Nine. You are my brother

  Chapter 9: You Are My Brother

  As he gazed at the figure drawing closer, a teardrop slipped from the corner of his eyes without him realizing it. He didn't know what was wrong with himself or who the woman in front of him was. Yet his heart was racing, and a faint ache spread across his chest, tightening with each breathless gasp.

  Hu Xue looked at Lan Hanyun with a puzzled expression, following his line of sight. She saw a handsome couple walking slowly towards them. "Xi Gege, who are they? Do you know them?" It was strange that the red-haired and red-eyed sister she had just met was now accompanied by a green-haired and green-eyed man. Who knows if there will be someone with blue hair in the future? It seemed that she really was ignorant.

  He shook his head vaguely, he really didn't know who she was. But his heart recognized her, otherwise he wouldn't be so excited. She was the fleeting figure he saw on the street yesterday, that figure had been deeply etched in his mind.

  Geng Xiao You came to his side, saw the excited light in Lan Huan Yun's eyes, but her face was filled with confusion, as if they had never met before. He gazed at her intently and asked cautiously: "You look very familiar, do... we know each other?" His eyes expectedly looked at her. His intuition told him that they must have known each other.

  Did he lose his memory? Geng Xiao Yu was taken aback. It's also good this way, at least he can forget a lot of pain. Sometimes she even wanted to lose her memory, not having to bear so much responsibility. Seeing the anxious and expectant look in his deep eyes, she hesitated for a moment. "Yes, we know each other, you're my brother."

  "Brother?" Is that really all he is? Why does it feel like there's more to it than what she says. If he were truly just a brother, his heart wouldn't be racing like this. His eyes narrowed slightly as he gazed at her, trying to detect even the slightest hint of deception in her eyes. But he was disappointed, her gaze was crystal clear, without any ripple. A strong sense of loss filled his heart.

  Seeing the dejected blue sky, Hu Xue had a bad premonition in her heart. She felt that Xi Gege would leave her. No! No matter what, she must keep him by her side. Even if she couldn't get his love, as long as she could see him, it was enough. "Sister, you say you're Xi Gege's sister, do you have any evidence?" There was skepticism and provocation in his eyes.

  "Brother Xi? Geng Xiao Yu gave Lan Huan Yun a deep look, and felt a pang of pain in her heart. She turned to Hu Xue with a faint smile, "Then what kind of evidence do you need?" This simple little girl wore her heart on her sleeve, and had an unreserved and profound love for Lan Huan Yun."

  "This... anyway, I think you and Xi Gege don't have a single place that looks like siblings." Hu Xue continued to say, not caring at all, as long as Xi Gege didn't leave. As long as they didn't have a relationship, Xi Gege wouldn't follow them and leave the village either.

  Lan Han's eyebrows were tightly furrowed, looking at Hu Xue with displeasure. He said in a low voice, "Xiao Xue, don't be reckless." He didn't want her to leave, and even if she wanted to leave now, he would definitely follow her. He felt that his heart was only alive when he looked at her. Although she said she was just his sister, he would feel a strong sense of loss in his heart, which was better than having no relationship at all.

  Hu Xue hung her head, her eyes full of regret. She regretted her momentary impulse, running to this damned forest. If she hadn't run here, she wouldn't have met this so-called sister, and what if Xi Gege really followed them? No way, she had to think of a plan, she couldn't let him go...

  Hu Xue's big, watery eyes sparkled as an idea struck her. Ah-ha! "Sister, it was Xiao Xue's fault just now, please forgive me. Since you're Xi Gege's sister, that makes you Xiao Xue's sister too - why don't you come live with us at my place?" She beamed a radiant smile and spoke warmly. As long as Xi Gege didn't leave, everything would be fine.

  His deep and profound eyes were filled with expectation as he gazed at her, seemingly saying that if she didn't stay, he would follow her.

  Hu Xue also looked at her with a tense face, afraid that she would say no.

  Geng Xiao hesitated for a moment, "Okay!" Anyway, she wasn't in a hurry to leave now, so staying for a few more days was fine too.

  Hú Xuě put down a heart that had been hanging in mid-air, it was great that Xi Gēge wouldn't leave. "By the way, sister, can you tell me Xi Gēge's full name?" She really wanted to know Xi Gēge's full name.

  Geng Xiao faintly smiled and glanced at Lan Hanyun.

  Hu Xue laughed happily, she finally knew Xi Gege's full name. "It sounds so good! Xi Gege, no, I should call you Yun Gege instead."

  Lan Han Yun slightly furrowed his brow, not knowing why he still liked Xi Zi. He walked forward and pulled up Geng Xiao's pale hand, since she was his sister, pulling her hand shouldn't be refused, right? Seeing that she didn't refuse him, he happily raised the corners of his lips, with an extremely satisfied smile. The smooth touch in his hand made his heart thump wildly, as if electrified, and slightly numb.

  He smiled gently, his whole body basking in the sunlight. "Little sister." He had forgotten everything else, but not his feelings for her.

  Her green eyes were full of resentment, pouting in dissatisfaction, and sulking on the side. Why did it have to be like this? He had finally managed to get some alone time with You, so why did Cheng Yaowen have to show up halfway through?

