Hoshino Airi had lost track of how many times she had watched this anime, yet she never grew tired of it; instead, she became increasingly obsessed.
It was not because of the forbidden sibling plot, but because she was completely immersed in the bond between the brother and sister.
She finished the whole series again without realizing it, left wanting more.
Next, she clicked on another anime series, *Eromanga Sensei*, to continue watching.
“Brother… brother…”
With rapid breathing, Hoshino Airi’s eyes grew hazy.
She squeezed her legs together and whispered softly.
*Beep beep*—
Just as she was immersed in the show, her phone suddenly let out a notification sound, making her whole body shudder.
“Ah?”
Seeing the message pop up, Hoshino Airi hurriedly closed the video in a panic and opened the app.
Even through the screen, a sense of shame rushed to her heart.
She probably did not even realize that this behavior was already bordering on a brother complex!
Finding that the message was from Gu Chen, she took a deep breath.
“What?”
The message said there was a lead about her brother.
Suddenly filled with anticipation, she could not wait a second longer and placed a web call immediately.
“Is this Gu Chen? Sorry for disturbing you so late. You said you had news about my brother—is it true?”
Hoshino Airi could not suppress her excitement, perhaps due to the anime she had just been watching.
“Yeah, it is just a small lead, not exactly full news.”
“It is okay. I am very grateful for any information at all.”
On Gu Chen’s end, she could feel that Airi really wanted to find her brother.
Gu Chen told her the information she had gotten from her dad to see if Hoshino Airi could find out anything.
“A lock serial number?”
Hearing this, her expression turned blank.
Clearly, she did not know anything about it.
Still, she expressed her gratitude and said, “Thank you for the help, Gu Chen. How about this—I will treat you to dinner another day.”
“No need to be polite. I am just providing a direction. Besides, I have some things going on these next two days and cannot get away.”
“All right, then let me know when you are free.”
Hoshino Airi did not push and agreed to meet another day.
‘Brother’s birthday?’ she murmured as she pulled up a photo on her phone.
***
The next day.
**[Latest News: Yesterday, the police busted a local gang. Core members Wu and Zhang have been detained. The case is currently under trial.]**
Gu Chen sat cross-legged on the special care hospital bed. Looking at the local news playing on the screen across from her, she was also quite surprised.
By now, the wounds on her body no longer hurt much. She had undergone all the checks and was perfectly healthy—she did not even have any gynecological issues. She would apply for discharge later; she really did not want to stay in this place any longer.
Gu Chen leaned back against the bed and scrolled through short videos. As it turned out, the recommendations were all for cemeteries, coffins, and legal advice for inheritance. ‘Damn big data, it really is powerful!’
Just because she was in a special care ward, there was no need to introduce these things to her so quickly. If someone truly half-dead saw this, they would probably be teased into a grave on the spot…
“Oh, you are in high spirits.”
While she was bored, Li Yanqiu pushed open the door and walked in. After working all night, her face carried a hint of exhaustion. She was carrying a fruit basket and had not forgotten to visit her.
“Hello, Teacher Li,” Gu Chen greeted with a smile.
Her eyes swept over her teacher’s outfit for the day: a simple long-sleeved top and tight three-quarter jeans. But it still could not hide that proud figure; the woman was simply a monster-level beauty.
“How are you feeling?”
Li Yanqiu placed the fruit basket on the table and pulled a chair over to the side of the bed. Her face still held a trace of worry.
“I am fine now. It is just a few surface wounds. After two days of rest, I should be as fit as a fiddle,” Gu Chen said, intentionally lifting her injured arm to demonstrate.
“Hey, do not move around! What if your wounds open up?” Li Yanqiu was startled and gave a huffy warning.
Gu Chen stopped immediately, afraid of angering her. After seeing that she was indeed fine, Li Yanqiu’s expression softened.
“If you do not like staying here, you can be discharged this afternoon.” Li Yanqiu saw that Gu Chen really did not like being in the hospital, and her tone became gentler.
“Great, I got it.” Gu Chen nodded repeatedly.
Only then did she ask about the main business. She had been too tired last night, and aside from messaging Hoshino Airi, she did not know how Wang Meng was doing.
“Do not worry, she is fine. She was just a little shaken. After giving her statement, she went back to school to rest.”
“Wu Peng and the others have been detained as well; they will not get away. Once he wakes up, he will be taken for questioning. Do not worry, I will make those guys pay the price!”
Li Yanqiu briefly explained the events of the previous night, her eyes unable to hide her anger.
“That guy actually survived my Deadly Scissor Kick? His HP must be incredibly high,” Gu Chen could not help but marvel. Compared to her own fragility, that guy had the defense of a final boss; if she had taken that hit, ten lives would not have been enough.
“All right, all right, Teacher Li. Why are you still angry? I am perfectly fine. Don’t worry, my life is tough; the King of Hell would not dare take me.”
Gu Chen did not know why the homeroom teacher was so emotional about her injury, to the point where she had to turn around and comfort her instead. But the more she said, the more distressed Li Yanqiu seemed to get. Before Gu Chen could say much more, the teacher’s eyes actually began to redden, leaving her completely at a loss.
In the next second, Li Yanqiu stood up. She suddenly turned her back to Gu Chen, who had no idea what she was doing.
“Teacher Li, what do you mean by this?” Gu Chen blinked. Was she angry?
“…”
“Gu Chen, I am sorry. It is my fault for not protecting you properly. How about this… you can hit my butt to vent your frustration.”
Li Yanqiu paused and bit her lip. After thinking for a long time, she did not know how else to apologize and looked like she was about to face a martyr’s death.
“What!?”
Gu Chen’s jaw nearly hit the floor. She did not understand what play her teacher was performing now. From her perspective, this was truly bizarre. Li Yanqiu was just her homeroom teacher, not a personal bodyguard. Did she really have to offer herself up for punishment just because something happened?
However, her eyes still fell on that plump shape. Outlined by the denim jeans, the lines were perfect and tight. It was as tempting as a peach; even in a female body, she still felt a bit overwhelmed. In her excitement, she felt her wounds throb slightly.
“Cough, cough. According to the rules, an apology should involve showing your breasts.” Gu Chen coughed twice to ease the awkwardness. She found an excuse not to accept and continued to joke around.
“Do you want me to strip naked for you to admire?” Li Yanqiu, who had been quite sad, was suddenly speechless. She crossed her arms and spoke gloomily.
“Sure, but let’s not be too excessive. Leaving your magical panties on is fine,” Gu Chen nodded and said with a straight face.
“Are you looking for death!?”
Li Yanqiu gritted her teeth and clenched her fists, instantly flaring up in anger.
“I am just joking, do not be mad.” Gu Chen shrunk her neck back, not daring to push too far.
Seeing the deep concern in her teacher’s eyes, she still felt quite warm inside.