Chapter 36: Sister, you are so soft...
In the next few days, all of Song Yu's time was occupied by Zhou Ci.
Zhou Ci didn't go anywhere and stayed with her all day, either making soup for her in the kitchen or watching TV series and playing games with her. If Song Yu wanted to go out, Zhou Yu would accompany her.
Isn’t Zhou Ci busy?
Of course I’m busy!
Not only does he have to take care of his studies, but he also has to work hard for his career. Although he is young, he has to bear too many things that he shouldn't have to bear at his age.
Let’s not talk about anything else. Among the boys of Zhou Ci’s age in their circle, how many have never had a girlfriend, and how many of them are not relying on the resources given by their families to enjoy a life of luxury and debauchery.
Even Song Yu herself, a well-known "other child" in the wealthy circles of City B, was talented and hardworking enough, yet she couldn't bring herself to slam the table and claim she hadn't relied on her family's resources. She hadn't even graduated from university yet, but her career was already flourishing. She couldn't claim she could have achieved such rapid success without her family's support.
Only Zhou Ci has to rely on himself for everything. Even his closest biological father is unreliable. No matter how many resources his grandfather has, what's the use? He won't give them to him for free. He has to rely on his own ability to fight for them.
If he didn't have this ability, couldn't compete with his other brothers, couldn't suppress his uncles, then he would have nothing. Other brothers, having a father who supported them from behind was considered a skill, but his biological father was wary of him like a thief, and was lucky enough not to steal from him or hinder him. If he expected him to help him, he'd better forget it.
How hard and painful was Zhou Ci's work?
For several days in a row, Song Yu would sneak out in the middle of the night to check on him and see a faint light coming through the crack in his study door. He always pretended to be nonchalant during the day, accompanying Song Yu on this or that trip, but at night, after Song Yu fell asleep, he would stay up late in the study to deal with the things that had been delayed during the day.
Song Yu accidentally discovered this matter, how could she not feel sad after seeing it.
Song Yu couldn't just sit there and watch, as Zhou Ci refused to listen to her words. She turned and went into the kitchen to cook a midnight snack for him.
Song Yu, a young lady who had never touched the daily grind of a house, had her own food and lodging taken care of by a dedicated staff. She had never cooked before, so it was natural that her cooking skills were not good. She could only make a few edible dishes, so she copied online video tutorials one-to-one. A simple bowl of vegetable and egg noodles was her limit.
She carried a bowl of noodles that didn't look too bad and knocked on Zhou Ci's study door.
Zhou Ci was quite surprised when he opened the door. His right hand was still on the doorknob, and there was a rare dull look on his usually expressionless face: "Sister? Why are you up?"
Song Yu had a good sleep quality. Once he fell asleep, he would sleep all night long. Even if he woke up occasionally, he would come out to drink some water and then go back to sleep. He would not notice the light leaking from the crack of Zhou Ci's study door at all.
"It's easy to get hungry after staying up late. I cooked noodles for you. Do you want to eat some?" Song Yu raised the double-handled noodle bowl in his hand.
"Yes!" Zhou Ci's face was full of smiles, and he answered without any hesitation.
He opened the door for Song Yu, and when Song Yu came in, he closed it again, "Sister, why aren't you asleep yet? Did I wake you up?"
"The study is over here. No matter how noisy it is, it won't wake me up." Song Yu placed the bowl of noodles on the small table next to the sofa. "I don't know if I put too much salt. My hand shook when I sprinkled the salt. I guess I put too much. Just eat it with what you have."
"I'm so happy that my sister cares about me." Zhou Ci sat down next to Song Yu, picked up the bowl of noodles and started eating.
"Isn't it hot?" Song Yu saw him eating very quickly, one bite after another, and was a little worried that he would get burned.
"It's not hot." Zhou Ci took the time to reply while eating.
"Eat slowly even if it's not hot." Song Yu was still a little worried, "Isn't it salty? If it's too salty, don't eat it."
"Not salty." Zhou Ci took a few more big mouthfuls and finished the bowl of noodles. He put down his chopsticks with a feeling of being unsatisfied. "Sister made this very delicious, really, very delicious!"
Song Yu was very happy that his first cooking work was praised so much. He felt that he was very good and could do anything.
She took a tissue from the table and handed it to Zhou Ci. Seeing that his hair was a little messy, he might have just washed his hair and rushed to the study to deal with things without waiting for it to dry, so he didn't take care of it. So she combed his hair with her fingers.
Song Yu helped him tidy up his hair, admired his brother's handsome face as always, and smiled with satisfaction.
Just as I was about to look away, I accidentally caught a glimpse of the red bloodshot in his eyes, and a faint blue under his eyes, all caused by not getting enough sleep.
Song Yu felt so distressed that he leaned over and touched his face: "How long have you not had enough sleep? Why are you working so hard?"
Zhou Ci rubbed his lips comfortably in her palm, "Because I want to accumulate wealth faster and earn money for my sister to spend. As long as I think about how much money I can use to buy my sister, I don't feel tired."
