Chapter 5

He Xin is quite speechless about the shameless attitude of his own artist. He now inexplicably feels that it is quite unfortunate for Chu Xiaoxiao to be on holiday with his brother. He should have arranged work for Chu Xiaoyi instead of letting him go home for the Spring Festival. He just wants to ask Chu Xiaoyi to act like a grown-up; it is one thing for him to play around with himself all the time, but does he really have to act like a three-and-a-half-year-old sister when he goes home?

Chu Xiaoyi has just discovered a new joy in entertaining children. Coupled with the fact that he feels the least pressure when communicating with Chu Xiaoxiao, he naturally lingers by her side, unwilling to leave. He notices that the little one is silently watching cartoons, not even glancing at him, and deliberately says: "Are you angry? Did I come back to divert Mom and Dad's attention, making you feel a bit uncomfortable?"

Chu Xiaoxiao said seriously: "How could I be that childish? I'm not a three-year-old child"

Chu Xiaoyi gazed at the scalding red envelope, his emotions quite complex and nuanced. He couldn't help but fall back onto the sofa with a sigh, revealing a look of melancholy. His younger sister was a kind and understanding little glutinous rice ball; despite harboring countless feelings of dislike and disdain towards him, she still treated others with a heart as pure as crystal

Chu Xiaoyi made an effort to manage his expressions, yet he was still amused by Tong Yan, candidly admitting: "I apologize, but it is indeed a bit funny..."

Chu Xiaoyi immediately could not continue acting, he straightened up and said: "This little brat ... ... "

I recently had a high fever, my throat was hoarse, and I still had to work while being ill in the early morning

Chu Xiaoyi said softly: "No, you stepped on my waist, I have an old injury on my waist..."

Chu Xiaoyi could no longer hold back as he watched her speak with her hands on her hips, finally letting out a "pfft"

Chu Xiaoyi discovered that the little one was ignoring his words, so he resorted to his old trick and said: "Mom—"

Chu Xiaoyi saw her little head almost buried in the book, reached out to correct her poor reading habit, and patted her on the back: "Don't look like that, lift your head up a bit"

This group of adults is really difficult to manage, I hope the Spring Festival holiday ends soon

Chu Xiaoxiao had her hands clasped behind her back. After hesitating for a few seconds, she handed a red envelope to Chu Xiaoyi and said calmly, "Take this to treat your illness."

Chu Xiaoxiao observed for a long time and said discontentedly, "You are not allowed to put on an act"

Chu Xiaoxiao was so angry this time that she jumped up. She stood on the sofa in the living room, threw the book aside, covered Chu Xiaoyi's mouth with her hand, and shouted: "You must not shout!"

Chu Xiaoxiao sincerely said: "He has gone mad." She did not understand what the other party was laughing about at all, and seriously suspected that her younger brother was intellectually challenged, laughing inexplicably.

For the past five years, Chu Xiaoyi has avoided news from home and is even less willing to mention any hardships to his parents. He always feels that as long as he opens his mouth, it would mean a complete defeat, a total failure, and thus he naturally keeps his troubles to himself. He would rather his family only see the bright side forever than to lose face in front of them

Most people always try every possible means to gauge the emotions and true attitudes of others, but Chu Xiaoxiao is not troubled by such concerns; she can see through the feelings of those around her. Her parents continue to love her as they always have, so why should she be unhappy? Should she force them to love her a little more each day?

Chu Xiaoxiao was simply exasperated with him, and decided to use her small feet to step on Chu Xiaoyi's thigh in an attempt to stop him. Although she was small and weak, unable to inflict any harm on an adult, Chu Xiaoyi suddenly cried out in pain, clutching his abdomen and collapsing. It seemed as if he had taken a sharp breath, feeling unwell as he fell onto the sofa, remaining there for quite some time without getting up

Xiao Bi smiled and said, "Then you all have fun."

After Chu Xiaoyi finished laughing, the pressure suddenly decreased, and he developed an increasingly strong interest in Chu Xiaoxiao. The little girl was like a clean sheet of paper; there was no need to be concerned when speaking to her, and one could never guess how she would respond in the next moment. He continued to attract the little one's attention, but unfortunately, she had become very guarded, as if she had made up her mind not to engage with anyone.

