VOL.2

Finally, someone stood by my side! I turned my head with a surge of emotions, only to catch a glimpse.

Grandfather

Woman

The sky, with its scattered rays of sunlight, is both lovely and enchanting; a playful breeze drives away the morning mist, slowly traversing among the branches. It sweeps over the treetops, quietly leaving behind a few commemorative envelopes of leaves.

... ...

Oh oh oh! Nuisance! No one likes you! Brother Jiang, let's go eat!" Little Yun clapped her hands happily, made a funny face at me, and bounced away, dragging Jiang Youchen with her

Jiang Youchen turned around and saw "Grandpa Watermelon," and took a few steps forward to greet him: "Grandpa!"

A little girl with pigtails and a little boy sniffing ran ahead, both rushing towards Jiang Youchen as if in a race, one from the left and the other from the right, quickly jumping into his embrace

I rushed over in a state of anxiety, but Jiang Youchen, seemingly unfazed, spread his arms wide, inviting more children to jump into his embrace while displaying a smile of pure joy

"Grandfather, how could I change if you do not? Besides, you have always been the most hospitable one," Jiang Youchen stepped aside, turned to look at me, and said, "Cai Ling, this is my grandfather."

Hello! I did not dare to look up at my grandfather's gaze, and could only lower my head and stammer a greeting

Are they calling me

Alright, alright! Just as both sides were in a heated argument, suddenly, Jiang Youchen cheerfully walked into our midst, his eyes gently lowered, and soft waves of affection flowed from his gaze. He reached out and patted my head, as if I were one of the children in the group.

Laughter and cheerful voices can still be heard nearby

A small bird flew by

This big brother is so handsome

"Cai Ling, come in quickly!" You Chen, who had already walked ahead, turned his head and waved his hand vigorously at me

All enthusiasm was completely extinguished by a bucket of cold water

one minute two minutes

A large drop of sweat dripped down from my forehead

"No, I just want to play with big brother!" The short-haired little girl, whose name is Xiaoyun, looked at me unfriendly and frowned, "This sister should just go rest by herself!"

The little girl's cry attracted the attention of more children, and for a moment, several little boys and girls all turned their gazes towards me in unison

However

I feel very anxious, and my palms are sweating profusely

Isn't this a real-life version of the ultra-luxurious farmhouse seen in the movie "Garfield" ?

I stared in astonishment as I realized that the little girls had somehow jumped down from Jiang Youchen's arms. They automatically divided into two groups, with the girl in pigtails leading one side, standing in a neat row behind me, raising their hands and shouting: "Big brother! Cute big brother!"

Cough— I cleared my throat forcefully

The bus, which had been traveling without pause, passed through the bustling city and gradually made its way to a more expansive area, with the surrounding scenery changing like a slideshow, one image after another

Brother Jiang! Brother Jiang!

Cai Ling, we have arrived, let's get out of the car

The children's innocent exclamations and my astonishment rang out simultaneously. I was taken aback, yet a warm current surged within me—was Jiang Youchen introducing me? In his eyes, I was actually such a person!

Then he smiled at me, his mouth slightly open, revealing his white teeth: "Let me announce the results! This is the big sister—one hundred percent big sister. You can call her Sister Xiaoling; she is a very kind big sister!"

Just as I was about to let out a sigh of relief, Xiaoyun's hostile gaze shot towards me like an arrow, the glimmer in the corner of her eye seemed to be "warning" me: Hmph—don't you dare get so close to my brother in the future

Deng deng deng deng

"Eh? Who is this big brother?" The little girl with the horned braids from the forward team just now discovered me, and in surprise, she pointed her finger at my nose and exclaimed loudly

"Wait a moment... I want to play with my big sister!" Jiang Youchen retracted his hand, still standing beside me, his voice revealing endless tenderness, "Let's play hide and seek together!"

My heart was pounding, and it took me a long time to regain my composure. I stammered as I placed my hand on my chest to introduce myself: "Hello! I am... I am Cai Ling, a classmate of Jiang Youchen!"

Ah? I was taken aback. Why does Xiaoyun look like she really dislikes me? ...! Boohoo... What did I do wrong?

You have arrived, Youchen!

Which one is the most authentic version of him? As I watched Jiang Youchen interact harmoniously with the children, I suddenly felt my heart filled with something.

"Grandfather, Cai Ling is a girl. If you stare at her like that, it might easily lead to misunderstandings." Jiang Youchen gently walked to my side, blocking my grandfather's sharp gaze.

I could see a short-haired little girl scrutinizing me with a very skeptical gaze, looking me up and down repeatedly. Her eyes were so cold! It was like a miniature version of Yan Yan's "female" persona reappearing!

After listening to my introduction, my grandfather's expression remained as serious as an iceberg! He silently gazed at me, his eyes so sharp! It seemed as if he could see right through me!

Just as handsome as Brother Jiang! So cute!

So she really is the big sister... How disappointing..." said the little girl, who had been told that she was very handsome and cute, as she lowered her head in disappointment

No way! I stood at the entrance with my lips pursed, rubbing my slightly sore feet, watching the layers of little ghosts surrounding Jiang Youchen, and my heart felt as if it were boiling water—"gurgling" and constantly bubbling up.

