Chapter Nine, Delusion (Nine)

"Ning Qing has grown taller again, hasn't she?" Xu Shu asked with a smile

Fan Mengming did not dwell on this issue, but instead continued to harass Xu Ningqing: "Brother Xu, what kind of younger sister was that just now, a real younger sister or a younger sister with a twisted sense of humor?"

"Oh dear, what happened?" Xu Ningqing's mother hurried out upon hearing the noise

She broke free from his hand and held the backpack against her chest

After finishing, Xu Ningqing leaned against the back of the chair and played with his phone

Little Zhe ... ... don't cry. '' She gently lifted the corners of her mouth, holding his hand to show him the piggy bank.

If it were someone else, Shi Nian Nian might not think much of it at all, but Jiang Wang always talks to her about all sorts of nonsensical things, and with this sentence added, it becomes very ambiguous

Jiang Wang was amused by her reaction and said leisurely, "You're all flushed, aren't you hot"

Shi Nian Nian did not understand why he was allowed to leave the school without being stopped by the gatekeeper. She found it somewhat annoying and was not accustomed to interacting with boys in this manner

Shi Nian Nian crouched on the ground, gently holding Xiao Zhe in her arms, murmuring: "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, sister... is here"

"How did it become a little sister? Aren't you the one and only young master of the Xu family?" Fan Mengming stood up, smiling as he draped his arm over his shoulder, suddenly recalling something, "Ah, the loli voice that appeared in your room the last time we played games!"

... ...

As she just arrived at the school gate, she saw Jiang Wang casually walking in with a shoulder bag slung over his shoulder.

Jiang Wang had no particular expression, resting the back of his hand against his face and giving a faint smile: "Why can't it be?"

Aunt pinched him and warned him with her eyes, then pulled away Shinian's hand: "Oh, it's so red. I'll go get some ice for you to apply, otherwise it will swell up by tomorrow."

Accompany my younger brother to the hospital

Isn't that still the same school as Wang Ge now?

She pinched the candied hawthorn with two fingers and gently turned it

When Shi Niannian put down her chopsticks, she said that she would go back to do her homework first and walked into her bedroom

"Not happy?" he raised his eyebrows and asked

Xu Shu's room is right next to hers, and there is a door that allows passage between the two. At this moment, the door is open, revealing the other side.

Jiang Wang did not respond and placed the wine on the coffee table

The gazes around instantly turned towards them, and the woman with the backpack was momentarily taken aback, but seeing that the boy's face was unscathed, she said: "... ... Are you okay"

Xu Ningqing opened the door and greeted Xu Shu and Shi Houde

The next day, Shi Nian Nian's parents arrived and temporarily stayed at her uncle's house

"At that moment, a voice came from the doorway."

Before she could finish speaking, Xu Shu impatiently interrupted her: "Alright, hurry back, there are too many people here"

At that moment, Nian Nian was holding the small coin bank. Yesterday, Xiao Zhe was quite happy to see it, and she wanted to cheer him up

She picked him up again and went to buy a gift for him

Shi Nian ignored him, and after the security guard finally registered the leave request, Shi Nian glanced at her student ID card before bypassing Jiang Wang and exiting the school gate

She carried Xiao Zhe to the open area outside the hospital

Upon returning from school, she saw Xu Shuzheng chatting with her uncle's wife while holding her younger brother

She turned her head and tilted her body, and Xu Ningqing also saw the picture frame.

At the dining table

Jiang Wang stretched out his long arm and pulled her shoulder affectionately, asking: "Are you a little mute?"

Jiang Wang furrowed his brow, revealing that he was not as dull as he had assumed

"Alright, I am back." He sighed and slowly began to pack his things

"What are you giving him this for when he is angry! What if he cuts his hand!" Xu Shu scolded with a frown

Shi Nian Nian smiled as she picked him up: "Xiao Zhe, have you grown taller?"

She quickly walked towards the parking lot, holding Shi Zhe's head firmly.

Xu Ningqing: "No, I haven't grown in height for four years."

Jiang Wang let out a soft "Oh," showing indifference to the matter. He glanced at the yellow leave request form she was holding and asked, "Are you going out?"

Jiang Wang opened a bottle, picked up a wine glass, poured himself a drink, tilted his head back, and took a sip, his Adam's apple rolling up and down.

She went to the bedroom to get the blue little dolphin piggy bank for him, gently rubbed her brother's soft hair, and asked in a warm voice: "Do you like it?"

