"Birthday present for you, do you like it?"
When Jiang Zhou asked this sentence, his eyes were still as gentle as usual, but Jiang Ruo always felt that there seemed to be something else in his brother's eyes.
If this strange look can still be understood as his own illusion, what about the ring worn by the villain on the cake
The elder brother would not know what it means for a boy to give a girl a ring, but he gave his own ring instead.
But... he is an older brother, how could he...
Jiang Ruo stood there blankly, her mind was almost blank, she didn't know how to react at all.
Jiang Zhou stepped forward and took the ring off the villain. He looked at Jiang Ruo with a low and soft voice: "Don't you like it?"
"Brother... brother, why... did you... give me this..." Jiang Ruo's speech became incoherent, and his voice was obviously trembling.
Jiang Zhou looked down at her, "What do you think?"
Jiang Ruo: ...
Jiang Zhou held the ring in one hand, and wanted to hold Jiang Ruo's hand with the other and put the ring on her, but Jiang Ruo dodged like lightning.
"Brother." Jiang Ruo's voice was obviously panicked, she stared at Jiang Zhou with wide eyes, and didn't believe that her brother would do such a thing to her.
Only then did Jiang Zhou realize that his actions were a bit hasty, he sighed softly, looked at Jiang Ruo and said, "You can treat this ring as a birthday present, don't think too much."
Jiang Ruo shook her head subconsciously, "Ring... How can a ring be a birthday present?"
Even if it's a birthday present, it definitely shouldn't be a birthday present from a brother to a sister.
"If you want to treat it as an ordinary birthday present, then it is an ordinary birthday present." Jiang Zhou looked at Jiang Ruo with a low voice, "My heart, if you don't want to understand, you can always pretend not to know."
"But you are my brother!" Jiang Ruo's expression was particularly confused.
Jiang Zhou shook his head and said, "But we are not related by blood. Although I don't want to admit that Jiang Li is my sister, she is indeed my sister who is related by blood."
"But... But I have always regarded you as my own brother, and I have never changed." Jiang Ruo's voice sounded eager, as if he was convincing Jiang Zhou and himself.
Jiang Zhou was silent for a few seconds before slowly speaking: "But we are not related by blood, Ruo Ruo."
Jiang Ruo still couldn't accept it.
She didn't realize that she was not related to her family by blood until she was fifteen years old, but during this time, her brother was her real brother!
She can act like a baby with her brother unscrupulously, and accept all his good things, that's because he is her own brother!
Seeing that Jiang Ruo was silent, Jiang Zhou continued: "It's natural for you to find it hard to accept what I'm saying to you suddenly, and I won't force you to make a decision now, but you should at least consider me. okay?"
Jiang Ruo looked up at Jiang Zhou, and shook his head gently, "I... I don't want to think about it, I always regard you as my own brother."
"But I'm not your brother." Jiang Zhou said in a low voice, "I'm a normal adult man, we are not related by blood, I treat you well not because you are my sister, but because I like you."
Jiang Zhou also knew that he couldn't push her too hard, "Ruo Ruo, you can think about it slowly, or I can wait until you figure it out, but you should at least give me a chance, shouldn't you?"
Jiang Ruo bit her lip and asked, "Then... what if I still can't figure it out?"
Seeing her attitude loosen, Jiangzhou chuckled, "If you still can't figure it out, I'll just wait for you to figure it out. No matter when you want to figure it out, I'll wait for you at the same place."
Jiang Ruo: ...
Her mind is in a mess now, and she has no way to think about it, let alone figure it out.
Fortunately, her brother didn't force her to give an answer immediately, which made her heave a sigh of relief.
She looked at the ring in Jiang Zhou's hand, "This... can I not have it?"
Jiang Zhou thought for a few seconds, then walked over, ready to get the pendant on Jiang Ruo's neck, Jiang Ruo quickly stepped back to the wall, covered her collar with her hands, and said in horror: "Brother, you... what you up to?"
The corners of Jiang Zhou's mouth curled up, and he slowly leaned over, "Silly girl, where are you thinking? Even if my brother hurts himself, he can't hurt you."
Hearing what he said, Jiang Ruo finally relaxed.
Jiang Zhou stretched out his hand and pulled out the rope hanging the pendant from Jiang Ruo's neck. He could feel that Ruo Ruo was trembling when he approached, and he didn't completely relax until he realized that he wanted to take the pendant.
Jiang Zhou was in a happy mood, because he knew that Ruo Ruo would never treat him as his own brother again after what he just said.
She now rejects herself and her physical contact, not because she hates herself, but because she begins to see herself as the opposite sex.
Jiang Zhou looked at the pendant in his hand and recognized that it was given to Ruo Ruo by himself before, and he felt even better.
