Muyang looked at the half-empty bottle of yogurt in Liushuning’s hand, his brows creasing slightly.
It was obvious that quite a lot had already been drunk from the bottle. A little milky-white yogurt still clung to the rim,
and even more absurdly, someone had added chili sauce to the bottle. Specks of red oil floated over the milky-white yogurt, creating a red-and-white mixture that was enough to turn anyone’s stomach just by looking at it.
A surge of anger flared up in Muyang’s heart.
What kind of older sister did that? How could she give her younger sister yogurt after drinking half of it herself? What was that supposed to mean?
With an expressionless face, he walked up to Liushuning and snatched the bottle of yogurt from her hand.
Liushuning’s fingers stiffened slightly, but she let Muyang take the bottle away.
Muyang brought the mouth of the bottle close to his nose and sniffed it lightly.
The smell was a little off too.
Judging by the bottle, it was the kind that cost two yuan for a small carton outside—very ordinary.
But this girl, Liushuning, had added seasonings to it as though she were preparing a cold dish,
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Muyang raised his head and looked straight at Liushuning.
“…………”
His voice was frighteningly calm.
When Liushuning saw Muyang’s expressionless face, she immediately began to feel uneasy.
She was not afraid of anything else. She was simply afraid that Big Brother would hate her.
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She and Liuxiaoxiao had clearly agreed that…………
But she had never expected Big Brother to be in Liuxiaoxiao’s room.
Liushuning’s lips moved slightly as she forced herself to remain calm.
“I found this yogurt under my bed. It should still be within its expiration date……”
Her voice remained gentle, but it was clearly trembling, and she sounded far from confident. She looked exactly like someone who had been caught doing something wrong.
When Muyang heard that, he was so angry that he laughed.
“‘Special flavor’? I think it’s gone bad!”
He lifted the bottle in front of Liushuning and shook it. Red oil swirled around in the milky-white liquid.
“What kind of older sister are you? You’re giving your younger sister spoiled yogurt, and only half a bottle at that. You even added chili oil to it!”
Muyang’s tone was full of exasperation at someone who had failed to live up to expectations.
After being scolded, Liushuning lowered her head, her lashes drooping like those of a child who had done something wrong.
Her fingers unconsciously clutched the hem of her nightdress.
Seeing her like that, Muyang was about to continue speaking,
when someone suddenly gave his sleeve a gentle tug.
He turned his head and saw that Liuxiaoxiao had gotten to her feet at some point. She was pulling at his sleeve and gazing up at him with her small face tilted upward.
More precisely, she was looking at the bottle of yogurt in his hand.
“Big Brother, I really don’t mind.”
Liuxiaoxiao’s voice was soft. Her gaze rested on the bottle of yogurt, and her eyes sparkled as though she had seen some exceptionally precious treasure.
“I checked the expiration date before too. It still had several days left before it expired.”
“Second Sister only did that to see whether it had gone bad.”
Looking at Liuxiaoxiao’s eager little eyes, Muyang’s heart immediately ached terribly.
It was only half a bottle of yogurt that smelled as though it had expired, and there was even chili oil in it—and it had still made Liuxiaoxiao crave it this badly.
He really had been neglecting the two of them lately because he was trying to save money. Now, he could not even afford to buy them a decent bottle of yogurt.
He turned around and glared fiercely at Liushuning.
Under that glare, Liushuning shrank back slightly. Her lips moved, but in the end, she did not dare say anything.
In the end, Muyang still handed the yogurt in his hand to Liuxiaoxiao.
“Here. Don’t drink it too quickly. If your stomach feels uncomfortable, tell Big Brother.”
His tone softened, filled with concern.
Liuxiaoxiao accepted the bottle with both hands, holding it as though she had received a priceless treasure.
Her hands trembled slightly, and her fingertips could feel the warmth Big Brother had left behind on the bottle.
“Thank you, Big Brother.”
Her voice was soft and sweet, carrying an excitement she could not conceal.
Beside them, Liushuning quietly let out a sigh of relief.
But when she saw Liuxiaoxiao holding the bottle of yogurt, a trace of unwillingness flashed through her eyes.
Muyang did not notice any of this. Concerned, he took Liuxiaoxiao by the hand and led her to the edge of the bed.
He sat down first, then pulled Liuxiaoxiao into his arms.
Liuxiaoxiao sat on Muyang’s lap just like that, her entire body enclosed in his embrace.
Her back pressed against Big Brother’s chest, and she could clearly feel the sound of his heartbeat.
His warm body heat passed through their thin pajamas, making her entire body feel a little weak.
“Drink it here. After you finish, Big Brother will rub your stomach for you. If you feel uncomfortable, you have to tell Big Brother.”
Muyang rested his chin on Liuxiaoxiao’s head and spoke softly.
Watching from the side, Liushuning’s eyes grew slightly red. She bit her lip hard.
Clearly…………
And yet now Big Brother was holding Liuxiaoxiao, coaxing her so gently.
But she did not dare say anything. All she could do was clench…… her fists tightly, her nails digging deeply into her palms.
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She was sitting in Big Brother’s arms, being gently…… held in his embrace.
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Liuxiaoxiao slowly brought the mouth of the bottle to her lips and gently tipped her head back.
The instant the bottle touched her lips,
the sour-sweet taste of milk came first, followed by the spicy sting of the chili sauce.
And beneath those two flavors………………
This was a sensation she had never experienced before.
Liuxiaoxiao’s breathing grew somewhat hurried, and faint blushes appeared on her cheeks.
She took another small sip, letting the flavored yogurt linger on the tip of her tongue for a moment longer.
The tip of her tongue…………
Her hands trembled slightly,
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Holding Liuxiaoxiao in his arms, Muyang lowered his head and watched her take tiny sips of yogurt. His heart nearly melted.
“Is it good?”
he asked gently.
Liuxiaoxiao did not answer. She merely nodded slightly and continued drinking with great care.
The roots of her ears had long since turned bright red, and even her neck was tinged with a faint pink.
Muyang reached out and rubbed her hair. Then, as though remembering something, he turned his head toward Liushuning, who was still standing where she was.