Glacier sister, don't want to be a sandwich

"Okay, don't be so surprised." Yue Ge took the initiative to grab Su Shi's hand, "It's so late, I'm worried about letting you go home alone."

Chapter 34: The Ichinose Family (Part 1)

At the bus stop next to the school, the dim street lights cast long shadows, and the cool night breeze blew gently.

Occasionally, there were the muffled sounds of cars and the sound of distant footsteps on the sidewalk.

Tsukuge and Xiaodeng followed closely behind, while Ichinose Suyo stood in front, obviously feeling a little uncomfortable.

Her eyes flickered, and she lowered her head slightly, saying softly to Yue Ge and Gao Song Deng, "Um... there's really no need to trouble you."

There was a subtle hint of embarrassment and struggle in Su Shi's voice. It was obvious that she was not used to being taken care of by others all the time.

Yue Ge, however, still maintained a gentle smile, looking at Su Shi without flinching, and said, "It's okay, Su Shi. It's so late now, I really don't feel comfortable letting you go back alone."

Ichinose Suyo sighed slightly, frowned slightly, and felt helpless in her heart.

She turned around and looked at Yue Ge and Xiao Deng. She still couldn't understand why Yue Ge was always so familiar and even called her name without hesitation from the beginning.

She paused slightly, looked down at the ground, and thought to herself, "If it were anyone else, they would have been angry by now..."

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but shook her head, but she couldn't say no.

Yue Ge seemed to sense Su Shi's hesitation, and she quickened her pace slightly, walking up to her side. "Su Shi, we'll drop you off near your home and then leave."

"I...that's not what I was thinking..." Miss Ichinose Motoyo didn't want to say anything more in the end, and just led the way silently.

"Yue Ge...Su Shi...are you unhappy?" Xiao Deng also noticed that Su Shi's behavior seemed a little resistant, so he came up to ask.

"Eh? Is...is that so?" Yue Ge covered her mouth and looked a little surprised.

After being asked this question by Yue Ge, Xiao Deng became a little unsure: "Well... I'm not sure either... but I always feel that Su Shi is not very happy."

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At night in Bingchuan's house, the lights in the house softly shine in every corner.

Saya was concentrating on the textbook in her hand, the tip of her pen moving lightly across the paper. Suddenly, she felt thirsty, so she put down the pen, stood up and walked towards the kitchen.

She gently opened the door and walked out of her room. Her eyes accidentally fell on the clock on the wall, and a glimmer of light flashed in her eyes - it was already late.

Then she looked down at the slippers still neatly placed at the door and frowned slightly.

Sayo walked over to Hina who was watching TV and asked softly, "Hasn't Kotsuka come back yet?"

"Yeah!" Hina turned her head away from the TV screen, a gleam in her eyes, and a bright smile immediately appeared on her face: "Sister, have you finished your homework?" Her tone was filled with some anticipation and curiosity.

"No, I just came out to get a glass of water." Saya shook her head slightly, with a hint of helplessness in her tone.

"Come to think of it, Yuege has been coming back later and later lately," Hinata said thoughtfully, her brows furrowed slightly, a hint of worry in her eyes, "Why hasn't she come back today yet?"

"Maybe he's taking care of Xiao Deng or someone else. This child is always like this." Saya seemed a little accustomed to it.

Memories flooded back, and Sayo couldn't help but sigh.

Ever since Yue Ge was a child, she has been accustomed to helping others and taking care of those around her, even if she does not need such responsibility sometimes.

Although their ages are not that different, Yue Ge always plays the role of "caregiver" so naturally.

Sayo sighed softly, her gaze softening slightly as she turned to Hina.

She couldn't help but let out a helpless smile: "It seems that it's not just people of the same age, even the older sister is being taken care of by the younger sister."

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Inside the tram, Yue Ge coughed lightly, and she suddenly felt an itch on the tip of her nose, and then she couldn't help sneezing.

"Ah!"

She rubbed her nose, raised her head with a little confusion, and met the eyes of Gao Songdeng who was sitting next to her.

"Yue Ge!" Gao Songdeng immediately reached out and handed her a tissue, looking at her with concern. "Are you cold?"

Yue Ge took the tissue, wiped it gently, and shook his head slightly: "It shouldn't be... I just felt a little cold suddenly."

