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nThe soft sofa sank a little under Lin Mo's weight.

nLin Xiaozhou shrunk his neck, his curly hair standing on end.

nHe was quite afraid of his big brother. His big brother was even harder to deal with than big bosses in the games. Every time he was alone with his big brother, he felt like a weak, pitiful, and helpless princess. His big brother was the terrifying villain who bullied him.

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"I-I'm fine. I just suddenly missed the air in the American countryside, so I came back just to take a breath of air,

" Lin Xiaozhou stammered as he tried to explain himself.

nLin Mo smiled,

"Is that so?

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nThese two words were so plain that it felt like an ice cube was stuck to Lin Xiaozhou's heart.

nLin Xiaozhou froze, and his little face broke into a smile,

"Yes... yes...

" as he said that, Lin Xiaozhou stood up and poured a cup of cappuccino for his big brother.

nEver since he was young, Lin Xiaozhou had always been afraid of his brother.

nHis brother was a squinty-eyed monster. He always had a half-smile on his face, but there was always a blade hidden in his smile. When he grew up, Lin Mo's job was also very mysterious. Lin Xiaozhou did not dare to ask about it, but he knew that his brother dealt with plenty of blood and tears.

nNow, his brother seemed to be calm, but in fact, every word he said implied that he was telling the truth.

nHowever, Lin Xiaozhou did not dare to tell the truth.

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"Brother, if you are busy, you can leave first. I can take care of myself.

" Lin Xiaozhou could not sit still. He only hoped that he could let his poor little brother go.

nLin Mo looked at him indifferently.

"Tell the truth.

"

nLin Xiaozhou sat up straight, the words that came out of his mouth did not go through his brain and directly revealed the truth.

"I-I had a conflict with my friend. I... I came back to hide... Brother, you have worked hard. Have a cup of cappuccino.

"

nLin Mo's well-defined fingers gently touched the sofa, and he seemed to be thinking.

"Your friend -- could it be the 'Zhao' person that you often mention?

"

nThe number of times Lin Mo and Lin Xiaozhou talked on the phone was few and far between.

nEvery time they talked, Lin Xiaozhou would mention Zhao Yan.

nLin Mo had secretly looked up Zhao Yan's information. He was a young, promising, and taciturn man with perfect moral character. He was no different from the characters described in the original novel.

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"Yes, yes, yes, it's him.

" Lin Xiaozhou covered his face with his hands. His hair was drooping, and he was so ashamed that he could not see anyone.

nAll this time, Zhao had been Lin Xiaozhou's brother!

nLin Xiaozhou really treated him as a brother!

nBack then, Lin Xiaozhou had hidden it from his parents and brother, sneaked back to the country, and roamed the capital alone. The first friend that he made a sincere connection with was Zhao Yan. Zhao Yan was smart, wise, and did not mind his talkative nature. The friendship between the two of them was everlasting.

nPreviously, Lin Xiaozhou had been framed by the live broadcast platform and his rented house had been destroyed. It was also Zhao Yan who had selflessly provided a room for Lin Xiaozhou to stay in.

nHowever...

nLin Xiaozhou had never expected that such a regretful thing would happen after the two of them got drunk.

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"What happened between you and Zhao?

" Lin Mo asked, not touching the cappuccino coffee on the table.

nLin Xiaozhou drooped his head, looking like a pitiful mushroom that had been ravaged.

"Nothing... happened...

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nLin Mo:

"Huh?

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nLin Xiaozhou covered his face with his hands and buried himself deep in the sofa.

"It was Chuchu's birthday, and I had a drink with Zhao... I-I have always regarded old Zhao as my confidant and friend, but I really didn't expect this to happen...

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nThe past was unbearable to look back on, and now that he thought about it, he could only regret it.

nLin Xiaozhou's voice was desperate.

"I-I slept with Zhao....

"

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