190: Chapter 190 Xiao Wu

Xue Rui watched Chu Ge's receding back, unable to react for a long time.

"What did Academician Chu just say?"

"He said Chu Xiaowu is his biological younger sister. Xue Rui, Academician Chu must have heard us talking about his sister just now."

The girls' eyes were a bit panicked, like children who had done something wrong.

"But, but he didn't scold us; he even patiently answered all the questions we asked."

Xue Rui muttered to herself, feeling as if she had caused trouble.

She suddenly remembered the way Chu Xiaowu looked at Chu Ge this morning. She understood now; it was a deep bond between siblings.

"Damn it, what have I done!"

Xue Rui said to herself silently, turned to look in the direction Chu Ge had left, and sighed.

"Xiao Rui, Chu Xiaowu is Academician Chu's sister, why does she never mention it?"

After the girls recovered, they asked in confusion.

"Some people, once their families have a bit of power and wealth, fully reveal the ugly side of their humanity. Others, even with sky-high power, always maintain the good side of humanity. That's the difference between people."

At this point, Xue Rui's eyes dimmed. If she continued to be so headstrong, would she become the first type of person?

"It could also be a case of 'a true hermit hides in the city.' Given Academician Chu's status and position, if some people knew he had a biological sister at our school, Xiaowu probably wouldn't even be able to attend classes anymore."

"By the way, keep what happened today a secret. You're not allowed to tell anyone. If anyone talks, don't blame me for turning hostile."

Xue Rui remembered something and hurriedly turned back to speak to her friends, her tone cold.

The day's events passed just like that, but Xue Rui felt uneasy. She felt guilt, but more than that, she felt she had offended Academician Chu.

After thinking it over, she decided to confess to her parents and grandfather when she got home that evening. With things on her mind, Xue Rui became much more silent...

Her mind was in a state of turmoil.

On Chu Ge's side, he went to find Xiaowu as if nothing had happened.

"Captain Gong, where is Xiaowu?"

"Xiaowu is not far ahead. The Hidden Guards just reported in."

"Mhm. Captain Gong, how do you think the matter just now should be handled?"

Having nothing else to do, Chu Ge wanted to fish for Captain Gong's thoughts.

"Academician Chu handled it perfectly. Xiaowu has the military's protection in the shadows; no one dares to bully her. That girl just now, Xue Rui—besides being a bit of a gossip, she hasn't done anything excessive. Otherwise, we would have stepped in with a warning long ago!"

"By the way, her parents run a pharmaceutical company. It seems to be quite large, a conglomerate, with real estate and chain pharmacies as well."

"Her grandfather is quite interesting; you might even know him, Academician Chu. As for today's verbal offense, I suspect she'll be taught a lesson tonight."

Captain Gong stopped halfway through his sentence. Chu Ge tilted his head and looked at him.

"Captain Gong, I've noticed you've become quite shrewd! Haha."

"However, you're right. After this incident, I suspect she might become Xiaowu's overt shield in this school. They will become friends, even if the friendship is somewhat impure!"

"When her grandfather comes to find me later, just let him through!"

After saying this, Chu Ge strode forward.

Captain Gong scratched his head. Having been by Chu Ge's side for a long time, he had mostly figured out the other's temperament, so he would occasionally show a bit of cleverness. He knew Chu Ge didn't mind.

He just hadn't expected Chu Ge's ability to read people's minds to have reached such a level of perfection.

...

Chu Xiaowu and Pang Ya were wandering aimlessly around the campus, bored. She was waiting for her brother's call.

"Xiaowu!!!"

Just as Xiaowu was thinking about it, that familiar voice came from behind her. She hurriedly turned around, and upon seeing Chu Ge's tall and straight figure, she couldn't help herself. She cried out "Brother!" and ran over like she was flying.

Left behind her were several roommates who had turned to stone where they stood.

"Pang—Pang Ya, did I hear that right? What did Xiaowu call Academician Chu?"

"Brother... Chu Ge, Chu Xiaowu... This... This girl Xiaowu really kept it hidden deep." Pang Ya replied mechanically, watching the two happy figures in the distance.

Chu Xiaowu was already acting spoiled with Chu Ge. Seeing this, Captain Gong turned and made a gesture, then silently retreated a short distance as the guards dispersed.

He wanted to give Academician Chu and Xiaowu as much space as possible.

"Brother, why did you come find me directly? I was waiting for your call so I could go find you alone later."

After asking, Chu Xiaowu took Chu Ge's arm. The two walked to the edge of a nearby artificial lake and sat down on a stone bench.

"There aren't many people on campus, so I just came straight here. So, how is it? Our Chu family's little princess must have attracted quite a few admirers at school, right?"

Chu Ge looked at Xiaowu and began to joke.

"No way! All my focus is on my studies. I can't be bothered with those messy things."

"Oh, no wonder you got the nickname 'Ice Beauty'."

Hearing this, Chu Xiaowu said nothing and immediately started pinching him. Just like when they were kids, the siblings would resort to physical play the moment they disagreed.

Although Chu Ge was now world-famous, to Chu Xiaowu, he was still just her original, authentic brother.

After a bit of frolicking, Chu Ge began to lecture her seriously.

"There's no rush for romance, but you can't keep a cold face all the time. People with high emotional intelligence have more potential to do great things. You need to learn how to get along with others."

"Some of the boys at school are too immature. They put on airs without having achieved anything, aiming too high. Or they throw their weight around based on their parents' background, acting like spoiled brats. I never bother with people like that."

"Those are only a small portion, after all. You must have some sort of ideal in mind, right? Someone with good character? Excellent grades?"

"Someone like my brother would do!"

Chu Xiaowu blurted it out without a second thought.

"Cough, cough... Well, if all the girls at your school think like you, I suddenly feel sorry for your male classmates."

"Alright, this isn't something that can be rushed. I won't nag you about your studies; I know you have your own ideals and will certainly work hard for them."

"As for your life, well, if anyone bullies you, you can just tell me directly!"

Chu Ge thought of the Xue Rui matter and wanted to gauge Xiaowu's feelings. If she was unhappy, he planned to take it up with Xue Rui's grandfather.

"No! Who would dare bully your sister?"

"Really no one? For example, verbally?"

"Really no one!" After saying this, Xiaowu gave Chu Ge a suspicious look, wondering why her brother was being so weird today.

Chu Ge nodded. "This girl is still the same! Always handling things based on her own bottom line; she won't react unless it reaches a certain point."

The more she was like this, the more uncomfortable Chu Ge felt. Wasn't he the same way? The past was the past, but if even he didn't protect his family now, would anyone be able to bully Xiaowu or his parents in the future?

Thinking of this, Chu Ge decided not to push Chu Xiaowu. He squeezed his sister's hand firmly and began to plan in his mind.

Chu Xiaowu didn't hear her brother speak for a long while. She turned to look and saw Chu Ge's brow furrowed. Thinking he was pondering work matters, she didn't disturb him.

She sat obediently by Chu Ge's side, feeling his presence. "It's so good to have a brother like this!"

Chu Xiaowu felt delighted in her heart...