Her previous dislike was perhaps a defense mechanism in her heart. Because she had been hurt before, she dared not easily give her emotions. When meeting a man who moved her heart, her subconscious automatically interpreted it as disgust, allowing herself to retreat and not fall in. This was probably a form of self-protection.
“I… actually like him?” My little sister murmured, blinking her slightly swollen apricot eyes at me. “Seems to make sense.”
“General Shen is a reliable man,” I smiled and gently patted her face. “Since you know your feelings, don’t be awkward like before. Good men should be held onto tightly.”
She suddenly burst out laughing, hugging my arm and acting coquettish: “Second sister, you’re just like mother…”
I darkened my face. “What are you saying?”
“Oh, I misspoke. I should say: you’re more like a mother than mother…” She rolled on the bed, then suddenly jumped up in panic, grabbing her hair: “Oh no, I slapped him last night!”
The story was quite simple. General Shen found her in the garden, and they argued aimlessly for a while. General Shen suddenly said, “Women are just troublesome.”
She was about to retort when he stretched out his arm and directly pulled her into his embrace. She tried to struggle, but the difference in their abilities was too great to succeed. Finally, when General Shen let her go and was about to speak, she was so angry that she slapped him, hitting his right cheek. They parted unhappily.
I sighed inwardly. Although I didn’t expect this calm general to say sweet nothings, he couldn’t just act without a word? Or did he think doing was better than speaking, and this embrace represented a confession?
My little sister was still jumping on the bed and wailing. After comforting her, I walked out.
General Shen was indeed still waiting in the courtyard. Seeing me come out, his cold eyes slightly brightened.
“Next, it’s up to you,” I solemnly nodded to him. “Future brother-in-law, you need more patience with girls. I’m entrusting my little sister to you.”
If you make her sad, I’ll hold you accountable.
Rest assured.” His eyebrows slightly relaxed, and his originally rigid stone-like face actually revealed a soft glow, looking more vivid and spirited.
