“…” Lin Xiaoxiao was speechless.

He actually wore his second brother's shorts?

Her eyes fell on Lin Qinghua's waist, and Lin Qinghua's body stiffened, and he suddenly felt extremely guilty.

"This is the one I sit on. It's not worth much. That bag of snails can buy dozens of them. Wear it!"

This kind of close-fitting clothing cannot be worn by others. Since Lin Qinghua has already worn it, I can only give it to him. The fabric is not expensive anyway, so I can just buy a few more pairs later.

"Then he really wore it." Lin Qinghua breathed a sigh of relief. He was really afraid that Lin Xiaoxiao would ask him to take it off. How embarrassing that would be.

Lin Xiaoxiao thought of something and quickly reminded her, "Don't tell your aunt that I gave it to you." By then, her mouth would be covered in dirt and she wouldn't be able to explain herself.

…

At noon, Lin Rui came back from selling snails in town. After giving the money from selling snails to Lin Xiaoxiao, he went back to the house. Not long after, he hurried out of the house again.

"Xiaoxiao, you didn't go out today?"

Lin Xiaoxiao, who was sewing a small bag for money out of an old, unwearable piece of clothing, casually replied, "No!"

"Have Nuonuo and Auntie been here?"

"No."

Lin Rui was anxious, "Then why is there one pair of pants missing from the ones you made for me and my brother?"

Apart from his aunt's family, he couldn't think of anyone else who could come to their house to steal things.

"Brother, I know." Xiao Nai, who was playing in the mud at the door, ran in, "Your waistband was taken away by Brother Qinghua."

"What?" Lin Rui suspected he had misheard. "Say it again, who took it away?"

"Brother Qinghua."

Little Milk Bag repeated it again.

Lin Rui looked at Lin Xiaoxiao and asked for confirmation: "Did Qinghua really take my pants away?"

"Um."

Lin Xiaoxiao nodded and told the story of Lin Qinghua sending snails.

"Second brother, the snails he gave us are enough to sell for a lot of money. The trousers are not worth much, so we won't lose anything."

How is it not a loss?

That brat Lin Qinghua is probably thinking about not a few snail meats or that pair of pants, but his most beloved sister.

No, he had to go and warn Lin Qinghua not to come to their house for no reason.

Lin Rui was so jealous that he was about to bubble up, "This trouser leg has never been worn by my brother." Instead, he gave priority to that brat Lin Qinghua.

Lin Xiaoxiao could tell that Lin Rui wasn't reluctant to part with the things, but was jealous. Thinking of this, she couldn't help but smile, "Second brother, I'll make a few more for you later."

She can also buy fabrics to make clothes and school bags, which are guaranteed to be no worse than the ones she buys.

Lin Rui felt relieved. "Next time he comes, just close the door and don't let him in."

Lin Xiaoxiao chuckled and then said that she wanted to go see Lin Feng. Lin Rui was worried, but when he heard that they were going to take Xiao Yanjun's car, he immediately felt relieved.

"Okay then, we'll pay for the gas then."

He had never met Xiao Yanjun, but that man had been a soldier, so his character must be good. Besides, riding in a car was more comfortable than riding in an ox cart, and he wouldn't have to suffer on the road.

However, this way, Lin Qinghua would have the opportunity to contact Lin Xiaoxiao.

The more Lin Rui thought about it, the more worried he became, but seeing that Lin Xiaoxiao didn't seem to care much, he didn't dare show it.

His younger sister was obviously still young and didn't understand feelings. He couldn't do something bad with good intentions. If he reminded his younger sister, it would only give that bad boy Lin Qinghua an advantage.

He will have to talk to his elder brother about this when he comes back.