That's the surprise

Another torturous day buzzed to life at X School, where students dragged themselves through their routines like clockwork. It was an ordinary day—nothing new, nothing exciting. Most were buried in their own tasks, while some desperately longed for a fresh topic to gossip about.

Ying Yuexia sat quietly at her desk, fully focused on her studies, unaffected by the noise around her. In contrast, her best friend Lin Si was chattering away non-stop, gushing about her ultimate idol.

Idol? Obviously, it was none other than Ying Yuchen.

"I wish I could get his autograph," Lin Si sighed dreamily, her eyes sparkling with longing.

"No way. I heard it's nearly impossible to even catch a glimpse of him, let alone get a signature," another girl chimed in. "But then again, it's not entirely impossible."

Yuexia paused for a moment, a thoughtful glint in her eyes. Maybe… I should get Fourth Brother's signature and gift it to classmates secretly as a graduation gift. They would never see it coming.

Suddenly, the loudspeaker crackled to life, cutting through the buzz of conversations.

"Attention, students. You are all requested to gather in the auditorium immediately. A special guest will be giving a lecture on health and hygiene."

Groans filled the classroom instantly.

"Ugh, another one of those health lectures," a boy complained to his group. "The speaker's probably going to be bald if it's a man or all wrinkled if it's a woman."

His remark sent the class into a fit of laughter.

Just then, Yuexia's phone buzzed with a call—from her eldest brother.

There was still a few minutes left before the assembly, so she quietly slipped into a secluded hallway to answer.

"Hi, Big Brother. Is something wrong?" Yuexia asked. Her eldest brother, Ying Zihan, only called when something important came up, so she was already bracing for some kind of serious news.

"Nothing urgent," his calm, cool voice replied. "I just wanted to let you know—you'll be receiving a surprise today. Don't get too excited, alright?"

Yuexia blinked, now more curious than ever. "A surprise? Can't you at least give me a hint?"

"You'll know soon enough," he replied cryptically. After a few more vague words, the call ended.

Still puzzled, Yuexia joined the stream of students moving toward the auditorium. The entire school had gathered under the high ceilings of the large hall, the atmosphere buzzing with anticipation.

Moments later, the special guest was welcomed by the teachers and led onto the stage.

Students straightened in their seats, expecting the usual—a balding man or a frail old woman with wrinkled skin.

But when the guest stepped onto the stage, the auditorium went silent in stunned admiration.

The man was young. Strikingly handsome. Radiating confidence.

The girls practically melted in their seats, their jaws dropping. The boys, meanwhile, exchanged looks of disbelief as their female classmates swooned openly.

Yuexia, still preoccupied with the mystery of her surprise, didn't notice the reaction at first—until the buzz pulled her attention to the stage.

Her eyes widened.

That… That can't be!

Third Brother? Ying Zixuan?

What is he doing here? Isn't he supposed to be overseas, working and training?

Her heart raced as a million questions spun through her head. Meanwhile, the man who now held the attention of the entire auditorium spoke into the mic with a composed smile.

"Hello, students. I'm Ying Zixuan, and I'm honored to be your guest speaker today. I'm a neurologist by profession, but I also know about the health and hygiene, which is what I'll be discussing with you today…"

His voice was deep and soothing, but not many were listening to the content of his speech. The students were too busy admiring his perfect features.

"All the good-looking names start with 'Ying'," Lin Si whispered with stars in her eyes. "You're Ying Yuexia. The famous tycoon is Ying Zihan. My beloved idol is Ying Yuchen. And now this super handsome doctor—Ying Zixuan. If I didn't know you personally, I would've thought you were their sister or something."

Yuexia blinked.

Ying Zihan… Big Brother… The surprise! Of course!

She pieced it together instantly. So this was the surprise. Third Brother's visit.

Her lips curved into a soft smile.

Welcome back, Third Brother.