Chapter 55.5: The Case of the Cold Big Brother Complex Sister (Fake)
The Case of the Cold Big Brother Complex Sister (Fake):
“Then I’m leaving!”
*Clang!*
“…” x2
It was the morning of Qingming Festival, and Brother rushed out in a hurry. He was wearing a very formal outfit, and his hair was still wet. He had probably only wiped it with a towel after showering, without even using a hairdryer.
Brother was in such a hurry because he was going to be late. I remembered he said yesterday that Ji Lianbing’s birthday party started at eight, and it was already almost 7:40.
“Really… Brother, he actually rushed out like that, so eager to see that girlfriend of his… Hmph!”
“He must have overslept. He didn’t even have time to make breakfast this morning, so he must have slept very soundly last night… He seems to have accumulated a lot of fatigue recently.”
He was out all night the night before last. Something must have happened. After he returned, Brother was pestered by us together, so he must have been quite tired…
It was to let Brother rest well that Keling and I didn’t sleep beside him last night.
Because if we slept beside him, he would definitely force himself to stay awake…
Even though, if Brother were willing to hold us while we slept, we wouldn’t do anything excessive… Even if we did have the thought of taking advantage of Brother, we would consider his physical condition.
Keling and I stood at the door for a while. A gust of wind blew in through the door that wasn’t completely closed. I walked over, closed the door, and then turned to Keling and said.
“Do you want to eat breakfast? I’ll make it.”
Keling pouted and shook her head in response.
“Ugh… Forget it, I’m not very hungry. Xinran-jie, you eat by yourself.”
“Okay, then forget it, I’m not hungry either.”
Neither Keling nor I had much appetite because without Brother, breakfast would also become tasteless.
“Then let’s go back and take a nap~ Hehe, I still want to sleep while hugging Xinran-jie~”
Keling put away her gloomy expression and pounced over with a giggle, hugging my waist. I rubbed her head and said.
“I’m going to get a drink of water first, you go inside.”
“Okay~ Xinran-jie, come back quickly, okay? I’ll warm the bed for you first, hehe~”
“Mm.”
Her mood… seems to have recovered.
It’s a good thing Brother comforted Keling properly the night before last. Otherwise, I really don’t know what Keling would have turned into.
Just the fact that Brother had a girlfriend already caused Keling to erupt with such strong negative emotions. If she found out about ‘that matter’… the consequences would be unimaginable.
As Dad said, it’s best not to tell anyone about this matter, and it’s best not to tell Brother either. On April Fool’s Day, I almost blurted it out while in a daze. It seems I need to be more careful in the future.
But how long can I keep it a secret… Moreover, in my heart, I actually want to tell Brother about this matter.
Although I have been constantly telling myself not to go too far for a long time, I have already received enough now. Asking for more would be too greedy…
But I still want it after all…
“Really, greedy…”
As if to suppress this feeling completely, after drinking the water in the cup, I wiped my lips and returned to the bedroom.
Keling was wrapped in the blanket, like a cute caterpillar, blinking at me.
So cute… completely unlike me.
I remember being very jealous of Keling a long time ago, but as time passed, I unconsciously started to like her.
Keling is just like her name suggests, a likable younger sister. When we’re at home, she’s the center of our lives, and Brother and I revolve around her.
So I always thought it was most suitable for her to be by Brother’s side…
However, Brother chose someone else… a rich young lady named Ji Lianbing.
I saw her once at school. She is a very beautiful person, and she is not approaching Brother with a casual intention.
I thought Brother, who would always be with us, started to change. He began to go to new places, and we were no longer the only ones by his side… Yes, this is actually a normal thing because Brother is also growing.
But I’m afraid he’ll drift further and further away from us… Perhaps Keling is more afraid than I am, which is why she’s become so anxious recently.
“Xinran-jie~ Come up quickly~”
“Mm, coming up now.”
Keling and I slept in my room last night. The bed we used to share with Brother was still there, but Keling and I squeezed onto the upper bunk last night.
Because it was the bed Brother used to sleep in.
Although the bedding was no longer the same, and Brother had moved out long ago, sleeping there somehow made me feel closer to Brother.
So, ever since Brother moved to the attic, I’ve always slept on the upper bunk.
Seeing Keling’s excited look, I knew she was thinking the same thing as me.
I also climbed up the stairs. A single bed is too cramped for two people, so Keling and I had to lie very close to each other.
