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

"Impossible! Are you kidding me?"

Xu Nian stood up again, frowning and speaking sternly.

"I've always treated her like my sister, and I've never had any other thoughts about her."

"Are you serious?"

Whether I like it or not, I know best in my heart!

Xu Nian spoke with conviction.

Zhou Xiaoman smiled sweetly.

"It seems Mr. Xu doesn't even understand his own heart."

"Nonsense!"

Xu Nian was so angry that her eyebrows shot up.

"How could a brother fall in love with his sister!"

"You two aren't even blood relatives, you're not even related by blood."

"But she's already calling me 'brother'!"

"So what? It's just a nickname."

Zhou Xiaoman, speaking in a low voice, squatted down and blew a breath next to Xu Nian.

"Brother~"

Her extremely charming voice made Xu Nian blush instantly.

He quickly turned his face away, not daring to look Zhou Xiaoman in the eye.

"I never expected that the innocent Mr. Xu would have such an adorable side."

Zhou Xiaoman laughed so hard she was shaking.

Xu Nian coughed lightly to cover up her embarrassment.

"Mr. Xu, there's no need to put yourself in a difficult position. After all, Xiaoman has seen far more men than you have."

Zhou Xiaoman downed the glass of red wine in one gulp, then lightly touched Xu Nian's chest with her orchid-like fingers.

"Therefore, Mr. Xu, please do not lie to Xiaoman."

"Actually, it's okay to lie. Xiaoman has heard more lies than Mr. Xu has heard the truth."

"As soon as a man opens his mouth, Xiaoman knows what he's going to say and what he's going to do."

"But I really don't like her!"

Xu Nian anxiously tried to explain.

"I decided to take her in simply because she was pitiful and had a similar background to mine, and I felt compassion for her."

"Yes, that's right."

Zhou Xiaoman nodded.

"Later, I supported her to go to school so that she could have a decent job in the future, so that she wouldn't be looked down upon by everyone like me, and that she could become a respectable person."

"Yes, that's true."

"I never had any improper thoughts. I just wanted her to become more and more outstanding. In that way, I would feel that my life has not been in vain."

"Yes, I know."

"Then why are you so sure I like her?"

Xu Nian was like a fighting rooster, determined to prove herself superior to Zhou Xiaoman on this issue.

"Want to know why?"

Xu Nian nodded.

Zhou Xiaoman lifted her long eyelashes and beckoned to Xu Nian with her finger.

"Call me 'sister'."

Xu Nian was stunned.

What is Zhou Xiaoman up to?

He always felt that it was somewhat shameful to say those two words.

"Don't be nervous, Mr. Xu. Just think of yourself as the white rose, and Xiaoman as you."

"Bai Meigui usually calls you brother, but Xiaoman is a girl, so she should be called sister."

"Of course, Xiaoman doesn't mind if you call me 'brother'."

"Do we really have to shout it?"

Xu Nian's lips trembled slightly.

"You must shout it."

Zhou Xiaoman said earnestly.

Seeing that Zhou Xiaoman wasn't joking, Xu Nian lowered her head and hesitated for a long time.

After mentally preparing himself, he bit his lip and whispered a name.

"Sister...Big sister..."

Zhou Xiaoman chuckled softly, walked up to Xu Nian, closed her eyes, and kissed the boy's lips with her luscious red lips.

A spring breeze, carrying the scent of violets, caressed the boy's cheeks.

Xu Nian's eyes widened, and just as the woman was about to kiss him, he subconsciously pushed her away forcefully.

"Now, does Mr. Xu know?"

"What do you mean?"

Xu Nian's mind was already filled with question marks.

"Xiaoman has been in the mortal world for many years and has experienced all kinds of worldly affairs."

"But the one thing I still have is my first kiss."

A sense of relief appeared in Zhou Xiaoman's eyes.

She returned to the sofa and slowly sat down.

"An old man once told Xiaoman that the most precious things should be left to the person you cherish the most."

"Mr. Xu, you claim to regard White Rose as a younger sister, yet your body allows White Rose to offer you her most precious kiss."

"When I see Xiaoman as an older sister, I subconsciously push away Xiaoman's kiss."

"Mr. Xu would probably have done the same for any other woman."

"Mr. Xu, in your heart, the white rose has long held feelings that transcend those of siblings."

"It's just that you haven't truly realized what you're thinking inside."

"If the white rose takes another man's hand, kisses another man, and walks down the aisle with another man."

"Mr. Xu, how would you react?"

"No!!! No way!!! Absolutely not!!!"

Xu Nian roared hysterically.

The sound waves echoed in the living room, creating ripples in the water in the vase.

When she came to her senses, Xu Nian felt as if she had been struck by lightning.

He held his head, his legs trembling as he sat down, his pupils suddenly dilating several sizes.

I really... really like Xu Xi?

He feels upset when he sees Xu Xi's photos displayed in clothing stores for people to admire.

He gets jealous when he sees Xu Xi and Qi Yu in the same room, eating together.

He would be saddened to see that Xu Xi had received love letters from other boys.

He felt the world lost its color if he was away from Xu Xi for even a second.

If any other member of the opposite sex touches Xu Xi's body, he will do everything he can to stop them.

He would be devastated if Xu Xi actually kissed another boy.

Even if he dreams that Xu Xi is marrying another man, he can immediately wake up from the dream.

Everything is connected!

He had already fallen in love with Xu Xi without even realizing it himself.

He loves her and is willing to go through fire and water for her!

He loved her and was willing to pluck the stars from the sky for her!

He loved her so much that he would burn himself out like a candle to light her way!

"But... what can we do?"

Xu Nian burst into tears, clutching her head.

"She's so talented, she can earn so much money in a day. People praise her everywhere she goes, and she's even been on TV."

"I didn't even graduate from elementary school, so I could only do the lowest-level labor. I didn't have much knowledge or experience, and standing next to her, I couldn't even get a word in edgewise."

"That's enough!"

Zhou Xiaoman frowned and reprimanded sharply.

"A responsible man will find a way out of trouble and overcome difficulties, and will never complain or blame others."

"Only cowards cry when they encounter difficulties, shirk responsibility when faced with challenges, and treat blaming fate and injustice as instinct."

She walked slowly to Xu Nian and gazed tenderly at his face.

"Xu Nian, Xiaoman has always thought you are a remarkable person."

Where has your courage gone—the courage you had when you couldn't even feed yourself, yet still gritted your teeth and served food and new clothes to White Rose?

"Take it out and let yourself keep up with the pace of the white rose."

"Don't let Xiaoman look down on you."

Yes...yes! Zhou Xiaoman is right!

I still have a chance! I can go back to school!

Xu Xi was able to achieve excellent results and become outstanding through her own hard work, and so can I!

Xu Xi likes me, and I like Xu Xi too!

Even if it means staying up all night studying, I will strive to be worthy of Xu Xi, to stand beside her, and not be judged by others!

Xu Nian's heart pounded; she had already made up her mind.

He took out his phone, his hands trembling as he pressed and held the power button to turn it on, and called Xu Xi.

"Beep...beep...beep..."

The call was connected.

Before Xu Nian could speak, Wen Yao's sobbing voice came from the other end.

"Xu Nian-ge, come to the hospital quickly!"

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