THIP Chapter 47 V2

Yu Chen was still in the room, and because of her assumed role, Mu Liuyin had no choice but to gently coax her, saying,
“Is your health better, Qier? I’ll come visit you this afternoon.”

“I’m feeling much better. Brother, I want to come home,” Bai Qi said sweetly.

Mu Liuyin felt helpless inside but had to keep up the warm tone on the surface, continuing to soothe her gently.

The call dragged on for over ten minutes before it finally ended.

When it did, Yu Chen gave her a look full of thinly veiled amusement, clearly not buying a word of what she had said earlier.

Mu Liuyin: “…”

Believe it or not.

After kicking Yu Chen out of the Gu estate, she ordered someone to buy clothes and daily necessities for Gu Changran.

She then went to the living room, knelt beside the sofa, and gently stroked Gu Changran’s hair with an apologetic expression.
“Originally, I planned to take you shopping myself, but I have another little sister who’s a year older than you. She’s still in the hospital because of an illness, and I need to bring her home this afternoon.”

Another sister?

“It’s okay, Brother,” Gu Changran said, nervously curling her fingers. She looked up at Mu Liuyin with slightly teary eyes and softly asked,
“Do you think she’ll like me?”

Now, that was a question Mu Liuyin couldn’t confidently answer.

According to the plot, Bai Qi had once subtly flaunted Gu Changxi’s affection in front of Gu Changran, clearly seeing her as competition. Bai Qi probably saw Gu Changran as someone who had taken part in Gu Changxi’s love.

Mu Liuyin sighed quietly in her heart, but still smiled gently and said,
“Someone as sweet as you? Who wouldn’t like you?”

Gu Changran blinked innocently and gave a soft, sweet smile.

The hospital belonged to the Gu family, so naturally, Bai Qi, as the young lady of the household, had been well cared for.

As for why Bai Qi was still in the hospital despite the Gu estate having its medical facilities, it was because she had a recent relapse of her heart condition and had to be rushed there.

When Mu Liuyin arrived, Bai Qi was leaning on the bed, reading. The moment she saw Mu Liuyin, she set the book aside and called out cheerfully,
“Brother!”

Mu Liuyin gave her a gentle, composed smile.
“I spoke to the doctor. Since you’re feeling better, let’s go home.”

“Okay, okay!” Bai Qi’s eyes lit up as she smiled. Then, as if casually, she asked,
“Did you already bring that new sister you found for me home?”

“Yes,” Mu Liuyin replied, her soft gaze hiding a layer of distance.
“She’s adorable. So, Qier, you have to be kind to her, okay?”

Bai Qi blinked and said,
“Of course! I’m always home alone—having a little sister to keep me company sounds great!”

“But isn’t your brother always with you every day?” Mu Liuyin teased with a smile.

Bai Qi made a playful face and said,
“But Brother still has to work. I don’t want to take up all your time.”

Mu Liuyin chuckled and helped her get changed out of the hospital gown so they could leave.

After Mu Liuyin stepped out of the room, the smile on Bai Qi’s face vanished. Although Gu Changxi had told her he was going to adopt a sister, he had never explained the real reason behind it. After all, in his mind, Bai Qi was still the sweet, kind little girl he believed she was.

Because of that belief, Bai Qi had often bullied Gu Changran behind his back, knowing she was still his favorite.

Her expression darkened. Gu Changxi had spoiled her for so many years that she had come to take it for granted. Now that another girl had come into the picture, how could she possibly be happy about it?

Outside the room, Mu Liuyin leaned against the wall and clicked her tongue—this was going to be a hassle. She made a mental note to find a reason to keep the two girls apart in the near future.

She had a bad feeling that Bai Qi wouldn’t stay quiet.

In truth, Bai Qi wasn’t the original character’s real sister. Her father had once saved Gu Changxi’s life, and afterward, entrusted her to him. Gu Changxi had raised Bai Qi since she was six years old.

As a naturally cold and distant person, Gu Changxi had shown a rare tenderness and patience toward Bai Qi, likely because he’d raised her since childhood. So much so that he was willing to sacrifice an innocent life to cure her heart disease.

His affection had led Bai Qi to believe, for a time, that she would grow up to be Gu Changxi’s wife and the future mistress of the Gu family. It wasn’t until later that she learned the truth—Gu Changxi suffered from a hereditary disease that meant no Gu family member lived past thirty-five.

Eventually, Bai Qi married Luo Chen, Gu Changran’s biological brother. And after Gu Changxi died, the entire Gu estate was inherited by her.

The door to the hospital room opened, and Bai Qi emerged with a smile restored on her face.
“Brother, I’m ready.”

“Let’s go,” Mu Liuyin said.