Forced into a romantic relationship.

Zhong Ling's personality is actually quite good, but her older sister has a terrible temper. Last time, she punched him without saying a word and her attitude afterwards was quite rude.

Although this punch gave him a chance to get close to Zhong Ling, if he doesn't find a way to deal with that woman, it will be difficult to have more interaction with Zhong Ling in the future.

So in a sense, Mo Yixia could indeed be considered an outside helper in this meeting, but Han Zhou didn't expect her to do anything.

Mo Yixia was about to speak when she suddenly shut her mouth. As the two approached the alley entrance, Zhong Ling, who was not far away, had already seen them and waved gently in their direction, looking somewhat reserved.

Han Zhou strode forward, about to strike up a conversation, but suddenly stopped in his tracks. He then noticed a figure standing in the alley, none other than Zhong Yin with an icy expression.

I never expected this woman to be here too...

Zhong Yin first stared at Mo Yixia for a while, finding it strange that this girl was wearing a mask and a baseball cap in the sweltering heat, before coldly looking at Han Zhou.

"This is between us. Why did you bring other people with you?"

Miss, I am the victim you assaulted. Your appalling attitude is very problematic...

Han Zhou was about to speak when he suddenly noticed that Zhong Yin was holding a wrench. Startled, he quickly pulled Mo Yixia back and asked warily, "Can you tell me why you carry this thing with you?"

This woman has a history of using violence without explanation, so he had to be careful. He was afraid that she might pick up a wrench and start a fight at the slightest provocation.

Mo Yixia glanced at him.

Of course, Zhong Yin couldn't tell the other person that she had brought a wrench because she was worried about danger. To be honest, she didn't want to see this person at all. She always felt that this guy had bad intentions. If she wasn't afraid that her sister would be bullied if she came alone, she wouldn't have bothered to come along.

Neither side seemed inclined to respond; each lost in their own thoughts, neither spoke, and the atmosphere immediately became tense.

Zhong Ling wanted to say something, but when she opened her mouth, she found that no one paid any attention to her. So she lowered her head in grievance and kept tugging at her somewhat worn-out little cloth bag.

Just as the atmosphere was about to freeze, an uneasy voice suddenly rang in everyone's ears.

"Brother, does this sister mean she doesn't want to see me?"

It was a voice I had never heard before.

Han Zhou chuckled, wondering which little girl had come here to look for her brother, but he suddenly froze, his gaze becoming blank, and goosebumps rose on his skin—because there was no one else present, and the one who had just spoken was actually Mo Yixia!

And the "brother" she was referring to was undoubtedly herself...

The reason Han Zhou didn't notice it immediately was because the guy's voice and tone had changed, sounding rather girlish and innocent.

If you can even do this kind of disguise, how can you say you're not a secret agent?

Han Zhou was astonished and wanted to tell the guy to stop causing trouble, when Zhong Yin's questioning voice rang out: "Is this your sister?"

Before Han Zhou could speak, Mo Yixia interjected, "Yes, I heard that my brother had a misunderstanding with you a few days ago. If he did anything wrong, I apologize on his behalf and ask that you forgive him."

"Although my brother is stupid, clumsy, lacks tact, and is shameless, he is definitely not a bad person. You shouldn't have hit him, and you must apologize to my brother for that!"

Her gaze was quite firm, conveying a tone that said, "You're not leaving until you apologize."

Zhong Yin was taken aback. She hadn't noticed the girl's height before, but now she realized that the girl was wearing a high school uniform, which meant that she was a few years younger than her sister and was indeed her little sister.

Her expression softened subconsciously as she explained, "The matter between us and your brother isn't that simple."

Mo Yixia seemed not to hear, and shook her head, saying, "Our family has been poor since I was little. My brother is about to go to university. To earn tuition, he's been tutoring a smart and beautiful girl for a while now. He works very hard every day, can't afford fish, and his brain has become dull. He even had to hide this injury from me..."

She recounted her family's hardships in this way, her terrible and exaggerated lines sounding just like a contestant on a talent show trying to gain sympathy on stage. Han Zhou was too embarrassed to listen, but Zhong Yin seemed to be quite taken with it, and soon her expression turned sorrowful.

Han Zhou was overjoyed, never expecting Mo Yixia to have such a skill.

Good, keep going. But it would be even better if this guy could hide those expensive shoes he's wearing a little when he's talking about how poor his family is...