“Mmm, I’m so envious of Xinran-jie. Your chest is so big~ It feels really super comfortable to rub!”
“Yours isn’t small either.”
“No! It’s far from it! Compared to mine, which I can hold in one hand, your feeling of overflowing from my fingers is much better!”
Keling slid the strap of my pajamas off her hand and then reached into my nightgown to caress my chest.
I’m already used to it, because she’s been touching me all night. Last night, I even slept with her face buried in my chest.
Seeing her blissful expression, I couldn’t help but want to hold her tighter. Is this maternal love?
“Mmm… I don’t think Brother would mind something like this…”
“Even so, if it’s big enough, you can wear more mature clothes. Then you can captivate Brother, hehe~”
“Is that so?”
“Of course it is! Men’s eyes are instinctively drawn to exposed flesh, and Brother is no exception.”
“Hmm hmm…”
I actually think Brother really doesn’t care about these things… After all, when I first touched Brother, he didn’t react to me at all…
I’m a little sleepy…
I was fondled by Keling until very late last night, so I didn’t sleep much. I’ll catch up on sleep before afternoon.
Keling was still saying something to me, but I could barely hear her anymore.
I kissed Keling’s forehead and then pushed her face into my chest. Keling immediately understood my intention, quieted down, and embraced me, closing her eyes.
“Brother is such an idiot… If he just accepted us, he could sleep in such soft arms every day…”
“…”
Perhaps, Brother is afraid of being immersed in our embrace…
…
It was already past one o’clock in the afternoon when I woke up.
Well, I can’t be greedy for this warmth anymore. It’s time to get ready.
I glanced at Keling, who was still sleeping in my arms, and couldn’t bear to wake her up. So, I jumped off the bed with her in my arms.
Since it wasn’t very high, and Keling wasn’t heavy, nothing unexpected happened.
After carrying her to the sofa in the living room, I thought for a moment and decided to tidy her hair first. I’ll make lunch later.
I took a comb and started to brush Keling’s hair. The afternoon sky seemed to have cleared up, and the sunlight shining on me felt warm.
“Mmm… warm…”
This child is truly too cute.
After I finished her hair and tied it into a ponytail with a hair tie, Keling’s eyes fluttered open. She jumped up and pounced into my arms energetically, saying.
“Thank you, Xinran-jie~ I love you the most~”
“Heh, isn’t your favorite person Brother?”
“Brother is the one I love the most~ Hehe~”
It’s that kind of distinction.
After washing up and changing clothes, I cooked curry. After Keling and I finished lunch, we rested for a while, and it was already 2:30 PM.
Keling was lying on the table, rubbing her cheeks and dejectedly asking me the same question for the twenty-second time.
“Brother still hasn’t come back?”
“Mm…”
Why hasn’t he come back yet?
It’s almost time…
Today is Qingming Festival, so the family has to go sweep the graves together.
We used to go early in the morning, but this year we decided to go after 3 PM.
One reason is that there are too many people at the crematorium recently, and the other is that it was cloudy and there was no sun in the morning.
So we had already agreed yesterday to go sweep the graves after 3 p.m….
But it’s already 2:30 PM, and Brother still hasn’t come back.
Someone like Brother, who is so punctual and keeps his promises, would prioritize tasks. And for an important matter like sweeping the graves, he would definitely rush back…
Just then, we heard the sound of a key unlocking the door. Keling and I both rushed to the hallway and looked at the entrance.
“I’m back.”
“Ah… It’s Dad who’s back.”
I thought it was Brother who had returned…
“If you show such disappointed faces, I’ll be very sad, you two.”
“Ah, sorry, we didn’t mean it like that…”
I quickly waved my hands to indicate that was not our intention. Dad also smiled and waved his hand, indicating he wasn’t bothered.
Dad hadn’t taken off his shoes and said to us from the entrance.
“Let’s go when you’re ready. Where’s Juncheng?”
“Brother went out for something. He said he would definitely be back this afternoon, but…”
“Is that so? Juncheng hasn’t come home yet…”
Dad wasn’t angry. In fact, I haven’t seen Dad angry in a long time.
He adjusted his glasses, thought for a moment, and decided.
“Then forget it, we won’t wait for him. Let’s go first.”
“Is that okay?”
