Chapter 45: What to Do If My Little Sister Has a Lovestruck Brain? Part 1

What to do if his little sister had a lovestruck brain?

Qi Jingming, who had just discovered this fact, thought—

There was no cure for a lovestruck brain since ancient times.

One must never try to break them up! The more one tried to tear them apart, the more it seemed like their love had endured a thousand hardships and remained steadfast!!

He should go along with her, cooperate with her, and capture the object of her affection early on without her knowledge—even if it meant using some underhanded methods… Anything went as long as the goal was achieved.

It would let the little couple live happily ever after and spare the person involved some heartbreak from love.

Sigh.

Qi Jingming, as her cousin, had truly gone to great lengths, but the “lovestruck brain” in question across from him was completely oblivious.

Besides his main job as a contractor, Qi Jingming also held the positions of heir to both the Qi and Bai families, so he was incredibly busy.

After accompanying his little cousin to finish the meal and listening to her requests, he prepared to leave.

Before going, he offered to escort Lu Ningshuang back. Even though she was an Alpha, a beautiful Alpha wasn’t safe going out at night!

But…

“No need~”

Now a live-in Alpha son-in-law of a wealthy family, Little Lu told him truthfully, “The people sent to pick me up are already on the way.”

Qi Jingming glanced at his sister’s face, then at her head, and finally let out a sigh.

“Sigh!”

With her being so scheming and cunning, how could his sister’s lovestruck brain not grow at lightspeed?

She had done all kinds of bad things!

He needed to accelerate his countermeasures.

A baffled Lu Ningshuang: ???

Then.

When it came time to pay the bill, the person they casually summoned was—

“Total of 386 yuan. Which payment method would you like?”

“Lu Fugui?!!”

Lu Ningshuang’s voice rang out almost simultaneously with that clear, cold female voice.

Truth be told.

Given Lu Fugui’s persona of “wealth recognizes only money” and “iron-blooded wage slave,” Lu Ningshuang wouldn’t have been too surprised to see her anywhere.

—She was the true Muzhi Ben Taoya!

Lu Chengyue naturally spotted them too. That ethereal, fairy-like face suddenly cracked, and she bared her teeth at the two of them with a “nuclear-friendly” smile.

“Yo, Brother Facai and Second Cousin are out dining together? What were you chatting about?”

Lu Ningshuang shuddered.

Just as she rarely called Qi Jingming “brother,” Lu Chengyue almost never called her “sister.” Once she did, it meant big trouble.

Qi Jingming handled it smoothly. While paying the bill, he also transferred a sum to Lu Chengyue’s personal account.

[You have received 5,000 yuan.]

With the mechanical electronic payment notification, Lu Chengyue’s expression flipped instantly from gloomy to sunny.

She flashed a classic customer-service smile. “If you’re out eating, just eat. No need to call me. I was busy anyway and don’t have time to serve you.”

Lu Ningshuang: “…”

Seeing money makes the eyes gleam—spot on.

Qi Jingming cleared his throat lightly. “Um… Little Shuang and Fugui, I’ll head out first.”

It wasn’t that he was biased or didn’t care about Lu Chengyue.

The nickname “Lu Fugui” was something Lu Chengyue had forced him to use, claiming it brought good fortune. From then on, Qi Jingming could only call her “Xiaoyue” in his mind or when outsiders and elders were around.

As for the usual caring and concern…

In Lu Chengyue’s words, “Warm words are worth less than a fat stack of cash.”

—Cut the chit-chat and useless fluff; just send money. She was in a hurry to work and save startup funds for her company.

“Brother Facai, safe travels.”

Having pocketed the money, Lu Fugui’s attitude did a complete 180. Not only did she beam cheerfully herself, but she also dragged Lu Ningshuang into the act.

Because Lu Chengyue knew her cousin always played fair. Since he’d sent her 5,000, Lu Ningshuang must have gotten the same.

When you’ve taken the money, you put on the attitude!

Lu Ningshuang was forced to chime in: “Brother Facai, safe travels.”

Qi Jingming, halfway to the door: ???

Why did that phrase sound so weird?

Whatever. His little cousins were still young; it was an innocent slip-up. Must be the school/uncle/little aunt who hadn’t taught them properly.

Once Qi Jingming left, their table hadn’t been cleared yet, and the driver sent by Qin Yushu to pick her up hadn’t arrived.

Lu Ningshuang looked up at Lu Chengyue and suddenly asked, “Got time right now?”

Lu Chengyue, cold and aloof: “I’m on work hours now. Can’t chat idly with customers.”

Lu Ningshuang propped her chin on one hand and blinked her pretty eyes. “Alright then.”

The next second.

[You have received 500 yuan.]

Lu Chengyue quickly roped in a colleague, hiring them at 50 yuan for 20 minutes to cover her shift. Then she stood before Lu Ningshuang and bowed respectfully.

“Dear esteemed madam, it’s my pleasure to serve you.”

One had to admit.

With this marriage, Lu Ningshuang’s seniority had even risen a notch.

They’d been sisters for so many years, so Lu Ningshuang was perfectly accustomed to Lu Chengyue’s money-grubbing ways.

She was no longer surprised by her lightning-fast face changes. Still propping her chin, she got straight to the point.

“Are you still doing side gigs as a middleman?”

“Yeah.” Lu Chengyue replied.

Forwarding a job earned a commission fee—who would say no to sweet, sweet cash?

Of course.

She only took jobs she could handle herself, checking her schedule first. If she truly couldn’t, she’d reluctantly pass them on and take just the small referral cut.

