Chapter 9

Of course I will worry, come here, let me give you a hug

Afterwards, the photographer joked with him, saying that girls mature early both mentally and physically, and that he took advantage of it

At least, when she first met Xiaobao, she was only fourteen or fifteen years old, with a youthful body. Now... has she become somewhat mature? She is slightly confused; is she still human or not? Who can provide her with an answer?

She took a few more steps and then stopped.

After trying it on, it indeed did not fit. The lingerie was too large, and Xiao Bao might think she has a youthful face with a voluptuous figure. Her face at this age has not changed much, but her body seems to be truly developing.

Although he enjoys touching his sister here and there, such as her hair and arms, it makes him feel at ease; however, why has she been hugging him frequently lately? Can he say that when a girl hugs a boy, it feels a bit embarrassing? She is not shy, but he feels shy! ... He likes her hugs, but it just feels strange, her soft body and ... ... and ... ... He really wants to mess up her hair, does she even know that there is a difference between boys and girls? He likes her hugs, but it just feels strange, her soft body and ... ... and ... ... He really wants to mess up her hair, does she even know that there is a difference between boys and girls?

It is now eight o'clock in the evening, where will he go? To buy a late-night snack? The rain made it difficult for her to see far ahead, she hesitated for a moment and walked a short distance while holding an umbrella

"Come, let us celebrate Mr. Wei Baoping's coming of age," she raised her cola cup. "Although he has grown a bit crooked, this crooked Wei Baoping is still quite..." She tilted her head in search of the precise adjective. "Acceptable enough, just a bit heart-wrenching." "What crooked! You are the one who is crooked!"

She looked up and it was exactly 4:00 PM

I didn't ask you to come with me because I didn't want you to worry. No one's life is free from troubles and jealousy. This is just a small matter; I'm not bothered by it anymore, so you shouldn't worry either... Wait a moment, sister, you do worry about me, right

He tilted the umbrella towards her, shielding her from all the raindrops. His sister, she simply does not engage in verbal disputes; his aunt would argue loudly with others, Wei Xiaoqiao would cry and make a fuss, and the girls in class are no different from shrews. His sister sometimes speaks harshly, yet she never quarrels with anyone. Is it that her nature is too good, or is it that the environment she once had spared her from the need to argue with others?

I only have one younger brother, and no other cousins. " she said with a smile, proceeding to check out according to the quantity specified by Wei Baoping

He was taken aback, his dark, glistening eyes staring at her, and finally muttered: "This is the first time I am having a meal with you in a restaurant, sister. Aren't you excited? We are dining out together."

"Then let's pack it up, shall we? Can Xiao Bao heat it up for me to eat when we get back?" she asked eagerly

She looked puzzled. "Then what are you excited about?"

She couldn't help but smile at the thought. She looked at the waitress, cleared her throat twice, and boldly asked:

Although making money is hard work, he is very happy, especially at moments like this. At least he does not have to rely on others or compromise his principles, allowing him to provide well for his sister in terms of food, clothing, and living conditions. Naturally, things will get even better in the future; thinking of this, he feels renewed energy to face the heavy academic workload and part-time job ahead.

Wei Baoping cleared his throat, his complexion no longer as excited as before, and even appeared somewhat unpleasant. "Sister, how could you be more standard than me..." Confusion filled his eyes.

Little Bao, is this your first time here? You haven't had steak before? She also whispered along.

He took the umbrella again to shield the two of them. "Let's go, it's about that time now. Sister, I checked online, this steakhouse is delicious, and you can eat whatever you want from the salad bar. This week there's a 20% discount, you will definitely like it"

He smiled with his eyes narrowed

On this road, there are either commercial buildings with their lights already turned off or ordinary shops that do not sell food; if he were to leave, he would certainly greet us first

With a snap, she, already seated by the fountain, turned her head to look at the bustling crowd. What was that sound? Suddenly, her gaze was firmly captivated by a massive sign from a nearby shopping street.

