"Bro, I like Nianhua."
That was the first sentence Pei Yining said when she returned to her grandfather’s house. She sat beside Pei Yicheng, looked at him seriously, and declared, "Bro, you have to marry Nianhua and bring her back as my sister-in-law. She’s so amazing, Aunt Ji’s cooking is delicious too, and Nianhua’s Meicai Kourou is especially tasty."
"Nianhua also taught me how to study, especially foreign languages. I feel like I’ve improved so much, I’m definitely going to get into Beining University."
"Nianhua even takes care of me like a sister. I think, with such a wonderful girl, it would be such a waste if you let her slip by, right?"
Pei Yining’s lips never stopped moving, mentioning Nianhua with every sentence she spoke, the affection unmistakable as she placed her above everyone else.
"Are you sure you’re not harming her?" Pei Yicheng looked at her critically, his sister might be proud and aloof. Despite her lively and open demeanor, good at interacting with others, getting on well with Pei Yining was one thing, but winning her approval was entirely another matter.
In the past, there had been those who tried to get to know him through Pei Yining, but she directly rejected them, leaving them snubbed. Even if that person behaved extremely well, to Pei Yining’s liking, she just didn’t take to them.
According to Pei Yining, no matter how well they concealed it, their eyes were insincere.
"How am I harming her?"
Upon hearing this, Pei Yining immediately protested. She defended with righteous indignation, "My brother is so wonderful, and so is Nianhua. If you two got together, I think that would make life blissful and complete. Besides, even though Bro doesn’t talk much, he still cares for people. With such a fantastic brother, I think he’s perfect for Nianhua."
Pei Yicheng’s hand rested on his leg.
His eyes seemed to say: If his legs remained unable to stand, then it would indeed be harming her.
"Bro, didn’t the doctors in Xi Province say they can cure it? I believe your legs can definitely be treated," Pei Yining hurriedly said, unable to accept the fact that her excellent brother might be unable to stand for the rest of his life.
Pei Yining refused to believe this reality.
Pei Yining consoled him, saying, "Bro, you absolutely must not give up."
Pei Yicheng looked at his sister’s anxious consoling expression and couldn’t help but smile slightly. He said, "I’m going to my room to read."
Although he had taken time off from school, he hadn’t given up on his academic knowledge in the slightest.
I wish you a lifetime of Nianhua.
This reminded Pei Yicheng of the interpretation Pei Yining had given him that day. As he held the pen, he found himself writing down that sentence involuntarily, and when he finished, he stared at the line on the paper, suddenly feeling a bit lost.
"Little Yining, Yicheng said you were here, and I didn’t believe him. So you actually came?" Cheng Hao had been spending his days sweetly with Zou Yaru, coming and going early and late, completely missing Pei Yining’s presence. Moreover, since Yicheng mentioned she had gone to the Xu Family’s place, Cheng Hao felt awkward about going there to look for her.
Consequently, Cheng Hao thought Yicheng was teasing him.
Today, when Zou Yaru had to go to school, Cheng Hao came back early. The moment he saw Pei Yining in the living room, he thought he was seeing things.
"Cheng Hao, I heard from uncle that you’re enjoying life here so much that you’re reluctant to go back. With your life being so lush, how could you remember me?" Pei Yining was in the middle of memorizing foreign language vocabulary as Nianhua had taught her when she was suddenly taken aback by Cheng Hao’s familiar voice.