drift further from the life of ordinary people. He wanted to extend this peaceful, memorable time as much as he could. He knew that once he faced the moment from his previous life, everything from then on would be completely swept up in the tumult of the Inner World.

His parents, his sister, they were the people he knew, the people he lived with. His parents had raised him out of nothing, and he would not abandon his duty to repay that nurturing, both emotionally and morally. It was a matter of human sentiment, of kinship.

In Lin Fei’s philosophy, paying debts was only natural. Even parents were not obliged to invest their time, money, and emotions on their children for nothing. Since they had chosen to raise him properly, it was his duty to repay that nurturing debt. If he truly wanted to be free of all concerns, this bond needed to be settled first.

Only now did he begin to understand Yan Shi’s determination. The memory that often echoed in his dreams.

In this world, to seek the ultimate swordsmanship with a pure heart, unencumbered by anything else—that obsession was the path Yan Shi ultimately chose.

As soon as they entered the private room, a large group of students about to enter high school sat in a circle on sofas, with two girls standing and scrambling for the microphone. An unaccompanied music track mixed with the commotion played in the background.

Lin You immediately spotted the boy she had encountered earlier, Wanwan’s brother, sitting next to Wanwan. The usually cunning and clever Wanwan was now leaning against her brother, looking as ladylike as can be.

Xiaoyue was the first to walk over to the corner where Wanwan was. She shook the drinks in her hand.

“I have coffee, milk, a mix of both, orange juice, as well as Coke and Sprite, pick whatever you want,” she said as she placed the plastic bag on the coffee table in front of her.

Lin Fei and Lin You also walked over.

“I’m Lin You’s older brother, thanks for looking after her all this time,” he said with a gentle smile that instantly shortened the distance between everyone.

Wanwan’s eyes widened as she inspected Lin Fei carefully, seemingly unable to react.

“Doesn’t look like it…” she murmured, glancing back at Lin You.

“Don’t talk nonsense,” her brother gently patted Wanwan’s shoulder and shifted to make space.

After everyone sat down, Lin You was naturally seated next to Lin Fei. This rascal had an impatient look, and only the edge of the sofa touched her little behind. She sat a good distance away from Lin Fei, who was seated comfortably.

Wanwan and Xiaoyue sat next to each other. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

“Is he really Lin You’s brother?” Wanwan whispered to Xiaoyue.

“Yes, Lin You just admitted it.”

“They don’t look alike at all as siblings.”

“I feel the same. Could they not be blood-related?”

“Don’t talk nonsense, Lin You has mentioned before that she has a biological brother,” Wanwan dismissed the possibility.

Wanwan, Xiaoyue, and Lin You formed a small circle, and other classmates had their own cliques. Originally, everyone was sitting apart in their groups. But now, two unfamiliar boys joined the most dazzling group in this class, naturally attracting attention from others.

“Lin You, who is this brother?” a reasonably dressed girl asked proactively.

“He’s Lin You’s real brother,” Wanwan immediately said somewhat proudly, hugging her brother’s arm. She then leaned gently against her brother. “This is my brother.”

She finally had something to outshine Lin You with and naturally wouldn’t pass up any opportunity.

Suddenly, her words sparked a flurry of curious questions. Several classmates also gathered around, chattering nonstop. Lin Fei and the high school student had no choice but to introduce themselves.

His name was Xia Jie, attending a provincial key school, No. 3 High School of the city, same as Lin Fei, also a senior.

“Do you know Shen Yaojing?” a girl known for her connections asked.

“You mean Xiaojing? She sits right in front of me,” Xia Jie answered.

“What about Feng Jifan? Last time Lingzi and I were in trouble, he called someone to help,” another girl said with a coquettish voice while patting her rather full chest.

“I know Feng Jifan as well, we hang out together regularly,” smiled Xia Jie. “Oh, you must be the girl Fanzi mentioned last time, he also said he knew a very cute junior.”

The girl’s face flushed slightly, revealing a hint of pride.

Other boys sitting further away perked up when they heard the name Feng Jifan, clearly showing great interest. This name carried weight in their hearts.

In this era, if a high school student could do something radical, such as talk back to a teacher, fight with students from other schools, or get involved with questionable figures from society, those things would seem awe-inspiringly rebellious to ordinary students. A student who could do such things and not face severe consequences was definitely treated as a big shot. Most students held a reverential attitude towards such well-known figures. If someone had even a slight connection to such people, they would also be respected by extension. To the students of this era, ‘face’ was more important than anything else.

Lin Fei sat on one side, watching as Xia Jie was surrounded by a crowd, going with the flow. She occasionally glanced at Lin You, who had her mouth twisted to one side, looking disdainful. But her flushed face clearly showed her inner turmoil.

The little black cat was gently placed in her arms, as she softly stroked the kitten’s soft fur.