Her sandal kicked something soft and cloth-like; looking down, she saw it was a backpack

Haha, anyone can see that you are not happy. That kid should have realized it long ago, yet he still smiles at you every day. I actually believe he has great potential in the future... in the area of deception. He thinks we are unaware, but we have already seen through him. He is just a sycophant clinging to Xiao Lu.

She listened very attentively, but she felt that Xiao Bao spoke with even greater seriousness, radiating an overwhelming excitement.

The medium-rare steak was served separately. Wei Baoping initially intended to ask her to follow his actions, but just as he opened his mouth, he saw her take the initiative to use her knife and fork.

On Sunday morning, Xiaobao has a tutoring session, and in the afternoon, he goes to his brother Lu's place to work as an unpaid assistant. They have arranged to meet at 5 o'clock because she needs some underwear

"Bastard! What kind of behavior is it to bully the weak with the strong? Wei Baoping, beat him to death! If it weren't for your cousin being here, we would have lost face! The girls from Class 3 are under our protection today! These delinquents should think twice before trying to harass them, considering who stands behind them!"

The people at the table behind Wei Baoping erupted in laughter

The sales assistant entered the fitting room to help her adjust. She smiled and said, "It is rare for a younger brother to accompany his sister to try on lingerie; your brother is truly wonderful"

Someone fell near her, cursing loudly

She is trying on lingerie

He had no impression of whether a girl's body was soft and tender; he only felt that this girl was quite heavy. However, the photographer's words made him realize the differences between boys and girls, but the one in front of him...

I just remembered, that person this morning is indeed my cousin, she is the one who introduced me here. All of us sisters are buying here, can we get a discount

When their gazes met, she confirmed that she was very unfamiliar with this person. Therefore, after giving a cold nod, she directly boarded the bus to her destination

He hung his head, staring at the already cold steak. He caught a glimpse of his sister, who had long since moved to sit beside him, also listening intently. Suddenly, she wanted to leave this place

He is very good. However, he still has a slight tendency to go off track. Now he understands the importance of planning before taking action, but his thoughts are still somewhat extreme. If this is an unchangeable aspect of his personality, then she has no choice but to fully accept it. People are not grass or wood; after all, who can blame Wei Baoping for being her most cherished younger brother

The sound of the rain drowned out most of the noise, but the number of indistinct figures allowed her to discern that it was a group of people fighting

"Little Treasure, it is delicious!" She sat beside the fountain, praising it enthusiastically

She recalled his fierce determination to make money and the pain he felt when spending it. This guy actually brought her to a counter where the starting prices were in the thousands. He claimed it was no big deal, that he had checked the prices thoroughly, and that he had done his homework well. The materials for women's intimate items must be of good quality, otherwise they would lose their shape. In the end, he squatted down as if he wanted to dig a hole and bury himself. The sister was disappointing, while the brother toiled hard, and his face was filled with this expression of sorrow.

The familiar conversation coming from behind made Wei Baoping close his mouth. He turned his face and saw that someone had already taken a seat behind the counter.

"Indeed, others do not understand Wei Baoping." She casually flicked her fingers towards the potted plant behind her, as if to say that these people are not worth her concern. "I understand. They do not care for Wei Baoping, but I do. Xiao Bao, do you know why?"

She took out the drawing she had sketched a couple of days ago and gradually added layers of color. Originally, it was just a picture of an angel surrounding a young boy, but she always felt that something was lacking. After pondering for a while, she smeared two indistinct wings on the boy's back, and instantly, the boy transformed into a sleeping angel, causing the entire painting to radiate.

She smiled as she walked out of the store with a paper bag, having saved two hundred yuan. She intended to take credit for it, but found that the person who was supposed to be waiting at the door was nowhere to be seen

Wei Baoping held an umbrella, occasionally lowering his head to check the time, hurrying over from the other side of the road, searching for the young girl by the fountain... He almost spotted his sister at first glance, his face frozen in a stiff smile.

He numbly cut another small piece. "Here, I can't give you any more, sister, don't eat too much, it will hurt your stomach." "Xiaobao, do you think I'm a child?" she said dismissively

He was both angry and amused, his eyes sparkling. "Do you really care about me?"

