Brothers' friendship and respect seven

Gu Rui noticed that there was no joy in Tang Shuwen’s eyes; instead, they were calm like still water, and he felt sorrow for Zhao Yuning.It seemed this man's heart wasn’t with her.If Yuning was his b...The Substitute Ex-Wife of the President Complete Chapter 7: Brotherly Harmony

Does he know what he's doing Will Xiaobai underestimate him Will she think he's crazy Could it be that she will disdain him for having such perverse thoughts about her own brother

But none of these things happened. Mo Xiaobai cheerfully approached from behind, joking inappropriately, causing Mo Yao’s mind to reel as he suddenly got up and fled hastily. By the time Mo Xiaobai came out, Mo Yao was already wearing a white military T-shirt; his hair was dripping wet. When Mo Xiaobai patted him on the shoulder, Mo Yao reacted with an electric-shock-like startle, swiftly batting away his hand. Because of the suddenness and urgency, Mo Xiaobai was momentarily stunned, not understanding why he had overreacted so strongly.

He just stood there in a daze, staring at Mo Yao foolishly.

The two of them silently dressed and walked back outside. The weather had turned somewhat gloomy; Mo Yao walked slowly, and Mo Xiaobai sensed that he must have unintentionally offended him but was too afraid to speak up. Thus, they walked one in front of the other without a word.

A deathly silence filled the air!

Mo Yao’s heart churned violently inside; he even thought about confessing his perverse thoughts to Xiaobai: "Xiaobai, do you know that I like you Do you like me as well"

He could imagine Mo Xiaobai smiling innocently and saying she naturally liked him very much. But liking wasn't the same as loving; it was just affection based on blood ties—nothing more.

Unknowingly, he had become greedy.

Greedy for every single smile from Mo Xiaobai, craving even her most trivial actions. He yearned for this person, inside and out, wanting to be a part of their entire life.

This secret affection is known only to him.

If only Xiao Bai knew, it would be so much better than hiding this deep and passionate feeling without knowing how to confess it to him.

Xiao Bai, what should I do with you

The dining hall was about to close. Only a few coaches were still eating when the three brothers from the Mo family arrived. There were only leftovers on the tables. Mo Xiao Bai looked at the piece of pork belly and some green vegetables in his bowl, feeling rather speechless. He then saw 11, Ye Wei, and several other coaches sitting nearby with large platters of meat and fish, surrounded by beer bottles. They were enjoying their food and drink heartily. Mo Xiao Bai wanted to cry, while Mo Chen murmured under his breath that it was too unfair.

Even the regular meals weren't this bad.

Mao Xiao Bai obediently massaged the chef's shoulders, "Uncle, can you fry a dish of beef for us"

"No beef," said the uncle seriously.

"Pork is fine too."

"It’s all gone," the uncle looked at them pitifully. "The dining hall has limited food today as per regulations. If you hadn’t arrived late and I had not secretly kept a little bit for you because I thought you were cute, you wouldn't even get a single steamed bun now. Be grateful."

Xiao Bai was furious, "Why do they get to eat meat and fish while we only get radishes and green vegetables"

Ye Wei looked back with a smile, "Good boy, because I am the coach and you are the rookie trainee."

The three rookie trainees held their bowls silently eating rice; life had become unbearable.

After Ye Wei and Eleven were full and satisfied, the children also finished eating. Mo Xiaobai patted his stomach pitifully to Eleven and said, "I'm not full!"

"Come earlier next time," Eleven said.

"My body is still growing; if I eat like this, I won't get enough nutrition. If I continue eating like this without proper nourishment, I'll turn into a third-class citizen. Mama, wouldn’t you be embarrassed to introduce me as your son Mama..." Mo Xiaobai said.

Ye Wei was very calm, "With your height, it’s not bad for being a sniper; if you become a third-class citizen, it's easier to hide. If you’re too tall, you’ll make an easy target."

"…" Mo Xiaobai said.

Mo Yao pulled Mo Xiaobai away, and Mo Xiaobai turned back three times with each step, mumbling, "Mommy, I hate you..."

Ye Wei laughed like a blooming flower.

The dormitory in District 24 was for trainee students. It had eight people to a room. The Mo family kids got the better end of the deal; they came late and there wasn’t much housing pressure, so three people shared one room. It was spacious and bright with a clean environment. Bookshelves were filled with books that the trio usually read. Compared to other district dormitories, it had a stronger書香氣息。(Note: The last sentence includes cultural context which might not have an exact equivalent in English; hence, I've translated it as closely as possible while maintaining its meaning.)

They had just returned to their dormitory when a girl was waiting for them at the door. She looked around fifteen years old, wearing military green attire. Despite the harsh sun in the Middle East, her skin remained honey-colored and very appealing and healthy-looking. Her hair was tied up neatly into a ponytail, she had big expressive eyes that were bright and clear, like a refreshing flower blooming in an arid desert, exuding grace and vigor.

Little Huimin from District Seven is well-known as a beauty.

In the districts from One to Twenty, there are on average twenty women per district. However, in the districts from Twenty-One to Thirty, there are only two women per district on average, and District Twenty-Four doesn't have any females at all. It's easy to imagine how eye-catching it would be for a fresh-faced beauty like Huimin to suddenly appear in the dormitory hallway.

Little Huimin pursuing Mo Yao isn’t exactly a secret. During regular training sessions, there are seldom occasions when Twenty-Four District and Seven District cross paths. This is the first time she has visited his dormitory.

The moment Mo Xiaobai saw Little Huimin, he was overjoyed.

He liked women just like her: not stunningly beautiful at first glance but refreshing and clean-cut. He loved her style, devoid of the allure of Ye Wei or the elegance of Eleven; she was a clear and fresh beauty, which was his favorite type.

Moyao noticed Xiaobai’s expression and frowned slightly. Mo Xiaobai quickly declared his loyalty: "Boss, don't give me that look! Don’t worry, I know you like Huimin. I won't compete with you for her; brother-in-law isn’t someone to toy with. You shouldn’t be jealous… hey, stop staring at me like that, I swear I won't fight over her."

Mochen: "..."

Upon seeing them, Huimin greeted them with ease and grace, but her gaze was fixed on Moyao. Moyao asked, "Is there something you need"

"My mom sent me some specialty items, so I thought I’d come by and give them to you." Huimin laughed lightly as Mo Xiaobai finally noticed the bag in her hand. Upon hearing there was food involved, his eyes lit up.h kept dripping down her face, but she was still in high spirits. MuMu didn't join them in their craziness, but if they played something, he would play it too, just not as enthusiastically.Gu Baby and...