Chapter 4

His sister is even more infatuated than he is, as she actually becomes engrossed in stories that only children would enjoy. This forces him to take time out of his day to read to her, to the point where even his teachers are surprised by how much better his eloquence is compared to other boys his age, and they encourage him to participate in competitions. From this, one can see just how severely he is affected by his sister's influence

Little Bao, how did you become a television child? Whatever the television shows, you believe it? Fortunately, I am a girl; otherwise, my fate as someone who relies on others would be quite tragic

Having saved someone is enough, isn't it better to continue on our separate ways on the same road home? Why must we greet each other every time we meet? Would a middle school student be interested in an elementary school student? Don't be foolish, there must be something amiss!

His small face turned bright red, stammering: "That..."

Wei Baoping, I believe you, there really is a fairy godmother, I have one at home too. Last time I wanted a dress, and it appeared the next day. Wei Baoping, could you let me see your fairy godmother? Perhaps we have the same one.

"Girls are so annoying," he said with a hint of impatience, covering his mouth with his scarf. "She has both a father and a mother, and she is driven to and from school every day. What does she need a fairy godmother for! Last time it was her birthday, her family even sent a huge cake to class for everyone to celebrate together. Don't you think that's enough to be arrogant?"

"Brother Lu, you are also left-handed?" He widened his eyes again

Wei Baoping curled his lips slightly, pretending not to hear her praise for others

"What a coincidence, so am I. I am the only left-handed person in the class," he said, inexplicably taking the note paper that Lu Xizhi had handed over.

Without turning back, he left the school gate, leaving the young girl in a state of astonishment.

So should I really grow up? I am so troubled. What if I grow too big and she can no longer hold me? Would she be very sad? I like it when she always smiles at me.

That's good. My dad also enjoys cooking, but lately he has been particularly fond of making desserts

No, no, it's not about pleasing; he is a boy, and he is being spoiled by his sister. Spoiled? He looks dejected, is there a misunderstanding? He is still in elementary school; it should be his sister who spoils him, right? Deep down, he feels quite helpless, yet the corners of his mouth are lifted in a smile

Lu Xizhi, who usually had a very indifferent expression, now showed a hint of surprise while looking at Wei Baoping. "Wei Baoping, your grades are excellent; you always come in first place."

Are you out of your mind? Where in the world are there fairy godmothers? You're crazy. Go back and ask your parents.

"I am sorry, I was wrong, I should not have lied," he said in a stiff tone, but his voice was clear. His black eyes looked directly at Wei Jiaquan, as if to say: it is my fault, punish me as you wish, I will accept the consequences.

It's all good

According to his long-term observations, storms are the key to her appearance; when it does not rain, she is locked within the amulet. Over the past year, he has carried the amulet with him and has surprisingly been able to hear his sister's words.

... ... Delicious! So delicious! Xiaobao, quickly ask him if there is any more!

Unfortunately, she could only hear what he said, but could not know what he was thinking; otherwise, the siblings would have been in perfect harmony with each other's thoughts.

... ... Little Treasure, who?

"I don't care whether you are a boy or a girl, I will take care of you!" Wei Baoping did not have many close friends; the person he spoke to the most was his sister. When talking to her, he only needed to keep his voice down, as there were usually no outsiders around, and no one would pay him any attention. This time, as soon as he spoke, he realized that Lu Xizhi was looking at him with a subtle expression.

Seeing this, Mother Chen shook her head, realizing that there was indeed a significant difference compared to the other two children from the Wei family. She hadn't seen Old Wei discipline the children in recent years, but it seemed that the situation hadn't changed. She felt fortunate for having advised her son not to befriend Xiao Bao back then. ... One is influenced by their surroundings; she even suspected that Xiao Bao would only have a path in the underworld in the future, yet ...? ... all ranked first?

He has both a father and a mother, and he has an older sister, so he is not at a loss. Although this sister previously claimed to be a fairy godmother, ever since he watched the fairy godmother's television program, he has expressed deep skepticism. The fairy godmother is quite old, so why does his sister look only a few years older than him? Moreover, she has no magical powers, no intelligence, and nothing at all, but fortunately, she has him

Hello, Aunt. Lu Xizhi nodded to his Aunt Chen, then rubbed Wei Zhiping's head.