She kicked the heavy plastic bag again, and the familiar smell reminded her of the unfinished steak. Her expression turned unpleasant. It is important to note that her life revolved around food, television, and Wei Baoping, and she was looking forward to having a late-night snack while watching the recorded video in the evening

Is that so? She doesn't care much about it

He blushed. "I won't hold back!" He cut a small piece of steak and brought it to her lips, seeing that she couldn't resist, he felt immensely satisfied

Their seats were behind the decorative potted plants. After Wei Baoping ordered the signature steak for her, he took her to the salad bar and quietly introduced her to various types of lettuce.

Sister, I still have to study. It's nothing serious; those who do not face challenges are mediocre. He turned to look at her, his dark eyes filled with brilliance. "Sister, I am a follower; what they said is true; but I understand everything, I did not learn in vain. Who was as strong as I was when they were in the second year of junior high? I am following Brother Lu's path; it is much easier to walk the road others have walked than to charge around blindly, getting hurt and unable to even pay for tutoring. What law says I cannot walk someone else's path? Brother Lu does not oppose it, so why are those clowns making a fuss? I am following Brother Lu's path; it is much easier to walk the road others have walked than to charge around blindly, getting hurt and unable to even pay for tutoring. What law says I cannot walk someone else's path? Brother Lu does not oppose it, so why are those clowns making a fuss? No, I cannot call them clowns yet; they are all my teachers now. One day, when I surpass them, those words will no longer hurt me.

"You are all watching TV dramas, when will you watch 'Health Talk'?" Well, he was too embarrassed to say, that he had to pay attention to girls' matters, just to study sizes. For the first time, he felt that the English letters A, B, C were so awkward. If people knew that he was now secretly glancing at girls' chests to guess which A, B, or C it was, he would definitely be considered a pervert

Without any personal interests, he only sees Xiao Lu walking down this path, and he is busy following in someone else's footsteps, lacking the courage to forge his own path. What is wrong with children nowadays? Do they only know how to take shortcuts?

She raised her eyes and met the gaze of the attendant in the mirror, who was taken aback and shyly smiled, saying: "Miss, you and your younger brother look completely different, but you do resemble a young girl who came in this morning."

She still remembers that day when Xiaobao's face turned red, as he handed her the paper bag and stammered that he wouldn't look at girls' sizes. In the past, he had no feelings about it, but now she seems to have grown up and must have lingerie; if it doesn't fit, she definitely needs to buy some.

... ...

"Because my sister understands me, she feels sorry for me," he said softly. "My sister does not understand them, so she does not feel sorry for them at all. Then..." "From now on, just understand me alone, okay?"

Suddenly, she saw a black umbrella by the dark road; it was indeed Wei Baoping who was holding the black umbrella today. She walked over in confusion, picked up the umbrella, and looked to the left, where there was a small alley.

Initially, he was not overthinking things; it was a few months ago when the photographer from the magazine asked him to lift a girl from the same group. He was solely focused on finishing the shoot quickly to get paid, but unexpectedly, the girl turned completely red in the face, which significantly delayed the entire shooting schedule. Of course, in the end, he was unable to lift her and had to rely on the staff for assistance.

At this moment, his tone was somewhat childish, his dark eyes staring straight at her, as if to say that if she was not worried, then she was heartless and ungrateful, not human at all. She had no choice but to follow his tone:

He was like a perfect waiter, bringing her drinks and plates to the table. "He has no money! Everything is paid for by public funds, and it's not even that good. Indeed, dining is much more enjoyable with someone you like; otherwise, it's just the unpleasant normality of socializing." After saying this, he smiled at her in a flattering manner

It rained all day on Sunday

Today, he has been in an excited mood, and it is quite rare for him to go out with his sister. The rain this time has truly satisfied him, and the weather report indicates that it may continue until next Friday without stopping. He wishes it would keep raining endlessly. Suddenly, his thoughts paused, and he looked down to see his sister holding his hand, their fingers gently intertwined. A smile danced at the corners of his eyes and brows as he tightly clasped her hand in return

Sister, it's right in front, stop looking around. After we finish eating, we will go... um, buy lingerie.