Mo Yixia described her family's situation as extremely tragic, leaving Zhong Yin stunned. Her family's situation wasn't good either, so she could empathize more with someone in the same predicament.

Seeing that she still had some doubts, Zhong Ling whispered a reminder: "Sister, it's true, the screen of his phone is broken. I noticed it the other day."

Of course, she wasn't deliberately lowering her voice; it was just that her voice was only that loud...

Zhong Yin hesitated.

Chapter 54 What a coincidence!

It has to be said that Mo Yixia is a really good person; she's truly there for everyone when something happens.

Can you imagine a girl who usually teases you suddenly changing her tune, calling you "brother" over and over again, and constantly defending you in front of others?

Han Zhou hadn't really expected Mo Yixia to be of any help, but now he had to admit that bringing her along was a wise decision.

He doesn't have to do anything now, he just has to watch Mo Yixia keep playing the victim and putting pressure on Zhong Yin. In just a few words, she has portrayed the two of them as a brother and sister who lost their mother at a young age and whose father disappeared a few years ago, leaving them to depend on each other for survival.

But when he heard this, he understood what was going on.

Aside from the fact that there is no sibling relationship, the other two points are consistent with his true situation. His mother died early, which can be found out at school, but not many people know that his father is missing. Therefore, Mo Yixia, or rather Jiang Baiqian, may have known about his family situation in detail.

Mo Yixia, being a psychology student, didn't seem to have made a whim by suddenly pretending to be his sister. Instead, it was a well-timed move. Her tragic background and the sibling relationship of relying on each other for survival struck Zhong Yin's weak spot, causing her attitude to gradually soften from its initial coldness.

Han Zhou didn't sit idly by either, and took the opportunity to quickly explain what happened that day—actually, there wasn't much to explain, he just shifted all the blame onto Lin Anyu.

He consulted Lin Anyu on this point, and the latter not only had no complaints, but also sighed with satisfaction: "Not bad, not bad. It is said that brothers are like hands and feet, and women are like clothes, but when necessary, brothers can be the hands and feet of a centipede, and women can be clothes for winter. Han Zhou, you have grown up."

Han Zhou easily understood his subtext. He guessed that this guy was up to something again and was giving him a heads-up. Maybe in a couple of days, he would make him a "centipede's limbs".

Zhong Yin listened to his explanation with a cold face and asked, "You mean, it was your friend who really wanted to flirt with my sister, and you yourself didn't have any intention of getting close to her?"

She was clearly skeptical, turning to look at Zhong Ling, who nodded slightly, indicating that the situation that day was indeed as described.

However, in reality, Han Zhou's behavior that day actually showed that he was deliberately trying to get close to her, such as pretending to go to the supermarket together to buy things. But Zhong Ling did not say these things, so as not to make her sister suddenly angry again and ruin the atmosphere that had just eased up.

This was never a big deal; there was no need to make such a fuss.

"Judging from this woman's reaction, she seems quite averse to anyone getting close to her sister..."

Han Zhou secretly observed Zhong Yin's expression, feeling somewhat troubled and unsure how to respond.

If he were to honestly answer that he had no thoughts at all, it would seem too fake, and he might get away with it.

If you answer that you're interested, this woman might throw a tantrum on the spot, and you'll end up losing the chance to continue your relationship with Zhong Ling.

In this difficult situation, the all-powerful younger sister, Mo Yixia, stepped in just in time.

Suddenly, she said with some anticipation, "I do have an idea. My brother said that he brought me here not only to apologize to you, but also to clear up the misunderstanding and become your friend."

Han Zhou would definitely not have said this; it would have sounded deliberate. But when Mo Yixia said it, it sounded much more natural. She was clearly a senior high school girl, but her tone of voice made her sound young and sincere. No one would suspect that she had ulterior motives.

Of course, there's nothing inherently wrong with the statement itself; the problem mainly depends on the speaker's identity.

As she spoke, Mo Yixia took out a tissue to wipe the sweat from her neck, frowning slightly as if she were very hot.

Zhong Yin did not respond to her words, but she noticed this. Seeing that everyone was covered in sweat, she hesitated for a moment and said, "It's too hot outside. Let's talk at our house."

After saying that, he didn't say anything more, turned around and left, with Zhong Ling quickly following after him.

Han Zhou was stunned. In just a few words, not only did the woman's attitude become less bad, but she even allowed them to go to her house. Mo Yixia was too amazing!

