Chapter 585

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Chapter 585: Siblings

Bai Xinghui understands people very well.

It’s true for both sides.

Yagyū Simozi genuinely felt this way, entering her blind spot and gaining her brother’s approval.

There are many aspects that are worth her learning.

However, Simozi still doesn’t see Xinghui as a rival and gladly accepted her invitation.

Bai Xinghui wants to maintain her family and redeem her brother. In order to do that, she needs to establish herself as a reliable and trustworthy person for her sister to lean on.

Just with this, it is impossible to awaken Yagyū Simozi’s sense of crisis.

She doesn’t have any sense of crisis at all.

Because both sides have different goals.

Yagyū Simozi sees her sister as a starting point and stepping stone, but this position is the ultimate goal of Bai Xinghui’s life.

No matter how hard she tries, Bai Xinghui can only sit in the front row at her brother’s wedding in her lifetime.

But Yagyū Simozi cannot be satisfied with sitting in the audience.

They don’t have fundamental conflicts, only superficial friction and confrontation.

It is important to understand who the enemy is and who the ally is.

She chose to stay silent and watch as Bai Xinghui brushed her brother’s affection points with an expressionless face.

When Bai Wei was also willing to interact with them, the atmosphere changed again. With Bai Wei’s coordination, the family became harmonious. He didn’t intentionally arrange for everyone to speak, but threw out a few topics.

The topics that interested the man were gun cars, rocket launches, programming, and slightly childish superhero shows.

And the topics that interested both men and women were unexplored landscapes.

Bai Wei casually mentioned several famous sights he had seen with his own eyes, talked about their history, background, and some interesting stories, as if they were treasures.

Bai Xinghui quickly discovered that Bai Wei had an astonishing amount of knowledge and understanding. They say reading thousands of books is not equal to traveling thousands of miles. If she didn’t know better, she would want to ask her brother why he knows so much about the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom and Europa. Has he actually been there?

After living for so long, Bai Wei didn’t need to pretend to be world-weary. He narrated many things, touched upon certain points, and then circled back to the topic. After talking about poetry and distant lands, he also said, "Does Xinghui want me to stay in the Ming Country?"

Bai Xinghui didn’t answer immediately. She thought for a moment before saying, "I used to want that, but not anymore."

"Why?" Bai Wei asked.

"Because I heard that my older brother probably wants to go to Europe, or the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom, or some other place."

"Because I think, you support me, right?"

"Yes." Bai Xinghui said seriously twice, "Yes, as long as my brother sincerely feels this way, I will support him unconditionally. Even if Grandpa opposes it, I will secretly go and see my brother off and welcome him back."

Bai Wei couldn’t detect any trace of lies, he scratched his head, "Don’t you think it’s a bit blind?"

"Why would it be?" Bai Xinghui shook her head, "My brother is very determined. Once he makes a decision, it means he has thought it through and it also means he will achieve it. No one can stop him. Besides, it’s a good thing…"

She looked slightly sad, "Since that incident, in our family, many of us have been worried that my brother might lose his strength. Regret is secondary, what’s most important is the fear of my brother losing his goals and direction in life. So, when my brother was feeling down for a long time, Grandpa said that even if he lives an ordinary and unremarkable life, as long as he is safe nearby… that would be enough. I also used to think that way."

Bai Wei held the cup in his hands and asked softly, "So, are you all waiting for me to exhaust my sadness? If I can’t overcome it, then I’ll just live an ordinary life, get married and have children early?"

"Yes, indeed." This time it was Aunt Luo Shu who spoke. She gently tilted her head, "Your Uncle also often thinks about you. Every time he passes by the room, he would pause for a moment. You should know that when you were practicing as a child, it was your Uncle who watched over you. He cares a lot about you… It’s just because of some things, he couldn’t be with you all, so he can only leave Simozi with you, so that you have more things to worry about."

Yagyū Simozi lifted her head, "?"

Is this really not just an excuse for slacking off?

She didn’t know and didn’t quite believe.

Bai Wei was somewhat convinced this time, maybe it really wasn’t.

Auntie is a fairy in the painting, a rare SSR paper person. Uncle and her got married, so let’s talk about how they resolved the household registration identity issue, shall we?

Bai Chang also has many secrets, we’ll have to wait for him to come back to understand them.

Bai Xinghui whispered, "So, it’s really great that my older brother can break free from his gloomy state. He can establish himself in Yingzhou, this foreign land, and even if he wants to go further, it’s still possible. If he really wants to see the scenery of Europa, then go ahead, I will certainly support it. Grandpa will support it too, although he will definitely be worried."

