Chapter 88: This Heart Has Already Been Promised to Another (Part 2)

  Gulps... gulps... the sound of swallowing and growling stomachs appeared naturally. The four girls who were wolfing down their food looked a bit embarrassed.

  "Brother Gaoqiang, have this piece, hehe." Liu Zhenzhen tore off a piece of her own barbecue and handed it to her brother.

  Big brother was taken aback, not expecting her to be so hungry and still share a piece with him. Before he could respond, the other three girls followed suit, indicating that they also wanted to give a portion to big brother. This made it difficult for big brother to accept, as if he did, the other three companions would feel uncomfortable in their hearts. If he passed it on to his companions, the three girls would be displeased. So he could only focus on roasting the meat and tactfully said:

  "You keep it for yourself and eat it, this one is almost done roasting too."

  The four girls took back their barbecue and started eating again. The three little friends deliberately complained:

  "Hey, all you girls have eyes only for Gege, don't you think about us three? We also worked hard, didn't you see that Gege is hungry too?"

  "I'm hungry myself and can't cook. We only see Ge Qiang busy, but we don't see you guys helping out at all."

  "It's it's, you guys deserve to starve, hehe."

  ……

  Three little friends originally wanted to win some sympathy, but what they got was, alas, a simultaneous sigh from the three of them.

  A few minutes later, another piece of roasted meat was done. The four men were just about to indulge in a big feast when they suddenly found themselves being stared at by a pair of gloomy eyes. It turned out that the four women had already finished eating and were now eyeing the roasted meat that was about to be served.

  The four men reluctantly compromised again, but also managed to gain some benefits for the "same sex". They got a piece of roasted meat in the name of taking care of the injured Liu Yuanping. This piece of roasted meat was given by Tian Mei Gui, and Liu Yuanping held it for half a day, feeling so moved that he almost didn't want to eat it. The other guys were so envious that they couldn't help but feel resentful: it's just a piece of roasted meat, is it worth it?

  Third, fourth... Looking at the four girls who "eat crazily without getting fat", her brother felt a wave of emotion: If the girls on earth had this treatment, how much happier they would be!

  After dinner, everyone was preparing to rest for a while, when Tian Wanjun suddenly spoke extremely gently:

  "Hey Gaoqiang and Yuanping, can you guys come out with me for a bit? I've got something to tell you."

  "Alright, I'd be delighted." Liu Yuanping said excitedly.

  Big brother hesitated for a moment, looked at Liu Zhenzhen, and saw the latter nodding her head before he said:

  "Let's go."

  When they saw this scene, the other little friends looked strange, but no one interrupted.

  Tian Wei walked ahead alone, never looking back, always keeping his head down and silent, as if making a major decision. Liu Yuanping and his brother also knew the score, quietly following behind.

  It wasn't until she reached the lake that Tian Wanjun stopped in her tracks, slowly turned around, and let out a soft sigh.

  "Why did you stand in front of me that day?"

  "Can't I just not answer?" His brother didn't want to answer the question, and Liu Yuanping was even less willing to answer. He wasn't good at expressing himself in the first place.

  "No way, you must answer! Are you a man or not?"

  The thorny rose shows its true colors, and the two old men actually both shrunk their necks, it seems silence is not a solution.

  "Yuǎn Píng little brother, you answer first, this is an opportunity." The older brother said with a respectful and affectionate tone.

  "Ah, ah, you, you really made me? Brother Qiang, I truly admire you!" Liu Yuanping said with gratitude.

  "You little brat said I was pretending to admire you that day! Alright, hurry up and say what you want to say, don't blame me for bullying you later, hehe"

  His brother said somewhat gloomily, and he also knew that Liu Yuanping would not succeed; a proud woman like Tian Mei, who had her own ideas, would not promise herself to him just because he was willing to sacrifice his life for her.

  Liu Yuanping also knew that an opportunity should not be lost, so he plucked up his courage and said:

  "Rose, actually, I've had a crush on you for a long time! Don't say it's just getting hurt for you, even if I'm facing life danger, I'll stand in front of you without hesitation!"

  Liu Yuanping's face turned red as he spoke out such passionate words, and his brother even gave him a thumbs up. However, Tian Mei Xi declined politely:

  "Far Ping, little brother, thank you for your deep affection towards me, but my heart has already been promised to someone else. I'm afraid I won't be able to accept your feelings. I believe you will definitely find a better girl!"

  "Oh no, in my heart you are the best, I don't want anyone else but you!"

  He actually said it very smoothly, he should change his target and confess again, maybe he will succeed.

  "Far Ping little brother, you should know that a forced melon is not sweet, emotions are like this; you're still young, there are many things you don't understand, sister will always remember you as her little brother."

  "No, I'm already a man, I don't want you to be my sister!"