He reached out and untied the rope hanging the pendant, and then put the ring in. After knotting the rope, he hung the pendant and the ring on Jiang Ruo's neck together.
"Ruoruo, I'll just say what I said to you just once, and I won't force you later. If you want to understand, take off this ring and put it on your hand, so that I can understand your thoughts. ?"
Jiang Zhou's voice sounded very deep and gentle, with an inexplicable appeal. Jiang Ruo hesitated for a while before finally nodding: "I... I know."
Jiang Zhou smiled and rubbed her head, "Little Birthday, happy eighteenth birthday, you will be an adult in the future, let's light candles and make a wish and eat cake together, shall we?"
Looking at the familiar smile on Jiang Zhou's face, Jiang Ruo felt as if he had returned to the past, but some things had already changed.
Seeing that she was silent, Jiang Zhou stretched out his hand and scratched her nose, "I'll put a candle for our little birthday star, you can just blow the candle and make a wish later."
Jiang Zhou skillfully inserted and lit the candles, and then sang a birthday song with his tone-deaf voice, before saying, "Ruo Ruo, you can start making wishes now."
Jiang Ruo nodded, closed his eyes, and made three wishes.
The first wish: Dad's career can develop smoothly and return to the way it was before.
The second wish: Mom and Dad can live happily together, without endless quarrels.
The third wish: I can be admitted to the ideal university, and the business of live streaming and delivery can also be improved to a higher level.
After making three wishes, Jiang Ruo suddenly realized after blowing out the candles: none of his birthday wishes this year had something to do with his brother.
Seeing Jiang Ruo in a daze, Jiang Zhou smiled and pulled out the candles on the cake, and asked, "What are you thinking about?"
Jiang Ruo shook his head immediately, "No... I didn't think about anything."
She doesn't have a brother in her wish this year because she knows what her brother wants most, but she still can't accept the fact that her brother likes her, so she doesn't know how to make a wish for him.
The two of them were about to eat the cake, but there was a knock on the door outside. Jiang Zhou went to open the door and saw Feng Yun standing there.
Feng Yun saw the Christmas tree and lanterns in the room, as well as the big cake on the table, and suddenly remembered that today is Ruo Ruo's eighteenth birthday.
Ruo Ruo's eighteenth birthday is also Xiao Ling's eighteenth birthday.
Xiao Ling's birthday this year should be very lively, the people of the Feng family dote on her so much, she will be happy to be a little birthday star.
But Ruo Ruo... I shouldn't have forgotten Ruo Ruo's birthday.
Seeing Feng Yun coming, Jiang Ruo was the happiest, her eyes seemed to sparkle, "Mom, shall we eat cake together?"
Feng Yun nodded and said with a smile: "Ruo Ruo, happy eighteenth birthday, you will be an adult from now on, you can do what you like."
Jiang Ruo whispered, "Thank you, Mom."
When her mother said this, she finally realized why her brother chose to confess today, because after today, she will be an adult, and even if she is in love, it is not considered a puppy love.
But at this moment, Jiang Zhou is still her brother in her heart, and she has no way to connect the two roles of brother and boyfriend.
When she just opened the door, Feng Yun only noticed the colorful lights in the room and the big cake. But when she entered the room, she realized that there were so many roses in the room, and those roses were arranged in a big heart shape.
Feng Yun was slightly stunned, feeling that this scene was inexplicably familiar, because Jiang Huai had done similar things when he was chasing her.
As Ruo Ruo's older brother, Azhou is not appropriate to prepare such a birthday present for his sister
Because of doubts in her heart, Feng Yun kept watching the two children quietly while eating the cake.
A Zhou looked normal, because he always doted on Ruo Ruo, and his eyes basically followed Ruo Ruo, and today is still no exception.
But Ruo Ruo's reaction was obviously not right. The brother-sister relationship between Ruo Ruo and A Zhou has always been very good. The two have been fighting since they were young, and they have never had any scruples.
But today, Ruo Ruo seems to be deliberately avoiding physical contact with A Zhou.
At first, Feng Yun thought it was her own illusion, but later Jiang Ruo showed it too clearly, and she also looked a little out of control, Feng Yun knew there must be something wrong with it.
After the three of them ate the cake together, Jiang Ruo went back to her room. Feng Yun wanted to ask her aunt to come over and clean up Jiang Zhou's room, but Jiang Zhou refused, "No need, I'll do it myself later."
Feng Yun hesitated for a while, but couldn't help asking: "Did you have feelings for Ruo Ruo... that you shouldn't have?"
Jiang Zhou did not deny it, and after a few seconds of silence, he said, "Ruo Ruo and I are not siblings, we are not related by blood."
Even though she had already guessed in her heart, Feng Yun was still shocked. She looked at Jiang Zhou, "But... But even if you are not related by blood, you two are brothers and sisters who grew up together? You... If you do this, you won't be afraid of being poked in the back ?"
