Chapter 65: with translation of chapter title

Doctor Liu's affectionate attitude and gentle voice largely soothed Sui Sui's unease.

Feng Xuanrui also chimed in from the side, saying, "This piece is mediocre in craftsmanship and outdated in style; it's barely wearable. Sister, don't worry about it—once we return to Jing Cheng, Brother will get you something better!"

The young master's words left no room for agreement.

However, Doctor Liu felt that soothing Sui Sui at this moment was quite appropriate.

So he chuckled and continued, "Sui Sui, you have a brother, Grandfather Liu who dotes on you, and Uncle Prince Qing; when we return to Jing Cheng, there will be even more people who love you, and many more who will give you gifts—let's just gradually get used to it."

Feng Xuanrui listened, nodded in agreement, and said, "Exactly, exactly, our residence still has six idiots; when we get back home, if they don't bring you gifts, Brother will chase them down one by one with this dagger!"

Upon hearing the word 'kill,' Sui Sui's little face turned deathly pale.

Seeing her like that, Feng Xuanrui quickly corrected himself, "Brother meant fighting, not actual killing."

They're all brothers, even if they have different mothers, but we can't really kill each other.

Besides, there's no deadly feud between us!

Sui Sui thought fighting was wrong, yet she also felt that everything her brother said was correct.

She agonized for a long while, but in the end she said nothing, merely nodding obediently.

Prince Qing's side had already packed up; he glanced at the sky and said in a low voice, "Although we're leaving a bit late, we will certainly reach the residence before nightfall."

Nanqiao County is not far from Wen Zhou's residence.

Doctor Liu calculated the time in his mind, felt it was about right, and they also finished preparing to set out.

The weather was fine, so they could also enjoy the scenery along the way.

When they arrived at Wen Zhou's residence, it happened to be dusk.

The setting sun cast its glow, bathing the land in rosy light, suffusing the entire residence with a beautiful, frost‑kissed scarlet splendor.

Sui Sui stepped down from the carriage and immediately saw this beautiful scenery.

The little girl couldn't hold back and exclaimed, "Wow~"

Feng Xuanrui had long been accustomed to such scenery.

But since his sister liked it, he imitated her, saying, "Wa‑wa~~~"

Feng Xuanrui thought that if he really stopped to look closely at the scenery, it was still quite pretty.

He wanted to recite a poem to express the beauty of this scene.

After straining for a while, he could only manage two words: "Really beautiful!"

Prince Qing, listening on the side, frowned and said, "When we return to Jing Cheng, study your books properly!"

Feng Xuanrui obediently accepted the lecture.

Sui Sui listened on the side, her eyes full of envy.

Studying!

Only the grandson of the village elder's family receives such treatment.

So, Brother is really awesome!

The time wasn't too late; after Doctor Liu and Prince Qing discussed it, they decided to take the two children out to find a restaurant for dinner.

Wen Zhou's residence still boasts many specialty dishes.

First they found an inn and confirmed it, then they went to the nearest restaurant.

Originally they had intended to go to a private room on the second floor.

However, while walking on the first floor, Sui Sui suddenly felt a very mysterious sensation.

It might be the kind of feeling Le Le described—especially eager and anticipatory.

This made her tug at Feng Xuanrui's hand and ask anxiously, "Brother, can we sit there?"

Sui Sui was referring to the table near the cashier's counter, where four men dressed as merchants were seated.

Prince Qing didn't care, Feng Xuanrui felt slightly disdainful, and Doctor Liu had some reservations.

But Sui Sui rarely showed such boldness in expressing her wish; Doctor Liu felt that outright refusing might discourage the child.

He glanced at Prince Qing, who shrugged, indicating he didn't mind; this reassured Doctor Liu, who waved his hand, pointed to that spot, and told the attendant, "Just that table."

The attendant cheerfully led them over.

The attendants had already naturally formed a group, found a nearby spot, and seated themselves.

After sitting down, Sui Sui curiously stared at the four men.

The four men were all burly fellows with big beards, their faces bearing the weathered look of years.

At first, Sui Sui didn't dare to look much.

But the feeling in her heart was again quite mysterious.

Perhaps it was urging Sui Sui to look.

She thought, "Just a quick glance should be fine, right?"

She glanced once and saw nothing amiss.

Sui Sui then boldly took another look.

Another look, then yet another.

Then she locked eyes with the large eyes of one of the burly men.

Sui Sui was startled, instinctively ducking behind Feng Xuanrui.

Feng Xuanrui thought the table's guests were teasing Sui Sui; the young teenager widened his eyes and glared fiercely in that direction.

The four burly men had originally been drinking with grim faces.

They noticed a little girl secretly watching them, and were also a bit curious.

After being glared at by Feng Xuanrui, they didn't get angry.

They were merchants who had traveled south and north for many years, and had long since honed a keen eye.

Feng Xuanrui looks like a young master from a wealthy family, not to be provoked.

Moreover, his childish behavior doesn't warrant anger.

After Feng Xuanrui glared a few times, he turned his head again and gently patted Sui Sui's back, comforting her: "Little sister, don't be scared, I'm your brother."

I'm your brother!

These four words made Sui Sui brave again.

She still remembered Le Le's words, so she poked her head out again to look at the four sturdy men.

They resumed drinking, no longer paying attention to the two children's curious gazes.

After Sui Sui's gaze swept over them a few times, it landed on the bag beside one of the sturdy men's legs.

At the moment her gaze met the bag, the mysterious feeling deep in Sui Sui's heart reached its peak.

She thought: at this moment, what she wanted most was that bag.

Or rather, it was the contents of that bag.

Sui Sui didn't dare say it out loud for now, so she could only express it to the system.

【Le Le, I want that bag!】

The system, following the direction Sui Sui pointed, conducted a check.

Then it laughed.

Potatoes!

That bag actually contained potatoes!

Although some had already rotted!

However, according to its detection, there was still about half a bag of potatoes that could be salvaged!

Great Summer doesn't even have potatoes yet!

Once this high-yield crop appears, the benefits for Great Summer will be considerable!

After figuring it out, the system gently encouraged Sui Sui.

【Sui Sui, be a bit braver!】

【If you want something, you must boldly say it out loud; otherwise only brother or Liu Ye Ye will know!】

Sui Sui originally didn't dare, but Le Le said it like that.

Or else, just say it?

The little girl took a breath, then took another breath.

She took several breaths, then relaxed.

In the end, she still didn't dare to speak.

Feng Xuanrui didn't notice; right now he was preparing bowls and chopsticks for his little sister.

Raising a little sister requires meticulous care!

Feng Xuanrui felt that he was making a little progress each day.

Doctor Liu Dafu carefully noticed Sui Sui's hesitation.

He leaned in and asked softly: "Sui Sui, what's wrong? Do you want something to eat? Just say it boldly!"

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