Chapter 90 Extra Chapter 3: Raising a Wife from a Young Age: Don't Be Afraid of Me
Jiang Shunian kept his head down and didn't say a word on the way back, looking sullen.
Shen Lingyi thought he was sad because he couldn't bear to part with Fu Yanli, so she comforted him, "Yanli will come back every year during holidays, and you can video chat often."
“I know, Mom,” Jiang Shunian replied, but her expression did not show any relief.
Thinking that Jiang Shunian needed more time to adjust, Shen Lingyi considerately stopped speaking, unaware that Jiang Shunian was tossing and turning in his mind about what Fu Yanli had just said.
Why does my brother want our parents to terminate his adoption?
In other wealthy families, Jiang Shunian would surely suspect that his brother wanted to kick him out after he came of age, but he had no doubts whatsoever, even though he had been favored by Fu Yanli for thirteen years.
To doubt his brother's feelings for him would be an insult and a betrayal of his brother.
But what other reasons could there be?
Jiang Shunian subconsciously felt that he shouldn't tell his parents about this, but he didn't know what to do. So, after returning home, he made an excuse that he wanted to rest and secretly opened an anonymous forum in his room.
He slightly blurred out his own details and posted a message.
He only said that he was taken home and adopted by his older brother when he was very young. His brother had always treated him very well, taught him to study, taught him how to be a person and how to do things, and took care of all the little things in his life. But one day he suddenly said that he wanted to terminate the adoption relationship.
While writing this, Jiang Shunian also recalled his relationship with his brother over the past ten years. His brother was really very, very good to him. His mother said that when he was a child, his brother bathed him, brushed his teeth, dressed him, and even gave him his sex education.
Jiang Shunian's face began to flush.
After posting the message, Jiang Shunian refreshed the page repeatedly, anxiously waiting.
The post quickly received replies.
1L: OP, is this for real? You have such a great brother? But if what you said is true, then your brother probably has romantic feelings for you and doesn't want to be bound by the adoption relationship. Wow, that's so exciting.
2L: Big brother is right, I definitely have ulterior motives towards you~
3L: That's so exciting!
Jiang Shunian quickly replied: No, no, we are all boys.
As a result, the post, which initially had only a few replies, suddenly became a hot topic due to a large number of replies.
88L: I bet a pack of spicy strips that my brother has inappropriate thoughts about you. If you don't have that intention, you'd better run away.
109L: Why are you running away? This kind of cunning and stoic older brother is just too good to pass up. LZ, I'll teach you how: wear a see-through nightgown tonight and let him see you.
Jiang Shunian's face turned bright red. For a naive young man, all of this was too exciting!
But why does everyone say that his brother has feelings for him?
Seeing that even the moderators were replying, Jiang Shunian was afraid of being seen by people she knew, so she quickly applied for deletion, deleted her account, and ran away.
Fu Yanli's flight was in the morning, and it would take twelve hours to reach the other side of the ocean. Not long after Jiang Shunian finished dinner, she received a video call from Fu Yanli.
For the first time, Jiang Shunian didn't answer immediately.
But he was indeed concerned, and after hesitating for a few seconds, he answered the call.
The first thing you see is a deep and handsome face. The Fu family’s unique dark gold eyes are particularly striking in the video. When he is not smiling, he appears cold and ruthless, keeping people at a distance. Only when he sees Jiang Shunian will the corners of his mouth curve into a clear smile.
"Niannian, have you had dinner yet?" Fu Yanli asked gently, appearing to be a responsible older brother.
But Jiang Shunian couldn't be as composed as him. His long eyelashes trembled, his eyes darted around, and he stammered, "Ah, I've eaten, I've already eaten."
"That's good. Take good care of yourself while I'm away, but be sure to let me know if anything happens."
For some reason, Jiang Shunian suddenly felt that Fu Yanli was very hateful.
How can there be such a person? After saying such terrible things, they can still act as if nothing happened and care about him.
