Episode 3

Luyun's anger surged like a demonic claw climbing out of hell, tearing at his nerves frantically. Wu Wende was scared and quickly reached out to stroke Luyun's cheek. "Child, child, I tell you these things just so you won't be kept in the dark, not so you'll go and do something foolish!" He was afraid to reveal the truth to Luyun, fearing that he would cause trouble for the Excel Real Estate, which would bring him no benefit. The power behind Excel Real Estate was terrifying. The old man rubbed his wrinkled palms on his face and brought Luyun back to his senses. "I'm sorry, Grandpa Wu. I frightened you." "Child, promise Grandpa that you won't investigate the past anymore, okay?" Wu Wende pleaded. Luyun suppressed his anger and assured him, "Don't worry, Grandpa Wu. I won't do anything foolish." "Good child." Wu Wende heaved a sigh of relief and suddenly remembered something, smiling, "Your sisters would be very happy if they knew you were still alive." Luyun's body shook, "My sisters, are they okay?" "They're doing well. They have their own careers now, and they even send me money every month... Oh, right, I have their photos here." Photos? Luyun's eyes lit up - fifteen years had passed, and he had no idea what his sisters looked like now - whether they were pretty or not. Of course, regardless of their appearance, they were the women Luyun loved most in his life. Wu Wende went into the house and carefully took out a stack of photos from the drawer.

Luyun eagerly opened the envelope and just took a quick glance before almost dropping her eyeballs in shock. "They...are they really my sisters?" Luyun couldn't believe her eyes, not because her sisters were ugly, but because they were all ravishing beauties, all of them goddess-like. Wu Wende chuckled and said, "Not only are your sisters beautiful, but they are also all very outstanding!" Luyun wholeheartedly believed him. Meanwhile, once Wang Gang had finally caught his breath, he crawled to Wu Wende's feet with a pitiful, woeful expression. "Grandfather Wu, please give me 200 thousand yuan. I really need the money." Obviously, he was planning to play the sympathy card. Wu Wende had been chatting happily with Luyun at first, but after hearing Wang Gang's request, his good mood instantly evaporated and he angrily rebuked him, "You ungrateful child! How dare you ask for money from me?" "That's not it, Grandfather Wu. It's just that I...I..." "What's wrong with you? Quickly speak up. Is it because you've gotten yourself into trouble outside?" Seeing that he couldn't keep his secret any longer, Wang Gang had no choice but to nervously confess, "It's because I owe a debt to the casino. They said...if I don't pay it back within a week, they'll chop off my hands." "What?! How dare you go gambling! I'm going to kill you, you scoundrel!" Wu Wende was furious to learn that Wang Gang had incurred a gambling debt, and he grabbed a broom and started to hit him. Wang Gang didn't dodge. He pleaded, "I know I was foolish. But the situation is what it is. There's no other way...that's why I had to ask you for the money..."

"You despicable thing! Are you trying to drive me insane?" Wu Wende was almost driven crazy. And at that moment, a clear, cold voice came from a distance: "Wang Gang, I warned you not to make Grandpa Wu angry anymore. Why do you keep disobeying?" A tall woman walked into the courtyard. She had exquisite features, a cold temperament, and long black hair high up on her head, displaying regal elegance. Even in a white, sophisticated ladies' suit, her curvy figure couldn't be concealed, exuding goddess-like vibes. It was incredibly stunning! At first glance, Lu Yun was deeply attracted, and his eyes became a bit moist. It was his elder sister, whom he hadn't seen in fifteen years: Ye Qingcheng. Compared to the photos Lu Yun had just seen, his elder sister was exceedingly beautiful, but also more aloof. At the same time, Ye Qingcheng noticed him too. As their eyes met, Ye Qingcheng's delicate body trembled slightly, showing a hint of surprise in her beautiful eyes. Still, she quickly returned to her usual calmness, as if nothing had happened. "Wang Gang, for Grandpa Wu's sake, I'll help you one last time. If you dare to mess around again, I'll break your legs." In order not to upset Grandpa Wu, Ye Qingcheng wrote a check for 200,000 yuan and threw it to Wang Gang. Wang Gang was overjoyed, "Thank you, elder sister." "Don't call me elder sister; it disgusts me," Ye Qingcheng said disgustedly. "Hehe..." Wang Gang grinned shamelessly. Now that he had the money, it didn't matter how Ye Qingcheng acted towards him. "Sis, it's me."

At this moment, Lu Yun couldn't hold back any longer and softly called out. Five years of military service had forged Lu Yun's tough personality, and he never showed any fear, even in the face of millions of soldiers. However, at this moment, he was nervous when he saw his elder sister, Ye Qingcheng, who was so close. Even iron men have tender feelings. Lu Yun's tenderness was his seven sisters. Ye Qingcheng's delicate body trembled suddenly. This call brought her thoughts back to fifteen years ago when she thought of her beloved younger brother. She stiffly turned her neck and looked at the slightly familiar face, her voice trembling: "You are...you are..." Ye Qingcheng couldn't believe it. When she first came in, she saw Lu Yun and thought that this young man looked very similar to her brother who died in a fire. But she didn't dare to recognize him, afraid of being disappointed. Even if Lu Yun now called her 'sister' and his tone and expression were so similar to her brother's, she still couldn't believe it. It wasn't until Wu Wendesmiled and said, "Qingcheng, he is your brother Lu Yun. Lu Yun has come back." "Lu Yun..." Ye Qingcheng was shocked. Was her brother Lu Yun really back? "Sister, it's me. I'm back." Lu Yun gently smiled and walked up to his elder sister and gave her a hug. Ye Qingcheng's soft body tightened instantly, and she suddenly showed some resistance, but it wasn't too obvious. "Lu Yun, it's really you! You're back, and your sister is really happy!"

Ye Qingcheng spoke these words but her body moved back slightly and she struggled out of Lu Yun's embrace.

Lu Yun was stunned.

His elder sister's reaction was somewhat unexpected.

She didn't react as excitedly as he had imagined, nor did she ask him how he survived the big fire.

This feeling was like two old friends who hadn't seen each other in a long time, greeting each other.

That's all there was to it.

After fifteen years, have they really become estranged?

Lu Yun's mouth was bitter, suddenly realizing a serious problem. Could his elder sister have already started her own family, that's why she's avoiding him?

After all, they were only considered siblings without any blood relation.

If that were really the case, Lu Yun could only sincerely wish her well.

Wu Wende did not notice the subtle atmosphere in the air, cheerfully leading the two to their seats and chatting about everyday life.

During this time, Ye Qingcheng also didn't ask Lu Yun about himself.

Lu Yun's feeling of sourness in his heart intensified.

Perhaps, they really have become estranged!

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