"What do you need so much money for? I'm very rich. Even if I work hard for my whole life, I can't spend it all. Can you please not put so much pressure on yourself? I feel bad seeing you so tired." She held Zhou Ci's face with both hands, looking left and right, very dissatisfied: "Look, there are red bloodshot eyes, and your skin is not as good as before. It's all because of staying up late."
The distance between them closed, and Zhou Ci raised his eyes and could look her in the eye. The whites of her eyes were a light blue, and her pupils were bright. At this moment, his figure was reflected in them, as if she was filled with him.
His chest was pounding with the sound of his pounding heart. Zhou Ci suddenly reached out, pulled Song Yu up from the sofa, and held him in his arms.
Zhou Ci had planned this hug for a long time.
At this moment, he felt an unprecedented sense of satisfaction in his heart, as if his originally fragmented life had become half complete. Even if he died immediately, it seemed that he would not have so much regrets.
Song Yu just wanted to comfort Zhou Ci. She always treated Zhou Ci like a child and was used to playing the role of an older sister in his life.
She was hugged unexpectedly. She was not used to such intimate behavior with Zhou Ci. She always felt something was weird. She subconsciously wanted to push him away, but Zhou Ci noticed it and hugged her tighter.
Zhou Ci was sitting and Song Yu was standing. Zhou Ci gently put his arms around Song Yu's waist.
He placed his cheek against Song Yu's waist, sniffing the sweet and warm fragrance on her body, and sighed contentedly: "No one has ever hugged me like this, and I have never hugged anyone else like this. I don't even remember my mother's embrace. Sister, you are so soft and fragrant. I feel safe holding you."
He didn't complain at all, but Song Yu felt sorry for him. He was about to push his hand away, but hesitated for a moment, and finally let it go quietly.
Song Yu didn't move, letting him hold her. "It's okay, my little friend has a sister. She will hold you more often in the future."
Zhou Ci smiled, buried his head in Song Yu's waist, and said softly, "Can you touch my head, sister? I like the feeling of my head being touched by my sister. It makes me feel warm."
Song Yu thought it was funny, "Are you a puppy? Do you like people to stroke your hair?" Although he said that, his hand reached out obediently and stroked his hair again and again.
"It would be nice if I could be my sister's puppy." Zhou Ci squinted his eyes comfortably, "But my sister won't have only me as her puppy." He was full of grievances, and the listeners wanted to sigh.
"Who would compare themselves to others like that?" Song Yu poked his head. "You're not a puppy, you're my precious little brother."
"I wish I were older than my sister." Zhou Ci sighed.
"Why?"
“Then I’ll be a brother and can protect my sister.” I can also know you earlier than Shen Zhiyan.
Song Yu didn't stop moving her right hand. She put her left hand on Zhou Ci's shoulder and patted him: "You have classes tomorrow, right? How about I accompany you to class tomorrow?"
"Will it delay my sister's time?"
"I'm still on vacation tomorrow, and I don't have anything to do anyway. It would be fun to accompany you to dinner and class, and then go home together."
"Sister, you are so nice to me." Zhou Ci hugged her tighter.
"Let go!" Song Yu hissed, "Please don't use so much force, okay? My waist is almost broken."
Zhou Ci quickly let go, "I'm sorry, I was so happy, did I hurt you?"
Song Yu patted her waist and said nonchalantly, "It's okay, just let go." She glanced at Zhou Ci's laptop, which was still working, and said, "It's so late, why don't you go to bed early tonight? If you can't finish it, I'll finish it with you tomorrow."
"Okay! But I can do it myself without your help. As long as you stay by my side and don't have to do anything, I can double my efficiency."
Zhou Ci stood up and turned off the computer, then came back to hold Song Yu's hand and said, "Sister, go back to bed quickly. I'll clean up and go back to my room."
"Good night then. I'm going to sleep first." Song Yu didn't refuse. After tossing and turning for so long, she was already sleepy.
Zhou Ci sent Song Yu to her door, "Good night, sister!"
"Don't stay up late anymore!" Song Yu turned around and reminded him again.
A smile appeared on Zhou Ci's lips: "Got it! I will definitely listen to my sister and go to bed early and get up early."
"An An!" Song Yu closed the door in front of him.
Zhou Ci didn't move. He was thinking that hard work always pays off. His sister now cares about him more and more, and he is really happy.
After standing at Song Yu's door for a long time, Zhou Ci turned around and left. Since he had promised his sister not to stay up late, he would definitely keep his word. Besides, his sister would be with him all day tomorrow, and just thinking about it made him happy.
At this time, Song Yu didn't know that between men and women, there is not only the throbbing of growing up together as childhood sweethearts and participating in every first time; there is also the love that grows over time as he devotes his wholeheartedly to her without reservation during the long-term relationship.
Maybe it is not as passionate and heartbreaking as the first time you fall in love, but it is as eternal and stable as water and air. You may not care about it at ordinary times, but you can never lose it.
And perhaps, this just started from such a small thing as feeling sorry for him.
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