Although Ji Cიცen's words had a familiar whiff of calculated innocence, considering that he had just returned to the country and was "feeling unwell," Shen Jin dubiously let him off and turned to check on his older brother, who had just started school.
"Don't worry, I'm not made of porcelain." Surrounded by Shen Yu and Shen Jin's concern, Shen Jun's gentle features showed helpless indulgence, but the happiness in his eyes was impossible to hide.
Although his health had been damaged when he was young, he had never lacked nutrition during his six months with the Shen Family. His cheeks had even filled out considerably, and the doctor had recommended that he exercise more.
Unfortunately, Shen Yu insisted on doing everything himself. He practically wanted to fetch every glass of water personally, terrified that his younger brother might get scalded.
Seeing his older brother's genuine helplessness, Shen Jin pursed his lips without speaking. Instead, he heard Yao Maolin complaining behind him that Shen Yu "forgot his friends when someone pretty came along," his muttering full of resentment.
Looking up at the "someone pretty" occupying his newfound older brother's thoughts, Shen Jin pondered briefly.
He loved studying and knew when to advance or retreat; he was considerate toward his deskmate and cared about his friends.
There shouldn't be any problems... right?
Ji Cიცen had no idea he had nearly come under scrutiny. As the candy slowly melted in his mouth, his gaze involuntarily softened.
Unlike the laid-back Chinese teacher, the math teacher went straight to the key material. Although Shen Yu was yawning with sleepiness, he still sat up straight. After all, if he failed to keep up at the beginning of a science subject, he would be completely lost later.
Birds chirped outside the window, and the teacher's voice drifted