Jiang Zhou looked firm: "I don't care what other people think."
Seeing that he was so stubborn, Feng Yun was at a loss for a while, and asked after a while: "You don't care what other people think, doesn't Ruo Ruo care?"
Although A Zhou and Ruo Ruo are indeed not related by blood, Ruo Ruo is the adopted daughter of the Jiang family after all. Besides, in the past ten years, A Zhou and Ruo Ruo have gotten along like brothers and sisters, so they have no relationship with their brothers and sisters. What a difference.
Now A Zhou has a crush on Ruo Ruo. If the two are really together, how will others discuss this matter
The world is always very tolerant towards men, but for Azhou, it may not have much influence.
But they will definitely retaliate against Ruo Ruo with the greatest malice, saying that she seduced her brother, Ruo Ruo has such a simple mind, can she really bear this
Although Ruo Ruo is not her biological daughter, she has raised her for eighteen years after all, so she can't help but think about these issues for Ruo Ruo.
Jiang Zhou explained: "We are not together now, it is only my unilateral idea for the time being, as long as Ruo Ruo is willing to accept me, I can take her abroad, and I can also settle in a foreign country in the future, and find a place where no one knows us. Life."
Feng Yun immediately remembered Ruo Ruo's distraught appearance just now, she frowned and said, "Did you force her?"
Jiang Zhou knew that his mother saw Ruo Ruo's anomaly just now, so he immediately said: "How can I be willing to force her, she just can't accept the change of identity for a while, and doesn't know how to face me."
Hearing what he said, Feng Yun finally breathed a sigh of relief, "Ruo Ruo is pure-hearted, she has always regarded you as her own brother, you... since when did you start thinking about her?"
Jiang Zhou shook his head, "I don't know, but I really can't lose her. If she can't figure it out for a while, I'm willing to wait for her forever."
Jiang Zhou really didn't know when he fell in love with Jiang Ruo, but he knew when he understood his heart.
In the ward at the beginning, Ruo Ruo told him as if telling a joke that Qin Zheng was jealous because of him, and he knew that he was not a pure brother and sister to Ruo Ruo.
That's why he tried every means to separate Ruo Ruo and Qin Zheng, and told Ruo Ruo more than once that Qin Zheng cared that she was not the biological daughter of the Jiang family, so he gave up on her and approached Jiang Li instead.
At that time, Ruo Ruo may have had some affection for Qin Zheng, but because it had just sprouted and was the most fragile, he almost only needed to pinch it lightly, and the tender bud would be broken.
After that, he has been paying close attention to Ruo Ruo's emotions to prevent her and Qin Zheng from resurging.
For two and a half years, Ruo Ruo and Qin Zheng drifted away, and now they have cut off all contact, and they are no different from strangers.
Now that Ruo Ruo has grown up, he dared to express his truest thoughts, thinking that Ruo Ruo would accept him one day.
Seeing her son's appearance, Feng Yun couldn't help but think of herself when she was young.
At that time, she also had to have Jianghuai, no matter what the people around her said, she couldn't listen at all.
Feng Yun sighed, "It's useless for you to tell me this, your father probably won't agree with your matter."
Jiang Zhou naturally understood this too. He frowned and said, "I know, so I hope you can keep it a secret for me, Mom. I don't want to affect Ruo Ruo's judgment because of Dad's interference."
Ruo Ruo is already very contradictory now, if her father shows an opposing attitude again, the probability of Ruo Ruo agreeing to herself is almost negligible.
Feng Yun sighed: "I don't need to tell your father, or I can help you test his attitude, but he has always been very stubborn, but I can't convince him of anything he believes in."
Jiang Zhou nodded immediately, "I know, as long as you keep it a secret."
Jiang Zhou has made up his mind at this time, if his father strongly opposes him being with Ruo Ruo in the future, then he can only take Ruo Ruo away.
My father did the same thing back then, so he should be able to understand himself.
Feng Yun didn't see Jiang Zhou's careful thinking at all, but thinking of Ruo Ruo's attitude today, she couldn't help but warn: "A Zhou, feelings can't be forced, if Ruo Ruo refuses to accept you, you must not force it." Her, otherwise even if you force her to be with you, she will not be happy in the future."
Jiang Zhou nodded immediately, "I know, I won't force Ruo Ruo."
Although Ruo Ruo can read novels like Little Black House, novels are different from reality, he will not do such irrational things, otherwise Ruo Ruo will definitely be frightened.
Hearing his assurance, Feng Yun was completely relieved, she left Jiang Zhou's room, and began to plan how to test Jiang Huai's attitude.
At the barbecue stand in the snack street, Jiang Li ordered a lot of messy barbecue, but in the end he couldn't finish it at all.
