Chapter 920: Childhood Sweethearts at 14

You're full of vigor, don't sleep hugging your brother—look how hot you've made Song Xu.

Liu Ou grabbed two sheets of paper to wipe Song Xu's sweat, and she just handed them to Jin Chen.

She was a bit stunned, watching Jin Chen gently wipe the sweat from Song Xu's forehead, then she picked up a palm-leaf fan and waved it lightly.

Song Xu's body can't tolerate prolonged drafts; a big tree was planted in the courtyard, the room isn't hot either, and when sleeping, not to mention air conditioning, even an electric fan can't be turned on.

Therefore, during naps, Jin Chen habitually places a palm-leaf fan by his hand, even though it's now inconvenient for him to sleep himself.

"Xiao Chen, come out, Mother has something to ask you." Liu Ou lowered her voice.

The doting expression on her son's face was extremely familiar to Liu Ou, exactly the same as when her husband first pursued her.

"Okay."

Jin Chen carefully moved Song Xu out of his embrace, propped himself up with his hands and rose; Song Xu sensed the movement in his sleep and stirred dazedly.

"Be good, it's fine, go back to sleep."

Hearing the familiar voice, Song Xu sank back into sleep.

This scene was still fully observed by Liu Ou, her suspicions growing clearer.

The two came to the courtyard; leaves rustled in the wind, sunlight filtered through the tree shadows, casting shimmering light across the blue‑brick ground.

Just as he sat on the stone bench, Jin Chen shifted his butt, then stood up again, his buttocks sore from the heat.

"What does Mother want to say?"

Liu Ou organized her wording, trying to make what she said less confrontational.

"Xiao Chen, Mother asks you: your kindness toward Song Xu… has it already exceeded what brothers should have?"

Jin Chen hummed and nodded.

"I like Xiao Yu'er."

Liu Ou: "……

He admitted it rather quickly.

On the contrary, it left her a bit speechless.

Liu Ou rubbed her brow, a little headache, "Dad and Mom aren't old‑fashioned; they won't force you to like a particular gender, but… Song Xu…"

She wanted to speak but stopped: "You know Song Xu's family situation; his family is also prominent in Jing Shi, but now, because of his poor health, he's been kept here."

"Who knows—when he grows up he may have to return to Jing Shi to inherit the family estate; by then your statuses will be unequal, and you're proud—what can we do?"

Jin Chen remained candid: "Mother, I've seriously considered everything you said."

He turned, gazing at the tree shadows, lowered his voice: "So I proposed to Father that I undertake a project to learn the company's affairs."

Liu Ou was surprised, then after a moment she realized and shook her head with a light laugh: "Turns out you want to do a project because of this."

After all, she was still surprised; this rascal used to dote on Song Xu but never sought improvement, yet now brotherly love has turned into affection, and he's learned to strive.

"If this adolescent affection truly helps you recognize your shortcomings and strive to catch up with Song Xu, it's not a bad thing."

Liu Ou felt much relieved, thinking, why be so surprised?

These two kids have been together since childhood; up to now, their longest separation has been less than half a month, and they know and rely on each other the most.

Moreover, they are still young, their feelings are just budding, so naturally they develop a bit more affection for each other.

Who knows—future variables could be even greater.

"Alright, Mother knows your choice—go rest; a hundred days to heal tendons and bones, you must properly recuperate, or you'll end up like Yang Guo."

"A hundred days to heal tendons and bones."

Jin Chen often heard this saying during later holidays, accompanied by various nourishing bone soups and nutrient porridges.

But Song Xu felt his brother must be a natural talent.

He recovered completely in one and a half weeks; if he weren't so quick, the doctors would have wanted to keep him for study.

Although summer is long, for students the vacation always seems to pass quickly.

In the blink of an eye, it was time to return to school.

Jin Shu drove the car, taking the two children to school to register.

Mu Henian, taking advantage of his increasingly good relationship with Cheng Huai, often followed him shamelessly to the Jin family for free meals; the first meal left him conquered by Jin Shu's cooking.

Afterward, it escalated uncontrollably; the three formed four teams, even though Jin Chen often traded barbs with Mu Henian, neither could stand the other.

While helping Cheng Huai move his luggage into the dorm, Mu Henian was still thinking on the way whether to swap rooms with the other person.

But upon stepping into the bedroom, his slight hesitation instantly killed the thought of staying.

Besides Cheng Huai, he cannot accept sharing a room with anyone to sleep.

The noble, icy CEO Mu Henian sighed.

The trio naturally shared the same class and dorm; in the four‑person room there was also a boy from the neighboring Class Six.

Cheng Huai entered the dorm and eagerly shared with them.

"Henian is awesome! The school has no single rooms, yet he managed to get a single room in the faculty building!"

Having already prepared Song Xu's bed, Jin Chen, resting in his seat, said: "Oh, the evil capitalist."

Mu Henian put his luggage down, gave Jin Chen a sideways glance: "Don't be sour, the flavor's about to overflow."

Jin Chen: "What do I have to be sour about? I can live together with my beloved Xiao Yu'er."

"Unlike someone who can only help carry luggage and has no chance to enter the dorm at night."

Mu Henian: "……

His back teeth were almost grinding to pieces.

【First round, the protagonist attacks and loses!】

Mu Henian quickly found a point to counterattack, sneering: "That someone isn't any better either—he may be fierce, but I haven't seen any substantive action from him."

"Brotherly love is nice."

Jin Chen: "……"

He hasn't arrived yet!

【Second round, Host narrowly lost!】

0731 giggled.

Song Xu and Cheng Huai exchanged doubtful glances, then both shrugged.

I don't know what those two are arguing about again.

Jin Chen suddenly howled, "Xiao Yu'er! Come quick, let brother take a look, this arm is feeling numb again."

Song Xu hurriedly got off the bed, "What's going on? Didn't the doctor say everything had already recovered?"

He was very worried, and being embraced by Jin Chen around the waist, he instinctively sat on his lap, the posture intimate.

"I don't know, maybe you just got tired; give brother a massage."

Jin Chen contentedly hugged the person, his head resting on the neck, and gave Mu Henian a provocative look.

"I dare to have intimate contact, you go ahead then."

Mu Henian: "……Why don't you die from pain."

Damn dead green tea.

Bang!

The dormitory door was pushed open; before the person even entered, the voice started shouting.

"Report——Brother Chen! Urgent intel!"

Chu Han came rushing in, sitting on his luggage.

Jin Chen kicked it aside, "Speak quickly if you have something."

"Hey."

Chu Han, upon seeing Mu Henian, was so startled he forgot what to say: "How have I never seen this hero before?"

Cheng Huai: "He's our class's new classmate, came to our dorm to hang out a while."

"Oh oh! That's how it is! Welcome, warmly welcome!"

Chu Han tossed his luggage aside by the cabinet, clapped his hands and said: "I just went to the teaching building to help our homeroom teacher deliver something, and I heard the Director of Discipline making a phone call there!"