Shocking! The school heartthrob who was adopted by a wealthy family is actually a heiress!

Chapter 167 How did you know it was your younger brother?

Lin Shi rubbed his head in annoyance. Before he could say anything, he looked up and saw Qin Zhao not far away, his eyes lowered, seemingly having overheard quite a bit.

He froze for a moment, then stood up instantly.

There's a sense of guilt about being caught talking badly about someone behind their back, even though he didn't say a word.

He moved his lips awkwardly, then asked casually, "When did you come down?"

Qin Zhao didn't look at him, but poured himself a glass of water without any expression.

Lin Shi subconsciously walked closer to her, but didn't dare to get too close.

Qin Zhao held the water glass to his lips but didn't drink it.

"Brother is talking to you, why aren't you answering?" Xia Zhirou said in a coquettish voice.

Qin Zhao held the water glass, glanced at Lin Shi, and said coldly, "I didn't hear you. Say it again."

"Zhaozhao, really, she walks without making a sound, as if afraid of scaring others." Lin Wanhua smiled, her words carrying a hidden meaning, her eyes filled with the smug satisfaction of successfully provoking someone.

With a sharp crack, the water glass hit the bar counter.

Qin Zhao's lips were pursed, and she raised an eyebrow: "Do I need to report to you how I walk in my own house? Do you think I'm some distant cousin?"

Lin Wanhua jokingly disagreed, "You child, I didn't say anything to you, why are you making fun of me?"

Qin Zhao glanced at her and Xia Zhirou: "It's quite interesting. I feel like you two are quite possessive of our family. Do you like it? Or do you like money?"

Xia Zhirou: "What do you mean? We and my brother are family. We came here to see him off as he goes abroad."

We've known my brother for eighteen years. Grandma said we're family.

You treat your brother badly, and you can't stand how good we are to him.

Lin Wanhua said earnestly, "Zhaozhao, your aunt knows you suffered in the past, but you can't see only the bad in people. Don't always think the worst of others. At least your brother is really good to you."

She said everything, both good and bad.

Qin Zhao scoffed: "What does it matter to you whether he's good or bad? Don't you have legs? Can't you walk independently without him?"

Lin Wanhua choked: "This child has such a fierce temper."

Lin Shi: "Shut up, all of you."

The space suddenly fell silent.

He and Qin Zhao weren't far apart. Qin Zhao glanced at him, and just as he was about to speak, she coldly looked away.

When Lin Zheng came downstairs, Lin Wanhua and Xia Zhirou had already continued chatting, praising Lin Shi every now and then.

Lin Wanhua: "Ah Zheng is here. We were just talking about when he was little. This child has been smart and active since he was a child. Who would have thought he would be so good at studying as well? It's all thanks to your good teaching. The old lady will be very happy to know."

Qin Zhao sat in the lounge area playing with building blocks by himself, completely ignoring Lin Wanhua's voice.

She insisted on making her presence felt: "Zhao Zhao... Zhao Zhao and Xiao Shi are the complete opposite, they're nothing alike."

"If two people grow up together, their personalities might even change."

Lin Shi has a good personality, she's different from him. That means she's inferior.

Two people grow up together, their personalities will change, and she might lead Lin Shi astray.

Qin Zhao pursed his lips and pulled out the building blocks.

Lin Zheng concluded: "She was good when she was young, and she was also very good when she was young."

Qin Zhao paused for a moment while pulling out the building blocks, then continued.

“Yes,” Lin Wanhua echoed. “Back then, the old lady thought Zhaozhao was a girl. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a boy and a girl together, making a perfect couple?”

When you told me that Arjun was carrying a boy, not only was I stunned, but the old lady was stunned too.

wow——

The stack of blocks collapsed with a crash, scattering across the table and carpet.

Lin Shi lowered his arms from his chest: "You're so stupid, you can even tip this over."

He sat down opposite her: "I'll play with you."

Qin Zhao felt a ringing in his ears. What had Lin Wanhua just said?
The old lady passed away a few years ago.

Did Lin Zheng know years ago that she was a boy?

Arjun is carrying a boy. No, that's not right.

Qin Zhao wondered if he had misheard.

How could she possibly be a boy?

Lin Zheng's voice carried a hint of authority: "Let's not talk about the past."

"Let's not talk about it." Lin Wanhua smiled and changed the subject. "Do you remember when the old lady consulted a fortune teller who said that the sisters would be prosperous in their childhood?"

Both babies were boys. If Ah-Qiong didn't have any, where would she have sisters when she was little? The old lady even said, "Of course you have some, isn't Zhi-Rou one?"

I think so too; the brother and sister bring each other good fortune.

It would be great to become sworn siblings and strengthen family ties, but Ah-Qiong doesn't agree.

Seeing that they have such a good relationship is wonderful. The old lady is relieved.

Lin Shi piled up the scattered building blocks: "Can you arrange them?"

He noticed that Qin Zhao's expression was a little awkward, and he was holding a building block in his hand without moving.

Lin Shi, realizing he was in the wrong, said in a low voice, "I didn't think that way."

"What's this talk of good fortune? I'm lucky enough on my own. I really like my younger brother."

Qin Zhao, however, wouldn't listen.

How could Qin Qiong and Lin Zheng not know the gender of their child?

They had absolutely no doubts!

unless--

What they lost was actually a boy!
Qin Zhao's blood suddenly turned cold, his forehead was covered in cold sweat, and he felt completely exhausted.

impossible.

There is an appraisal report.

Lin Wanhua must have misremembered.

She expected to hear Lin Zheng's rebuttal, but he didn't.

Lin Zheng: "It's getting late, I'll have the driver take you to the hotel."

"No need for all that trouble," Lin Wanhua said with a smile. "Rou Rou and I can stay at home, which will save us money. I'm used to taking care of the old lady before, so I'll be quiet and won't disturb you."

"It's no trouble at all." Lin Zheng said with a distant yet undeniable authority, "If you miss the old lady, go see her more often. Xiao Zhao will handle Zhirou's schooling; call him if you need anything. You don't need to come all the way here, it's too much of a journey."

Lin Wanhua was initially quite happy when she heard the beginning, but when she heard the latter part about leaving, her expression almost broke down: "Me too, I wanted to see you all, and Xiao Shi."

"He's grown up, and he'll be flying all over the place from now on." Lin Zheng poured himself a cup of tea.

The tea overflowed the teacup and flowed into the tea tray.

Lin Wanhua reminded him, "A-Zheng, it's overflowing."

Lin Zheng ignored him and continued pouring, then stopped: "You're right, it's overflowing. Water overflows when the container is full, and it's overflowing too much."

He poured out the water with practiced ease, then turned the cup upside down: "There's nothing left."

He smiled politely: "I'm out of tea. If you'd like some, cousin, you can ask at the hotel."

Even if Lin Wanhua were stupid, she wouldn't understand his implication. She stiffened her muscles and said, "Then I'll leave Zhirou's study abroad to you, her uncle. We'll contact Xiao Zhao if anything comes up."

Qin Zhao held a stack of building blocks in his hand and said in a pitifully soft voice, "You've always liked your younger brother since you were little."

No, Lin Shi nodded.

How did you know it was your younger brother?

"They told me."

I know everyone is anxious, but the issues left over from the previous chapters haven't been resolved yet. There are quite a few foreshadowing elements, and it's impossible to reveal them all in just two chapters. The complete revelation of their identities has been a recurring theme.
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