Chapter 33 Sisters
Just as Zhou Chen was thinking about how to retaliate against the Star Luo Imperial Family, Zhu Zhuqing at the side suddenly felt somewhat uneasy.
This was because the current Zhou Chen's expression was constantly changing, just like he was cooking up some bad idea.
"Zhou Chen, what is wrong with you? Is taking me along to Shrek Academy somewhat inconvenient?"
Zhu Zhuqing wrinkled her beautiful brows and asked.
"Ah? It is convenient!"
Zhou Chen, who was letting his imagination run wild, instantly came back to his senses and hurriedly spoke. "Rest assured, I will arrange it well. You just need to set off with me tomorrow."
"You are also going?"
Zhu Zhuqing instantly stopped her footsteps, her vigilance rising greatly.
"Of course. I am 12 years old this year. Is there a problem with me attending school?" Zhou Chen responded self-righteously.
"This... no problem."
Zhu Zhuqing's brain, which was originally not very clever, was already confused by Zhou Chen at this time.
Seeing that he had muddled through, Zhou Chen also sighed in relief.
Originally, he did not plan to go to Shrek Academy because he still had many big things to do.
If he were bound in a small academy for a long time, it would not align with his interests at all.
This was also the reason why he did not set off together with Tang San and Xiao Wu.
But plans could not keep up with changes.
For the current him, pursuing Zhu Zhuqing was a major event. A major event that was extremely beneficial to himself and could severely strike his opponent.
Moreover, a fair lady is a gentleman's desire. This was originally a major event in life!
With a plan in his heart, Zhou Chen smiled and spouted nonsense. "Zhuqing, because the place where Tang San and Xiao Wu live is relatively far from us, the 2 of us will set off alone first. Then we will agree on a meeting point with them and travel together."
"Oh."
Hearing this explanation, Zhu Zhuqing barely put her mind at ease, but she always felt that something was not quite right.
Shaking her head, Zhu Zhuqing no longer thought about this matter. Instead, she looked at Zhou Chen carefully and whispered, "By the way, Zhou Chen, where did you lock up my older sister? Also, you... you did not do anything bad to her, right?"
Once these words were spoken, Zhou Chen was stunned for a moment. He immediately displayed 3 parts astonishment and 7 parts grievance. "She is locked in the rear hall of the Ziwei Hall by me, being entertained with good food and drink. How could a man of integrity like me do anything to her? Zhuqing, you are insulting my character!"
"So... sorry."
Hearing Zhou Chen's awe-inspiringly righteous answer, Zhu Zhuqing immediately lowered her head in shame.
Yesterday, when Zhou Chen captured Zhu Zhuyun, because she resented her older sister too much, Zhu Zhuqing did not express opposition. At that time, she even wished for Zhu Zhuyun to die.
But waking up today, having calmed down, she regretted it. After all, no matter what was said, Zhu Zhuyun was her biological older sister. The bond of blood could not be severed.
Therefore, early this morning, Zhu Zhuqing took the initiative to find Zhou Chen. Nominally, it was to thank Zhou Chen for saving her life, but in reality, it was mainly to inquire about news of her older sister.
Seeing Zhu Zhuqing hesitating to speak, Zhou Chen instantly guessed her thoughts. Thus, he took the initiative to mention, "Zhuqing, why don't I accompany you to see your older sister, how about it?"
"Alright!"
Zhu Zhuqing raised her head and agreed immediately.
"Then follow me."
Speaking thus, Zhou Chen grabbed Zhu Zhuqing's tender pale hand without explanation and led her into the Ziwei Hall.
The Ziwei Hall was divided into 3 parts: the front hall, the central hall, and the rear hall. The place where Zhu Zhuyun was detained was in the rear hall.
Zhou Chen pulled Zhu Zhuqing, passing through courtyards 1 after another continuously. Very quickly, they walked to a small secret room in the rear hall.
In front of the secret room, there were 2 Tianshu Guards above Level 30 standing guard. Upon seeing Zhou Chen, they immediately nodded knowingly and opened the door.
"Creak—"
The door slowly opened. Zhu Zhuqing looked inside and was instantly stunned.
