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  The first time I saw my aunt, I was only five years old. I followed Uncle Wen San and Wen Xingyi back to their hometown. What's strange is that Uncle Wen San didn't take us into his home but instead took us to a farmhouse in the countryside.

  I didn't remember anything else, but I remembered that when my aunt saw me, she smiled and gave me a hug. Later, I saw her smile gently at her sons too, whenever they did something right or said something interesting, they would get their mother's affectionate touch and kiss. At that moment, I realized what a mother should be like.

  Unfortunately, on the second day of our visit, we heard that my aunt had given birth to a little brother, so we left in a hurry.

  After going home, I asked my sister why our mother was so cold. My sister hugged me and said that because my mother left not long after giving birth to me, the current mother can only be called stepmother.

  Two years later, something happened at home and Father wanted to send me away, saying I was the eldest son of the family. Unexpectedly, I went to my aunt's house again.

  But this time, when my aunt saw me, she didn't recognize me. I still called out to her happily, "Aunt!" I could tell that she wasn't very welcoming of our arrival, but she still arranged for us to stay next to her sons and even chased the maids away.

  I like this arrangement, I like staying by my aunt's side, watching her smile at me gently, stroking my head and praising me, "Our little Hui is so well-behaved", "Our little Hui is so clever", "Our little Hui is so sensible".

  This is the first time I've seen Yanyan, my little sister who's just over three months old. But when she smiles, it's just like all the flowers in Auntie's garden blooming at once! I really love this little sister of mine.

  However, Wen Xingyu also liked this sister and kept saying that the sister was his wife, and wouldn't let me touch her. Although I didn't know what a wife was for, I knew that a wife was someone you lived with together, just like my dad and stepmom.

  I'm very unhappy, why is that? I gave my own jewelry to my sister, if she's going to be a daughter-in-law, she should be mine.

  But Wen Xingyu and Shu Rui didn't do it, they forced me to take off the pendant, for this, we even fought. Aunt was also angry, this is the first time I saw Aunt lose her temper.

  After going home, I took the initiative to send a New Year's gift to my aunt's house. However, my aunt replied that she would wait until I grew up and could earn money myself before accepting anything from me. I knew that my aunt didn't want to have too much involvement with me because she thought I was still young and naive, and would forget about her when I grew up. Otherwise, why wouldn't my aunt have ever asked about my family background?

  But I couldn't do that, I had to make sure my aunt remembered me and my younger sister remembered me. I knew my sister was going to turn one year old soon, and I heard that the Wen family sent someone to give her a birthday gift.

  But what can I send as a gift that won't cost any money, yet will make my sister and aunt remember me? After racking my brains for a long time, I finally thought of writing a calligraphy piece. For this, I practiced for a good while. Originally, I just wanted to ask Manager Fang to help me deliver the calligraphy piece. But Manager Fang said that since it's almost Dragon Boat Festival, why not send the festival gifts together? More gifts won't be a bad thing.

  I heard that the Wen family is sending Wen Xingyi to Anzhou, I know it's for my sister's sake. I had to go ask Father, preparing many excuses, but they didn't come in handy... Father listened and smiled, patting me on the shoulder, saying: "The Lin family's daughter is said to be lucky, if you have skills, guard her well, don't let others take advantage of her. Also, remember, never mention your family background, otherwise, you're definitely out of luck."

  That year, I was only eight years old and didn't understand what Father meant, but I remembered one sentence: I must take good care of my sister Yanran.

  This time going to Aunt's house, there was also Luo Haoyan. As soon as we entered the garden, Luo Haoyan started complaining about everything. Aunt probably didn't expect us to come again and had a headache already. Upon hearing Luo Haoyan's complaints, she chased us away without saying another word.

  I finally saw Yanran again, wearing a pink dress without sleeves, her small arms and legs exposed, making her look even more delicate and pretty. Her hair was slightly curled, just covering her ears, and her eyes were bright and curious, staring at us. I saw her little self being held in Shu's arms, and when Shu said something to her, she smiled and her eyebrows sparkled. I really felt envious.

  One time, I saw my sister playing on the ground and calling for her brother to hold her. Since I was the closest, I finally got to pick her up as she wished. Wen Xingyu also wanted to take her from me, so I quickly handed my sister over to Shu Rui. I knew that Shu Rui would definitely not let Wen Xingyu hold my sister, and indeed, my guess was correct.

  Auntie said she wanted to go see her aunt, and took us to experience rural life. When we got there, Auntie's aunt was ill, so Auntie went to take care of her. Then, she handed Yanyan to me, who was closest to her. I was thrilled in my heart, and imitated Auntie's words: "Yanyan, be good!"

  Unexpectedly, my sister actually kissed me, I was stunned. Shu Rui saw it and quickly pulled my sister away, glaring at me. But in my heart, I'm very happy, I don't care about him at all.

  On this day, the sun was shining brightly outside, and everyone was playing in the game room. Shu Rui and Shu Yan were called out by their aunt on some business, leaving only Shu Yu and Shu Wei to play Go while watching Yan Ran, Wen Xingyi and Luo Haoyan played Huai Rong Dao.

