Gong Qiaoyu was already twelve years old at that time, but he was still as mischievous as a monkey, which made the spotless boy who always followed behind him seem even quieter and more obedient.
His name is Shen Xiuyin, and his older brother Xiuyin is always being teased by him...
However, after she turned ten, she never saw him again; that clean-cut figure suddenly vanished...
That time, Gong Qiaoyu's face was terrifyingly gloomy and deathly still...
Back then, Xiuyin, her older brother, would also gently reprimand a group of children who had bullied her, in a calm and unhurried tone.
Although the voice was soft, it revealed an exceptionally firm solemnity, much like Ji Qingmeng at this moment.
"Bei Yin Shi Shu will not allow anyone to bully Miss Gong Ning. I know that many of you here come from privileged backgrounds, but no matter how illustrious your family is, if this line is crossed, Bei Yin Shi Shu will fight to the death. This is the original intention of its establishment and the reason for its continuous growth. It was born to protect Miss Gong Ning. The Luo Group is a prime example. I hope you all understand!"
Ji Qingmeng's tone was not as gentle as before; it was crisp and carried an unusually firm solemnity and an air of unquestionable authority.
Each word resonated in the Great Hall of the People, carrying a strong echo that seeped into the hearts of everyone present.
Before she knew it, Gong Ning's dark, clear eyes were filled with a misty haze, and she looked at Ji Qingmeng, who had turned to look at her, with very light breaths.
It felt as if something was mischievously blocking the tip of my throat, and my vocal cords were clumsy enough not to produce a single sound.
Her heart felt as if it had been instantly soaked by salty tears, filled with a bitter and astringent taste.
In just a few moments, glistening tears refused to stay in her eyes, rushing down onto her flushed cheeks, making her beautiful eyes appear even more bright and charming.
She looked helplessly at Yan Jingzhou, only to see that his expression had softened at some point, and his deep, dark eyes held an encouragement that she could understand.
Gong Ning's initially flustered mind suddenly calmed down. She quickly turned her face to look at Ji Qingmeng, and the crystal tears on her cheeks were unexpectedly flung away, barely hitting the floor and leaving a few round watermarks.
The light in her eyes instantly shone as brilliantly as the last rays of sunset breaking through the clouds. She looked earnestly at Ji Qingmeng, "My...brother, did he say anything else?"
Ji Qingmeng gazed at her gently, a hint of joy in her eyes that Gong Ning didn't notice after their long separation. "He said that the Gong family is working so hard to become stronger so that they can openly protect their sister and tell others with absolute authority that no one can bully my sister, nor does anyone have the right to do so! He also said..."
Ji Qingmeng seemed to remember something, then chuckled softly, mimicking Gong Qiaoyu's tone, "Whoever bullies us, we'll kill them!"
Gong Ning blinked, her small mouth unconsciously pouting as she suppressed the urge to burst into tears.
Yan Jingzhou looked at the little girl's face, which was covered with tears, and her expression of being on the verge of crying. His eyes suddenly turned as deep and dark as the night.
For some reason, Gong Ning felt a strange impulse and courage at this moment, imagining herself happily rushing into her parents' arms as before, and then coaxing them to beat up Gong Qiaoyu.
Why are you so mean, always making her cry?
Little did they know, at that very moment, the entire Gong family, young and old, were gathered at the Moonlit Garden in Kyoto, sitting in the hall, watching intently on the Liangda recruitment fair on the projection screen.
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