That was the reason she had specifically kept Xiao Yi behind today. Regarding his martial arts that knocked down those thugs single-handedly, she didn’t think much of it. In her eyes, Xiao Yi had probably just learned a few capture techniques from an elder at ho. All the adjectives her sister had used earlier, such as "expert" and the like, were simply her sister spouting nonsense. She casually glanced at the thugs’ condition; had she made a move, at the very least, she could have left them crippled. Therefore, she deed Xiao Yi’s martial arts not worth ntioning.
What made her anxious was her sister’s behavior just now. From her sister’s actions, she sensed that Xiaoxiao had a special warmth and fondness for this boy, which was a very dangerous thing. She knew that Xiaoxiao was highly intelligent and clever, and it was rare for soone to get on her good side. The number of people who had fallen for her sister’s innocent-looking face since childhood was countless.
But after all, she had lived under the protection and doting of her family since childhood, lacking social and life experience. As a sister, she couldn’t help but be extra careful.
Moreover, even if Xiao Yi didn’t harbor any ulterior motives and truly cared for her sister, she still feared that Xiao Yi might develop feelings for Xiaoi. After all, her sister’s beauty and charm were undeniable; she believed few boys could resist her allure.
This was sothing she would not allow.
With her keen eye as a criminal investigation team captain, she could tell at a glance that Xiao Yi didn’t seem like a boy from a significant background; what he wore was just cheap street stall clothing.
Zeng Xiaoi was not soone who judged people based on their family backgrounds; on the contrary, she admired those who had no particular status or background but were proactive and brave enough to change their situations. She had even used her connections to covertly take care of several colleagues in the police departnt, helping them to change their circumstances, while she was always cold and indifferent towards the relatives who joined the force. She also behaved extrely coldly towards the young masters from prominent families who pursued her.
But she was very clear that, even though her family had always showered love and affection on her and her sister, allowing them to enjoy many privileges, a lavish and comfortable life, and attention no matter where they went, it also ant certain sacrifices, such as the freedom to choose whom to marry and love.
Her family would not allow them to freely pursue love. Eventually, who to marry and when would be arranged based on the family’s interests at the appropriate ti.
She did not want her family to be placed in a dilemma in the future, nor did she want her sister to fall into love and suffer the most terrifying emotional wounds in the world.
"Not very long, just a week or two," Xiao Yi responded, not understanding why she asked this and also finding it strange. Wasn’t she Zeng Xiaoxiao’s sister? Couldn’t she just ask Xiaoxiao these questions?
"Oh?" Zeng Xiaoi seed sowhat skeptical.
"I had so family matters to attend to, which is why I ca to report late, so I only t Xiaoxiao recently," Xiao Yi explained.
"Oh." Zeng Xiaoi imdiately breathed a sigh of relief. Having t only a few days ago, there definitely couldn’t be any romantic relationship between them. She wasn’t worried that Xiao Yi was lying, as such matters could easily be verified with a phone call to G University.
Then, she turned to look at Xiao Yi again, "Can you tell about your and Xiaoxiao’s interactions at school? My family mbers and I are usually busy with work, and we seldom have ti to pay attention to her matters."
While saying this, her expression had already beco much softer.
Hearing Zeng Xiaoi’s words, Xiao Yi was slightly taken aback and then seed to understand. No wonder Zeng Xiaoxiao had such a quirky temper, a penchant for violence, and a love for lively situations—it was probably due to getting too little warmth and care from her family and being too bored. Recalling this, he couldn’t help feeling so sympathy for Xiaoxiao. He had grown up with the old man, and even though the old man was quite cruel to him usually, he never felt lonely because the old man was always by his side. It was only in recent years, as he left to temper himself, did he start to spend less ti with the old man.
After organizing his thoughts, Xiao Yi recounted the events that had transpired between him and Zeng Xiaoxiao to Zeng Xiaoi.
"I think it would be good if you could spend more ti with her when you are free," Xiao Yi earnestly suggested to Zeng Xiaoi at the end of his recount.
"Uh... yeah, thank you for your suggestion, I will. You just said Xiaoxiao took you to confront Li Ziming?" Zeng Xiaoi asked after listening to Xiao Yi’s story, completely reassured. She knew that Zeng Xiaoxiao had just discovered a new toy to play with and was in high spirits. However, hearing Zeng Xiaoxiao took Xiao Yi to confront Li Ziming made her forehead twitch with frustration, yet she also felt moved. This little girl was indeed spirited. Of course, she knew why Zeng Xiaoxiao would take Xiao Yi to confront Li Ziming. So ti ago, Li Ziming, with his Taekwondo Club mbers, had provoked Zeng Weihao’s Sanda Club, boasting loudly that Taekwondo was the supre martial art, which caused Zeng Weihao’s club to lose its status and reputation. The incident was widely talked about, and Zeng Weihao was seriously injured, ending up in the hospital for so ti. Zeng Xiaoxiao had always been close to her brother and had cursed Li Ziming vehently, threatening to settle accounts with him. It took a lot of persuasion from the family to calm her down. Later, when she seed to return to her usual cheerful self, they thought she could let things go easily and had forgotten about the incident. They did not expect that after such a long ti, upon discovering Xiao Yi, her first move was to seek revenge for her brother.
While moved by this, Zeng Xiaoi also felt anxious. She had encountered Li Ziming and knew that he was not a magnanimous person. She feared that this issue would not be settled so calmly. She wasn’t afraid of Li Ziming seeking revenge against the Zeng family because she believed Li Ziming did not dare to challenge them yet. Although the Four Great Families—Zhao, Han, Li, and Zeng—positioned the Li family above the Zeng family, everyone knew that the Li family had beco internally weak since the incident three years ago and it was uncertain whether they could still be considered one of the Four Great Families. In contrast, the Zeng family had always stuck to a low-key developnt strategy, quietly growing stronger, with their influence in G City now far surpassing the past.
However, just because Li Ziming didn’t dare to act openly did not an he wouldn’t dare to act covertly. If he tried to pull sothing underhanded, the consequences could be unthinkable.
Zeng Xiaoi secretly resolved that, regardless of Zeng Xiaoxiao’s objections, she would have to imdiately find a bodyguard to covertly protect her sister upon her return.
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