"Oh yeah, yeah, Sister Yu Ning also said that she has never disliked me!"

As for Yu Ning's words about not wanting to contact her again, Chaochao, blinded by sisterly affection, selectively forgot them.

As always, the little dumpling's attention was successfully diverted.

The system, filled with regret, even wanted to compile a "Compilation of Being Fooled" for Chaochao, so that when the little one grows up, he can question his father and brothers about those topics that were once diverted!

Waaaaah, my poor little one, how much fun have you missed out on?

"Um."

Pei Yushen nodded slightly, no longer pressing Yu Ning for answers. Although it was strange, he was basically certain that she posed no immediate threat to Chaochao, so he placed her under observation.

The phone on the desk vibrated.

The boy glanced down and flicked his fingertips to unlock the screen.

A message popped up in a three-person group called "Chaochao Study Tutoring".

Xie Jingcheng: [Is Chaochao with you?]

Upon seeing this, Pei Yushen's eyebrows twitched slightly, and he used one hand to quickly tap twice on the phone screen.

Just a single, brief word—

【Um】

This group has been established for several weeks, but so far there are only a handful of messages, only seven or eight.

Scrolling up Xie Jingcheng's messages, you'll find a notification Yu Ci posted a couple of days ago: "[Chaochao hasn't been in a good mood lately]".

This was also his last message in the group.

Chao Chao swore that she never spied on anyone on purpose.

She only noticed it because the phone screen was right in front of her and it was shining in her eyes.

Chaochao, who had only glanced at him casually out of the corner of her eye, hesitated for a second before suddenly turning her head back along the same path.

Why do those three profile pictures look so familiar?

Eager to verify, Chaochao instantly unleashed her physical potential, bracing herself on the table with both hands and thrusting herself onto it.

If short legs aren't enough, strength will make up for it.

With half her body slumped on the table, Chaochao's fluffy head instantly blocked Pei Yushen's view of the phone. At this moment, she was looking closely at the screen with a serious little face.

To peep openly and honestly.

one two three.

When the count reached the third second, Chaochao, who had finally figured it out, suddenly widened her almond-shaped eyes in deep thought.

Isn't this Jingcheng and Yuci's WeChat?!

The next second—

"Brothers, why did you create a private group chat behind my back? QAQ!"

Pei Yushen's temples throbbed: "..."

Shocked, the little dumpling's hand, which was supporting her on the table, suddenly lost its strength and slid smoothly down to the floor.

Before he could come up with a solution, Pei Yushen's heart skipped a beat. He reached out to grab the cane that Chaochao was leaning on, but it fell to the side.

This moment can only be described as full of unexpected situations.

With her agile body control, the little dumpling "Jiang Jiang Jiang" landed perfectly after a half-turn in the air, and breathed a sigh of relief.

Then, in the blink of an eye, he saw the boy beside him, his cane askew, swaying precariously: "!!!"

Seeing that Chaochao had successfully landed on her own, Pei Yushen's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, immediately relaxed. He loosened his grip on the edge of the table, already prepared to fall to the ground.

They even planned the angle at which it would fall, just in case it hit Chaochao.

At the critical moment, a white shadow suddenly flashed before my eyes.

Pei Yushen, who had picked up his crutches again, barely managed to steady himself from the brink of falling.

But... this isn't the feel of a cane.

Pei Yushen's slightly stunned gaze slowly moved down, finally landing on the little head that was struggling to arch upwards in his palm.

With all her might, Chaochao's short legs bent and then straightened up with all her might. Not only her head, but also her two hands were working together to support the boy's arms.

The little dumpling, exerting almost all its strength, gritted its teeth and arched its head, while frantically encouraging itself in its mind.

From today onwards, she is a grown-up and independent little girl!

She can't fall, or her brother will fall too!

What if I break my leg again...?

Pei Yushen heard the intermittent childish voice coming from Chaochao, who was acting as a crutch beneath him: "Yushen... brother, you, you must... stand firm... roar—!"

In the end, Chaochao, who had used all her energy eating barbecue, had a flushed face and burst out with a childish, angry voice that startled the air within a half-meter radius.

She will protect Yu Shen's life!

She can definitely do it!!!

At this moment, the little dumpling perfectly embodied the life philosophy that if the tall ones fall, the short ones will still support them.

The shout was meant to give him a boost, but it seemed to have released all that energy along with it.

Chaochao looked aggrieved, her almond-shaped eyes brimming with tears.

I can't hold on any longer, sob sob sob...

Two short legs activate the same vibration mode as Pei Yushen.

Chaochao tries hard to imagine herself as Popeye.

Then, to her dismay, she discovered that she hadn't eaten spinach today, but rather bok choy: "..."

Waaah, the medicine's gone!

Then Pei Yushen heard Chaochao's second sentence.

"Brother...it's okay to fall, it's just a little fall..."

It's okay, she'll be there for Yu Shen when he falls QAQ...

This time, the little dumpling's squeaky-clenched baby voice finally woke Pei Yushen up completely. He took the cane from the nanny who rushed over and then immediately moved his hand away.

The weight from above her head made Chaochao's already short stature even worse, compressing her little by little like a small spring.

The little girl, who was struggling to get into a horse stance, suddenly felt a lightness all over her body. Still not quite understanding, she blinked in confusion. Her sinking knees slowly straightened and rose, and finally, realizing she could stand completely upright—

Chaochao: ...Huh??

Did she just awaken the Popeye talent?

She was surprised to see Pei Yushen sitting back in the wheelchair that had been pushed to her. After a slight pause, she breathed a sigh of relief, as if a great weight had been lifted from her shoulders.

Her fluffy, tea-brown fishtail braids swept through the air in a playful arc, and seeing that her brother was alright, Chaochao immediately showed a proud little expression that said, "Come and praise me!"

"Brother Yu Shen! Aren't I super awesome!"

"I told you I wouldn't let you fall."

Thinking that she had once again contributed to her brothers' happiness, Chaochao couldn't help but sigh. What would her brothers do without her?

Pei Yushen's gaze fell on the little girl's flattened hair. He pushed the wheelchair forward and raised his fingers to tidy up her messy hair.

"...Don't do that again next time."

The boy, his eyes lowered as he focused on fixing his hair, had a taut lip line, and a deep voice escaped from between his lips.

Chaochao didn't understand: "Wouldn't it be better if I were your crutch, Brother Yushen?"

Others can be eyes, and she can be a crutch.

Pei Yushen said, "It's too short, not enough."

Chaochao, whose height was being mocked: "..."

"I will grow taller in the future, I won't stay this short forever!"