"Third sister, isn't this too cruel? No matter what, she is still our second sister."
“They are related to us by blood, unlike the dog Zhou Chen.”
Zhou Chuan reminded him.
Zhou Ling snorted, "Fourth brother, don't forget, it was she who said she wanted to sever ties with us. In her heart, we are just a burden, a drag on. She's afraid we'll implicate her. Otherwise, why would she keep urging us to leave Yanjing? She's an incredibly selfish person. You're thinking of her, but has she ever thought of us?"
When Zhou Ling talks about Zhou Na, her expression is almost the same as when she talks about Zhou Chen—full of anger.
Zhou Chuan remained silent and did not refute.
He was thinking about a problem. Zhou Na did have a reason for doing this. Some of their actions could have a negative impact on Zhou Na. Just like in high school, Zhou Na was ostracized and talked about by her classmates because of the two of them. Now that she has finally arrived at university, she doesn't want things to be the same as in high school. Is that wrong?
If it were him, Zhou Chuan would probably have done the same.
Moreover, every time they get into trouble, it's Zhou Na who cleans up their messes. How can you, Zhou Ling, keep quiet about these things?
What have you done for Zhou Na?
It seems there's nothing there.
Zhou Chuan felt that Zhou Ling was a bit obsessed. She thought Zhou Na was selfish, but in fact, she was the most selfish person.
Many thoughts flashed through Zhou Chuan's mind.
"Third sister, I think that no matter what, family is family. Now that Dad has found us, the three of us siblings should love each other more, not become enemies."
Zhou Chuan said in a deep voice.
Upon hearing this, Zhou Ling's displeasure became even more pronounced. Her face darkened as she said, "Fourth brother, whose side are you on? Why are you constantly speaking up for her? Do you want to acknowledge her as your second sister?"
Zhou Chuan shook his head. "I just feel that since we're family, we shouldn't make things too awkward."
Zhou Ling's expression flickered, and she was about to say something...
Just then, the door was suddenly opened from the outside. It turned out that Old Mrs. Zhao had returned, carrying a lot of things. When she saw Zhou Chuan there, she ignored him and scolded Zhou Ling, "You see your mother-in-law carrying heavy things, why don't you come over and help carry them to the kitchen? As a daughter-in-law of the Zhao family, how can you not have any sense of propriety?"
"Mom, I'll help you right away."
Zhou Ling immediately got up, quickly went to Grandma Zhao, and accepted all kinds of dishes, fruits, and so on.
"Please prepare a basin of water for me to wash my feet in a moment."
After sitting down, Old Mrs. Zhao began to give instructions.
Zhou Chuan thought Zhou Ling would refuse, but to his surprise, Zhou Ling smiled and agreed, and actually went to fetch the foot bath water.
Completely unaware that Zhou Chuan was still there, Zhou Ling turned around halfway and said tactfully, "Fourth brother, you go ahead and do your work. I won't keep you at home for dinner. Getting the money back is the most important thing."
Since others had given him the order to leave, Zhou Chuan naturally couldn't stay any longer. He said "okay" and got up to leave.
As he closed the door, he vaguely heard Mrs. Zhao say that he was ill-mannered and didn't know how to behave, as if she was upset that he hadn't greeted her first.
Zhou Chuan found it amusing; why should he take the initiative to talk to an old man like Bi Deng who was so disrespectful to his elders?
Zhou Chuan pressed his ear against the door for a full five seconds, but he still couldn't hear Zhou Ling speak for him, which greatly disappointed him.
"Third sister, they've been bullying you, and you haven't fought back at all. Second sister just said she'd cut ties with you, and you've held a grudge until now. Isn't that a typical case of bullying your own family?"
"He's incompetent with outsiders, but he's relentless with his family."
Zhou Chuan straightened up, muttered to himself, too lazy to keep peering at the wall and listen to the conversation inside the room.
After this incident, Zhou Chuan decided that he could not completely side with Zhou Ling, because Zhou Ling might abandon him at any time.
They would go to any lengths to ruin even their own sister, Zhou Na.
What more could his fourth brother possibly have?
If he does something to betray Zhou Ling, Zhou Ling will definitely treat him the same way she treated Zhou Na.
After becoming even more determined in his mind,
Zhou Chuan took a taxi to a residential area, which was where Zhou Na lived.
After waiting all afternoon, Zhou Chuan finally met Zhou Na. Zhou Na had just returned from the training school and was slightly surprised to see Zhou Chuan suddenly arrive.
"Second sister, you're finally back."
What brings you here?
"Second sister, can we go inside and talk?"
Zhou Na was silent for a few seconds, then did not refuse and led Zhou Chuan upstairs.
After sitting down, Zhou Chuan didn't keep her in suspense and told her about paying to delete negative comments. Upon hearing this news, Zhou Na couldn't help but show a hint of joy on her face.
The comments and opinions on the internet have been weighing on her heart like a stone, often keeping her awake at night.
Unexpectedly, Zhou Chuan would think of paying to delete it.
To be honest, even she hadn't thought of this method. Although it wouldn't solve the problem once and for all, at least it wouldn't be easily found by others.
She no longer has to worry about being seen by her college classmates and roommates, and she no longer lives in constant fear.
"I'll share whatever you spend."
Zhou Na was happy inside, but remained calm on the surface as she spoke.
Upon hearing this, Zhou Chuan recalled the scene at Zhou Ling's house where they discussed this matter. Zhou Ling was also his older sister, but she did not take the initiative to mention sharing the money. It was he who brought it up. As a result, Zhou Ling not only made various excuses but also came up with ideas to swindle money from Zhou Na.
Then look at Zhou Na, who is also an older sister. She brought it up herself without him having to say anything. Look at the difference between them.
"Second sister, I don't need you to pay for this. You were affected at school because of me, and I still owe you money. How could I possibly take your money?"
Zhou Chuan's sudden words greatly surprised Zhou Na, and her gaze lingered on him for a full four or five seconds.
"Fourth brother, you've grown up."
After a long silence, Zhou Na sighed.
Zhou Chuan was stunned for a moment when he heard Zhou Na's comment.
Does Zhou Ling know about this?
Zhou Na asked.
"I went to her house this morning and talked to her, Second Sister. Guess what Third Sister said?"
"How so?"
"She told me to lie to you, to spend more money so that you would get more money."
Zhou Chuan did not hide anything and told Zhou Na everything Zhou Ling had said without reservation.
Zhou Na fell silent again.
Zhou Chuan saw a complex expression in Zhou Na's eyes, a mixture of disappointment, anger, and frustration.
"Hehe...you really are my good third sister."
"He treated me just as cruelly as he treated Zhou Chen."
Zhou Na laughed, a self-deprecating laugh.
"Fourth brother, thank you for telling me all this. If it weren't for you, I probably wouldn't have known that in Zhou Ling's heart, my status as the second sister is nothing more than this."
Zhou Na looked at Zhou Chuan with a serious expression.
Zhou Ling chilled her heart, but Zhou Chuan made her feel that all her previous efforts hadn't been wasted.
At least, Zhou Chuan knows how to be grateful.
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