<h4>Chapter 1214: Chapter 1221: Heart-to-Heart Between Brothers</h4>


    Humph! This person really doesn’t put me in his eyes. Listening to the busy tone on the phone, Zhu Hong let out a coldugh.


    However, the other party’s attitude made him realize one thing. Even if he is Zhu Chuan’s direct disciple, without enough strength, he still has no say.


    He didn’t know much about this Ying Hall’s Eagle w; from Zhu Chuan’s words, there are two Eagle ws in Ying Hall, true elites of the hall with formidable strength. To receive such praise from Zhu Chuan indicates that they are truly capable. If this Eagle w can really deal with Ling Chen, then a bit of mistreatment would be worth it.


    Putting away the phone, Zhu Hong turned and went back to the hall. He looked at Zhu Xiaozhu, who was sitting silently on the side, and smiled as he asked, "Little sister, why do you look so unhappy? Are you not pleased to see me back?"


    Hearing Zhu Hong’s words, Zhu Xiaozhu lowered her head and said in a voice as soft as a mosquito’s buzz, "No."


    The Zhu Yaosheng couple on the sofa also noticed something was wrong with Zhu Xiaozhu, "Xiaozhu, you usually cheer up the most when your brotheres home. We’ve been chatting for so long, and you haven’t said a word. What’s on your mind?"


    Before Zhu Xiaozhu could speak, Zhu Hong interrupted with a smile, "Dad, little sister’s not a child anymore, she’s over twenty. When a girl grows up, she’ll always have some worries. Mom, don’t you think so?"


    Chen Yan’s eyes lit up, as a woman, of course, she caught the implication of Zhu Hong’s words.


    "My dear daughter, do you... have a man you care about?"


    "No, no." Zhu Xiaozhu was startled, not expecting Chen Yan to say that, and quickly waved her hand: "Mom, stop guessing, I don’t have anyone I like at the moment, if I do, I’ll definitely bring them home to meet you. I’m just feeling a bit unwell." Then, Zhu Xiaozhu stood up, "Dad, Mom, brother, you carry on chatting, I’m going to my room to rest."


    Watching Zhu Xiaozhu hurriedly leave, Zhu Yaosheng smiled helplessly, "This girl has grown up, she doesn’t tell us her worries anymore. Zhu Hong, as her older brother, you should pay more attention to your sister, okay?"


    "Dad, I know." Zhu Hong nodded, "You sit here for a while, I’ll go check on little sister."


    Leaving the hall, Zhu Hong caught up with Zhu Xiaozhu, calling out, "Little sister, wait for me!"


    Zhu Xiaozhu kept her head down, pretending she hadn’t heard Zhu Hong, quickening her pace straight to her room. But before she could enter, Zhu Hong’s hand suddenly reached from behind, resting on her shoulder.


    "Little sister, why are you in such a hurry?"


    Zhu Xiaozhu lightly bit her lip, reluctantly turning around to face Zhu Hong’s smiling face, her heart trembled inexplicably. For some reason, after witnessing Zhu Hong’s true colors, no matter how he acted, he always seemed repugnant and terrifying to her.


    "Brother, do you... need something from me?" Zhu Xiaozhu dared not meet Zhu Hong’s eyes, instinctively bowing her head again, staring at the smooth floor.


    "It’s nothing, I just haven’t seen you in a while and wanted to chat. Let’s talk in your room."


    Zhu Xiaozhu had no choice but to lead Zhu Hong into her bedroom. After they were seated, Zhu Hong gazed into Zhu Xiaozhu’s clear eyes, remaining silent for a long time, as if deep in thought.


    After a while, Zhu Hong slowly put away his smile and said, "Little sister, I know what you’re afraid of. I’m sorry, I was too foolish in the past, reckless and inconsiderate, I hope you can forgive me and give me a chance to redeem myself."


    "Brother..." Zhu Xiaozhu looked up, staring directly at Zhu Hong, "I almost died, at your hands, do you know? I don’t know what you were thinking at that time, how you could be so ruthless to kill your own sister. Since that day, I’ve realized you’re no longer the brother I used to have; hatred and power have blinded you. In your eyes, as long as you achieve your goals, anything can be sacrificed, including your family."


    "Little sister, it’s not like that, listen to me..."


    Zhu Xiaozhu sighed softly, "Brother, you don’t need to say anything, nothing works now, I’ve long figured it out. Whatever you want to do has nothing to do with me anymore, I just ask that you don’t involve the family. Mom and Dad are innocent, they don’t know what you’re doing outside, and I hope you don’t disturb their peaceful life. Is that okay?"


    Zhu Hong was silent for a moment, then smiled and nodded, "They’re your parents, they’re my parents too; I care about them as much as you do. Don’t worry, I won’t involve you all, but... I also hope you can help me by keeping it hidden from Mom and Dad, so they won’t suspect anything."


    "Okay." Pausing briefly, Zhu Xiaozhu hesitated, "Brother, I still hope you can turn over a new leaf and not fall deeper. Otherwise, you won’t even have the chance to regret it."


    "Little sister, do you think I still have a chance to regret?" Before Zhu Xiaozhu could respond, Zhu Hong reached out to stop her, "Alright, you don’t need to persuade me, I know what I’m doing. The main thing is, stay out of my business, I know my limits. As for Ling Chen... stay away from him, lest you get hurt again." Finished talking, Zhu Hong stood up and walked straight out the door.


    After leaving Zhu Xiaozhu, Zhu Hong didn’t look for the Zhu Yaosheng couple but instead left the Zhu Family directly. He didn’t return to Beijing aimlessly this time; Zhu Chuan had given him a task that he had toplete.


    Half an hourter, Zhu Hong drove to a luxurious vi.


    After getting out of the car, Zhu Hong approached the front door and rang the doorbell. Soon, two security personnel in suits walked over quickly, looked at Zhu Hong with caution, and asked, "Who are you looking for?"


    "Please inform Mr. Hong that he has an important guest." As he spoke, Zhu Hong took out a carved iron te with an eagle from his pocket and handed it over.


    In less than two minutes, Hong Wei, dressed in a loose Tang suit, came to the door surrounded by a group of security personnel.


    "Sir, I am Hong Wei." Hong Wei greeted warmly with a smile.


    Zhu Hong nodded without a word and followed Hong Wei into the vi.


    After the two sat down, Zhu Hong swept his eyes over the room full of security personnel, maintaining his silence. Seeing this, Hong Wei immediately understood and quickly dismissed all the security personnel from the living room.


    Once only the two of them were left in the living room, Hong Wei spoke, "Sir, may I know how to address you?"


    "You don’t need to know that." Zhu Hong said ndly, "We received your call for help, and they specifically sent me to assist you."


    "Thank you! Thank you!"


    "Mr. Hong, don’t rush to thank me just yet, it’s best if we rify the terms before I help you."