My sickly little sister is too clingy, I just keep sticking to her.

"I...I..."

Is it shameful?

A little.

shame?

There's a little bit too.

But for some reason, it felt more like a sense of relief. I always felt like something was missing inside me, but it was a pretty good feeling.

Especially in the instant she looked up, when the sunlight fell on her face.

Chen Xue instinctively blocked it.

"Brother, am I stupid?"

"stupid?"

Chen Xia nodded: "Indeed foolish."

"???"

"Although it's silly, it's... adorably silly. By the way, why didn't you tell your parents about this? If they knew, they definitely wouldn't be so indifferent."

"I didn't say that..."

Why?

"Our school required boarding students, with a break once a month. At that time, there were still three months until the college entrance examination. I didn't want to trouble my parents, and... I thought I could handle it."

"result?"

"I……"

Chen Xue felt a little embarrassed, thinking she could handle it herself.

result?

But it has turned out like this.

And what about Chen Xia?

They didn't say anything.

Chen Xue's school is basically a semi-closed school. Students are not allowed to bring mobile phones, there is basically no break time between classes, and even the school supermarket does not have a phone.

The only way to contact the outside world is through certain special places.

Commuter?

nor.

That school doesn't accept day students.

With only one day a month to go home, it's practically impossible to stay in touch with the outside world. In this situation, if you want to talk to your parents, you can only wait until school is out for holidays.

Here comes the problem.

Assuming Wang Qiao's accident happened on the 1st, and you can only take leave at the end of the month, then a lot of things can happen in that month, especially considering this person's personality of shirking responsibility.

Given what she's been through, this situation is perfectly reasonable.

"So... what do you think now?"

"I……"

Chen Xue was somewhat confused.

What do you think?

What does that mean?

"What happens after that? Should I continue my studies, or something else...?"

"go to school?"

Upon hearing those two words, Chen Xue's expression changed instantly.

How could it not be white?

That school... it's frightening to outsiders, let alone those involved.

Chen Xia also realized the problem with her words: "Don't worry about that. We'll just transfer schools. With your grades, it won't be difficult to arrange."

"Oh~"

Hearing this, Chen Xue breathed a sigh of relief.

Should I switch schools?

It seems... not entirely impossible, after all, one still has to go to school.

But what happens after that?

Suddenly… Chen Xue remembered something: “Brother, I remember you’re planning to take the postgraduate entrance exam. Which school are you planning to apply to?”

Chen Xia was a little puzzled, not quite understanding why her younger sister would ask this.

But!

That was indeed his plan.

Chen Xia's grades weren't great; he only got into a regular university in the area, which doesn't give him much of an advantage in today's job market. It's not like he hasn't looked for work before.

result?

The work is tiring, and the salary is less than half that of writing novels.

Therefore, he plans to take the exam again, but he doesn't dare to think about anything too good.

But it's still possible to go further.

Finally, Chen Xia revealed her thoughts: "If nothing unexpected happens, it should be Dalian University of Technology. I've always lived here, and asking me to leave... I'm too lazy to go..."

Dalian University of Technology?

"Okay, I understand..."

As he spoke~

Chen Xue nodded, her mind already racing with her own calculations, which Chen Xia, of course, was unaware of, after confirming that her younger sister's condition was stable.

The Beetle was also activated.

go home! ! !

It may be fun outside, but it feels better at home.

"Go home and wash your hands."

"Okay~"

Actually, Chen Xue would have done the same thing even without Chen Xia saying so, but she couldn't help but hiss as the water from the faucet hit her hand.

"Hiss~"

"What's wrong?"

“…………”

Before Chen Xue could say anything, Chen Xia had already arrived in front of her.

No need to open your mouth.

He saw everything.

Grasping Chen Xue's hand, he began to examine it closely. Her fingers were covered with numerous small wounds, many of which hadn't even pierced any blood vessels; they had only scratched away a layer of skin.

You can't see it unless you look closely.

Perhaps it's not heavy.

But it will still hurt.

And the reason is completely self-evident.

Beachcombing!

Turning over stones.

Having been scratched by oyster shells on the rocks when she was a child, Chen Xia immediately said, "Come here first, let me bandage it for you."

"Huh? No...is that necessary?"

Chen Xue pulled her hand away, her face slightly flushed and unnatural.

But unfortunately...

On this point, Chen Xia was quite firm: "Other wounds can be ignored, but this one can't. Seawater contains a lot of bacteria and microorganisms, as well as salt. It may not hurt now, but it will itch and hurt later."

"But...isn't this a bit too much trouble?"

"What's the trouble?"

Chen Xia waved his hand: "It was just a quick thing. By the way... if it's not dealt with in time, it might get infested with bugs."

"!!!"

In a word.

The rosy glow on Chen Xue's face was instantly replaced by whiteness, and her bright eyes showed an emotion of disbelief, as if she were questioning someone.

true and false?

