Although Lu Yanli was filled with unease, he couldn't very well contradict his sister since she had already agreed, so he had no choice but to compromise.
Standing to the side, Lu Rongyu watched as everyone's attention once again focused on Lu An'an, and a wave of jealousy washed over her.
She quietly drew the attention of the others, saying, "I did some wilderness survival training before participating in the show. If you trust me, you can come with me."
Upon hearing this, Lu An'an glanced at Lu Rongyu and a subtle smile appeared on her lips.
[The female lead is really going all out; is she trying to create a strong, innocent, and vulnerable persona?]
Lu Yixuan affectionately patted Lu Rongyu's head and said with a smile, "My little sister is amazing!"
Lu Rongyu returned a shy look and a sweet smile.
[Wow, Lu Rongyu even did her homework beforehand! That's awesome!]
[In comparison, Lu Rongyu is far superior to the other two girls.]
[Hmm...I feel like there's something off about the atmosphere in this group.]
At this moment, He Tingyu, who had been silent until now, suddenly spoke up, her words carrying a hint of deeper meaning: "Speaking of which, Rongyu, you two siblings also share the surname Lu. Could you possibly have some connection with Brother Yan and the others?"
Lu Rongyu's eyes flickered slightly. She glanced at Lu An'an with feigned fear, then said with a gloomy expression, "It's...it's nothing."
[So that's why they didn't recognize each other at first; they were waiting for me to see! They're definitely best friends who share the same quirks.]
Lu An'an lowered her head, trying to hide the mockery in her eyes.
Looking at the aggrieved Lu Rongyu, Lu Yixuan glared at Lu An'an, feeling unconvinced, and shouted loudly at Lu Yanli, "Second Brother!"
[Second Brother?! Is that what I meant?]
[Oh my god, Lu Yixuan is actually Lu Yanli's younger brother? Then why did Lu Rongyu say they weren't related?]
[Didn't you see Rongyu glance timidly at Lu An'an? Lu An'an must have told her not to say anything.]
[Oh, Lu An'an is so petty! She can't stand her brother having other sisters?]
[I'm telling you guys, don't be so cynical. At the beginning, Lu Yixuan and Lu Rongyu didn't say they knew Brother Yan, so why are they calling him that now?]
Lu Yanli hummed in response, glancing indifferently at Lu Rongyu.
"Yixuan is my cousin, and as for her, she really has nothing to do with me."
Lu Rongyu's body stiffened, her eyelids drooping, obscuring the darkness in her eyes.
Lu Yixuan said in disbelief, "Second brother, how could you say that, Rongyu..."
"Where did I say something wrong? What relationship do I, Lu Yanli, have with her, huh?"
Lu Yanli stared sharply at Lu Yixuan, interrupting him with a warning in his voice.
Having received Lu Yanli's warning, Lu Yixuan reluctantly shut his mouth.
As the tension in the air grew, Shen Yi spoke up to defuse the situation: "Let's hurry up and figure out a way to get to the central area."
Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement, and the atmosphere eased. Lu Yanli also withdrew his sharp gaze at the right moment, and instead gently stroked Lu An'an's head, his eyes full of doting and comfort: "Don't be afraid, your second brother is here."
Lu An'an looked up and smiled at him, "Yes, thank you, Second Brother."
The group continued on their way, but before they had gone more than a few steps, a loud scream rang out from behind them.
"ah--"
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