Oh dear

A courtyard with red tiles and gray bricks stands quietly before us, surrounded by lush green trees. The courtyard is encircled by endless rice fields, resembling a golden oil painting

On the vast open land, fields of golden rice spikes bloom one after another, harmoniously interspersed with clusters of friendly trees and lively patches of green grass. All of this exudes a pure atmosphere, making one involuntarily want to hum a melody of autumn's daydreams

Oh. The little girl reluctantly agreed with a sound, her small mouth already pouting high.

I followed Jiang Youchen, curiously observing everything new around me. The farm was spacious beyond imagination, with the entrance hall alone being as large as one of the rooms in my home

Five minutes have passed

Hehe—hehe—

Cough cough Cough cough

Great! In a good mood, I jumped out of the car behind Jiang Youchen, "Wow—ah! Ah!"

The children who were just lively and bantering suddenly scattered and ran towards their respective rooms. I stood up in confusion, turning back to see what kind of "monster" was so frightening.

Cough—cough cough— I held my breath and, straining my voice, coughed loudly a few more times

Jiang Youchen's palms are so broad and thick, and his gaze seems to convey: "Please don't mind, it's just the innocent words of a child."

He is Jiang Youchen's grandfather

The appearance of a king at the campaign rally; bravely facing challenges on the basketball court; and the child king who is now as warm as the sun

How did Jiang Youchen bring me to this place? I looked at Jiang Youchen beside me, who seemed to be lost in beautiful memories, the corners of his mouth slightly raised. Just as I was about to speak, a cheerful sound suddenly surged in from all directions.

"Xiaoyun, did you hurt yourself?" Jiang Youchen gently set Xiaoyun down and turned her around to check if she was injured

Grandfather does not seem very fierce; he even kindly nodded at Jiang Youchen. But why did all those children run away? I looked at this pair of grandparents and grandchildren in confusion

Looking at the transparent yet natural smile on his face, I was stunned. Is this person in front of me really Jiang Youchen?

In just a few short days, Jiang Youchen was like a magic box filled with many secrets, bringing me an abundance of surprises

A small figure rushed between Jiang Youchen and me, suddenly falling to the ground. I turned in surprise, and before I could reach out, Jiang Youchen had already picked up the fallen Xiaoyun who was by his side.

Just when I was at a loss, suddenly, a clearing of the throat sounded from behind us

Another faction, led by the short-haired girl, clenched their fists and countered: "It's a girl! It's just a girl!"

Who are you? Oh my, grandfather's voice sounds different from just now! It seems the atmosphere has become a bit tense

I clumsily followed Jiang Youchen in taking off my shoes, carefully placing them on a shoe rack at the entrance.

I stood there in a daze, wondering if I had come to the wrong place

"Hi there! It really doesn't seem that great! But since my grandson likes it, I suppose I can reluctantly accept it! Hahaha! Come in and have a meal." Grandpa said this nonchalantly, yet for some reason, I always feel that his words carry hidden meanings... making my heart race with a "thump-thump".

Sweat beads suddenly appeared on my forehead with a "tick-tock" sound, could it be that I am so unpopular...

Ah ... ... female allergies

She had already said that she was a girl! The short-haired little girl coolly lifted her head, casting a hostile glance at me, and then took Jiang Youchen's hand, saying, "Brother, hurry up and come play hide and seek with Xiaoyun!"

... ...

What are you all doing! This is an older sister! Suddenly, a very assertive voice rang out

"Big brother! It is indeed big brother!" However, the little girl with the pigtails did not believe it at all. While showing me a pleasing smile, she earnestly made a declaration as sweet as honey.

A pair of wooden clogs tapped against the mahogany floor, producing a rhythmic "tap-tap" sound. He wore brown coarse cloth trousers and a dark blue robe... An elderly man slowly walked over from the end of the corridor, his hands crossed and tucked into his sleeves. His thick black eyebrows exuded an imposing aura of authority, yet... yet he sported a perfectly styled "watermelon head" haircut

Fool, how could he possibly be a boy! Where can you find such a short male? He is not even half the height of Brother Jiang! The short-haired girl immediately enhanced her "bass" function upon hearing this. Huh? Why are there other voices behind her?

In an instant, Jiang Youchen's gentle voice seemed to envelop me in surround sound, continuously echoing in my ears. It felt as if I had entered the optimal mode for appreciating music, my entire body relaxed, and the anxiety, shyness, and unease I had just felt vanished without a trace

This farm is so large

Sweat ... ... big brother ? !

Hehe... hehe. My heart is filled with excitement—there is only one truth

Ah, how strange! Grandfather raised his eyebrows, glanced at Jiang Youchen, and then turned to look me up and down. "When did our grandson switch careers to become a knight?"

A large group of children around 4 to 5 years old, with their rosy cheeks raised, waving their small fists, came rushing towards us with great excitement

Brother

Ah—Brother Jiang has returned—

"Xiaoyun, be good. Brother will help the big sister put the luggage in the room first, okay?" Jiang Youchen continued to soothe the little girl with a gentle voice, while turning around to take the backpack from my hand, signaling me to follow him.

Suddenly, my grandfather noticed me standing aside, and his relaxed face instantly turned serious. He clasped his hands behind his back and took a few steps towards me with a "pat pat pat" sound, scrutinizing me from head to toe with a piercing gaze

I hurriedly closed the mouth that could fit an egg and ran towards Jiang Youchen

Ah ...? ... Did I say something wrong again? Does Grandpa not like me, just like the little Yun from earlier?

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Sister Xiao Ling