Chapter 31

The group packed up and went to Sir Sun's residence.

On the road, Prefect Sun arranged for people to properly send the other young masters back to their mansions.

Two of the children still had wounds on their faces, so we needed to send someone over to explain the situation clearly, lest their parents misunderstand.

Qingzhou Prefecture lies in the Jiangnan area; compared to other prefectural cities, it is far more prosperous.

Prefect Sun's mansion is quite magnificent.

Compared to the inn where Sui Sui had stayed before, Prefect Sun's home was like a grand palace.

Seeing it, the country bumpkin Sui Sui almost gasped.

Seeing his sister curiously looking around, Feng Xuanrui felt a bit sour: 'Sis, this is nothing; when we get back to Jing Cheng, take a look at our Qi Wangfu—that's truly magnificent!'

Prefect Sun: ……

If my mansion were more magnificent than the prince's palace, my body and brain would probably have already split apart, each going its own way!

Sui Sui didn't understand, but she trusted her brother, so she obediently nodded.

But her eyes couldn't help but look around curiously.

That pavilion is lovely; that rockery looks grand; plus the flowers, grass, and pond…

They clearly haven't been to many places, yet the scenery they see is very pleasant.

Perhaps it's because the hazy night makes things unclear; everything in the flickering candlelight becomes ethereal, looking even more charming.

Sun Ronglin successfully brought his sister back to the residence; he was so happy he almost wanted to move out all the household goods.

But a child's belongings are mostly toys and such.

Sun Ronglin is terrible at studying; the type that, when academics are brought up, could make his own father die of anger—a real poor student.

So, share books?

That's impossible!

Toys, toys, still toys!

Little wooden horse, wooden donkey, Nine Linked Rings, Lu Ban Lock…

All kinds of small toys filled two large boxes.

Various kinds of little wooden horses and the like required three or five servants to carry them together.

Where has Sui Sui ever seen such a scene?

Feng Xuanrui's main base isn't here, so the things he can bring out from the inn are quite limited.

At this moment, Sun Ronglin shared, and Sui Sui was left dumbfounded.

"Sis, do you like this? I'm giving it to you!"

"And this one, I'm giving it to you too!"

"Sis, you like what? Just pick whatever you want!"

……

Xiao Pangzi's rare generosity made the Qiu brothers beside him gasp.

They are actually cousins; before, when they asked, the older cousin wouldn't give.

I only wish they were my sister!

But the sister is kinda cute!

The Qiu brothers cautiously observed Sui Sui, as if she were a fragile item.

The two looked at Sui Sui's bald head, her thin, weak little face, and her beautiful big eyes.

After a while, the older brother Qiu Ping quietly said, 'Sis is too thin; she needs to eat more.'

The younger brother Qiu An chimed in: 'Right, that's how the older cousin should be—strong for fighting!'

Qiu Ping hearing that was unhappy: 'How can sis fight? With us around, she doesn't need to fight; we'll protect her!'

Qiu An realized his mistake, quickly nodding: 'Right, right, right, Father said we are men, we must protect women and children!'

……

At this moment, Feng Xuanrui couldn't be bothered with the Qiu brothers' muttering.

Because Sun Ronglin is just too good at this!

Toys, okay?

Sis likes them, right?

Here!

Sis is too thin?

Need to fatten her up?

Eat!

……

Feng Xuanrui gritted his teeth: 'Xiao Pangzi, you're playing mind games!'

Sui Sui was still dazzled by the toys Sun Ronglin had shared.

How could a country bumpkin from a mountain village have ever seen so many good things?

After keenly sensing her brother's mood, Sui Sui quickly turned her head, pattering over to Feng Xuanrui, lightly tugging his sleeve and shaking it: 'Brother, are you not happy?'

The young boy doesn't understand; Sui Sui's past survival environment gave her a sensitive mind and keen intuition.

Being asked by his sister, Feng Xuanrui felt both sour and happy.

He actually also wished Sui Sui had more people doting on her.

Sis has suffered too much.

But privately he thought: Sis is his own sister; why should others come to interfere?

The contradiction tugged at his heart, Feng Xuanrui shook his head, then nodded.

Sui Sui was bewildered.

Is this happy or not happy?

Sui Sui didn't understand, but she thought Brother probably didn't like her playing with other brothers.

Then she won't play with other brothers!

She only likes Brother alone!

Sui Sui no longer interested in those toys, but obediently stayed by Feng Xuanrui's side.

Seeing Sui Sui like this, Feng Xuanrui felt distressed again.

He felt, he really deserved to die!

Isn't it good that many people dote on the little sister?

Feng Xuanrui, who wanted to slap himself twice, quickly adjusted his mindset and said with a smile: "Little sister, do you want to know how to play with these things?"

Is Brother happy again?

Sui Sui looked at Feng Xuanrui doubtfully, then shook her head.

How could she understand something she had never seen before?

Thinking of this, Sui Sui lowered her head somewhat dejectedly, voice small, with regret: "Will Brother think Sui Sui is very stupid?"

Feng Xuanrui instinctively denied: "How could it be?"

Seeing his sister's dejected little head, Feng Xuanrui took Sui Sui's hand, sat at the table, picked up a Nine Linked Rings, and demonstrated to Sui Sui: "Little sister, look, this thing is called Nine Linked Rings, we need to..."

Sun Ronglin saw that the sister's attention had all been taken by Feng Xuanrui, somewhat unhappy he pursed his lips: "I bet you can't solve it!"

Feng Xuanrui originally just wanted to demonstrate, but being provoked by Sun Ronglin, he immediately stuck out his neck and said: "How impossible? I'm the best!"

Sun Ronglin, being contrary: "Really? I don't believe it!"

"Wait until I solve it, then you'll cry!"

"Really? I don't believe it!"

……

The two people, talking and talking, ended up arguing again.

Then, the two started a competition to solve the Nine Linked Rings.

The Qiu brothers were on the side cheering, Sui Sui worriedly looked at Feng Xuanrui.

After the time of one incense stick, neither had solved the Nine Linked Rings; Feng Xuanrui was hungry, Sun Ronglin also hungry.

The two youths glanced at each other, mocked each other, then honestly went to eat.

Liu Dafu had anticipated that Feng Xuanrui would be hungry; not eating properly at night, it's no wonder he's hungry!

However, he had just recovered from illness, so his diet should still be light, and it's also a late-night snack; Liu Dafu suggested eating something easy to digest.

Prefect Sun had the kitchen cook some noodles for the children.

The other kids are fine; they fought, had high activity, consumed more.

But regarding Sui Sui, Liu Dafu was uneasy, came over specially to ask: "Sui Sui, are you hungry?"

Afraid the little child would be embarrassed and dare not speak, Liu Dafu quickly added: "You have to tell Grandfather the truth."

Sun Ronglin, listening on the side, whispered to Feng Xuanrui: "This grandfather speaks so kindly."

Feng Xuanrui glanced at him, hummed: "He's a doctor, giving injections is fine."

After hearing that, Sun Ronglin instinctively shifted his position, creating a bit of distance from Liu Dafu.

At this moment, no matter how cute the sister is, there's no way to let Sun Ronglin get closer to the doctor!

(End of chapter)