349: Xie Rong Weeping (2nd Update)
Even if we part ways in the future, even if we part…
Xie Zhinuan watched Xie Rong smile.
Xie Rong felt a pang of heartache and discomfort.
“I’ve known Third Brother for a long time, but I’ve never cooked for him. Wait for me, Third Brother, I’m going to cook a few dishes. Let’s have a few drinks tonight and talk about life, shall we?” Xie Zhinuan asked with a smile.
The corners of her eyes and brows were filled with laughter.
And there was a hint of indulgence and a desire to make amends.
“Sure!”
Xie Rong couldn’t have asked for more.
A breeze blew, ruffling Xie Zhinuan’s hair across her forehead, making her seem even more tender.
Xie Rong started to smile,
His sister was so good, so beautiful.
Xie Zhinuan turned and went to the kitchen, her eyes slightly reddening.
As she prepared to cook, the chefs teased her a bit, to which Xie Zhinuan responded with a smile, “Third Brother is just Third Brother, not a romantic partner!”
Third Brother is family.
A romantic partner is a lover.
From the moment Xie Rong appeared, he had recognized her, or rather, he should have confirmed her identity at Li Hengyi’s, but he hadn’t said a word about it.
Xie Zhinuan made eight dishes and stewed a soup, asking someone to bring them over.
Xie Yi had already sent it to the mute uncle.
She took two taels of Drunken Snow Brew and called Xie Rong to sit down.
“I’ve always felt you’re a bit different today!” Xie Rong whispered gently.
“…” Xie Zhinuan raised an eyebrow, “Really? In what way am I different?”
“I can’t pinpoint it, but I feel it. You want to say something but you don’t. Zhinuan, if there’s anything troubling you, you must tell me. I’m your Third Brother. A brother should always stand by his sister, no matter what happens. Brothers are meant to be biased!”
Xie Zhinuan’s nose felt sore and uncomfortable.
She looked down as her eyes started to turn red.
If only… if only he were her real brother. If only… if only she hadn’t taken over the original owner’s body…
Xie Zhinuan lifted her eyes and raised her cup, “Thank you, Third Brother. Here’s to you!”
“Alright, let’s drink to that!” Xie Rong raised his cup.
He touched cups with Xie Zhinuan and downed his drink in one gulp.
Xie Zhinuan was about to drink too.
“Wait a moment!” Xie Rong said softly.
Xie Zhinuan held her cup, slightly startled.
Xie Rong reached out, wiping away the tears at the corner of Xie Zhinuan’s eyes, “What’s wrong, silly girl? Why are you crying all of a sudden?”
“…”
Xie Zhinuan quickly turned her head away.
“I’m not crying. It’s just the alcohol is a bit strong; it stings the nose and eyes!”
“So you’re not crying. It’s just the alcohol stinging!” Xie Rong quickly agreed,
and picked up his chopsticks to start eating.
“Hmm, this is delicious!”
“This too is very tasty!”
He had always been a bit of a glutton, and now he couldn’t stop eating.
Xie Zhinuan took care of adding food to his bowl and pouring his wine.
Xie Rong was in charge of eating and drinking. Xie Zhinuan only had one cup of Drunken Snow Brew, and the rest went into his stomach.
“…”
Xie Rong slumped over the table.
Drunk and muddled.
Xie Zhinuan approached, helped him to the couch slowly, and softly called out, “Third Brother!”
“…”
Xie Rong opened his eyes, gazed at Xie Zhinuan, and started to smile foolishly.
“Nuannuan, you are Nuannuan!” he murmured softly, and tears began to flow uncontrollably.
“I’m sorry, I’m sorry, Third Brother didn’t mean to lose you, I shouldn’t have hidden away at home, not leaving for so many years. I should have come to find you sooner. If I had looked for you sooner, you wouldn’t have been hurt. Do you know? Mother recognized at first glance that Xie Shuyue wasn’t you. She knew right away!”
“Mother told me to find you, and now that I’ve finally found you, I don’t dare to tell you. I can’t say a single word!”
Chapter 351