He wants to adopt a younger sister, but his aloof wife disagrees.

Su Xiaoruan stood at the top of the stairs, her hands behind her back, looking at him with a mixture of shyness and anticipation.

"morning."

Jiang Che put down his book, looked her up and down, and a hint of admiration appeared in his eyes: "You look beautiful today. Are you going out with your classmates?"

"no."

Su Xiaoruan shook her head and walked down the stairs step by step until she stood in front of Jiang Che.

She took a deep breath, as if she had made up her mind, and suddenly stretched out her hands from behind her back.

He was holding a pink card in his hand.

The card was hand-drawn, decorated with many hearts, and in the center were several large characters, the handwriting neat yet with a touch of childlike innocence:

[One-Day Girlfriend Experience Voucher]

Instructions

Bondholder: Jiang Che

Service Provider: Su Xiaoruan

Valid until 24:00 today.

Rights: During the validity period, Su Xiaoruan will no longer be Jiang Che's younger sister, but his girlfriend. The coupon holder can request his girlfriend to accompany him to dinner, shopping, and movies... and exercise (some) of the rights of a boyfriend.

The final interpretation right belongs to Su Xiaoruan.

Jiang Che stared at the card, stunned.

He then smiled helplessly and took the card: "Is this what you secretly drew all night yesterday?"

"Mmm!" Su Xiaoruan nodded vigorously, her eyes sparkling as she stared at him. "Brother, sister-in-law is away on a business trip today, so it's just the two of us at home. Since you took my coupon, you're not allowed to treat me like a little sister today!"

"Nonsense." Jiang Che gently tapped her forehead, but there was no reproach in his tone. "What are you thinking about all day?"

"I'm not kidding!"

Su Xiaoruan covered her forehead, getting a little anxious, her eyes slightly red: "I'm serious! You promised me before that you wouldn't treat me like a child. Today... today is Valentine's Day, I don't want to spend it alone, and I don't want you to spend it alone either."

She stepped forward, grabbed Jiang Che's sleeve, tilted her head back, her eyes filled with pleading and a desperate courage:

"Just one day... okay? Just today. After today, I'll still be your sister, Su Xiaoruan. But today... I want to be your girlfriend."

"Please, brother."

Jiang Che looked at her.

Looking into her eyes, which were filled with love, and at her eyelashes, which trembled slightly with nervousness.

He knew that the girl was serious.

He knew that if he didn't agree, she would probably cry her heart out today.

and……

In Jiang Che's heart, there was actually a soft spot that she occupied.

"it is good."

Jiang Che sighed, put the card into his pocket, and carefully put it away.

"Since I accepted your gift, I must abide by the rules."

Jiang Che lowered his head and looked at her. The loving affection of an elder in his eyes slowly faded, replaced by a gentle yet profound gaze that one might give to a woman.

He reached out, but instead of patting her head as usual, he opened his palm and offered it to her.

"So, Miss Su, would you do me the honor of spending Valentine's Day with me?"

Su Xiaoruan's eyes lit up instantly, like fireworks that had been lit.

She placed her hand in Jiang Che's palm, grasped it tightly, and a bright smile bloomed on her face:

"I do!"

……

At 10 a.m., a black Rolls-Royce Cullinan drove out of the estate.

Jiang Che drove himself.

Su Xiaoruan sat in the passenger seat.

She didn't use her phone or sleep today; instead, she lay on her side, staring intently at Jiang Che as he drove.

Jiang Che was dressed casually today. He wore a white turtleneck sweater, a khaki trench coat, and sunglasses. His profile was as perfect as a sculpture.

"What are you looking at? Is there something on my face?" Jiang Che looked straight ahead, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"Look at my boyfriend!" Su Xiaoruan said matter-of-factly. "My boyfriend is so handsome."

Jiang Che's hand trembled slightly, and he glanced at her with a hint of helplessness: "You get into character pretty quickly."

"Of course, I'm a professional actress." Su Xiaoruan shook her head proudly.

Our first stop was the largest aquarium in Jianghai City.

This is the place Su Xiaoruan chose.

The aquarium was crowded on Valentine's Day, mostly with young couples.

The interior was dimly lit, with only the blue light of the water shimmering. Inside the enormous aquarium, schools of brightly colored fish swam about.

Instead of jumping around like before, Su Xiaoruan clung tightly to Jiang Che's arm, practically pressing her entire body against him.

"That fish is so ugly," Su Xiaoruan said softly, pointing at a deep-sea fish.

"That's an anglerfish," Jiang Che explained in a low voice. "It may look ugly, but it tastes delicious."

"Ugh! How can you be so unromantic!" Su Xiaoruan pinched his arm. "You should be saying something like, 'Even though it's ugly, you're the most beautiful in my eyes,' or something like that cheesy pickup line!"

Jiang Che smiled and stopped walking.

He turned around and looked at Su Xiaoruan in the dim blue light.

