Chapter 25 – The Fake Young Master Outwits His Sister

Wei Changhe was shocked by Tang Xiao’s request. “Tang Xiao, calm down. Academic competitions are very difficult…”

“I’m calm, don’t worry, Principal, I’m confident,” Tang Xiao interrupted.

What was hard for others was not hard for Tang Xiao. It was simply about reading a few more books and memorizing a few sets of problems.

In the end, Wei Changhe relented. “Alright, if you can handle it, I’ll arrange it for you. The next competition is the biology contest the day after tomorrow in the afternoon. Are you sure you’re ready?”

Rationality told Wei Changhe that this was impossible—Tang Xiao was being too bold.

But Tang Xiao didn’t seem arrogant; in fact, he was quite calm and steady, which made Wei Changhe even more curious.

Tang Xiao nodded confidently. “No problem, arrange it.”

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Meanwhile, in the luxurious living room of the Tang family’s villa.

Tang Jie was still angrily complaining, “Tang Xiao really went too far. I’ve been so nice to him, and he’s treating me like this! He’s so full of himself now!”

“Su Lendie acted like I’m not her friend. She’s even defending Tang Xiao. It’s so frustrating! I’ve decided to stop talking to her for a week!”

Tang Xin spoke up, “Tang Xiao wasn’t like this before. Second sister, did you say something to him?”

Tang Jie was annoyed. “What could I have said to him? He’s the one who doesn’t respect us. Why are you defending him too?”

“I didn’t mean it like that…”

“Well, what do you mean then?”

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“Please, stop arguing!”

While the two were still quarreling, Tang Zijian came out.

His eyes were red, and he looked pitiful.

With tears streaming down his face, Tang Zijian said, “It’s all my fault. My presence has made everyone unhappy. Sister, I’ll leave now. Please let Brother Xiao come back…”

He looked reluctantly at Tang Jie and Tang Xin, then pretended to leave.

Tang Jie and Tang Xin hurriedly stopped him.

Tang Xin wiped away his tears, “My silly little brother, it’s not your fault. None of us blame you.”

Tang Jie grabbed his hand. “Yes, little Zijian, you are our real family. Our eighteen years of bond are real. Even if we were born to each other, there’s no connection with Tang Xiao.”

Tang Zijian sobbed uncontrollably, “But… I pushed Brother Xiao away… I’m not that important… Everyone would be better without me…”

He said this as though he was about to leave again, and Tang Jie and Tang Xin tried to persuade him for a long time.

Such a heartbreaking child.

Such a sensible brother, always thinking of sacrificing himself, even though no one blamed him.

The stark contrast between him and Tang Xiao, the cold and heartless person, was striking.

Tang Jie said, “Tang Xiao is the unimportant one. You’re our only brother. We’re unhappy because of Tang Xiao, not because of you.”

Tang Zijian, with a pitiful look, turned to Tang Xin and said, “Sister… maybe it wasn’t Brother Xiao’s fault the book got ruined… It’s all my fault. If I had noticed sooner, it wouldn’t have happened… I’ve seen you sad these past few days, and it makes me sad too…”

Tang Zijian looked so tormented.

Tang Xin had already felt guilty for wrongly blaming Tang Xiao, but seeing Tang Zijian cry, she felt even more guilty for him.

Yes, the past few days, she had truly neglected Zijian’s feelings.

She had been so caught up in her own sorrow.

But she forgot that Zijian was actually the softest-hearted and kindest of them all. He was the one most hurt by everything.

Filled with guilt, Tang Xin said, “Zijian, I’m sorry. It’s my fault for neglecting your feelings. I apologize to you.”

Tang Jie, ever close with Tang Xin, added, “Tang Xin, this isn’t your fault either. It’s all Tang Xiao’s doing. He never explained himself. His temper is terrible, and he’s never understood Zijian’s feelings. The one who’s hurt the most is still Zijian.”

Zijian cried harder, “No… I don’t blame Brother Xiao… It’s all my fault.”

Tang Xin said gently, “Zijian, stop crying. Didn’t you say you liked that Patek Philippe watch? I’ll take you to buy it today. And we can go have Italian food afterward. How about it? Can you forgive me?”

“Yeah, Zijian, just go out and have fun with your third sister. Don’t think about leaving us. We’re a family, we’ll always be together, right?” Tang Jie also persuaded.

Zijian nodded stubbornly, “Hmm…”

“Ha, our Zijian is the most sensible!” Tang Xin and Tang Jie both smiled.

Zijian, seeing that both sisters were supporting him, sighed in relief. Finally, he had managed to smooth things over.

Tang Xin had questioned him last time, and he had been a bit nervous. But today, he gave himself full marks for his performance!

Though he was crying on the outside, his thoughts were dark: Tang Xiao! Everything in the Tang family is mine. All the sisters belong to me! What do you have to fight me with? The only reason you survived last time was due to luck, but next time you won’t be so lucky.

Just as Tang Xin was about to take Zijian out, Tang Jie spoke up. “You two go ahead. I don’t have time. I have to meet with a director, and this might be for an action blockbuster.”

Zijian pouted. “But sister, I want to have lunch with you…”

Tang Jie’s heart warmed. My good brother, Zijian, is so considerate.

She patted his head. “Zijian, you’re so thoughtful. But this is really important to me. Next time, I’ll treat you. Just go with them this time.”

“Hmm~ My second sister is a big star! My sister is the best!” Zijian said, full of admiration.

“Hehe, I’m just okay.” Tang Jie smiled, feeling pleased. This younger brother was so sensible, like a true sibling. The other one was just an accident.

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That morning.

In the study room of Jiang’an City Library.

Three young people sat at a desk.

Tang Xiao finished reading his book and sneezed.

He apologized to the girl next to him, Xia Yuxi. “Sorry, I stayed up too late last night.”

Xia Yuxi blushed and shook her head. “It’s fine.”

How could she possibly mind?

She couldn’t stop thinking about how she was meeting Tang Xiao outside of school. It made her so happy.

I’m actually meeting Tang Xiao outside of campus! Is this a date? It’s a pity… we’re not alone.

Because Liu Zihao was also there.

Liu Zihao, sitting upright, turned to Tang Xiao and said, “Xiao, this is a library. Could you be a little more considerate? You’re scaring Yuxi.”

Liu Zihao’s tone was overly theatrical and pretentious.

Tang Xiao couldn’t help but comment, “Liu Zihao, can you stop talking in that fake voice? It’s really disgusting.”

“No, this is just how I talk.” Liu Zihao said seriously, casting a meaningful glance at Tang Xiao. “Can’t you see that the campus goddess, Xia Yuxi, is here?”

Liu Zihao was putting on an act because Xia Yuxi was present.

It was like when some guys play basketball and try too hard to impress a girl passing by, making a fool of themselves in the process.

Since Tang Xiao and Xia Yuxi were desk partners, they were used to it.

Liu Zihao continued, “I didn’t expect you to participate in the academic competition.”

Tang Xiao responded, “I didn’t expect you to be participating in it too.”

This afternoon was the Jiang’an City Biology Competition.

Of all the third-year students from Second High, it was just the three of them competing.

Xia Yuxi’s participation wasn’t surprising; she was excellent academically.

But Liu Zihao’s involvement in the competition was something Tang Xiao hadn’t expected.