Seeing Chen Bing turn his head away and remain silent, Liu Xiaoxiao knew that this was tantamount to him acquiescing.
So while I breathed a sigh of relief, I couldn't help but become curious.
"So, what does kissing feel like?"
Chen Bing was slightly taken aback by the question. She thought to herself, "Why do you have to ask about a kiss? Can't you tell I'm embarrassed? Can't you be a little more perceptive?"
"Why are you asking this? How old are you? Don't you know how to be shy...?"
"You're only one year older than me..."
Faced with Chen Bing's embarrassed and angry gaze, Liu Xiaoxiao's voice grew softer and softer until it was completely drowned out by the sound of the rain.
The scene became somewhat quiet, and the two of them simply stared silently out the window.
About a minute later, Liu Xiaoxiao turned around and continued the previous topic, asking, "When did you two kiss?"
In that short time, Chen Bing calmed down a bit and felt a little guilty about his tone earlier. So, after Liu Xiaoxiao's question, he hesitated only briefly, a hint of embarrassment on his face, before answering directly: "Just once, a month ago..."
"Oh, oh." Liu Xiaoxiao nodded as if she understood, but didn't ask any further questions. Instead, she started chatting about their relationship.
"Childhood sweethearts, do you like Sister Miao?"
"Of course I like him... I want to get married to him."
"So, do you think she likes you?"
Chen Bing felt he was quite qualified to speak on this issue. He probably knew more about whether Shang Yunmiao liked him than he did about whether Shang Yunmiao liked him.
So, after Liu Xiaoxiao finished asking, Chen Bing stood tall and proud, looking rather smug, and said casually, "That's for sure. If you hadn't come, she would definitely have slept with me tonight."
This statement is somewhat boastful, but it does express Chen Bing's confidence.
After giving a slight smile, Liu Xiaoxiao placed her hand on the windowsill, appearing quite casual.
"Really? Logically speaking, you two should be sleeping together, so why didn't I see you being that close at school?"
In fact, although the sneak attack a month ago made Shang Yunmiao stop deliberately avoiding Chen Bing, and the two often spent time together during breaks and self-study, that was all.
Aside from their rather private and extremely occasional hand-holding, to outsiders, their interactions, while intimate, seemed more like those between good friends.
There was none of the intimate physical contact, feeding, kissing, or sweet talk that normal couples would have between them.
In this respect, even the indifferent Wen Song and his companion were more passionate than them.
After thinking it over, Chen Bing sighed softly and, after hesitating for a while, began to tell Liu Xiaoxiao about it.
Actually, it's not that I don't want to.
On one hand, Shang Yunmiao was a little shy in public and afraid of being discovered to be dating. So she made an appointment with me beforehand not to act too close in places like school.
On the other hand, she's too young now, just entering puberty, a sensitive period. Too much intimacy could have negative consequences. I don't want to leave little...Shang Yunmiao with unhealthy memories before she grows up.
So, let's leave it at that. I think we should talk about things further after she goes to high school, university, or even after I start working. Anyway, she's not going anywhere; it's just a matter of time...
That's just how I see it.
Perhaps because these thoughts had been suppressed in her heart for too long, Chen Bing didn't consider Liu Xiaoxiao's identity or age and blurted out her innermost thoughts.
These were truly his deepest thoughts. Apart from Liu Xiaoxiao, Chen Bing had never told anyone, including Shang Yunmiao.
After hearing all this, Liu Xiaoxiao fell into deep thought. In particular, the last sentence, "I don't want to leave Xiao...Shang Yunmiao with unhealthy memories before I grow up," touched her deeply.
While Chen Bing was still saying these words, Liu Xiaoxiao looked at him with her watery eyes.
My brother is really mature, gentle, and considerate of others... but he always considers others.
And what about me? Does he also consider many things when he's with me, and is he quietly gentle?
In an instant, Liu Xiaoxiao thought of many things.
She felt a pang of envy for Shang Yunmiao and her brother's childhood sweetheart relationship; she also regretted that she had spent very little time with her brother when she was young, and that they were related by blood...
However, all those thoughts eventually turned into wishes, making her gaze firm again.
I will help you.
Chen Bing only heard Liu Xiaoxiao say this, but didn't know what she meant. Soon, however, she answered his question.
"From now on, I will act as your spy, gathering information from Sister Miao, offering you advice, and giving her hints."
Inquire? Offer advice? Hint?
These words, which sounded rather wicked, stirred up endless daydreams in Chen Bing.
For example, imagine Chen Bing and Shang Yunmiao going on a date when they're all grown up.
At this point, Chen Bing could learn from Liu Xiaoxiao what Shang Yunmiao wanted to do or go to. Chen Bing could even use Liu Xiaoxiao to recommend clothes, shoes, and underwear styles that Shang Yunmiao liked.
Then at night... cough cough! That's too disgusting, it's too early to think about such things.
Well, in short, after all this maneuvering, wouldn't we be able to completely dominate the small business?
The brilliant strategist Chen Bing immediately realized the importance of having Liu Xiaoxiao as a spies behind enemy lines. His gaze towards her instantly hardened.
"Oh, this is so embarrassing... Of course, I'm not refusing, I'm just so grateful that I'm a little incoherent, haha."
Seeing Chen Bing's slightly excited reaction, Liu Xiaoxiao smiled faintly and then said, "I didn't work for you for nothing. Just consider it my way of thanking you for telling me all this."
Also, if you ever get together with your sister-in-law, don't forget about me!
"Of course, don't worry about it!"
After the verbal agreement was reached, Chen Bing found Liu Xiaoxiao increasingly pleasing to the eye.
Originally, he thought the other party had stolen his small business, but now it seems like an angel has descended upon him.
I can only say that she truly lives up to her reputation as my sister; she is indeed very sensible when it comes to the united front and knows to be close to her brother.
Come to think of it, Shang Yunmiao and Liu Xiaoxiao only met for the first time this afternoon. Even if the relationship between the girls progresses quickly, it can't compare to their relationship with her.
The same logic applies to Xiao Shang; didn't you see she made a special trip to come over tonight? During this short chat, Chen Bing had pretty much guessed that Shang Yunmiao had come over so late at night, despite her shyness, probably because she saw that Chen Bing was in a bad mood and wanted to comfort her.
I thought my little cousin and Xiao Shang were excluding me by hanging out together. But now it seems they're definitely closer to me when they're alone.
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