The classroom fell silent in an instant, everyone holding their breath instinctively.
I called out in confusion, "Elder Brother?"
"It's me. You just went out. Did something happen at school?"
Even through the phone, I could imagine my elder brother sitting on the sofa, his eyes sparkling with amusement behind his golden-framed glasses.
As he would say, impeccably dressed, a refined rogue.
"Nothing much, I just wanted to ask if you came to school today to bring me something?"
"I'm not sure about that. I'll have him call you back when he gets back."
"Okay."
After hanging up, Jiang Qing accused me, "You little liar! You know who your brother is and yet you dare to claim him as your own."
She picked up the gift and tried to leave, but I stopped her.
"You can go, but leave the gift behind."
Jiang Qing instinctively raised her hand to hit me, but then lowered it and said pitifully, "Jiang Mu, I know your family situation isn't great, and you've probably never seen anything like this. If you really like it, I'll just give it to you."
I took a deep breath; truly, some people are invincible in their shamelessness.
I was witnessing it firsthand.
"Jiang Mu, that's someone else's property. How can you just take it?"
"Exactly! We all know Jiang Qing comes from a good family and has a high status. She's the sister of the great one; we believe her. As for you... well, let's just forget it."
Qu Ying stepped in front of me. "What nonsense are you spouting? Didn't you hear the phone call? The great one went out and will call back soon."
Xu Xi tightened her grip on my hand. "Jiang Qing doesn't even have a phone. I think she's just lying. Just because she has a little money at home, she really thinks she's a princess."
Jiang Qing pointed at me. "You actually let others bully me! I'm going to tell Mom."
I was speechless. At her age, she still resorted to telling on someone.
Seeing the situation escalate, our instructor took back the gift. "I have Jiang Che's WeChat. I'll ask him in a bit."
A flicker of panic crossed Jiang Qing's face, but then she realized that in our class, only she and Jiang Mu shared the surname Jiang. It definitely wouldn't be that bumpkin Jiang Mu.
She had cheered for Jiang Che before, so it must have been during that time that he noticed her, which is why he sent the gift.
Thinking of this made Jiang Qing's cheeks flush as she began to fantasize about having dinner with Jiang Che.
"Yes, please make sure to ask him, so that anyone thinks they can just connect with my brother."
Once Jiang Qing said this, everyone was even more convinced that she was indeed the sister of the gaming god.
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That night, in the dormitory.
"Jiang Mu, look! Jiang Qing created a group behind our backs and is talking bad about you in there."
I skimmed through the screenshots and realized Jiang Qing's capabilities were limited: "It's fine. Their mouths are on them; if they want to talk, let them."
Qu Ying asked, "Mu Mu, are you really the sister of the gaming god?"
There was no doubt in her tone; she just couldn't believe it and wanted confirmation.
I nodded. "Yes."
Qu Ying jumped up excitedly. "In a couple of days, there's an esports competition with the gaming god. Can you help me get two tickets?"
I rummaged through my bag and said, "I have a pass that allows me to go backstage, and I can also watch from the VIP room on the second floor. Is that okay?"
Qu Ying nodded vigorously. "Of course! Ahhh, I can finally meet my idol!"
"Ding..."
My phone rang twice, and I stepped out onto the balcony to answer it.
"Brother."
I could hear the sounds of a game coming from the other end. "Sister, what's up? Why are you calling today?"
I briefly explained the situation, and Jiang Che chuckled.
"Is it that person who's been bullying you all along?"
I replied with a soft "mm-hmm."
"Leave this to me. I'll go to your school tomorrow and handle it."
On the surface, Jiang Che appeared carefree and reckless, but in reality, his methods were among the best in the Jiang Family.
I knew that tomorrow, Jiang Qing wouldn't have an easy time.
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