The bad value system is measuring values.

Chapter 185 The turmoil continues

"Brother, it hurts."

"Okay, I know, Xiaoxiao, can you bear with it? I'll be done applying it soon."

Zhong Huanli gently massaged Qiao Xiao's skin, "No matter what happens in the future, you must never hurt yourself."

"But it's dirty."

"Don't cry, don't cry, your eyes are all swollen."

"Brother, I'm sorry for always making you and Dad Zhong worry."

"This is not your fault. Don't worry, we will find out who did it and get justice for you."

Qiao Xiao's bright eyes were red, which made Zhong Huanli feel a pang of heartache.

After dinner, Qiao Xiao's eyes felt tired, so she went to her room to sleep early.

Zhong Huanli led Astor on his daily nightly walks.

Zhong Huanli's family lived in a villa in an affluent neighborhood. Unlike other households, they lacked a mailbox for dropping off mail.

The mailbox that should have been there had already been quietly removed by Zhong Huanli.

One morning, he happened to witness someone throwing something into the empty space, not expecting it to be a love letter to Qiao Xiao. Without hesitation, he quickly intercepted this unexpected "gift".

Love letter? How old is she to be writing love letters? She shouldn't be in a relationship too early. He has to be very careful about this. But the love letter was still handed over to Qiao Xiao. However, it was accidentally torn up by Asdor during the handover. In the end, only a tattered page was left for Qiao Xiao.

As he approached his doorstep today, he noticed a conspicuous envelope pinned to the railing.

The surrounding light was slightly dim, so he couldn't see clearly. After completing the process, he tidied up and returned to his room.

Zhong Huanli frowned as she looked at the three words "Zhang Lingwan" on the letter.

"It's you again! Coveting Xiaoxiao."

He took out his phone and sent a message to people he knew, asking them to investigate this person named Zhang Lingwan.

The next morning, Qiao Xiao got up and went downstairs for breakfast as usual, but saw Zhong Huanli standing at the top of the stairs with a serious expression, which made her a little confused.

"Brother, what's wrong?"

"Xiaoxiao, who is Zhang Lingwan to you?"

Qiao Xiao shook her head. "We have no relationship."

Zhong Huanli felt a little relieved; thankfully, they were just acquaintances.

Just then, the doorbell rang. Zhong Huanli was about to go downstairs to open the door when she heard Aunt Shen and a boy's voices coming from the other side.

Aunt Shen saw a handsome young man standing at the door, holding a bouquet of flowers in his hand.

"Excuse me, is this Qiao Xiao's house? I'm Zhang Lingwan," the boy said with a smile.

Zhong Yan, carrying his suit jacket, walked steadily and powerfully toward Zhang Lingwan and said coldly, "It's the weekend today. Xiao is staying at a friend's house. Contact her before you come to find her. I didn't hear her mention having guests today."

Zhang Lingwan: "I'm sorry to bother you. Please put the flowers away for me."

"Mm." Zhong Yan took the bouquet, handed it to Aunt Shen, and then closed the door.

Seeing this, Qiao Xiao couldn't help but wonder, "Why did Zhong's father lie to him?"

“He’s unreliable,” Zhong Huanli said, lowering her eyes and frowning slightly.

Qiao Xiao: "You can tell a person's character at first glance?"

"That's right, you can tell at first glance."

Qiao Xiao: "Is your brother still angry with me because of that day?"

Zhong Huanli, with her exquisitely beautiful features, couldn't help but frown. "I didn't."

Qiao Xiao: "You're lying, aren't you?"

Zhong Huanli immediately felt slightly displeased. "You shouldn't have lied to me. It was clearly a male classmate."

Seeing his displeased expression, Qiao Xiao subconsciously explained, "I was afraid you would misunderstand."

"If you don't tell me, I'll only misunderstand more."

Qiao Xiao didn't want to face him and stammered, "But... Brother, why did you follow me?"

