I organized my words and told her about the situation, basically Xi Qiao had come from France to find me, and she wanted to marry me.

So I ran away.

"You..." My sister looked at me as if I were an idiot.

"Is there something wrong with your brain? Xi's condition is so good, others can't wait to marry her."

What the heck! My sister, you don't understand my feelings at all. It's Xi Qiao! I've been bullied by her since I was a child, and you know it! And you even thought of pushing me into the lion's den!

"Sis, I'm considering this for your sake. Look, you're not even married yet. If I go first, wouldn’t it be like I’m disrespecting you?"

Though I wanted to argue, our immediate priority was to get my sister on my side. After all, the more people, the stronger we are. Clearly, our parents had defected.

"Hmm..." Yang Xiang seemed hesitant.

I didn't quite understand her feelings. She held a beer in her hand but didn't take a sip. She looked like she was deep in thought. I wondered what she could be thinking about.

"I don't want you to get married so early either..." My sister took a sip of beer, looking a bit depressed.

This felt like success. Since we had a common understanding, it should be easier from here. After all, my sister has been single for a long time, and it would definitely be hard for her to accept if I suddenly got married.

"Xi must be looking for me. It won't be long before she gets my address from mom and then she'll definitely show up here. When that happens, it's all up to you, Sis."

With my strength alone, it was obvious that I couldn't revert the situation. At this point, I needed an ally. It was clear that I couldn't rely on our parents anymore. My only hope was Yang Xiang.

"Okay."

That's my sister! Even though she's always bossed me around since we were kids, I knew she could be relied upon in crucial times. I was really moved.

"Go back to your room. I'll stay in the living room. When Xi shows up, I'll handle it for you."

Perhaps due to the bit of beer she had, Yang Xiang seemed quite spirited, like an elite soldier ready to charge at the shout of "Hurrah". Truly my sister.

"I'm depending on you!" I emotionally gave her a thumbs up. Tears welled up in my eyes as I realized that I had misunderstood her all this while. She really cared about me, my sister.

I returned to my room, while my sister turned on the TV in the living room. And that was when I realized my sister's reliability. True colors show during difficult times indeed.

Humph, Xi Qiao, what can you do now? No matter how capable you are, you can't get past the line of defense of a single lady.

Having been tired all afternoon, I felt sleepy and dozed off as soon as I lay down on my bed. But with someone keeping a watch in the living room, I wasn't too worried.

I'm relying on you... Sis...

...

As I slept, Yang Xiang sat on the couch with her legs curled up, drinking beer and watching TV.

The TV was airing the season's popular anime. From her appearance, you wouldn't think she watched such stuff. But that was the reality, hence it was a bit awkward and cringeworthy.

My little brother is getting married...

The sister took a sip of her beer, her focus nowhere near the TV.

Why am I feeling so heartbroken... why...

Yang Xiang put the beer down and sighed, rocking back and forth as she hugged her knees. Far from acting like an adult, she seemed like a small child.

I want to get married too...

As mentioned before, my sister is already twenty-eight. Despite her youth, she hasn't even dated.

It's not that no one liked her. In fact, in high school and college, there were a lot of guys who pursued her. But due to some special reason, she's still single.

Sigh... forget it. Driving away prospective partners by getting all sentimental when holding a beer won't help. I should act more composed.

Though she said that, she took another big gulp of her beer.

The bitter beer messing with my feelings...

I definitely can't let Tian get married so soon.

As my sister was lamenting her life, there was a sudden knock on the door. My sister cast a glance in its direction and quietly put down her beer.

"..."

Has she come?

My sister walked to the door and opened it.

Sure enough, a young girl was standing outside. According to the photo I had shown her, it was definitely Xi Qiao.

"Long time no see, Sis."

Xi Qiao stood at the door with her hands tied behind her. She looked well-behaved and even had a sweet mouth. She was just like an angel.However, Yang Xiang was standing halfway behind the door, obviously showing no intention of letting Xi Qiao in.

"Oh, it's little Xi. What can I do for you?" My sister put on a smile, which, in my view, was the fake one typically exchanged amongst women, the meaning was clear and not as friendly as it appeared on the surface.

"I'm here to find Xiao Tian~" Xi Qiao was still smiling brightly, like an innocent angel who seemed to know nothing, making people let down their guards. Besides, she was adorable.

"Oh, he's not in."

My sister responded almost without hesitation.

The atmosphere turned slightly stiff. Two beauties, one older, one younger, now locked in a standoff. Xi Qiao, with a smile on her face, seemed not at all surprised.

"Um... sister."

"Hmm?"

The face of Xi Qiao darkens, but my sister didn't notice it at all.

"I've specially prepared a gift for you~."

"Huh?"