"Silly boy, you’ve always been amazing."
Kang Li smiled and said, "Before you were an adult, you already knew how to support yourself. Then you decisively enlisted to protect the country, and later succeeded in getting into a prestigious mand school through the college entrance exam. Now you’ve grown into an outstanding soldier, and watching your journey makes me very proud of you!"
"Sister, I’m not as amazing as you, and I can’t even pare to you."
Feng Yi remembered his days living with the Feng family and said, "Since I could speak, I was very happy to have brothers and sisters at home,
but I didn’t expect those so-called brothers and sisters... they didn’t like me at all. That would’ve been fine, but they didn’t treat me as a brother, constantly teasing me with words,
treating me like a servant, framing me, pushing me... Slowly, I became scared of being seen by them, scared to be with them, but under one roof, I had nowhere to hide, so I had to let them bully me.
And that woman saw it all and never intervened. Even when I looked at her for help, she’d pretend not to see. Being young, I couldn’t resist, so I quietly endured. In the deep of night,
I’d think over and over, how wonderful it would be if I had my own brother and sister, so I wouldn’t have to fear those who didn’t like me."
"Then why didn’t she ask us sisters-in-law to listen together?"
"You all went back to your rooms to rest; it’s such a cold night, and late at that. If Li Bao were to call you, who knows what the eldest sister-in-law might think, and can you guarantee you wouldn’t overthink it?"
"..." Wang Pan was silent for a while, then said aggrievedly, "Then what did she say to you?"
Kang Guoan was internally frustrated, but he held it in, speaking blandly: "Which ’she’ are you referring to? If you mean my sister, please address her by her name."
Wang Pan: "Do you have to nitpick over every detail?"
"It’s not about nitpicking, it’s about giving others the respect they deserve." Kang Guoan sighed, "Your personality seemed different before and after marriage, Wang Pan, which one is the real you?"
At this point, Kang Guoan turned to face Wang Pan, his face showing no emotion, and said lightly, "In my memory, when you were with my sister, you seemed like an open-minded, genuinely respectful girl. But after marriage, the you I see is arrogant and capricious, like a spoiled young lady.
Honestly, I don’t know what you’re so proud of. With your family’s situation, at most, you’re from an ordinary cadre family; you can’t call it a high-ranking household. Besides, even if you were from a distinguished family, wouldn’t it make you more cautious in your behavior?"
Wang Pan blushed.
"Also, I don’t mind you being capricious with me, but you can’t throw a tantrum at every turn. After all, I’m human, not a god. I get tired too, I have troubles too, so how am I supposed to always acmodate you, indulge you, and tolerate everything you do?"
Kang Guoan’s gaze was deep and unfathomable: "Was the pre-marriage you all an act?"
"I... I wasn’t pretending!"
Wang Pan’s heart was uneasy.
"If it was an act, I think you acted very well. At least, I didn’t find it fake, and my sister probably didn’t either."
After saying that, Kang Guoan closed his eyes, ready to sleep.
"I said I wasn’t pretending."
Back then, when she just started college, she was very happy, especially when she saw a classmate who looked like a fairy. She sincerely liked her and wanted to be friends, best friends even.
So, she loved being with this fairy-like classmate, loved listening to her talk.
After meeting her brother, she was attracted at first sight.
She pursued actively and achieved her wish.
But after marriage, she discovered that everyone in this family, young and old, adored Kang Li, adored her former college classmate and good friend, adored this fairy-like sister-in-law, and she couldn’t help but grow jealous.
Gradually, she intentionally distanced herself and then developed a feeling that just seeing her was irritating.
She knew it was wrong, but she couldn’t control her jealousy, maybe because she was pampered by her family since childhood.
Spoiled and a bit bossy.
In another room, Second Brother Kang’s Wife, He Hui, was slow to respond after listening to Kang Guosheng, she said, "Li Bao is really amazing! I admire her."
"I admire Li Bao just like you do; she has a big heart, and her path will surely go far." Kang Guosheng propped his hand under his head, saying, "Among the women I know, none is more amazing than Li Bao."
"Maybe your vision is narrow? In my opinion, Li Bao is one of the best in our country’s women right now, even many of you men can’t pete with her."
He Hui’s smile was wide, "Li Bao brings honor to all of us women."
Kang Guoan laughed when he heard this: "Look how happy you are."
"Of course I’m happy; having such an amazing woman like Li Bao as my sister-in-law really delights me. Plus, you don’t know how those women in the family yard envy me for having such a good sister-in-law."
Every time they receive a package from Li Bao, those who see it in the family pound can’t hide their envy, and they often make sour remarks in front of her.
But so what?
Who told them they don’t have a generous and capable sister-in-law?!
...
In the room where Third Brother Kang and his wife live.
"Li Bao handles things generously and will earn more in the future. When we expand our business, we should set aside some money to help those in need."
Okay, even though they said they were chatting, both were naturally reticent, and after a few words, they quietly sat on the sofa watching TV.
Whether they were truly watching, only they knew.
In the kitchen.
"Sister, if you encounter any trouble after I leave, call me, and I’ll find a way to get back to North City as quickly as possible to help you." Feng Yi threw some charcoal into the stove, then casually said to Kang Li.
Upon hearing this, Kang Li understood the hidden meaning in Feng Yi’s words and smiled softly, "Focus on your training and your work. With my abilities, no matter how big the problem is, I can handle it with ease. Besides, I’m not alone in North City, no need for you to return from afar just to solve a little trouble for me."
Feng Yi looked serious: "I’m your brother!"
Kang Li laughed and shook her head, "I never said you weren’t."
Feng Yi’s expression was slightly plicated, and he softly called out, "Sister..."
"Hmm?"
Kang Li, who was chopping vegetables, paused, her eyes showing curiosity: "If there’s something, just say it."
"These past few days, I’ve been thinking about how fate can be so miraculous. Years ago, when you accidentally saved Brother Mo and me, I clung to you and called you sister, and now, unexpectedly, we’re actually blood siblings."
"Yes, we are blood siblings, and that’s fate."
"Sister... I’m very happy to have you as my sister. In this world, you’re the only blood relative I have, and in this lifetime, I’ll definitely be a good brother and never embarrass you."
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