You need to raise your pet using a system [Era]

Chapter 239 What Kind of Sentiments

From the very first day he arrived here, Lu Yuanqing knew that Lu Yuanbo wasn't quite right in the head.

The most obvious point is that, when faced with any problem, his first solution is to fight it out; nothing else even comes into his mind.

Simply put, he's very impulsive.

However, Lu Yuanqing can assure you that after so many years of teaching, and also due to his own reasons, there is little that Lu Yuanbo can do to satisfy Lu Yuanqing.

After all, Lu Yuanbo is not as impulsive as he was at the beginning, and he is quite well-behaved now.

But Lu Yuanqing didn't expect that he would be proven wrong so quickly.

This isn't just a matter of not being smart; it's a complete brain malfunction!

In response to Lu Yuanbo's reply, Lu Yuanqing laughed angrily, "No way, when did you get your brain slammed in a door these past few days? I told you all not to associate with Xie Qianyu and the others outside. Even if you want to help, you can't let anyone find out. We mean well, thinking that the other party is innocent, so we'll help, but the premise is that our own family members can't be affected!"

Lu Yuanqing's words were somewhat heartless.

But any relationship can have intimacy.

In comparison, he cared more about the Lu family.

He sympathized with them, but he was unwilling to risk his own family's safety to help others.

He can confidently say that the help he provided was all within his capabilities, and if it went beyond that, well, sorry, just consider it selfishness!

You can say whatever you want about him, and he accepts it all without hesitation.

"Tell me, if you haven't gotten your brain caught in a door, what have you been doing lately? I've told you all to remember this: don't act too familiar with them outside, so as not to arouse suspicion. As for everything else, leave it all to me."

"But look what you're doing! Who told you to secretly send food over? I've been handling all these things. You're so silly, sending things over without even telling me. What are you trying to do?"

Lu Yuanqing grew angrier as he spoke; he truly couldn't understand Lu Yuanbo's behavior.

This younger brother is clearly very obedient to him; in fact, over the years, his prestige has reached the point where he can command anyone he wants.

But things changed so suddenly, and Lu Yuanqing didn't understand and was annoyed.

Who is secretly corrupting his stupid, honest younger brother?

Lu Yuanbo's forehead swayed back and forth as he was pointed at by the finger that the man had stretched out in a fit of rage.

"Brother, don't be angry, I was wrong!" Lu Yuanbo readily admitted his mistake.

That's true, and that's indeed the case.

Lu Yuanqing had already explained their situation, but he still made a mistake, and he admitted it.

Lu Yuanqing chuckled coldly, "You're quick to admit your mistake! And what else?"

Just because it was wrong, does that mean it's over?

Lu Mingdong added calmly from the side, "Admit your mistake decisively, but resolutely refuse to change it!"

Lu Yuanbo slapped him on the forehead.

People are hard to please, but Lu Mingdong knew how to expose him.

Lu Yuanqing laughed in anger and slapped him across the face.

Lu Yuanbo immediately looked aggrieved.

Lu Yuanqing's eyes widened. What? You just hit me!

Lu Mingdong immediately stood on Lu Yuanqing's side, facing Lu Yuanbo, indicating that they were on the same side, while Lu Yuanbo was alone on the other side.

Lu Yuanbo pouted: "I'll be gentle." But Lu Yuanqing was fierce.

Lu Yuanqing rolled his eyes speechlessly, "So you've learned to shift the focus now!"

After three days of observation, one should look at them with new eyes.

Lu Yuanqing hadn't seen Lu Yuanbo all morning, but now he felt that Lu Yuanbo had changed a lot!

They will all try to distract him.

Lu Yuanbo protested, "I didn't!"

"Brother, from now on, you can leave the difficult task of delivering things to Grandpa Xie and the others to me! I'll deliver them in the middle of the night, and the villagers will never find out that we have any dealings with them, okay!"

Lu Yuanbo blinked and looked at Lu Yuanqing expectantly.

Lu Yuanqing's brows furrowed even more deeply.

He rejected all the conspiracy theories that naturally arose in his mind.

Now he understood even more why Lu Yuanbo was so determined to bring warmth to the cowshed.

Doesn't this kid usually dislike worrying about these things?

Lu Yuanqing thought about it a lot and for a long time, and finally accepted the fact that he couldn't find the answer.

Lu Yuanqing immediately let out a sigh of relief and said, "Just tell me! Why are you suddenly so enthusiastic? It's not like they've only been in the village for a day, and you've always been involved in these things before."

"Is it just because you saw them being wronged and bullied this time that your misplaced compassion has suddenly become overflowing?"

Lu Yuanbo's face flushed red, and he hesitated before denying it, "No!"

Lu Mingdong rolled his eyes dramatically.

Unfortunately, he was standing side by side with Lu Yuanqing, so Lu Yuanqing didn't see him.

Lu Yuanqing continued, "No? How can it not be? Don't I know your personality? You would never do something I tell you not to do. Every time you forget what I say, it's because you're acting impulsively."

"Yes, Grandpa Xie and the others are all former university professors with extensive knowledge. So, I'm helping them partly out of personal motives. I'm thinking that, in consideration of how much I've helped them, I'd like to introduce Xiao Dong to them as a student."

