Chapter 406: A Step Back
But, with a rare chance to mess with Jiang Hanhang, how could Xia Yu let this opportunity slip away?
Even though Xia Yu wasn’t too fond of going to school herself, seeing Jiang Hanhang upset was just the cherry on top of her day. So, Xia Yu’s decision was: “Let’s go to school.”
“Whoa! Little Yu, are you delirious? Must be that. You’re talking nonsense, right?”
At that moment, Jiang Hanhang was the most agitated. She jumped right next to Xia Yu and felt her forehead, thinking Xia Yu must be out of her mind. After all, who in their right mind likes school? And besides, Xia Yu didn’t strike her as some bookish type.
Xia Yu pushed away Jiang Hanhang’s meddling hand and smiled mischievously at her: “I’m not talking nonsense. I just want you to go to school. Actually, you should thank me for turning you into a germ. Otherwise, you’d still be stuck with my sister at school now.”
Xia Ling: “…..”
Jiang Kekai: “…..”
True, no one expected Xia Yu to come out so brazenly saying such things. She sure knew how to play dirty.
Jiang Hanhang realized Xia Yu was retaliating, and righteously pinched Xia Yu’s little face, trying to change her mind: “Little Yu, it’s wrong to hurt yourself in the process.”
“So what if I do?” Xia Yu pushed Jiang Hanhang’s hand away again, bravely standing her ground. Since Little Sister Xiao Ning wouldn’t help her, she’d have to rely on herself. No matter what, she used to be a guy, so she wasn’t scared of this brat.
Indeed, being a former boy gave Xia Yu confidence.
“You know, I’m the one who had you screaming like mad yesterday.”
Jiang Hanhang snatched Xia Yu’s hand but failed to grab it again. Xia Yu and Jiang Hanhang started wrestling, nearly flipping over the rice bowls on the table…
They never seemed this rambunctious before. In terms of harm, it was like chickens pecking at each other. Jiang Kekai couldn’t bear to look:
“Alright, the two of you, stop fighting. Go back to your seats and eat properly, and do as Xia Yu says.”
“Sis~”
Jiang Hanhang shot a grieving glance at her sister, then angrily smacked Xia Yu’s face before returning to her seat, sulking over her meal. Jiang Hanhang didn’t hit hard, so Xia Yu wasn’t much bothered. Plus, seeing Jiang Hanhang unhappy… well, Xia Yu took satisfaction from that.
In the afternoon, under Jiang Kekai’s authority, Xia Yu and Jiang Hanhang had to return to their rooms for a nap to recover. They couldn’t afford any more commotion. Originally, Jiang Hanhang wanted to continue sleeping with Xia Yu, making both her and her sister miserable.
But alas, Jiang Kekai was wise this time. She wouldn’t let them cause trouble, forcing Xia Ling to drag Jiang Hanhang away. Without Jiang Hanhang’s pranks during naptime, Xia Yu could finally snuggle up in Xiao Ning’s big fluffy embrace: “Can you tell me the trick to dealing with Hanhang, Xiao Ning Sis? Otherwise, she’ll keep bullying me.”
If Xia Yu hadn’t asked this specific question, it would be easier. But this caught Jiang Kekai off guard: “Actually, there’s no real trick; just beat her up. Like what your elder sister does. Easy, right?”
Xia Yu: “…”
Xia Yu recalled their one-on-one fight which ended with her looking like a piece of meat. History repeating itself…
Xia Yu knew the truth: she was no match for Jiang Hanhang. The girl was strong and reckless, catching Xia Yu off guard every time.
She felt sorrow—she used to be a strong guy. Even now, she should be stronger than most girls. Not being able to beat Xiao Ning and Xia Ling was one thing, but failing against Jiang Hanhang? It was hard to accept.
Feeling Xia Yu’s despair, Jiang Kekai couldn’t stand it anymore. She rubbed Xia Yu’s head tenderly: “Alright, alright. Next time Hanhang bullies you, I’ll handle her for you.”
“Really?”
“Really~”
Jiang Kekai touched Xia Yu’s cute face, thinking stabilizing the situation first was safest. If Xia Yu got sick again, it would be troublesome.
“What if she bullies me when you’re not around?”
“That…” Jiang Hanhang hugged Xia Yu tighter and quickly replied: “If that happens, I’ll get back at her afterward.”
“Then I’ll still be bullied.”
Xia Yu pouted and buried her head in Jiang Kekai’s embrace. She was getting better at these antics. With no one watching, what’s the harm in being a little closer with Xiao Ning Sis?
Besides… they bathed together long ago. So why not be a little closer?
Sure enough, Jiang Kekai enjoyed Xia Yu’s clinginess, finding great satisfaction in it. She was glad she chose Xia Yu. The little cutie was growing on her.
“Don’t worry. After all, she’s my younger sister, your future wife. We’ll live together; she’ll learn her place,” she reassured Xia Yu.
“Hmm.”
Xia Yu understood, but still felt somewhat disappointed she couldn’t get a perfect resolution.
She knew the reason: she was simply too weak. If she were stronger, she could’ve tamed Jiang Hanhang last night.
Xia Yu wasn’t angry at her Xiao Ning Sis. She knew Xiao Ning did her best.
Cuddling in Jiang Hanhang’s arms again, Xia Yu stopped asking more questions. She became a good little cutie, going to sleep. Jiang Kekai sighed in relief. Balancing her future wife and her darling little sister was tough. Thankfully, Xia Yu was understanding, making her job easier.
Xia Ling’s turn to spoil her plans, Jiang Hanhang cuddled closer to Xia Ling and said, “Xia Ling, we have to teach Little Yu a lesson someday. Because of her, we’re back to school on Friday again.”
And so, the mischief continued.