Of course it's fake.

The reason I said that was just to get the other party to cooperate, and it might be a bit deceptive, but Chen Xia was right about one thing: this kind of wound is not treated.

It will be very uncomfortable.

After much deliberation, Chen Xue decided to accept the arrangement. After gently wiping her clean with a towel, Chen Xia settled her on the sofa in the living room.

He then took out a first-aid kit from the bedroom.

When I saw it.

Chen Xue was slightly taken aback by the pink medical kit.

Somewhat familiar.

Noticing the gaze, Chen Xia coughed lightly: "This... was bought by someone else. I personally don't like pink."

“…………”

If it were someone else, they might be fooled.

But Chen Xue?

will not.

If you open Yang Shizi's novels, specifically the third novel from that summer, you'll find this illustration in the author's notes in chapter 132.

That's right!

This is the first-aid kit.

It looks exactly like the picture.

She still remembers the scene: her younger sister got a cut, and they treated the wound with a first-aid kit. The scene was very heartwarming and made her feel a little tingly.

Now it's my turn.

In some ways, this was indeed treating his sister's wounds.

At this moment~

Chen Xue became hopeful.

However, just as she was thinking about these things, Chen Xia's voice appeared: "Close your eyes."

"???"

Why are your eyes closed?

Do not understand.

But thinking of the heartwarming scenes in the novel, Chen Xue still obediently did as she was told with a hopeful look on her face, because closing her eyes would make other parts of her body more sensitive.

For example... one's own two hands.

Chen Xue could sense it.

Chen Xia's fingers were stroking her palm, seemingly checking how many wounds there were, or perhaps doing something else, but this touch...

This caused a slight ripple in Chen Xue's heart.

I'm a little nervous.

And then there's... joy.

However, just as this feeling arose, she seemed to hear the sound of liquid sloshing around. Before she could understand what Chen Xia was doing, there was a sizzling sound.

A layer of water mist sprayed onto my hands.

"Ouch~ That hurts..."

"Bear with it, it'll be over soon."

"!!!"

The moment Chen Xue opened her eyes, she saw what her older brother was holding.

Alcohol!!!

No?

Why are you criticizing this?

I want to break free.

But she couldn't break free at all, and Chen Xue knew why. In the end, she could only plead pitifully, "Brother, please...please be gentle, I'm afraid of pain."

"Hmm~"

That's what they said, but their actions showed no mercy.

Soon~

The bandaging is complete.

Looking at the numerous patches on her hands, Chen Xue felt wronged and was about to cry: "Brother, you're bullying me..."

"I'll be more careful next time."

"???"

No!

You want a next time?

Perhaps this was a normal procedure, but Chen Xia felt somewhat guilty and immediately made up an excuse to escape: "I'm not talking to you anymore, I'm going to cook for you."

"!!!"

Ran?

They really ran away.

But... there's a saying that goes something like that.

You can run away from the monk, but you can't run away from the temple.

So...

Let's start a private chat.

[Snow Prince: Extra chapter! Extra chapter!]

That summer: ???

[Snow Prince: Transfer 400, I expect to see it this afternoon.]

That summer:!!!

[That Summer: You...are you a hidden tycoon? Coming here every day?]

[Snow Prince: Hurry up and add more chapters, I'm not short of money]

[Snow Prince: Screenshot]

Good guy~

My WeChat balance is over 10,000 yuan.

Is that right?

I always thought Xue Gongzi was a burly man, but I never expected him to be a rich guy. Is this what they mean by being a hidden talent?

That summer: I tried my best.

[Young Master Xue: It's not just "as much as possible," it's "absolutely necessary"...]

That summer: ???

Strange~

Chen Xia was somewhat confused.

Xue Gongzi did urge for more updates before, but never this strongly. And the recent chapters haven't had any exciting moments. Is he really just burning money?

I don't quite understand.

But since it's a rule I set myself, I have no choice but to follow it.

Two chapters!

Each chapter is 2,000 words, and with today's guaranteed update, that means I need to write 8,000 words.

true!

The workload has doubled.

ε=(´ο｀*))) alas

Chen Xia was troubled.

But what about Chen Xue?

Happy.

Her lips were turned up so wide that she couldn't suppress them. Although she knew Chen Xia meant well, she couldn't help but retaliate a little. At least she was in a good mood right now.

Not only can you see extra chapters, but you can also vent your anger.

A win-win situation!

even……

My mood has improved.

He picked up the cherries on the table and began to savor them.

hmm~

sweet.

Especially when I think about how this is money earned by my own brother through hard work and extra meals, it tastes even better.

Hehehe~

They're happy here.

Chen Xia was somewhat troubled, but ultimately had no choice but to accept it.

All I can say is... it's a bittersweet experience.

Let's cook first.