The boy, who had been pampered for over a decade, could hardly bear such grievances, especially after seeing so many inappropriate and offensive remarks on the forum.
"elder brother……"
But when the words were on the tip of his tongue, Jiang Shunian hesitated to ask. He was afraid that he was just being presumptuous, and that his brother might not have meant it, but was only considering the development of the Fu family.
As if he could read the boy's complex emotions, Fu Yanli chuckled softly, his voice growing even gentler, as if carrying a hint of seduction: "Niannian, do you want to know the meaning of what I said before I left?"
Jiang Shunian had always been sensitive to Fu Yanli's voice, and hearing this made his ears tingle. His heart was racing, and his eyes became even more lustrous, beautiful as pearls and jade.
Fu Yanli looked at the boy in the video, who was as beautiful as a flower, and his eyes gradually darkened.
This was the most beautiful and only rose he had carefully cultivated, and he wouldn't allow anyone to touch or pick it; only he was permitted.
Jiang Shunian couldn't stand the gaze and turned her head slightly, revealing her bright red ears.
“Niannian, I will tell you when you turn eighteen,” Fu Yanli said. “But before that, you are not allowed to have a relationship, understand? Otherwise, I will return to China immediately and punish you.”
Jiang Shunian's heart pounded even harder, and she let out a sob, too afraid to answer.
So, my brother really cared about him...
Jiang Shunian couldn't quite remember how he hung up the phone that night. He tossed and turned all night, unable to sleep, not only because he was provoked by Fu Yanli, but also because he was not used to sleeping alone.
The habits his brother instilled in him are terrifying!
After tossing and turning until late at night, he quietly got up, took one of his brother's shirts from the walk-in closet, hugged it, and slowly fell asleep.
The next morning, even Shen Lingyi could tell that Jiang Shunian hadn't slept enough, so she asked him if he wanted to go to school in the afternoon and take the morning off to catch up on sleep at home.
Jiang Shunian quickly refused.
Moreover, he was a little afraid to look at Shen Lingyi, as he felt guilty, believing that he had led his brother astray.
He knew that the Fu family was a family business and that the sons had been the only sons for generations.
If my brother really is with him... then wouldn't the Fu family have no next generation?
His parents will definitely scold him!
The young boy was very distressed. After arriving at school, he couldn't help but ask his deskmate.
"Ru Hui, I want to ask you something." Jiang Shunian carefully chose his words. "I have a friend who has a suitor, but they are not suitable to be together. What do you think my friend should do to make the suitor give up on the idea?"
Fang Ruhui's eyes understood, but she didn't expose her: "What does your friend look like?"
"About the same as me."
“There’s nothing we can do about that.” Fang Ruhui looked openly at Jiang Shunian’s face and shrugged. “Unless someone prettier than you comes along, but I think that’s unlikely.”
"Is it really that exaggerated?" Jiang Shunian scratched her face. She knew she was pretty good-looking, but not as good-looking as her brother.
"What do you mean it's not that exaggerated?" Fang Ruhui said, heartbroken. "Do you know how many people in our school like you? If they didn't know your brother was fierce and protected you like the apple of their eye, you would have been taken by force long ago, okay?"
Jiang Shunian instinctively defended Fu Yanli: "My brother isn't fierce at all."
“Yes, he’s not mean to you,” Fang Ruhui revealed the truth. “So you don’t know how many people your brother has beaten up who had designs on you, right?”
Jiang Shunian was shocked; he really didn't know!
But Fang Ruhui spoke with absolute certainty, and Jiang Shunian had no reason to doubt her.
So the reason he never received any love letters or confessions, and his peaceful campus life was due to his older brother...
Jiang Shunian didn't say anything more, still in shock.
Fang Ruhui, however, sensed something was amiss: "So, which brave soul dared to confess his feelings to you? Does your brother know? Will he even see the sun rise tomorrow?"
