Jin Bao'er's feelings were really complicated.

Some people see him as worthless, some as scraps, but others cherish him as a treasure.

His brother Heng always has a thoughtfulness that others can't see.

When someone makes an embarrassing joke about him, Heng-ge is always the first to speak up and interrupt.

Even if he just frowns, Heng Ge can immediately sense his discomfort.

Why is he so good to me?

God, what are you trying to do?

Send such a gentle person to his side to protect him, cherish him, and pamper him.

Yet it constantly reminded him that this person ultimately did not belong to him and would eventually leave, making him dare not even have a single wishful thought.

Yes, it's just wishful thinking.

Heng Ge is like a god in the sky, who helped him out of the mud, but will not stay in his world forever.

All he could do was cherish this fleeting time, stay by his side, and ensure that neither of them had any regrets.

The next morning, according to Yunnan custom, people go to visit graves on the first day of the Lunar New Year.

My aunt's family only worships the ancestors on my uncle's side. Jinbao'er was adopted and therefore not considered family, so she didn't go with them.

He asked his aunt for some yellow paper and incense, and went to his parents' graves alone.

The weeds on the grave mound had been cleared away, and there were still some uncooled ashes of paper money on the ground, indicating that my uncle's family had been there.

Jin Bao'er felt nothing, after all, her family had already taken all the pension money left by her parents.

He knelt down, burning paper money one by one, kneeling on the cold earth, and spoke softly:

"Dad, Mom, Jinbao is doing very well."

"My aunt is very good to me, my uncle is also good, and my cousin Liu Yu also takes good care of me."

"I grew up healthy and strong, and even got into university, so you don't need to worry about me anymore."

"I met a good brother in college. He was very good to me and treated me like a younger brother."

"But Mom and Dad, it seems like I've become a pervert in their eyes."

Jin Bao'er's voice gradually choked up, her fingertips clutching the burning paper money, "I've fallen for him, I've fallen for a boy."

"Please forgive me, forgive your son for becoming like this."

"I don't know why. Maybe it's innate, or maybe it's something I developed, but I can't change it. I really can't change it."

"You don't need to worry about me. At worst, I'll just live alone for the rest of my life."

The ashes of the paper money drifted onto his shoulder, and he continued burning them, as if he were playfully teasing his closest loved one.

"My son wants to ask you for a favor."

"I don't expect him to like me back, I just beg you, please let him stay with me a little longer, okay?"

After saying that, he respectfully kowtowed three times to the two elders.

This was the first time in over a decade that he had asked his parents to do something for him.

……

Winter break flew by.

Jin Bao'er was the last student in the dormitory to return to school.

This time he didn't fly, but chose a hard seat. After the student ticket discount, it only cost him 200 yuan, saving him a whopping 600 yuan.

He secretly slipped the 600 yuan under his aunt's pillow and left a note with only one sentence: "Auntie, buy something nice to eat."

He couldn't bear to look at his aunt's chapped hands.

They go to the vegetable market to set up their stall before dawn every day.

I couldn't bear to see that my aunt's dining table always contained only a bowl of plain water and cabbage.

The poverty relief grant is paid monthly, 1000 yuan per month, for a total of 10 months.

Liu Yu also applied, but Jin Bao'er didn't know how much he would receive or how much he would send home.

He never asked about these things; everyone has their own difficulties, and there's no need to expose them.

"Jinbao'er, your brother Heng said he's going out for a nice meal tonight to welcome you back."

The eldest brother saw Jin Bao'er carrying a suitcase and walked into the dormitory, and called out with a smile.

"it is good."

Jin Bao'er looked up and immediately saw that her bed had been made neatly, and a familiar figure was lying on the bed.

"I told you I'd come pick you up, but you wouldn't let me."

Zhao Yuheng's voice came through, tinged with feigned displeasure, "You've come back from the New Year and you're acting all high and mighty."

"I didn't bring Heng-ge because I didn't want to bother you."

Jin Bao'er explained with a smile, "I came by bus, it was very convenient."

He had just put down his suitcase when his eyes were drawn to the computer next to the bed.

That was Zhao Yuheng's gaming laptop, which he treasured dearly.

Zhao Yuheng noticed his gaze, raised his chin, and said casually, "It's yours."

"what?"