There was a hint of uncertainty in her tone, but she didn't take it too seriously, clearly hoping it was just a minor discomfort.

However, Gao Songdeng's brows were still furrowed, and there was still a hint of worry in his eyes. "Yue Ge... take care of yourself."

Ichinose Suyo, who was sitting opposite the two of them, watched this heartwarming scene silently, with a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.

She lowered her head and stopped talking, her fingers lightly clasping the straps of her schoolbag.

Gao Songdeng kept a concerned look on his face and asked in a low voice, "Yue Ge, do you want to see a doctor?"

Yue Ge turned around and gave Gao Songdeng a relaxed smile: "Don't worry, it should be fine. I will go back and rest for a night. I will be fine."

Coincidentally, the tram slowly stopped at the platform. People inside the carriage stood up one after another and walked towards the door, causing a slight commotion.

The seats around him gradually became empty. Yue Ge glanced around and quickly looked at Ichinose Suyo who was sitting opposite him.

She smiled slightly and patted the seat next to her: "Classmate Su Shi, come and sit here!"

Su Shi was slightly stunned, and seemed a little hesitant: "No... no need, the next stop is coming soon."

Yue Ge didn't give her a chance to refuse, her movements were quick and natural. She turned directly to Gao Songdeng and consulted with the two people beside her. They nodded and then exchanged seats.

Yuege and Xiaodeng sat next to Su Shi.

Seeing this, Su Shi sighed softly, a trace of helplessness flashed across his face, but he did not resist anymore. He just lowered his head quietly and looked out the window.

The air inside the car seemed to suddenly grow warmer. The night outside deepened, and the light from the street lamps shone through the car window, illuminating the three figures and casting a soft halo.

The atmosphere in the carriage tonight was unexpectedly calm and comfortable. Occasionally there were a few slight coughs or footsteps, but no one broke the silence.

Yue Ge turned her head slightly and looked at Su Shi secretly.

She noticed Su Shi's slightly tired look, and a trace of guilt suddenly surged in her heart: "Classmate Su Shi, you don't mind, right?"

Su Shi's eyes flashed with gentleness, and he replied softly: "It's okay, it's good to sit together."

Yue Ge's mood suddenly relaxed, the tension on her face gradually dissipated, and a relaxed smile quietly rose at the corner of her mouth.

Her eyes curved slightly into crescent shapes, the light in her eyes flickered with tiny points of light, and the corners of her mouth were slightly raised, with an unconcealable sincerity and ease.

It is no exaggeration to say that Yue Ge's smile at this moment seems to be able to warm the air around him.

She turned her head gently, looked at Su Shi, and said softly: "That's great! I was worried that Su Shi would hate me."

"..." Su Shi glanced at Yue Ge and saw the sincerity and tenderness that came from the depths of her heart. A complex emotion inexplicably surged in her heart.

She turned her eyes away again, but there were some subtle changes in her heart.

"With a smile like that... how can I even say I hate you..."

A trace of throbbing passed through Su Shi's heart, and she sighed softly.

Chapter 35: The Ichinose Family (Part 2)

Yue Ge and Xiao Deng escorted Su Shi all the way to the downstairs of her apartment building. The streets were quiet and peaceful at night, with a cool breeze blowing gently, carrying a hint of the lingering warmth of the day.

Yue Ge stopped and turned to Su Shi with a warm smile on her face: "Okay! We're here! Su Shi classmate, see you tomorrow!"

She waved her hand gently and prepared to turn and leave. However, just as she was about to take a step, her sleeve was suddenly pulled. Yue Ge was stunned for a moment, and when she turned around, she saw Su Shi lowering his head, not daring to look her in the eye, seeming a little shy and hesitant.

"We're already here... go upstairs and sit for a while." Su Shi's voice was so soft that it was almost inaudible, with a hint of barely perceptible nervousness in his tone.

Yue Ge was slightly stunned. She looked at Su Shi's lowered eyes and read the loneliness and anxiety in Su Shi's heart.

Yue Ge's smile did not change, but became even gentler. She nodded gently: "Okay, since Su Shi invited us, then we won't hesitate."

Su Shi tightened the strap of her schoolbag in her hand, but still didn't look up.

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Ichinose Suyo took out the key from her pocket and gently inserted it into the keyhole. After a slight click, she pushed open the door.

