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

Panic.

at a loss.

In short... all sorts of thoughts...

"What's wrong?"

Chen Xia immediately noticed something was wrong and asked with some concern. Perhaps he was too caught up in the situation to notice, as he didn't see the blush on Chen Xue's face at all.

What's wrong?

What can we do?

Chen Xue tried to suppress the restlessness in her heart, but found that she simply couldn't.

The moment I looked up~

She saw it.

Upon seeing Chen Xia, her panic was palpable.

The other party is very calm.

There was no impure thought in his bright eyes, as if he were doing something ordinary, which Chen Xue didn't quite understand.

Why is he so natural?

But she herself was in this state, the more she thought about it, the more confused she became. Not knowing how long this state would last, Chen Xue timidly squeezed out a question: "Brother, do you hate me?"

"what?"

The question was so simple, yet it left Chen Xia completely baffled.

He even took the initiative to place his hand on Chen Xue's forehead.

The movement was too fast.

Before she could even react, she felt the intense heat of Chen Xia's palm, and... she was quite surprised, while a strange thought popped into her head.

So my brother's hands are so warm?

Compared to Chen Xue's wild thoughts.

Chen Xia's thoughts were much simpler. He felt the temperature on Chen Xue's forehead, compared it with his own, and focused his gaze on her.

His brows furrowed slightly.

"???"

Chen Xue tilted her head, a look of confusion appearing in her eyes.

quickly!

Chen Xia gave the answer: "I don't have a fever, so why would you ask such a strange question?"

"what?"

Chen Xue was even more confused.

Her lips parted slightly, and she softly uttered a few words: "Is it...strange?"

"yes!"

Chen Xia nodded, speaking with an air of matter-of-fact certainty, "You're my sister, how could I dislike you?"

In short~

Chen Xue's brain went blank for a moment.

At that moment, she seemed... as if... understood something, and murmured softly, "It's good that you don't hate it, it's good that you don't hate it..."

The sound wasn't loud, so Chen Xia couldn't hear it very clearly.

But we can confirm that the other person spoke.

"What did you say?"

"N-nothing..."

Chen Xue quickly shook her head, her expression somewhat flustered. However, even she couldn't quite explain why she was flustered, after finishing her breakfast.

Chen Xia tidied up quickly.

There aren't many items.

It's very easy to tidy up.

After spending some time together, he became even more certain.

What kind of mental illness?

The pressure of studying is too great.

Just take a break from studying and relax for a while.

Eat well and drink well.

Sleep well.

Chen Xue is satisfied now.

And then there's one last thing left, which is... Have fun! Dalian at the end of May is definitely the most livable tourist city in northern China.

none of them.

It's a good time to go out for a walk.

"Xiaoxue, do you want to go for a walk?"

"what?"

Chen Xue, who was sitting at the table with her mind blank, was a little flustered after hearing these words and didn't know how to react.

Chen Xia patiently explained, "Based on my preliminary diagnosis, the reason you've become like this is because of the immense pressure of studying in your senior year of high school."

"???"

"So all we need to do is go out and have some fun, relax and clear our heads."

"!!!"

Is...that's how it is?

Before Chen Xue could say anything, Chen Xia continued, "I'm going to buy you some daily necessities. Since you're staying here, you definitely need these."

Correct!

That's it.

Chen Xue nodded, though she didn't actually know why.

But there's one thing she has to do.

That means staying.

In this situation, it is indeed necessary to buy some things.

Chen Xia breathed a sigh of relief as Chen Xue nodded, then continued to ask, "So, what's in your suitcase? Let's make a list and buy it directly at the supermarket to avoid forgetting anything."

"Huh? This..."

Speaking of which~

A hint of embarrassment appeared on Chen Xue's face.

Chen Xia didn't think much of it, after all, the suitcase was full of personal belongings, and there were definitely some things that were inconvenient for a girl to talk about.

Perhaps the two are siblings, but Chen Xia will keep her distance.

and so……

He gave a knowing look and said, "I understand."

"???"

What do you know?

"As children grow up, they will inevitably have their own secrets. You go and sort them out... I'll prepare some transportation tools; there just happens to be some suitable items in the garage for you."

secret?

What secret?

Chen Xue didn't know what Chen Xia was thinking, but she had a feeling that this person was definitely wrong.

I wanted to explain.

But she didn't know where to begin, so in the end... she got up, went to the living room, and opened her suitcase. At first, Chen Xia was still puzzled.

What's wrong with my younger sister?

But once the suitcase is opened, and the contents are seen...

Chen Xia was completely stunned.

He had considered many possibilities, but he never imagined that it would be completely empty.

Let's not talk about clothes.

true!

There wasn't even a hair on it.

"So... you brought this box just to display it?"

“…………”

Chen Xue didn't speak, and could only silently lower her head.