Jin Bao'er was stunned, her eyes filled with flattery.

"Here's a New Year's gift. Keep it."

The eldest and second eldest brothers looked over when they heard the noise and teased, "Wow, Heng-ge, you've hidden a New Year's gift!"

"Then we can't be left out. Tonight, my second brother and I will treat you to dinner as a welcome-back party for Jinbao'er, and let's share in the New Year's joy."

The second son paused for a moment, then smiled and nodded: "No problem."

Seeing how enthusiastic the two were, Jin Bao'er could only smile and agree.

He walked to the bedside, gently touched the computer, and asked softly, "I remember, you bought this when you started college, right?"

"You're always typing on your phone, your eyes are almost going blind from all that work."

Zhao Yuheng rolled over, his tone still nonchalant, "Don't all those top novelists use computers? I was just about to get a new one, so you can use this one."

Jin Bao'er bent down and carefully held the computer in her arms, her fingertips gently caressing the body as if she were touching a rare treasure.

This sentiment was so profound that he didn't even know how to express his gratitude; he only felt his eyes welling up slightly.

The eldest and second eldest brothers exchanged a glance and smiled without saying a word.

They were used to it; whenever Zhao Yuheng had something good, he would always think of Jin Bao'er first, and they, his brothers, were just bystanders at best.

The dinner party lasted until after 9 p.m., and by the time I took a taxi back to the dorm, it was already past 10 p.m.

After washing up, the group lay down on their beds to prepare for sleep.

Zhao Yuheng still habitually squeezed into Jin Bao'er's bed, his reason still the same: "It's cold, it'll be warmer for two people to sleep together."

Jinbao'er nestled in the blankets, feeling both sweet and flustered.

On one hand, I'm excited to be able to get close to the person I like, but on the other hand, I'm desperately reminding myself not to cross the line.

I can't let Heng-ge discover my feelings.

When the eldest brother came back from the bathroom and saw that everyone was lying down, he turned off the dormitory lights.

In the darkness, Zhao Yuheng suddenly spoke up beside him.

A deep, husky voice came close to Jin Bao'er's ear, with a slightly lazy nasal tone: "You haven't said goodnight to me yet."

Jin Bao'er's heart skipped a beat, and she forced herself to come up with a reason: "Goodnight is something you say to someone you like."

"Oh? Goodnight is something you say to someone you like~"

Zhao Yuheng dragged out his words, deliberately mimicking his tone in a sarcastic manner.

Without dwelling on it any longer, I pulled up the covers and prepared to go to sleep.

Just as he was about to fall asleep, he suddenly heard a soft, warm "Goodnight" in his ear.

Zhao Yuheng woke up instantly, sat up abruptly, and looked down at the person in his arms by the moonlight streaming through the window.

Jin Bao'er buried herself in the blanket, her shoulders trembling slightly, clearly trying to suppress a laugh.

Zhao Yuheng then realized he had been tricked, chuckled softly, and leaned down to hold the person tightly in his arms.

She nuzzled her nose against his warm neck, her tone a dangerous yet indulgent one: "You dare to play me for a fool? See how I deal with you."

As he spoke, he reached out and scratched Jin Bao'er's side.

"Hahaha... Heng-ge, I was wrong... I was wrong..."

Jin Bao'er laughed until her whole body went limp, curled up in his arms, and almost laughed until tears streamed down her face.

The eldest and second eldest were playing games with headphones on when the noise from this side made them take off their headphones.

Seeing the two entangled in bed, I couldn't help but complain, "Can you two tone it down a bit? Showing off your love so late at night is an eyesore!"

Jin Bao'er was being scratched so badly that she didn't notice what the two were saying at all.

Seeing that Zhao Yuheng still wouldn't let go, he said, "Don't move, Brother Heng, your..."

Because Jin Bao'er was facing away from Zhao Yuheng, it was just right.

Zhao Yuheng flipped Jin Bao'er over and pinned her down!

Then, the bed started to creak!

Zhao Yuheng lowered his head, his lips brushing against Jin Bao'er's earlobe, his voice low and hoarse: "Say it again?"

Jin Bao'er froze instantly, not daring to even breathe loudly.

It's obvious that they were frightened by something.

The eldest and second eldest were completely dumbfounded!

Spicy eyes!

This is so offensive!

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