Chapter 1406 - 1403: Shocked and Drenched in Cold Sweat

Chapter 1406: Chapter 1403: Shocked and Drenched in Cold Sweat

Qiao Muyun was startled and broke into a cold sweat, completely caught off guard. An intuition struck him—did Qiao Junlie take the wrong medication? This is ridiculous...

However, Qiao Muyun didn’t even have time to resist. His arm reached around the side of his head, his hand deftly slipped to the back of his neck, and in the next second, the hand on his neck suddenly squeezed hard...

"Ugh..." The sensation of pain instantly surged through his brain.

Then, Qiao Muyun could only feel another hand lightly pinching his chin. It exerted force again.

"Ah..." Qiao Muyun found it difficult to even call out, his body was heavily pressed against the pillar by Qiao Junlie, and his arms went limp under the pain.

Along with the pain, he heard a series of explosive words in his ear.

"Qiao Muyun, you really are my good brother, even drinking the leftover wine? No wonder they call it brotherly bond, even in taste and interests, oh?! Hehe, hahaha... you even want the same woman. Are you thinking of trying the woman I’ve been with? Hmm?!" Qiao Junlie said sinisterly, his blue eyes flickering with anger, then he no longer concealed his emotions, and roared violently, "Speak—"

Suddenly, his chin and back of the head were pinched painfully, yet the words were the real blow that struck Qiao Muyun, making him heartbroken. At this moment, his head almost went numb... Was enduring and obeying all this time for this result? Why? His brother didn’t trust him at all? He never regarded him as a real brother!

A wave of grievance and misunderstood pain surged in his heart, turning into anger, and immediately Qiao Muyun used his strength, like venting his rage, and pushed Qiao Junlie away, breaking free from his grip. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

"I didn’t, I didn’t—" Qiao Muyun shouted loudly, his eyes glowing as he looked at Qiao Junlie, seeming to have lost his reason at that moment. This man in front of him, is he still his brother, his kin? Why is he saying such things, why hurt him like this...

Qiao Muyun’s emerald eyes were disturbed, no longer clear, and the other’s deep blue as the sea eyes were filled with pain... Between them... who hurt whom?

After hearing these words, "Hahaha..." Qiao Junlie laughed dryly a few times. Then suddenly stopped.

"Saying it as if it’s true, too bad, no matter how good an act, no one can fool me!" Qiao Junlie’s icy voice was like hail in a frigid winter, relentlessly smashing against the other’s face, leaving him unable to bleed from the pain, an internal injury to his core. Then he cursed with terror, "You brat, stop playing dirty with me! Pretending to be good on the surface while backstabbing me, who wouldn’t do that? Don’t overestimate yourself! Brat! Be careful not to end up hanging yourself!"

At this moment, Qiao Muyun felt deeply saddened. Although Qiao Junlie had never been very close to him, for a long time, they coexisted peacefully, neither warm nor cold. Whenever Qiao Junlie had something for him to do, he did it without hesitation. Exhausting all efforts, being ordered by him.

It can be said he was very loyal to Qiao Junlie, and Qiao Junlie fairly trusted him too. While he knew Qiao Junlie might not reciprocate as he did, it didn’t matter. As long as the brothers’ hearts were united, anything could be solved. But this time, it’s different, Qiao Junlie was blindly suspicious of him, leaving him in turmoil!

In Qiao Muyun’s eyes was a serious sense of failure. The family he held dearest was now tormenting him.

"My feelings for Zi Ruoxi... are only sibling affection." Qiao Muyun still maintained his composure, blandly explaining. Although this was somewhat insincere, he knew his feelings for Zi Ruoxi were not just sibling affection... Oh, but sometimes, certain things can’t be forced. If Zi Ruoxi ends up choosing him, he would undoubtedly accept. But she clearly loves Qiao Junlie, so what else is there to consider...

On hearing this, Qiao Junlie’s handsome brows furrowed, and upon seeing the other’s expression, that visibly gloomy demeanor, it’s hard to believe there’s not love!

"Hmph! That’s some sibling affection." Qiao Junlie couldn’t help but sarcastically say. As if the person saying those words was the biggest joke. Then, he said in a cynical tone, "Qiao Muyun, your lying is really low-level."

Qiao Muyun bit his lip and teeth, staring blankly at Qiao Junlie. Unconsciously a hatred, a resentment welled up; he knew whatever he said now wouldn’t be believed by Qiao Junlie. Why did he suddenly distrust him? He remembered when he was leaving the hospital, everything seemed fine...

"What will it take for you to believe me?" Qiao Muyun felt helpless. He really didn’t know how to continue, fearing he wouldn’t be able to endure himself. Zi Ruoxi’s situation now was terrible; he understood she needed him. He couldn’t just leave her now. He originally wanted to give Qiao Junlie a chance to see Zi Ruoxi... hoping she would forgive Qiao Junlie based on their past affection...

But now it was just messed up. The task wasn’t accomplished, and he unintentionally became the third party, the reason for the rift in their relationship.

On hearing this, a smile abruptly appeared on Qiao Junlie’s handsome face. However, the smile was somewhat sinister, making one’s hair stand on end.

"You want me to believe you? Your question is really odd, as if I’m maliciously slandering you unjustly. Are you pleading with me? Huh!? Bastard!" Qiao Junlie said coldly, then without any sentiment, he cursed viciously, "Hmph! You ingrate brat, despite how I’ve treated you, is your conscience eaten by dogs? Is it you who are wronged, or me, make it clear... True, I asked you to take good care of Zi Ruoxi, but did I ask you to kiss and hug her? You took advantage of the situation, exploited the vulnerable. Are you even a man, you bastard! Is this your way of screwing me? Being my good little brother? Ah—"

Whoa!

Qiao Junlie’s words were like a bolt from the blue, instantly jolting awake Qiao Muyun’s mind. So... so... he actually saw that day... My goodness... what a mess this is!

Qiao Muyun’s cheeks turned hot, ears and neck flushed red, he found himself speechless, he was truly at a loss for words. One word, awkward!

He wanted to escape, he truly didn’t want to continue staying here, he didn’t want to say anything more to Qiao Junlie. His thoughts and actions seemed fully exposed to the other with nowhere to hide.