13: As long as I am alive, no one can bully you.

At the entrance of the East Sea Conservatory of Music.

Golden sunlight pierced through the gaps in the green leaves of the redwood trees, falling like fragmented flowing gold, shimmering on the grey stone wall at the school gate.

Normally, such a tranquil and peaceful scene would be the perfect subject for art students.

It was also a common sight for rich second-generation individuals to attract attention by revving their sports cars, with the sunset, sports cars, twilight, and beautiful women with artistic temperaments.

But at this moment.

The art students had no interest in the serene scenery, and the second-generation individuals who had parked their sports cars at the school entrance were also distracted; their gazes were all fixed on the tightly embracing man and woman at the school gate.

That pure and radiant girl was one of the most famous goddesses at the East Sea Conservatory of Music!

Who was that boy?

How could he make a goddess like Gao Xiaohui hug him so unreservedly in front of everyone?

Who exactly was he? He was truly infuriatingly jealous!

And that boy was so handsome.

Many people had noticed Gao Ze's appearance.

"How long are you going to hug me? Aren't you afraid your classmates will see?"

Gao Ze felt his sister, Gao Xiaohui, hugging him tightly in his arms, and looking at the surrounding gazes, he couldn't help but laugh wryly:

"Many of them have already taken out their phones to take pictures."

"What's there to be afraid of? You're my older brother, isn't it only right for me to hug you?"

"Besides, after you get married, I might not even have a chance to hug you, so I'm going to hug you to my heart's content now while I have the chance."

Gao Xiaohui smiled sweetly, not letting go at all, and ignoring the various shocked gazes around them, she even gently rested her head on Gao Ze's shoulder.

She felt a sense of security, as if enveloped by a warm current, just like when her older brother, Gao Ze, used to hold her and her second older brother, Gao Sheng, tightly together when they were children, feeling incredibly safe, with nothing to worry about, no troubles.

"Brother, this is your first time coming to my school to see me."

A moment later, Gao Xiaohui released her grip, her eyes full of curiosity: "Why did you suddenly come to the Music Academy to find me?"

Gao Xiaohui always remembered that her older brother, Gao Ze, was very busy; he was either handling his duties as a Traffic Police officer or busy with various part-time jobs.

But there was no resentment in her heart, only deep heartache and self-reproach; her older brother, Gao Ze's, various busyness wasn't because he didn't want to come, but because he wanted to create better living conditions for her and her second older brother.

"Let's talk about it later. I'll take you to eat at school first."

"You probably haven't eaten at this hour. Our cafeteria has a lot of delicious food."

Gao Xiaohui saw Gao Ze about to speak and immediately stopped him, swiping her access card to lead Gao Ze into the East Sea Conservatory of Music.

Gao Ze simply didn't speak. This little girl probably guessed that he had another purpose for coming to school and didn't want their first meeting at school to be about discussing various matters.

"Brother, our school's braised pork is delicious, and there are also golden thread beef pancakes, and crystal cakes..."

Under the redwood trees on both sides of the campus, if a couple rode by on bicycles, it would be like a romantic scene from a movie, but the students of the Music Academy, hearing Gao Xiaohui and Gao Ze's conversation, would probably drop their glasses in shock.

Gao Xiaohui, who was like a goddess on campus, was actually full of talk about braised pork, Dongpo pork, beef pancakes, and... she was even skipping and acting spoiled and intimate like a little girl.

"Then I can try it." Gao Ze smiled.

"Here, we're here."

Before long, Gao Xiaohui led Gao Ze to the first cafeteria of the Music Academy.

"Brother, this is our school's braised pork, Dongpo pork, and beef pancakes, and crystal cakes."

Gao Xiaohui, like a little girl, skipped to various windows to pick up dishes, then swiped her card, carried the trays, served soup, and then brought everything to Gao Ze, not letting him lift a finger.

Gao Ze indeed didn't lift a finger, sitting quietly in his seat, watching his sister, Gao Xiaohui, busy herself.

He knew that only this way would Xiao Hui be happy, feeling useful to him, her older brother, instead of just being taken care of by him.

When they were little, Gao Ze had done similar things for Gao Xiaohui and Gao Sheng countless times, from cooking to setting the table, washing dishes, and so on.

"Brother, try our school's delicious food!"

Gao Xiaohui propped her head with crossed hands, her face full of anticipation.

