Xiang Yazhi now placed all her hopes on Lian Qingyang. If one were to ask who Old Sir Lian doted on the most, it would undoubtedly be Lian Qingyang. As long as Lian Qingyang was willing to speak on Qingqing's behalf, Xiang Yazhi believed that Old Sir Lian would definitely not mind Qingqing not coming back. "Qingyang, Qingqing is your twin sister from the same parents. You two should naturally be the closest," Xiang Yazhi's warm smile made Lian Qingyang's goosebumps involuntarily rise. Lian Qingyang hurriedly said, "Don't, she doesn't have me as a brother." "Nonsense, Qingqing is your sister, how can she not have you as a brother?" Xiang Yazhi, with a demeanor suggesting that you siblings should love each other, said, "Qingyang, I won't talk about Tang Yue. You are close to her, and no matter what, she carries half of your dad's blood. But no matter how close, she is not the same as you and Qingqing." "Qingyang, you and Qingqing came from the same belly," Xiang Yazhi said sincerely. "If anything happens in the future, you siblings should discuss it. After all, being real siblings is always better than an outsider, right?" "Mom, how you favor Qingqing over me is your business, but don't interfere with whom I am close to." Lian Qingyang's expression darkened as he said, "I still remember clearly what happened when I was fifteen." Lian Qingyang's words carried a tone of mockery. Seeing him bring up the past, Xiang Yazhi tried to smooth over the conversation with a smile, "Back then you were just a child who hadn't grown up, and Qingqing didn't know better. Your grandfather said never to mention that incident again, and Qingqing has forgotten about it. Qingyang, after so many years, why do you still remember it?" "Don't worry, Qingqing, she..." Xiang Yazhi still wanted to speak well of Lian Qingqing. Lian Qingyang interrupted, "Lady Xiang, in other families, they favor boys; how come with you, it's Lian Qingqing that's favored?" Lian Qingyang, puzzled, glanced at Xiang Yazhi and offhandedly remarked, "Could it be that I'm not your biological son?" Xiang Yazhi suddenly yelled, her face furious as she pointed at Lian Qingyang, "Lian Qingyang, how dare you spout such nonsense, do you believe I'll hit you?" "Hit me." Lian Qingyang looked up, setting aside his handheld gaming console and said, "After all, from childhood, you never spared me from beatings." Xiang Yazhi, trembling with anger, raised her hand in mid-air and after a moment, ultimately couldn't bring herself to strike. "That incident back then, did you believe even a single word from me? You only listened to Lian Qingqing's side of the story; do you still think I was wrong back then?" Lian Qingyang stood up, towering over Xiang Yazhi, and his thin frame and slightly immature face carried an unprecedented seriousness. "Lady Xiang, back then for Lian Qingqing, you begged me not to tell the truth to Dad and Grandpa, and I did as you asked. But, my heart is also flesh; it can feel pain too." Lian Qingyang beat his chest, telling himself back then to consider he didn't have that sister. As for this biased mother, he didn't want to say much more. "Qingyang, I..." Xiang Yazhi had never seen Lian Qingyang so serious before; he was always the one who loved gaming and fighting, the one who seemed not to care about anything, no matter what happened. But suddenly, he became so earnest. Xiang Yazhi felt a bit panicked and attempted to pacify, "Qingyang, you're in a bad mood, mom won't argue with you, I'll leave first." Xiang Yazhi suddenly couldn't bear to meet Lian Qingyang's gaze directly, and she left as if fleeing. The door closed, and the monotonous sound of the gaming console echoed in the room. Lian Qingyang heaved a long sigh and closed his eyes, the events of that year unavoidably surfacing in his mind. Before he turned fifteen, Lian Qingyang didn't quite like Lian Qingqing. Back then, he felt that Lian Qingqing was two-faced, which he strongly disliked, though not to the extent of the loathing he feels now. Lian Qingyang even wondered why other twins could be so close and loving, yet it wasn't the same for him? Fifteen years old, the time when one is in ninth grade. Lian Qingqing had always been the pearl of the Lian Family, their little princess, especially at the tender age of fifteen when she was most fond of dressing up. She was very popular at school and among her admirers was a senior named Gao Yang from the high school section, a well-known bully who also happened to be the most conspicuous figure at school. Gao Yang's family background was not inferior to the Lian Family's. Although he had just transferred to Sea City, his handsome appearance and mysterious family background led everyone to say that Gao Yang was a prince on a white horse. Once, Lian Qingyang happened to see Gao Yang cornering Lian Qingqing in a deserted school building, even attempting to kiss her. Without a second thought, Lian Qingyang rushed forward and started fighting with Gao Yang. Lian Qingqing was terrified, and Lian Qingyang was injured. On the way home, listening to Lian Qingqing's comforting words made him feel like a hero who had protected his sister, and Lian Qingyang was very pleased with himself. That period might have been the best time in the sibling relationship between Lian Qingyang and Lian Qingqing, but it quickly fell apart. Lian Qingyang suddenly discovered Lian Qingqing and Gao Yang talking in a grove, looking like they were in early puppy love. No, to be precise, Gao Yang liked Lian Qingqing, and Lian Qingqing enjoyed being pursued by Gao Yang, who was considered the school's heartthrob. This made Lian Qingyang feel like a joke, regretting that he had fought with Gao Yang. But what about Lian Qingqing? Back then, Lian Qingqing praised him as a good brother, continually flattering him. But how did the Lian Qingqing in the grove 'praise' him? Lian Qingyang took a deep breath, now even afraid to recall it, fearing he might die of anger. These days, he was extremely cautious, fearing Lian Qingqing would be cornered by Gao Yang again. But what really happened? Lian Qingqing said he was too annoying, clinging to her so much that she didn't get a chance to meet Gao Yang alone, and even felt sorry for Gao Yang who was beaten up by Lian Qingyang. At fifteen, Lian Qingyang impulsively fought with Gao Yang again, this time, viciously beating him to a pulp, leaving Gao Yang with a swollen face, a broken hand, and even fractured ribs. The incident looked particularly gruesome, and when the Lian Family found out about it, Lian He was nearly furious to death. Old Sir Lian personally punished Lian Qingyang, almost taking his life, and in the end, he was forced to apologize to the Gao Family. That was the most humiliating moment in Lian Qingyang's life. And what about Lian Qingqing at that time? Lian Qingqing didn't say a word, just let Old Sir Lian beat Lian Qingyang almost to death.