After being mocked like that, Ye Liu got up and came to Ye Mo's side. He draped an arm across his brother's shoulder.

"My dear Mo, just because you didn't see my saliva dripping, doesn't mean it's not there! Maybe it's invisible, that's why you can't see it."

He was quite convincing when he said it too, as he stroked his chin with his other hand.

Ye Mo rolled his eyes at his brother, not bothering to call out his bluff.

Because, no matter what he said, he could never outwit Liu in a battle of words!

Not only did Ye Liu have a stronger vocabulary, but his thick skin also played a big role in securing his victory.

Ye Yang, ever stoic, did not react at all when he approached his brothers, despite hearing everything.

"Wash up and sleep!"

He did not linger as he passed them. He uttered four words and went upstairs.

Ye Liu and Ye Mo turned around in unison. They caught sight of their brother's figure disappearing at the stairway.

"My dear Mo, is it me or does Yang's stubbornly stoic face suddenly seem quite charming?"

Even if their eldest brother seemed cold and unwelcoming, he would still be able to attract the attention of the opposite sex, if it were not for the scar on his face that affected his overall appearance.

"Indeed! Yang exudes masculinity so much, it's no wonder he's eye-catching."

Ye Liu glanced sideways at his brother who could very well pass as his twin. He cocked his eyebrows. "Mo, I'm not amused by that statement you made."

"Really?" Ye Mo turned his head sideways too and looked at Ye Liu. He grinned and retorted, "Why's that?"

The two locked eyes. The mood between them spiraled downwards.

You've grown up now, haven't you, Mo? To take a swipe at me like that.

Go on then, Liu. Tell me what you don't like. I can't read minds!

They glared at each other for a while until Ye Liu gave the other a haughty wink. "Mo, I look great, don't I? You can't seem to take your eyes off me!"

Geez…

At that moment, Ye Mo felt goosebumps all over his body. He pushed his brother aside and walked away. "I'm going to bathe!"

And he went to fetch water quickly.

Ye Liu called out as he crossed his arms in front of his chest, "Mo, dear, get more water, alright? I'm coming in with you."

Ye Mo almost tripped when he heard that. He quickened his pace.

He'd had enough of Liu's crazy antics!

"Bastard, you're implying I'm too feminine, aren't you? I'll get you for this!" Ye Liu muttered mischievously as he headed to the bathroom.

Ye Mo peeked outside the kitchen and saw his brother entering the bathroom. He slapped himself on the jaw, cursing. "You and your big mouth! Why do you have to go and cross his line? Now you're going to get it!"

Ye Liu's pet peeve was people mocking his lack of masculine traits.

Frustrated, Ye Mo took some time to brace himself before entering the bathroom with buckets full of water.

Ye Liu had been waiting for him by the door with one hand hugging his chest and the other playing with his hair. When Ye Mo entered, the elder brother snickered deviously and said, "Oh, you're such a bad boy, I thought you weren't coming!"

Ye Mo, who grew numb at the sound of that, begged, "Liu, you go ahead and bathe first. I'm not feeling too well... I need to use the outhouse."

Quickly, he carried the buckets into the bathroom and set them down before he swiftly turned around to leave.