"Xiaoxiao told me people from Yujing University, Ling'an University, and National Comprehensive University all came looking for her," Chen Shu said to Ning Qing as they ate. "You only got a special admission offer after competing in the world championship, right?"
"Because she's too young."
"Yeah, the youngest national champion." Chen Shu nodded. "Xiaoxiao also said all three universities offered her generous scholarships."
"Are you jealous?"
"That's not important."
"What is?"
"What's important is that our Xiaoxiao is better than you!"
"..."
"Xiaoxiao said you told her to choose your university. Then she'll be your junior." Chen Shu clicked his tongue. "A little sister five years younger than you, but only one year below you at university. Tell me, Ning Qing, how does that feel?"
"Like having another bowl of rice."
"Bring me one too." Chen Shu handed her his bowl. "Not too much. I'm getting a little full."
"..."
Ning Qing silently took his bowl, glanced at him, and walked into the kitchen.
A moment later, a bowl packed solid with rice and crowned by a towering peak landed in front of Chen Shu.
Beside him, Chen Banxia nearly burst out laughing.
Chen Shu looked at Ning Qing helplessly. "Why didn't you pound it into sticky rice cake while you were at it?"
"Finish it."
That was all Ning Qing said.
"..."
Chen Shu fell silent.
Beside him, Chen Banxia was still snickering, her laughter grating on his ears.
Peach gave him a sidelong glance too.
After a moment's Thought, Chen Shu waited until Chen Banxia wasn't looking and dumped half his rice into her bowl.
His dear sister's laughter stopped dead. She looked down, her expression changed at once, and she began to protest. "Hey, how could you! I'm already stuffed! Besides, this is a bowl of rice