I’m Not Going to Be Bullied By a Girl

“Lies, lies, lies, lies, all lies. Youre all lying to me!”

Ai Mi denied it much more than I expected.

Obama began wailing in an untimely manner and made it more chaotic.

“This fake lab test, I wont fall for… these tricks!”

Ai Mi screamed as she tore the sheets into pieces and scattered them around her feet.

“Ai Mi, calm down and listen to me…” I felt I couldnt stay silent any longer.

“A prank.” Ai Mi had tears in her eyes, but her lips began to tremble and curl upwards, “It has to be a prank. You heard yesterday that my birthday was April 1st, so you wanted to prank me. I wont fall for it, Im going to deduct your wages for doing this prank, I mean it.”

“That American Express card has long been cancelled by Ai ShuQiao… cancelled by our mother…”

Since it had already progressed to this point, I didnt think I needed to hide it anymore.

“Wh- why?” Ai Mis thoughts were delayed. She wanted to keep up with my reasoning while denying the reality in front of me.

I shrugged, “Its probably because he doesnt like her ex-husbands son.”

Ai Mi pursed her lips nervously. She placed her hands on her knees and evened out the creases on her rainbow stockings.

Im sure shes already heard rumors that her mother has been married before.

I took advantage of Ai Mis silence and carefully presented her with the truth.

The book called “The Jewish Persuasion” that my dad used to keep on his desk once said that to convince someone, you have to start with the simplest facts. Make sure the other party says “yes” first, and then work towards your goal step by step.

So I asked, “Ai Mi, do you remember when you asked me to find a substitute for you when your mother asked you to practice Chinese characters? And she found out about the last time, but you werent held accountable.”

Ai Mi furrowed her tiny brow and craned her neck, “So what if I do?”

“Because that time, I temporarily asked my father for help, and your mother recognized the handwriting of her ex-husband.”

Ai Mis expression was clearly shaken, and I continued to strike while the iron was hot.

“The American Express Black Card was frozen immediately after. The reason was simple, yourmother didnt like her abandoned son and she didnt like seeing me use her baby daughters unlimited overdraft card.”

“Nonsense.” Ai Mi seemed to be in a heated debate with me, “Mom only blocked the card because she didnt want a lowly manservant to use it, and you cant prove that the card is really no longer valid.”

Peng TouSi, who was standing by, interjected, “That card has indeed been cancelled. If Miss Ai Mi doesnt believe me, I can contact Commissioner Wang of American Express to testify.”

Ai Mi glared indignantly at Peng TouSi and it looked like she wanted to bite something to vent her anger.

These days, I have been called “inferior manservant” or “lowly manservant” numerous times and it was about time to act like her brother.

With this in mind, I straightened my back, and said calmly:

“Ai Mi, do you still remember how Obama was really intimate with me the first time we met? To this day, he still only allows me or you to pat his head. Isnt it because were related and we have the same smell?”

Obama looked at me stupefied not understanding that I had just used him as evidence.

Ai Mi sneered, “Even if Obama is close to you, it only proves that you are related to him. Why would that make you… my brother.”

I smacked my lips and said, “I am your brother.”

Ai Mi, who was lying on the edge of the bed, reached out for the pink phone under her pillow. She pressed the keys while saying:

“Im not falling for it. If youre courageous enough, you should confront my mother directly.”

“Miss, please dont dial that number.” Peng TouSi stopped her in a hurry.

Ai Mi proudly stopped moving for the moment. She wiped away the teardrops on the corners of her eyes while saying:

“So you were lying to me and now youre afraid.”

I was laughing at Peng TouSis spinelessness in my mind, but then I realized if she talked to Ai ShuQiao, she would realize I had exposed the relationship and it would obstruct my plans of getting a doctor. My friends life is at stake here.

So I acted as spineless as Peng TouSi and begged Ai Mi to not make the call.

“Hmph, do you think I wont call just because you begged me?” Ai Mi looked like a victorious general pondering how she should deal with her prisoners of war.

Peng TouSi spoke after a brief pause, “Miss Ai Mi, if you make the call, Ye Lins life may be in danger.”

“What? Why would the manservants life be in danger?”