Shi Zhe looked at Shi Nian Nian for a while with his pair of black eyes, then smiled, reached out his hand towards her, and sweetly called out: "Sister"

Did you not take an umbrella

Xu Ningqing gently rubbed her teeth and said, "What do you think?"

She does not speak, yet her ears cannot hide their redness

"What the hell!" Fan Mengming exclaimed

His voice was deep and slow when he spoke these words, carrying a hint of both frivolity and restrained provocation

I do not wish to speak with you

Little did anyone know, Shi Zhe directly hurled the coin jar out with great force

He followed her and stood in front of her: "Which hospital are you going to? I will accompany you."

"It's nothing," Nian Nian said busily.

The bus finally arrived not far away, and Shi Nian Nian quickly pushed him aside and jogged onto the bus

She looked up and glanced around, noticing a vendor selling candied hawthorn. The rock candy coating the red hawthorn glimmered in the sunlight, making it incredibly tempting.

Little Zhe, no, I'm not afraid

Xu Ningqing let out a sound of acknowledgment, feeling somewhat speechless in front of these people.

Xu Shu held Shi Zhe and pointed at Shi Nian Nian, gently asking: "Little Zhe, do you see who this is?"

Fan Mengming was already overweight, and when his center of gravity became unstable, he flailed his hands in the air but failed to grasp anything for support, resulting in a mass of flesh crashing to the ground

This issue cannot be resolved in a short period of time. His condition does not stem from a postnatal shadow, but rather is a problem carried from birth. It is not easy to find a breakthrough point, and as parents, one must exercise patience

Jiang Wang stood in place for a few seconds, licked his lips and smiled slightly, gently rubbing his fingers as if savoring something

With her eyes wide open, she turned her head slightly to look at Jiang Wang and asked him seriously: "What are you doing..."

Xu Ningqing slightly bent down, leaning in front of Shi Zhe, just as she was about to take his small hand, Shi Zhe's scream rang out again

The gaze passed through that small door and saw the photo placed beside the bed

Xu Ningqing cast him a glance and warned in a measured tone: "My biological sister"

She ran in front of him and looked up at him: "The umbrella is in my drawer"

The vertical pole is positioned on the stage, tilted at a slight angle towards the direction of the bed

Do not be afraid," she said softly, patting his back to comfort him

Shi Nian Nian stood to one side, while Shi Zhe held onto one of her fingers, anxiously looking around.

Shi Nian Nian bent down to pick up the candied hawthorn that had fallen on the ground, then used a wet wipe to clean the syrup on the floor, threw it into the trash can, and jogged to catch up.

Sarcastically, "Can she still cut your son's hand after he smashed her?"

He stood up directly and kicked the fragments on the ground, producing a series of clattering sounds.

Because of that sentence, she suddenly raised her head to look at him, her gaze touching the light in his eyes before quickly averting her face

Xu Ningqing originally intended to return home only because his mother insisted, planning to quietly serve as a background figure. However, he could no longer tolerate Xu Shu's current state.

Shi Nian Nian's forehead was still red, while Shi Hou De was speaking loudly with Xu Ning Qing's father about something

Shi Houde, Xu Shu, Shi Zhe

She let out a gasp, and a sharp pain shot through her forehead, quickly turning a large area red. She covered her forehead and took two steps back

Is that so? Xu Shu did not care and stood on tiptoe to look at Shi Zhe, "Xiao Zhe, look, this is your brother"

"What did the doctor say during the last check-up at the hospital? Is there still hope to return to the team?" Xu Ningqing asked

Shi Nian Nian picked him up. She was not very tall to begin with, and Shi Zhe was already 6 years old, making it quite strenuous to carry him.

She recalled the last umbrella

Xu Shu: "The bureau cannot grant long leave, he will arrive tomorrow"

Xu Ningqing directly kicked his chair with one foot

Xu Ningqing let out a slight "tch" in annoyance: "Let's go, I'll take you out to have some fun."

The hospital was bustling with people, overcrowded and chaotic, leaving Shi Zhe in a state of constant tension

Shi Zhe softly said: "I like it."

She nodded, stood on tiptoe to open the guard's window, and handed in the leave request form

Jiang Wang stood beside her without leaving. The gatekeeper reviewed the leave request form, put on his reading glasses, and picked up a registration book to record the leave information.