As for why this is the case...

can only say……

She never intended to stay; she just wanted a legitimate reason to leave home. But who would have thought... things would turn out this way.

Chen Xue never imagined that she would be like this...

She actually developed an interest in her own brother.

And then it turned out like this.

What should we do now?

Explanation?

It's not clear at all.

Just as she was thinking about how to say it, Chen Xia interrupted her thoughts and waved his hand, saying, "Since we don't have a suitcase, we'll buy one on the spot."

"what?"

"It's not just a change of seasons, buy some nice clothes. You're nineteen this year, it's time to dress up."

“…………”

Is...is that so?

to be frank!

Chen Xue didn't care much about her age, no matter how much time had passed or how old she was, whether she was in class or on vacation.

Her clothes are all school uniforms.

School uniform.

Tutoring center uniform.

Pretty clothes?

It seems...very close, yet also very far away.

She clutched the hem of her dress with her fingertips, her head bowed low, her voice barely audible, before she whispered, "Brother, if I wear nice clothes, will you... think they look good?"

"No, no, no!"

Chen Xia shook her head: "It's not that I think it looks good, it's that you think clothes are for yourself. Only when you like them, do you truly like them."

"Um."

Chen Xia is right; wearing clothes is for pleasing oneself.

but……

Chen Xue, however, remembered another sentence.

Women dress up for those they love.

However... Chen Xue wouldn't say this, nor did she want to, at least not now. Since she was going out, she definitely needed to tidy herself up a bit.

Chen Xue wasn't interested.

Where is Chen Xia?

Just wash your face.

However, in addition to that, a list also needs to be made.

[Everyday items]

"Toothbrush, toothpaste, we have those at home... but no mouthwash cup, no towel, and slippers, we don't have Chen Xue's special slippers, and..."

There are many things.

inside and outside.

And the most crucial element... is, of course, the clothes.

Chen Xue is very thin now, even a bit gaunt, but you can tell at a glance that she is a natural beauty. It's normal for her to buy a few nice clothes under these circumstances.

Not to mention the living expenses given to Chen Xia by her family, just consider Chen Xia herself.

Write about how your younger sister earns money for you to spend.

That makes perfect sense.

Everything is ready.

set off.

Go out...?

Because of his profession, Chen Xia is a homebody, but in some ways, Chen Xue is even more of a homebody... She only went out once this year.

We came to Chen Xia's house.

That time she was forced, but this time she left the house voluntarily. As she stepped out of the building, she could feel that the sunlight was a bit dazzling.

They tried to block it, but found they couldn't stop it at all.

even……

As the breeze blows.

Chen Xue suddenly felt dizzy.

His body tilted to one side.

fine……

Chen Xia reacted quickly and caught her. As for why this happened, Chen Xue knew very well, feeling the intense heat of the other person's hand.

She couldn't help but say, "Sorry~"

Chen Xia gently comforted her, "This isn't your problem, don't worry! Now that I know your situation, I'll naturally be prepared."

"???"

originally……

Chen Xue felt somewhat guilty.

But after hearing Chen Xia's words, he was more puzzled.

Were we prepared in advance?

What did you prepare?

Just as Chen Xue was wondering, Chen Xia led her to his garage, and when the door was opened, there was a pink Volkswagen Beetle inside.

Look at the car, look at Chen Xia.

I have a feeling...

The color didn't really suit him, and Chen Xue even had a strange thought: Could it be that her older brother had a girlish heart?

Just as I was filled with doubt, confusion, and surprise.

Chen Xia started rummaging through the corner of the garage and soon found a square object. He breathed a sigh of relief: "Found it, this is just right for you."

What?

Before Chen Xue could ask anything...

He revealed the answer himself; the moment it was opened, its name was self-evident.

wheelchair?

Looking at it... Chen Xue was completely bewildered: "Brother, why is this thing in your garage?"

"Ah, this..."

Chen Xia coughed softly.

Her eyes darted away slightly, and she made up a reason: "This is something a friend of mine has temporarily left with me, and I just happen to need it..."

“…………”

friend?

I do not believe.

But Chen Xue couldn't find any other reason. Just as she was wondering, she suddenly thought of something.

and many more!

wheelchair?

Chen Xue took out her phone, opened the "That Summer" account, found the third book, searched for "wheelchair," and quickly found the accompanying picture.

Take another look at it.

Look at the wheelchair.

[Original text: After my parents were in a car accident, my younger sister was devastated and fell ill. On the advice of a neighbor, I bought her a wheelchair so that at least I could take her out to get some sunshine.]

"???"

younger sister?

what?

I……

At this moment, Chen Xue's gaze towards Chen Xia became somewhat complex. She really wanted to ask her older brother, "What kind of mentality did you have when you wrote this kind of novel?"

and also……

Why did you look so smug after the wheelchair was brought out?