Bai Wei chuckled and said, "I’m so touched that tears are streaming down my face."

"Brother, you can cry if you want, I’ll give you a hug."

Bai Xinghui opened her arms and her voice was gentle, "We are a family."

In silence.

Bai Wei felt as if his heart was being hit by a heavy hammer.

Oh, the bond of family.

How wonderful.

A Lifetime of Hundred Years: May all regrets be redeemed.

Does this regret also include my own regrets?

Bai Wei stood up and walked towards her, as if he wanted to respond to Bai Xinghui’s embrace.

The little sister was a bit shy, but she still kept her hands open, ready to receive a hug that hadn’t been done for many years. The last time it happened was a long time ago.

When she was still little, she fell into a well, and it was Bai Wei who jumped into the well and held onto her until the adults came and saved them from drowning.

Even though many memories are blurry, she vividly remembers the scenes from that time, so…

A gust of wind blew by, and she quietly opened her eyes, only to find that there was no one in front of her.

Bai Wei walked past Bai Xinghui, opened the door, and smiled. "I’m going out for a walk and to buy dinner. Let’s have dinner here tonight. I’ll cook, and it would be nice if Auntie stays overnight as well, to wait for Uncle to come back."

Bai Xinghui awkwardly held her hands open, unsure whether she should put them down.

Yagyū Simozi gently pushed the little girl, Sakurai Shiru, who looked confused and was hugged by her.

"Are you satisfied?" Simozi teased. "It’s not that easy to take advantage of your brother."

"…" Bai Xinghui sighed with a complicated expression. "My older brother wasn’t like this before."

"Of course, it’s different when you were little and now that you’ve grown up," Yagyū Simozi shook her head. "You’re a young lady now, so you should care a bit more."

"I don’t think you’re qualified to say that about me."

"Oh? Let’s have a good chat, your sister’s work is really not up to par."

"But my sister has one thing that’s better than you." Simozi said, "I’m not a biological sister, so I can sleep!"

Bai Xinghui took a step back, "You’re the weird one… Be careful, don’t send your brother to jail."

Yagyū Simozi, "…"

How annoying, she’s a biological sister, not Hokusinn Kichyō and Saki Jingūji. What I said is useless.

The harmonious atmosphere between the two sisters seemed to be coming to an end. Luo Shu came to the edge of the window alone. This sense of family brought her many benefits and also made her deeply nostalgic.

Her expression always seemed indifferent, but it didn’t mean she didn’t have emotional fluctuations. On the contrary, those who are carefree are the most emotional. Beautiful feelings, happiness, and fulfillment always make her linger and are also her spiritual sustenance.

Her hands were folded on her lower abdomen, and her gaze at the street scene outside the window was complex. There was sadness, inferiority, and guilt… She also wanted a family, a complete family. She wanted to join the big family and have laughter and conversations with her loved ones. However, she knew deep down that she didn’t deserve it.

But being able to stay a little longer is always a good thing. She liked this harmonious scene of a family without any hostility, gentle and beautiful.

Suddenly.

Luo Shu’s expression changed, she felt a strong sense of confusion and looked at her palm, sweating and feeling her heart beating fast. As a fairy in the painting, all her feelings were spiritual feedback and extension of the material world. In an instant, her heart was filled with fear and unease, unable to grasp exactly what it was, but sensing a premonition called death.

For a spiritual being like a fairy in the painting, death is the decline, withering, and extinction of spirituality.

She stood up like a frightened deer, restraining the urge to run away immediately.

Something was approaching, she realized. If she were alone, she would definitely escape quickly without leaving a trace.

But not now, because Bai Wei had just stepped out of the door. She had to warn him, hurriedly heading towards the door.

"He lost his key, I’m going to deliver it," she made up an excuse. "Remember not to go out, okay?"

The two sisters exchanged a glance and nodded in agreement.

Luo Shu pushed open the door, looked around, found Bai Wei’s figure, and ran after him. When she was halfway there, a terrifying pressure came rolling in, as if it would crush her spiritual senses. She went from running to walking, then to a slow pace, and finally stopped, struggling to look over there.

The spiritual being was being crushed and her vision became strange. The world turned into a twisted and bright red color, with the surroundings resembling a Picasso abstract painting style.

The thick, blood-red afternoon sunlight spilled over, and on the other side of the road, separated by a traffic light and zebra crossing, stood a pale-skinned man with curly hair. He stood right in the center of the distorted scene, giving her a gentle smile.