Will the plagiarism girl be a substitute for the preference for women?

Let's assume for now that we weren't informed.

"What did my sister say?"

China leaned forward and asked with some curiosity.

She was indeed a little curious about how much the story would change once it reached the person involved.

However, thinking that China would pass on her words to her sister, Su Shi did not change the facts and said, "Xiangzi wants me to take good care of you."

Su Shi told the truth, and only said this one sentence. She didn't mention anything like saying "I really like Chika" in front of Xiangzi.

At this moment, China wanted to change the plan from temporarily keeping Shoko from telling her the news to telling her the news herself.

"There must be a reason behind this. Did Su Shi say she really likes me, so you want to take care of me, sister? I'm very happy about that."

China smiled, her hands cupping her chin.

"Varied……"

Su Shi pursed her lips, trying to keep her expression from turning ferocious.

They tricked me!

It turns out that Xiangzi had already informed Qiannai about the situation.

But even if she knew I said those things to Xiangzi, she would definitely think I was faking it.

The thought that it was precisely because she had said she liked China and that she had taken good care of China that she tried to make Shoko feel indebted, but instead Shoko had seized on this and ended the conversation with "If you like my sister, then form a band with my sister," made Su Shi furious.

"Cough cough..."

Su Shi leaned back in her chair, avoiding eye contact.

"Anyway, you know I'm not sincere with you. I want to see how long you can pretend to be happy to know that I'm liked."

"Is there really no sincerity at all?" China asked as she walked toward the refrigerator.

"Yes."

Su Shi listened with her eyes closed through her headphones, but then she saw Chika take a bottle of Johnnie Walker from the refrigerator.

I told you not to drink!

As soon as she said those words, she realized that they contradicted what China had wanted to confirm earlier.

"Okay, I won't drink it. As expected, Su Shi still cares about me."

With a smile, China put the bottle back and then took a bottle of soda.

"Soda too..."

Su Shi glanced at the table halfway through her sentence and saw that she had already drunk a third of the Ramune soda.

"It's better to drink less."

"Does Su Shi usually cook for herself at home and not drink beverages much?"

China then asked.

Although in reality, my mom said she would only cook when I was going home, otherwise I wouldn't go out to buy groceries and would order takeout instead.

However, Su Shi felt that if she told the truth, it would make it seem like the meal she made was special because she felt sorry for Qian Nai eating takeout, rather than because she herself couldn't stand eating takeout.

In order not to appear to be taking good care of China, Su Shi concealed the truth and said, "Yes, I made it all myself at home."

"Su Shi is so hardworking. If I lived with Su Shi, I could eat hot, freshly made meals every day."

"Don't even think about it."

As Su Shi spoke, she glanced at the time and then said:

"Okay, wait a little longer. The soup will be ready by the time I stir-fry the vegetables, so the vegetables won't get cold."

"It's okay, there's a food warmer." China pointed to the black round glass plate on the dining table.

She refused to believe that China could keep up the act and not lash out after hearing such offensive words.

At this moment, China clenched her fists, her face was grim, she bit her lip, and remained silent.

Yes! That's it, I bet he's about to start yelling at me.

Hurry up and show your true self!

Just as Su Shi was thinking this, Chi Nai curled up on the sofa, not saying a word.

"Little, little Chinatsu?"

Su Shi sensed something was wrong and turned to the side. She saw that China was hugging her legs and had a wronged expression. Her eyes were trembling and she looked like she was about to cry.

Oh no, it's a different story!

An unease welled up in Su Shi's heart.

"China, are you... are you alright?" Su Shi's voice trembled slightly. She reached out to touch China's shoulder, but stopped in mid-air.

In the past, Su Shi had seen China like this several times.

On one occasion, he gave a retort that wasn't worth offending, which was a thousand times less aggressive than the language China used to attack him. However, China, who was originally in a stronger position, became extremely sad as if she had suffered a major blow.

Another time, without saying a word, China shrank into a corner and silently shed tears.

Every time Su Shi couldn't bear to go up and comfort her, Chi Nai would say things like, "Get lost, don't bother me!"

Then Su Shi realized that she had been presumptuous and wondered why she should bother with someone who was in the wrong and looked pitiful.

But this time, it was because I couldn't stand her pretending to be gentle and insisted on provoking her. Even if I went up to comfort her and got scolded instead, it's okay, it's my fault.

Sigh, what am I doing if I have nothing better to do?

However, the situation was slightly different from what Su Shi had expected.

Chinai remained silent, offering no words of instruction or telling him to leave. She simply buried her head deeper and hugged herself even tighter.

Then, amidst the sizzling sound of the boiling soup pot, Su Shi faintly heard China sobbing.

"China, wait a minute!"

Su Shi hurriedly ran to the kitchen, turned the gas stove to low heat, and then immediately returned to the living room, grabbed some tissues, and sat down next to Qian Nai.

"I'm sorry, Chizuru! I was just joking, don't think too much about it!"

