"I... I..."
Chen Ruoxi looked at Lin Ke'er's pair of pure, flawless eyes. Her lips moved, but she had no idea how to begin.
Was she supposed to tell this innocent, lively little girl that her brother had shut her out and refused to let her in?
That was far too embarrassing!
Yet Lin Ke'er seemed to see through her awkwardness.
Though young, she was shrewd. She sighed, then spoke softly with an expression that said, "I understand."
"Sister Chen, did you come to see my brother?"
"And then got stopped by those two unromantic blocks of wood at the gate?"
Chen Ruoxi's pretty face instantly reddened to the tips of her ears.
All she could do was nod awkwardly.
"Ah!"
Lin Ke'er sighed again. Like a little adult, she patted Chen Ruoxi's hand and comforted her.
"Sister Chen, don't worry! And don't blame them!"
"My Lazy Brother must have given them orders again! All he does from morning till night is sleep, sleep, sleep. He hates people disturbing him the most!"
"But don't worry, Sister Chen!"
"My brother dotes on me the most! I'll go talk to him! He'll definitely see you!"
As Lin Ke'er spoke, she patted her chest and made the promise with utter conviction.
"That won't be necessary. I only came here to seek advice on a few small matters..."
Chen Ruoxi shook her head.
"What questions? Tell me, Sister Chen, and I'll go ask my brother!"
Though young, Lin Ke'er was quick-witted. Her eyes spun, and a plan sprang to mind.
"Really?"
Chen Ruoxi was momentarily stunned.
"Of course!"
Lin Ke'er lifted her chin and guaranteed it.
Seeing her say so, Chen Ruoxi thought it over and ultimately decided to take a gamble. If she left just like this, she would still feel unwilling to