She looked at Tong Yi, "Nephew, it seems that your fighting ability is not very good."
In her expectation, Tong Yi's food intake should be bigger than her own no matter what, even if there is a little left, it is impossible to leave so much.
Tong Yi hiccupped and pointed to the two empty wine bottles on the ground, "Drink two bottles of wine before eating barbecue?"
Jiang Li shook his head, "I'm a self-aware person, I can't do such a stupid thing."
Tong Yi: ...
All right, Jiang Xiaoling will always have her reasons, and it is impossible for him to compete with her.
When Tong Yi went to check out, Jiang Li went to the boss and asked for two boxes to pack the unfinished barbecue.
"If you leave these things tomorrow, the taste will definitely change, and you probably won't be able to eat them by then." Tong Yi couldn't help but speak.
Jiang Li replied: "I can bring them to the training team to eat, and treat it as an extra meal at night, it's better than wasting it."
Tong Yi nodded, "That's fine."
But after a few seconds, he couldn't help but ask again: "Does Third Master Feng know that you are so thrifty?"
The people of the Feng family dote on Jiang Xiaoying so much, it is definitely impossible to reduce her living expenses, but she still saves as always, so it can only be a matter of habit.
Jiang Li thought for a while and said: "When my uncle and I eat together, we basically eat at home or in the research institute. At home, we always eat as much as we want. When we are in the research institute, there are brothers and I sharing a platter. The elder brother eats a lot. , there is no way leftovers.”
"What brother?" Tong Yi was curious.
Why didn't he know that Jiang Xiaoling had another senior brother
Jiang Li said truthfully: "My little uncle's student, he worked with my little uncle on projects before he graduated as a graduate student. He is super amazing, and my little uncle even praised him!"
Tong Yi asked calmly: "Are you familiar with that senior brother of yours?"
Jiang Li nodded, "Yes, the senior is super nice, not only will he solve my academic problems, but also always buy all kinds of snacks and fruits to feed me, and often give me hairy crabs, he is simply a good senior in China. "
Tong Yi gave a "tsk", "During the third year of junior high school, I often fed you too, and I never saw you praise me for being a good tablemate in China."
"But senior brother never takes money from me." Jiang Li was confident.
Tong Yi: ...
Is he short of those hundreds of dollars
But it was because Jiang Xiaolian was so obsessed with biscuits at that time, and he didn't want Jiang Xiaojie to become a puffed gnat, so he tried to limit her!
Tong Yi was silent for a few seconds, then suddenly said: "Jiang Xiaolian, I think your senior brother treats you so well, he must have ulterior motives, otherwise he wouldn't be able to feed you often."
"I know that." Jiang Li said.
The senior brother was so kind to her because he wanted to hug her little uncle's thigh. Jiang Li always knew this, but she still thought that the senior brother was very nice.
Tong also looked at Jiang Li in disbelief, "You know?"
Jiang Li nodded, "Well, I know, but I don't think it matters."
Tong Yi stretched out his hand and nodded Jiang Li's head, "Is that brother of yours handsome?"
Gracilaria: …
Brother's looks, it can't be said to be very handsome, it can only be said that it has nothing to do with being handsome.
Seeing her strange expression, Tong Yi immediately said: "Jiang Xiaolian, I don't think you can control your appearance too much, what do you think?"
Jiang Li nodded, "Well, I think so too, so no matter how ugly you become, you are still my eldest nephew."
Tong Yi: ...
Although he never pays attention to dressing up, and he doesn't put on facial masks like those classmates, but... he shouldn't be ugly!
Otherwise, are the suitors I met abroad blind
Even if one eye is blind, then everyone can't be blind!
But, is Jiang Xiaoling's senior brother really handsome
Seeing that Tong Yi was still in a daze, Jiang Li couldn't help but bumped him with his elbow, "What are you thinking?"
"That senior brother of yours is more handsome than your little uncle?" Tong Yi couldn't help asking.
He remembered that Jiang Xiaoling had said before that Third Master Feng was more handsome than himself, and if that senior brother was not as handsome as Third Master Feng, he would probably be about the same as him!
Jiang Li was shocked by Tong Yi's question, she showed an indescribable expression, "There is no way to compare this?"
Pulling out the elder brother to compare appearance with the younger uncle is like pulling out the lowest age to compare grades, it is simply insulting.
Jiang Li can't do such a thing.
Tong Yi raised his eyebrows, "Why can't we compare? It can't be equal, right?"
Jiang Li coughed lightly, and replied: "Only unscrupulous people discuss appearance, let's change the topic!"
Tong Yi: ...
He was just asking casually, but Jiang Xiaolian actually said that he was not serious
That senior brother, isn't he really more handsome than Third Master Feng