Seafood, after a simple preparation, can be steamed. As the saying goes, high-end ingredients are cooked using the simplest methods.

That's how it is now.

Octopus is a bit more complicated. You need to remove the mucous membrane and skin, remove the eyes, internal organs and teeth, cook it, cut it into small pieces, and then mix it with the prepared batter before you can start cooking.

I had practiced this before, so I was quite proficient at it.

First, pan-fry it to set its shape, then place the octopus on top, flip it over and add more batter, then flip it again to form a small circle.

It's not difficult to do, and it's even quite smooth.

And just then...

The cell phone, which was sitting on the kitchen sink, suddenly rang.

Telephone?

Do not!

It's a voice call on WeChat.

The person making the call was none other than Dr. Wang Zi, with whom they had previously communicated.

"???"

strange?

Why are you making a phone call?

It might be related to Chen Xue, so after thinking it over again, I decided to answer the phone.

Just connected!

Before Chen Xia could speak, the other person took the initiative to say, "Hello, I'm Wang Zi... Let's skip the formalities and get straight to the point..."

"!!!"

No?

Is this female doctor... really that direct?

"How is Xiaoxue's health? I've heard some things from Xiaoman, but... I want to know more details and the specific process. Theoretically speaking, a patient shouldn't recover this quickly. Could it be due to some triggering factor?"

"I said... my Xiaoxue isn't sick."

"!!!"

At that moment, Wang Zi was writing in the lounge. Upon hearing this, she gripped her fingertips tightly... as if she wanted to crush the carbon pen in her hand.

Do I need you to tell me?

After taking several deep breaths, she continued, "So what happened? Tell me the details..."

Chen Xia didn't hide anything and briefly recounted what had happened in the past two days, from feeding seagulls in Donggang to going to Jinshitan to catch the sea, telling the truth about most of it.

The only thing they didn't mention was the school.

These are Chen Xue's scars!

If possible, he would keep this to himself and not reveal a word to his aunt. After hearing these words, Wang Zi frowned slightly.

apologize.

Seagulls.

Selfish.

There are also empty suitcases.

It's normal that Chen Xia couldn't tell, because he's not a professional.

But what about Wang Zi?

She is a professional doctor and has seen countless patients like her.

The moment she heard those words, Wang Zi's face turned pale, because she knew very well that once a patient exhibited this behavior, it was highly likely that they had completely given up hope.

In other words...

At that time, Chen Xue was already preparing to find a secluded place to end her life.

wrong!

It's not preparation.

Instead, they have already begun to take action.

But for some unknown reason, they didn't take the next step and instead stayed behind. In some ways, Chen Xia saved Chen Xue's life.

wrong!

It wasn't just one person who was saved, but an entire family.

The most difficult thing about this kind of patient is not recovery, but getting to know them on a deeper level. Wang Zi had no idea what method Chen Xia had used.

The effect was so good, it was almost miraculous, and because of this... Wang Zi began to doubt the truthfulness of Chen Xia's words, but she had not yet asked the question.

Then I heard Chen Xue's voice.

"Brother, who are you talking to on the phone?"

"doctor?"

"Oh~"

The sound is simple, and there doesn't seem to be any problem.

But... Wang Zi could tell that Chen Xue's voice sounded more relaxed, even a little soothed, before it appeared again.

"Brother, is this the takoyaki you made? Can I try some?"

Open your mouth.

"Ah~"

Hearing the interaction on the other end of the phone, Wang Zi confirmed Chen Xue's condition.

it is good!

very good.

I used to think Chen Xia was lying, but now I'm completely sure.

This is real.

They were clearly on the verge of collapse before, but only a few days later, they are not only able to communicate proactively, but they have even started to make requests. Could it be that this person named Chen Xia has some kind of magic?

And then there's the relationship between these two, it seems... a bit good.

If it had always been this good.

That's definitely not a problem.

If this only started recently, then there might be some problems. Just as I was thinking about this, Chen Xue's voice came again: "Brother, I want to eat more..."

"Wait a minute, together."

"But I'm hungry."

"It'll be ready soon..."

"how long?"

"Ten minutes..."

"Hmm~"

After dawdling for half a minute and receiving another takoyaki, Chen Xue finally left satisfied.

See here~

Chen Xia didn't know how to comment.

Just as he was about to say something, Chen Xia noticed the situation on his phone, which reminded him that he was still on the phone with Wang Zi.

She immediately coughed awkwardly: "Um... Dr. Azi, that's how it is. If there's nothing else, I'll hang up now, I need to cook."

"???"

No!

Wang Zi wanted to say something, but the call had already ended.

What should I do?

Cold dish.

Anyway, I'm going for a follow-up appointment the day after tomorrow. I'll observe carefully then, and if anything seems wrong, I'll call Wang Xiaoman right away.

We should try our best to nip any potential problems in the bud.