This was because her older sister, Zhu Zhuyun, did not look like a prisoner at all. Instead, she was sitting alone at a table, happily eating a self-service small hot pot.
Zhu Zhuqing had also eaten this kind of hot pot last night. It was when Zhou Chen treated her to a banquet. The taste was excellent.
"Yo, Zhuqing, you are here? I thought you would never want to see me, your older sister, again."
Zhu Zhuyun picked up a slice of instant-boiled mutton and passed it into her exquisite red lips.
Seeing that her older sister was safe and sound, Zhu Zhuqing breathed a sigh of relief in her heart, but she faintly felt displeased again!
She had made a mistake, so why did she still enjoy such good treatment?
Moreover, her older sister was not even wearing hand or foot shackles. Was Zhou Chen not afraid that she would run away?
Seeing her younger sister's angry little expression, Zhu Zhuyun put down her chopsticks and spoke with some amusement. "Younger sister, my body full of soul power has been removed by your lover. Is it not okay for me to eat a hot pot?"
"What nonsense are you talking about? He is not my lo..."
Zhu Zhuqing's small face instantly turned completely red, and her tone gradually weakened.
However, in the next second, as if she remembered something, she suddenly asked, "You said... your soul power is gone?"
"Yes, they gave me a pill to take, and my soul power is gone. I could not escape even if I wanted to."
Zhu Zhuyun's tone gradually became indignant.
In fact, after being forced to take the pill last night and losing her soul power, she was heartbroken. Her mood only improved after eating the hot pot today.
"Zhou Chen, you crippled my older sister?"
Zhu Zhuqing's gaze instantly looked toward Zhou Chen, secretly startled.
After all, crippling a Soul Master's soul power was equivalent to destroying their future. This was simply more excessive than killing them!
Zhu Zhuqing felt somewhat uncomfortable in her heart regarding her older sister's encounter. However, she had no reason to accuse Zhou Chen. After all, her life was saved by Zhou Chen.
Possessing very upright values, she could still distinguish this bit of reasoning.
Seeing that the 2 sisters both seemed to have misunderstood, Zhou Chen was not willing to take the blame. He immediately explained, "I did not cripple her. The medicinal effect of the Scattering Origin Pill I gave her only lasts for 3 months. After 3 months, her soul power will gradually recover."
Hearing these words, the 2 sisters simultaneously breathed a sigh of relief.
Especially Zhu Zhuyun. After knowing that her soul power could actually recover, she instantly felt an extreme joy. She actually developed a trace of gratitude toward Zhou Chen, who was her enemy.
If she were educated, she would definitely know that this was standard Stockholm Syndrome.
Glancing at Zhou Chen seductively, Zhu Zhuyun suddenly spoke. "Younger sister, I think you should just choose Zhou Chen. What is good about that Dai Mubai? According to my investigation, the women he has associated with in Suotuo City number 80 if not 100. Can you tolerate that?"
"Are you serious?"
Zhu Zhuqing's expression instantly became sluggish. Her heart sank to the bottom of the valley.
As for Zhou Chen at the side, he gave Zhu Zhuyun 10,000 likes in the bottom of his heart. With this follow-up stab, the probability of his success in poaching the wall corner instantly doubled!
Based on this sentence alone, he would have to treat this sister-in-law a bit better in the future.
Hearing her younger sister's questioning, Zhu Zhuyun smiled bitterly and spoke. "Of course it is true. I have already become a prisoner. Is there still a need to lie to you?"
"Then I must at least go see how rotten he is so I can give up completely."
Zhu Zhuqing spoke in a low voice, tears swirling in her eyes.
Wiping her tears, she looked at Zhu Zhuyun and spoke coldly. "Eat your hot pot well. I wish you happiness for the rest of your life."
After speaking, she took the initiative to pull Zhou Chen and retreated out, closing the door in passing.
"I thought you would beg me to release her."
Outside the door, Zhou Chen spoke with some astonishment.
Hearing these words, Zhu Zhuqing looked at Zhou Chen coldly. "Do you take me for a fool? Release her to let her continue chasing me down?"
Pausing for a moment, Zhu Zhuqing changed the subject and spoke. "Come with me to Shrek Academy. Just tomorrow!"
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