Chapter 2328 - 1935: Tigers Pounce on Their Prey

Chapter 2328: Chapter 1935: Tigers Pounce on Their Prey

Xiaoyang: ...

Instructor, I’m sincerely inviting you, and yet you hit me so hard with your words. Am I just a bit more average-looking than most? How can the difference be so vast?

These words, he only dared to mumble in his heart.

But at this moment, having a meal is the priority.

Since the food was brought from home, it must be home-cooked dishes. The instructor didn’t refuse and went along as well.

A few people found a spot in the crowded canteen, and Qiaoqiao’s backpack had already been deftly unpacked by her roommates.

One lunch box, two lunch boxes, three lunch boxes... Is this right? Six people actually prepared eight lunch boxes, and all with extra large portions!

Even the instructor was puzzled: The military training is intense, but it shouldn’t make one’s appetite grow this much, right?

All eight contained dishes! And then a tightly packed large pot of rice was brought out.

No wonder they needed such a large off-road backpack; a regular one wouldn’t fit everything. No surprise it was so heavy.

The instructor had no more doubts. This must be brotherly love; no one but a true brother would make such a generous effort.

Then again, even a real brother wouldn’t do this!

Looking at Xiaoyang again, he couldn’t understand what kind of charisma this kid had.

But all those doubts disappeared the moment the boxes were opened.

Everyone, like hungry wolves, dug out a few pulp bowls to distribute. Then they dug in enthusiastically, head down, diligently eating.

Only Qiaoqiao remained cheerful, saying to Xiaoyang: "Xiaoyang, my sister called me. She’s so worried about me! I’ve been away from her for so long; I wonder if she’ll secretly miss me so much that she cries."

Xiaoyang mumbled a response with his mouth full, grabbing food while saying:

"No way. Remember when our sister was away for studies and work, she was far away from you too, wasn’t she?"

Qiaoqiao didn’t like what he heard.

"You don’t understand." Now that he’s grown up, he said solemnly:

"The internet says it’s due to life pressures. She’s worked very hard for this family. It’s not that she didn’t miss me."

What’s there to say to that?

Xiaoyang quickly grabbed a big piece of beef for him: "Eat fast, eat fast, or these other fellows will snatch all the good stuff."

Thinking of the instructor, he glanced up, but the instructor, experiencing such delicious food for the first time, didn’t really hear what was said, focusing only on the food.

Even during a chewing break when his reason returned, seeing the table full of food, he had only one thought:

No wonder they prepared so much. Turns out it can really all be finished!

Looking at the others casting slightly resentful glances at him, the instructor felt no embarrassment.

It wasn’t that he insisted on eating; it was mainly because Xiaoyang invited him, right?

Ah, Brother Xiaoyang, everyone shares the same surname—maybe our ancestors were from the same family? If only this connection was known earlier!

He took another chopstick full and ate heartily.

The group, worn out by military training, ate everything at lightning speed.

When the boxes were finally empty, Xiaoyang urged the brothers to clean up all the lunch boxes. They shouldn’t let Qiaoqiao truly become a nanny serving them.

And not only did everyone wash the boxes clean, but upon returning, they each said to Qiaoqiao:

"Qiaoqiao, didn’t you want to learn drawing? I have a cousin who’s a teacher. I specially had her organize some of the best tutorials online to send to you."

Others said:

"Qiaoqiao, bringing food every day must be tiring. Xiaoyang said if there’s house cleaning that the maid can’t handle, don’t do it alone. Once training is over, let us know. We college students have the strength and means."

The instructor thought: Today’s college students are really too fawning.

Yet, having eaten such good food from them, he didn’t know how to repay them.

He could only add:

"If you want to try archery or shooting, I have connections with club owners. I’ll get you some experience tickets to try it out."

Great!

Qiaoqiao’s eyes lit up.

"Thank you, Uncle!" Archery and shooting—he had never tried those!

Instructor: ... He’s just a bit darker, tanned and rugged, but not quite at the uncle level yet, right?

He hesitated for a moment, but heard Qiaoqiao say to Xiaoyang:

"Xiaoyang, Brother Lu Chuan said he’s coming over to see where I live and my working environment. Later, he’ll bring over pickled vegetables, then I’ll take him to visit our place and studio."

"Oh, definitely." Xiaoyang nodded repeatedly, "But I haven’t been back for a while. Has the cleaning service been doing well? What about the assistant? Send them a message and ask them to come over."

"It’s okay," Qiaoqiao shook his head, "I can handle it. The cleaning lady is great. She taught me how to clean quickly and efficiently and praised me for being strong. She said I’ll never have to worry about food in the future. I really like her."

"Really?" Xiaoyang was a bit worried, "She hasn’t made you do this and that, right? Qiaoqiao, you shouldn’t help others with these tasks casually; since she makes money this way, if you help too much and the assistant checks the footage, they might deduct her salary, affecting her income."

Qiaoqiao nodded obediently: "I know, my sister taught me. She said if others can’t do something and I can easily help, I can lend a hand. But if it’s difficult for me too or I don’t want to, I don’t have to help."

Only then did Xiaoyang feel relieved and nodded.

Meanwhile, the nearby university students were coming up with all sorts of ideas, worried about being tricked or deceived, or fearing this big guy would get the short end...

The instructor felt increasingly uneasy; it felt like giving advice to one’s own children!

All of you are staying in dorms at military training—why treat a peer like a kid?

But thinking this over, and looking at Qiaoqiao, he seemed to notice something.

At this moment, Qiaoqiao’s phone rang.

It was Lun Chuan, already at the school gate.

With 10 minutes until they had to regroup, Xiaoyang had no way to go out, and could only watch him leave. Meanwhile, the three brothers had forgotten about the instructor’s presence, and were eagerly asking him:

"What about the pickled vegetables? Just how delicious are they? Do you eat them directly with rice?"

Once mentioned, the instructor’s previous doubts vanished, and he too pondered:

Yes, just how delicious are those pickled vegetables? And about my retired brother, hurry and bring some experience tickets!

Otherwise, how can he rightfully join the dining table?

Meanwhile, Qiaoqiao, with an empty backpack, dashed toward the school gate.

The familiar car was parked at the gate, and Brother Lun Chuan, wearing a mask, got out, eagerly looking forward to him.

"Qiaoqiao!"

Seeing the figure, he raised his hand and waved.

And without realizing it, Qiaoqiao’s face was full of smiles, rushing forward with the backpack, eyes full of expectation and joy:

"Where’s my sister? Did she come too?"