Zhong Huanli was speechless for a moment, then slowly replied, "Because... I'm afraid you'll start dating too early."

Qiao Xiao: "Brother, I need my own private space."

Zhong Huanli's emotions surged instantly: "I know you need personal space, but can't we take it slow? I don't know what to do if you're suddenly removed from my life!"

Qiao Xiao was stunned, and it took her a long time to recover: "Brother, we will not separate, but we can't be each other's whole life, right? You are very important to me, more important than everyone else in the world combined, but I must have my own life, isn't that what you told me?"

Zhong Huanli's beautiful face instantly paled: "I'm sorry, Xiaoxiao, it's my fault, I'm sick."

Qiao Xiao: "Brother..."

Just then, Aunt Shen came up the stairs. "Xiaoxiao, this bouquet of flowers..."

Qiao Xiao took the bouquet of flowers. "I understand, Aunt Shen. You can go about your business."

Zhong Huanli didn't say much, only repeatedly admonishing, "Don't associate with him in the future."

"I know."

Qiao Xiao examined the flower closely. In the very center of the flower was a teddy bear, but she noticed that the teddy bear's eyes looked strange, as if there was something amiss.

She didn't pay any attention, placed the teddy bear next to the vase at the top of the hallway, and then went into her room.

The next day, Qiao Xiao ran into Zhong Huanli as soon as she left her room.

Zhong Huanli: "Xiaoxiao, it might rain today, so bring your umbrella."

"can you?"

Zhong Huanli: "Yes, most likely. The umbrella is downstairs, I'll get it for you."

"No need, brother, I can walk with my classmate."

Zhong Huanli questioned, "Which classmates did you walk with? Did you share an umbrella?"

"My deskmate."

Zhong Huanli looked troubled, but ultimately compromised.

At night, the wind rattled the windows, and Zhong Huanli looked out at the dark, overcast sky, feeling a sense of unease.

Soon the vehicle arrived at Qiao Xiao's school gate. Zhong Huanli did see Qiao Xiao sharing an umbrella with a classmate, but that person was Zhang Lingwan.

When Qiao Xiao saw her car arrive, she quickly got in, and the driver sped off to her home.

Zhong Huanli was about to express his opinion when Qiao Xiao's serious face instantly changed his expression. He looked at her with concern and asked gently, "What's wrong?"

Her hair was soaked by the rain, one side of her school uniform was also wet, and the corner of her eye was stained with a layer of scarlet.

"elder brother!"

Zhong Huanli helped Qiao Xiao take off her soaked clothes. "What happened, Xiao Xiao? Tell your brother."

My deskmate has a crush on you!

Zhong Huanli gently touched her hair, tucking it behind Qiao Xiao's slightly flushed ear, and asked, "Who said that?"

“I saw with my own eyes that she kept your photos hidden, and Zhang Lingwan also mentioned to me that Lu Zi told him she liked you. So, what do you think about this?”

"I will investigate as soon as possible how she obtained the photos."

"That's not it."

"what is that?"

She likes you!

Zhong Huanli was puzzled. What did it matter to me that she liked me? I didn't like her.

Seeing that he remained silent, Qiao Xiao deftly wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and said sincerely, "I think you two are a perfect match, with complementary personalities."

In an instant, Zhong Huanli's expression froze. She stared in disbelief at the girl in front of her, who was enthusiastically talking about other people's good points in order to match me with them.

Every word she spoke was like a heavy thud shattering his eardrums.

"Alright, Xiaoxiao, stop talking."

Zhong Huanli forced a bitter smile, trying his best to maintain his composure as he responded to her suggestion: "I won't be in a relationship until I finish my studies. Besides, my father doesn't approve."

"Oh, right, and my father too."

“That’s right.” Zhong Huanli’s voice sounded a little hoarse. He looked out the car window, his hand fidgeting nervously.

Looking into her bright eyes, I saw a longing for a beautiful marriage.

Why are you able to assign me to someone else so easily?

Xiao Xiao!