510 The Owner of the Galbis Pet Egg (1/2)

Pretty the mixed-blood beauty had thought that Qin Ruo would agree with her, and was about to tell them about the Blue-winged Butterfly's level and growth so that Qin Ruo would back off.

At that moment, however, Xin Yu interrupted her and glared at the pair seriously.

”Sorry, Pretty Woman, I appreciate your kindness… I've already promised to accept Brother Qin's gift, and so I would accept and cherish any pet he gives me.”

Even if she was slow on the uptake, she could feel that Pretty Woman, who had been very caring for her appeared to be keeping a deliberate distance from her Brother Qin, and a faint, indiscernible enmity.

Xin Yu was unwilling to let anyone else belittle Qin Ruo, especially her own friends.

To her, regardless if the mixed-blood beauty would make Brother Qin lose face or Qin Ruo's Pet Egg was a class above, one of them would be hurt.

She had to stand up.

”Xin Yu…”

”Pretty Woman! Sorry, I can't take your Pet Egg.” Xin Yu had intended to dissuade her friend—leveling her gaze at the other for seconds. It was then that the mixed-blood beauty finally felt that the lovable and obedient girl could hold her own ground too.

”Alright.”

The mixed-blood beauty compromised.

”It's your call if you insist on taking Brother Qin's gift and pass on the Blue-winged Butterfly… Don't regret it in the future.” As she spoke, Pretty swept an unusual glance at Qin Ruo, the latter of whom was watching Xin Yu thoughtfully.

”Mr. Qin. Did you bring your gaming headset?”

Qin Ruo withdrew his gaze from Xin Yu at Pretty's question and nodded mildly.

In truth, he had definitely wanted to embarrass Pretty Woman when she raised her rather discourteous suggestion. An arrogant, disrespectful person would always draw the disgust of others even if they had the crutch of beauty to lean upon.

But when Xin Yu interrupted them, it was then that Qin Ruo suddenly realized he forgot about Xin Yu's feelings: one of them was her brother while another her friend—ever kind and gentle, she would naturally feel bad if he humiliated Pretty.

Furthermore, to compete with an insolent person was pettiness.

Whatever.

He could just imagine that she did not exist. After all, Xin Yu had been cared for by Pretty for some time…

At the thought, Qin Ruo had a strategy.

***

The mixed-blood beauty had taken a step back about the Pet, but that was only for Xin Yu. She was a mark Pretty found with much difficulty, so how could she allow her to be conned by a bastard? Moreover, he was just a normal bureau office boy—would it not be all too easy to move him out of the equation?

”Since it's boring to sitting down for a chat, why not we do that in-game?” Pretty suggested. ”We could take a look at Xin Yu's gift too.”

”Heh. I don't think I could,” Qin Ruo replied, raising the teacup in front of him. ”I'm a little tired. Just got off a plane, I've got to rest a little… sorry.”

”Tch. Killjoy.”

The mixed-blood beauty waved while keeping her back to him, before turning to Xin Yu.

”Then, shall we?”

”No, Pretty Woman. I'll keep Brother Qin company today.”

”You…”

Pretty was speechless. ”Silly girl, your Brother Qin have to rest and sleep. What are you going to do here? Brother Qin is not going to run away.”

Qin Ruo was at once sweating buckets. However, since he was definitely a little tired, he quickly told Xin Yu, ”Yes, I'll be resting. You should play with Pretty Woman, I'll get your mother to ask for you when I wake up.”

Pretty was even more riled when Xin Yu obediently followed Qin Ruo's suggestion, rolling her eyes and reeling at him. ”Oh, right. A Pet's Bound period is seven days. Brother Qin, you should go online to give Xin Yu the pet and allow her to bind it and avoid waiting for a longer time…”

”But, if the pet isn't ready…” she added, shrugging, ”then consider that I never said that…”

”Brother Qin?”

Xin Yu appeared to not sense the hidden meaning in Pretty Woman's words and turned to Qin Ruo expectantly. She hoped to get her present earlier too, and have a pet following her like other players.

”No problem.”

Qin Ruo nodded, taking out his mobile phone to call Xiaoxiao as the mixed-blood beauty and Xin Yu looked on puzzledly…

”…”

Pretty stared at Qin Ruo in disdain. 'Calling someone? Could he have left the Pet Egg at their inventory, or was simply getting it from them? Hmph… Could he be simply buying one from the Pet Shop?'

As she pondered, a melodious voice spoke from the mobile phone loudspeaker, drawing both her attention of interest.

”Ruo? Have you reached Xin Yu's?”

'Ruo?'

Pretty swiftly glanced at Xin Yu… Such intimacy? Who was she? What kind of relationship did she share with Xin Yu's Brother Qin…?

”Yeah, Xin Yu is now beside me. Want to talk to her?”

”No need. Do you think I don't have a conscience like you? Hmph! I've already called Xin Yu a few times to connect… unlike you, never asking after her after she left for Beijing…”

Xiaoxiao's criminalizing left Qin Ruo troubled and hurriedly protesting, ”Please… what are you talking about? I do call her.”

”Xin Yu can be a witness! Qin Ruo did call every day, Sister Xiaoxiao…”