Chapter 1551: You're Always Spoiling Her

Xu Tingting suddenly felt guilty, “You’re so busy, yet you still have time to buy two buns and come see me…”

Xu Shu chuckled, “Growing a conscience, are we?”

Xu Tingting pouted, didn’t argue, and adjusted her posture, planning to kneel, but Xu Shu pressed her leg down, “No need to kneel, just sit.”

“Second Brother will find out.”

“I’m here, he won’t say anything.”

Xu Tingting’s eyes sparkled.

But his next sentence doused that sparkle, “If he comes, I’ll remind you, then you can kneel.”

Xu Tingting’s face fell, “You’re the big brother, can’t you have a little of a big brother’s authority? You’re afraid of him!”

“Nonsense! You’re afraid of him, why can’t I be afraid?”

“…” She almost cried from anger.

She didn’t even want to talk to him anymore, turned her back in anger. After less than half an hour, she started getting sleepy, her head nodding down bit by bit. Xu Shu held her head, gently moving her onto his lap.

Once she found a comfortable position, Xu Tingting didn’t move.

Xu Shu looked deeply at the hands circling his waist, paused for a moment, then when her breathing was even, he took off his jacket and covered her, gently taking her hands from around his waist and tucking them under the jacket.

Morning.

As soon as it got light, Xu Shu carried Xu Tingting away.

Xu Qingbo ran into them halfway to the ancestral hall, still in his pajamas, his hair unkempt, casting a glance at the person sleeping soundly in Xu Shu’s arms.

“You always indulge her like this, now when I punish her, she doesn’t learn her lesson.”

“She’s still young, a little indulgence won’t hurt.”

Xu Shu always said the same thing, from when they were young until now.

Initially, Xu Qingbo took it seriously and got angry whenever Xu Tingting was punished. Their parents didn’t dare interfere, only Xu Shu dared to protect her, openly and secretly, afraid his precious sister would feel even a bit wronged. Xu Qingbo felt his dignity as the second brother was undermined and seriously talked to Xu Shu several times, but Xu Shu always sweet-talked him, dissipating his anger, yet continued to protect Xu Tingting just the same.

Eventually, Xu Qingbo stopped bothering, turning a blind eye.

“True, it’s only at this age she can be indulged. Once she’s married, it won’t be possible to spoil her like that anymore.”

Xu Shu’s expression subtly darkened, he shot a glance at Xu Qingbo, asking, “Already looking for marriage prospects for Tingting?”

“Looking for what at this age, she’s still young. The parents’ intention is for her to stay with us a few more years after college. I’m not willing for her to marry so early, besides, our family doesn’t need to arrange a marriage. She can marry whomever she wants later, her family will back her up.”

Xu Shu’s brow twitched slightly.

“Doesn’t she have a boyfriend?”

“That Song Jin?” Xu Qingbo snorted, “I really don’t like him; he’s too sly, but Tingting likes him, so let her mess around. She’ll eventually see things clearly, and if she doesn’t, at worst, I’ll step in and forcibly break them up.”

The person in his arms stirred.

Xu Shu paused.

Xu Qingbo stopped as well, and they both looked down at her.

Being carried like this was a bit bumpy; even in sleep, her brows furrowed. She snuggled twice against Xu Shu’s chest and settled on his shoulder, sleeping again.

Xu Qingbo’s voice softened, “Let me carry her.”

“No need,” Xu Shu avoided slightly, “If we switch, we might wake her. It’ll just be a few more steps, I can carry her back.”