Chapter 007: Curved Rescue

However, even so, I would not accept it myself

Cui Xiaoxin picked up the latte and took a sip, then said to Li Mu Yang: "You should try it too. Although the taste is a bit sweet, deviating from the bitterness and smoothness that a latte should have, this is characteristic of the Jiangnan style -- it can be considered quite a good latte coffee."

Li Mu Yang also wanted to learn, suppressing his nausea as he tugged at the old Taoist's sleeve, seeking to become his disciple

Li Mu Yang's face was slightly flushed.

It is currently class time, and the appearance of two students dressed in Renaissance High School uniforms in the café is indeed quite striking

Therefore, any beverage that is more enjoyable than herbal tea brings him immense satisfaction

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She is far more intelligent than I am, and she is also far more outstanding. From a very young age, she insisted on protecting me and has worked hard for it. When my academic performance was at the bottom of the entire school, she effortlessly secured the top position. She proudly told others that my brother is not stupid, he just doesn't want to study. When she saw me being pushed to the ground, she learned a skill called "Breaking Qi Technique" from an old Taoist priest, practicing in the winter during the coldest days and in the summer during the hottest days, without interruption for three hundred sixty-five days a year

She imitated her younger sister's tone and said, "Grandpa Daoist, Grandpa Daoist, please teach me -- -- "

On the contrary, Li Mu Yang was still unclear about the situation before him, standing there unsure of what to do next

When Li Mu Yang spoke of his sister, his voice seemed to be infused with a rich layer of honeyed warmth, a kind of happiness that was almost flowing down from his face

Thus, the guests who originally intended to spend an afternoon with a cup of coffee and half a novel were casting their gazes, somewhat absentmindedly, upon Li Mu Yang and Cui Xiao Xin

He could not bear to refuse any of Li Sinian's requests. After communicating with Li Mu Yang's parents, he accepted Li Sinian as his named disciple

"And my younger sister," Li Mu Yang said with some embarrassment. "Whenever I make her angry, all I have to do is compliment her on her beauty, say that her eyes are like pearls from the South China Sea, that her skin is like the ice and snow of the northern frontier of the Empire, and that every piece of clothing she wears is perfectly matched, leading the fashion trend in Jiangnan. She will immediately let go of her grievances and tug at my sleeve, asking me if it's true, if it's really true."

Cui Xiaoxin raised her head and attentively observed Li Mu Yang's facial expression

Seeking one's own boredom

What? What is he talking about? Your ponytail looks really nice -- I must admit my lack of insight; I didn't expect you to be such a master in this field --

"Yes," Li Mu Yang nodded and said. "But I feel that she loves me more."

This made him somewhat frustrated, worried that his stutter would undermine the impact of that statement. Li Sinian had repeatedly advised him to speak naturally and casually, without making others feel any sense of deliberate incongruity

She saw Li Mu Yang's expression was conflicted, his eyes were flustered, and he opened his mouth as if to speak, yet he did not know what to say. Was he about to confess his feelings to her?

A couple is engaged in such a boring activity

Li Mu Yang shook his head and sighed, saying: "It should have been like this: an older brother takes care of his younger sister, giving her the first share of delicious food and fun games. If someone bullies her, he should seek revenge for her; if she bullies others, he should help her out. Clearly, I am an incompetent older brother. Most of the time, it is my sister who takes care of me."

She said this tactic is called "curved rescue of the nation." When a girl is angry about something, one must never continue to entangle with her on that issue or attempt to justify oneself. Instead, one should seek a better way to communicate. This is what she taught me

"Do you know why I turned back?" Cui Xiaoxin asked casually, her beautiful fingers playing with the silver spoon made of stainless steel.

Li Sinian laughed so hard that she rolled on the floor

"Then, tell me your story," Cui Xiaoxin said with a smile, narrowing her eyes as she observed Li Mu Yang's speechless expression. "I'm really curious about the story of how you were struck by lightning. After all, not every person from the Empire gets to experience something like that. If you're not in too much of a hurry, that is"

Cui Xiaoxin was once again moved by Li Mu Yang; she felt that this guy had a talent for playing the male lead in a melodrama—if only his face were covered.

