38: A rival appears? A sibling war ensues.

Ning Fengnian was already displeased with Lin Du, and these words caused a chilling, terrifying coldness to suddenly surface between his brows.

Ning Fengnian stared coldly at Lin Du, and the atmosphere between the two reached a standstill.

However, Ning Fengnian did not make any extreme moves or remarks.

After about ten seconds, his aura receded, and he returned to normal as if nothing had happened.

"Have you entered universe ol?" Ning Fengnian asked.

Lin Du shook his head. "No."

Hearing this, a flicker of imperceptible mockery flashed in the depths of Ning Fengnian's eyes.

"The Ning Family has never supported idlers. In a moment, I'll have someone send you a game chip. In the future, develop well in the game and strive to make the family see you in a new light soon."

Ning Fengnian seemed well-intentioned, but in reality, he harbored no good motives.

Lin Du knew this eldest brother too well... "Fengnian, is this Sister Fengya's boyfriend?"

At the corner of the corridor, the Crew-cut Youth, Zhao Yunsou, dressed in white casual wear, appeared at some point with a kind smile on his face.

Ning Fengnian stepped aside and introduced him, "Yes, he is Lin Du, my sister's boyfriend."

Zhao Yunsou narrowed his eyes, sizing Lin Du up from head to toe. "Sister Fengya has quite the eye; a man as handsome as Brother Lin Du is rarely seen!"

"By the way, I heard you talking just now. It seems Brother Lin Du hasn't entered universe ol yet?"

Zhao Yunsou's expression appeared exceptionally friendly and enthusiastic.

Ning Fengnian's gaze was indifferent. "Lin Du is a househusband. His daily task is to take care of Fengya's daily needs. He indeed hasn't entered universe ol."

Zhao Yunsou smiled upon hearing this and pulled a high-end game chip from his pocket.

"What a coincidence, I happen to have a Supreme-grade chip here. If Brother Lin Du doesn't mind, please take it and use it."

"During this time, I happen to be establishing a Guild in Yunlong City. If Brother Lin Du is willing, you can come to my place and be a manager!"

Zhao Yunsou handed the chip to Lin Du, waiting with a smile for Lin Du to reach out and take it... "No need, he doesn't need to enter the game!"

*Creak—*

Ning Fengya's bedroom door opened, and she walked out in her pajamas with a cold expression.

"Take your chip away. Lin Du doesn't need such things!"

In front of outsiders, Ning Fengya returned to her cold, aloof, and ethereal self.

Zhao Yunsou looked at Ning Fengya's fair skin exposed outside her pajamas and her exquisite face, an imperceptible heat flashing in his eyes.

Lin Du took off his coat and draped it over Ning Fengya, completely blocking Zhao Yunsou's view.

"Wife, there are outsiders here. Mind your image!"

Lin Du's tone was very ambiguous. Surprisingly, Ning Fengya did not refute him; instead, she cooperatively tightened the clothes around her.

With his view of the beautiful scenery blocked, a hint of gloom appeared in Zhao Yunsou's smile, and he sheepishly put the game chip away.

"Since Sister Fengya disagrees, then let's forget about it."

Zhao Yunsou had lost face, and Ning Fengnian frowned in dissatisfaction.

"Fengya, the Ning Family doesn't support idlers. There's no harm in letting Lin Du venture into universe ol!"

Ning Fengnian's repeated persistence actually made Lin Du nervous.

He absolutely couldn't agree to this. Otherwise, wouldn't his secret be exposed?

Facing Ning Fengnian's pressure, Ning Fengya didn't show much expression. She lifted her eyelids and looked at Lin Du.

"Do you want to enter universe ol?"

Lin Du shook his head decisively. "I have no interest in universe ol. I only want to stay by your side every day and take good care of you!"

*Phew—*

This one sentence from Lin Du nearly made Ning Fengnian and Zhao Yunsou faint with anger.

A dark look appeared in Ning Fengnian's sharp eyes. "An Adou who can't be helped!! You won't venture into the game; do you really want to serve a woman for the rest of your life?"

Ning Fengya stood in front of Lin Du, her beautiful eyes looking directly at Ning Fengnian.

"Is there any problem with him serving me for the rest of his life?"

"Are you worried I can't afford to keep him?"

As soon as Ning Fengya said this, Ning Fengnian was instantly silenced.

"Brother, put away your petty schemes. No one can change what I have decided."

"You also have no right to interfere with the person I have chosen!!"

...The confrontation between the siblings was intense, and Lin Du also saw the current situation clearly.

The name "Zhao Yunsou" had always felt familiar to Lin Du. Just now, he suddenly remembered that the marriage partner Ning Fengnian had previously introduced to Ning Fengya seemed to be named "Zhao Yunsou."

Ning Fengnian's repeated attempts to get Lin Du into universe ol weren't out of a desire for Lin Du to be self-reliant and venture into the world; his real purpose was likely to have Lin Du die in the game so that Zhao Yunsou could take his place.

No wonder Zhao Yunsou's gaze toward Ning Fengya was off just now... Lin Du had thought Ning Fengnian simply looked down on him, but he hadn't expected him to actually harbor killing intent!

They say great families are cold-blooded and heartless; Lin Du had now experienced it firsthand.

The situation ahead would only become more difficult, with danger at every step. The only thing that made Lin Du feel slightly relieved was Ning Fengya's attitude just now.

Looking at Ning Fengya, she must have seen through Ning Fengnian's intentions long ago.

The relationship between the siblings had always been poor. Their conflict gave Lin Du time to breathe and room to survive... Lin Du wasn't so narcissistic as to foolishly change his attitude and view of Ning Fengya just because of a few words from her.

In the Ning Family, the biggest enemy Lin Du had to face to gain his freedom was still Ning Fengya.

Ning Fengya's attitude and actions just now were merely to maintain her own dignity and status within the Ning Family.

Lin Du was the husband she had personally chosen. If she allowed Lin Du to be bullied by Ning Fengnian, it would be a slap to Ning Fengya's own face.

You have to look at the master before beating the dog!

Although this saying was unpleasant, it was the truth. Lin Du's current situation in the Ning Family was really no different from that of a dog... Ning Fengnian left angrily with Zhao Yunsou.

Lin Du followed Ning Fengya back to the bedroom.

In the bedroom, Ning Fengya took off Lin Du's coat and threw it onto a chair nearby.

She sat on the bed, elegantly crossing her legs, revealing her fair and slender thighs beneath her purple silk robe.

"You take care of me every day. Do you feel wronged?"

This was a soul-searching question from Ning Fengya.

Before Lin Du could come up with an answer, Ning Fengya said to herself, "Your father owes an unimaginably huge debt outside. Staying in the Ning Family to take care of me is already the best outcome for you."

"If you were wandering outside right now, you would be chopped into pieces and fed to the dogs by debt collectors in a matter of minutes. Do you believe that?"

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