Shu Yu slept lightly; he dressed himself slowly and methodically before heading out to wash up.
Yue Ning went to the kitchen to pour a cup of water for Third Brother and noticed something odd about the atmosphere between Dong Huiying and Yixuan.
Baobao seemed to be avoiding Yixuan?
Although the two had a clear division of labor, with one handling the wok and the other assisting, their coordination was perfectly in sync. However, something felt off. Maybe it was because Dong Huiying usually had a smile on her face when she was with her sixth brother, but today she seemed distracted?
Yue Ning’s gaze flickered.
Dong Huiying asked suspiciously, "What’s wrong?" His constant staring made her uncomfortable.
Yue Ning quickly said, "It’s nothing; Third Brother is thirsty. I just came to pour him a cup of water. He’s waiting for me, so I’ll deliver the water to him first and come back to help you with the fire later!"
Afterward, he darted back to his room, nearly colliding with Eldest Brother.
Shu Yu rolled up his sleeves, ready to wash up, and saw Yue Ning’s hurried figure, lightly asking, "What’s the matter with you, all in a fluster?"
Yue Ning’s eyes flickered, "Nothing, nothing at all!" As if afraid that Eldest Brother would keep asking, he slipped away quickly.
By the time Yue Ning entered the room, Shujun was still snuggled in the blankets, squinting like a red fox that had just woken up.
He wiggled inside the blankets and then grunted for Yue Ning to hand him the water.
Yue Ning looked like he was on the verge of saying something.
After taking a sip of water, Shujun asked with a half-smile, "What’s the matter, got something to say?" This guy’s thoughts were too transparent, his emotions all over his face.
Yue Ning stuttered, "Third Brother, Baobao seems... to be having a tiff with Yixuan?"
He suddenly lowered his voice, asking sneakily, "What do you think is really going on between them? I remember she used to really like Yixuan!"
At least compared to the other brothers at home, Baobao’s attitude towards Yixuan was the most special. Perhaps even she hadn’t noticed it herself, like how her smile would become wider and her tone gentler whenever Yixuan was mentioned. These subtle details were all picked up by her brothers.
Shujun narrowed his eyes, "Really?"
Yue Ning quickly replied, "When I went to pour your water earlier, I noticed she wasn’t really looking at Yixuan, and the atmosphere was just weird. I think they must have had a falling out!"
Shujun patted his head with a teacher-like demeanor, "Good, your brain finally works this time."
"Don’t pat my head; I’m not a kid anymore." Yue Ning scowled as he pushed Shujun’s hand away, then his eyes glinted. He didn’t quite know how to describe his current feelings. It seemed like something had happened between Dong Huiying and Yixuan, but he wasn’t worried at all; in fact, he felt somewhat happy?
Shujun leisurely finished his bowl of water and then rubbed his chin, looking sly.
Shujun had thought that his silly little brother might never wise up until he died, but lately, for some reason, his IQ had soared, and now he even had a few tricks up his sleeve, which amused Shujun.
However, since it concerned that little woman of the household, he thought it best to have a look. Of course, he wouldn’t admit that he was actually going to enjoy the show.
If anyone asked who Shujun was most jealous of, it would undoubtedly be his sixth brother Yixuan.
He knew deep down that because Yixuan always appeared gentle and courteous, with impeccable manners while interacting with others, he had been extremely popular since childhood, and the elderly in the village had a fondness for the obedient and sensible Yixuan.
However, don’t be fooled by Yixuan’s gentle demeanor and seemingly obedient nature; in fact, he had a lot going on inside.