“It doesn’t matter. Rather, it’s better if Juncheng doesn’t go…”
Huh? What does that mean…
Dad always treats Brother differently from Keling and me.
He is very strict with us, but very lenient with Brother. We have no complaints, but it is a bit strange, because Dad doesn’t seem like a patriarchal man.
He doesn’t have strict requirements in terms of studies and life, but in some special aspects, such as his attitude towards dealing with people and his values, he will impart lessons. That’s why Brother has become so upright and can’t even tell a lie.
Does he think education in character is more important than other things?
I’m not very sure…
While thinking about these things, Dad drove us to the crematorium.
When we arrived, Mom was already waiting for us in the parking lot.
“Mom.”
“You’re finally here. I’ve been waiting for a while, where’s Juncheng?”
“I don’t know. Brother went out this morning and hasn’t returned.”
“Hmm? Your brother actually missed an appointment? That’s really rare… Could something have happened? Husband, why don’t we call Juncheng…”
Mom suggested with a worried expression.
“Don’t worry too much. Juncheng is very mature. He knows the importance of things. If he hasn’t returned, it might be because of something more important. Don’t force him.”
“Mm… Alright then, let’s go in first.”
“Old lady~ Aren’t you busy with work today? You have time to wait for us.”
“Who are you calling an old lady! But it’s true, it’s not as busy as before…”
Mom narrowed her eyes and pinched Keling’s ear, saying angrily.
“Ouch! It hurts! Let go!”
Keling and Mom have always had this kind of relationship. Keling only occasionally shows her mischievous side when she’s with Mom. This mother and daughter pair have always been like this since they were young.
“Ah, Dad’s going ahead. Let’s hurry and follow him.”
“Really, it’s all your fault for being so noisy! Grab the bouquet and let’s go!”
Entering the cemetery, Dad had already found the spot…
“Qian, I’ve come to see you again…”
An Qian, the name of his deceased birth mother.
Dad didn’t offer flowers or incense. He just took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket and lit one… He usually doesn’t smoke. He only smokes on Qingming Festival and New Year’s Day… He smoked the entire pack until it was finished.
Then he stood silently in front of the tombstone like a statue.
Mom walked over, placed the bouquet, then went to another grave. But she only offered flowers there before returning to us.
“After all this time, he still can’t forget her… Even though I can’t remember his face anymore, Yongkang still remembers her… Sometimes I am really jealous, heh heh, jealous of a dead person…”
“Mom…”
I couldn’t help but take Mom’s hand, wanting to offer her some comfort. Mom smiled and turned her head, saying.
“It’s okay, I’m just a little sentimental. After all, it’s been more than ten years. But being able to enter his heart and become a family with you and Juncheng is the luckiest thing in my life.”
Keling came between me and Mom, gently winding her arm around mine and Mom’s, and said lively.
“That’s right! We’ll always be together!”
Mm, we’ll always be together…
Because we are a family…
…
“…”
“What’s wrong? City Lord? You suddenly covered your forehead. Are you feeling unwell?”
“It’s nothing. I just received some longing…”
“Ah, it’s Qingming Festival today, isn’t it? It’s rare to choose to sweep the graves after 3 PM… For it to affect you, that longing must be quite deep. Is it your husband? Or your child?”
“Mm… husband.”
“…Aren’t you going to see him?”
“We are separated by yin and yang now. What is there to do? The living have their own lives, and I shouldn’t disturb them.”
“Uh, but you’re not much different from a living person…”
“Of course there’s a difference. You too, don’t always forget your identity. One mistake could lead to a big problem.”
“Why are you suddenly lecturing me… Really, I’m doing this for your own good! Look at you, Mom, you look so resentful! You’re almost like Nie Xiaoqian! No wonder your name also contains ‘Qian’!”
“You mischievous girl, have your wings grown strong! I told you to call me City Lord when we’re working! Have you found any clues about the corpse theft case? Are you slacking off here!”
“Wow! So annoying! I even held back from eating the new ramen… Even though I’m worried about you!”
“Alright, really… I’m not going because even if I don’t go, I understand…”
“Understand what?”
“I won’t tell you~”
“Then can I go eat ramen?”
“No.”
“Ehhhhh~~~~~~”
“Finish your work properly, okay? Otherwise, I won’t give you dinner tonight!”
“Eh? ! ! ! Noooooo~ Mom!”
“Heh heh~ Then work hard, you little brat!”
