Era: After foreseeing the future, I changed my fate using spatial abilities.

Chapter 69 Second Close Contact
"Click~"

The moment the door opened, the siblings simultaneously controlled their facial expressions.

After drying her hair, Su Ning packed some fruit from her spatial storage into an empty gift box as a gift. She thought that it would be impolite to visit a friend's house empty-handed.

However, the things I bought at the Friendship Store before weren't suitable, so seasonal fruits were just right.

"I'm ready."

"Give it to me, okay?"

"No need, the things aren't heavy, I can carry them."

It wouldn't be good to force it and snatch it directly from her hands. Yan Bei nodded, thinking that she could only get back to the car quickly so that she could relax. "Then let's go, the car is waiting for us downstairs."

"it is good."

Yanxi watched with a smile. Now that he knew his younger brother's thoughts, he couldn't do anything stupid like interrupting.

Who said Yan Xiaoqi is tongue-tied and doesn't like to talk?

That's a good way to put it; it makes you seem classy without creating any awkward silence.

The three of them went downstairs to the car. Yanxi's eyes lit up as he looked at her with a genuine smile. "Su Ning, let me help you put your things in the front. It's not easy to put them in the back seat."

"Thank you, Comrade Yan."

"Hey, why are you calling me Comrade Yan? Aren't you friends with Yan Xiaoqi? If you don't mind, you can call me sister too!"

"Sister Yan."

"Hey~"

Yanxi accepted the large gift box from her hand with a delighted expression. And let me tell you, this soft, sweet, and charming little girl really does sound quite different from her stiff, unruly younger brother when she calls her "sister." It's so pleasant to hear!

Yanxi placed the gift box on the front seat, and, captivated by Sister Yan's beauty, squeezed into the back seat next to Su Ning.

"I've had two wishes since I was little, and thanks to you, Ningning, one of them has finally come true. You don't mind me calling you that, do you?"

"Of course I don't mind, that's what my family and friends call me."

Forced to sit in the middle, Su Ning felt that he was only a fist's distance from Yan Bei on his right, and couldn't help but think to himself: What if…

If she accidentally injures someone else, that would be terrible. Wouldn't it be like she's walking into a trap by coming to their door like this?
The sudden thought amused him, but his body remained stiff, trying to stay as far away from him as possible.

Yan Bei, with her keen insight, immediately noticed her subtle movements, and a misty look appeared in her eyes as she pondered something.

"Ningning, how old are you this year? Where do you live and who are your family members?"

"I just turned eighteen. My family lives in Beijing and I have a father, stepmother, and stepsister."

"Ah, sorry."

Shaking her head, Su Ning smiled brightly at Yan Xi, who was full of apologies, and said, "It's nothing."

She never thought it was a big deal, unlike other children who felt the same rejection or reluctance to talk about blended families.

Even though he didn't know Xu Zixin's true colors at the time, he never said much about his father's remarriage.

Because marriage is ultimately a matter between two people, and there's no reason for their own children to interfere; she has always been clear about these points.

"Then why did you go to Xiangnan, Ningning?"

Yanxi breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that she seemed genuinely unconcerned, and his fondness for her increased considerably.

She's just as beautiful as her younger brother, warm-hearted and polite, and her personality is so charming and unpretentious that it suits her taste!

Unlike those in the compound, who were either tomboys like me or weak, helpless, and pretentious little white flowers.

Yan Xiaoqi has great taste! She likes this girl as her brother's wife, that's perfect!

“My maternal grandfather is from southern Hunan, so I want to work in his hometown for a few years.”

"Oh, I see. So, will you choose to settle there in the future? Or will you return to Beijing?"

"We'll see how things go then; I haven't considered it yet."

The two chatted casually, with Yan Bei listening quietly and taking note of everything about her, big or small.

So she was from Beijing, and besides her father, all her close relatives were gone? No wonder she looked so sad when I saw that house in the Second Team of Hongqi Commune.

Grandpa must have loved her very much to want to live in his hometown if he had the chance.

Judging from the calm tone, it seems there's some tension in her relationship with her father? Is it unpleasantness living with her stepmother and stepsister? Is that another reason for choosing to move to southern Hunan?
Ningning…

Just two simple words, murmured silently, and a warm, burning feeling spread through my heart.

Secretly murmuring the girl's nickname made Yan Bei feel a little embarrassed, like a child who had done something wrong. He turned his face away uncomfortably, not daring to look at her.

Unaware of his younger brother's momentary unease and with no time to concern himself with it, Yanxi chatted with her while keeping a close eye on the road ahead.

