"What does it have to do with you if we go out to have fun? Why are you butting in?" Gu Ye said dismissively. "You'd better just focus on eating your meal."
"How is it none of my business? I'm on great terms with Sister Xiaomo," Gu Xuan protested. "No way, I'll even tag along as the third wheel."
Gu Ye: "Go find somewhere cool to hang out."
Hmph, his heartless second brother. But it didn't matter. Gu Xuan glanced at his phone. Luckily, Sister Xiaomo still doted on him.
Their relationship was now completely out in the open with both families, so they started dating even more openly and unabashedly.
So, when the next weekend arrived and the two made plans to go out, Jiang Mo waited downstairs as usual for Gu Ye to pick her up.
Gu Ye watched the two figures, one big and one small, walking towards the car, his eyes filled with confusion. "What are you doing here?"
"Of course, it's because my dear Sister Xiaomo invited me," Gu Xuan said with a smug hum, nimbly climbing into the back seat.
Jiang Mo explained, "Xiao Xuan said he was bored at home alone and wanted to come out with us, so I agreed."
Once all three were in the car, Gu Ye glanced at Gu Xuan in the back seat. "Stop pestering your Sister Xiaomo so much."
"Second Brother, what kind of talk is that?" Gu Xuan retorted. "Can't I hang out with Sister Xiaomo? Is she yours alone?"
"Go play with your own classmates. What are you doing tagging along with us?" Gu Ye was annoyed with his little brother, who also had a big mouth and might spout nonsense.
Gu Xuan: "Then you get out. I'll play with Sister Xiaomo."
Seeing his second brother about to lose his temper, Gu Xuan tugged on Jiang Mo's clothes. "Sister Xiaomo, look at him~"
Gu Ye clenched his fists, gritting his teeth. You little male tea-bag.
"Alright, alright," Jiang Mo waited for them to finish bickering and quickly tried to soothe them. "You focus on watching the road and driving."
Gu Xuan stuck out his tongue from the back seat.
Jiang Mo had been to the arcade with Gu Ye twice before. When she first started playing, she found it quite novel and fun.
This time, Gu Ye took her to play again.
And wouldn't you know it, gaming was also Gu Xuan's forte.
They pushed a cart loaded with snacks and drinks into the room. Gu Ye instructed his little brother, "Eat and drink whatever you want."
"I'm not hungry," Gu Xuan said, his eyes fixed on the screen. "I know how to play this game too, Sister Xiaomo. Let's beat this level together."
Jiang Mo sat on the sofa and glanced at Gu Ye before nodding in agreement. "Sure."
Gu Xuan grinned and ran over, squeezing in next to Jiang Mo. "Don't worry, your little bro will teach you. I guarantee you'll soar."
Gu Ye: "..."
He tried to convince himself not to get angry and sat down on Jiang Mo's other side.
Jiang Mo wasn't very skilled at the game. Gu Xuan played while instructing her. "Wow, you're so smart. You learn it right away. It took me forever to get past this level."
"...Go this way, follow me. Watch my moves..."
"...Okay, go here, right?... That was close, almost fell off." Jiang Mo got into it, her eyes glued to the big screen.
Her slightly parted lips were suddenly stuffed with a snack.
She chewed. It was her favorite dried plum.
The two were engrossed in their game, leaving Gu Ye neglected. He simply started snacking beside them.
Jiang Mo handed her controller over. "You play for a bit. I'll take a break."
"It's fine, you play. I'll have some snacks," Gu Ye said. "Open up."
He fed her another bite.
Gu Xuan whined, "Second Brother, I want some too."
Gu Ye: "If you want some, get it yourself."
Gu Xuan got up and grabbed a couple of snack bags: Hmph, playing favorites.
