No way. The plotlines of a multitude of evening soap operas ran through You Xis head. Siblings?

You Xi shivered. All the animosity he harbored towards Yan Qingsi disappeared. No, they could not be siblings. He had not hooked up with her yet.

She rubbed the pendant on the necklace. Ive never seen it before, she said, her tone heavy.

Until she had a clear understanding of the situation, she would not say anything unnecessary.

Yan Qingsi You

Aunty Youre here. Ye Shaoguangs voice suddenly rang out from outside. He purposely raised his voice so that the occupants of the room could hear him.

You Xis expression changed. My moms here.

Yan Qingsi surveyed her surroundings. There was no way she was getting out. She immediately ducked into the bathroom.

Outside, Ye Shaoguang stood in front of Mrs. You.

Shaoguang, youre here. Why dont you go in?

Mrs. You possessed a calming demeanor, but anyone who saw her would immediately peg her as serene. This also made people feel that they could not get close to her. Her face was not young, but there was an unknown quality in it that made people easily forget her age crow lines were carved into her face, but at first glance, people only noticed her countenance, not her appearance.

Ye Shaoguang was polite before Mrs. You. I was with You Xi. Both of us had a small argument. Im waiting for his temper to blow over before going back in.

Ji Mianmian stood beside Ye Shaoguang; she looked at him anxiously. She realized that Ye Shaoguang felt no guilt whenever he lied, so much so that he appeared sincere. His mastery over the art of lying is incredible, she thought silently.

Mrs. You gave a small smile. I have no idea what to do with him. If not for you, hed probably be paralyzed. How is he still so reckless even at his age? Come in with me. Youre the only sane friend he has among all the deviants he mixes with. Id be worried for him if he frustrates you into walking away.

Ji Mianmian covertly tugged on Ye Shaoguang. Her goddess was still inside.

Ye Shaoguang did not move. Mrs. You why dont you go in first? he said. See if he has calmed down.

I see Sure. Mrs. You pushed the door open and entered the ward. She saw that the window was open. Why are the windows open while the air-con is on? she scolded. Whats the use then?

You Xis eyes darted toward the bathroom. Oh, I felt a little cold. Thats why I asked someone to help me open the windows.

What did you argue over with Shaoguang? Youre lucky that he saved you!

I whatever is between me and him is none of your business. You Xi had never hidden anything from his mother. He hesitated, then continued, Mom, is there another half to my necklace?

Mrs. Yous hand froze. Why are you suddenly asking?

Im just asking. The maidenhair tree leaf pendant isnt complete, so I thought that there would be another half.

Theres none. The necklace that you have is the only one of its kind.

Oh

Let Shaoguang in. You two are friends. You shouldnt be like this.

You Xi glanced at Ye Shaoguang, who stood near the door. Mom, my leg hurts, he said. Can you help me call a doctor

Of course! Mrs. You presumed that You Xi did not want her to listen to whatever he wanted to discuss with Ye Shaoguang. You better talk it out.

Yan Qingsi emerged from the bathroom immediately after Mrs. You left.

Ye Shaoguang shoved a key toward Yan Qingsi. You two go into the car first. Wait for me.

Heres your necklace. Yan Qingsi flung the necklace towards You Xi.