Chapter 7 My Little Sister? Give her to me!

The live stream began in the Ling family's courtyard.

Ling Yang and his talkative colleague sat in front of the camera, preparing to conduct a public security anti-fraud campaign.

At the beginning, Ling Wei was gestured to come over and make an appearance by her brother.

She was dressed simply, without makeup, and smiled shyly at the camera. She waved politely and didn't linger. She quickly left the camera's view, leaving the spotlight to her brother and his colleagues.

The live stream proceeded smoothly. Lingyang explained the case study, while colleagues provided supplementary and interactive content, creating a relatively relaxed atmosphere.

However, after about half an hour of the live stream, some sharp-eyed netizens began to comment in the chat:

[Huh? That figure in the backyard... is that my sister?]

[It seems so! What is she doing?]

[Camera! Director! Give us a shot of the backyard! (doge emoji)]

The officer in charge of controlling the camera knew exactly what he was doing, and at the right moment, he panned the camera across the courtyard behind Ling Yang. There, Ling Wei had changed into a large straw hat and a pair of durable overalls, and was facing away from the camera, bent over, wielding a hoe and carefully turning the soil in a small patch of land.

Sunlight shone on her, but her straw hat obscured her face, revealing only her focused back as she worked diligently.

Wow! It really is a little sister!

[Changed gear! The straw hat and overalls are so cute!]

The live stream continued to explain anti-fraud knowledge, but the camera seemed to "inadvertently" pan to the backyard more frequently.

Netizens noticed that Ling Wei showed no signs of stopping.

An hour passed...

Is my little sister still turning the soil?

This soil has been thoroughly turned over; it looks quite well done.

Two hours have passed...

【Holy crap! It's been two hours! And my sister's still working!】

She only took one break in between, right? That stamina... I'm in awe!

[My sister is so energetic! My legs are aching even though I'm lying in bed watching live streams...]

This is what a truly alive person with abundant Qi and blood looks like! Unlike me, I'm practically dead (in a physical sense)...

In the footage, Ling Wei not only turned over the original plot of land, but also began to skillfully prune and trim other crops.

She remained focused throughout, occasionally wiping the sweat from her forehead with the back of her hand, or straightening her straw hat which had been blown askew by the wind; the profile of her face revealed beneath the hat was soft and gentle.

My goodness, she hasn't stopped! Topping, mixing soil, fertilizing—all in one go!

[This setup...is so professional!]

[It's so relaxing to watch! My sister works so efficiently!]

As the live stream drew to a close, viewers' attention was almost entirely drawn to the hardworking little bee in the background.

Besides marveling at her stamina, the comments section also started to fill with serious questions:

[Sister! Is topping necessary? My tomatoes have grown so tall!]

[Seeking advice on soil mixing formula! My seedlings are always weak!]

Is it too late to plant lettuce now?

Just as Ling Yang was about to finish his remarks, Ling Wei seemed to have finally finished a phase of her work.

She straightened up, let out a long sigh, took off her straw hat and fanned herself, then, as if remembering something, jogged towards the direction of the live stream.

She ran to the edge of the camera, slightly out of breath, her face flushed from continuous work, with fine beads of sweat on her smooth forehead and the tip of her upturned nose.

A few strands of dark hair, damp with sweat, clung to her fair neck and temples. Her bright, almond-shaped eyes appeared especially moist and expressive from the exertion.

She gave the camera a slightly tired but incredibly bright smile and waved goodbye vigorously.

【Ahhhhh, little sister!!!】

[Critical hit! Beauty overload!]

[That sweaty, flushed face... how can someone look so good doing farm work! I'm dying!]

[Thank you for your hard work, little sister! Goodbye!]

The live stream ended amidst a frenzy of comments from netizens.

Afterwards, Lingyang posted a photo on his private account.

The photo shows several sheets of sticky notes laid out, with Ling Wei's neat and tidy handwriting on them.

Each sheet of paper corresponds to a user's (nickname or question characteristics), and the answer to the question is clearly written on it:

"@Balcony Gardening Novice": Tomato pruning is usually done when the plant is XX centimeters tall; simply remove the tender shoots at the top.

"@Soil_Mix_Not_Good": My soil mix is: 3 parts leaf mold + 1 part perlite + a small amount of organic fertilizer, just enough to allow for good aeration.

"@Want to grow lettuce": Lettuce can be planted now (Month X). Choose the heat-resistant variety XX and pay attention to shading and ventilation.

...

The caption was a simple sentence: "[Someone insisted on finishing the answer.]"

His tone was tinged with helplessness, but upon closer examination, it also revealed an undeniable pride.

This photo once again drew a wave of praise:

Beautiful handwriting! Professional and practical answers! What a gem of a girl!

Officer Ling, please thank your sister for me!

I hereby declare myself a fan of my sister's vegetable gardening! I'm going to learn how to grow vegetables from her!

Ling Wei's unexpected yet logical role as a "backdrop" has once again left a deep impression on netizens.

This also attracted a group of vegetable-growing enthusiasts, who would often post pictures and ask questions in the comments section, and Ling Wei would reply earnestly using Ling Yang's phone.

Some netizens urged Ling Wei to open her own account. When Ling Wei saw this comment, she only replied in the tone of her brother:

She can't drive. She wouldn't reply when pressed for an answer.

Ling Yang has gained some exposure in their city and is recognized by fans when he walks on the street.

A blurry, shaky video taken without consent has gone viral.

In the scene, Ling Wei is enjoying a grilled sausage and milk tea, while Ling Yang, who is opposite her, finishes his own and then sets his sights on the sausage in her hand.

Ling Yang suddenly reached out to snatch the milk tea, and Ling Wei warily blocked it with her arm, pulling the milk tea away. As a result, the sausage in her other hand was swallowed by A Wu.

Ling Wei's eyes widened instantly, her face flushed with anger, and she gestured accusingly with both hands.

Ling Yang chewed on his spoils, grinning smugly. Faced with his sister's angry sign language, he simply closed his eyes, turned his head away, crossed his arms, and adopted a shameless attitude of "You can curse me all you want, I won't listen."

Ling Wei puffed out her cheeks in anger, but then suddenly remembered something and her expression changed to a mischievous grin. She grabbed Ling Yang's phone from the table and stormed into the milk tea shop.

Ling Yang opened his eyes and, finding his phone missing, stood up in surprise. Ling Wei came out in the blink of an eye, holding up his phone and a freshly grilled sausage, taking a triumphant big bite, and shaking it with a victorious smile.

The image freezes on Lingyang's helpless, defeated face.

The hashtags #SiblingLife# and #TheSilentSausageWar# have gone viral, and netizens are laughing hysterically.

[My brother's just as despicable. I'll get up and slap him twice after reading this!]

[Mei Bao's expressions: confused → angry → mischievous smile → smug! Suggested to be included in Beijing Film Academy textbooks!]

[Officer! Your phone has been stolen! Call the police! (doge emoji)]

[My sausage was stolen, I'm calling the police! @OfficerLingyang responded in a second!]

Whose little sister is this? (whining sweetly) (sneaks closer) (snatches her away) (shoes fall off)

A group of Ling Wei's fans, starting from who knows who, began calling her "Little Sister".

At this time, Xu Ziqi's new drama that made her famous had just finished filming, and obstacles had already been set up on her path to becoming the nation's little sister.

The system that led the call for "sister treasures" remains hidden, its merits and fame unseen.