My Sister Is Acting Strange

After finishing the day’s classes, Tang Huaijin took the Xia Family’s car back home.

His sister had already returned from work and was lying on the sofa playing with her phone. Hearing the door open, she turned to look at Tang Huaijin, smiled gently, and said, “Jin, you’re back. You’ve had a long day.”

Tang Huaijin smiled in response, changed into his slippers, and sat beside his sister. “What are you up to, sister?” he asked.

Tang Yaoyao turned off her phone screen with a bit of frustration and tossed it aside. “Didn’t I mention yesterday that I have a friend who would make a great nominal girlfriend for you?”

Tang Huaijin gently wrapped his arm around his sister’s waist and said softly, “And then?”

“Then I talked to her about it, but she refused, saying she already likes someone else.” Tang Yaoyao pouted in dissatisfaction. “Really, when I asked who she likes, she wouldn’t tell me.”

Even though she knew her college roommate and best friend’s personality, Tang Yaoyao couldn’t help but complain a little. Her best friend was great in every way, except she was too aloof. If another friend hadn’t told her she was back from out of town, she wouldn’t have known at all.

“It’s okay. These things can be quite difficult for people. It’s normal for others not to accept. You can’t expect people not to fall in love,” Tang Huaijin said with a smile, gently rubbing his sister’s waist.

“No, my friend is a bit special. Ugh, it’s annoying.” Tang Yaoyao felt ticklish from his touch, grabbed his restless hand in mild annoyance, and playfully scolded, “Stop messing with your sister. I’m talking about serious stuff. So, who are you planning to ask?”

Tang Huaijin paused, hesitating for a moment, and said, “I’m thinking of asking Bai Yuerou for help, but I haven’t found the right opportunity to talk to her about it yet.”

“Bai Yuerou?” Tang Yaoyao actually had a good impression of Bai Yuerou, especially since she had helped with her brother’s book matters.

After thinking for a while, Tang Yaoyao nodded lightly and said softly, “Do you think she’ll agree?”

“I’m not sure, but I’ll give it a try.” Tang Huaijin wasn’t entirely confident, but he felt that if he could have a good conversation with Bai Yuerou, given her understanding nature, she would probably agree and not make things difficult for him.

“Oh…” Tang Yaoyao responded softly, snuggling into Tang Huaijin’s embrace and said, “Bai Yuerou seems quite pretty too, but remember, she’s just a nominal girlfriend. You mustn’t, mustn’t fall for her.”

Tang Huaijin nuzzled his sister’s cheek and said gently, “As long as you don’t chase me away, I won’t go anywhere.”

How could she chase her brother away? Tang Yaoyao smiled contentedly, her cheeks flushed as she lifted her head to give him a soft peck on the lips, whispering, “Jin is the best, here’s a reward kiss.”

“Oh, I said just a kiss, you little rascal…”

“Ouch… why are you pinching me again, sis?”

“Hmph, serves you right.”

…

In the following week, Tang Huaijin kept looking for a chance to talk to Bai Yuerou about the matter. Not only was his sister urging him, but Mrs. Xia was also pushing him.

However, Xia Xinya was always inseparable from Bai Yuerou, even on weekends when they went out together, leaving Tang Huaijin with no opportunity.

On Monday afternoon, during the self-study class before school ended, Tang Huaijin was feeling a bit troubled when Teacher Shen walked in from the back door of the classroom, holding a stack of materials. She walked to the podium, her high heels clicking under her pencil skirt.

Bai Yuerou knew her best friend was quite good at running, and she felt relieved, smiling warmly, “Thank you, Xinya. Winning isn’t important.”

Scanning the now much quieter class, Shen Yiqiu said calmly, “The day after tomorrow is our Rose Elite High School’s Winter Sports Meet. Monitor, come up and distribute the materials.”

As soon as she finished speaking, the students in the class immediately became excited. For students, the school sports meet was always thrilling and exciting, and this was their last Winter Sports Meet in high school.

