Revenge of the Phoenix Beauty-Chapter 33: A Brother’s trust

Hua Zhiyan sat there, his arms crossed, staring at her.

She just told him everything, about how she is running her merchant company secretly,and about how she had prepared for the illness.

Qingyan's heart was beating faster in her chest, waiting for his response.

After a long silence, he sighed and calmly said,

"Alright. I believe you."

Qingyan blinked.

She froze, not expecting those words.

"...What?"

My brother didn't question me. He didn't demand proof. He just... believed me?!

She stared at him, searching his face for any sign of doubt. But there was none.

"Do you truly believe me, Brother?" she asked hesitantly.

Hua Zhiyan nodded. "Hmm, I do."

She frowned. "But... Aren't you curious? You didn't even ask how I knew about the illness beforehandly."

Her brother leaned forward slightly, his gaze calm and steady. "I don't have the need to ask, Qingyan. I know my little sister. You have always been smart and thoughtful, always thinking ahead."

Qingyan's chest tightened.

Those words...

She had expected doubt, suspicion,...even anger. But instead, her brother trusted her completely.

For a moment, she didn't know what to say.

"Brother..." she whispered.

Hua Zhiyan simply patted her head, as if she is still the little sister who used to follow him around when they were young.

She clenched her hands. There was one more thing she wanted to ask.

After hesitating for a long moment, she asked.

"Brother... can you teach me martial arts?"

Hua Zhiyan stopped.

He narrowed his brow. "Why do you need to learn that? I'll protect you."

New novel 𝓬hapters are published on ƒreewebɳovel.com.

Qingyan shook her head. "I know you will. Even if it costs your life."

Her voice shakened slightly. "But I don't want to be weak anymore. I want to protect myself in the future."

Hua Zhiyan stared at her. His expression was unreadable.

After a long silence between them.

Hua Zhiyan continued.

"Alright."

Qingyan's eyes gleamed. "You'll teach me?"

He nodded. "But it's not going to be easy. If you start now, you can't quit midway. Are you prepared for that?"

She clenched her fists and said firmly,

"I am, brother."

Hua Zhiyan's lips let out a small smile.

"Good. Then we are starting tomorrow."

---