Jiang Ji was filthy, with a tear on the left and two tears on the right, looking like a refugee fleeing famine in ancient times.
Jiang Chi was a little better than him, but not by much. He had two or three large holes in his knees, and with one hand in his pocket, he was still that cool and unruly young man.
Lin Xi complained, "Did you guys go mining coal?"
Jiang Ji looked aggrieved. "Little sister, your second brother has had such a hard time lately. Your eldest brother kicked me and my little brother out of the house... Waaah..."
He lifted his foot and stepped forward.
Jiang Ting turned around, his gaze icy. "Stop! Get out!"
Jiang Ji was stunned for a moment, then asked blankly, "Big brother, should we get lost or stop?"
Jiang Ting's brow twitched; he was too lazy to waste words with him.
After all these years, Jiang Ji is still stupid and can't understand human language.
Jiang Ting looked at his other younger brother and said, "You tell me!"
A powerful aura swept over him, making Jiang Chi somewhat intimidated. He confessed honestly.
"I've brought my second brother to follow you..."
A little over a month ago, my grandfather died unexpectedly. My eldest brother took over the Jiang Group and coldly kicked him and my second brother out.
Jiang Chi was unwilling to give up; he had left many inventions in the Jiang family and was determined to take them back.
Therefore, he took his second brother, who was a burden, and planned to use the old method to sneak back over the wall.
Unexpectedly, the wall was raised by ten meters, and the surrounding trees were also cut down, leaving no foothold to climb over the wall.
Jiang Chi was still unwilling to give up. After half a month of exploration, he finally found an excellent route.
Climb through the dog hole!
Three years ago, he created a powerful bomb that accidentally blew through the wall.
Later, as more dogs climbed up, it became a dog hole.
The dog hole is located in a corner of the Jiang family's house, and no one usually goes there. There's no way the eldest brother could have discovered this secret route.
As a result, Jiang Chi had just crawled out of the dog hole when he bumped into his older brother's expressionless face.
"You two are really something, learning to climb through dog holes!"
Without a doubt, he failed again.
Jiang Chi didn't give up. He attached a homemade tracking device to the bottom of Jiang Congming's car and secretly followed him there.
Since they're already here, there's nothing the eldest brother can do to them.
Jiang Ting's face darkened, and his anger reached its peak.
"You two are adults now, you should be more sensible."
"Go back the way you came!"
Jiang Ji firmly refused, "Big brother, why do you always want to drive me and my younger brother away? We are brothers, we will leave together or stay together."
Jiang Chi stepped forward, hands in his pockets.
The meaning was very clear, yet he didn't leave.
Jiang Ting glanced at his two younger brothers and suddenly smiled.
A forced smile that doesn't reach the eyes is chilling.
He scoffed, "Ha! You're no longer part of the Jiang family."
Jiang Ji looked completely bewildered. "What do you mean?"
Jiang Chi instantly understood, "Big brother, why did you expel us from the family genealogy?"
Jiang Ting's expression was cold. "One's an idiot, the other's a troublemaker. They don't deserve to be members of the Jiang family. How long do you intend to stay here?!"
"Grandpa kept you two alive out of kindness, why would I keep two good-for-nothings?"
"Don't force me to take action, get out of here!!"
Every sentence is piercing to the heart, every word is a thorn in the soul.
Jiang Ji lowered her head, tears welling up in her eyes.
Although my older brother used to have a bad temper, he would never say such heartless things to them.
Since Grandpa died, my eldest brother has completely changed. He only mocks them when he sees them, showing no concern whatsoever.
Power changes people's hearts, and even the eldest brother is no exception.
Jiang Chi's expression remained unchanged; he neither wept nor showed any sorrow.
He realized that his older brother was doing it on purpose, deliberately driving away his family members.
What exactly does the eldest brother want to do?
My mind raced, and the answer was right in front of me.
Jiang Chi couldn't guess, and his heart pounded.
I feel terrible and can't think straight.
Jiang Chi clutched his chest. "Big brother, what happened? Tell me and we'll solve it together."
Jiang Ting's face was as cold as ice, his tone full of disdain and sarcasm, "I need your help?!"
Jiang Chi remained silent, then instinctively walked over to Lin Xi. His tone softened as he spoke, "Sister..."
Jiang Ji also rushed over, calling out, "Sister!"
Lin Xi crossed her arms and said, "I can't control what the Jiang family does."
She cautioned, "Since he told you to leave, hurry up and get out of this forest; it's getting dark."
Jiang Chi glanced at her, then pulled Jiang Ji outside, saying, "Second Brother, let's go."
"I'm not leaving!!"
Jiang Ji, who is usually weak and prone to tears, suddenly unleashed her true strength and became resolute.
"Big brother is here, and little sister is here too."
"I'm not leaving. If you want to leave, go by yourself."
Jiang Chi stopped, pondered for a moment, and decided to come back, taking out an "egg" from his pocket.
He toyed with the "egg" in his palm, a cold smile playing on his lips, transforming back into the unrestrained and flamboyant genius boy.
"My new invention, the micro-bomb."
Jiang Ting asked, "What are you going to do?"
Jiang Chi looked at the ancient house and said, word by word, "What use is there in keeping this godforsaken place hidden deep in the mountains and forests?"
"If we can't get in, then we'll blow it up."
Jiang Ji silently gave a thumbs up.
They blew up toilets, walls, and ancestral halls.
As expected of you, Explosive Bro.
Jiang Ting glanced at them indifferently, strode away, and left behind an order that brooked no refusal.
"Everyone come in, and don't wander off."
Jiang Ji's eyes widened. "What do you mean, Big Brother?"
Jiang Chi understood. "Big Brother agrees to let us stay."
Jiang Ji followed, "Sister, let's go together."
Lin Xi suddenly spoke up, "No need to rest."
"The door opened."
Squeak—!
The mahogany door slowly opened with a dull thud, revealing an empty room.
Twelve red lanterns flickered, casting dim and eerie shadows that resembled both humans and wild beasts.
There were shadows even though there was no one there. The whole house seemed to be shrouded in blood, with crimson everywhere, both festive and terrifying.
Jiang Ji shivered. "Cold, so cold."
The amulet in my pocket radiated warmth, dispelling the biting chill.
This time, he made a point of bringing the ten talismans he had bought, so as not to hold anyone back.
Jiang Ting narrowed his eyes slightly, his pupils suddenly contracting.
The opening time was earlier.
The sun was covered by dark clouds, and the sky was gray.
The sound of the flute, mournful and lingering, seemed to be crying, as it pierced everyone's ears.
Jiang Congming and the others stared blankly, and followed the rhythm of the flute music, swaying as they walked through the gate.
Jiang Ji and Jiang Chi were dazed for a moment before they quickly came to their senses.
Jiang Chi asked in confusion, "That's strange, I can't hear the flute anymore."
The flute music bypassed him and flew further away, disappearing into the horizon.
Lin Xi remained unaffected and stepped inside.
Jiang Ting stood in front of her, his expression as cold and aloof as ever, the dark circles under his eyes gradually deepening.
He pinched the bridge of his nose, his tone revealing a hint of weariness.
"Stay close to me."
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