Maybe because the person across from her was her cousin who’d grown up with her, someone too familiar—Lu Chengyue’s attitude wasn’t as polite as with strangers. She even brought up old matters.

“By the way, when are you gonna introduce me to a sugar mommy? Guys work too—as long as they make bank, I don’t discriminate.”

Lu Ningshuang broke out in a cold sweat. “When the chance comes, sure.”

Her days as a live-in Alpha son-in-law in a wealthy family were surprisingly carefree, but… Lu Chengyue’s parents—her little aunt and her wife—were both university professors.

They didn’t earn a ton, but they were the epitome of refined nobility. If those two found out she’d dragged Lu Chengyue into that line of work, there’d be hell to pay!

At times like this, Old Lu and Lady Ning wouldn’t have her back!

“Real talk?” Lu Chengyue eyed her suspiciously. “Don’t go all successful and forget your poor sister-in-arms.”

“…”

Only when money was involved did Lu Chengyue get all sisterly with her.

Lu Ningshuang apologized inwardly and bluffed outwardly. “Wouldn’t dream of it.”

Fearing more questions, she quickly changed the subject.

“I just wanted to ask if you know any young, pretty women—Alphas or Betas are fine…”

Lu Ningshuang suddenly recalled the System’s ability to precisely transmit Omega pheromones and trigger an Alpha’s heat period, so she backtracked.

“Never mind, Betas only. Betas are safer.”

She’d ruled out Omegas from the start. Sending an Omega next to that person would be throwing a lamb to the wolf—serving up dinner on a platter.

After stating her requirements, Lu Ningshuang looked up to find a hint of worry in Lu Chengyue’s gaze.

Lu Ningshuang: …Huh?

Lu Chengyue finally spoke. “Sis, you didn’t just get married and already have a lover’s spat, now needing someone to secure your position, did you?”

Lu Ningshuang: “…”

The more Lu Chengyue imagined, the more convinced she was. “Makes sense. Like I told you last time, Betas have no pheromones—perfect for your situation, and easy to ditch later…”

“But not too young and pretty, right? That’d overlap with your own image.”

“Sigh, I knew marrying into a wealthy family as a live-in wasn’t easy.”

Lu Ningshuang: “…………”

Lu Chengyue’s eyes brimmed with pity and sympathy, plus a gut-wrenching sense that her money was flying away before she’d even latched on.

The 19-year-old Lu Chengyue, three years younger than Lu Ningshuang, spoke next with a world-weary tone.

She patted Lu Ningshuang’s shoulder comfortingly. “It’s fine. Love’s all fake—only hustle that cash while you can. The money you earn sticks with you forever; it won’t betray you!”

She dropped a nugget of profound wisdom.

“……………………..”

Lu Ningshuang immediately thought that Lu Fugui—no, Lu Chengyue—truly lived up to being from the Old Lu Family. Her thought process was as uniquely bizarre as ever.

What was going on?

Lu Ningshuang even reflected a bit.

Why, ever since she’d married into the wealthy family, had Qi Facai and Lu Fugui suddenly all started acting so off?

It definitely couldn’t be her problem!

Having figured that out, Lu Ningshuang awkwardly patted Lu Chengyue’s hand off her shoulder. “You got it wrong.”

Lu Chengyue: ?

“No marital issues for now.” Lu Ningshuang paused. “No need to secure anything.”

Lu Chengyue: “Really?”

Lu Ningshuang nodded. “Really. Truer than real gold.”

“You should’ve said so earlier~”

Lu Chengyue showcased her masterful face-switch again, instantly cheerful—her concern for this cousin was maybe two or three parts genuine, the rest pure agony over a rich relative about to soar away.

Damn it!

She hadn’t even climbed aboard yet!

Lu Chengyue added, “Wishing you and your wife a harmonious marriage, growing old together, with halls full of children and grandchildren.”

Lu Ningshuang: “…”

“Take back that last bit. Too vicious.”

Giving birth was inherently dangerous, even for the most suitable Omegas. The bulk of the ordeal in pregnancy and delivery was emotional turmoil.

It didn’t suit Qin Yushu at all.

“Oh.”

Lu Chengyue rephrased her blessing. “Wishing you and your wife a harmonious marriage, growing old together.”

Lu Ningshuang looked at her and let out a long sigh.

Sigh!

What could she do?

[You have received 2,000 yuan.]

The mechanical electronic chime sounded again. With the auspicious words spoken, Lu Ningshuang had to send a red packet.

Money was money—Lu Chengyue accepted it gleefully and got back to business.

“So, what do you need a young, pretty female Beta for?”

It couldn’t be for her own use.

Before latching onto a sugar mommy, her cousin’s romantic history was a blank slate. No matter how many flirted, it was wasted on the blind. So Lu Chengyue absolutely trusted Lu Ningshuang’s character.

She hadn’t told even her cousin Qi Facai, the rotten-ends-fixer extraordinaire, about Huo Yunyi and the System mess—let alone her three-years-younger cousin Lu Fugui!

Thus, she rephrased worriedly. “Lately, there’s this Alpha trying to break up me and…”

Lu Ningshuang paused to think. She hadn’t told Lu Chengyue about Qin Yushu’s identity yet, so she wasn’t sure how to put it. After a moment, she stuck with Lu Chengyue’s term.

“Your sis-in-la… cough.”

It felt awkward at first, but with the person absent, Lu Ningshuang quickly thickened her skin, though her voice stayed soft and lacking confidence. “…and your sister-in-law’s marriage.”