The man's face was cold and stern, his handsome brows and eyes tinged with frost.
Those unaware thought he was angry. Only those in the know could barely see his tension.
Gu Che belonged to the former group. Seeing his cold expression, he was constantly on guard, afraid the man might lash out.
Gu Miaomiao clung to her big brother's arm, naturally sensing his body stiffening.
Stiff body, was he nervous?
Her big black eyes immediately curved into crescents, her fair and tender little face showing a sweet smile.
"Big brother, don't be nervous, take your time to think, Miaomiao is not in a hurry."
Gu Che widened his eyes. Big brother would get nervous? Stop joking!
Gu Cheng fell into struggle.
Tuanzi thought for a moment, then recounted her experiences. From the car accident to crossing over, from being weak to practicing martial arts and then returning.
"Let me tell you secretly, going on more shows to promote Ancient Martial Arts, and mom and dad will come back~"
Gu Che appeared aloof and difficult, but in truth, he was an emotional person. In contrast, Gu Cheng was a very rational person.
Having watched the livestream and now hearing his sister, he had already rationally analyzed his sister's experience.
Drowned and was saved by a recluse in the mountains, and then followed a master to learn martial arts, unaware of worldly affairs.
As for his sister thinking she had crossed over, living in the mountains without contact with modern electronic technology, it was indeed easy to assume she was in ancient times.
Crossing over was too illusory, and his assumption was reasonable.
Rationally, this was what Gu Cheng told himself.
But when faced with those bright and spirited eyes, Gu Cheng couldn't say such words.
Rationality and emotion pulled at each other.
"Do you not believe Miaomiao?"
Tuanzi puffed out her cheeks, furrowed her brows, and looked at him askance, with an expression of 'If you don't believe Miaomiao, Miaomiao won't play with you.'
Emotion suddenly gained the upper hand.
"I believe."
Tuanzi immediately broke into a bright smile, like a piece of candy, looking at her felt sweet.
"Since you believe," Tuanzi cozily snuggled over, pretending not to notice Gu Cheng's continued stiffness, "are you still going to stop Miaomiao from going on shows?"
She chattered on.
"Miaomiao wants to go on shows, and there's a reason she must go. Will you respect Miaomiao's decision, or continue to protect her in your way?"
The difficult question arose again.
Gu Cheng lowered his eyes, meeting those eyes filled with laughter.
"Answer?"
Gu Cheng was silent for a long time before saying, "It must be a carefully selected show, with no dangerous shows."
"Okay~"
Tuanzi agreed right away but didn't let go, continuing to hold onto his arm.
Nearby, Gu Che was dumbfounded.
Did big brother change his tune?
Did big brother change his tune???
He looked at the sky, but there was no red rain.
Seeing Tuanzi snuggling back and forth, Gu Cheng gently pushed her away, "I'm done talking, I'm leaving."
"No way!"
Tuanzi stubbornly clung to him, "This is just the first question. Next, there are so many questions!"
Those phoenix eyes slightly widened, as if in shock.
"The second question," Tuanzi quickly said, "Why don't you approve of second brother participating in the talent show?"
Gu Cheng: "..."
Nearby, Gu Che exploded, "Oh, why? Think being an idol is embarrassing? He's dying for me to do theater, he's just a..."
A small, chubby hand reached out and directly covered his mouth.
Tuanzi turned and smiled, "Second brother, you promised not to interrupt."
Gu Che: Does my sister's smile have a murderous intent, is it an illusion?
The top celebrity obediently nodded.
He tried hard not to interrupt, it's just that big brother was sometimes too infuriating.
Tuanzi looked eagerly at Gu Cheng, "Big brother, answer quickly."
Big brother didn't want to answer, big brother wanted to leave.
He tried to get up and leave.
Anticipating this, Tuanzi immediately used both hands and feet. Her hands wrapped around his arm, and her legs tangled him.
"You're not allowed to leave!"
Gu Cheng, worried about hurting his sister, didn't dare to struggle too hard.
The confrontation ended with Gu Cheng being pinned down on the sofa.
Tuanzi fiercely hung around his neck.
"If you don't answer, you're not allowed to leave!"
Her chubby face pressed against his thin one.
"If you don't want to answer, then Miaomiao will provide the online answers. Just nod or shake your head."
Gu Cheng reluctantly agreed.
Gu Che: "Miaomiao, when did you go online? You didn't seem to use my phone either."
Tuanzi: embarrassed.jpg
Actually, the Ancient Martial System helped her extract online comments.
Her chubby back showed a hint of guilt.
Gu Che reached out and poked.
Tuanzi turned back, bluffing a sound, "You promised not to interrupt."
Gu Che surrendered holding his hands up.
Tuanzi slowly turned back, obediently facing Gu Cheng.
"Online says, you don't approve of second brother participating in talent shows because you think he's excellent, and he'll definitely become a big hit, becoming top-tier."
Gu Che widened his eyes, then widened them again.
"Becoming top-tier would mean a lot of fans, but it would also mean crazy fans, who might harm second brother, right?"
Gu Cheng lowered his eyes, pursed his lips.
Tuanzi gently pushed him.
Some big brother lightly nodded, not even looking at Gu Che.
Gu Che: "..."
The top celebrity's ears blushed 'flush,' red as if they would bleed.
He stood up, staring directly at Gu Cheng.
"Is it really like this? You're just worried about fanatical fans?"
One moment he felt it was absurd, the next, he felt it was indeed possible.
Fanatics caused a tragedy in their family. Big brother was sensitive about this, which was normal.
But, but big brother hadn't said this initially. He was cold, almost ordering him to refuse show invitations, obediently learn, and become a theater actor.
"You're lying."
Gu Che's face fell.
"You're not just against me entering talent shows, you even don't want me acting in dramas or films, only theater. You presumptuously planned my future!"
Gu Cheng opened his mouth, wanted to say something, but finally pursed his lips in silence.
"Oh, big brother, say something."
Tuanzi eagerly urged, "Being untruthful might cause misunderstandings, we are a family, what can't be said?"
The words 'a family' touched Gu Cheng, his eyelashes quivered slightly.
"And oh," Tuanzi leaned closer, lifted her small face, "If big brother is always like this, maybe even Miaomiao will misunderstand big brother one day and won't like big brother. But right now, Miaomiao really likes big brother, because Miaomiao knows, big brother actually cares about Miaomiao!"
She hugged Gu Cheng's arm, swaying it.
The man with a stern face lifted his gaze to glance at her, and then looked at his brother, who was waiting aggressively for an answer.
"You like acting."
"And then?" Gu Che 'hmphed'.
"Whether idol or actor, you will become famous and encounter extreme people."
The top celebrity's neck turned red.
The suddenly honest big brother was terrifying; did he always talk this mushily?
"I, I will certainly become famous, no matter what I do, I will!"
Gu Cheng didn't deny this point and that's why he worried about him encountering fanatics in the industry, fearing a repeat of their parents' situation.
"Theater is relatively niche, you can act, without having to..."
The red-necked Gu Che interrupted him.
"Then why did you mess up a TV offer for me previously?"