521. Black Bean
Ning Yuan yawned as he sat on the steps outside the station, occasionally glancing at his phone, shaking his leg impatiently.
He was supposed to arrive around nine, but for some reason, the schedule got pushed back to eleven, turning him into a yawning machine. His energy was vanishing faster than a sandwich at a picnic.
It had been a while since he last saw his little sister.
With his busy work schedule and her only being home during the holidays, they had only met a handful of times throughout the year. They grew up together, but it felt like there was a bit of distance between them.
Especially these past few years after his brother turned into a sister. She went from a little boy to a young lady, and now she’s got this captivating aura—it was like she was a totally different person!
After all, she was a girl now, a real-life succubus, and it was hard to believe her personality hadn’t changed at all.
Finally, a whole crowd of travelers surged out of the station.
Ning Yuan stretched and stood up, rubbing his sore shoulders as he wandered over to the entrance, scanning the crowd for his sister.
Even though his sister was only about 1.6 meters tall and could easily be lost in the crowd, her stunning face and figure stood out like a lighthouse.
Upon seeing her, he couldn’t help but exclaim in disbelief, “Wow, my little sister has turned into such a beauty!”
From afar, Ning Chu was wearing a snug short-sleeve top that showcased her slim waist. She had thrown on a light jacket, and paired a short skirt with black stockings. Even as her brother, he couldn’t help but steal a few glances at her long, elegant legs.
“Big Brother!”
Ning Chu jogged over with her luggage in tow, her excitement barely contained even after saying goodbye to Wen Yang.
“Why are you dressed like that?!”
Before she even reached him, Ning Yuan shot the question like a cannonball.
“Huh?” Ning Chu paused, fiddling with her jacket. “I still feel a bit warm…”
“Why is your waist exposed? Zip up that jacket!”
“That, um…”
Feeling the force of her brother’s authority, she silently pulled her jacket tighter and zipped it up.
She looked great, though~
The high-waisted skirt paired with the tank top showcased her tiny waist just above her belly button, and Wen Yang wouldn’t stop praising her, so she didn’t have to worry about revealing any “silver lines.”
“You’re dressed like you’re going to a nightclub,” Ning Yuan muttered as he took her suitcase. “Let’s go, I’ll drive you home.”
Ning Chu didn’t argue; she just rolled her eyes at the back of her brother’s head.
Really thinks he’s my dad, huh?
She silently grumbled as she hurried to keep up with Ning Yuan’s steps, curiously asking, “Where’s Sister-in-law?”
“She went to bed ages ago. If you’d arrived at nine, you might have seen her.”
“Big Brother, when are you two getting married?”
“Depends on the situation. Probably within the next few years; gotta save up some money first.”
When his girlfriend came up in conversation, a softer smile unfurled across Ning Yuan’s face.
Ning Chu could tell they had a good relationship from the way he spoke, so she prodded further, “Big Brother, how much do you make now? Can you support Sister-in-law?”
“Six to seven thousand a month; together we make over ten thousand. It’s decent, I guess.”
Even though they lived in the provincial capital where salaries were low and housing prices high, making nearly a hundred thousand annually was considered good pay.
Not every city compares to Beijing or Shanghai, after all.
Arriving at the underground parking lot, Ning Chu climbed into the passenger seat, placing her small handbag on her lap and curiously inspecting the car’s interior.
After getting a girlfriend, her brother had spruced up his old clunker a bit. The faint smell of gasoline was replaced with a refreshing fragrance, and cute stickers decorated the corners of the car.
She turned around, twitching the corner of her mouth.
“Big Brother, you really don’t treat me like an outsider, do you?”
“Huh?”
Just as Ning Yuan prepared to drive, he glanced back at the rear compartment and was greeted by an unopened condom.
His face turned beet red as he awkwardly leaned forward, grabbed the surprising item, and shoved it in his pocket, trying to maintain his cool. “It probably fell out of your Sister-in-law’s bag.”
“Oh~”
Wow, really living the life, aren’t you?
Hearing that loaded response, Ning Yuan shot a glare at Ning Chu. “Buckle up! Oh, for crying out loud!”
“Why so annoying…”
Ning Chu, who usually sat in the back seat when taking ride-shares, wasn’t in the habit of buckling up at all.
Fumbling, she finally got her seatbelt on, only to hear Ning Yuan ask, “Wanna grab dinner together tomorrow?”
“What are we eating? I want something good!”
“Dad’s treating, so whatever you want, he can probably buy.”
“Let’s skip it…”
Ning Chu still had no fondness for their father, grumbling, “Can’t you not mention him in front of me? I’m not like you; I’ve barely seen him, and he’s less approachable than the uncle!”
Changing the subject forcefully, she asked, “Big Brother, are you staying at home tonight?”
“Nope. I’m going home to sleep on the floor. I have to work tomorrow too.”
“You don’t have any space at home anyway…”
With the whole family made up of women, they occupied the two available bedrooms, which meant even if her brother came home for the holidays, he’d end up sleeping on the sofa or the floor. His status in the family was obviously not too high.
“Tell me about it!”
It’s been a while since they last saw each other, but Ning Chu realized there wasn’t much to talk about between them. After exchanging a few sentences, she started yawning, gazing out at the night view.
Ning Yuan was as talkative as ever. Upon learning that his sister was going to work out of town, he became even more chatty.
“Don’t shortchange yourself out there. Just make sure your earnings are enough, and if anyone gives you a hard time, hurry back. When you can, cook for yourself—eating out isn’t clean. Can Wen Yang actually take care of you? You look like you lost some weight since starting university…”
“Losing weight is all the rage~”
“Skinny arms and legs, aren’t you worried Wen Yang might accidentally break a bone?”
Ning Yuan rambled on the entire drive until they finally arrived at the apartment complex, where Ning Chu eagerly bolted out of the car, taking a deep breath.
So annoying…
Her ears felt numb, and as she rubbed her earlobes, she heard a cheer from the hallway.
“Sister!”
A rush of wind hit her, and Ning Chu barely had the time to react before something flew into her chest, making her stumble back against the car door.
“Ouch…”
Looking down, she found a little girl who had pounced into her arms, affectionately grabbing her high, perky black cat ears. “Get up, stop messing around!”
“I’m leaving; I have to work in the morning!”
Ning Yuan drove off, leaving Ning Chu alone with her overly enthusiastic little Black Bean.
This little catgirl showed no sign of changing her overly cheerful demeanor, tugging on her sister’s hand as they stepped into the elevator, the excitement practically spilling over from her eyes.
Inside the elevator, Ning Chu took a good look at Black Bean. She had grown quite a bit in six months, with more meat on her chest, and her budding muscles were starting to take shape.
When she grew up, she would absolutely be a knockout!
“Sister! I’m going to be taller than you soon!” Black Bean declared proudly, standing on her tiptoes. “I’m already 1.5 meters! Mom says you’re still not even 1.6!”
“Don’t listen to Mom’s nonsense! I’m definitely taller than 1.6 when I wear shoes!”
Ning Chu suddenly felt a strong sense of crisis.
If she ended up shorter than Black Bean, what would happen to her dignity as an older sister?
