Chapter 1379: Bro, May 1st’s Call

Last night, a heavy snow fell and it finally stopped howling before dawn. Heaven knows what trick the weather was playing, as soon as I stepped outside, the northwest wind started blowing again.

It’s really cold!

The chilly wind swept by, whistling as it blew past like a knife cutting through my face, penetrating straight into my heart, making me shiver uncontrollably.

Zhou Jiao tightened her sheepskin jacket, shrunk her neck, and quickly waved for Ping’an to hurry back, while she turned and sped up her pace.

If I don’t get into the office building quickly, this silly son still won’t get in the car!

Oh… it’d be better if she rushed out from her warm house into the cold for just a moment, before darting quickly into the office.

The “silly son,” Ping’an, braved the strong north wind, standing motionless as he watched his mother disappear from view before turning around to leave.

Walking on the road, he mumbled to himself, “Might as well resign.”

Luckily, Zhou Jiao didn’t hear it, otherwise, she’d have stumbled and fallen flat on her face in the snow.

By the time he got home, it was nearly nine in the morning. Before he lifted the door curtain, he heard Liu Yi’s voice.

“Bro, come in quickly, it’s May 1st calling.”

Ping’an felt a surge of joy, immediately moved away, not even bothering to take off his military coat, dashed over to grab the phone in front of him, “Third brother, how did you know big brother went home?”

The voice on the other end, May 1st, laughed heartily, “Big brother, I miss you guys. I say our brotherly minds are connected, do you believe that?”

“I do, whatever my brother says goes. It’s almost 10 there, haven’t you slept? Where are you? Are your studies tiring? No one’s bullying you over there, right?”

“Big brother, take it easy, I’m at the villa, and I have plenty of time. Who am I? Your brother being bullied? Would you believe it? Life here is quite relaxed; I just miss you all.”

“That’s good, finish your credits early and come home soon. Be careful abroad, your little brother got careless recently and got bitten on the leg, I was so mad I gave him a good beating.”

“I just heard from him, he even tried to hide it from me. During that time I felt some pain in my leg, got a bit worried, but didn’t dare to ask the family. You be careful too.”

“Got it. If anything happens, contact me and your little brother, it’s right not to worry the elders.”

“Understood. Earlier this morning, I just sent Geng Baobao off, got some stuff for the family. When she delivers it, remember to receive it.”

“Geng Baobao?” Ping’an looked at Liu Yi beside him, “Who is that?”

“Uncle Geng’s little niece, that girl was my junior in primary school, just went abroad to study this year. Bro, if you’d seen how homesick that girl was, she lost so much weight. If you get a chance, tell Uncle Geng she shouldn’t study abroad. My clothes got ruined by that dead girl crying on them.”

Liu Yi gestured a 9 beside him, and Ping’an nodded in understanding, “Haven’t introduced Little Jiu to her? It’s nice to have two girls abroad.”

“Don’t mention it, the two girls don’t get along.”

Liu Yi kept gesturing frantically at Ping’an.

Ping’an shot him a glance, “What’s up with that? I see Little Jiu gets along fine with Sister Sheng Mei and Little Tangtang.”

“They were fine at first, but then I overheard them arguing once. I don’t know what Little Jiu said, but Geng Baobao replied, ‘Does being an orphan make you right?’ Since then, they haven’t gotten along…”

Liu Yi grabbed the phone, “Is that Geng family’s girl also interested in you? Third brother, I’m telling you, don’t mess around, mom is already worried, going to Tanze Temple in the cold.”

“Little brother~” May 1st drawled, “Am I that kind of person? You should persuade mom more, I know what I’m doing when it comes to feelings.”

“Little Jiu has been with you for so long, are they okay all around? Give me a straight answer!”

“Second brother, stop talking nonsense! What’s with being together for so long? I’m at school every day, haven’t had time to see that girl when I’m free.”

“Stop sidetracking!”

“Sigh… seems mom really likes Little Jiu.”

Liu Yi almost cursed in rage, laughed angrily, “Good! Very good! I didn’t think my brother would be so filial! Who is mom worrying for? If you didn’t give her the wrong idea, would mom force you?”

“Don’t, you know I didn’t mean that! Little brother, can I ask you a question without you getting angry?”

Liu Yi was utterly defeated by this silly brother, snorted, “Ask!”

“What if Little Tangtang doesn’t fit into your circle, what would you do?”

“Isn’t that simple? She’d just be a sister!”

Liu Yi spoke, frowned, and said in a low voice, “Zhou Zixu, I’ll say this much today, stop magnifying Little Jiu’s past and mistake things for mom.

If it were mom, who cares about a Zheng family? She would have walked out long ago. At 17? Ha, mom had your brother at 17, do you get it?

If it were mom, would she abandon her pride, follow a big man around? Don’t talk about liking you, how long has she known you?

And doesn’t get along with Geng family’s girl? If it were mom, would she show it on her face if she didn’t like someone? A woman not seeing the bigger picture is a burden. In this regard, she doesn’t match you.”

“Little brother, why didn’t you say this before?”

“Silly! How can you understand a person without spending time together?”

“Got it.”

“Really got it? Can you let go without reluctance?”

“Not so much. I feel more pity for her than love, but last time when Geng Baobao cried in my arms, I felt this little girl is really pitiful too.”

“That’s good, cut it off cleanly, don’t leave the girl with illusions.” Liu Yi said and handed the phone to Ping’an, shaking his head, he leaned sideways, crossing his arms.

“I’m the big brother. Third brother, your little brother’s words might be harsh, but they’re not entirely untrue. If you must be with her, and it breaks your heart just to think about letting go, we brothers will definitely support you.”

“Big brother, I understand.”

“Big brother has always trusted his younger brother. The more alone you are outside, the calmer you need to be. Big brother doesn’t want you to find someone just out of loneliness.”

May 1st immediately laughed, “Brother, what loneliness? I’m busy usually, and entertaining when free, when I miss you all, I call home, where’s the loneliness?”

“That’s good. There are too many temptations outside, you must hold your ground. If you can’t figure something out, think more about our brothers who sacrificed themselves.”

Ping’an subtly reminded him what it means to be a soldier.

“Not talking about you, but even big brother. Nowadays, we often encounter all kinds of women outside, they have all sorts of ways. But third brother, you must remember the elders’ teachings.”

Liu Yi cautiously advised beside him, “Tell him to be careful out there.”

“Hear that? Your little brother wants you to stay safe.”

“The root of trouble lies in lust.”

Ping’an speechlessly glared at Liu Yi, “Can’t you say it yourself?”

Liu Yi laughed and took the phone, “I’m your little brother.”

The phone rang with May 1st’s laughter, “Second brother, when will you change that awkward personality? Can Little Tangtang accept you like this?”

“Stop joking!” Liu Yi snapped, biting his lip in frustration, softened his tone, “Is there anything you want to eat? I can send it over.”

“No need, everything’s here, little brother, remember to write me more letters, and leave more time to go home with big brother, not to mention mom and dad miss you, grandma and grandpa are getting old too, accompany them more for me.”

“Finally speaking sense.”

“Tch~ not arguing with you, phone bill is expensive.”

“Hang up first, call home tonight.” Liu Yi promptly hung up.

Ping’an was dumbfounded, pointed at him, “You…”

“You owe me. Go accompany your sister-in-law!”