The door of the apartment slowly opened, and a faint old smell came towards me. The room was quiet, and only the dim light from the corridor came in through the crack of the door, illuminating the space in a corner of the entrance.

The light from outside the door was a little dim, illuminating the small area and casting mottled shadows on the floor.

The room was dimly lit, with almost no light from other sources, and the entire space felt empty and deserted.

The yellowed paint on the wall looked a bit old, and there was some dust and messy items piled up in the corners, as if it had not been taken care of for a long time.

There was a hint of moisture and the smell of disinfectant in the air, which seemed to reveal the hurried and simple life of the residents.

However, in this somewhat barren environment, one can still see some signs of life.

There are several pairs of shoes on the shoe cabinet next to the entrance. Although they are not neatly arranged, those pairs of shoes still exude a warm atmosphere, as if telling that this house once had liveliness and laughter.

There is also a vase of newly replaced flowers on the table. Although they are withered, a little hope can still be seen from their former vitality.

In the corner near the kitchen, there are some pots and pans.

There were some oil stains on their surface, obviously no one had cleaned them.

Su Shi didn't look back at Yue Ge and Xiao Deng, but just lowered his head, put down the key silently, and stepped lightly into the door.

She did not turn on the light immediately, but stood there silently in the dim light.

Yue Ge followed her carefully. Although he had already guessed that there was probably no one here, he still raised his voice unconsciously and said, "Excuse me!"

"Come in...my parents are not at home today." Su Shi turned his head and looked at them.

"Hit... disturb..."

This was Xiaodeng’s first time visiting a friend’s house, and she seemed a little restrained as she followed Yuege.

Ichinose Suyo walked to the refrigerator in the kitchen and gently opened the door. The light from inside cast a faint shadow on her face.

Her eyes accidentally swept over the two notes stuck on the refrigerator door.

The handwriting on the two notes was simple, but it was not difficult to see familiarity and normality.

The first note read: "I'm sorry, Sushi, Mom has a big contract to discuss today and can't come to pick you up."

Another one read: "Su Shi... Dad needs to go back to the company to work overtime tonight."

Su Shi looked at the two notes without much expression changing on her face, her eyes remained calm and composed.

Although the words were simple, a complex emotion flashed in her eyes, as if she had become accustomed to such scenes and no longer needed to feel lost.

She sighed softly, raised her hand, tore off the two notes, and threw them into the trash can next to her.

Taking a deep breath, Su Shi adjusted his mood a little and turned to look at Yue Ge and Xiao Deng.

Her face returned to calm, with a slight smile on her lips: "Would you like something to drink?"

Yue Ge smiled and replied, "A normal drink will do."

After a while, Su Shi came over with three cups of barley tea. The cups were made of simple transparent plastic material. With a gentle shake, the tea swayed slightly in the cups.

She handed three cups of tea to Yuege and Xiaodeng respectively, then picked up one for herself, looked down at the simple tea color, took a sip gently, as if trying to hide something.

"only this."

Her tone was apologetic, and her eyes didn't look directly at the other person, as if she was avoiding something.

Yue Ge picked up one of the cups, gently smelled the wheat aroma at the rim of the cup, and then put it into her mouth.

The taste of barley tea is very ordinary, and seems to be no different from the bottled tea bought on the market - there is no particularly strong aroma, only a faint barley aroma and a slight sweetness.

Yue Ge did not show any disappointment, but instead showed a warm smile.

Her eyes sparkled in the dim light, the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, and with a touch of intimacy and sincerity, she said softly, "It's delicious... Su Shi-san."

Her voice was warm and genuine, and despite the bland taste of the tea, she smiled in response.

"..."

Su Shi lowered her head, curled her lips slightly, and looked away uncomfortably.

She turned slightly and muttered softly, "Liar..." Her voice was almost inaudible, but Yue Ge could still hear it clearly.

Yue Ge shook her head slightly, her eyes filled with a warm smile. "I'm not lying! Although this drink is indeed just ordinary tea, it was brought out by Su Shi to treat me. As long as it's from your heart, I think it tastes great."

Su Shi fell silent, his eyes lowered, almost not daring to look Yue Ge in the eye.

A complex emotion suddenly surged in her heart, mixed with a hint of helplessness.

Yue Ge's sincerity stunned her - she had never met anyone like Yue Ge.

On the first day of school, she took the initiative to greet her, invited her to have lunch together, and even followed her all the way home.