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

After all, that was their real purpose.

Go grocery shopping!

As for the rest, they were all just incidental. In fact, Chen Xue didn't take grocery shopping too seriously, thinking it was just a matter of whether or not to buy anything.

result?

No.

Whose cucumbers are fresh, and whose vegetables are leftover from the previous day?

wait wait wait.

These are all matters of etiquette.

Another example is selling meat, the most classic example being pork belly. Many vendors sell whole strips of pork belly, telling you that these are all pork belly, but that's wrong.

This section is divided into two parts.

The pork loin, the upper pork belly, the middle pork belly, and the lower pork belly—each piece of meat has its own characteristics. With Chen Xia's explanation, Chen Xue seemed to have learned something new.

There were quite a few meat vendors around, and she couldn't help but ask, "Where should we buy some?"

"I won't buy it here."

"???"

what?

Why?

"The weather is quite hot now, and meat spoils easily. It's best if we buy it from a specialized butcher shop. Look, there's one over there, Shuanghui chilled meat."

(⊙o⊙)...

Can you do this?

Chen Xue was deeply shocked. She might not fully understand, but she still silently made a note of it.

just in case……

Will it be useful later?

Buying groceries.

Come back home.

They didn't buy many items, only four or five kinds, but enough for the two of them to eat for a long time. According to their plan, they should be able to go back around noon.

The results of it?

Because of the uphill trip, it took some time, and by the time we got back it was already afternoon. I don't know if it was because we had been out for a while.

After arriving home, a wave of exhaustion washed over me.

Three steps, two steps.

even……

Without even changing his shoes, he plopped down on the sofa.

“…………”

No words were spoken.

But her expression of enjoyment said it all, and Chen Xia couldn't help but say, "Xiaoxue, if you're going to slack off later, take off your shoes first."

"No~"

"obedient."

Will you listen to me?

As an older brother, it's only natural for him to dote on his younger sister.

As a younger sister, it is my duty to listen to my older brother.

But Chen Xue didn't want to listen at this moment because she was too lazy to move. In the end, she chose the simplest way, which was to ask for help from her own brother.

"Brother, I'm so tired... I don't want to move. Could you help me change into my slippers?"

"you……"

Chen Xia wanted to say something, but looking at Chen Xue's thin body, she hesitated.

finally……

She still didn't refuse.

Change shoes.

Change shoes.

At this moment, Chen Xue was wearing a pair of pink sneakers, which were not only very lightweight but also very breathable. Because she was on the sofa, the shoes were sticking up high.

As Chen Xia approached, Chen Xue adjusted her posture.

That would be more convenient.

Soon~

Take off your shoes.

The white socks hidden underneath were revealed; they were made of pure cotton, very elastic, and had a pattern at the top. I thought that was enough.

Who would have thought...

not enough.

"Brother, help me take off my socks too."

"what?"

"Hurry up... I've been walking for a long time today, and I'm sweating."

As he spoke~

She extended her foot, her toes wiggling as if yearning to break free of her restraints, and in the end... Chen Xia did not refuse.

only……

Just as she reached her hand into the top of the sock, Chen Xue seemed to sense something. Her normally nimble toes instantly curled up, and she couldn't help but exclaim, "Ah!"

"What's wrong?"

"N-nothing..."

How so?

It's a little itchy, but I can bear it.

As she took off her socks, Chen Xue felt a slight chill. For some reason, she felt that her feet seemed more sensitive today.

This one is fine, but when I took off the other one...

I accidentally touched the sole of my foot.

That feeling... was like a tickle on my heart. I couldn't quite put my finger on it. It was a little itchy, but there was something else going on. My once fair face...

A blush instantly rose to her cheeks.

Chen Xue is like that.

Chen Xia didn't react much, clutching the socks in her hand, and said the next steps: "You should rest first. I'll wash these socks... you're not feeling well..."

"???"

Is that true?

Correct!

That's it.

I'm not in good health, so it's normal for my brother to help me.

Chen Xue nodded shyly and said apologetically, "Then... brother, thank you for your trouble."

"We're all family, there's no need to be so formal."

"Um."

Are you family?

They are indeed a family.

Watching the busy figures in the restroom, Chen Xue felt a surge of joy. She had to admit... her brother was really great. She wished he could continue like this forever.

Thinking this, a wave of drowsiness washed over her. Chen Xue had originally planned to go back to her room to sleep, but for some reason, after coming to this sofa, she didn't want to move.

hmm~

It seems like taking a nap like this wouldn't be bad.

That's it~

His breathing became even, and when Chen Xia came out of the bathroom, intending to ask what they were having for dinner, he was surprised to find...

My younger sister is asleep.

I stopped myself from asking any of the questions I had originally intended to ask.

Sleeping is good.

Sleep is essential for good health, so Chen Xia naturally wouldn't disturb her. But looking at his younger sister's condition, he ultimately felt he should do something.

It's not summer yet, so wearing a dress is fine normally.

But I can't sleep.

Therefore, he found a blanket and gently covered Chen Xue with it, moving very slowly, afraid of waking his younger sister. Chen Xia was already being careful enough.

