Even before his mother's accident, the name Su Xuan had already become a pain that Su Bai and his mother could not let go of.
As the eldest son and Su Bai's older brother, Su Xuan had always been the child other parents held up as an example. His family never had to worry about his studies or daily life, and his cheerful, kind nature was beyond reproach. He was also a good brother who had sworn to do everything in his power to protect his younger brother.
As a child, Su Bai had often fallen ill and been rather clumsy, so Su Xuan had always taken meticulous care of him.
Once, Su Bai had somehow lost his footing and fallen out of a third-floor window. His memories of what happened were hazy; he only remembered that his brother Su Xuan had been injured saving him, even losing the little finger on his right hand. Yet Su Xuan had continued to love and care for Su Bai, as though all of that were an insignificant price to pay compared to his younger brother.
Su Bai had loved his brother deeply, too. He knew Su Xuan was doing everything he could to look after him, and he hoped his health would improve soon, that he would stop being so clumsy, and that he could do more for his brother in the future. Su Bai had always worked toward those goals, striving to grow so that one day he could help Su Xuan.
But shortly after Su Bai earned admission to the best high school through his own hard work, Su Xuan changed completely.
He clearly still recognized everyone around him, but when he looked at Su Bai and their mother, his eyes were cold and unfamiliar.
Before that change, Su Xuan