TSFLIP Chapter 440

“You’re right,” Ji Mian said. “Heroes never talk about their injuries, because…”

“They don’t want others to worry,” Fengguang finished brightly, beaming. “Big Brother, I’m returning to my room to heal now. You can’t tell anyone I twisted my ankle, okay?”

“Alright, it’s a promise—just between us.”

She waved, limping for a few steps before remembering she couldn’t let anyone see she was hurt. So she straightened her posture and forced herself to walk normally.

Ji Mian watched her small figure disappear around the hallway corner, the warmth in his eyes slowly fading.

They said Xia Chao was a brilliant businessman admired by all… so why was his daughter so easy to fool?

Honestly, she was the easiest person to manipulate he’d ever met. So much so that for a split second, he almost felt guilty about it.

Almost.

Heh… “guilt” was just a joke.

Someone without a conscience couldn’t feel guilty even if they tried.

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September rolled around, and with the collective groans of students everywhere, the new school year finally arrived.

Fengguang grumbled about the school uniform—a plain white blouse and plaid skirt—and refused to put it on until the nanny coaxed her for a good while. By the time she finally got in the car, Ji Mian and Ji You had already been waiting half an hour.

But there wasn’t a trace of impatience on Ji Mian’s face. Instead, he praised, “Fengguang, you look really nice in that uniform. If waiting thirty minutes means I get to see such an adorable little sister, I’d be happy to wait even longer.”

The six-year-old girl blushed bright red.

See? She didn’t catch the sarcasm at all. Really, she was just that clueless.

Ji Mian gave a faint smile and lowered his head to keep reading his book.

Fengguang glanced enviously at Ji You, who was sound asleep with her head resting on Ji Mian’s lap. Quietly, she slipped off her shoes, climbed onto the seat like a little cat, and crept up to whisper into his ear, “Big Brother, can I sleep in your room next time too?”

Her breath was warm against his ear, her voice soft and sweet.

Ji Mian’s hand froze mid-page. He never liked people getting too close, and it took effort to suppress the urge to push her away. His gaze drifted from the book to her face. “Why do you want to sleep in my room, Fengguang?”

“Because Xiao You does,” she replied innocently. “And I’m your little sister too. So I should be allowed to, right?”

She was just copying Ji You, thinking this was normal sibling behavior.

“Maybe… my bed isn’t as comfy as yours,” Ji Mian said. “Are you sure you want to sleep there? You might… have a nightmare in the middle of the night.”

“Huh? Then I don’t want to!” She was clearly frightened by the word “nightmare” and immediately sat back down properly, not daring to bring it up again.

Finally, Ji Mian could enjoy a moment of peace and quiet.

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Fengguang and Ji You were in the elementary school division, while Ji Mian was in middle school. The two sections were in entirely separate buildings.

Ji You had never been away from her brother before. She clung nervously to his hand, not wanting to let go. Unlike how he dealt with Fengguang, Ji Mian couldn’t bring himself to brush Ji You off. When it came to her, he could never be cold or distant—so now, he had a rare headache brewing.

“It’s okay, Xiao You, I’ll stay with you,” Fengguang said, grabbing her hand. “We’re in the same class anyway! I heard we’ll be getting assigned seats today. Let’s ask the teacher to put us together!”

“Okay!” Ji You immediately let go of Ji Mian’s hand and skipped off with Fengguang.

Ji Mian chuckled, but felt a little sulky inside.

Really? Just a few words, and Xiao You let go of him so easily?