Chapter 315: Hanhang Continues to Have Fun
“Coach.” He Xue couldn’t contain herself anymore. “Bai Lan is just looking for her sister! Besides, the training was already over. This is such a rare competition, don’t you think it’s a bit cruel to make her leave like this?”
“Cruel? Do you know she was reported? If she hadn’t gone there, none of this would have happened! My mind is made up.”
Seeing that He Xue still wanted to defend Bai Lan, she interrupted, “Forget it, I’m fine. You all just focus on cheering during the match.” With a forced smile, Bai Lan turned and left, walking faster and faster until she disappeared from view.
With Bai Lan gone, the morale of the Tianshui No. 4 High School Hope Team dropped significantly. It wasn’t just He Xue; many others thought the coach was being a bit excessive. Time didn’t wait for them. Shortly after Bai Lan left, the principal of No. 1 High School and various judges finished their speeches, declaring the first Campus Yo-Yo Competition of Tianshui City officially started.
The first teams to compete were the Flying Birds from Chengbei Middle School and the Radiant Sun team from Tianshui No. 3 High School.
Since this was the first time holding a campus yo-yo competition, and considering the skill levels of the participants, the rules were quite simple: each side would send out ten yo-yo players to compete in a battle royal, and the team that lost all their players first would be eliminated—no second chances.
With an upbeat music score, both teams stepped onto the stage to introduce themselves, then the rest exited to let the first competitors take the field.
Bai Lan might have left the playground, but she hadn’t left the school; she was hiding in a distant corner to secretly watch the match. After all, her sister was one of the competitors!
Of course, there was a downside: Bai Lan was too far away to see the yo-yos clearly. But Coach Huang Ze didn’t let her get closer to the big playground. Otherwise, she could wander around like those No. 1 High School students, enjoying the match. Suddenly, Bai Lan seemed to have an idea. She looked around to ensure no one was watching and quickly snatched off her wig…
What about her Tianshui No. 4 uniform?
No problem, her shirt underneath wasn’t. Without hesitation, Bai Lan took off her school jacket and tied it around her waist. Luckily, she hadn’t put on those awful school pants, or she wouldn’t have dared to do this.
Now, a vibrant and energetic beauty—Bai Lan—was ready to shine!
Using her fingers like a comb to tidy her long hair, Bai Lan thought she was all set and put her cap back on, heading toward the playground.
Predictably, this adorable girl caught the attention of many No. 1 High students along the way. How come they had never seen her around before? Was she from another school? But weren’t they all sitting down watching the competition?
Bai Lan didn’t care what they thought. Her gaze was set on the match—she couldn’t compete, but watching was still a treat, right? “Classmate~”
A voice from behind snapped Bai Lan out of her daze. She turned to find a boy in a No. 1 High uniform. “Is there something?”
“Uh… um… are you a student from No. 1 High?” Seeing Bai Lan looking at him, the boy got a bit shy and bashful.
Of course, Bai Lan noticed. But she wasn’t one to be overly coy; she thought he must be slightly off to be shy around her. “Nope.”
After answering the boy, Bai Lan returned her focus to the competition stage. Their skills might be a bit lacking, but she loved watching—it gave her a slight sense of accomplishment.
“Uh… can I have your QQ number? Let’s be friends?”
“No interest.”
Bai Lan shot the boy a glance and then moved to leave. If he kept this up, she would probably d*e of embarrassment.
“Haha, I told you that you can’t flirt with girls, right? Just watch me.”
A trendy boy with bangs patted the shy one on the shoulder, then, trying to prove himself, he confidently chased after Bai Lan, “Hey, can I have your QQ number too?”
Clearly, this guy had some guts. But Bai Lan was still her usual self. “Not interested. Go find someone else.” With that, she turned to find another spot to enjoy the match, but her ID was really causing trouble.
“Honestly, dating a boy as a girl isn’t such a bad experience. I recommend you try it.”
“Pfft, if you want to try it, go ahead, I’m going back!”
“I’m just looking out for you.”
“If that’s the case, hurry up and find a way for me to go back!”
“…”
Seeing Bai Lan being so dismissive, the boy got anxious and reached out to grab her arm to stop her.
Just then, a girl approached from behind and slapped the boy’s hand away. “What do you want with my sister?” Yep, this girl was Bai Lin. At first, she thought she’d mistaken her eyes, but upon getting closer, she confirmed the beautiful girl was indeed her sister, Bai Lan. “Sis, what are you doing here?”
Bai Lan was equally taken aback. How on earth was her sister at this competition? Shouldn’t she be sitting in the competitors’ chairs right now?
Bai Lin affectionately wrapped her arm around Bai Lan’s shoulders without a hint of anger. “What’s this? Why are you running around instead of sitting nicely? You don’t like being out and about like this, do you?”
Bai Lan opened her mouth to reply but noticed others around. She looked at the boy and decided to send him off. “If you have something to say, go ahead, but I hope it’s not about the same thing as before.”
