Chapter 206: Chapter 206: Dumb and Mean
Tuanzi was startled, flying behind the sofa with a ’whoosh,’ looking around warily as if there was an enemy attack.
[Miaomiao: There are no enemies, why did Little Gu suddenly scream?]
The voice of the system was somewhat sharp.
[Ancient Martial System: That wasn’t a scream, it was anger! Gu Chi is trying to get information!]
Today, it’s information about time travel; tomorrow, it’ll be about its existence!
Tuanzi tilted her head, instinctively pushing the candy to the other side, cheeks puffed up.
[Miaomiao: What did he say to make you so excited?]
The system felt powerless. The host didn’t even remember what Gu Chi asked; she answered on instinct.
Indeed, if you ambush when the host is eating candy, the success rate is much higher.
It suddenly remembered that the master had done something similar: bought a bag of pine nut candy for the host, ambushed when they ate, and as a result, the host got a head full of bumps but still tightly hugged the bag without letting go.
Tuanzi hid behind the sofa, squatting on the ground, rubbing her face with an innocent expression.
Speaking of which, Gu Chi seemed to have asked something just now. What was it?
"So Miaomiao is from the past," Tuanzi blinked, turned her head, and found Gu Chi crouching on the ground like her, "No wonder there are so many unexplained things about Miaomiao."
Years ago, the car accident convinced everyone that no one survived, yet four years later, the cousin returned.
"Can you tell me about ancient times?"
"Sure," Tuanzi scratched her head, "Gu Chi brother, do you believe in time travel?"
Gu Chi: "I believe whatever Miaomiao says."
Tuanzi’s eyebrows arched, and she even nudged Gu Chi lightly.
"As expected of Miaomiao’s brother, hehe."
She casually mentioned a few incidents, emphasizing her wisdom and bravery in ancient times.
"Miaomiao saved many people with her master!"
She was so animated, she almost performed on the spot.
[Ancient Martial System: Wait, Miaomiao, are you going to tell him?]
[Miaomiao: Why not?]
Tuanzi pouted unconsciously.
[Miaomiao: As long as I don’t mention Little Gu’s existence, it’s not breaking the agreement, right?]
[Ancient Martial System: That’s true, but he’s just a cousin. Are you really going to tell him? What if he tells others?]
Telling the two brothers was already the system’s limit of tolerance.
Hearing this, Tuanzi turned her head to look at him. The young artist with a refined demeanor, like a bamboo, looked at her with gentle eyes.
Tuanzi smiled.
[Miaomiao: He won’t tell anyone. Blood ties may vary, but feelings and kinship are unrelated. Even if he’s not a real brother, he’s still a brother Miaomiao trusts.]
The system was silent.
[Miaomiao: Haha, Little Gu, you probably daydreamed in master’s classes! These are the words of the master. Some parents and children guard against each other, while some people with no blood ties become each other’s most important family. Feelings are what matter!]
[Miaomiao: Little Gu doesn’t listen in class, so Miaomiao, the excellent student, needs to teach you.]
[Ancient Martial System: No, I didn’t!]
[Miaomiao: Yes, you did!]
The one-person, one-system argument played out in her mind, while Tuanzi managed to multitask, chatting with the system, boasting about past exploits to Gu Chi, and stretching out her little paw to try to grab another piece of candy.
After listening to the stories, Gu Chi directly lifted the candy jar.
"No more candy, it’ll cause cavities."
Tuanzi’s eyes widened as she watched Gu Chi put the jar back and even pulled out a small lock to lock the cabinet, putting the key in his pants pocket right in front of her.
[Miaomiao: Ahh, Gu Chi is a big meanie, listening to the story and not giving candy, that’s burning bridges!]
[Ancient Martial System: Now you realize it? You said you’d trust him.]
The little girl fumed like a pufferfish.
She angrily washed, changed clothes, and angrily rolled on the bed until she angrily fell asleep.
Gu Mo intended to stay up late; when engrossed, he tended to lose himself in research, a testament to his scientific spirit, though at the cost of his health.
Gu Chi knocked on the ajar door, smiling as the young professor looked over, "Brother, I have a secret to tell you."
Gu Mo: "?"
"Miaomiao traveled back to ancient times and then came back again."
Gu Mo blinked, commenting, "That’s great, she’s a rare lucky one."
Gu Chi squinted, "Brother, don’t you want to know about the night sky in ancient times? Don’t you want to know how ancient people explored the stars? They were wise."
Gu Mo was intrigued and stepped out to find his sister.
Once he was out, Gu Chi locked the study door and pocketed the key.
When Gu Mo turned back in confusion, he smiled, "Miaomiao’s asleep. If you’re curious, ask tomorrow."
Holding up the key, he said, "You can’t get in, now you can rest easily."
Gu Mo: "..."
The next day, Tuanzi was awakened by Gu Che’s incessant phone calls.
Groggily, she reached for her watch phone to answer.
"Second Brother?"
"Miaomiao," Gu Che’s voice was plaintive, "You promised to visit me on set. I’ve even bought cake and milk tea, and you still haven’t arrived."
Tuanzi instantly perked up.
"Cake and milk tea? Second brother, wait a bit, Miaomiao will be right there!"
In a fluster, she prepared to get out of bed, but once on the floor, her rationality pushed aside the cake and milk tea, "Wait, we still need to handle Gu Mo’s issue first."
Pouting, she recounted Gu Mo’s situation, "Maybe after solving it, it’ll be the second round, and Miaomiao can’t visit the set."
She vaguely heard teeth grinding noises.
"The police have already issued a report, the matter is resolved. Hurry over, or I’ll eat all the cake!"
Tuanzi hurried out, momentarily unsure whether she was more worried about Gu Mo or the cake.
Gu Chi and Gu Mo were already at the dining table, the former on the phone, the latter adding sugar to the soybean milk.
"You awake?"
Gu Mo kindly offered, "Want some sweet soybean milk?"
Tuanzi climbed up the chair, shaking her head, "I like sweet stuff, but not soybean milk. Miaomiao wants milk."
Gu Mo handed her a box of milk.
Just then, Gu Chi finished his call, smiling though a sharp glint flashed in his eyes.
Tuanzi stuffed a small steamed bun in her mouth, leaning in, "Second brother said the police report is out, how could it be so fast?"
Gu Chi responded honestly, "Because the person spreading rumors is a fool and just happened to be in Sea City."
They reported to the police in Sea City, and the person being in Sea City got taken in for questioning instantly.
The fiercer they were online, the more cowardly they were in reality, spilling everything before the police could even ask.
"The one who gave photos to the media to spread rumors is a junior called Wang Jinhui."
Gu Chi said ’Wang Jinhui,’ but his expression implied ’bastard.’
Seeing Tuanzi’s puzzled expression, he explained, "I’m his teacher for one of his courses; he failed his final exam last semester, tried bribing me but got rejected. He didn’t pass the retest this semester and held a grudge, spreading rumors online. That Zheng Pengcheng noticed the attention and joined in the rumors, trying to blackmail me for graduation."
The young artist spread his hands, looking a bit dangerous, "Don’t you think they’re ridiculous? One doesn’t attend class or do assignments properly, fails the final, and blames the teacher. Another doesn’t work hard, fails to meet graduation requirements, and blames the advisor. They don’t put in the effort and shift blame to others."
Tuanzi glanced at him, placing her little paw on his hand.
"Okay, okay, don’t get angry over foolish and wicked people, they will receive the punishment they deserve."