But it's still a little short.

Just as the lid was closed, he seemed to hear something.

"Brother~"

"???"

Is he... awake?

"Brother, brother... mmm..."

“…………”

At this moment, Chen Xia didn't know what expression to make.

I thought he had woken up.

The results of it?

It turned out to be just a dream, and he couldn't hear anything that followed. He was perhaps a little speechless, but mostly relieved that he hadn't disturbed someone's peaceful dream because of his actions.

That would be a sin.

After all... Chen Xue used to be grumpy when she woke up.

And now?

I don’t know if there are any issues, but it’s always good to be careful. After Chen Xue was fine, Chen Xia also chose to return to her bedroom.

Close the door and lock it.

Do you think you're going to do something bad?

Do not!

It's just typing.

The above content remains top secret.

to be honest……

Before Chen Xue came, he had some concerns. What authors need most is stability; only in a stable environment can they create better.

Now that there's one more person, I thought it would disrupt the rhythm.

But now we've discovered...

upset?

No, no.

Chen Xue is a lucky star. After she came into his life, Chen Xia felt his thoughts flow like a spring, and his typing speed increased significantly. He had already thought of the recent plot before he even returned.

There's nothing I can do about it~

The younger sister in the novel is nice.

But his real-life sister is also very cute.

No, that's not right.

Why think about all this? Writing is the right thing to do now.

Write more.

This is how you build up a stockpile of drafts.

Only after I have a draft saved up can I properly spend time playing with my younger sister.

that's it……

Chen Xia gradually got into the zone.

Gradually~

The content on the screen increased, and the text became richer. However, Chen Xia did not realize that when he used to write novels, only a virtual image would appear in his mind.

Now, this virtual image is gradually becoming more detailed and its appearance is becoming more and more similar to Chen Xue's.

However, Chen Xia did not notice.

As time went by.

As the sun set, Chen Xue, who had been lying on the sofa, slowly opened her eyes, perhaps because she had walked too much that day.

It's still because I slept on the sofa.

Chen Xue felt sore all over.

However, compared to the feeling in her body, she was more concerned about today's novel update, wondering if the scene of the two of them together today would become a plot in the novel.

however……

Just as she eagerly opened the novel app, ready to read the latest chapter...

All that greeted her was that yellowish-brown button.

Urging for more updates?

No, no!

I don't want to see the "request for updates" button; I want to see the updates.

Unfortunately...

renew?

Sorry.

Not a single chapter.

Chen Xue was devastated by this.

No!

What the hell is this?

Just as Chen Xue was confused and somewhat frustrated, Chen Xia's room door opened.

"Are you awake?"

"Hmm~"

Chen Xue nodded, glanced at her older brother, then at the update, her eyes becoming resentful, and even her lips slightly pouting.

He seems...very unhappy.

She knows why.

But Chen Xia didn't know that, and began to have some doubts.

But then...

Understood.

Chen Xue was grumpy when she woke up; it was normal to be in a bad mood after just waking up. She immediately coughed lightly and said, "Take a moment, I'll go make dinner. We'll have noodles tonight..."

"Oh~"

What to eat?

She didn't care; all Chen Xue wanted to do at that moment was watch for updates.

So, as soon as Chen Xia stepped into the kitchen, she began to type.

[Snow Prince: @ThatSummer, only two chapters today?]

[That Summer: Guaranteed minimum updates, bonus updates not included.]

Bonus chapter?

Yes.

Because she had just woken up, Chen Xue was still a little groggy.

Bonus chapter for donations.

That's correct.

So...

Chen Xue directly activated the power of kryptonite.

[Snow Prince: Check your private messages.]

That summer: ???

two hundred!

Direct transfer.

After the transfer was successful, Chen Xue felt a surge of pride.

Want to slack off?

nonexistent.

If all goes well, we should be able to see Chapter 3 tonight.

Originally... that was Chen Xue's thought, and that was correct.

But who would have thought?

An unexpected event occurred.

Chen Xia, who was in the kitchen, put down her work immediately after receiving the transfer and went straight to the bedroom. Chen Xue was a little confused by this scene.

No?

What's with my older brother? Why is he so diligent?

wrong!

It's not a matter of diligence now, but... given the current situation, she's still in the living room, and her older brother is now writing without any regard for others.

What should I do now?

Are you pretending not to see it, or are you pretending not to see it?

However... before Chen Xue could figure it out, a pop-up window suddenly appeared on her phone.

The novel you're following has been updated.

That's right!

The story of my sister being a child bride has been updated.

No?

Is that right?

Just as Chen Xue was completely bewildered, Chen Xia came out of the bedroom and headed to the kitchen to check the pot without looking back. For a moment, Chen Xue didn't know what expression to make.

because……

From the moment my older brother entered the house until he came out.

Two minutes?

Do not!

Not even half a minute.

It's simply impossible to finish a chapter in that time; under such circumstances, there's only one possibility.

Drafts saved!

My older brother has started stockpiling drafts.

Damn it!

Your dear sister is still waiting for an update, but you've secretly saved up some chapters.

stinky bro~

I despise you.