The white rose I picked up cried and said she liked me.

A few days later, one afternoon.

"Brother, I've enrolled you in driving school, it's near the school, and I've already paid the fees."

Inside the restaurant, Xu Xi hugged her brother's waist and said softly.

"Hmm? You don't object to me learning to drive anymore?"

Xu Nian was somewhat surprised.

"Uh-huh."

Xu Xi nodded gently.

After returning home that day, she thought about it carefully and realized that Qi Yu's words made a lot of sense.

Recalling when she first lived with her brother, she would cook, wash dishes, clean, and do everything she could.

It wasn't because she enjoyed working, but because she wanted her brother to feel useful.

As the one being raised, one can only feel a little bit of security by constantly proving one's own worth.

Therefore, she decided to stop restricting Xu Nian and let him do whatever he wanted.

Love is not about possession, but about respect and fulfillment.

"good!"

Upon hearing the news, Xu Nian's eyes lit up with joy.

Finally, I don't have to stay at home all day doing nothing anymore.

After learning to drive, I can save up some money in the future, buy a car, and take my younger sister out.

I heard that you can get some ride-hailing orders online. I'll learn how to do it and maybe I can make some money driving for a ride-hailing service.

His greatest wish was to become a useful person.

"However, I have one condition~"

Xu Xi pouted, revealing a shy expression.

"What are the conditions?"

"Hehe, brother, don't you think I'm a respectable person now?"

"certainly."

Xu Nian nodded without hesitation.

They've already been on TV and become household names.

Xu Xi now is, of course, as presentable as can be.

"For my birthday soon, could you please ask my brother to wear the suit I bought him and go out with me for a day?"

"this..."

Xu Nian scratched his head, looking hesitant.

Are you going out to play again?

Recalling his previous experience at the Yuntianlou Hotel, he felt incredibly embarrassed.

I've developed a slight aversion to the very idea of ​​going out to play.

"We're not going to any expensive places this time. It'll just be the two of us, without Yao Yao and the others."

Xu Xi stuck out her tongue.

"Okay, no problem."

Xu Nian breathed a sigh of relief and immediately agreed.

Speaking of which, that suit has never been worn even once since it was bought.

In previous years, my sister never asked me to wear a suit for her birthday.

Why are you dressing yourself this time?

Xu Xi smiled sweetly, gently kissed the boy's cheek, and then ran upstairs in a flash.

In bed, the slightly lit phone screen displayed the chat interface of the group chat "Has Xibao eaten today?".

This winter break, it's going to be a complete disaster! : How's everyone doing? Have you all made your plans yet?

Chief Love Strategist Wen Yao: Xi Bao, I've made all the arrangements.

Strategist Qi Yu: I've made all the arrangements.

Zhao Lin, a candy lover: I wish you success!

......

Over the next few days, Xu Nian went to the driving school to practice driving during the day and studied theoretical knowledge on her mobile phone at night.

Driving is not difficult for him.

But the driving theory test is making him almost withdrawn.

Especially the questions that make up nearly half of the questions: what kind of car you were driving, what kind of road you were on, what percentage you were speeding, how many points you got deducted, how much the fine was, how many years you would be imprisoned—these kinds of questions were driving him crazy.

I know I shouldn't do this, so why do you have to ask me about the consequences of doing it?

He complained about it more than once.

Given his limited education, it's easy to imagine how difficult it would be for him to learn this kind of knowledge.

Xu Xi has been even busier lately, and she's been coming home later and later.

Whenever Xu Nian asked her about her schedule for the day, she would laugh and make up excuses to brush it off.

This continued until late January, on Xu Xi's birthday.

As agreed, Xu Nian put on the brand-new suit.

Over the years, living conditions have improved, and he has gained a lot of weight.

The suits that used to fit well are now quite ill-fitting.

Looking in the mirror, he struggled to fasten the undone buttons, looking quite comical.

"Brother, how about I buy you another outfit? This one is too small for you."

Xu Xi carefully tied her brother's tie. The tie, covered in creases, was easily tied into a neat knot by her small hands.

"No need, this is fine."

Xu Nian waved her hand.

Buying new clothes means spending more money.

Anyway, he probably won't wear this suit many more times in the future.

After tying the tie, Xu Xi took a small comb and combed her brother's hair.

Why are you fixing my hair now?

Xu Nian felt the horn comb brushing against her scalp, making her feel itchy.

"Hehe, today is a special day, so I'm going to dress my brother up to look handsome."

Xu Xi smiled gently.

After combing her hair, she sprayed on some hairspray, shaved her brother's beard, and applied face oil, body lotion, and scented hand cream.

Xu Nian wondered if the girl had taken the wrong medicine today.

For him, applying these skincare products is no different from wasting money.

He's a rough man; he has no use for these fancy little things.

Even the gray hairs on his head were forcibly pulled out.

But the effect was very good; after dressing up, Xu Nian's image was greatly enhanced.

"Alright, let's go."

Looking at her reflection in the mirror, Xu Nian felt somewhat dazed.

Is this really me?

He finally doesn't look like a middle-aged man in his thirties anymore; he has a youthful vibe.

"What's the rush? Brother, I haven't changed my clothes yet."

Xu Xi muttered to herself, pushed her brother out of the small bedroom on the second floor, and closed the door.

Xu Nian smiled awkwardly and pulled out a chair on the first floor to sit down.

This wait lasted for almost an hour.

If it weren't for the frequent pacing sounds coming from the second floor, Xu Nian would probably have gone upstairs to check what was going on.

My sister has never taken this long to change clothes before.

He muttered to himself, glancing at the clock on the wall.

"Xiaoxi, are you feeling better?"

"Almost there, almost there!"

After a while, the door to the room was gently pushed open.

"Da da da..."

A series of crisp high-heeled footsteps echoed down the stairs, approaching from afar.

The first thing that catches the eye is a pure white skirt.

Next, there was a pair of jade-like feet clad in white stockings.

Her delicate oval face, her dewy pink lips, and the rhinestones adorning the corners of her eyes sparkled under the incandescent light, like stars in the sky.

Her hair, like clouds, was intricately woven into layers and secured with several hairpins, then piled high in a bun.

The long, pure white gauze dress, reaching past the knees, was light and graceful, swaying gently with the girl's steps, soft and flowing, as if transformed into an ethereal fairy.

Her jewel-like peach blossom eyes curved slightly downwards, holding a hint of a smile as she gazed at the boy in front of her.

Xu Nian was stunned.

This was the day Xu Xi dressed up the most beautifully since they met.

At this moment, Xu Xi is like an angel who stepped out of a fairy tale, exuding a pure and holy aura, untouched by worldly affairs.