As soon as Su Shi finished speaking, the sobbing Qian Nai threw herself into Su Shi's arms.

Chapter 54 is very well-behaved.

"..."

After being suddenly embraced, Su Shi was initially surprised and at a loss for words.

After calming down a bit, looking at China with blue hair in her arms, Su Shi realized that this was a situation she had never seen before.

In the past, when China started crying, she wished that no one could get close to her.

Now, however, she throws herself into someone else's arms, seemingly seeking comfort.

This is a stark contrast to the past.

But in the past, Su Shi had somewhat hoped that China would react this way.

In the past, despite being so emotionally unstable, you would disdain others' comfort and choose to cry alone. Was it because you were afraid that your vulnerability would be exploited and taken advantage of?

There will come a day when I can't hold on any longer.

Su Shi put one arm around Qian Nai's back, and with the other hand, she slipped through Qian Nai's light blue hair and gently stroked the back of her head, as if coaxing a child:

"Little China, Su Shi is always here, don't cry, don't cry~"

"No...don't leave me..."

"I won't leave you~"

"Um……"

China sobbed, and Sose gently wiped away China's tears with a tissue.

"Five more moves to go."

China whispered.

"What five times?" Su Shi turned her head and whispered.

"nothing."

China grasped Su Shi's hand holding the tissue and gently wiped her face five more times to complete the ten-time count.

The process looked a little clumsy and awkward, even a little cute.

"Ugh, really..."

Su Shi tucked the ends of her hair behind her ear so she could see Qian Nai's face more clearly in her arms.

Her delicate, doll-like face calmed down after a bout of crying, revealing a faint, almost transparent tear stain at the corner of her pink eyes, like a dewdrop briefly lingering in the morning light.

The afterglow of the setting sun, filtering through the curtains, gently shone on her face, and the tear tracks reflected a fragile yet pure luster in the warm light.

Thankfully, you weren't as strong as your sister. No matter how many times you tried to imitate her, bearing everything alone and refusing to confide in anyone, there will come a time when you break down because you can't take it anymore.

That's why I can have you at this moment.

Even though he prides himself on being exceptional and his words are so sharp and incisive, he's still just a child who likes to throw tantrums.

After lifting China's chin with his index finger, he made China's amber pupils meet his gaze.

After China's dazed look gradually returned to normal, Su Shi gently asked, "Shall we have dinner together, China?"

China nodded slightly.

Su Shi gently released her embrace, stir-fried a simple plate of greens, and by this time the soup was almost ready.

She brought a steaming pot of beef and potato stew to the table.

Chika then brought out the vegetables, placing her hand slightly on the slightly hot plate to stimulate her weak body to walk to the table.

"Are you used to eating only potatoes as your staple food?"

Su Shi took out two small bowls and filled one for Qian Nai.

The beef in the bowl is reddish-brown, and the potatoes are golden and soft. Together, they exude a steaming aroma.

China's appetite was aroused. However, because she had just finished crying and her mouth still tasted bitter, it wasn't very easy for her to eat right now.

Su Shi knew this too. Instead of serving herself soup, she went around to behind Qian Nai's seat, massaged her shoulders, and started chatting.

"Speaking of which, we could use some of these boiled potatoes to make mashed potatoes, or we could add an egg to the mashed potatoes, along with some scallions, garlic, and soy sauce, and then fry them up – that would be delicious too! China, would you like to try it?"

“Mmm…” China responded softly.

"Okay, China, sit and wait a bit. The bitter taste in your mouth will probably disappear by the time I finish cooking."

After pressing the start button on the hot plate, Su Shi took out the potatoes from the soup and then went to the kitchen.

At first, she didn't want to put so much effort into cooking. After all, buying some good ingredients and cooking something simple would definitely satisfy Qian Nai, who often ate takeout.

But now she's in a better mood and wants to show the child her cooking skills as compensation for accidentally making the child cry.

After a while, Su Shi handed Chi Nai a plate of pan-fried mashed potatoes.

The bitterness had dissipated from Chizuru's mouth, and she almost drooled over the aroma of another dish.

When depressed, one may not have a big appetite, but is still willing to try something.

I'm just a little too lazy to do it.

As he slowly picked up the chopsticks with his right hand, Su Shi grabbed them from behind his seat.

"Little Chinat seems a bit listless, I'll feed her."

Su Shi herself found it hard to believe that this child, who had annoyed her for a whole semester, had suddenly thrown herself into her arms and cried, begging her not to leave, all because of a single word of bullying she had said.

I never expected that I would feel relieved so easily.

Honestly, I can clearly understand that the other person is overwhelmed, has abandoned their strength, and hopes to be cared for. But I find it so hard to analyze my own feelings.

Su Shi walked over Chi Nai's shoulder, picked up a potato pancake from the plate, and slowly brought it to Chi Nai's mouth.

The latter opened his mouth slightly, took a small bite, and was immediately impressed by the perfect ratio of seasonings and the frying technique.

"good to eat……"