  The sky was slightly bright, Ah Po's expression was worried, her wrinkled eyes looked far away. "These two children are really, how can they go out without saying a word." It made her old lady anxious early in the morning, hoping nothing bad would happen.

  Seeing a row of figures gradually appearing in the distance, Ah Po's wrinkled face relaxed and smiled. Fortunately, fortunately nothing happened.

  Hu Xue saw her grandmother's hunched figure from afar, with a hint of guilt in her bright eyes. It was all because she didn't understand things and made her grandmother worry. She quickly ran up to hug her, "Grandma, I'm sorry to have worried you."

  The old lady smiled kindly and patted her gently. "It's okay!" She looked up to see Geng Xiao You and the others, with a hint of puzzlement in her weathered eyes. "Xue Er, who are they..."

  Hu Xue was smiling brightly, looking at Geng Xiao You and pointing at her. "Auntie, this sister is... no, she's Yun Gege's younger sister. Yun Gege has a nice name! It's Lan Han Yun..."

  Seeing Hu Xue chattering away like a sparrow, Geng Xiao couldn't help but think of Xiaoye. That girl was the same way before, every time she had the chance, she would talk nonstop. I wonder how she's doing now?

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  Night!

  Sorry! I want to go out and find a quiet place to think carefully about how to face the problem of the three of us.

  These days, I really owe Qingfeng an apology. Although he pretended to be nonchalant, I knew from the pain in his eyes that he wasn't as carefree as he seemed.

  I love you! But why can't I let go of him? I hate myself, and I find that I'm a bad woman.

  At night, when I truly understand what I want, I will come back.

  Would rather stay

  Hao Yanye's pale face, held the letter in his hand and read it over and over again. If he wasn't afraid of putting too much pressure on her, he would have been unable to suppress his urge to go find her long ago.

  He put the letter into his pocket, now the most important thing is to go find Feng and have a good talk with him.

  He stood up and opened the door to see Liu Qingfeng, who was just about to knock. With a refined smile, "Qingfeng, you're just in time. I have something I'd like to discuss with you."

  Actually, Liu Qingfeng also lingered at his door for a long time before deciding to knock. "Good!" His voice was slightly hoarse, and his eye sockets were already slightly sunken. It can be seen that he has not been doing well in the past few days.

  Two sat on the sofa, He Yan Ye poured him a cup of clear tea. His eyes were filled with conflict and struggle, he let out a sigh, and slowly opened his mouth. "Feng, what do you plan to do."

  "What's going on?" Liu Qingfeng looked at him in confusion, "Ye, what do you mean by this?"

  He Yan Ye gently shook his head, smiling warmly. "I didn't mean anything else, actually we all deeply love Ruo Xue, and she feels the same way too. Otherwise, she wouldn't have left us alone to sneak away."

  Liu Qingfeng raised his gloomy and lifeless eyes to look at He Yanye, perhaps she had feelings for him, but they never surpassed her feelings for Ye. It was a reckless and all-consuming love that transcended everything. During the time Ye disappeared, he had a deep understanding of it. No matter how he treated her, there was always Ye's shadow in the depths of her heart. That love made him deeply jealous, yet powerless. "Ye, to be honest, I'm really jealous of you." If one day she would also deeply love him like that, he would die contentedly.

  He Yan Ye smiled bitterly, "Feng, actually you don't have to be jealous of me. She also deeply loves you." Did he not have jealousy in his heart either?

  Liu Qingfeng took a sip of tea, his mouth full of bitter taste. After a long time, he slowly opened his mouth and said the purpose of this trip. "Night, actually I came just to want to go with you to find her." No matter what happens in the end, as long as I can see her, it's fine.

  He Yan Ye lowered his head, thinking for a moment. "Alright! But we can't rush her too much. Feng, you go and tidy up, we'll set off in a bit." Originally he wanted to give her some time to think carefully, but now he thought Feng's suggestion wasn't bad either.

  "I'll go with you." Zhao Yimo leaned against the door frame, looking at them with a reckless smile.

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  His deep, mysterious black eyes were full of deep emotions, and his mouth was hooked with a charming smile. He kept adding dishes to the bowl in front of Geng Xiao. "Xiao, this green vegetable is very fresh, eat more."

  Helplessly looking at the bowl with increasingly high piles of dishes, he thought he was feeding a pig? How could she finish so much. "Brother, no need, I'm full."

  Lan Huan Yun's gentle eyes were filled with doting affection as he stroked her raven-black long hair. For some reason, ever since he saw her, he had an inexplicable urge to hold her in his arms and love her fiercely. But wasn't she his sister? Why did he have such a despicable thought? Yet he couldn't control his own heart. "If you can't finish eating, just leave it, I'll help you finish it later, little sister."

  Hu Xue gritted her teeth, her eyes blazing with jealousy. She glared at Geng Xiao You, "Don't you have hands? Why do you need Yun Gege to feed you and be so gentle with you?" She pushed the bowl away, gave Geng Xiao You a dirty look, and said, "I'm not eating anymore." Then she turned around and stormed out.

  The old lady sighed, shaking her head helplessly. "Don't mind, girl. That child has been like that since he was young." Her eyes, filled with worry, knew that the child liked Ah Yun. But she, who had lived a happy life, deeply understood that emotions were not something that could be forced.