Above are my family's phone number and address, you are welcome to come and play, and I will ask you to enjoy the snacks made by my dad at that time

Little Bao! Neighbor Mama Chen came home with groceries and saw him talking to a boy a few years older than him, so she curiously walked over. "Your aunt said that Ah Sheng brought his classmates home to play today, why aren't you with them?"

His wife shot him a glance and quietly reminded him: "Ah Sheng has never lied, what have you punished him for?"

"... ... very delicious." Wei Baoping couldn't help but blush. He is a boy and doesn't really like to eat; now he has to pretend to be a little child who loves desserts, which he finds quite embarrassing

I have never eaten it, I have never eaten it. Xiaobao, you are truly very fortunate

Wei Baoping

What about your mother? Is she sitting at the dining table waiting for her meal?

Wei Baoping found it quite incredible. Could it be that boys can also enter the kitchen? In the Wei family, only his aunt ever entered the kitchen; his uncle never did. He had always thought that all parents were like his uncle and aunt. He curiously asked:

Otherwise, let me hold her instead

"Who would be jealous of that kind of unpleasant girl? You are speaking nonsense!" He jumped up in anger. Passersby who witnessed his inexplicable behavior cast strange glances at him

"Alright, alright, let's go. We can talk about it when we get home," he said

Thank you for your kind intentions, I will cherish them greatly. However, you are still young, and it is more important to focus on your studies

... ... Xiaobao, you cannot ask like this; you must be polite

Wei Baoping ignored her and went home by himself

... ... Macaron? I remember now! It's delicious! So it turns out to be Lu Xizhi, also known as Lu Xiaoen. Little Treasure, you have chosen a good friend, strong and quite loyal.

Three years later

What is there to regret? This time he learned his lesson, thinking fiercely in his heart. What father! The person has the surname Lu, you don't have a father at all, just like me, we are of the same kind!

I... I recalled the joke the teacher told." Wei Baoping replied stiffly. He was truly unaccustomed to bantering like this with a stranger

Wei Baoping could not help himself and almost squatted down in laughter. The last time she was shown a children's picture book, she was thoroughly engrossed, and it told the story of a candy house

The little princess ran over and said with bright eyes

Wei Baoping felt gloomy, thinking that he was being foolish. He did not like talking to others; he only enjoyed conversing with his sister. Unfortunately, his sister was only interested in television dramas, which forced him to awkwardly join in on their family enjoyment to watch the 8 PM slot. Clearly, it was not something he liked to watch, yet he had to listen to her enthusiastically discuss the plot. If it were someone else today, he would not even bother to pay attention to them... Was he being too accommodating to his sister?

A well-dressed young man in uniform walked in from the alley. "Here, for you," he said, handing over a box of macarons

Wei Bao stood there like a person with a facial paralysis, not even giving a single reaction

Wei Baoping was extremely displeased with outsiders treating him this way. He exuded a strong sense of multiple negative emotions such as "distress," "go away," and "I am not used to this." However, in the end, due to the principle of being at a disadvantage when receiving help, he forced himself to relax and said, "Alright, let's go home together." After all, this person had saved him during the siege in his senior year.

You are laughing very happily; your teacher's joke must be very interesting. By the way, how did you do on your midterm exam

Wei Baoping, would you like to go home together? My name is Zhang Shu, and I can give you a ride. The little princess from the same class approached. Wei Baoping packed his backpack and did not even glance at her as he walked out.