He recalled the first time he saw her, when she was holding a clothes drying stick towards her uncle. He tightly held her fingers, not even raising his head, and softly said

She glanced at him. "Xiao Bao, I now regret that I cannot look down on you from a height, as it gives me a sense of accomplishment. You used to be much shorter and more adorable. That's enough, don't grow any taller." The two were nearly the same height, which made her feel quite uncomfortable looking him in the eye.

He sighed inwardly; everything that photographer said was nonsense, it was simply that boys mature early, both physically and mentally. Of course, he was a bit short now, but he believed that his height would soon increase dramatically, and he would mature quickly. The waiter came over attentively to refill the water, and his sister nodded in thanks, her demeanor gracious and elegant, like a girl with excellent upbringing, which inexplicably irritated him.

His face darkened. He is most averse to others saying that he will not grow taller. "Sister, don't worry, I will definitely let you look up at the treasure. I still have a lot of room for growth; I won't give up until I reach 180. When I reach 180, I will definitely help you check if you have dandruff!" He blurted it out, and seeing his sister looking at him in surprise, he couldn't help but burst into laughter.

I am just annoyed that the kid is obsessed with money! At such a young age, instead of focusing on his studies, he is crazily fixated on making money. He will surely regret it in the future.

Delicious! As she took a bite of the small piece of steak, she chewed slowly and noticed him staring at her foolishly. Only after swallowing did she softly call out, "Little Treasure?"

Alright. She is indeed generous

This is the first time coming here. Previously, the editor-in-chief of the magazine had treated everyone to steak... "Sister, would you like some cola?" It was a pointless question. She loves drinking it, so he automatically poured her a glass.

Sister, you haven't had steak before. Just follow my actions later, there's nothing to be afraid of

Upon arriving at the steakhouse, many patrons were already dining. The aroma in the air made Wei Baoping feel hungry. As the waiter led them inside, he turned to speak to her, only to see her half-closing her eyes, savoring the fragrance in the air, clearly having been conquered by this steakhouse.

Sister! He ran over, feeling both angry and amused. I knew you were greedy! He took his own umbrella and hurriedly sheltered under his sister's umbrella.

Thinking of the latter, he silently tightened his grip on her fingers

That young lady is about the same age as her younger brother, and she also came with family members. I was wondering if you might be cousins.

There are people fighting inside

The young man's feelings were hurt, and she quickly changed the subject: "You editors really have a lot of money, do you treat everyone?"

"You eat everything so well!" All the lessons he had in mind vanished before the ice cream cone she handed over. Reluctantly, he took a lick and forcefully snatched the cone away. "I am your younger brother, so if it's delicious, I will eat it all. You are a girl, girls shouldn't eat ice cream!"

looking at him

She chuckled softly, reaching across the table to touch his hair. "Wei Baoping, I am truly very happy to have dinner with my favorite person today"

He rolled his eyes, busy devouring the ice cream cone, then pulled her up. He said:

The child that Xiao Lu brought is simply copying Xiao Lu's path, isn't it

Is this the case? The boss didn't mention it when selling it to me, and the television didn't say anything either

Isn't Xi Zhi saying that Wei Baoping is only here to learn and not to get involved? What are you upset about? That kid isn't holding you back!

He was completely stunned

Everyone is well aware that Xiao Lu cannot be oblivious. He used his connections to find a tutoring job for that kid, and his father introduced him to a position at the magazine. These are all things Xiao Lu did when he was young. Now that kid comes to us to learn about stock and real estate trading; how old is he? We have only been involved in this for the past two years alongside Xiao Lu, and he wants to achieve everything in one go

After casually placing the painting in Xiao Bao's room, she took an umbrella and went out. After walking for just a few minutes, she brushed past someone, and in the rain, there was a sweet aroma of cookies. She instinctively turned her head, and at the same moment, a handsome middle-aged man also turned around and looked at her with a strange expression.