CHAPTER 78: WINTER BREAK BEGINS

He took out the phone and saw a new friend request on WeChat.

It was from a stranger’s account and the message said.

[ Hello, classmate. Are you interested in joining the entertainment industry? ]

Rong Xingyu: ??

Where did this scammer come from?

When Rong Xingyu saw the message, he could not help frowning.

That person didn’t only invite him to join the entertainment industry, they even said they could tell at a glance that Rong Xingyu had the potential to become very famous.

Were scammers using this kind of trick now?

Rong Xingyu silently felt helpless. He didn’t take the message seriously at all. He clicked [Ignore], locked his phone, and put it back into his pocket.

Until the final exam was over, Rong Xingyu never remembered that he had even received such a strange friend request.

...

Soon the last day of the semester was coming to an end.

He stood at the school gate of Qibao Dwith School to say goodbye to Qian Zhijun.

Qian Zhijun looked like he had finally been freed from some kind of suffering. His face showed a pure happiness.

He cupped his hands around his mouth like a megaphone and shouted happily, "Xiaoyu, see you! Happy winter break~"

Rong Xingyu was wearing a pure white down jacket over his Qibao Dwith School school uniform.

Even though he had several layers on, he still didn’t look bulky.

And because he was naturally good looking, standing at the school entrance made him look like a tall and slender white poplar tree.

He attracted many people’s attention, both openly and secretly.

Hearing Qian Zhijun’s words, Rong Xingyu smiled at him.

Rong Xingyu raised his hand and waved. "See you when school starts."

Behind him, a car horn sounded. Rong Xingyu turned around.

He saw a flashy sports car parked not far away by the roadside.

Rong Xingyu: "..."

He told Qian Zhijun he had to go, then jogged toward the familiar car.

"Fourth Brother, why is it you who came?"

Maybe they were afraid Rong Xingyu would get cold. The convertible top was closed and warm air was slowly flowing from the heater inside the car.

As soon as Rong Xingyu sat down, he took off his scarf.

In the driver’s seat, Rong Zishan had one hand on the steering wheel and the other propping up his chin.

He leaned sideways and gave Rong Xingyu a lazy, playful smile. "It’s finally winter break. Of course your Fourth Brother has to personally rescue you from the sea of suffering!"

Rong Xingyu: "..."

Calling school a sea of suffering was a bit dramatic.

His expression looked complicated.

Seeing this expression, Rong Zishan immediately understood.

He reached out and patted Rong Xingyu’s shoulder, acting like he understood everything very deeply.

Rong Zishan comforted him, "Don’t worry. I’ve been through this too. Fourth Brother understands you."

Rong Xingyu was stunned from the sudden pat. Understand? Understand what?

Then he heard the rest of Rong Zishan’s words: "Don’t worry, I will not ask about your final exam grades. Even if you did horribly, we’ll only talk about it after the New Year! Your pride will be protected by your Fourth Brother!"

Rong Xingyu: "..."

Rong Xingyu hesitated and said, "No, Fourth Brother... I don’t think you understand."

Rong Zishan: "Ah?"

Rong Xingyu subconsciously touched his schoolbag beside him. Inside was his report card that was showing he’s a first place in the whole grade.

Forget it. To protect Fourth Brother’s dignity, he should not take it out.

Rong Xingyu smiled gently and said, "It’s nothing."

Rong Zishan scratched the back of his head. He kept feeling like Xiaoyu was hiding something from him. Was it just his imagination?

He coughed seriously and then said, "Anyway, since it’s break now, just relax."

"Okay." Rong Xingyu nodded obediently.

But the next morning, when Rong Zishan woke up a little after nine, he yawned his way downstairs to pour a glass of water, planning to drink and then go back to sleep.

Just as he turned around, he suddenly saw Rong Xingyu sitting on the living room sofa while calmly reading a newspaper.

Rong Zishan got such a fright that he choked on the water he just drank.

His sleepiness disappeared instantly.

Rong Zishan: "..."

"Xiaoyu?!" Rong Zishan walked forward in disbelief.

Seeing Rong Xingyu like this, it was obvious he had been awake for quite a while.

Rong Xingyu had been sitting on the sofa while calmly reading the newspaper in his hands.

When he heard the voice behind him, he lifted his head and looked at Rong Zishan. "Hm? Fourth Brother, good morning."

"Morning... good morning," Rong Zishan replied.

Still shocked, he didn’t even notice that his "bad-at-studying" little brother he had in his mind was actually reading a foreign language newspaper.

And Rong Xingyu’s reading speed made it clear that not only could he understand it, but he was very familiar with this foreign language.

"You’re on break and you’re still not sleeping in?!" Rong Zishan could not understand it.

Rong Xingyu blinked. He already woke up later than his usual school mornings.

It was just that his biological clock was very regular and his self control was strong.

Rong Zishan shook his head. Why did he suddenly feel like he was seeing a bit of their eldest brother in his little brother right now???

This couldn’t be! His soft and cute little brother must not turn into that scary big brother!

Meanwhile, at the old Rong family house, Rong Zhenqiao suddenly felt his nose itch.

He raised a hand to cover his mouth and turned his head aside.

A sneeze was forced into a cough.

"Cough, cough."

After coughing, Rong Zhenqiao continued speaking into the phone. "I can’t make this decision for him. You should ask Xiaoyu yourself."

The person on the other end paused for a moment and when he spoke again, his voice held a hint of irritation.

"I know," Rong Zhenghao said while rubbing the bridge of his nose with frustration. He frowned. "But last time..."