Yes

Every time I tell her that boys should not hug girls, she does not understand, which forces me to reluctantly give her a hug; it is not my request for her to hug me

Although it is indeed good to be able to communicate with his sister in the amulet, it is uncertain whether she does it intentionally. Every time he gets angry, she always interjects to prevent him from getting worked up, which is quite annoying. He said irritably:

Over the past six months, he has sensed that his uncle has been somewhat anxious, either urging his aunt to burn incense frequently or becoming engrossed in feng shui programs, as if he fears her reappearance. ... He was very pleased that his fairy godmother had reappeared, which indicated that she had not abandoned him ... . ... Therefore, he could not abandon her either

... Little Bao, the young girl wants to share with you, you are being too disrespectful to her

So, his sister is so foolish that after so many years she still hasn't figured things out, and she still has to rely on Wei Baoping to step in. In just three years, he has unraveled everything for her. She is fundamentally dependent on him, isn't she

After arriving home, he first let her wait outside. Once the Wei family had all fallen asleep, he would sneak out and take her to the school to find a classroom. Of course, he would also stay with her to sleep in the classroom. They could run back home early the next morning. He repeatedly calculated his itinerary, being as meticulous as he usually was when solving math problems, and only when he was confident that there would be no mistakes did he finally feel at ease

"Shall we go together on the way?" Lu Xizhi casually ruffled his soft hair.

"Alright, alright!" Ah Hui rushed over and quickly grabbed Wei Jiaquan's hand, which was almost raised. "No hitting! Didn't you tell me not to hit Xiao Bao? As long as we find him, it's fine. Today is Xiao Bao's birthday; it's okay for him to go out and have some fun. You're just too anxious... However, Xiao Bao, you really shouldn't lie; the teacher at school taught you that lying is wrong..."

Wei Baoping couldn't help but chuckle at that moment. How annoying, I really can't get angry anymore

Lu Xizhi's expression instantly turned blank. "If that's the case, it can be said that way." In order to restore his mother's dignity, he added, "My mother has a job, and my father... sometimes doesn't work, but he helps with the household chores."

Wei Baoping was originally feeling disinterested, finding the conversation with this person surnamed Lu quite dull. Suddenly hearing this, he widened his eyes and looked at him. "Does your father like to make desserts? Did he make this? Was the last batch of cookies also made by him?"

"Goodbye, Auntie, goodbye," Lu Xizhi politely said before turning around and leaving

He lowered his gaze to his empty left palm, then raised his head to see a night sky devoid of stars. The rain had stopped

Wei Baoping

Welcome ... ? ... He is invited to play. ? Wei Baoping was taken aback ... . This is the first time someone has invited him to their home to play, and he does not want to go at all; he wants to refuse. ... ... However, the feeling of being invited is very unfamiliar to him, leaving him momentarily unsure of how to respond.

Upon hearing this, Wei Jiaquan felt a bit embarrassed, but more so a sense of pride. However, he could not reveal this feeling. Precisely because Xiao Bao was not his biological child, he felt an even stronger obligation to uphold fairness.

... ... Xiaobao, what is Aunt cooking tonight

Sister, when I grow up and start earning money, I will buy a lot of delicious food for you, so you can eat every day, be full every day, and gain weight every day! You will be so fat that you won't be able to get out of the door!" He said with a smile, speaking with great enthusiasm.

Wei Baoping, I am going to high school, and we will no longer be on the same path.

Yes, was the cookie good last time

"It isn't raining again today, and you won't be able to eat it, so why ask about it?" She pursed her lips and reluctantly said, "She mentioned on TV yesterday that she wanted to eat braised pork today. Sister, don't feel too regretful; Aunt's cooking is just like that, the dishes are pretty much the same every day. You wouldn't know if you didn't compare. Last time, Mom Chen next door cooked extra braised pork and shared it with the neighbors, and that's when I realized Aunt's cooking is really bad. I can't believe Uncle can tolerate it."

He did not expect his uncle to open the door with a smile and say: Welcome, ancestral grandmother, to stay for a night

She really has struck it lucky, he thought with satisfaction

... ... Little Bao, that is impolite

Wei Baoping lowered his scarf, revealing his fair and tender little face. A bit shy, he accepted it and said softly, "Thank you, Brother Lu." After a pause, he added, "Thank you for your macarons."

Do you want to be the old woman of the candy house

... ... ... Xiaobao, you ... . ... You make me feel so embarrassed

By the way, thank you for helping me consume some snacks. My dad has recently become obsessed with making macarons, and he still has not finished giving them away to relatives.