Jiang Shunian quickly begged for mercy: "Please, please stop asking!"
Fang Ruhui felt that if she kept asking, she would guess that her suitor was her brother.
Just when I feared it, Fang Ruhui leaned closer and whispered, "Shu Nian, I've always felt that your brother's possessiveness towards you is a bit abnormal. You need to be careful. Oh, you won't betray me, will you?"
Jiang Shunian's face turned as red as a tomato, as if it would burst with juice at the slightest touch. He quickly shook his head: "Don't make wild guesses, it's not true at all!"
Fang Ruhui touched her chin, feeling as if she had discovered some truth.
After learning that Fu Yanli was going abroad to study, people in the school who liked Jiang Shunian began to get restless. For several days in a row, Jiang Shunian encountered people confessing their love to him.
But Jiang Shunian refused them all; he couldn't possibly like anyone else.
And soon, these people were all warned by their families not to like Jiang Shunian.
Later, when the news spread, it was discovered that although Fu Yanli had left, he still left spies to protect Jiang Shunian.
Jiang Shunian's life returned to normal.
At first, Jiang Shunian felt guilty and wanted Fu Yanli to give up the idea, so she tried to reduce the video chat time with Fu Yanli.
But soon, the endless longing made Jiang Shunian give up resisting.
His feelings for Fu Yanli were too deep; even knowing that Fu Yanli might have some feelings for him, he didn't want to run away.
Jiang Shunian counted the days until Fu Yanli returned, feeling as if each day was an eternity.
Jiang Shunian was overjoyed when Fu Yanli finally started his winter break and set a date to return to China. He got up early in the morning.
Although Shen Lingyi often thought about packing up her son and throwing him away, she still missed him a bit after not seeing him for a semester.
So on the first day, Shen Boheng was asked to prepare the dishes that Fu Yanli liked to eat.
But when it was time to leave for the airport to pick someone up in the afternoon, Shen Lingyi did not get in the car.
"Mom, aren't you going?" Jiang Shunian asked in confusion.
"I have something to do this afternoon. Why don't you go pick up your brother? Be careful on the way."
Shen Lingyi smiled gently and lovingly on the surface, but in her heart she couldn't help but complain, "Little brat, I sent her a message last night telling her not to pick me up at the airport, and only to let Niannian go. Ha, as if she wanted to go!"
So when Shen Lingyi invited a beautician to her home for a spa treatment, she refused to go and join the fun.
However, looking at the innocent and naive Jiang Shunian, Shen Lingyi felt a little guilty. Being targeted by Fu Yanli must have been tough for Nian Nian.
Jiang Shunian, unaware of Shen Lingyi's inner thoughts, nodded and went to pick up her brother.
Because it was still early, the driver wasn't going fast. On the way, Jiang Shunian saw young couples holding bouquets of flowers by the roadside, which reminded him that Christmas was approaching.
The streets were already filled with Christmas spirit, looking happy and joyful, just like Jiang Shunian's mood at this moment.
Upon arriving at the airport, Jiang Shunian refused the driver's suggestion and insisted on waiting at the arrivals gate.
Jiang Shunian was wearing a gray-blue cashmere coat today, with a cream-colored sweater underneath. He looked fluffy and soft, and passersby couldn't help but turn their heads to look at him.
If he didn't look so young, he might be mistaken for a celebrity.
Jiang Shunian kept her eyes glued to the airport screen. When she saw her brother's flight arrive safely, she jumped up excitedly, then became a little nervous.
Will my brother do anything strange to him?
Besides studying, Jiang Shunian broadened her horizons during this time by following Fang Ruhui and reading some romance novels, some of which contained pseudo-incest and forced content, making Jiang Shunian both shy and eager to read them.
No, my brother seems calm and composed, but he is actually dignified and respectful. Jiang Shunian still trusts him.
