Chapter 5: Having a Brother Is Great

Feng Xuanrui's bold words sounded grand, but when he actually grabbed a branch as a cane and went down the mountain, he realized the thing looked simple but was really hard.

At least, for him, a young master who had never suffered, it was difficult.

If he couldn't manage the force point, one or two steps were fine, but as the steps increased, he began to fall.

Sui Sui stood beside him, and when she saw Feng Xuanrui fall for the third time, her face turned pale: "... Would you like me to help you, brother?"

As soon as she said that, Feng Xuanrui let out a "Ha": "Forget it, you're not even half my height—how could you hold me up? I can't even reach you."

Hearing that, Sui Sui deliberately stood next to Feng Xuanrui and carefully compared.

Feng Xuanrui was about one and a half times as tall as Sui Sui.

Sui Sui's frame was slight; standing beside his sturdy body, the contrast was especially obvious.

Looking up at her brother's expressive brows and eyes, Sui Sui nodded obediently: "Yes, brother, you're too tall."

The little girl's overly obedient look made Feng Xuanrui somewhat unwilling to harden his heart; he reached out and tapped her little head: "Little dummy, you don't even realize you've been tricked."

After saying that, he himself froze first.

At this moment, isn't he just deceiving the little dummy into going home with him to be his sister?

When he realized this, Feng Xuanrui felt a bit guilty.

But soon he straightened up with righteous confidence: Sui Sui's uncle doesn't want her anymore, her parents are dead—if he doesn't take her home, wouldn't she really end up as a little beggar?

Feng Xuanrui adapted over half a day and could barely walk a stretch leaning on a branch.

The big and the small walked and stopped for half a day, finally seeing the path down the mountain.

Feng Xuanrui cleverly echoed Sui Sui's words, learned roughly which direction her home lay, deliberately adjusted his route, and went elsewhere.

Even if it meant a detour, he had to avoid that village.

The uncle's family was so ruthless, clearly intending to let Sui Sui die in the back hills—if they went back, wouldn't they be walking straight into a net?

So, change location.

Anyway, Feng Xuanrui doesn't know anyone, and his useless servants wouldn't know when they could find him.

All they could do for now was look around to see if there were any dilapidated thatched huts or ruined temples nearby.

The village where Sui Sui lived was called Red Leaf Village, a particularly remote small village under Qingzhou Prefecture.

Around here, not to mention ruined temples—you couldn't even see a new one.

The two walked a winding route for half a day; seeing the sky darken, they finally arrived at an unfamiliar village.

Sui Sui's past life trajectory was all in Red Leaf Village.

To the outside world, she knew nothing.

Feng Xuanrui didn't bother to ask; seeing Sui Sui's nervous little gaze, he knew they had not come to her former village.

Thus, Feng Xuanrui felt relieved.

Apparently their bad luck had run out, and they spotted a dilapidated thatched hut at the village edge.

Inside and out, weeds grew in patches; although it was spring, the plants weren't lush.

Feng Xuanrui observed for half a day, found the household truly empty, and then brought Sui Sui inside.

Although the house was practically collapsed, squeezing in still left a corner that could barely shelter them enough to get through the night.

Feng Xuanrui thought, if by tomorrow morning his servants still couldn't find him,

after he returns to the capital, he'll send them to the Southwest Quarry!

After walking all the way, Feng Xuanrui didn't mind the dirt and plopped down carelessly.

Sui Sui was tired and hungry, and still had injuries on her body.

But the spring night was chilly; without a fire, they would have a hard time getting through the evening.

So, Sui Sui looked nearby for branches, old wood, and weeds.

After searching for half a day, she faced a problem.

Lighting the fire.

The System realized, this was finally the place where it could show its worth.

【Listen to me, Sui Sui, drilling wood to make fire is really simple!】

【I'll teach you!】

As soon as the System finished speaking, Feng Xuanrui pulled a fire striker from his pocket.

System: ……

Sui Sui silently thanked Le Le in her heart, then began to start the fire.

Their firewood was scarce; Sui Sui still wanted to go out to gather more, but Feng Xuanrui stopped her: "No need, my clothes are thick—I'll share some with you."

Saying that, he also took off the armor inside and threw it to Sui Sui.

Sui Sui fumbled to catch it, but instead of rushing to act, she lifted her head to look at Feng Xuanrui: "Brother, give it all to me—what about you?"

While speaking, Sui Sui again tried to pass the armor over.

Feng Xuanrui raised his hand and pushed it back: "Just wear it if you want to—I'm strong and vigorous, full of fire; what can a little night wind do to me?"

Sui Sui didn't really understand, but she knew her brother was looking out for her.

Having a brother is really great!

Actually, Sui Sui also has several older cousins.

But they either cut her hair or shoot her with a slingshot.

Third Elder Cousin even once stripped off her clothes.

At that time, the aunt stood by watching, not only not stopping but also cursing, saying she was so young she'd already be seductive, and when she grew up she'd definitely be a wanton woman, bringing shame to the Old Chen Family.

She had many older cousins, but Sui Sui didn't like them.

Before, Sui Sui didn't know what a real brother was like.

But after seeing Feng Xuanrui, Sui Sui thought, if she had a brother, she hoped he would be like this.

Gurgle!

Sui Sui, who had eaten a meal yesterday but had not eaten anything today, finally couldn't stand it, and her stomach started growling.

Hearing the sound, Feng Xuanrui glanced at Sui Sui, then began to feel around in his bosom.

After feeling around for a while, the young boy's face began to darken.

Great, the snacks I brought have all fallen out.

After feeling around for most of the day, he only found two PreservedFruit in his pouch.

These were given to him by the medicine boy beside the physician last month, when he was sick and disliked taking medicine.

They've been sitting like this for so long, I don't know if they've gone bad.

Feng Xuanrui, with a dark face, took out the PreservedFruit and handed them to Sui Sui.

Sui Sui didn't recognize this thing, and she looked blankly at her brother.

Feng Xuanrui lifted his chin: "This is all we have; eat it for now, and tomorrow we'll figure something out."

Oh, it's food.

Sui Sui understood, then shook her head: "Brother, you eat it; I'm not hungry."

Gurgle!

At this moment, her stomach uncooperatively growled again.

Feng Xuanrui leaned over, placed the PreservedFruit in her hand, and said, "Alright, hurry up and eat it, then go to sleep."

Feng Xuanrui was also a bit hungry; this noble young master had never endured such hardship.

If it were normal times, he would surely be crying while clutching his clothes.

But, no, his sister is still here.

If he cried, wouldn't his sister panic to death?

Hold it in!

But, no!

His tears are completely uncontrollable!

Feng Xuanrui turned his head away sharply and quickly wiped his tears.

Sui Sui furtively glanced at her awkward brother, carefully took one PreservedFruit, and gently placed it in her mouth.

The taste is great!

Sui Sui had never eaten sugar before, so she didn't know what sweetness tasted like.

But the fragrant sweet taste was full of a healing feeling.

Even just a taste made one feel extremely satisfied.

Sui Sui's beautiful almond eyes widened, becoming round and adorable.

The system, watching this scene in the consciousness space, felt its heart about to melt.

Sniffle!

The little one is truly adorable!

【Sui Sui, bedtime story time is here; get ready to welcome the auntie or uncle who will tell you a story?】