Well, with Bai Lan’s sister around, the boy seemed to get intimidated. After all, he had just been slapped by her sister. “N-no… nothing. You two chat, okay?” And with that, he hurried off like a scared rabbit.
Looking at the boy and then back at her sister, Bai Lin suddenly seemed to think of something and a smirk appeared on her face. “Little Lan, do you like that type of boy?”
“Stop joking around!” Bai Lan didn’t want to be misunderstood by her sister like this. “How could I possibly like boys? That’ll never happen!”
“But you’re a girl now. Liking boys isn’t embarrassing.” Even though she knew Bai Lan must be anxious, this teasing was just too fun for her. Only when she saw Bai Lan’s eyes brimming with tears did Bai Lin stop. “Alright, alright. I get it, Little Lan doesn’t like boys. Now, can you tell your sister why you’re here?”
That question made Bai Lan feel a bit wronged. “I was just trying to find you, but I got reported by those people. Now the coach has canceled my entry and won’t let me watch the match, so I had no choice but to find a way to watch you.”
Hearing this, Bai Lin got furious. “What kind of coach is that? Come on, let’s go find him. I’ll vouch for you.” With that, Bai Lin grabbed Bai Lan’s arm, intending to drag her off.
But Bai Lan stood her ground. “Forget it! They don’t want me around, so I’ll just stay here and watch the match. You do your best out there, sis!”
Seeing the smile on Bai Lan’s face, Bai Lin thought it was a facade. If she wanted to cry, then just let it out. Why smile?
Without hesitation, Bai Lin embraced her cute sister and gently patted her back for comfort. “It’s okay, if you don’t want to go, then don’t. Just wait here; I’ll find you a seat.”
“N-no…”
Bai Lan wanted to refuse, but Bai Lin wouldn’t have it. “Stand here and don’t move, or I’ll spank you.” Bai Lan: “…”
Then Bai Lin took off her own No. 1 school jacket, draping it over Bai Lan’s shoulders. “When will you realize you’re a girl? Look at your chest! You should be wearing it, but you’re not—what a waste!”
Bai Lan glanced down at her chest, and lo and behold…when did that happen? Wasn’t sure if their mom had even noticed. Seeing the blush creeping onto Bai Lan’s face, Bai Lin smirked, “Alright, wait here a minute. I’ll be right back.”
Saying that, Bai Lin dashed off.
Bai Lan couldn’t believe her sister had recognized her so quickly among all these people—it was almost too easy. Soon enough, Bai Lin returned, carrying a chair. “Okay, Little Lan! Sit here and watch the match. I’ll come get you when it’s time for lunch.”
Bai Lan glanced at the chair, then at her sweaty sister. She couldn’t refuse. “Th-thank you, sis.”
“Don’t mention it, taking care of my little sister is what I should do.”
After giving Bai Lan a head pat, Bai Lin hesitated to leave. “Alright, I’m heading back to prepare for the match. Don’t wander off, okay?” “Yeah, good luck, sis.”
Just then, both Bai Lin and Bai Lan heard the announcement: “Next match, Tianshui No. 4 Hope Team against the Invincible Team from Tianli Middle School.” Bai Lan perked up. Although she wasn’t eligible to compete, she was still super interested in the Hope Team’s match.
Bai Lin felt the same. How dare they kick Bai Lan out! She hoped they would lose.
Chapter 316: The Last Chapter Had Errors
“Y-yeah, yeah, I get it. Don’t worry, I know what to do from now on.”
Lin Jie chuckled awkwardly. After this little journey, he understood Jiang Kekai’s feelings for Xia Yu, so it was best not to court disaster anymore. Otherwise, Jiang Kekai might make him regret it.
Seeing Lin Jie catch on, Jiang Kekai didn’t press him anymore and told the bodyguard driving, “Sorry for the trouble, but after this, you can take a paid day off.”
“Sure, thank you, Young Lady.”
The bodyguard was clearly thrilled—paid time off? What a wonderful treat! But Lin Jie in the car felt a bit aggrieved. “…Is it really necessary?”
Jiang Kekai ignored him, took her sister’s hand, and headed back to the Jiang family’s villa; otherwise, if they stayed out in the wind any longer, they’d get sick.
Once back at the villa, Jiang Hanhang expressed her dissatisfaction with Jiang Kekai’s way of handling things. “Sister, are you really letting him off the hook? Don’t forget he used to compete with you for Xia Yu.”
“So what? The Lin family did save Xia Yu’s life once.” With a contemplative look, Jiang Kekai asked her sister, “By the way, how are things going with Xia Ling? Need me to give you some pointers?”
Jiang Hanhang shot her sister a glare. “Please, you can’t even get Xia Yu and you’re giving me advice? How shameless!”
Just as the two sisters were bickering, a sudden stern voice interrupted, causing their previously cheerful mood to plummet. “You’re back? I thought you were planning to celebrate New Year’s at someone else’s home!”