“Because… your mother, Madam Ai ShuQiao, she…” Peng TouSi lowered his voice, “She warned Ye Lin to not disclose his relationship with you or she would dispose of him…”

Huh, Ai ShuQiao did hint at that possibility at first, but ever since I gave up my life to save Ai Mi, Ai ShuQiao has began to try and bribe me instead. As long as I listen to her, she may even allow me to reconcile with Ai Mi. I dont think she would kill me even if she found out I revealed the secret to Ai Mi.

But Ai Mi shouldnt make the call if we want a doctor transferred here, so its reasonable for Peng TouSi to lie.

“More nonsense.” Ai Mi stood up and crossed her arms, “According to you guys, Ye Lin is my moms biological son, right? Why would a mother kill her own son?”

Thats because you dont know about Ai ShuQiaos ruthlessness. In order to achieve her own goals, she would even use her 4-year-old daughter… Your grandfather was poisoned by her plans and you yourself unknowingly became a murderer. If she knew about it, then her spirit would be broken, right?

“Because Madam Ai ShuQiao didnt want Ye Lin to affect your celebrity career.”

Peng TouSi replied smoothly with a convincing half false and half true statement.

On a side note, they always say women are better at lying than men. Peng TouSi was able to gain Ai ShuQiaos trust and lie to Ai Mi without a script. Does it have anything to do with the fact that he is gay and a bottom?

I chimed in, “Basically it means mother thinks Im a nasty relative whos approaching you just to get favors.”

“Are you?” Ai Mi asked seriously.

“Of course not.” I said, “After weve interacted that long, didnt you realize I couldnt be moved with money?”

“No.” Ai Mi said in a very exasperated flat tone.

“Thats right.” I had an idea, “I have photos in my dads old photo album. If you see it, you will understand the relationship between your mom and my dad.”

“Pictures with clothes on?” Ai Mi asked.

“Of course its with clothes on.”

“Hmph, even a picture of them cuddling together with no clothes on doesnt prove anything.”

“I… can find their marriage certificate.”

“Its long been expired and it could be a forgery.” Ai Mi thought she had seized the flow of the debate and became aggressive.

“No need to go to all that trouble, Miss Ai Mi. If you want proof, I have it here with me.”

Peng TouSi took his military style cell phone out of his suit and started playing a recording.

“… you have to know that only my son has the guts to commit crimes.”

“How about it, Ill give you a chance… Ye Lin, do you want to be my son again?”

Isnt… isnt this when I spoke to Ai ShuQiao on the rooftop of the VIP building with Peng TouSis cell phone? Peng TouSi actually used recording software to record our conversation and save it on his phone. The conversation was irrefutable evidence and this time Ai Mi had nothing to say.

Ai Mi turned silent as expected. Her shoulders were slumped like all the strength was drained from her body.

“…… Although you have always maintained an intimate relationship with Ai Mi, you didnt tell her you were related to her. Why, are you afraid of my punishment?”

Peng TouSis recording wasnt played in chronological order, but it didnt affect its credibility. Ai ShuQiaos unmistakably confident tone of voice wasnt something anyone could imitate.

“Turn it off, I dont want to hear it, turn it off…”

Ai Mi screamed out frantically.

Peng TouSi complied and turned off the recording. Then he patted me on the shoulder, signaling that he was going to leave me and Ai Mi alone in the room for a while.

When he left, Obama didnt like the heavy atmosphere in the room, so he followed Peng TouSi out.

Thus Ai Mi and I were the only ones left in room 101 of the VIP building.

“Haha, haha, hahahaha.” Ai Mi suddenly threw back her head and laughed. I couldnt see her full expression because she covered her eyes with one hand.

“Ai Mi, I know its hard for you to accept it all of a sudden…”

“Shut up, do you think I would call you brother?” Ai Mi removed her hand from her face and I saw a pair of bloodshot eyes caused by her tears and anger.

“Youre a liar. When didnt you tell me earlier about our relationship?”

She yelled at me hysterically.

“I had my own troubles…”

“When was it…” Ai Mi asked in a depressed and angry tone.

“When?”

“When did you learn about it?” Amy growled, “Did you already know we were related when you said you loved me?”

“Its a pure and innocent love between siblings.” I explained.

“Ill pretend this never happened.” After taking a long time to adjust her breathing, Ai Mi deceived herself and ordered, “Continue to be my manservant, you only need the identity of a manservant…”