Chu Xiaoxiao indeed does not like Chu Xiaoyi, but she also does not wish for him to live a miserable life outside. Chu Xiaoyi is already 23 years old; if his parents were to find out that he does not even have money for medical treatment, they would surely be heartbroken. Chu Xiaoxiao does not want to cause her parents any sorrow, so she naturally wants to alleviate their worries and troubles.

Chu Xiaoyi immediately made He Xin take the blame, swearing, "I only look wealthy; in reality, most of the money has been taken by my agent and the company, leaving me with very little..."

Chu Xiaoyi took the red envelope in a daze. He opened the pocket and took a look; it seemed to contain one thousand yuan. He was well aware of his mother Xiao Bi's management methods, as he had to hand over all his annual New Year's money in previous years, leaving him with only one thousand yuan each year. Xiao Bi did not embezzle her child's New Year's money but instead saved it properly.

Chu Xiaoxiao glanced at him in surprise, completely unable to comprehend the workings of his mind, and replied淡淡道: "No."

Chu Xiaoxiao's small face was scrunched up, revealing a reluctant expression as she reluctantly set down the iPad. She had seized the moment to watch cartoons while her family was helping Chu Xiaoyi tidy up the house, but unexpectedly got caught in the act. Chu Xiaoxiao shot a glare at the instigator who had reported her, then picked up a paper children's book, still ignoring Chu Xiaoyi.

Chu Xiaoxiao confidently stated: "Please have a bit of a rigorous attitude, I am now three and a half years old"

Chu Xiaoyi suppressed the urge to look up, yet was curious about Chu Xiaoxiao's reaction. He secretly opened his eyes a crack to sneak a glance, only to find that the little one had long since disappeared. There was no trace of Chu Xiaoxiao in the living room; she had no idea where she had gone and completely ignored him.

Chu Xiaoyi thought of her not participating at the dining table, which led her to care about the psychological state of the children

Chu Xiaoyi : `` ... ... ''

Chu Xiaoxiao no longer dared to approach Chu Xiaoyi, fearing that she might be infected by the foolish virus, which would cause her to laugh foolishly as well. She shrank further into the sofa, distancing herself from Chu Xiaoyi, not wanting to engage with him any longer

Xiao Bi heard the sound and immediately reacted, frowning as she said: "Xiao Xiao, how long have you been watching today? How many hours did we agree you would watch each day?"

Chu Xiaoyi found her flustered appearance amusing. He used one hand to block her two small hands and said with increasing glee: "Mom—"

YI : [ Image ]

Chu Xiaoyi took a photo of a red envelope and specifically sent it to He Xin to show off

After Chu Xiaoxiao paid the money, she no longer paid any attention to Chu Xiaoyi. She simply hid in the small courtyard to catch her breath, as if she were afraid that the other party would catch up to her again

Chu Xiaoxiao expressed skepticism and retorted, "You are lying; you were fine just a moment ago, and if you are injured, why haven't you sought treatment?"

Chu Xiaoxiao looked at the scene in astonishment, completely unable to comprehend the specific situation. She was certain that she had not harmed the other party; when she used to play rough with her father, he would never be easily knocked down.

Chu Xiaoyi felt no sense of being confronted at all; he was genuinely amused by the "three-and-a-half-year-old child seriously declaring that he is not a three-year-old child," and he laughed so hard that he ended up hiccuping. He had not anticipated that his sense of humor was so low, but the little one's serious demeanor was simply too entertaining.

Chu Xiaoxiao truly did not feel anxious about her parents' attitudes, nor did she feel any sense of being deprived of affection. Because she possessed a special superpower, she was very aware of others' attitudes towards her. The emotional tone of her family towards her had not changed, so there was naturally nothing to be concerned about. When Han Ya came to dinner, her family also surrounded Han Ya, which Chu Xiaoxiao found quite normal

How can this person still openly engage in fraud by pretending to be a victim

Chu Xiaoyi remained motionless on the sofa, suddenly uncertain about where his hand was touching. He discreetly shifted his palm towards his waist, striving for a realistic performance.

Chu Xiaoyi felt quite regretful, and he believed the reason lay with the iPad in her hands. He immediately called for his mother: "Mom, Xiaoxiao has been staring at the electronic screen for too long; isn't it bad for her eyes?"

Chu Xiaoyi thought for a moment and simply sent a message to his agent, He Xin

Even with Chuxiao Yi's thick skin, he could not help but feel ashamed when he looked into the bright eyes of the little girl, and he politely declined, saying: "No need, treating illness does not require that much money..."

Chu Xiaoyi wanted to return the red envelope to the little one, but she skillfully dodged it. Chu Xiaoxiao calmly said: "Take it, your head is so dull, it's normal not to achieve anything. If they knew you were not doing well, your parents would also feel sad."

He Xin: Is it really fragrant so soon?

Chu Xiaoyi groaned on the sofa in pain, displaying remarkable acting skills. He even stirred his emotions and pitifully said: "When I first went out, I could only live in the basement, and I had to reimburse my own transportation costs for work. I could only eat two yuan worth of boiled vegetables every day..."

Xiao Bi passed through the living room and noticed her eldest son laughing so hard that he couldn't stand up straight. She gently asked, "Is Xiao Xiao having so much fun with her brother?"

Therefore, Chu Xiaoxiao felt perplexed by her speculation about Chu Xiaoyi and did not feel that she was being ignored at the dining table

I just cried poor and played the victim in front of her, and she sent me a red envelope with 1,000 yuan.

Please adopt a somewhat rigorous attitude; she is now three and a half years old

Chu Xiaoyi performed with genuine emotion on the sofa for a long time, which inevitably convinced the young Chu Xiaoxiao. She observed the fluctuations in his emotional state and felt that he seemed truly sad and wronged

He originally intended to tease and play with the young girl, as she always spoke coldly and had quite a temper, but now she finds herself utterly embarrassed.

He Xin

Chu Xiaoyi: She actually insists on counting even half a year seriously, does she also need to be precise to two decimal places?

Having a younger sister is actually quite nice

He Xin: Your sister is only two or three years old, right? How can you have the face to ask her for money?

Chu Xiaoyi saw the little thing looking both small and mischievous, and she was quite composed as she put on airs. He couldn't help but show a strange expression: "... Aren't you just a three-year-old child?"

Xiao Bi was originally worried that Chu Xiao Yi would still be as sharp and prominent as he was five years ago, and that it wouldn't be long before he would have conflicts with his family. However, it now seems that she was overthinking. After returning home, her eldest son appears to be much more tactful, no longer exhibiting the stubbornness of not turning back until he hits a wall.

Chu Xiaoxiao shifted to the side with a look of disdain, showing no intention of raising her head, exuding an aura of displeasure that seemed to say, "Oh, don't touch me, it's driving me crazy"

Chu Xiaoxiao furrowed her brows slightly upon seeing this, looking at him with a sense of confusion

The year Chu Xiaoyi left home at the age of eighteen, he received his past New Year's money from his mother. It seems that the family still upheld the tradition of giving only one thousand yuan to the children each year

Chu Xiaoxiao fell silent; she was gradually persuaded by these words. After all, Chu Xiaoyi did not seem very bright, and he could only do some simple physical labor, so it was quite normal for him to suffer deductions from the company. Sister Yang Yin said that having only a high school diploma does not fare well in society, so she must work hard to get into university. Chu Xiaoyi is not as smart as Sister Yang Yin, so he probably really cannot earn much money.

Chu Xiaoyi spoke carelessly: "I have no money for treatment, old injuries are difficult to heal..."

Chu Xiaoyi: "If you are unhappy, just say so; it is not a big deal."

Chu Xiaoyi displayed a look of astonishment, momentarily rendered speechless

Chu Xiaoyi was just about to look for the missing little thing when she noticed Chu Xiaoxiao poking her head out from her room. She cautiously glanced around to ensure that the elders had not noticed anything unusual before hurriedly slipping back into the living room

Chu Xiaoxiao finds the cheap brother to be a truly peculiar creature. Although he does not like her, he goes to great lengths to engage her, posing various foolish questions. She simply wishes to watch "Peppa Pig" in peace, but he seems to have nothing better to do than to hover around her.

Chu Xiaoxiao: "Aren't you a big star? How could you possibly be out of money?"

Chu Xiaoyi practices the Stanislavski acting system, and to put it half-truthfully, it is only a matter of the actor and the role becoming one. He initially just wanted to tease the little one, but as he spoke, he found himself feeling sad as well, for although his back pain was a pretense, his words were sincere