Treasure Hunt: Tycoon's Priceless Runaway Wife

Chapter 1052 - 1050: Entangled

But this time, Zhu Qianying’s words were right on the mark!"Sister, you’re starting to talk nonsense again." Zhu Qianyu murmured quietly, feeling extremely guilty inside.

Liking a married man was something she definitely couldn’t let her sister know, otherwise, with her sister’s personality, she might break her legs!

Or else, she’d go and break Ji Huan’s legs!

Thinking about it, the latter possibility seemed more likely. After all, her sister was her own sister and would naturally side with her.

Thinking of this, Zhu Qianyu felt a slight, bittersweet comfort.

"Xiao Yu, you’re familiar with this area, lead the way to whatever you want to eat."

Xing Bailun started the car and set the direction.

"Whatever you guys want to eat, I’ll lead the way." Zhu Qianyu rarely felt like the host while the two of them were the guests.

All along, in their eyes, she was just a little girl.

"Heh, is Xiao Yu setting up a meal for Brother Lun?"

"Of course, it’s only right to treat those who come from afar instead of having them pay for a meal." Zhu Qianyu’s internship at Xinying paid well, and even though school had started, she only worked eight days a month and still received half a month’s salary.

Plus, with the card Xing Bailun gave her earlier and the hundred thousand Zhu Qianying transferred to her later, she was a little rich now, so what’s treating to a meal.

"Your sister loves Hunan cuisine, you lead the way."

Over the years, Zhu Qianyu had gotten used to Xing Bailun’s way of prioritizing her sister in everything. However, times were different now; her sister now had a boyfriend, so wasn’t Brother Aaron afraid of Young Master Yan overthinking things?

"Sister..." Zhu Qianyu leaned over to Zhu Qianying’s ear and asked softly, "Does Young Master Yan know about Brother Aaron?"

Zhu Qianying was stunned for a moment and then shook her head, "He doesn’t know, and it’s none of his business."

Now it was Zhu Qianyu’s turn to be dumfounded.

Yes, her sister and Young Master Yan, after all, were just an arrangement. Busy as Young Master Yan was, he probably didn’t even know Zhu Qianying had a sister, let alone that Aaron and her sister were just good friends.

The two sisters each drifted into thought until Xing Bailun asked how to get to the Hunan restaurant, and Zhu Qianyu leaned over the seatback to signal him to turn left at the next intersection and go straight for about 500 meters.

"How’s mom doing lately?" Zhu Qianyu, not daring to ask anything further, could only inquire about their mother.

"She’s still the same." Zhu Qianying seemed unwilling to say much about their mother either.

But only Zhu Qianyu knew that there wasn’t much worth mentioning about their mother, who spent decades in the same daily routine of getting up early to cook for their father and staying up late to prepare his midnight snacks. Those endless repeated days truly had nothing much worth saying.

Thinking of her mother, Zhu Qianyu felt more affirmed in her resolute stance against Ji Huan being the right decision.

She just didn’t know what would become of her sister and Young Master Yan in the future.

Zhu Qianyu wanted to know more about her sister and Young Master Yan, but it was clear her sister was unwilling to discuss it, only asking a few questions about Zhu Qianyu’s studies and internship before the car stopped at the Hunan restaurant.

The three entered a private room and sat down for tea.

"Xiao Yu, can you take a day off tomorrow? Is there any place fun nearby? Accompany us as we wander around."

Zhu Qianying wasn’t the type to not know what’s what, but she hadn’t had time to properly be with her younger sister for over half a year. This time, since they happened to come over, she might as well spend some time with this little girl.

Zhu Qianying’s suggestion made Zhu Qianyu hesitant for a moment, but she quickly nodded, "Mm, I’ll take you guys around tomorrow, just as well, I don’t have to work these two days."

Zhu Qianying didn’t ask too much, perhaps still somewhat restrained by Xing Bailun’s presence.

"Aaron and I have booked two double rooms at the hotel near your school entrance. After dinner, we’ll drive you back to the dorm to get a change of clothes."

Zhu Qianyu also had things she wanted to talk to her sister about, so she nodded in agreement upon hearing this.

The dishes were served quickly, and the three of them, being the straightforward types, finished their dinner in less than half an hour.

After the meal, Zhu Qianying said she was too full and asked Xing Bailun to drive back to the hotel alone, suggesting she and Zhu Qianyu could take their time walking back as it wasn’t far.

Xing Bailun knew the sisters wanted to have some private talk, so he instructed them to be careful and left them.

"Sister, is Young Master Yan good to you?" Zhu Qianyu, unhappy with her own relationships, hoped her sister could have a happy and fulfilling relationship.

After all those years, her sister had sacrificed so much for her and their mom, that she deserved a man who would treat her well and love her dearly.

Although her sister and Young Master Yan had a bit of a rocky start, it didn’t necessarily mean the outcome would be tragic.

"Just so-so..." Zhu Qianying’s answer cast a shadow over Zhu Qianyu’s heart.

"But his parents are quite nice to me."

Zhu Qianyu glanced sideways, looking at her sister who was only two years older than her.

In the twilight, her sister’s face showed determination and perseverance, which made Zhu Qianyu feel inadequate in comparison.

How could they be born of the same mother, yet her sister could face reality so bravely and strongly, even though things weren’t always ideal?

And yet she kept spinning around in a whirlpool, unable to break free.

"Take it slow, sister; you’re still young!" Zhu Qianyu comforted her sister.

Zhu Qianyu’s sorrow and worry seemed to be completely unnoticed by Zhu Qianying, who simply shrugged indifferently.

"Xiao Yu, why do you sound so gloomy, as if you’re the older sister? Don’t worry, I know how to handle my affairs. You, a little girl, why worry so much?"

Zhu Qianying said as she reached out to ruffle Zhu Qianyu’s hair.

Zhu Qianyu could only nod, "Oh, I understand."

The two sisters strolled slowly on the sidewalk, as the street lamps stretched their shadows long and far.

"Sister, do you think everyone has a destiny?" Zhu Qianyu suddenly asked.

Zhu Qianying took a few steps forward, turned around, and walked backward, her sharp eyes piercingly focused on Zhu Qianyu’s face.

"Xiao Yu, tell me honestly, are you still entangled with that married man from a few months ago?"

Zhu Qianying’s tone unusually turned serious and stern.

Zhu Qianyu didn’t expect her casual words to lead her sister to think so far.

"Sister, what are you thinking? How could that be, I’m not stupid~, knowing such men are the most dangerous, how could I get entangled with him?"

Zhu Qianyu firmly denied it!

Though she really wanted to find someone to talk to, she didn’t want her sister to worry.

Her sister already had enough to deal with, and as a younger sister, she couldn’t share her burdens or help in any way. On the contrary, she might just cause more trouble and frustration.

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