Not long after, Jiang Shunian saw Fu Yanli. He was wearing a black cashmere coat and seemed to have grown taller and stronger, and looked even more mature and handsome.
"elder brother!"
Jiang Shunian thought that after not seeing his brother for so long, they would be a little estranged.
But in fact, the moment Jiang Shunian saw her brother, she was like a little bird, flapping her wings and flying towards Fu Yanli, where she was caught steadily by Fu Yanli.
"Year after year." Fu Yanli hugged his child tightly, his voice filled with uncontrollable longing.
The assistant took the suitcase, and Fu Yanli helped Jiang Shunian out.
This posture naturally attracted everyone's attention. Jiang Shunian struggled to get off Fu Yanli, but Fu Yanli refused and even lifted him up a little more.
"Brother, this is not a good thing!" Jiang Shunian blushed.
"It's okay, bury your face in my shoulder." Fu Yanli remained unmoved.
Jiang Shunian had no choice but to cover her face with her hands and lean on her brother's broad shoulders.
Once back in the car, Jiang Shunian let go of Fu Yanli's hand and took a closer look.
My brother has changed so much; his features are more defined and handsome, and his aura has become much stronger.
But it seemed like nothing had changed, because her brother's gaze was still gentle.
Fu Yanli was also looking at Jiang Shunian.
The child has grown taller, but hasn't gained much weight. He has delicate and beautiful features, a soft profile, and still retains a touch of childishness. His eyes are clear and bright.
"Still too young," Fu Yanli sighed inwardly, but restrained himself from taking Jiang Shunian's hand.
"Mom said she had something to do this afternoon, so she didn't come," Jiang Shunian explained.
Fu Yanli didn't hide anything: "I sent her a message yesterday telling her she didn't need to come."
"Huh?" Jiang Shunian's eyes widened slightly. Why?
He was about to ask the question instinctively, but stopped abruptly when he met Fu Yanli's gaze.
The older brother wanted to see him alone.
Jiang Shunian pursed her lips and said nothing more, but she did not pull her hand away from his grasp.
When they got home, it was just time for dinner. Shen Lingyi had a beauty treatment, and her skin was fair, smooth, and radiant. She looked great, and Jiang Shunian immediately praised her, making Shen Lingyi very happy.
They're still so thoughtful every year. As for that person, well, let's not even mention them.
The Fu family did not have a rule of not speaking while eating. During the meal, Fu Shizhang asked about the overseas market, and Fu Yanli answered him one by one, which greatly pleased Fu Shizhang.
His son will definitely achieve more than him in the future.
After dinner, Fu Yanli needed to adjust to the time difference and rest early. He was indeed a bit tired, so Shen Lingyi told them to go back to their rooms to rest.
Fu Yanli naturally took Jiang Shunian's wrist and led him away, but Jiang Shunian felt that it was inappropriate for them to sleep together again.
"Niannian, I have a headache. Could you massage it for me in a bit?"
Jiang Shunian softened upon hearing this and quickly agreed.
When Jiang Shunian was about to massage him after they lay down on the bed, Fu Yanli pulled her into his arms and whispered, "I don't want to trouble you. Just stay with me."
Jiang Shunian nodded blankly, looking rather at a loss.
“Niannian,” Fu Yanli said, “I will not force you to do anything, and I will respect your wishes. Don’t be afraid of me. I will not hurt you. Let everything take its natural course.”
Hearing Fu Yanli's words, Jiang Shunian did relax. Yes, this was his brother who loved him the most. No matter what, they had the deepest feelings for each other.
"Okay, then brother, go to sleep now." Jiang Shunian gave a silly smile.
Fu Yanli responded and closed his eyes.
————————
[Laughing out loud][Laughing out loud] Thank you so much, Qianqiu Bao from Wangxiang Pavilion, for the deep-sea torpedo! I'm so flattered! Thank you to all my darlings for the nutrient solution and free tickets! Love you all! [Kissing emoji]
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com