Chapter 92 Second Brother

Tao Jing was unaware of Chen Yongliang's emotions and kept talking.

"Ahem!" Tao Ran interrupted her, "A-Jing, don't you love the pastries sold downstairs? Why don't you take your new friend to try them?"

Tao Jing peeked out from the second floor and saw the pastry vendor downstairs, a bright smile spreading across her face.

She turned to look at Chen Yongliang, "I'll take you to eat something delicious."

Without waiting for Chen Yongliang's reaction, she pulled him downstairs, almost bumping into the waiter who was serving tea.

Tao Ran immediately apologized, "I'm sorry, my younger sister is mischievous and has disturbed you!"

The waiter was flattered and hurriedly said, "It's alright, it's alright. Miss Tao didn't mean it. It's nothing serious. As long as Miss Tao is injured, that's all that matters."

Wan Qiqi discovered that in ancient times, not only was there a large gap between the rich and the poor, but feudal hierarchy was also deeply ingrained in people's minds.

In the town, academy deans like Tao Ran are even more respected than officials; they are deeply loved and respected.

And she... staying with them would probably only tarnish their reputation.

Tao Ran dismissed the waiter and poured water for Wan Qiqi himself. “Try it. Although the tea isn’t as good as your sweet soup, it has its own unique flavor.”

Wan Qiqi immediately stood up and took the tea. "Dean Tao, you don't need to do this. I'm just a poor person..."

"You were just calling us brothers, and now you're acting all distant?" Tao Ran said, turning to look at Wan Ziyan.

Wan Qiqi smiled faintly, "Although I have business dealings with you two, you are highly respected teachers of the academy, while I am merely a village woman. Naturally, I dare not address you as my elder brothers." She paused, then continued, "Lianhua Village, the Wan family of the Chen clan—many people should know about me. I simply do not wish to tarnish your reputation..."

Wan Ziyan suddenly interrupted, "What nonsense are you talking about?"

Wan Qiqi was stunned, sensing that Wan Ziyan seemed a little angry.

Wan Ziyan hesitated for a long time, but in the end he didn't dare to say the truth. He said in a hoarse voice, "Qiqi, if you are willing, I can be your older brother."

Tao Ran shook his head. He had already done so much, but this person still dared not admit it. Why make things difficult for himself?

"Actually...actually..." Wan Ziyan hesitated for a long time before failing to finish his sentence.

Wan Qiqi originally thought that even though they shared the same surname, she and Wan Ziyan shouldn't be related.

But the two people's unusual behavior today made her unable to help but overturn her own thoughts. Perhaps she could really make a bold guess about her relationship with Wan Ziyan.

"Are you my own brother?"

Wan Ziyan looked up at Wan Qiqi in astonishment, somewhat incredulous. She knew?

Seeing his reaction, Wan Qiqi was certain of her idea and realized that Tao Ran must have set up this scheme for this very reason.

“I’m just guessing,” she smiled. “No one is nice to another person for no reason.”

Upon hearing this, Wan Ziyan lowered his head.

After a long pause, he said in a hoarse voice, "Qiqi, I'm sorry. It's because your brother is incompetent that you have to marry into the Chen family and suffer."

After understanding the relationship between Wan Ziyan and herself, Wan Qiqi felt enlightened.

She shook her head. "Although the Chen family is poor, they have treated me very well."

Although they were poor, they were sincere and tolerant of her.

Wan Ziyan looked up, his expression one of astonishment.

"Really, they're all very kind and don't hold my past actions against me." Wan Qiqi smiled sincerely. "Actually, Chen Yongnian has been very good to me. If he hadn't appeared in time when I fell into the water, I probably would have been dead. How could I be sitting here now?"

As she spoke, she lowered her eyes, a hint of sadness in them.

Only she knew that the original owner of this body had truly died after falling into the water, and she hadn't been able to wait for her brother to appear.

Wan Ziyan finally sighed, "Even so, I shouldn't have let you out..."

“Brother!” Wan Qiqi interrupted him, “Brother, you have read so many classic books, is there really any requirement that women should stay at home and not go out in public?”

"No...no."

"If that's the case, I'm just doing what I want to do, so what's wrong with that?"

Tao Ran agreed with Wan Qiqi's remarks, feeling that some of the ideas in the book were too outdated.

Women should also have their own pursuits.

Seeing the determination in Wan Qiqi's eyes, Wan Ziyan finally nodded slowly, "Okay, whatever you like is fine, I support you."

Thus, everyone was happy, and Wan Qiqi gained another older brother.

Unfortunately, the original owner never knew until her death that she was unaware of her elder brother Wan Tingsheng and her second elder brother Wan Ziyan.

Tao Ran smiled and replied, "Brother Wan, I've helped you reunite with your sister, shouldn't you treat me to this meal?"

"I'll treat you, I'll treat you." Wan Ziyan said happily, "Qiqi, order whatever you want to eat. Don't be shy with your second brother today."

Tao Ran's gaze lingered on Wan Ziyan for a moment before she smiled faintly and said, "Yes, Qi Qi, don't be polite with him."

Looking at the two of them, Wan Qiqi felt they were nouveau riche, telling her to eat and drink as much as she wanted, but her stomach could only hold so much!

Moreover, if you are used to eating light food, your body may not be able to handle eating a lot of good food all at once.

She shook her head and said, "If you want to treat me to a meal next time, just give me the money for the meal, and I guarantee I'll get you a more lavish meal than this!"

Wan Ziyan frowned. "Are you that short of money?"

"It's just that I'm greedy and want something better." Wan Qiqi didn't tell him that it was because Lianhua Village was too poor that she wanted to earn more money to improve her family's situation.

“Miss Wan is right. One cannot remain stagnant.” Tao Ran looked at Wan Ziyan meaningfully. “Brother Wan, when will you pass the imperial examination and achieve fame, so that we can also benefit from your success?”

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