109: Stealing brother and stealing brother belongs to me (first update)

“…”

Lin Yang was stunned, not expecting his mother and He Fatty to call him at the same time, urging him to return to China.

Then, he first replied to his mother, Zhang Fang, saying that he was almost on his way back and asking her not to worry.

“Alright, you brat, come back soon! Our country has improved significantly in all aspects recently. Even electricity prices have dropped, and life is getting better and better. I don’t know who that Classmate is, but we really have to thank him. You’re both still students. If you were even one-tenth, no, even one-hundredth of him, I’d be content!”

Zhang Fang muttered and hung up the phone.

“Got it, Mom.” Lin Yang said, feeling a mix of emotions.

It seemed that elders always liked to compare their children to others’.

Then he couldn’t help but wonder what his mother’s expression would be when she found out he was that Classmate.

It would probably be very interesting.

His own son suddenly becoming the so-called “someone else’s child”—his mother would probably be overjoyed.

Then, he replied to He Fatty: “I’m definitely coming back to China, but it’ll probably be a few more days. I still have things to finish.”

“What the heck are you busy with Overseas? Aren’t you just studying abroad? You make it sound like you’re super busy.”

He Fatty expressed his confusion, but without waiting for Lin Yang’s reply, he excitedly continued:

“You know about Lake Moon Mobile Phone, right? The first batch of pre-orders just opened, and I signed up. I can’t believe I actually snagged a spot for the first release, hahaha!”

He Fatty’s loud laughter grew increasingly arrogant with his words.

“…Isn’t it just getting a phone? Is it really necessary to laugh so wildly?” Lin Yang pursed his lips.

“Hey, big brother, what nonsense are you spouting?”

However, his words made He Fatty’s voice instantly rise eight octaves as he exaggeratedly roared:

“What do you mean, ‘just a phone’?”

“What do you mean, ‘not necessary’?!”

“Please! This is a Lake Moon Mobile Phone!”

“It’s a sci-fi level mobile phone developed by Fellow Student Big Shot! Do you even understand the value of this phone?!”

“…Calm down. No matter how amazing it is, it’s still just a phone!” Lin Yang said, exasperated.

He felt as if he could almost feel He Fatty’s spit spraying through the screen.

“Holy cow, no way, Lin Yang, I’ve said all this, and that’s your only reaction?” He Ming was even more confused.

“Then what reaction do you want me to have?”

“Damn it, get excited! Be happy for your brother! This is a first-release phone! There are only ten million units in total. To snatch this one-in-a-billion chance among billions of people worldwide, am I not clearly a Child of Fortune?!”

He Ming continued to be excited.

“…Well, there are a bit too many Children of Fortune, then…” Lin Yang muttered, noticing He Fatty’s breathing becoming heavier. He then gave a positive response:

“Alright, you’re amazing, happy now?!”

It wasn’t that he wasn’t excited, nor that he wasn’t happy for his good brother.

It was just…

This thing was what he himself had given to the Great Science Academy!

In the system store, it was considered trash that wasn’t displayed by default. He really couldn’t empathize with He Fatty!

He could have as many of these as he wanted.

Making him excited? Wasn’t that just making things difficult for Lin Yang?

“…”

Now, it was He Fatty’s turn to be silent.

He felt that Lin Yang’s reaction was very abnormal, very wrong!

This wasn’t the Lin Yang he knew.

Then, He Fatty suddenly reined in his excitement, his voice becoming a bit deeper, even carrying a hint of inexplicable solemnity as he spoke:

“Lin Yang, do you know Fellow Student Big Shot? Have you seen the recent news and livestreams?”

“Yes, I know, and I’ve seen them.” Lin Yang replied directly.

“Then aren’t you a little excited? Don’t you think Fellow Student Big Shot is amazing? Don’t you admire him?” He Fatty asked again, his tone inexplicable.

This made Lin Yang feel strange. Why would he admire himself? He wasn’t a narcissist.

So, he immediately replied: “Hmm, he’s quite amazing, but I wouldn’t go as far as admiring him.”

And these words made He Fatty silent for a moment again. When he spoke again, his tone was tinged with a bit of nervousness and seriousness:

“Well, Lin Yang, since you know about Fellow Student Big Shot and his contributions, and your reaction is still so calm, you weren’t brainwashed or defected by someone Overseas, were you?”

“I’m telling you upfront, if you really were turned, don’t blame your brother for putting righteousness before family!”

“Fellow Student Big Shot is the national idol of our country, and he’s my idol too! He has made huge contributions to our country!”

“I absolutely won’t allow you, my best friend, to become one of those… those traitors! You know what I mean!”

After his words, He Fatty seemed to hesitate for a moment. Without waiting for Lin Yang to reply, he spoke again with a hint of struggle:

“However, you’re my best friend, and for that, I won’t actively report you. But if you really were brainwashed and turned during your time studying abroad, then our brotherhood is over!”

“…You’re out of your mind?! You’re the one who’s going to become one of those traitors.”

Lin Yang was speechless. What was this Dead Fatty thinking about all day?

“Cough, cough, really not?”

He Ming heard Lin Yang cursing, and instead, he felt a slight sense of relief.

“Nonsense, am I that kind of person?”

“Really not?”

“Really not!”

“Then swear!”

“…Are you never going to stop?”

“Damn it, hurry up and swear, or I won’t feel at ease!”

“…You old man, you don’t even trust me?”

“Damn it, you’re so calm, how can I possibly believe you?”

“My goodness, after so many years of brotherhood, you actually don’t believe me…”

“Cough, cough, one thing at a time. Brothers are brothers, but there’s no room for discussion when it comes to patriotism and Fellow Student Big Shot!”

“Damn it, I’m really fed up with you, Dead Fatty. Fine, I swear, happy now?!”

Lin Yang couldn’t argue with the Dead Fatty anymore, so he finally had to firmly state that he absolutely had not been brainwashed or turned!

“Damn it, I knew my good brother wouldn’t disappoint me. As long as you haven’t been turned, then come back quickly. If you don’t come back soon, I’m afraid I’ll end up spending all the money I stole from my dad.”

He Ming’s tone became lighthearted again.

“…You should really steal less money from your dad. When he finds out, he’ll break your legs!” Lin Yang was truly speechless.

“Heh heh, if I don’t steal, how will I have money to treat you to a big meal when you get back?” He Ming said, unashamed.

Lin Yang: “…Forget it, I’m hanging up. I’ll tell you when I’m on my way back.”

He really couldn’t stand this Dead Fatty anymore.

However, when he thought that the Dead Fatty was stealing money to treat him to a big meal, he still felt a little touched.

But, it was weird!

It was really weird.

He stole technology and materials from other countries, while He Fatty stole money from his own father.

It was truly a case of stealing brothers and stealing from brothers…

“Okay, hanging up. Remember to come back soon. If you come back soon, my dad won’t think that only I am a good-for-nothing who can’t get into a good university, heh heh…”

He Fatty chuckled mischievously and hung up the phone directly.

“…Damn it!”

Lin Yang held the phone, his expression growing stranger.

He Fatty’s last words, at first listen, seemed fine, but upon closer thought, something felt off.

It seemed like he was being sarcastic?

No!

No, it wasn’t ‘seemed like’; he *was* being sarcastic!

“Dead Fatty…”

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