Gao Ze smiled and began to taste it carefully.

"What do you think?"

After Gao Xiaohui finished asking, she seemed to remember something and immediately added the price of each dish:

"And these dishes aren't expensive. A bowl of meat is five yuan, the pork hock is four yuan, and a beef pancake is one yuan fifty. I eat them often on weekdays."

"Good quality and cheap, the braised pork isn't fatty or greasy, it's quite delicious..."

Hearing that Gao Xiaohui ate them often, Gao Ze nodded slightly in his heart. He used to work both his main job and part-time jobs together just so that Gao Sheng and Gao Xiaohui could eat and drink well like others, without having to scrimp and save.

"As long as it's delicious, brother. Now, let's talk about the important matter."

After Gao Ze finished all the dishes served to him, Gao Xiaohui finally asked contentedly.

"The important matter? Coming to see you this time is the most important matter. Also, I've transferred thirty thousand yuan to your bank card. Ask me if it's not enough."

He had originally wanted to ask about the scholarship scandal and the harassment by the rich second-generation, but after eating, Gao Ze felt there was no need to ask; he would just solve it for her directly.

To save his sister, Gao Xiaohui, from worrying.

"Brother, where did you get so much money?"

Gao Xiaohui's face was full of surprise. On weekdays, her older brother didn't have much savings because he had to take care of her and her second older brother, Gao Sheng, and their life had always been very difficult.

If he could eat at the Pudong Public Security Bureau cafeteria, he would eat at the unit's cafeteria.

"I solved a kidnapping case and helped Sun Chaohui, a rich man from Donghai City, find his son, Sun Shuai."

Gao Ze simply recounted the Sun Shuai case, without hiding anything. If he didn't tell her, his sister, Gao Xiaohui, would definitely not be at ease.

Moreover, his promotion speed would definitely be extraordinary in the future, and appropriately showing some of his abilities wouldn't make them feel strange.

"Brother, you're amazing! I knew your abilities definitely couldn't be hidden!"

Gao Xiaohui's sweet smile became even brighter. She had always believed that her older brother, Gao Ze's, abilities were far superior to hers and her second older brother's. If it weren't for them dragging him down, her older brother would probably have made a name for himself long ago.

"Take this thirty thousand yuan with peace of mind!"

"I can't take it, brother. You're currently discussing marriage with Sister Ting. It's when you need money the most."

"Liu Yating and I have already broken up. I've found you a new sister-in-law!"

"Ah!" Gao Xiaohui's mouth slightly opened, completely unexpected.

"Adult marriages aren't that simple. You'll know when you meet your new sister-in-law later."

Gao Ze casually brushed it off, saying, "So you don't have to worry about me. Just take this money."

"No, I don't want it, brother. I can already take care of myself. Don't treat me like a little girl anymore."

Gao Xiaohui saw that Gao Ze didn't want to talk more about Liu Yating, so she shook her head and said:

"I usually get scholarships, work part-time, and companies outside school even ask me to compose music and film dance videos, all of which earn me a good amount."

"Take it!" Gao Ze said firmly.

"No, I don't want it!"

Gao Xiaohui's gentle demeanor changed, becoming equally firm, but her eyes were slightly red, and her beautiful eyes were misty with moisture.

Gao Ze's heart instantly softened, and his tone became gentle: "Xiao Hui, I know you care about me, but I have money, and our family's life will get better. We're not short of this little bit of money."

"I don't want it!" Gao Xiaohui still shook her head.

"Then do you know why I came to your school?"

Gao Ze was helpless. His sister, Gao Xiaohui, had the same stubborn personality as him; once she made a decision, it was hard to change her mind. He had no choice but to tell her the truth:

"Have you encountered some trouble at school, like scholarship scandals or being harassed?"

Gao Xiaohui tightly pursed her lips, wanting to deny it, but seeing Gao Ze's sharp gaze, she knew she couldn't hide it: "There's a bit of trouble, but I can handle it properly."

"Handle what? Am I, your brother, dead?"

If it weren't for the intelligence system, he wouldn't even know about the troubles his younger siblings were facing, nor would he know how long they would hide them. Gao Ze said irritably:

"Within two days, I'll solve everything for you. You just focus on your studies."

"I've transferred this money to you, so spend it well. If it's not enough, just ask me! As long as your brother isn't dead, no one can bully you!"