I will come in first," Wei Baoping said somewhat unenthusiastically

The voice of his sister appeared in his mind

Little Bao! Are you lying again? Is it fun to wander around outside? You lying brat! If I weren't worried about why you haven't come home, and remembered that you didn't leave any classmates' phone numbers, I wouldn't have known that you were lying again when A-Ruo hesitantly said you don't have any close friends in class! At your age, you are already so accustomed to lying! You enjoy hanging out outside now; do you want to become a street racer in the future?

Suddenly, he stopped, his small face filled with disappointment

This time, Wei Baoping followed the Wei couple without any resistance

Lu Xizhi stopped in his tracks. "We are almost at your home"

There is nothing much to respond to. Xiaobao, it turns out you are a talk therapist

What are you laughing at

So it turns out you are jealous, Xiaobao

There have been several occasions when Old Wei mentioned that Xiao Bao ranked first, but she felt too embarrassed to imply that Xiao Bao might have cheated again. As long as the Wei family is happy, that's fine, but... is it really possible to rank first every time and cheat every time? Is it true or not? Even her son making it into the top five is quite impressive. Wasn't the exam in Xiao Bao's class too easy?

Oh, I see

He did not mind the gazes of those people at all. After a while, he quietly asked, "Sister, are you angry? Why aren't you responding to me?"

The image of Bao Ping, shrouded in gloom, was instantly ruined by his unkempt hair. "Wei Bao Ping, remember to find time to play with me when you can. I have plenty of food here for you to enjoy. Don't spend all your time studying; being first in every exam might turn you into a bookworm."

It is truly a pity that the cookies made by Dad are very delicious

Lu Xizhi continued to maintain a blank expression. He paused for a long time, seemingly contemplating how to respond, and finally said: "I will advise my father, thank you for your reminder"

The palm of the hand that held hers was empty; he had not even turned his head when he saw Wei Jiaquan running towards him from ahead

Wei Baoping turned a deaf ear.

She recalled the very serious and proper polite young man from earlier. Could Xiao Bao also have such friends? It seemed impossible! She was also worried that one day this child might bring some unruly youths from outside into the community. How could he possibly have such friends? She decided to ask his aunt about it another day

"How strange are your parents..." Wei Baoping said, only to remember that the son of those strange parents was right in front of him. He suddenly felt embarrassed and stammered, "I am not mocking, it’s just that, just that it’s portrayed on television. Boys who do not work are called 'living off a woman', relying on women to support them, and their outcomes are often quite tragic..."

Wei Baoping, what were you just laughing at

It is good to acknowledge the mistake; those who should be punished must still be punished. I advocate for fairness; if Ah Sheng was punished for his previous mistakes, then you should be treated the same way.

Wei Baoping looked at him strangely. Why is this person with the surname Lu talking more than usual today

Wei Baoping opened his mouth slightly and lowered his head

I have an older sister. This sister is a girl, and she is super beautiful, like a doll. However, I cannot praise her, as she tends to be conceited. When she becomes conceited, it is easy for me to be pushed out of her mind. She is already quite foolish, and I cannot harm her.

I, I am afraid you are lonely! he emphasized

Lu Xizhi ruffled his hair and said calmly

Yes, it is indeed very annoying

He heard a rustling sound, and when he looked up, he saw Lu Xizhi writing on a piece of note paper with his left hand

Oh... he quietly let out a sigh of relief

A few elementary school students walked past him, chattering incessantly. Among them, there was a voice he could recognize without even looking.

Forget it, he might as well keep quiet

"Wait a moment, Brother Lu, what I just said was ... ... "

Wei Baoping did not listen carefully to what Wei Shengsheng said as he passed by, but he heard the latter part clearly because Wei Shengsheng deliberately emphasized his words. He raised his eyes and happened to meet Wei Shengsheng's provocative gaze as he turned back. It was directed at him! Wei Baoping's eyes were filled with hostility.

The Wei family couple was taken aback simultaneously. ... They had never seen Xiao Bao admit to lying before; he always stubbornly held his ground ... ... Wei Jiaquan frowned and said: