I don't want to be trained by my senior sister!

Even the slightest warmth made Fang Xuan's heart beat faster and faster.

She was too close.

I was so close I could see the water droplets clinging to her eyelashes and smell the scent of rain on her...

There's also a very faint... subtle fragrance.

Fang Xuan felt his heart beating faster and faster, and his mouth was dry. He could only look away in a panic.

"medicine......"

Ning Qian looked at him, her eyes cold but with a hint of a smile hidden deep within: "Call me sister."

Fang Xuan's throat moved, but he still spoke.

"...Sister, the medicine is ready."

After saying that, he realized that he was indeed abnormal.

This is definitely not something he would normally say.

That's so embarrassing...

No, no, he suddenly remembered... wasn't this his cousin?

That's not it...!

He quickly pushed her away a little.

Ning Qian wasn't angry when he pushed her away.

"Be good, and I'll give you a reward..."

A reward? What reward?

Some strange images flashed through Fang Xuan's mind.

He quickly shook his head, trying to banish those thoughts.

Fang Xuan, what are you thinking? She's your cousin.....

He held back for another day before finally managing to utter a single sentence.

"no......"

Ning Qian looked at him like this, and the corners of her mouth curved up slightly again.

The current junior apprentices... still look too young.

Let it rest a little longer.

She stopped teasing him and turned to walk towards Fang Xuan's room.

"Don't overthink what happened just now. I used to hug you a lot when you were little, so it's normal for me to kiss you."

Fang Xuan was slightly stunned again.

Is it normal to kiss? Is that true...?

I think...it should be...

He didn't know why, but he just believed it.

She's probably confused from being kissed.

He stood there, stunned, for a long while.

Then I remembered... my instant noodles.

He went into the kitchen. The water had already boiled, and the instant noodle cup was still on the counter, with the seasoning packet still unopened.

I glanced at the time again.

It's 6:30, I'm going to be late for evening self-study.

Then let's not eat it.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down.

Then I walked to the door of the room.

Ning Qian was standing in the room, looking at the posters on the wall.

Fang Xuan didn't dare to look at her, and stammered, "Sister... I'm going to evening self-study."

After saying that, he turned and left, his ears already bright red...

.......

Ning Qian remained silent, simply watching his retreating figure.

Living alone all the time...it must be very sad, right?

Has this been how it's been all these years...?

When she first arrived in this world, she discovered that all her spiritual power was useless.

Or rather, there is no such thing as spiritual power in this world.

So now she is exactly the same as a mortal.

Last time she went to steal food, she almost got caught by the constables here, but luckily she ran fast.

But the people here are also wasteful; she ate her fill even while picking up trash...

......

She turned her gaze away and looked at the small room.

Bed, desk, wardrobe.

It couldn't be simpler.

There was an old water glass on the table with several pens stuck in it.

There were no photos, no trace of family, just as he had said.

so.....

How can I make my junior brother remember... that he is him?

She didn't know, but she had plenty of time.

.......

Evening self-study.

Fang Xuan sat in the classroom, staring at the test paper in front of him, unable to concentrate on a single word.

My mind is filled with the scene from just now.

A soaked white dress, and fair shoulders.

And that kiss.

Soft, cool, and smelling of rain.

What is he thinking?!

He quickly shook his head.

His deskmate glanced at him.

"Fang Xuan, why is your face so red? Do you have a fever?"

Fang Xuan quickly shook his head.

No, no.

His deskmate looked at him suspiciously.

"Then why are you staring at the test paper? It's been half an hour."

Fang Xuan was taken aback and looked down at the exam paper.

Blank.

Oh no, oh no, has he really gone mad...?

.......

Evening self-study session is over.

Fang Xuan stood at the door, took several deep breaths, and finally mustered the courage to push the door open.

The lights were still on inside.

As soon as he walked in, Ning Qian poked her little head out from the kitchen.

But for some reason, she also seemed a little flustered.

He was wearing a loose-fitting white short-sleeved shirt with a slightly large collar.

The two were about the same height, and her clothes fit her perfectly.

but.....

That short-sleeved shirt couldn't hide her figure at all.

Fang Xuan quickly looked away.

He then noticed that there was a black layer of ash on her nose.

And... there's a smell of smoke coming from the kitchen?!

Fang Xuan: "......???"

...The kitchen was burned down?

This older cousin... doesn't seem to know much about cooking...

He turned to look at Ning Qian.

Ning Qian kept a straight face. Although she felt embarrassed, she tried her best to maintain a cool and aloof demeanor.

However, the black ash on her nose made her look kind of...cute.

Fang Xuan began, "Sister, no..."

He wanted to say, "It's okay."

But Ning Qian gritted her teeth and simply put on a serious face.

"Don't lecture your older sister."

As long as she doesn't confess, the fault doesn't lie with her; after all, some of the mechanisms and contraptions here are too difficult to use.

Fang Xuan paused for a moment, then nodded.

"Oh...okay...okay......."

He then turned his head slightly to the side, looking away in a flustered manner.

The floor... is so white...

No, it's the legs...

No, no, he didn't see anything!

Seeing his shy expression, Ning Qian unconsciously swallowed a few times.

What an obedient junior brother... I miss him so much...

No, no, she's still too young. We need to let her rest and recover first...

She looked away, then turned and went back to the kitchen: "I'll clean up."

Fang Xuan watched her retreating figure.

The short-sleeved shirt was a bit too big, and the neckline was askew, revealing half of one shoulder.

He quickly looked away.

Fang Xuan, calm down... She's your cousin!

Although... although...

He quickly took a deep breath: "Sister, let me do it."

Ning Qian turned to look at him.

Fang Xuan walked over, took the rag from her hand, and began to clean up the kitchen that had almost burned down.

Ning Qian stood to the side watching him.

A small figure, yet focused actions.

Going back... isn't in a rush.

She slightly curved the corners of her mouth...

This junior brother... if I were to discipline him, wouldn't he cry for a long time...?

Hmm, what should I reward this obedient junior brother with later...?