"master?!"

In that instant, it felt as if countless sharp steel needles had been pierced into Gu Wanrou's heart, causing her heart to twist and convulse in pain.

Why did things suddenly turn out this way?!

She escaped from Mu Rou Manor and was first rescued by Liuli Pavilion. Later, she received secret training and help from her master.

It can be said that if it weren't for her master's secret help and training over the years, she would not have made such rapid progress, and she would not be who she is today. But now, even her master, who loved her the most, has died because of her!

A howling wind swept through the courtyard, and the heavy sorrow weighed on Gu Wanrou like a heavy boulder, making it hard for her to breathe. Finally, as if to vent all the resentment in her heart, she let out a deep sob.

Her throat felt like it had been cut open, and she couldn't make a sound, but the grief overwhelmed her like a tidal wave, making it hard to breathe.

So this was the answer she had been looking for all along.

It turns out that she really is Momo's sister, and she can finally have a home of her own.

But all of this was achieved at the cost of her master's life.

She finally had the home she wanted, but she also lost her beloved mentor!

"Ah—" Finally, Gu Wanrou couldn't help but scream.

The mournful cries were like the dying howls of wild beasts, mingling with the torrential rain.

Just then, a firm hand suddenly landed on her shoulder. The gesture was gentle and kind, yet it stirred ripples in Gu Wanrou's heart.

She turned around in shock and was immediately met with Ye Lingxiao's cold and extraordinary face.

In that instant, Gu Wanrou felt as if something was taut in her heart; she wanted to say something, but couldn't.

Although she had known for a long time that Ye Lingxiao was Gu Momo's brother, this seemed to be the first time she had looked into Ye Lingxiao's eyes at close range.

Her clear eyes concealed a hint of trepidation and unease, and a slight smile involuntarily appeared on Ye Lingxiao's handsome face.

That smile was gentle and warm, like the warm sunshine that gently fell on Gu Wanrou's heart.

Gu Wanrou was somewhat stunned.

Ye Lingxiao's dark eyes softened with a more tender and indulgent smile. He gently patted Gu Wanrou's head as if coaxing a child, his voice low and clear: "Wanrou, welcome home. Be good, call me 'brother' so I can hear it."

The light, teasing voice was like the warm sun melting the frost in Gu Wanrou's heart, instantly making her feel warm and cozy.

She couldn't help but cry tears of joy: "Brother..."

Ye Lingxiao couldn't help but chuckle, kneading her hands even harder: "Good girl, isn't that right? Our Wanrou finally got to recognize us, so we should be happy, right?"

The smile in his eyes became even more captivating: "You're not alone anymore. You'll have your brother backing you up from now on."

He was clearly saying words of comfort to Gu Wanrou, but his teasing and joking voice still made Gu Wanrou burst out laughing.

She felt a warm, sweet feeling in her heart, as if her whole heart was filled to the brim. She realized she wasn't alone in this world after all…

"It's raining quite heavily in this courtyard. Want to come chat in the car with me?"

The older brother in front of her was so gentle, tall, and handsome; Gu Wanrou's restless heart seemed to be captured in an instant.

Without even thinking, she immediately agreed: "Okay!"

Her obedient and well-behaved appearance made Ye Lingxiao unable to suppress a smile. This little girl...

When I saw her following behind Momo before, although she looked frail, she always seemed aloof, cold, and wary. But in reality, she was clearly a well-behaved and cute little girl.

Thinking of this, Ye Lingxiao suddenly had the urge to drag Li Zhanfeng out of the operating room and beat him up.

Such a well-behaved and lovable younger sister was ultimately turned into such a withdrawn and aloof person by Li Zhanfeng.

Li Zhanfeng really deserves to be beaten!

With howling wind and rain outside, Ye Lingxiao could only call Gu Wanrou to his car.

Inside the top-of-the-line luxury car, the warm air conditioning made the air feel cozy.

Gu Wanrou sat in the passenger seat, her fingers tightly gripping the hand warmer cup that Ye Lingxiao had handed her, and finally couldn't help but speak.

"Brother, Li Zhanfeng, he..."

Before she could finish speaking, Ye Lingxiao's deep eyes were fixed on Gu Wanrou's face.

His eyes narrowed into a deep, dark look, and his thin lips parted slightly: "Then tell your brother first, do you still really like Li Zhanfeng?"

Gu Wanrou stopped herself from saying the words that were about to come out, but this was her brother, and she would not hide anything from him.

"yes."

Even after five years, and even after being treated that way by Li Zhanfeng when they broke up, she still loves Li Zhanfeng madly.

She wasn't the so-called "love-obsessed" type, but she wasn't a saint either; she couldn't control her heart.

"Yes, that's right."

As soon as Ye Lingxiao received Gu Momo's message, he immediately had someone send Gu Wanrou's information to his mobile email address.

Because he didn't know much about Gu Wanrou before, he felt even more indignant and heartbroken when he saw her past experiences.

This is the young lady of the Rong and Fu families, his beloved younger sister whom he should cherish and pamper like a princess.

How dare Li Zhanfeng and those bastards treat her like this?

brute.

Ye Lingxiao cursed under his breath in annoyance. He took a breath and finally gently placed his hand on Gu Wanrou's shoulder.

"I called you over to chat not because I wanted you to leave Li Zhanfeng, nor because I wanted to interfere in your relationship with Li Zhanfeng."

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