Shen Shuangjian's doubts abruptly ended when Xie Jinghui uttered his last few words.
Before that, he had been puzzled by Xie Jinghui's strange behavior.
He didn't know what impact his honesty had on Xie Jinghui. He was affected and instinctively distanced himself from everyone.
But after that, he had adjusted his mindset. He didn't know Xie Jinghui's thoughts, nor did he know what his few words meant.
But he wasn't stupid, nor was he without common sense, so he knew what Xie Jinghui meant by what he said next.
He said he wanted to hold her hand and help her tie her hair. In Shen Shuangjian's eyes, such intimate behavior was something only the closest people could do.
And that is precisely why Shen Shuangjian belatedly felt his ears burning, the shyness slowly creeping up from his sudden realization that Xie Jinghui had already done these intimate things.
Thus, Shen Shuangjian, who had been completely unaware, finally realized that in the past few months, he and Xie Jinghui shared a pillow, held hands, tied their hair together, hugged, and even...
These were things Shen Shuangjian had never even considered, but now Xie Jinghui said he wanted to do them for the rest of his life.
When the car lights came on, Shen Shuangjian was forced to snap out of her embarrassment.
He was increasingly confused as to how Xie Jinghui had done so many things to him without him even realizing it.
Slender white fingertips slowly tightened around the thin blanket. Shen Shuangjian Shen Shuangjian returned, she suddenly felt uneasy.
It felt like something had been broken, something beyond his comprehension, and that made him uneasy.
What exactly was Xie Jinghui saying? What did he mean by his words? Why did he seem so different from usual?
He repeatedly brought up the relationship, but Shen Shuangjian didn't know how to respond.
In his heart, even though Xie Jinghui had nothing to do with him, Shen Shuangjian still trusted him.
Even when he heard unpleasant words or wanted to seek help, he subconsciously included Xie Jinghui in his safe zone.
When everyone else was a stranger, Xie Jinghui was the only person he didn't want to avoid.
" Shuangjian."
Shen Sixian's abrupt voice suddenly rang out in front of her, deep and tinged with a hint of doubt, instantly snapping Shen Shuangjian out of her reverie.
Why did you come out?
Shen Sixian glanced at Shen Shuangjian's thin pajamas and couldn't help but frown. He draped his coat over Shen Shuangjian's shoulders and reached out to shake her hand, finding it as cold as he had expected.
"I..." Shen Shuangjian paused for a moment, then remained silent.
So, despite Shen Sixian's not-so-stern lecture, Shen Shuangjian her eyes lowered, still followed him home in a daze.
But he will never figure out the answer, because Shen Shuangjian will never know that he is actually a very difficult person to please.
Everyone who gets close to him, besides being initially amazed, immediately feels inferior and looks up to him.
His gentleness and composure transformed into a cold detachment.
If she makes a mistake in a single action or utters an inappropriate word, Shen Shuangjian will subconsciously avoid the situation, express her dissatisfaction, and then distance herself.
But in this world, very few people are constantly cautious, trying to figure out his thoughts and observing his every subtle expression.
Then, using this as a bridge, they could slowly and safely approach Shen Shuangjian.
Perhaps if he just stood there, countless people would follow suit and want to do the same.
But at this perfect time and place, only Xie Jinghui, and actually did it.
Shen Shuangjian always thought that his personality was too introverted, that he was unpopular, and that he would be shunned by others along the way.
But he will never know that a person who is difficult to please will unconditionally discourage many people who cannot do the same.
Therefore, Shen Shuangjian could only attribute it to his terrible personality, which made him seem boring and uninteresting, and someone she wanted to stay away from.
" Shuangjian, what's wrong?"
As she stopped walking, Shen Shuangjian instinctively covered her lips with her knuckles and looked up to ask Shen Sixian, "Brother, what is the reaction when someone starts to dislike another person?"
Shen Sixian hadn't expected him to ask such a question. He ruffled Shen Shuangjian's hair, suspiciously sensing that something was amiss.
He wanted to ask Shen Shuangjian what had happened, but before that, he corrected Shen Shuangjian verbal tic. "Call me brother."
"..."
Shen Shuangjian finally gave in.
"Brother, please tell me."
Finally satisfied, Shen Sixian raised an eyebrow, pondered for a moment, and said, "Stay away, remain silent, or confront them head-on."
Shen Sixian found it difficult to give a specific answer to this question, because in his entire life, no one had ever shown any dislike towards him.
He held Shen Shuangjian's hand. Although he didn't understand why his younger brother would suddenly ask such a question, he didn't want to press him. He only wanted to say to Shen Shuangjian:
" Shuangjian, never let other people's emotions affect you. Their comings and goings are their own business."
"Just know that nothing in this world is worth your worry. Anything that can be solved with a few words isn't a problem. If words can't solve it, then use money."
Shen Sixian stopped abruptly at this point, turning to look at Shen Shuangjian. "Do you understand?"
Shen Shuangjian lower her eyes and remain silent, after a long while, she softly asked, "What if none of these can be resolved?"
But Shen Sixian suddenly laughed. He held Shen Shuangjian's hand and continued walking forward, teasingly replying, "Is it that serious?"
His hands were warm, and when she held them, Shen Shuangjian felt a strong warmth as well.
"Then there's only one way left."
So Shen Shuangjian up at him, and in the night, Shen Sixian's deep eyes held a gentle, coaxing gaze.
He said, "I'm looking for my brother."
Shen Sixian's lips curled slightly, revealing the arrogance and confidence of someone in power, as well as the unreasonable and unconditional protectiveness and support of an elder brother.
In Shen Sixian, it seemed that no matter how big the problem was, it was a trivial matter that could be solved as long as Shen Shuangjian cute and called him "brother" a couple of times.
In fact, that was exactly what Shen Sixian thought. As long as Shen Sixian was alive, the sword hanging over Shen Shuangjian's back would not break, and the sky would not fall.
No troubles or hardships should befall Shen Shuangjian, turning into the slight furrows between his brows.
Shen Sixian will give him the greatest freedom, money, power, happiness, and the confidence to never have to worry again.
Just like the fairy tales her mother used to tell her, the princess lived happily ever after in the castle, because...
The one who loved the princess the most was the king.
The one who loves Shen Shuangjian the most is her brother.