158 Twin Beauties Competing in Brilliance

My sister has a boyfriend? When did this happen? How come I had no idea?" Yin Xiaoyan asked in a rapid-fire sequence.

Yin Xiaoya unhappily retorted, "When I get a boyfriend, do I need to report it to you? You are taking the college entrance examination very soon. Instead of being curious about everything day in and day out, you should focus your mind on your studies."

"I have already tried hard enough. My brain is dull, and I can't study well. There's nothing I can do about it," Yin Xiaoyan muttered softly. "Besides, I'm concerned about my sister's major life events, which shows our deep sisterly bond. There's nothing wrong with that."

When the conversation turned to studying, Yin Xiaoyan wilted. Her academic performance was at best sufficient to get into a mediocre junior college, with virtually zero chance of hitting the threshold for a regular undergraduate university.

Seeing the topic shift to his younger daughter's education, Yin Qinglun sighed. "Xiaoyan, you should pay a bit more attention to your studies. Actually, your brain is slightly sharper than your sister's. For all three years of high school, your sister studied with unwavering diligence, especially in her final year when she practically risked her life studying. And what was the result? Effort brings rewards, and your sister managed to get into a regular university. As long as you study earnestly, you can definitely do it too."

Yin Qinglun's greatest pride was having two daughters as gorgeous as celestial maidens. Anyone who laid eyes on them could not help but exclaim how truly breathtaking they were, looking even more pleasing to the eye than major stars on television.

Yet, these two daughters also caused him considerable distress, as neither had inherited his high intelligence, and both struggled immensely with their studies.

"My sister just had good luck; she performed exceptionally well during the college entrance examination, which is how she barely scraped over the undergraduate threshold. Perhaps I will also perform exceptionally beyond my usual level when I take the exams; my luck has never been bad either," Yin Xiaoyan said, lacking any real confidence.

Chen Anhui spoke with a tone of exasperation at her failure to live up to expectations. "The college entrance exam is such a momentous event. How can you pin your hopes on mere luck? With an attitude like yours, I think you might as well stop going to school and come down to the shop to help me move materials. After working a few days, you'll realize just how relaxing going to school actually is."

"Mom, I've been studying quite diligently lately, and my grades have improved a lot," Yin Xiaoyan quickly diverted the subject. "What is my sister's boyfriend like? How come I didn't catch even a whisper of wind about him before today?"

"You don't have school tomorrow, so won't you find out once you see him?" Chen Anhui instructed with lingering apprehension. "When you see your sister's boyfriend tomorrow, be polite and speak as little as possible. Don't go asking a million questions like you are doing today."

Yin Xiaoyan's large eyes fluttered rapidly. "It sounds like my sister's boyfriend is quite impressive! With all this house cleaning and everyone being so nervous about me, shouldn't we be putting on a bit of a formidable front to test an incoming prospective son-in-law? How come our household has flipped things around and is walking on eggshells?"

"Look how clever you think you are. If you applied this cleverness to your studies, I believe you could even get into Beijing University." Having her hidden thoughts exposed by her younger daughter, Yin Qinglun had nowhere to vent his irritation. "Your sister's boyfriend is a multimillionaire; of course our family has to show him extra deference and respect."

"Really? My sister is amazing! She actually managed to find a rich second-generation boyfriend!" Yin Xiaoyan was filled with intense envy and continued asking a flurry of questions without stopping.

At ten o'clock the next morning, Xiao Yao arrived early at the residential building where Yin Xiaoya's family lived.

This cluster of apartment buildings was a relatively old and worn neighborhood. It was the very first residential property purchased by Yin Xiaoya's parents, and even after they struck it rich later on, they never had the heart to sell it.

After Yin Qinglun went bankrupt, the only fixed asset he had left was this old apartment.

Yin Xiaoya's family lived on the second floor. Xiao Yao knocked lightly on the door with moderate force.

Hearing the knock, the most excited person by far was Yin Xiaoyan. Unable to stay seated a moment longer, she immediately stood up and announced, "My brother-in-law is here! I'll go open the door."

Chen Anhui's face darkened as she scolded, "So reckless and impatient! Can't you be quiet for once? He isn't your brother-in-law yet. When you see him, remember to call him 'Brother', and don't blurt out 'Brother-in-law' so carelessly."

Having reprimanded her younger daughter, she turned to her anxious eldest daughter and said, "Go open the door quickly. What are you standing there frozen for?"

Yin Xiaoya pulled the door open. Xiao Yao walked in carrying two paper bags, swept his gaze across the room, and offered his greetings: "Hello, Uncle and Auntie. Coming here so abruptly, I hope I haven't interrupted your work."

"It's just a small shop we run ourselves; it doesn't matter whether we open the doors or not. You came to visit, which is what matters—why bother bringing things?" Chen Anhui welcomed him warmly.

"It's my first time visiting, so I brought some small gifts for Uncle, Auntie, and Xiaoyan, just to express a bit of my sincerity." As he spoke, Xiao Yao handed the paper bags in his hand over to Yin Xiaoya.

"You are far too polite. Please, come in and sit down."

Urged by Chen Anhui's polite hospitality, Xiao Yao bypassed the sofa and sat down on the chair directly opposite it.

This residential building followed a layout of two bedrooms and one living room. The space was not particularly large, measuring around seventy square meters or so.

In such old apartment buildings, the living rooms tended to be rather compact, placing them a mere two meters apart when seated face-to-face.

Ever since Xiao Yao stepped through the door, the gazes of Yin Xiaoya's entire family had been fixed upon him. Faced with such scrutinizing and appraising looks, Xiao Yao did not show the slightest trace of awkwardness, handling the situation with grace and polite ease.

At first glance, Yin Xiaoyan's eyes filled with delighted, sparkling stars. If not for her mother's repeated instructions to remain quiet, she would have blurted out an exclamation of awe.

Her elder sister's boyfriend was simply too handsome! He was practically on the level of a male god—so wealthy and yet so good-looking. Her sister was truly lucky.

Upon laying eyes on Xiao Yao for the first time, Yin Qinglun and Chen Anhui were also thoroughly satisfied.

What satisfied them was not Xiao Yao's appearance, but rather his polished composure and steady temperament.

Such a mature and poised demeanor bore no resemblance whatsoever to a young man in his early twenties. The aura of grace and stability that Xiao Yao naturally exuded made anyone feel instantly at ease upon seeing him.

While Yin Xiaoya's family was sizing him up, Xiao Yao was likewise observing them.

His gaze swept briefly past Yin Xiaoya's parents, lingering just a fraction longer on Yin Xiaoyan.

Yin Xiaoyan's appearance was genuinely breathtaking!

She shared a seventy to eighty percent facial resemblance with Yin Xiaoya. Yin Xiaoya possessed delicately curved eyebrows, giving her a slightly sweeter air than her younger sister, while Yin Xiaoyan's willow-leaf brows lent her an aura of spirited heroism surpassing her older sister. Standing side by side, the two sisters shone brilliantly, achieving the pinnacle of beauty.

Hoping to build up a bit more favorable impression of Xiao Yao in front of her parents, Yin Xiaoya took the initiative to ask, "What kind of gifts did you bring? I wonder if my mom, dad, and sister will like them."

"For Uncle Yin, I brought two bottles of Moutai liquor produced in 1965. For Aunt Chen, I brought a pair of mutton-fat jade bracelets, and for Xiaoyan, a Cartier ruby bracelet. I prepared these gifts rather hastily, and I truly hope Uncle, Auntie, and Xiaoyan will like them," Xiao Yao said with utmost modesty.