  Liu Yuanping surprisingly spoke with a sob, tears welling up in his eyes; after all, he was just a thirteen-year-old kid who was younger than his brother by only a few months, and normally more introverted, suddenly at a loss for what to do upon being rejected.

  "Look at you, still a man? Little brother be good, don't cry, sister will always be your sister."

  Tian Wei rose like a deceitful child, after all her heart was kind and somewhat guilty; if another Tian's proud daughter saw this, she might not despise this little man. Of course, if it were some sentimental girls, they might also be moved by the boy's tears, so deeply in love!

  "I won't give up, I'll grow up quickly and then chase after you!"

  Tears were seen by the goddess, Liu Yuanping also felt very embarrassed, suddenly becoming very determined.

  "This kid, well, I'll just say it straight out, he's much more mature than you." Tian Mei Gui said helplessly, only able to sigh.

  Seeing the goddess in this appearance, Liu Yuanping asked tentatively:

  "Rose sister, can you tell me, who did you give your heart to? Who is he? Is it him?"

  Big brother was watching on the side, appreciating the drama-like scene, when he suddenly saw Liu Yuanping pointing his hand at himself, and thought to himself: "Looks like I'll have to take the blame for my little brother again", sighing, with a bitter smile, he looked towards Tian Mei Gui.

  Tian Wei first let out a hum, then didn't explain, but instead looked at her brother with a sly smile that wasn't quite a smile. The expression was very cunning, the meaning very clear: this "scapegoat" you can take on first, who made you his older brother anyway.

  Liu Yuanping took a look at his brother, then looked at Tian Mei again, seeing that the two of them seemed to be in love, he thought to himself that it was indeed so, and now there's no chance for him. So he hung his head and left alone, even his footsteps were a bit unsteady.

  "Haha, he's gone far away, don't you regret it?"

  Brother joked, seemingly not caring at all about being labeled a "scapegoat" just now.

  "What are you proud of? Do you think I like you? Don't be so self-willed, okay?"

  "So who do you like?"

  "Do I like Younger Brother Moon? Isn't it very disappointing and unexpected?"

  "Haha, joke! I'm going to have a younger sibling soon, and I'm thrilled. How could I be disappointed?"

  "Ah, so you've known all along! I thought... Hmph, how embarrassing. You're not allowed to tell him, or else..."

  "If you dare to tell me boldly, then you should be prepared for him to know about it, understand?"

  "No way, at least I can't tell him now; otherwise, I won't acknowledge you as my brother, humph, anyway, you're younger than me."

  "Uh, fine, I won't bother with your affairs anymore, you guys go ahead and deal with it yourselves; I'm going back to rest now, this time's injury is quite serious indeed."

  Brother walked into the night with a carefree attitude, and from the darkness came his last profound words:

  "Rose sister, you should know that silently dedicating yourself like this is just unknown when my silly brother will discover it!"

  Tian Wei Rose let out a bitter laugh, and after her brother had walked far away, she muttered to herself:

  "I'd like to tell him boldly, but I'm afraid that in the future we'll be very awkward when we meet; Ah, this troublemaker, whenever I encounter him, I become cautious and hesitant."

  Thinking again about the relationship between her younger sister, Xiao Mei, and that young man, she felt even more melancholy in her heart, but it quickly dissipated, replaced by a warm smile on her face, as she muttered to herself:

  "One day, I believe he will find out; and before that, all I need is to silently pay the price."

  That night, when Liu Yuanping returned dejectedly, his companions looked at him with strange expressions. He didn't say a word and went to rest in a corner; his companions didn't disturb him, they could guess what had happened just by looking at his expression.

  It's strange that the next morning, a black-rimmed Liu Yuanping appeared. The little friends all felt it was time to give him some comfort, but he actually smiled and let go, without any signs of depression from losing love; apparently, after a night of contemplation, he had figured out many things, and everyone was happy for him.

  And those who got enough sleep, except for the brother with the most serious injury and Liu Yuanping's pale face, were all in better spirits.

  Then the beast crystal was sorted out and distributed. After sorting, it was found that there were nearly a hundred fourth-level beast crystals, four fifth-level beast crystals, more than a hundred third-level ones, and dozens of second- and first-level ones.

  As for the distribution, since brother made the most effort, the little friends decided to give all five-level beast crystals to brother, and the rest were distributed evenly. As for the monster corpses, if it weren't for brother having such a large space, I'm afraid they would have been abandoned, at most taking away a few high-grade ones, and no one mentioned it.

  Of course, brother will not monopolize it alone. After deciding to go back and sell all of them, he will share the profit with his little friends, I suppose it will be a surprise for them.

  The task has been completed and we have gained a lot, so it's time for us to return to school with joy.