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173 You Are Charming and Kind. How Can Brother-In-Law Resist You?

If the paparazzi caught her talking about this, Ji Hanzhi would probably get canceled.

Even if she wanted to ruin Lin Wan and Li Yanchen’s relationship, she would only do it by using someone else. Why would she ever out herself in such a risky position?

“Du Xing… although I feel that the children are quite pitiful, I really can’t help you. If it was in the past, I would have listened to you. But now that he’s married, what can I do?” Ji Hanzhi refused.

“Sister, do you still like my brother-in-law?” Du Xing asked.

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Ji Hanzhi was stunned.

“You are hesitating, which means that you do have feelings for my brother-in-law. If he didn’t like you at that time, why would he even bother helping you? You are too straightforward and kind. You don’t know how to pretend in front of others like Lin Wan. Only a child who knows how to throw a tantrum can have milk. Brother-in-law has always been introverted. You didn’t even tell him that you liked him before. Look, even your friends are worried for you.” Du Xing tried her best to convince her.

After a moment of silence, Ji Hanzhi lowered her eyes. “I did try to confess to him three years ago. Although I didn’t say that I liked him directly, he still didn’t respond.”

“Sister, tell me. What did he say? Are you talking about that hotel incident? Brother-in-law is very straightforward and likes being direct about what he wants. But if he was on a business trip and you tried to disturb him, he is bound to be angry. He is very devoted to his work. In the past, when brother-in-law and Du Zheng went on business trips, he would always be busy, so sister went out by herself to shop and to eat,” explained Du Zheng.

“Sister, I will write you a message. Send it to my brother-in-law directly. I will also give you his address. I can find out when he is free. When the time is right, you can meet him. It would be better for you to meet him when he is on a business trip. Lin Wan won’t be around at that time,” continued Du Xing. “Which man can resist a woman who is beautiful, kind and intelligent? In terms of beauty, you aren’t any less than Lin Wan. Regarding capabilities, you are far better than her. I know you love him more than Lin Wan ever could. Lin Wan will only cause him trouble in the future!” Sensing that Ji Hanzhi was beginning to waver, Du Xing tried her hardest.

She clasped Ji Hanzhi’s hand on her own. “Sister, I am begging you. Xuanxuan and the other kids are in a dire situation. You are charming and kind. How can brother-in-law resist you? Maybe he has already fallen for you, but he has to save his face. If you don’t take the first step, he won’t either.”

“Sister Du Zheng loved me the most when she was alive, so I don’t want her children to suffer. I want to do something for them.”

Du Xing leaned and whispered in Ji Hanzhi’s ear, “Isn’t it normal for a successful man like brother-in-law to have an affair? Especially after his unforgettable first love left, he needed someone to distract himself. Brother-in-law and Lin Wan married so fast that I can’t help feeling that he did it just to forget sister Du Zheng.”

Ji Hanzhi had heard of the news between Du Zheng and Li Yanchen. They were said to be so in love that Li Yanchen had never wavered in his devotion toward her. They started a company together and their business became successful because they worked hand-in-hand.

Ji Hanzhi had once suspected that Li Yanchen had suddenly remarried because he had not been able to get over the death of his wife, and so he needed to be with someone to distract himself from feeling the loss for someone who had loved him very deeply. Du Xing’s words confirmed her suspicions.

Du Xing was Du Zheng’s sister. Since Li Yanchen loved his wife so much, he should have a high regard for Du Xing. Ji Hanzhi assumed that even if everything backfired, Li Yancheng wouldn’t pursue the matter further for the sake of his ex-wife’s family relations.

“What should I do?” Ji Hanzhi asked.

“I’ll tell you my brother-in-law’s address first. I’ll help you get close to him and create some space for you two to be alone. You just need to show off your charm,” Du Xing whispered her ridiculous plan.

Ji Hanzhi was dumbfounded. The woman had been successfully brainwashed by Du Xing.

At the Royal Water Bay, the sky had just brightened. Li Zexin was called to the ice-skating rink for a meet-up by Big Mouth, preserved Egg and the others.

Preserved Egg put on the ice skates for Li Zexin, ” “You’ve really joined the XX Dream Battle Team! Are you not going to play with us anymore?”

Chubby Jiang playfully punched Li Zexin’s shoulder. “How can you abandon us? I have been sad for almost a week!”

Li Zexin leaned against the stainless-steel railing of the ice-skating rink. “I’ve applied for an alternate account and I’m training now. I’ll still be with you guys. However, I’m about to enter the third year of junior high, so we should all put our energy into studying.”

“Are you confident you can get into Yun City High School? We definitely won’t be able to get in. If you get in and we don’t, we won’t be classmates anymore!” Preserved Egg was worried about high school.

“There’s still one year left. Can’t you guys work harder? Ms. Lin promised to study with me, so I can’t let her down. If the results of the first month’s test are not ideal, she won’t accompany me to study.” When Li Zexin mentioned Lin Wan, his eyes sparkled.

“Your stepmother wants a study partner? How is that possible?!” Chubby Jiang covered his mouth in shock.

“It took a lot of effort to convince her and Grandma Huang, but I’m still staying here. I will only be gone for dinner. Do you guys have any recommendations for nearby apartments?” Li Zexin was very much looking forward to his third year of junior high.

“You are a traitor!” Big Mouth put his hands on his hips and turned around angrily. Only his back faces Li Zexin.

Li Zexin walked in front and faced Big Mouth. “Oh, come on! I have become so skinny. If I don’t improve my health, how will I prepare for the exams? Besides, I will come back to the dormitory at night.”

“Did you deliberately suggest that so that your stepmother and your father can’t be together?” asked Chubby Jiang.

“No, my English is very bad, but Ms. Lin’s English is super good. She said that she can spend an hour after dinner to help me improve my grades. How great is that?!” Li Zexin chuckled.

“Your attitude toward your stepmother is different. You were always looking down on her in the show. Are you being sarcastic right now?” said Preserved Egg. “It sounds like you like her now.”

“Ms. Lin’s taste in some things is questionable but she is alright. She is not like dad. He is too cold and serious,” said Li Zexin. “Oh! If you find a house, try to find a bigger one. Ms. Lin has to do her live broadcast. She is very inspirational. If a salted fish like her can turn a new leaf in life and do something worthwhile, I will definitely be able to study well and get into high school. Anyway, I do like her.”

“Alright. It’ll be good if even one of us can get into Yun City High School. Can we come to your house occasionally to get a free meal?”

“Sure, but only once a week at most. Otherwise, Grandma Huang will be very tired. You guys eat too much.”

“Stingy!”

“Alright. Once a week is fine. Is everyone wearing your shoes? Let’s go. As usual, we’ll slide ten laps around the outer ring. Whoever reaches the finish line first can make the others do one thing they want.”

“I’m ready. Let’s begin!”