Rebirth: A Cinderella's Counterattack

Chapter 227: Chapter 211: How Can Good Friends Be Awkward for So Long?

That day, after Luo Qianqian got home, she saw the gift by the door. Seeing the cake inside, she knew right away who it came from; her desire to expose Zhao Wenxuan’s true nature grew even stronger.

What surprised Luo Xiying was that Luo Qianqian called Bai Yixian ”Big Brother Bai” in front of Shufan, but ”Uncle Bai” when it was just the two of them. Her heart grew fonder of her little niece, and she bought a pile of random stuff to give her as gifts. Luo Yanhai had also phoned, asking them not to worry and explained the situation. From the voice on the other side, he knew the Han Family had run into some serious trouble.

However, the gifts from Capital City arrived the next day through logistics. Even Xu Tianyi sent a gift, though it was an exasperating stack of exercises.

Luo Qianqian also called Han Lei to tell him a bit of the inside story. She wasn’t sure about the specifics, but afterward, Han Lei and Shen Yan had transferred schools without saying much, only occasionally sending messages.

Ever since Luo Xiying left, Bai Yizhu insisted on forcing Shufan to learn to drive every day after school until Luo Qianqian finished her homework and walked out of school. The only benefit was saving on bus fare. The drawbacks were multiple: first, Shufan’s driving was life-threatening; second, a usual half-hour journey took more than an hour; third, sometimes Jiayou came home early and had to eat instant noodles.

”Since Brother Jiayou is home, what happened to that guy from Experimental Middle School?” Luo Qianqian, acting like the boss, sat on the sofa sipping the water Jiayou had poured her, clearly enjoying herself. She kindly explained as she noticed Jiayou’s puzzled look.

”Well, it’s Children’s Day soon, so let’s talk after the holiday,” Jiayou touched his nose and made a face of speechlessness. How much did he dislike that person?

”I’m not in a hurry, just make sure your guy keeps an eye on him and doesn’t lay a finger on He Wenyu. I mean, it’s middle school; how big a mess could possibly happen?” Luo Qianqian waved her hand. Then, watching Shufan enter the room, her expression immediately turned to one of misery: ”My brother’s driving is terrifying, nearly scared me to death.”

Jiayou laughed quietly at Luo Qianqian’s subdued complaint, shaking his head: ”It’ll be okay in a few days, just take it easy. Although, it’s a rare thing that Zhuzi can teach anyone.” After getting closer to Luo Qianqian, Jiayou’s relationship with Bai Yizhu also became complex, transforming from a boss and subordinate into brothers. Even though Bai Yizhu wouldn’t admit it, he couldn’t very well treat someone Shufan called ’brother’ as his junior.

”Zhuzi just tells my brother to ’step on the gas,’ ’brake,’ ’shift gears.’ Every time I get home, I feel like I’ve survived a great catastrophe.” Luo Qianqian said dramatically, looking at Jiayou who had picked up a broom: ”Brother Jiayou, when you have a chance, could you go out with my brother and explain it properly? My brother can’t even recognize the signs...”

Jiayou chuckled, grabbing the broom to continue sweeping while wearing a thoughtful expression: ”But, after being taught by Zhuzi, who knows? Maybe Shufan might be able to race cars in the future. They’re all from the daredevil series.”

”I heard that.” Shufan came out from his room, his face expressing a mix of secrets and resignation: ”I have been learning the basics online; it’ll be better in a few days, though I am still a bit nervous.”

Luo Qianqian, looking down with an embarrassed face, obediently picked up the dustpan to help Jiayou clean up the trash: ”Brother, take it slow, no rush, you can only get your license once you’re an adult.”

”Speaking of which, it just came to mind,” Shufan said, looking terrified: ”How did Brother Jiayou and Zhuzi get on the road?”

”You should be wondering how Zhuzi learned in the first place, right?” Luo Qianqian curled her lip: ”By the way, Mom mentioned that Uncle Bai and she are coming for dinner tonight.”

”Why didn’t you say that earlier?!” Shufan, startled, along with Jiayou, swiftly grabbed keys and wallet to go downstairs to buy groceries. They surely couldn’t let the newlywed couple watch them eat almost burnt instant noodles, could they?

”How would I know if you guys don’t know, it’s not just my parents, okay?” Luo Qianqian watched the door close, sat on the sofa nonchalantly, picked up the remote control, and started watching cartoons. Homework was not for her to worry about. If she had to bring it home, wouldn’t staying an extra hour at school be a waste?

Zilan and Lin Xu returned from their honeymoon, not to some famous scenic spot but just touring within the province, worried about the children and the store; they only played for two days before coming back.