Shen Yiqiu tapped the blackboard with an eraser, her face serious, “Quiet down. This year’s Winter Sports Meet is different from previous years. It’s the twentieth anniversary of Rose Elite High School, and many reporters will be coming to report and record, so everyone should take it seriously, understood?”

After speaking, she looked at Bai Yuerou, who was distributing the materials, and said softly, “Monitor, you’re responsible for the registration. Give me the list of participants tomorrow.”

“Additionally, the week after the Winter Sports Meet, Rose Elite High School will hold its twentieth-anniversary celebration. There will be a gala next Friday, and I hope everyone will actively sign up.”

“After the gala, the principal will personally come on stage to score and award the programs.”

“I hope everyone will take this seriously and pay attention to their behavior in the next two weeks. Don’t do anything that would damage the school’s image.”

She glanced at the students, who were already getting restless, cleared her throat, and said, “You can discuss now, but keep the volume down and don’t disturb others.” With that, she left the classroom.

There was no way they wouldn’t disturb others; the class next door had already erupted. As soon as Shen Yiqiu left, the students began to discuss fervently.

Tang Huaijin looked at the lively class, shook his head with a smile, and turned to the equally excited Xia Xinya, amused, “Why are you so happy? Are you planning to participate in any events?”

“I don’t want to.” Xia Xinya was clearly in a very good mood, swinging her legs as she sat on the bench, humming, “Anyway, there’s no class during the school sports meet, so I’ll just sit in the stands with Rou and have fun.”

She stretched out her leg to lightly kick Tang Huaijin, giggling, “You, this shameless guy, surely won’t miss the chance to show off. I’ll be sitting in the stands watching you run yourself ragged down there, hehe.”

“Then you’ll be disappointed. I don’t want to participate either,” Tang Huaijin said, a bit annoyed. He wasn’t the type to seek the spotlight. Just living a simple life was fine. If he made a big splash at the sports meet, he’d have no peace again, surrounded by a bunch of girls asking for his phone number. He’d been through that before.

As the evening self-study was about to end, Bai Yuerou looked at the registration form in her hand, feeling a bit troubled, and sighed helplessly.

“What’s wrong, Yuerou? Not enough people signed up?” Tang Huaijin asked curiously. He had seen quite a few people sign up, so there shouldn’t be a problem.

“It’s not that there aren’t enough people signing up. There are plenty for the basic events, but no one wants to sign up for the women’s 5000 meters and men’s 5000 meters,” Bai Yuerou said, a bit frustrated.

Tang Huaijin nodded in understanding. Those events were meant for sports specialists, but unfortunately, their class didn’t have any. Plus, with Shen Yiqiu mentioning that many reporters would be taking photos and videos, and students being at an age where they cared about their image, it was understandable that no one wanted to sign up for such challenging events.

Seeing Bai Yuerou’s troubled expression, Tang Huaijin smiled and said, “How about this, sign me up. I’ll run.” Seeing Bai Yuerou’s hesitant look, he joked, “I might not get a good result, but it’s just for exercise. As long as you don’t mind me embarrassing myself.”

“Thank you, Jin.” Bai Yuerou knew he was joking, her cheeks blushing as she whispered, “I won’t mind at all…”

Xia Xinya didn’t believe this shameless guy would do anything embarrassing. Pouting, she complained, “You said you didn’t want to show off, but as soon as Rou asked, you signed up.”

Tang Huaijin rolled his eyes, pouting, “What can I do? Yuerou and I are friends, unlike you, who only knows how to make snide remarks.”

“I-I didn’t make any snide remarks.” Hearing him doubt her friendship with Bai Yuerou, Xia Xinya immediately got anxious and said angrily, “Hmph, then I’ll sign up too. I’ll definitely win a championship for you, Rou.”

Xia Xinya had been jogging since she was young and was quite confident in her physical fitness.

Bai Yuerou knew her best friend was quite good at running, and she felt relieved, smiling warmly, “Thank you, Xinya. Winning isn’t important.”