“Xiao Dong is smart, unlike you who are not interested in studying. But now he can’t go to high school or university, so he’s been helping with bookkeeping at the bamboo factory. It’s a bit of a waste of his talents. I have a selfish wish: I want them to teach Xiao Dong some university-level knowledge.”

"You can't even have such a small idea?"

"And you! You're helping them for no reason, what ulterior motive could you possibly have? Do you even want to learn something? I don't even want to talk to you guys, what's with that look on your face, Lu Mingnan? You're not convinced? And you, Lu Yuanbo, I think Xiao Nan's lack of interest in studying is just like you!"

"If that's not the reason, what other reason could you have for wanting to contact them? Besides a head full of knowledge, what else do they have? Can you still say that you didn't see them being bullied, felt sorry for them, and wanted to help them out of pity?"

“I know you don’t want anything from them, you’re just too kind. Old Master Xie is really pitiful, thankfully he has his little granddaughter Xie Qianyu…”

Xie Qianyu?

Lu Yuanqing paused, as if he had thought of something!

Because of his words, the other three also had something on their minds, and the room suddenly became quiet.

Lu Mingdong: Third Uncle actually wants him to study with Xie Long and the others?

Lu Mingnan: Why is it that every time we talk about studying, he's always the one who's brought up as a negative example?

Lu Yuanbo: ...I dared not speak, I dared not interrupt my third brother at all.

Lu Yuanqing ignored the other two and stared directly at Lu Yuanbo, making him blush.

Lu Yuanqing watched with great interest as his face turned red, and then the redness spread all the way down to his neck.

very good!

There's no need to say anything more, let alone ask anything.

The outcome is already obvious.

Lu Yuanqing was no longer angry.

I felt no anger at all.

He's now filled with curiosity and doubt.

He's just slow to realize it; it took him so long.

"So, you have something in mind!" Lu Yuanqing couldn't suppress the smile on his lips, and his words were tinged with a hint of teasing.

Lu Yuanbo was truly embarrassed and just wanted to find a crack in the ground to bury himself in!

"elder brother……"

Lu Yuanqing raised an eyebrow. Oh, so he really meant it!

Lu Yuanqing was relieved!

You should know that Gu Hewang and Fang Qingqing were so unethical back then that Lu Yuanbo even refused to let others introduce him to potential partners.

Lu Yuanqing outwardly expressed understanding and respect, and did not urge him.

But I was incredibly worried and scared.

I'm afraid that Lu Yuanbo's first enlightenment might leave him with some psychological trauma.

In retrospect, what Lu Yuanbo said back then was true.

Gu Hewang and Fang Qingqing did not leave him with any bad impression.

He felt teased, angry, and retaliated, but then he let it go.

He said he wanted to find someone he liked on his own, rather than getting married early through arranged marriages, and these were his true feelings.

Lu Yuanqing was overjoyed!

But after the initial excitement, there's another crucial fact that we need to understand.

"Um, what does Xie Qianyu think of you? Do you think she has feelings for you?" Lu Yuanqing asked cautiously.

Yes!

Lu Yuanbo was not traumatized by what happened, but Lu Yuanqing was left with some discomfort.

Lu Yuanbo: "Brother..."

Lu Yuanbo felt somewhat helpless.

At first, he didn't explain anything, not because he didn't want to, but because he didn't know how.

He couldn't explain anything since there was no trace of it yet.

After all, he had only just come to understand his own feelings.

Moreover, after he understood his own heart, his first thought was not to pursue Xie Qianyu, but to worry about what to do or not to do, as long as he didn't cause Xie Qianyu any trouble!

Lu Yuanqing was dumbfounded.

She glanced at Lu Mingdong subconsciously, only to meet his pouting expression.

Clearly, the two of them had different opinions on what Lu Yuanbo said.

Lu Yuanqing: I never expected that the younger brother I raised would be such a devoted lover!

Lu Mingdong: Fourth Uncle is such a fool. He hesitates even when he likes someone. Humph, that's not like him at all. If he had someone he liked...

Lu Yuanqing shook his head, shaking away his random thoughts.

"I think I understand now. You're interested in Xie Qianyu, but whether she reciprocates those feelings is currently unknown."

Lu Yuanbo nodded.

Lu Yuanqing continued, "But what about you? You feel that liking someone is a one-sided matter. Even if you like someone, you don't want to cause them any trouble. So, you won't say anything, you'll just silently treat them well!"

Lu Yuanbo: "..." This sounds so pitiful!

Lu Yuanbo nodded.

Lu Yuanqing: "..." Still nodding!

No!

Quietly giving without expecting anything in return—isn't that what the second male lead in a novel likes to do?

Lu Yuanbo, this doesn't fit your public image at all.

Lu Yuanqing gazed silently at the blue sky.

"I don't know why I have this thought, but I don't know if it's right or wrong!"

Lu Yuanqing has never been in a relationship, and he doesn't even have a crush on anyone.

But he was certain that, given his personality, if he really fell for someone, he would definitely be the one to take the initiative.

To hell with selfless dedication!