Chapter 284: The Grown-Up Younger Brother
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
“Busy causing trouble?” Mei Shu scolded Mei Jing, not pleased with his behavior.
Mei Jing obediently listened.
He knew that he had been neglecting his responsibilities as an older brother.
Mei He was still young and had a special condition. He surely needed the company of family members, and as the second eldest brother, he felt he hadn’t been fulfilling his duty.
However, from now on, he was determined to visit his brother more often!
Mei Shu’s reprimand was relatively mild.
Overly harsh discipline could provoke a teenager’s rebellious nature.
Moreover, Mei Jing seemed to be feeling guilty on his own, and there was no need for Mei Shu to say more.
In fact, Mei Shu herself could sense that since her return, both Mei Jing and Me Yan, her two younger brothers, had slowly been improving.
They were at school, and now was the time when children could freely play outside.
Mei Shu thought her brother might be holed up in his room and not willing to come out. To her pleasant surprise, she saw Mei He on the playground, sporting a rare smile. This filled her with joy.
“Xiao He, Sister came to see you!” Mei Shu greeted Mei He as she hurried over. However, as she got closer, she noticed that there was a young boy crouched behind a tree, who had been concealed from view earlier.
Mei Feng…
Since helping her at the party that time, A’lei Shu hadn’t seen this brother of hers again.
In her previous life, all her closest relatives, including Mei Jing, had left her. Only Mei Feng had saved her at the very end. Personally, Mei Shu felt the most guilty towards this brother, who had already grown up and exhibited a mature disposition.
“Big brother? Why did you come to see Xiao He today too? What a coincidence,” Mei Jing said with an awkward smile, then turned to leave.
Mei Feng swiftly grabbed the collar of his shirt, asking in a cold voice, “Why are you running away? Did you get into trouble again?”
Mei Jing quickly begged, “Brother, 1 didn’t get into trouble. If you don’t believe me, ask sister! Sister, please help me out!”
Perhaps it was Mei Jing’s desperate look that made Mei Shu finally come to her senses. “Ah Feng, recently Mei Jing has indeed been obedient, and he’s been doing his homework on time. Please let him go.”
Mei Feng then let go of his brother and scoffed, saying, “He’s actually been doing homework? How rare.”
Mei Jing, feeling indignant, adjusted his clothes and retorted, “Brother, you underestimate me! I’m really diligent in my studies!”
Mei Feng remained expressionless, looked away, and crouched down next to Mei He. “Are you cold? Do you want me to take you inside?”
Throughout the whole interaction, Mei Feng never said a word to Mei Shu.
Mei He was sitting in a small chair, curling up his body, blinking and staring at Mei Feng constantly, his eyes showing a hint of helplessness.
Mei Feng sighed softly, “There are too many people here, and it’s scaring Xiao He.”
He had initially intended for Mei Shu to leave with Mei Jing, but to his surprise, Mei Shu squatted down and took out a lollipop, offering it to Mei He. “Xiao He, do you remember the candies Sister brought for you last time? You like them, right? Would you like one more this time?”
Mei He hesitated and looked towards Mei Feng, his eyes filled with anticipation and desire.
Mei Feng nodded subtly.
Mei He timidly reached out and accepted the candy. “Th-thankyou, Sister.”
“Xiao He is so well-behaved,” Mei Shu wanted to ruffle his hair and reassure him that she was his closest family, that he didn’t need to be afraid.
But she was concerned that sudden physical contact might trigger his aversion, so she resisted the urge and stayed crouched beside him. “Xiao He, have you been doing well in school these days? Do you miss home?”
Mei He’s big eyes were filled with confusion. He tilted his head and asked, “Home?”
Mei Shu nodded. “Yes, we have sisters, fathers, and brothers at home. Does Xiao He want to see us every day?”
Mei He hesitated for a moment, as if he wanted to nod but was afraid of being scolded. He shrank his neck and said, “Can Xiao He go home?”
“Of course. As long as you want, Sister can take you back immediately.” Mei Shu promised him with a smile.
Mei Feng frowned. “Xiao He can’t go back. That house is not suitable for Xiao He to recuperate at all.”
Mei Jing couldn’t help but laugh.
Mei Feng frowned and asked solemnly, “What are you laughing at?”
Mei Jing patted Mei Feng’s shoulder, saying in a serious tone, “Brother, have you been away from home for so long that you’ve become so out of touch with the news?”
“What do you mean?” Mei Feng asked, standing up and inquiring further. “What’s happened at home?”
Mei Shu suddenly realized that she hadn’t told Mei Feng about everything that had transpired recently. She took the initiative to speak up, “Ah Feng, let’s send Mei He back to his room first, and then we can find a place to sit down and chat. This isn’t a suitable place for conversation with so many people around.”
People were bustling about, and there were many children with special psychological conditions. Seeing that Mei He was surrounded by so many people, many children were already starting to feel scared, on the verge of tears.
Mei Feng nodded in agreement. “Fine, I’ll take Xiao He back first. You all wait outside..”