Indeed, it was their grandfather, Jiang Heng. He had already received news from the bodyguards before Jiang Kekai and Jiang Hanhang arrived, so he showed up right on time.
“Grand… Grandpa.”
When they saw Jiang Heng, a wave of recent unpleasant memories flooded back, leading to a somewhat delicate emotional state. They didn’t hate him as much but no longer adored him as much either.
Grandpa Jiang Heng noticed the change in his granddaughters and sighed heavily. Clutching his expensive-looking cane, he moved closer to Jiang Kekai and Jiang Hanhang. “I’ve arranged a few potential suitors for you. After the New Year, let’s find an opportunity to meet and see how you feel. If you like them, just go ahead and get engaged.”
The shocking announcement left both Jiang Kekai and Jiang Hanhang stunned. Is coming home this thrilling nowadays? After recovering, Jiang Hanhang was the first to reject. “I don’t want that! I’m too young! I’m not going anywhere!”
“Yeah.” Jiang Kekai shared a look of exasperation with their grandpa. “You don’t need to worry about this, Grandpa. Hanhang and I can handle it.”
“How will you handle it?” Jiang Heng inquired, focusing on Jiang Kekai. “I thought you’d be more sensible, yet you have the audacity to fall for that boy? While it’s true we owe her family a debt, that doesn’t mean she deserves to join the Jiang family.”
Unbeknownst to him, Jiang Kekai’s hands turned into fists, but remembering he was her grandpa, she had to keep her temper in check. “Anyway, I’ll be the master of my own decisions from now on—no need for you to manage it.”
After that, Jiang Kekai didn’t want to engage her grandfather anymore and turned to leave, grabbing her sister Jiang Hanhang along with her. Watching his disobedient granddaughters, Jiang Heng pounded his cane against the floor in frustration. “You think you’ve grown wings, huh?”
What he hoped would be a good conversation with his granddaughters had spiraled into this outcome. Jiang Heng felt disappointed in Jiang Kekai and Jiang Hanhang. Why didn’t they understand the importance of social standings?
All of this was intricately observed by Jiang Bin, who remained hidden in the shadows. He had no idea how to respond to his father’s behavior. It appeared the New Year might be a rather gloomy one for them.
Soon, Jiang Bin approached his eldest daughter, Jiang Kekai, successfully intercepting her before she got into her room.
“How was it? Did you have fun over there?”
“Not bad, but why didn’t you stop Grandpa from meddling? There’s no way I’m going to that matchmaker. It’s not a huge deal.”
Seeing his daughter sporting a little adult demeanor made Jiang Bin hesitant to ruffle her hair. Instead, he awkwardly patted Xia Ling’s head on the side. “Actually, this isn’t my idea. It’s your second uncle’s. All those suitors were recommended to your grandpa by him. Ever since he returned from abroad, things have gotten complicated.”
“Is it him again? So, they are all foreigners?”
“More or less.”
“I get it.” Jiang Kekai thought for a moment, then raised her head, her voice startling. “Dad, are you interested in snatching back the businesses our second uncle has overseas?”
Gasp!
That comment left Jiang Bin in shock. He hurriedly rebutted his daughter, “Xiao Ning, how can you think like that? If your grandpa finds out, I’m finished!”
Jiang Kekai rolled her eyes at her dad. “Is that all you’ve got? Don’t tell me you can’t see through your second uncle’s intentions. He’s already making Grandpa inch toward his side—if you don’t do anything, just wait to be out of the picture.”
Jiang Bin sighed deeply, feeling helpless. “Actually, I’ve already set some defenses abroad. Those people aren’t from our Jiang family. I don’t want to create any significant conflict unless it comes to that. After all, we’re family.”
“In short, Dad, you still allowed this to happen.” Jiang Hanhang shot her father a glare, then snuggled behind her sister, continuing to chat. “Unlike me and Sister, our relationship will always be good, right, Sis?”
As she said that, Jiang Hanhang playfully nudged Jiang Kekai’s cheek. Besides Xia Yu, she was probably the only one brave enough to do that. Jiang Kekai: “…”
Banning this little rascal from her personal space, Jiang Kekai didn’t forget to give her a playful knock. “Stop fooling around; we’re discussing serious matters here.”
“Oh～” Jiang Hanhang covered her little head, looking supremely innocent. “Sister, I want to sleep with you tonight. It’s too cold to sleep alone.”
Jiang Kekai: “…Fine, but you need to go shower first. Your dad and I still have matters to discuss.”
Jiang Hanhang was just waiting for that. She hated having to think. Once she got the green light, she cheered and dashed to her room. “Sister, take your time chatting with Dad!”
Watching her little sister’s bright face, despite her antics, Jiang Bin felt a warm sense of pride. “I heard Hanhang has gotten close to that Xia Ling girl. You better make sure she doesn’t follow your example.”
Jiang Kekai: “…”
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