Seeing that the two sisters ahead didn't turn around, he secretly winked at Mo Yixia, which made the latter frown secretly.

Mo Yixia moved closer, her tone returning to its usual coldness, and whispered, "Do I look like a wife going to great lengths to help her husband cheat?"

Han Zhou ignored those words, but could roughly guess what the guy was thinking: "Do you still suspect that I have some kind of purpose for this girl, so you plan to help me 'hunt' and observe my 'hunting' process in order to deduce my purpose for approaching you?"

Mo Yixia's eyes remained calm, and she did not speak.

Han Zhou smiled and said, "But there's definitely more than one reason. You actually wanted to help me, right? Thank you, my dear sister."

He deliberately emphasized and prolonged the pronunciation of "sister," making it sound rather lewd.

"You're welcome, dear brother."

Mo Yixia followed suit and managed to pronounce "brother" in a slightly coquettish tone.

"..."

The air was briefly still.

"That's disgusting," Mo Yixia said.

"really."

"But you're still the more disgusting one."

"Don't be modest, I just got goosebumps."

"..."

The two of them lagged slightly behind the Zhong sisters and soon arrived in front of a large door.

Zhong Ling's house is located at the end of the alley. It is an old house with a small courtyard. The courtyard is not big. A stone path leads from the gate to the house. The rest of the ground is flat dirt. There is a piece of land that has been fenced off as a field, where plants seem to be growing.

Near the wall grows a sturdy tree with lush foliage. From its thick branches hangs a thin rope, which extends to the other side of the wall where freshly washed clothes are drying.

Han Zhou looked around, feeling as if he had stepped into a rural courtyard.

The living room was small and simply furnished. There was no sofa, but there were plenty of stools. Zhong Yin first brought over two stools, then brought out two electric fans from the room, plugged them in and turned them on, saying, "The air conditioner is only in the bedroom, so please make do with this."

A girl's bedroom is definitely not a place you can just walk into. Han Zhou didn't care, and Mo Yixia had no objection either.

To be honest, as the daughter of a wealthy family, Han Zhou has never seen any signs of being spoiled or pampered in Mo Yixia. You know, Lin Anyu is quite particular, for example, he only eats popsicles that cost more than five yuan, he never wears cheap clothes, and even his underwear has to be brand name. It's not that he's showing off, he just doesn't want to mistreat himself.

In contrast, Mo Yixia basically only wears her school uniform everywhere except for her expensive shoes. She takes the subway and taxis most of the time when she goes out, and she is not picky about food except for fish. If she didn't say it herself, probably no one would think she was rich.

Zhong Ling picked up the cup from the table, opened her mouth slightly as if to say something, but still made no sound. However, Mo Yixia seemed to hear her clearly and smiled, "Ice water is fine, thank you."

Zhong Ling paused for a moment, then quickly left with the cup in her hand.

Han Zhou was somewhat surprised and quickly lowered his voice to ask, "Can you hear what she's saying?"

Mo Yixia said calmly, "I can't hear clearly, but as long as we pay attention to her lips and combine that with the way she picked up the cup just now, we can roughly judge that she was asking us what kind of water we wanted to drink."

Han Zhou was greatly impressed and quickly wrote down the idea. He felt even more that bringing Mo Yixia along was a wise move. With a glint in his eye, he jokingly encouraged her, "Why don't you learn lip reading and become my translator in the future?"

Mo Yixia glanced at him: "I can accept having your wife help you seduce a mistress once, but do you expect me to watch you two do such filthy things every time?"

She still says surprising things, but Han Zhou is used to it.

Just then, Zhong Yin walked over, frowning, and said, "What are you talking about? Dogs?"

Han Zhou's heart tightened. Luckily, the guy hadn't heard him clearly, or he would have definitely gotten a wrench. He quickly smiled and said, "It's nothing. It's just that my sister thinks this yard is a good place to keep a dog. She really likes small animals."

Mo Yixia smiled sweetly and chimed in, "Yes, yes, our house is small and we can't keep a dog, so my brother has always slept at the door to guard the house."

This guy… Han Zhou’s lips twitched.

Zhong Yin said, "I'm not good at raising animals. Xiao Ling has to go to school and doesn't have time to raise these things. Besides, there's nothing to steal from our house, so we don't need a dog to guard it."

After pondering for a moment, Mo Yixia actually took the initiative to inquire about information: "Is Sister Ling in college?"