Chapter 29

Chapter 29: The Image of the Eldest Sister is... Bad!

Chapter 29: The Image of the Eldest Sister is... Bad!

Qin Liuxi entered her residence and headed towards her private courtyard. Before she could enter, she paused, turning her head towards the osmanthus tree to her right.

"Come out."

As her voice faded, a timid head peeked out from behind the tree, slowly revealing a small figure.

"What are you doing here?" Qin Liuxi looked down at her younger half-brother, scrutinizing him from her superior height.

Qin Mingchun approached bashfully and respectfully bowed to her, "Eldest sister."

Qin Liuxi hummed in response, meeting his gaze.

The little fellow had grown quite well, inheriting all the good traits of their parents – his delicate and pretty face radiated innocence and charm, irresistibly adorable.

Qin Liuxi playfully pinched his cheek, finding the texture quite pleasing.

Qin Mingchun's eyes widened in disbelief.

"Don't cry," Qin Liuxi warned, seeing his beautiful doe eyes welling up with tears. "Or else, I'll scold you."

Gulp.

The eldest sister is indeed frightening.

Qin Mingchun's stomach rumbled loudly. Covering his belly, he shyly looked down, "I'm not hungry; it's just my stomach making noises."

Haha, such a young age and already trying to charm her!

Qin Liuxi glanced at him and entered the courtyard, leaving Qin Mingchun hesitating at the doorway, watching her go in.

After a moment, her voice came from inside: "Come in."

"Okay." Qin Mingchun hurriedly followed.

Inside, Qin Liuxi took a box handed to her by Qi Huang, opened it, and pushed it towards Qin Mingchun.

It was a box of four-colored pastries, emanating an enticing sweet aroma.

Qin Mingchun's peach blossom eyes sparkled, and he continually licked his bright red lips in anticipation.

Before the family's misfortune, Qin Mingchun was accustomed to such pastries, but since then, he hadn’t tasted such fine delicacies.

"Go ahead, eat," she encouraged.

"Really? Thank you, big sister!" Qin Mingchun's eyes shone as he carefully wiped his hands on his clothes before picking up a piece of poria cake, first licking, then taking a small bite, a satisfied expression on his face.

Qin Liuxi watched him, feeling an unexpected pang of emotion, yet her face remained stoic.

After a small bite, Qin Mingchun chewed for a long time before swallowing, then hesitantly said, "I'm full now. Can I save the rest for later?"

His words said one thing, but his eyes lingered on the cake in his hand.

"No, you can only eat it here. If not, don’t eat it at all," Qin Liuxi pretended to take it back.

Panicking, Qin Mingchun hurriedly stuffed the cake into his mouth, choking on it, his face turning purple with the effort.

Calmly, Qin Liuxi patted his stomach area, causing him to spit out the cake, and then admonished, “This is a lesson for you. Even delicious food mustn’t be eaten in haste; you could choke.”

Qin Mingchun’s eyes were red, regretfully looking at the poria cake on the floor, tears welling up but not falling.

"Now that you’re done, you should leave."

"Oh," Qin Mingchun stood up, casting one last longing glance at the pastries on the table.

He looked back three times with each step he took.

Seeing this, Qin Liuxi picked up the cake and quickly finished it, speaking vaguely, “All gone.”

Qin Mingchun: “…”

Tears streamed down his face.

Qin Liuxi grinned at him, clearly pleased with herself.

Unable to bear it, Qin Mingchun ran out, thinking, ‘Big sister is so mean.’

Qi Huang entered and remarked, “You’re so wicked, you even bully children!”

Qin Liuxi remarked, “He is, after all, my blood brother.”

“I’m establishing my role as the elder sister, so he’ll know to steer clear of me in the future!” Qin Liuxi explained.

Qi Huang chuckled lightly, knowing well that Qin Liuxi would soon send some treats to the young master. After all, who could resist his cuteness?

As expected, Qin Liuxi said, “Send the rest of the cakes to Lady Wang.”

Qi Huang thought, ‘See, her meanness only lasts as long as it takes to brew a cup of tea!’