"Big Brother, Big Brother?"
A soft, clear child's voice sounded beside his ear twice, carrying a hint of displeasure. It was Su Su, who sat beside him. Seeing her big brother lost in thought the entire time, staring motionlessly at his bowl and chopsticks without talking to her, she could not help calling to him softly.
Only after those two calls did Lin Chen abruptly emerge from his tangled plans. He raised his head in realization, the deep contemplation in his eyes giving way to gentle bewilderment.
He looked at his little sister's puffed cheeks and asked softly, "Huh? What did you say, little sister? I was distracted just now and didn't hear you."
Seeing that her brother had only responded after she called for so long, Su Su thrust out her lower lip. Her round cheeks puffed with anger as she turned her head away, folded her little arms, and huffed, "I'm not talking to you anymore!"
She looked both adorable and petulant, displaying a temper unique to children. Lin Chen could not help chuckling. His heavy thoughts and intricate plans scattered, leaving his heart full of tenderness.
He set down his bowl and chopsticks and coaxed his sulking little sister in a gentle voice, patiently apologizing and comforting her.
But Su Su was still upset. No matter how gently Lin Chen reasoned with her or softly coaxed her, she kept her little face turned away and refused to respond, seemingly determined to stay angry.
Left with no choice, Lin Chen brushed a hand over the Storage Soul Tool at his waist. With a faint flash, a translucent, lustrous leaf of pure emerald green quietly appeared in his palm.
Its veins were distinct, and a faint herbal fragrance lingered around it as spiritual energy washed over them. It was