  I was eating watermelon alone on the mat, when I saw her walking towards me with a gentle smile. I finally got to hold my little sister in my arms and fed her watermelon using the small spoon in my hand.

  "Yanran is obedient, call Brother Yi, if you call Brother Yi, then there will be watermelon to eat."

  Yanran shook her head, "Brother, eat."

  I don't know if she wanted me to eat or if she wanted to eat herself. After thinking for a moment, I said: "Yanran is the most obedient, do you want to give your brother a kiss?"

  I imitated Shu Rui's appearance, sticking my face over, and my sister really kissed me again, also leaving a mouthful of saliva on my face.

  Unfortunately, Wen Xingyu saw this scene and hurried over, pushing me away and snatching my sister from my arms. "What have you done to your sister?" he asked. "Your sister is my fiancée, it was arranged by our parents a long time ago."

  Just then, Shu Rui walked in and heard Wen Xingyu's words. He snatched Yanran from his hands and said: "Nonsense! My mother didn't agree to your father. My mother said that my sister's marriage would be decided by herself. You think too much of yourself."

  Lu Hao Yan, who was standing beside them, walked over and said: "In that case, I also have a chance? Maybe in the future, Yanyan will fall in love with me?"

  I and Wen Xingyu pushed Luo Haoyan at the same time and said: "What are you joining in on? My sister won't like you."

  "I'm so fed up, after all, we grew up together since childhood, not brothers but like brothers, just a yellow-haired girl, what are you fighting for? Not fun at all, can't even talk properly, maybe when she grows up, she'll become a spoiled and arrogant country girl, do you want that?" Luo Haiyan muttered.

  "You're talking nonsense, your sister is the spoiled and arrogant little brat, no, she's a spoiled and arrogant ugly freak." Shu Yan scolded Luo Hao Yan and also pushed him.

  "Yes, it's an ugly monster that nobody likes, a goblin that everyone shouts at," Shu Yun also chimed in.

  "What nonsense are you talking about? The girls of our Luo family are renowned ladies in the capital, how can your country bumpkin sister compare to them?" Luo Hao Yan shouted at Shu Yan and the others.

  "This is not necessarily the case. Who knows, maybe Yanran's sister will grow up to be stronger than your Luo family? Does Aunt look like a country girl?" asked Wen Xingyi.

  "Exactly, which of Luo's family girls has an aunt who understands more? These days, Auntie taught you how many games, how many nursery rhymes, and how many meaningful stories? Not to mention this game room, does your family have one?" I asked.

  "Don't mention my mother, just talk about my sister. Why does my sister have to be compared with your sister? In your heart, what is your sister to us, something that has nothing to do with us? But in our hearts, my sister is the only treasure in this world. The only one, you understand?" Shu Rui glanced at Luo Hao Yan and said calmly.

  Lu Hao Yan glared at Shu Rui a few times and said, "Isn't it just one blonde girl? My family has several of them, why are you guys treating her like a treasure?"

  "You still don't get it, you didn't even treasure your own sister, just because of this, my sister has already won, because my sister has always been the precious one in our family's palm." Shu Yan said with a pleased expression.

  No wonder Shu Rui said that Yanran is the only treasure of their family, I can see that Auntie's family loves Yanran as a treasure. I remembered what Shu Rui and Shu Yan said, from now on, I will also treat Yanran as a treasure in my palm.

  That day, a guest came to our home, saying she was the sister of my aunt's family, and my aunt called her Mrs. Xia. She came with my grandmother. I didn't like Mrs. Xia at first sight. As soon as she arrived, she took my younger sister from my aunt's hands, "Oh, this little one has grown up again and is even more beautiful! What a pity that your younger brother isn't here, otherwise, let's compare the two of you to see who is taller?"

  Isn't this nonsense? I heard her tone, it seemed like she liked my sister very much, but I saw that Aunt and Shu Rui didn't like her. I secretly asked Shu Yan and found out that she wanted to arrange a marriage for her grandson, who is also the son of Aunt's younger sister.

  I didn't know what "wa wa qin" meant, so I secretly went to ask my personal attendant. It turned out that "wa wa qin" means letting my younger sister be the wife of her grandson. Hmph, what a nice thought! Fortunately, both my aunt and grandmother disagreed.

  Although I'm young, I know that this sister will only accompany me in the future. I won't let her enter someone else's home and become someone else's daughter-in-law. Because I like this sister, I like to see her smile, see her cry, and also see her act spoiled and coquettish. As long as she calls out "brother" in a sweet voice, my heart is filled with joy.

  Actually, in my heart, Auntie is much closer to me than those other aunts at home. I like Auntie and once thought that if only she were my mother, how great it would be! I know Uncle isn't Grandma's son either, but he still calls her "Mother", so I wish Auntie could be my mother too, then Yanyan can stay with me forever, just like Auntie stays with Uncle.

  Thinking of this, I'm a bit worried. I'm so far away from my sister, and it's already been a year since I've seen her once. How can I watch over her as she grows up?