CHAPTER 390: CHAPTER 390: THE REGRETFUL SENIOR BROTHER

The easily placated Tuanzi didn’t remember what just happened and gestured with her mouth full of apple for Ji Zhangzhuo to continue his story.

"Ah, when I discovered our little junior sister up there, I asked that woman if she knew you."

Guo Xia not only knew her but idolized Gu Miaomiao.

She had talked about her rescue experience without revealing details about Gu Miaomiao. Now, she was enthusiastically promoting the Little Heroine, focusing on Tuanzi’s skills and playful charm, mentioning her family situation briefly, but withholding private matters.

Meanwhile, the people at the next table overheard and eagerly joined the conversation.

Thus, in the time it took Ji Zhangzhuo to finish his meal, he learned about his little junior sister’s modern family and place of residence.

The little junior sister lived in Jiangcheng, and someone even claimed she had been seen entering a particular neighborhood, though its validity needed further verification.

Additionally, the whereabouts of the little junior sister’s parents remained unknown, but she had two excellent older brothers.

However, accompanying her on TV shows were both her brother and cousin, indicating she got along well with other relatives too. On television, she was always cheerful, surrounded by a large group of little friends wherever she went, so she likely wasn’t bullied.

"Spirit Jades can sense each other, so I asked people for directions."

Since there was a rumor that the little junior sister had been to a particular neighborhood, the first stop was to search there.

If the little junior sister wasn’t in that neighborhood, wandering around Jiangcheng, he would eventually meet her.

Fortunately, the first neighborhood was the correct one.

Tuanzi couldn’t help but give a thumbs up.

"You’re really smart!"

After a pause, she wondered, "But I don’t have a Spirit Jade; with a Spirit Jade, you could only find Senior Brother, right?"

The master still had one Spirit Jade, originally intended for her, but since she had a system, she returned before needing to use it.

Now, one of her hopes was that the Spirit Jade could lead the master over. Master, don’t just guide other senior brothers; remember to come, too!

"Yes, it can only find Senior Brother."

Ji Zhangzhuo chuckled, "But finding Senior Brother means finding you, right? It can’t be that Senior Brother arrived before me and hasn’t found the little junior sister yet, can it?"

[Ancient Martial System: ...] This person’s words are really heavily flavored!

Duan Xiayou: "..."

Is his cherished junior like this?

What a scam!

No matter what Duan Xiayou thought, Ji Zhangzhuo was very pleased with himself.

Falling into this world, he landed in the outskirts of Jiangcheng, saved someone who helped him get to the city and treated him to a meal, and by chance, he obtained information about the little junior sister, relying on rumors to find the right neighborhood immediately, delighting him greatly!

A delighted Ji Zhangzhuo began to concern himself with his living conditions.

"On my way here, lots of people were staring at me—is it because I’m dressed weirdly?"

"A little bit weird, yeah."

Tuanzi got up, circled around him, and commented a few times.

"You see, when Senior Brother arrived, he changed into local clothes."

Ji Zhangzhuo promptly asked, "Can Senior Brother lend me some clothes?"

Duan Xiayou stood up silently and fetched a set of clothes for him.

He wasn’t particularly delighted, while Ji Zhangzhuo kept chattering, asking all sorts of questions. Eventually, he asked, "If I wish to practice martial arts in the future, where should I go? Would practicing in the courtyard damage the little junior sister’s flowers and plants?"

Duan Xiayou’s mood brightened again.

"Miaomiao mostly practices at home but occasionally goes to a martial arts hall. When practicing, just be mindful."

He handed over the clothes with anticipation in his eyes, "Little junior sister has always been diligent, but she’s quite lonely. If you accompany her in practice, she won’t be lonely anymore."

Ji Zhangzhuo inspected the clothes closely and responded nonchalantly, "How could little junior sister be lonely? Doesn’t Senior Brother accompany her?"

Duan Xiayou: "..."

"Oh."

Ji Zhangzhuo looked up smiling, "Senior Brother, I forgot to mention, I came with the master’s instructions."

Some senior brother had a bad premonition.

"The master said that previously, when he supervised, Senior Brother was a bit lazy. Without supervision, he’s afraid your skills will go rusty, so he specifically instructed me to practice with you more. Senior Brother, you wouldn’t mind if I called you to practice at the end of Yin Hour, right?"

The Yin hour is from 3 a.m. to 5 a.m.; at the end of the Yin hour, around 5 a.m.

Duan Xiayou’s face turned white.

"Unwilling? Too early for you?"

Ji Zhangzhuo looked troubled, "Then how about during the Mao hour? Can’t be any later."

The Mao hour is from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m.; during the Mao hour would still be at 6 a.m.!

Duan Xiayou regretted ever wishing day after day for the heavens to send over another junior brother.

This junior brother will accompany the energetic little junior sister, yet he’ll also supervise him; after all, he is the senior brother!

Tuanzi continued munching on cookies, waiting for the new senior brother to change clothes.

Upon hearing footsteps, she looked up to see Ji Zhangzhuo dressed in black casual pants and a blue sweatshirt.

With his handsome face, everything he wore looked good.

Ji Zhangzhuo had broad shoulders and long legs, a typical clothes hanger physique. With gray-toned eyes and his hair tied in a small braid at the back, his aura was even more distinctive.

But with that baby face... Tuanzi couldn’t help but cover her face, "Senior brother, you really look like a student when you go out like that."

Being called senior brother for the first time put Ji Zhangzhuo in a good mood.

"Student? Are the schools around here any good? Can I attend for the experience? I promise to get up early."

A perplexed Duan Xiayou suspected himself of being subtly criticized.

Tuanzi quickly noticed Senior Brother’s unusual state.

Normally lazy-looking Senior Brother now seemed more listless.

She quickly ran over and asked with concern, "Senior Brother, what’s wrong? Are you uncomfortable?"

Duan Xiayou answered weakly.

"Uncomfortable, my heart feels uneasy."

Thinking about being supervised by the second junior brother in the future made his whole body uncomfortable.

He shouldn’t have wished daily!

Tuanzi’s expression changed significantly.

"Senior Brother, is there a problem with your heart? You need to go to a hospital!"

In a panic, she rummaged for her phone to make a call.

Duan Xiayou had no choice but to stop her and give an explanation.

After explaining, he looked at her expectantly again.

"How about having the second senior brother accompany you for practice in the future?"

Tuanzi gave him a disdainful look, "It’s just about waking up early, Senior Brother; if you keep sleeping, your brain will become sluggish."

Without the support of the little junior sister, Duan Xiayou felt even more hopeless about the future.

He even imagined a scenario.

In the early morning, while he slept sweetly, the little junior sister would be standing on his left side, using her cute voice to wake him up for practice; on his right side would be the second junior brother, going further, banging drums and gongs.

A finger reached over and poked him.

"Eh, Senior Brother’s gone stiff."

Poke again.

Ji Zhangzhuo also joined the fun.

The two junior siblings were having a blast, and their bond was rapidly strengthening.

[Ancient Martial System: ...]

Feels like this household will become even more lively in the future.