Chapter 721: Chapter 712: Another New Year Approaches (Part 2)

Tuanzi raised a fist and shouted loudly, as if flames were burning behind her. Grabbing a small wooden sword, she flawlessly performed a set of swordsmanship moves again.

The system sighed helplessly, it was turning excitement into motivation for martial arts practice.

However, ever since Ji Zhangzhuo noticed something amiss, the second senior brother taught the host many tricks to exploit loopholes. For example, the skill of a martial arts master can be upgraded by one level for each new cultivation technique learned.

The definition of ’learn’ is too broad. Basically, if the host can perform the relevant moves fluently, combined with Inner Strength to a certain level of lethality, that’s enough. This is difficult for someone without any foundational skills, but for others, especially senior brothers, it’s not very hard and can be accomplished in a few days.

Besides, the concept of ’new cultivation technique’ is also very broad.

It never expected that the host, following the second senior brother’s suggestion, went to learn an aerobics routine and actually passed the level. Unfortunately, when the host learned a second aerobics routine, the program didn’t recognize it as a new cultivation technique because the routines were deemed too similar.

With the guidance of a loophole expert like the second senior brother, the martial arts master’s level is rapidly rising.

Soon it was the end of December.

Gu Cheng’s new movie had already been approved smoothly and was sent for competition while also preparing for release around the New Year period.

The New Year in the coming year falls in February, and before this February arrives, he was supposed to travel everywhere for promotions. However, realizing that soon, on January 1st, his sister would turn six and that for most of the past year, the senior brothers had been taking care of his sister, he declined some work and rushed back.

Gu Che also managed to leave his film crew and rushed back.

But he also had no shortage of work, with performances scheduled for the New Year’s Eve Gala, Little New Year’s Eve Gala, and the Spring Festival Gala, flying all around the country for rehearsals.

Even so, he also made it back in time for his sister’s sixth birthday.

He excitedly returned home, opened the door, and saw a bunch of familiar and unfamiliar men, but his adorable sister was nowhere in sight.

This handsome man with strong features instantly had his face fall.

Ji Zhangzhuo instinctively wanted to tease this second brother but was stopped by Duan Xiayou who placed a hand on his shoulder.

"Miaomiao went to record a program. She’ll be back later."

Gu Che suddenly realized, almost forgetting that his sister is now a highly popular martial arts master. She should have also received invitations to participate in different TV stations’ New Year’s Eve shows.

"Just recording? Not live?" he asked suspiciously.

He was just worried that the show his sister attended was a live one, meaning she’d have to celebrate her birthday at the TV station.

"It’s all pre-recorded, the other shows have long been recorded, it’s just that the last one had some issues, needing reordering, so Miaomiao went over again."

Duan Xiayou reassured, "She definitely wants to celebrate her birthday with you all."

Gu Che felt satisfied.

He changed his shoes and took his suitcase to the second-floor bedroom. When he came out, he was startled to find a woman standing in the second-floor hallway.

There were women among his relatives, but they were all elders. He never heard of any peers who were female.

"Uh, who are you?"

Yu Weixiao turned around slowly, upon seeing Gu Che, a light lit up in her eyes, "You... must be... the... master..."

Gu Che quickly said, "Hello, Ninth Senior Brother."

He remembered his sister telling him that the new Ninth Senior Brother spoke slowly, but she didn’t tell him that the new brother was dressed as a woman!

Was his sister trying to make a fool of him? After having this thought, he shook his head.

No way, his sister was so considerate and adorable, she wouldn’t trick him like this.

He quickly finished the greeting, intending to head downstairs but thought it’d be rude and stood hesitantly on the spot.

"Miao... miao’s..."

"Yes, I am Miaomiao’s second brother." Gu Che stopped her from continuing.

Yu Weixiao smiled slowly, "As... she... said... one..."

"Yes, I’m very handsome, I’m well aware of that." Gu Che interjected without hesitation.

Yu Weixiao: "..."

Tuanzi rushed home before dinner.

"Miaomiao wants to celebrate New Year’s and her birthday together with everyone!"

She dashed into the living room eagerly, finding the house bustling with people.

[Ancient Martial System: I must say, you have so many senior brothers]

Last New Year’s Eve, the house was quite deserted, just on the host’s birthday, uncles, aunts, and cousins came over.

But now, with two brothers and nine senior brothers, the villa, which was initially very spacious, seemed a bit crowded.

The system couldn’t even imagine how lively it would be when everyone arrives to celebrate the host’s birthday during the day.

Having frequented the senior brothers recently, Tuanzi ran straight to the kitchen to snuggle up to the big brother who had automatically slipped into the kitchen upon returning, and was immediately rewarded with a slice of beef.

"Chomp!"

She chewed contently, her eyes smiling crescents.

"Big brother’s cooking is still the best! Big brother’s a culinary god!"

Gu Cheng chuckled, his sister’s sweet words were always so pleasant to hear.

Noticing the sweat on his sister’s head, he advised, "Go take a shower and change clothes first."

"I know, I know, Miaomiao will go right away."

She said she’d go immediately but her eyes were glued to the pot.

Gu Cheng had no choice but to give her another piece, and Tuanzi, satisfied, ran out of the kitchen.

After she showered and came downstairs, she found her second brother also downstairs, surprisingly arm-wrestling with Ning Jixiu.

She gathered around, shocked, "Second brother, Eighth Senior Brother is very strong."

Ning Jixiu slightly curled the corners of his lips, pressing them back before anyone noticed.

Gu Che’s face was full of sweat, he glanced at Tuanzi, saying nothing.

Tuanzi saw the grievance in that glance and hurriedly turned to warn Ning Jixiu, "Fair contest, no using Inner Strength!"

Ning Jixiu snorted, "I don’t care to..."

Before he finished speaking, Gu Che took advantage of his momentary distraction and won the match.

"Thank you for letting me win, thank you." Gu Che politely cupped his hands.

Ning Jixiu looked at Tuanzi wistfully.

The little girl clasped her hands behind her back and swiftly left the scene.

Once at a safe distance, she dared raise her voice, "Miaomiao was just reminding you, it was you who faltered!"

Ning Jixiu ground his teeth, but had to admit his junior sister was right.

He glared at Gu Che, who seemed humble but was secretly a bit smug, "Another round."

This time, without any surprise, Ning Jixiu won.

Gu Che was not convinced, "Again."

The two refused to back down, initially polite, but soon both had their eyes red

Tuanzi quietly moved to Tantai Yi’s side, "Third Senior Brother, did something happen between them?"

The silver-haired, gold-eyed man thought carefully, "Nothing happened."

"So why are they so riled up?"

"Probably because they both hate losing," Ji Zhangzhuo ambled by, "I heard there’s a place nearby that’s not a no-fireworks zone, shall we set off fireworks when we ring in the New Year?"

"Set off fireworks?" Tuanzi’s eyes lit up, "Yes, yes!"