This was also her real purpose in squeezing in to sit down under the guise of chatting with someone. Ha, without her, relying on Yan Xiaoqi? When would they ever break the deadlock?

Judging from Su Ning's expression, he probably has no idea that Su Ning is interested in her, and it seems he hasn't even thought about it that way.

I have a face that I never tire of looking at; if I admire it every day, I'd probably be immune by now.

With Yan Xiaoqi's face, do you really expect Su Ning to be as infatuated as other girls and offer herself up to you?

What are you dreaming about?

Yanxi, who was multitasking, saw the long-awaited curve ahead and immediately stopped complaining about his younger brother. He leaned back in his seat, avoiding Su Ning's gaze, and gave him a wink.

Yan Bei stared blankly at her twitching eyes: Sister, have you forgotten? We never developed any special telepathic connection from birth.

With those wildly flying facial features and eyes squeezed together to the point of being almost invisible, who can guess what you're trying to say? What does it all mean?
Thinking that he had successfully received his hint, Yanxi prepared himself, calmly straightened up, met Su Ning's gaze, and smiled even more amiably.

"crunch-"

"boom!"

"Hmmmm~"

Su Ning, who was nearly thrown off by the sudden sharp turn, looked utterly shaken: This time I'm completely doomed!

The beauty rushed straight into his arms again, and even though his chest ached from the impact, Yan Bei did not choose to avoid it: even if he had to break two more ribs to exchange for Ning Ning, he would be willing!

Seeing that he had successfully stuffed the person into his younger brother's arms, Yanxi, who was completely unaware that he had unwittingly tricked his brother, was so pleased with himself that he praised himself: "This move was quick, accurate and ruthless, and the Great Demon King should really see it!"

"Yanbei, how are you feeling?"

"Hiss~ Don't move yet."

As he instinctively lunged forward, his clenched fists were placed against his chest, pressing against hers.

Hearing his extremely suppressed and low voice, as if he was desperately trying to hold back, Su Ning stared at her small fist.

She really seems to have a knack for getting close to his ribs, determined to forge such a deep bond!

She lay motionless in his arms, her little face resting on her fists with a hint of frustration, her eyes darting around like crystal grapes.

Su Ning had no idea how much Yan Bei was struggling to suppress his laughter because of her appearance: cough, no, it was because her chest really hurt too much.

"I...I will take responsibility..."

It turns out you really can hear the sound of flowers blooming. At this moment, Yanbei felt as if he could hear the sound of flowers all over the world blooming.

He was so excited that his mouth opened and closed but he couldn't utter a single word; his mind was completely blank with excitement.

"Give me your ribs!"

Click~

The vibrant world of flowers withered and shattered into gray and black in an instant.

This is what it means to go from heaven to hell with a single thought.

Yan Bei listened to her heavy breathing, both amused and exasperated, his eyes filled with helplessness. "Alright."

He was reluctant to let go of her soft, fragrant body, but he knew in his heart that taking advantage of her was immoral and ungentlemanly, so he could only force himself to loosen his arms around her back.

"How about we change our route and go to the doctor instead..."

The words she was about to say were cut off by his outstretched hand. After realizing the implication, Su Ning looked at him hesitantly: Are you sure?

The pad of his long, strong index finger also had a thin layer of calluses, which were from frequently holding a pen.

He wrote stroke by stroke in her palm, a tingling, slightly itchy sensation.

After he finished writing the last stroke, he couldn't wait to retract his claws and rub his palms together vigorously with his other hand, finally letting go of that sudden itchy feeling.

"What's wrong...?"

Realizing that the situation between the two was not as she had imagined, Yanxi belatedly asked, "Did Yan Xiaoqi bump into you and get hurt?"

"..."

The one who started it all ended up being blamed, and when faced with his own seemingly accusatory words, Yanxi felt so embarrassed his face was practically steaming. He closed his eyes and slapped his forehead hard.

"Ningning, don't overthink it. I didn't mean to blame you. Hey, it's not your fault..."

"Sis, I'm really fine. It just hurt a little when I bumped it, but the pain has subsided now."

If his sister were to explain further, Ningning's face would be so red it could fry an egg, forcing Yanbei to interrupt.

Ahem, let me explain about relationships. Because Pear is someone who doesn't believe in love at first sight, her novel inevitably reflects her own views. Su Ning's feelings won't develop so quickly.

Only after weathering storms and enduring trials can the most beautiful flowers bloom. Looking back now, I still think that the initial stirrings and ambiguity were much more captivating, haha. I hope the one who fell in love first doesn't suffer too much.

(End of this chapter)