Chapter 237: Be My Little Friend
by xennovelChapter 237: Be My Little Friend
The morning sunlight was always gentle.
Setting down the spatula, Xiao Yu lifted his head and gazed at the light outside the window.
A cool breeze drifted in through the kitchen window.
It brushed past, carrying a hint of lingering floral fragrance…
A pair of soft little hands wrapped around his waist, snapping Xiao Yu back to reality.
“Naughty little brother, isn’t breakfast ready yet? I’m starving!”
Mu Qingwu’s smooth, commanding sisterly voice came from behind.
“You never seem to care about your little brother—now all you care about is eating.”
Xiao Yu smiled as he turned, admiring Mu Qingwu’s enchanting jade-like face, each subtle expression radiating irresistible allure.
“Muk ma!”
Mu Qingwu pressed her red lips against her brother’s.
“…”
Xiao Yu rolled his eyes playfully, “A kiss won’t change a thing, I…”
“Muk ma!”
Mu Qingwu kissed him again.
Xiao Yu: …
The sweetness was almost overwhelming.
“Hurry up.”
Releasing him, Mu Qingwu gently caressed her little belly and teased, “Baby’s hungry too.”
“Alright.”
Xiao Yu surrendered with a wide grin, “Right away.”
Silly sister—always playing on my soft spot.
“Ha! 02”
With a light laugh, Mu Qingwu reached out and gave her brother’s backside a playful pat.
Knowing when to stop before her mischievous little brother could take it too far, she teased and then pulled back…
“Tsk!” Xiao Yu chuckled in exasperation.
It seemed his sister had picked up his own playful mischief.
With breakfast prepared, the little couple enjoyed their meal happily together.
Mu Qingwu’s appetite had surged recently—perhaps due to her pregnancy—making her a voracious eater.
Fortunately, there were no early pregnancy symptoms like nausea or vomiting…
Later that morning.
Xiao Yu drove his sister to her prenatal check-up.
Throughout the process, he was even more anxious than Mu Qingwu herself.
He acted as if he were the one carrying the child.
This earned him a warning from the doctor… to be careful of prenatal depression.
Isn’t it something? A man with prenatal depression?
Don’t laugh—it’s a real condition!
Some men, constantly fretting after their wives become pregnant and burdened by stress,
end up succumbing to prenatal depression!
Such a little brother made Mu Qingwu both tender-hearted and amused.
A man who nearly fell ill for your sake fills her heart with satisfaction and boundless happiness…
Even the female bodyguard trailing behind couldn’t help but smile at Xiao Yu’s nervous antics.
Female bodyguard?
Xiao Yu had Wang Dong arrange for a retired big sister from National Security.
Not only to protect his sister now, but also to provide her with close care.
Mu Qingwu’s former bodyguards now only handled travel security.
At home, everything was under the watchful eye of this big sister.
As for her abilities…
Let’s just say—don’t be fooled by her being in her forties.
If Xiao Yu didn’t rely on his own skills and strength,
she could easily handle ten of him, let alone in person.
Besides, it was a matter of Xiao Yu’s pride that Wang Dong helped him.
Otherwise, even retired professionals
would be snapped up to take care of high-ranking families’ women.
“Bai, let’s go to my parents’ house.”
Clutching his sister, Xiao Yu grinned as he spoke to the middle-aged woman driving.
“Mm.”
The driver, Bai Ting, simply nodded, speaking very little.
Watching the little couple’s affectionate display, her usually stern face would occasionally soften into a gentle smile.
Happiness and joy, after all, are contagious…
When they arrived at his parents’ home,
Mu Qingwu’s status was instantly elevated.
Her mother-in-law, Liu Yunqing, not only dictated everything she did but was determined to lavish attention on her ideal daughter-in-law.
She would often grin goofily whenever she saw her daughter-in-law’s barely noticeable baby bump.
Even Kara had become well-behaved.
No longer wandering around seeking attention near Mu Qingwu,
she quietly stayed by her side, occasionally sniffing the air.
Even the little bulldog seemed to sense its owner’s pregnancy, guarding her like a tiny bodyguard.
When Xiao Yu’s mother-in-law arrived, both families spent an entire day filled with joy and laughter.
…
Night.
The little couple didn’t head home directly.
They sat on a long bench in the spacious square.
Watching children play, couples flirt, and families calling out to their kids,
both Xiao Yu and Mu Qingwu wore radiant smiles.
“What is it that you love about me?”
Mu Qingwu nestled into her brother’s embrace.
Xiao Yu’s lips twitched.
Here we go again.
Why do girls always have to ask over and over: What do you love about me? What do you adore about me? Don’t you love me anymore?
They seem to need constant reassurance.
If your answer falters, don’t be surprised if they get impatient.
Hehe, consider this a cool line for you!
“I don’t even know why I love you, what it is about you that makes me love you so.”
Embracing Mu Qingwu, Xiao Yu chuckled, “But I just love you—a lot, more and more. Silly sister, love needs no reason!”
“Ha!”
Her joyful laugh made her stunning, jade-like face bloom like a garden in full flourish, but she buried her face in his arms and teased, “Now say ‘I love you’ in Lu Xun’s style…”
Damn… Xiao Yu was stunned.
“Wait, sis, are you getting so highbrow now?”
“Ordinary ‘I love you’ just won’t do for you, huh? Now you need something literary?”
Feeling his scalp tingle, Xiao Yu’s eyes darted as he continued, “I quietly gaze out the window, where the pale clouds resemble a solitary figure that mesmerizes me relentlessly. When I try to sneak a touch, you scatter like dandelion seeds, leaving your image everywhere!”
“Naughty little brother!”
Mu Qingwu held Xiao Yu’s waist tightly, “I want to hear more.”
“Sunflowers carry a beautiful symbolism.”
Xiao Yu said calmly, “I will always belong solely to you. There’s no need to question my affection or my love. I wouldn’t share what belongs to my sister with anyone else… We have only this lifetime together—no endless tomorrows.”
“Mm.”
Mu Qingwu nodded.
“Feels nice to be spoiled, doesn’t it?”
Xiao Yu wrapped his arms around his sister and grinned, “Sis, when you’re tired, you can always be my little friend.”
“And I can pamper you too!”
Mu Qingwu pressed her cheek against his chest.
Her eyes crinkled, her heart filled with sweetness, and she smiled brightly.
Xiao Yu lowered his head to kiss her cheek, then looked up at the people in the distance.
The world is so vast—it’s rare to find someone who truly treats you well.
Having lived two lives, he cherished that kindness more than anyone.
He knew exactly how to treasure it.
Cherish those who care for you,
because once they’re lost, they can never be found again…