“What did you talk about? Did you ask her what happened yesterday? Why did she go to Shengxing Tavern to drink with that poor scholar? Does she remember what happened after she drank?” He Kexian fired questions like a machine gun, then frowned with a disgusted expression, “Didn’t you tell her to stay away from that poor scholar? Just looking at that poor scholar’s face – like a disaster that can bewitch people’s hearts – you know he’s no good person. He even invited a young lady to drink alone, simply with ulterior motives.”

He Ketian completely ignored all those machine-gun questions. Her attention was entirely focused on the sentence “looking at that poor scholar’s face – like a disaster that can bewitch people’s hearts – you know he’s no good person.” She couldn’t help but silently glance at her own brother. Hmm… with such a face, saying such words with righteous indignation really had no credibility, brother.

Please look in a mirror, brother!

“Young Master Lu is not that kind of person.” He Ketian couldn’t bear it and retorted.

Young Master Lu was not a poor scholar – he was the talented Master Linyuan, whose single painting was worth a thousand gold!

He Kexian was stunned, not expecting his foolish sister to actually argue with him and defend that poor scholar. He subconsciously asked, “Did you take the wrong medicine?”

He Ketian immediately became angry. First one person, then another, all saying she took the wrong medicine – it was simply unbearable!

“You’re the one who took the wrong medicine! You all took the wrong medicine!” With that, she glared at her foolish brother, lifted her skirt, and stomped angrily through her family’s main gate.

He Kexian was dumbfounded by the scolding.

Obviously, she was the one who had trampled that Scholar Lu into the mud before, despising him as worthless. What act was she putting on now? Women’s hearts really were like needles at the bottom of the sea…

Wait, no! She hadn’t finished speaking yet, she hadn’t answered his questions yet!

What exactly happened yesterday? Why did that foolish girl go to Shengxing Tavern to drink with that poor scholar?! Most importantly… did that foolish girl remember what happened after she drank!

He Kexian was extremely frustrated and hurried to catch up.

“Ketian, you haven’t answered me yet. Did she say what exactly happened yesterday? After she drank…”

He Ketian suddenly stopped, turned to glare at her brother, and finally noticed his attitude was somewhat strange, seeming overly worried…

“Brother, what’s wrong with you? It’s just drinking a little alcohol. A’Ke’s father and three brothers didn’t react this strongly. You look rather strange.”

He Kexian stiffened, then put on a stern face, saying seriously, “What do you mean ‘just drinking a little alcohol’? A young lady drinking with a strange man outside, and you speak of it so lightly. They say those who associate with cinnabar become red, those who associate with ink become black. Ketian, your attitude is wrong!”

His tone could be described as extremely earnest and sincere.

Seeing him start lecturing again, He Ketian withdrew her suspicious gaze and perfunctorily said, “A’Ke only took a small sip. Who knew her alcohol tolerance could be that poor? My alcohol tolerance wouldn’t be that bad.” After saying this, she turned and ran away.

He Kexian stood expressionlessly in place, not pursuing further.

Just drinking a small sip of alcohol – why was his reaction so strong?

Ha.

What happens when ordinary people get drunk? Those with better drinking habits might just fall asleep immediately. Those slightly worse might grab people and ramble endlessly, talking twice as much as usual. Those with poor drinking habits might cry and make scenes, pretend to be crazy with alcohol, or even hit people.

Of course, these were all situations that might occur after ordinary people got drunk. But Shi Fa Ke was no ordinary person – her behavior after getting drunk could be described as quite unique and outstanding!

She would flirt with people!

Don’t ask him how he knew… the past was too painful to recall!

Speaking of which, the He siblings had been the tyrants of Tongluo Town since they could walk. In earlier years, He Ketian wasn’t as ladylike as she was now. Because her appearance wasn’t outstanding, and she had a twin brother who was prettier than herself, He Ketian was under considerable pressure, which developed her cunning and violent nature. Similarly, He Kexian was also under considerable pressure. Obviously a boy, yet he had a face prettier than girls. Anyone who saw him wanted to kiss, hug, and lift him high… As a boy who considered himself a real man, He Kexian was also full of resentment.

Later, these two siblings became famous in Tongluo Town for their bad tempers. Around age nine, they were already notorious and despised by everyone far and wide.

Shi Fa Ke was two years younger than them. When He Kexian first saw her, she was only seven years old, wearing a peach-red little jacket, with a round face and big eyes. When she spoke, her voice was soft and sweet, especially adorable.

Her mother was a matchmaker who accompanied clients to the He family’s wedding cake shop to choose wedding cakes. Shi Fa Ke followed along like a little tail.

At that time, the adults were all busy talking business. Shi Fa Ke was a bit bored, looked around, and discovered He Kexian, who had brought his sister to the shop. Her eyes immediately lit up. She walked over on her short legs, very enthusiastically saying, “My name is Shi Fa Ke, Fake as in ‘How to cut down trees, without a proper axe one cannot succeed.’ What are your names?”

Although her speech was a bit bookish and pedantic, she looked sweet and her voice was sweet too.

It must be said that such a little girl completely fulfilled all of He Kexian’s fantasies about having a sister.

…While his own sister’s favorite thing was to oppose him.

So, the prickly He Kexian actually obediently answered, “He Kexian.”

“He Kexian? Is it the ‘xian’ meaning ‘thirsting for virtue’?” She tilted her head, asking with an adorable expression.

Thirsting… thirsting for virtue?!

At such a young age, not learning properly – was she flirting with him?!

“No, it’s the ‘xian’ from ‘salty and sweet’!” He Kexian’s face turned slightly red as he said loudly.

He Kexian was handsome with fair skin. When such pale cheeks were tinged with a slight blush, he looked even more attractive, making little Miss Shi stare slightly.

“You’re really good-looking!” the little girl praised from the bottom of her heart.

But He Kexian’s face immediately darkened…

Being called good-looking was a pain in his heart!

The little girl didn’t notice his suddenly unfriendly expression and turned to look at another little girl who had been silently standing aside, asking adorably, “What’s your name, little sister?”

He Ketian had sparse, yellowish hair when she was young, and was thin and small. Though she was already nine years old, she looked like she was only five or six. She was most sensitive about people calling her small. Now seeing this obviously younger girl calling her “little sister,” her face immediately darkened, “How old are you?”

“Seven, and you?”

“Nine.” He Ketian said with a dark expression.

“Oh my, you look like you’re younger than me.” Little Shi Fa Ke said with an innocent face.

He Ketian felt like an arrow had struck her chest.

“What’s your name?” The little girl, completely unaware that she had already offended someone, persistently asked.

Seeing her determined look of not giving up until she got an answer, He Ketian gritted her teeth, “He Ketian.”

“Oh, Kexian and Ketian, are you siblings?” Shi Fa Ke looked at He Kexian, then at He Ketian, and innocently said something that hit her weak spot, “You don’t look much alike.”

“Sorry for not looking alike. We’re not just siblings, we’re twins.” He Ketian was furious, but instead smiled sweetly and said.

Thus, Shi Fa Ke’s first meeting with the He siblings hit both of their weak spots hard, thoroughly offending the He siblings.