Because I have never seen a boy who is more clumsy in praising others than you are in your expressions and books

My performance today should not seem out of place, right

The old Taoist's attitude towards Li Sinian is much more affectionate than towards Li Mu Yang. Every time he comes over, he brings her delicious food, and when he sees Li Sinian returning from school, his old face breaks into a smile with wrinkles.

"It is something a wandering doctor taught her. It might be a name chosen at random," Li Mu Yang said with a smile. "If someone mocks my intelligence, she retorts with her own achievements. If someone bullies me for being weak and powerless, she retaliates with her own strength -- am I such a failure as an older brother?"

This left many patrons in the café astonished, as they never expected that the young black boy possessed such remarkable skills. With just a single sentence, he was able to make a furious young lady surrender.

Cui Xiaoxin blinked, one hand gripping the brass handle, yet her footsteps halted, not pushing the glass door open

Cui Xiaoxin paused for a moment at the door, unexpectedly turning around and walking towards Li Mu Yang

Oh, the girl is angry

Later, Li Mu Yang witnessed Li Si Nian break a tree in the yard, which was as thick as a bowl, with a single punch

He usually drinks the most herbal medicine, while coffee is a forbidden item in the house. This is because the old Taoist priest said it would stimulate the heart.

"The Art of Breaking Qi"?" Cui Xiaoxin thought for a moment and said with a smile, "It sounds a bit familiar"

Cui Xiaoxin's emotions were stirred; she recalled the tall, taciturn boy from Tiandu and the Book City, who always stood in front of her during threatening moments. She gently asked, "You really love your sister, don't you?"

Cui Xiaoxin's lips curled into a faint smile as she said, "Then you must dote on her, right?"

"I just forgot to mention -- -- you look really good with your ponytail," Li Mu Yang said to Cui Xiao Xin. He was so nervous that he started to stutter while speaking

I don't know," Li Mu Yang shook his head

Cui Xiaoxin shook her head and said, "On the contrary, you are a very successful brother -- because you have a sister who loves you so much"

It is indeed very difficult to achieve this, "Cui Xiaoxin said. "However, male students always like to challenge their weaknesses -- the more they challenge themselves, the more skilled they naturally become.

She settled back onto the sofa in front of Li Mu Yang as if nothing had happened

Li Mu Yang's face turned crimson once again, and he stammered as he hurriedly explained, "I don't have much experience—such things shouldn't be too difficult to accomplish, right?"

Furthermore, it is worth pondering why the beautiful Cui Xiaoxin would walk alongside a dark-skinned, unattractive youth like Li Mu Yang. In their view, there must be many aspects worthy of deeper exploration.

Therefore, before you, she was the only young girl willing to treat me that way -- '' Li Mu Yang gazed directly into Cui Xiao Xin's clear and bottomless eyes, saying: `` Although I do not wish to see you in conflict with Teacher Zhao because of a useless student like me, you did so -- -- I am truly grateful in my heart. During the countless times I walked out of the classroom alone, hearing hurried footsteps behind me, how I longed for those footsteps to be coming because of me -- -- ''

This is yet another typical scenario of a frog wishing to eat swan meat. The boy may want to confess his feelings, but in situations where the woman is strong and the man is weak, he must be very cautious about speaking up

"Speak properly," the old Taoist said, waving his sleeve and speaking sternly

Of course, because his face is too dark, even when it turns red, it is still a dark red.

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Cui Xiaoxin focused her gaze on the heart-shaped latte art swirling in the coffee cup and softly asked, "Is this the first time you've said such things to a girl?"

The girl walked away, but was called back by the boy -- -- What is the girl's name? Cui Xiaoxin? A nice name. However, judging by the boy's appearance, he is trying to persuade her to stay again, truly a stubborn fellow who does not know his own limits -- --

It is evident that the relationship between the siblings is very good

-- --

The waiter brought her the matcha latte she had ordered, and she nodded in acknowledgment to the waiter. It was a display of noble etiquette in accordance with imperial standards. Perhaps this detail was something even Cui Xiaoxin herself had not noticed.

Li Mu Yang obediently sat down, picked up the coffee, took a sip, and nodded, saying, "It is quite good"

The old Taoist was treating Li Mu Yang when Li Si Nian tugged at his greasy sleeve, requesting him to impart his skills.