Chapter 259

When Jing Zejun went missing, Jing Zeqian was old enough to remember. He was devastated—the sister he had been longing for was suddenly gone.

During that time, he cried and threw tantrums until his voice turned hoarse, and he even developed a high fever. But no matter how much he cried, his sister didn’t return.

Then, one day, his brother told him they had found her. Overjoyed, Jing Zeqian rushed to meet her.

The little sister he had once carried around had grown into a graceful young woman, but she was no longer familiar with him.

He was thrilled to have found her, but also heartbroken. He wanted to compensate her, to give her everything she could ever want.

Yet, she didn’t seem to want anything—not even to join his company or accept any resources.

Their interactions were awkward, filled with a sense of distance.

Jing Zeqian was troubled, but he knew that rebuilding a bond with his sister couldn’t be rushed.

Before he could even begin his plan to reconnect with her, Jing Yiyi suddenly appeared.

Jing Zeqian wasn’t happy about it. He didn’t want to bring Jing Yiyi into the Jing Family. There could only be one young lady in the Jing Family—his sister!

Even if it was his grandmother’s dying wish, he lost the argument due to the family’s majority rule.

Hmph! They’ll regret this!

To ensure Jing Zejun’s absolute position in the Jing Family, Jing Zeqian took it upon himself to keep an eye on Jing Yiyi. She wasn’t going to take his sister’s place!

But Jing Yiyi turned out to be not only eccentric but also strangely perceptive. For the first time, he found himself able to hear others’ thoughts.

At first, it felt novel, but the novelty quickly wore off.

“‘Wind oil essence’? ‘Brother-obsessed princess’? How many nicknames is she going to give me in her head?!”

And why was it that all he could hear were her sarcastic remarks?

Later, his sister and Jing Yiyi became incredibly close. His brother even accompanied her to bask in the sun! His parents also started treating him less favorably!

He could understand the two girls growing closer, especially since Jing Yiyi seemed to genuinely understand Jing Zejun and had even saved her.

He could also understand his parents treating their adopted daughter well—after all, the Jing Family had a tradition of being particularly kind to girls, and Jing Yiyi had accidentally saved his mother.

But his brother? Why was he acting like that? His brother had never even sunbathed with him!

Jing Zeqian couldn’t understand it. Jing Zeqian was furious!

Well, having another sister in the family wasn’t so bad, even if this sister didn’t show him much “respect”! She loved to argue with him and often played dangerous games.

But, ahem, having another sister wasn’t so bad after all.

This sister wasn’t exactly well-behaved. Despite her innocent appearance, her hobbies were wild, and she was surprisingly skilled, completely defying his expectations.

But since he had already accepted her as his sister, he had to protect her.

She could go on TV—he’d make sure everyone knew Jing Yiyi was also a child of the Jing Family! She could race cars—he’d keep an eye on her! She could argue with the company’s artists—after all, she was his sister!

Jing Zeqian thought this new family dynamic wasn’t so bad, and he could adapt to having another sister.

But he never expected that soon, he wouldn’t need to adapt anymore—because he was “kicked out” of the house.

When Jing Yiyi and Jiang Miaomiao had their first argument, Jing Zeqian didn’t pay much attention. It was just a parking spot—he could buy the surrounding area and turn it into parking spaces if needed.

They only argued that one time, and Jing Zeqian thought it would blow over.

But soon, he kept hearing Jing Yiyi’s complaints about Jiang Miaomiao. He didn’t understand why, but since they were in different circles, he didn’t worry too much.

However, things escalated quickly.

Jing Yiyi insisted on attending Jiang Miaomiao’s party. Jing Zeqian was worried she might cause trouble, but since she wanted to go…

He thought he could keep things under control, but it still ended in disaster.

Jing Zeqian was angry. He had warned her repeatedly, but Jing Yiyi still “caused a scene,” and her performance was rather clumsy.

He was such a blind fool.

He had known Jiang Miaomiao for nearly a decade. She wasn’t just a colleague or a subordinate to him—she was his pride from his younger days.

He was stubborn by nature, and once he set his mind on something, he wouldn’t budge. He saw Jing Yiyi as his sister, and Jiang Miaomiao as a crucial friend in his life.

He was stubborn, refusing to rely on the Jing Family, and he had still managed to thrive in the entertainment industry. Jiang Miaomiao was talented, but he was the one who discovered her and elevated her career at Startrack.

How could he accept that his pride from his youth had stabbed him in the back?

He had a temper, but when he heard Jing Yiyi say, “If you can’t find evidence, then kneel and apologize,” he already knew he had lost.

Anyone who could say something like that must be deeply hurt.

Later, the truth came out. He had been the fool all along, the one who was self-righteous. Jing Yiyi had only ever been concerned for him, her brother who talked a big game but never truly cared for her.

He had been self-righteous, guarding against Jing Yiyi, who had never wanted anything from him. He had been self-righteous, becoming an obstacle to her dreams. And he had been self-righteous, hurting Jing Yiyi for the sake of someone who wanted to harm him.

He never thought he’d be kicked out of the house, but more importantly, he hadn’t even apologized to Jing Yiyi! Whether she wanted to hit him or scold him, he needed to let her vent first!

Over time, he learned how to be a good brother instead of a self-righteous one.

He also gradually realized that what he thought was “good” wasn’t necessarily what his sisters wanted.

Jing Yiyi loved racing, so he learned how to be a proper racing manager, building an entire racing team just to pave the way for her career.

But! Could someone please tell him why Jing Yiyi liked his brother so much?!

He went through “great lengths” to sneak her snacks, enduring the “unjust accusations” from their mother, only for her to turn around and share them with his brother!

Couldn’t she spare some for him after all his hard work?!

What? He had already eaten some? That wasn’t the same—snacks he got for himself versus snacks given by his sister were completely different!

And last time, he was the one who saved the barbecue for her—he had put his heart into grilling it!

He just stepped away for a moment, and suddenly his brother got all the credit!

Jing Yiyi, don’t push it! He was the one who treated her the best!

Later, Jing Yiyi brought home a boyfriend—his “rival.” He was going to thoroughly vet him! But before the vetting period was over, they got married, and they even brought a little one into the mix! And guess what? The little one also adored his brother!

Being the sisters’ favorite brother was really hard!