Transmigrated into the body of a prematurely deceased beloved child

Chapter 496 My Brother is a Cannon Fodder Subordinate 14

Zhao Zhao hasn't found a suitable part-time job for his brother yet, and he plans to take a day off from his part-time job at the library.

This afternoon, Zhao Zhao had a rare free time, so she carried her schoolbag and decided to go see what her brother was doing!

The first and third years of high school are quite far apart. Zhao Zhao walked around the dappled woods and past the basketball court when a familiar shout suddenly came from inside.

"Brother Ji, that was a great shot!"

"Tch, Xie Zi'an, you bootlicker."

"What, you don't acknowledge Brother Ji's basketball skills?"

The basketball court was noisy and chaotic, filled with laughter, boasting, shouting and cursing. High school seniors who should have been in class were gathered here playing basketball.

As the sun gradually set, Zhao Zhao stood quietly not far away, observing the group of teenagers sweating profusely for a long time.

Xie Zian was very considerate of Ji Yunqi's experience, letting him play the ball while praising him non-stop. His beaming smile was infectious, and he was full of high spirits.

At the same time, Zhao Zhao did not miss the fleeting look of disdain and annoyance on the faces of the others. The seemingly harmonious atmosphere was not actually that peaceful.

"Brother Ji, have some water." Xie Zian wiped his sweat and tossed a bottle of water to Ji Yunqi with a grin.

He casually twisted open the bottle cap and tilted his head back to drink water when he suddenly caught sight of Zhao Zhao, whose eyes were dark and brooding.

"puff!"

"Cough, cough, cough!"

Xie Zian was startled and sprayed a mouthful of water all over Ji Yunqi's face. Ji Yunqi wiped his face and gritted his teeth, cursing, "If you can't control your mouth, then don't drink!"

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry." Xie Zi'an smiled perfunctorily. Ji Yunqi looked at him with suspicion and then saw his frail younger brother.

The boy's gaze was always dark and unfathomable. Ji Yunqi raised an eyebrow, his eyes fixed on the slender figure walking towards them.

"Xie Zian," Zhao Zhao approached and called him by his full name.

"You skipped class again."

Feeling guilty, Xie Zian pressed down on Zhao Zhao's shoulder and coaxed, "The pressure of studying in the senior year of high school is too great. I relax occasionally and don't skip classes often."

"Hmph." A soft chuckle came from the side. Xia Siyuan said sarcastically, "Is your pressure still on your studies?"

Another person said, "Yeah, haven't you been thinking about Brother Ji all along? Even if you're under pressure, it shouldn't be academic pressure. Ugh! Damn it..."

Ji Yunqi kicked him, his expression not good: "Shut up."

He glanced again at the boy behind Xie Zi'an, his cold gaze sweeping over everyone present, lingering on him for an unusually long time.

"Brother, what are you going to do next?"

"Well......."

Upon hearing this, Xie Zian glanced at Ji Yunqi, who still wore a nonchalant smile: "Of course we're going back to class, little brother~"

Xie Zian nodded quickly: "Yes, we'll be going back to class soon. But did you come here specifically to see me today? Is there something you need?"

As dusk deepened, the lights in the teaching building came on, illuminating their small basketball court.

Xie Zian frowned more and more. At this time, he was no longer comfortable letting Zhaozhao go home alone.

Zhao Zhao didn't say anything more. He lowered his brows slightly and said in a soft tone, "You're doing strenuous exercise before your injuries have even healed? Doesn't it hurt?" The white light shone on his face, and the aloof boy seemed unusually gentle at this moment.

The people who had been making a ruckus at the scene looked at him and gradually quieted down.

Xie Zian smiled gently: "You're still worried about me? Your brother's constitution is excellent, I haven't been in pain for a long time."

Zhao Zhao smiled slightly, and Xie Zi'an offered, "I won't go to evening self-study tonight, can I take you home?"

Upon hearing this, Xia Siyuan immediately said, "Hey! You stood me up again! You...!"

Before he could finish speaking, Ji Yunqi kicked him. He immediately shut up after observing the expression on Ji Yunqi's face. Seeing this, Xie Zian made a face at him, and Xia Siyuan rolled his eyes speechlessly.

Xie Zian smiled and said, "Then, Brother Ji, I'll be going now. You guys have fun."

Ji Yunqi leaned lazily against the basketball hoop and nodded casually.

After all, if he didn't nod, the boy behind Xie Zi'an would probably kill him with his eyes.

He chuckled softly, watching the two boys walk away hand in hand into the darkness, and a slight smile played on his lips.