The Ultimate Brother

He was once a top-tier assassin, an existence that even international police feared. Now, he's the small owner of a dry-cleaning shop.

To take care of his younger brother and sister, whom...

Chapter 184 Taking the Initiative

When Li Jia and Xiao Yue came out of the study, they both had smiles on their faces. Xiao Qing and Xiao Tong, who were inside the room, looked at their older brother and younger sister and couldn't help but come up to them and ask, "What happened? Your smiles are so strange."

Li Jia nodded to Xiao Qing and Xiao Tong. "Xiao Yue is leaving."

"What? Why? Isn't it great here? Why do you want to leave? You've only been here a few days! Xiaoyue, why do you want to leave?" After hearing Li Jia's words, Li Xiaotong immediately fired off a series of questions like a machine gun. Finally, she walked up to Xiaoyue, took her hand, and asked with extreme incomprehension.

"Sister Tong, Sister Qing, I have to go back to Italy. Some things happened there, and my identity is also very special, so I have to go back... Big brother, I'll go make some preparations. You can explain to my sister and the others." Xiaoyue looked at Li Xiaotong, whose eyes were already brimming with tears, and with a tingling in her nose, she forced herself to finish speaking before quickly walking into the bedroom.

"Come on, your big brother has something to say to you." Li Jia stopped Li Xiaotong, who wanted to follow him into the bedroom, smiled at his two younger sisters, and nodded slightly, gesturing for them to come to the study with him.

"Big brother, why is little sister leaving? What good will it do if she goes back? Why can't you just go and handle things for her? Why does she have to go back herself?" As soon as she entered the room, Li Xiaotong couldn't help but start asking questions. By the end, tears were streaming down her face. She plopped down in a chair and waited sullenly for Li Feng's answer.

"Do you all know her identity?" Li Jia didn't answer Xiao Tong directly but asked a question. After receiving affirmative answers from both Li Xiaoqing and Li Xiaotong, Li Jia nodded and added, "Her adoptive father passed away. According to Chinese tradition, Xiao Yue became the sole heir to the Dragon Dance Association's businesses. In addition, her adoptive father made a will long before his death, passing on the position of president of the Dragon Dance Association to her." Li Jia paused here because Li Xiaoqing's eyes told her that she had a question to ask.

"Speak, what does Xiaoqing want to know?" Li Jia nodded, gesturing for Li Xiaoqing to ask her question.

“Xiaoyue is so young. How could she possibly be sitting in that seat? Is that why she went back?” Li Xiaoqing’s question was exactly what Li Jia was about to say.

“You’re right. The president of the Dragon Dance Association doesn’t usually manage things; it’s the five elders who do. The problem is, when we returned to China, one of the elders sent a few people to follow us back, and they wanted to kill Xiaoyue. I think you two understand why, right?” Li Jia’s explanation only made the two of them more confused about why Xiaoyue would go back.

"If that's the case, then going back would be like sending lambs to the slaughter, wouldn't it? Why does Xiaoyue still want to go back?" Li Xiaotong was even more confused as to why Xiaoyue was so insistent.

"Yes, good question. The whole problem lies in her adoptive father's will. That will clearly defines Xiaoyue's identity and what she will receive after her adoptive father's death. And what she receives is the result of years of hard work and dedication from the elders of the Dragon Dance Society. More importantly, that will is now with my elder brother!" Li Jia's voice remained calm as she finished speaking and placed the will written by Dragon King Ai Sihai on the table.

"I still don't understand why Xiaoyue wants to go back?" Li Xiaotong was completely confused now, and looked at the will on the table and asked Li Feng loudly.

“Because she didn’t want to disappoint her adoptive father, and also, several elders have already issued an ultimatum. If Xiaoyue doesn’t appear in Florence within two weeks, then the will will be invalid. And the Dragon Dance Association will change hands. Do you understand?” Li Jia wasn’t angry at Li Xiaotong’s attitude. After speaking, she put away the will and looked at Li Xiaotong and Li Xiaoqing.

"So, they will definitely do everything they can to prevent you from returning to the Dragon Dance Club base in Florence, and they will try every means to kill Xiaoyue?" Li Xiaoqing had already figured out the stakes in this matter, and looked at Li Jia cautiously for confirmation.

"Hehe, you're right! She has the potential to be a detective." Li Jia smiled and replied to Li Xiaoqing, while Li Xiaotong beside her was even more confused. "If it's so dangerous, why go back? Isn't it safer here?"

“Xiao Tong, they’ll find out we’re here sooner or later. If they find out Xiao Yue is here, they’ll definitely send someone to kill her. Then, not only will Xiao Yue be in danger, but we’ll probably be in danger too. Big Brother must have the best way to do this,” Li Xiaoqing explained immediately, seeing Li Xiaotong’s puzzled look.

“Xiaoqing is right. Passive defense is not my habit. This time, since they want Xiaoyue to go back within half a month, then I will send Xiaoyue back within half a month. You know how powerful I am!” Li Jia picked up where Li Xiaoqing left off. After speaking, he made a face at Li Xiaotong and then patted his chest to boast.

"Hmm...hehe." Li Xiaotong couldn't help but burst out laughing at Li Jia's sudden funny face, then nodded vigorously. "Big brother, we must resolve Xiaoyue's troubles as soon as possible, then we can truly reunite." Li Xiaotong had finally figured out the pros and cons, reached out and grabbed a tissue from Li Feng's desk to wipe away her tears, then said solemnly.

"Don't worry, your brother has never let you down, has he? Alright, while Xiaoyue is still here, go and chat with her a bit. Your brother has to go out for a bit to make some preparations." After saying that, Li Jia stood up, patted Li Xiaoqing and Li Xiaotong on the head, and then pushed open the door and went out.

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