Jiang Wang did not speak this time

The young girl curled the corner of her mouth slightly, but the smile vanished in an instant, and soon she pressed her lips into a straight line

The two individuals were momentarily at a loss for words

The results are minimal

In fact, she is a cousin, but in Xu Ningqing's heart, there is no difference between her and a biological sister

Where is Dad

The appointment for Shi Zhe to see the doctor is scheduled for tomorrow noon. The next morning, Shi Nian Nian explained the situation to the teacher and requested a leave for one afternoon self-study session.

I went to the hospital during the day and was a bit frightened, I just managed to calm down, and now it has started again

After a while, Jiang Wang let out a "tch" and said, "If you leave now, I won't have come to school for nothing"

Where to

Aunt raised her head and said, "Nian Nian, you are up so early today."

"What is going on? Why has Xiao Zhe suddenly become like this?" Xu Shu furrowed her brows and asked

The difference in treatment between Shi Houde and Xu Shu towards the two children is so obvious that even a blind person can see it

I see. Jiang Wang leaned forward towards her, his tone languid, "So heartless?"

Xu Ningqing initially felt pity for Shi Niannian, so sometimes she would take the initiative to talk to her. Later, she discovered that this young girl had a particularly good temperament, which led her to also develop a dislike for Shi Houde and Xu Shuxu.

He silently cursed and straightened up

Shi Nian Nian remained silent, bypassing him and continuing to walk forward

Just now, someone was...

This sentence is quite smooth, without much stuttering

The photo is of their family of three

At that moment, Shi Niannian did not hold on tightly, and the candied hawthorn fell to the ground. The temperature of the ground was relatively high, and it quickly melted into a puddle of syrup.

Just as she was about to hand it over, Xu Shu ran over from behind, pushed Shi Nian aside, and picked up Shi Zhe.

Xu Ningqing responded nonchalantly

This time, Shi Niannian was not like a frightened rabbit; she was stunned.

Shi Nian Nian was careful to prevent others from touching him, but it was still unavoidable. A woman behind accidentally hit Shi Zhe's face with the chain of her bag.

Because Shi Houde and Xu Shu came over, Xu Ningqing was bombarded with a series of urgent calls from her mother as soon as her university class ended

Shi Nian Nian stood at the school gate

With a clang, it struck Shinian's forehead

Unlike the cries of an ordinary child receiving an injection, this is a completely cathartic scream

"Mom," she called out as she changed into her slippers and entered the house

Strange glances swept over, mixed with the chattering voices of discussion

The reason he does not like this family is quite simple

Shi Nian Nian stood at the door, momentarily stunned

Xu Ningqing leaned against the door frame with her arms crossed

"One cannot prevent him from interacting with crowds simply because he is afraid of them. Education and training are always the most effective methods of treatment. It is essential to promote his language development. Additionally, I have changed his medication to a different one; it is slightly older, but the ingredients are more effective," said the doctor

Fan Mengming watched his actions and suddenly asked, "Can you drink like that with your ear?"

As for Shi Zhe, he never liked little brats, let alone a self-centered little brat, even if it was due to illness, he still did not like it

She walked over, gently took Xiao Zhe's hand, and placed the coin bank in his palm

Xiao Zhe, look.

After the doctor finished examining Shi Zhe, he said to Xu Shu

When Shi Niannian walked out of the bedroom and saw Xu Ningqing, she called out, "Brother"

Uninterrupted, one sound following another

He extended his hand, his warm fingertips gently brushing against her flushed ear, tucking her light-colored, fluffy hair behind her ear under the sunlight

Fan Mengming turned his head and saw Jiang Wang walking in, his black hair damp and large patches of water visible on his neck and collarbone

Xu Ningqing! Fan Mengming slapped his belly, furious, "You have such a cruel heart!"

Her voice was too soft to be heard amidst the continuous screams

He took out a cigarette, cupping his hand to light it, the flame illuminating his pitch-black pupils

The piggy bank fell to the ground and shattered into pieces

Fan Mengming thought carefully and said: "I believe that given your character, the likelihood of having a sister with a morbid sense of humor is greater."

Little Zhe

A sharp, piercing scream suddenly echoed throughout the entire hospital lobby

He wore his school uniform today, looking down at her with drooping eyes, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, as languid and carefree as usual

Sister has a gift to give you said Nian Nian while holding Xiao Zhe

Jiang Wang raised his eyes from the phone screen, a slight smile playing at the corners of his lips: "My deskmate."

After communicating with Doctor Xu about Xiao Zhe's issues for a while, she expressed her gratitude and exited the consultation room. She needed to go fetch the medication and asked Shi Nian Nian to take her younger brother outside to wait.

Shi Zhe rested his head on her shoulder, remaining silent