"Su Xiaoruan".

"What?" Su Xiaoruan's heart skipped a beat.

"You don't need to compare yourself to a fish," Jiang Che's voice was deep. "In my eyes, you've always been beautiful."

This unexpected love confession is more lethal than any cheesy pickup line.

Su Xiaoruan's face instantly turned bright red, a blush that couldn't be hidden even in the dim light. She lowered her head in a fluster, her heart pounding.

"Foul...you fouled..." she muttered under her breath, but the corners of her mouth were turned up in a crazy smile.

When we reached the underwater tunnel, we were surrounded by blue seawater, and huge manta rays swam overhead.

"Brother... no, Jiang Che."

Su Xiaoruan stopped and turned to look at him: "I want to take a picture."

"Okay." Jiang Che took out his phone.

"Not those tourist photos," Su Xiaoruan shook her head. "I want... couple photos."

She pulled Jiang Che to stand in front of the glass wall, raised her phone, and turned on selfie mode.

"Come closer."

Su Xiaoruan rested her head on Jiang Che's shoulder, her face pressed against his.

"Smile."

"Click."

The image freezes.

In the photo, Su Xiaoruan smiles broadly, her eyes crinkling with happiness. Jiang Che, though wearing sunglasses, can't hide the doting smile playing on his lips.

Su Xiaoruan looked at the photo and set it as her wallpaper with satisfaction.

"I will cherish this photo for the rest of my life."

……

At noon, Jiang Che took her to a private restaurant hidden in an old villa in the French Concession.

The environment is quiet and peaceful, with not many people around.

Jiang Che carefully scalded her bowl and chopsticks and served her food.

"This squirrel-shaped mandarin fish is quite good, try it."

"This soup is a bit hot, drink it slowly."

Su Xiaoruan rested her chin on her hand, watching Jiang Che busy himself, and felt a warm glow in her heart.

"Jiang Che," she suddenly called out.

"Um?"

"Will you... be this nice to other girls in the future?"

Jiang Che paused, looked up at her, and said, "Besides you and your sister-in-law, have you ever seen me treat anyone this well?"

"That's true." Su Xiaoruan nodded in satisfaction. "But you can't have that in the future! You're mine alone... well, at least not today."

After lunch, the afternoon's itinerary was something Su Xiaoruan had been looking forward to for a long time—the Ferris wheel.

The "Jianghai Eye" Ferris wheel in Jianghai City, standing at 120 meters tall, is a popular spot for couples. Legend has it that if two people kiss when the Ferris wheel reaches its highest point, they will be together forever.

There were many people in line, and it took a full hour to get there.

Normally, Jiang Che would have lost patience long ago, or simply used his wealth to get through the VIP channel. But today, he patiently waited in line with Su Xiaoruan, listening to her chatter about school gossip, and occasionally shielding her from the crowds around them.

It was finally their turn.

The two sat in the cramped cabin.

As the Ferris wheel slowly rises, the entire cityscape of Jianghai City comes into view.

The Huangpu River shimmered with golden light under the setting sun, making the skyscrapers appear as tiny as building blocks.

Su Xiaoruan leaned against the glass, looking at the scenery below, appearing both excited and nervous.

As the altitude increased, the atmosphere inside the cockpit began to become subtle.

The enclosed space contains only two people.

Jiang Che sat opposite her, quietly watching her.

The setting sun cast its golden rays upon Su Xiaoruan's face, giving her a soft, golden glow. She looked truly beautiful today, like an elf.

Jiang Che.

Su Xiaoruan turned her head and looked at him.

Her eyes flickered, and her fingers gripped the hem of her skirt tightly.

"What's wrong? Are you afraid of heights?" Jiang Che asked.

"No." Su Xiaoruan shook her head.

She glanced out the window; the Ferris wheel was about to reach its highest point.

She took a deep breath, stood up, walked over to Jiang Che, and sat down next to him.

"That legend... do you know it?" Su Xiaoruan asked softly, her head lowered.

"What legend?" Jiang Che asked knowingly.

"It means... kissing at the highest point, and we'll be together forever."

Su Xiaoruan raised her head and bravely looked him straight in the eyes.

Her face was flushed, and her eyes held a desperate, all-or-nothing longing.

"I'm your girlfriend now. I have the right to exercise the rights of a girlfriend, right?"

Jiang Che looked at her.

Looking at those slightly trembling red lips so close to my face.

He's not a saint. It would be a lie to say he wasn't moved by such a wonderful girl who was completely devoted to him.

But reason told him that some lines couldn't be crossed. At least not now.

The Ferris wheel reached its highest point.

Su Xiaoruan closed her eyes and slowly moved closer.

Jiang Che did not dodge.

But he didn't kiss her lips.

Just as their lips were about to touch, Jiang Che turned his head slightly.

A warm kiss landed on Su Xiaoruan's cheek.

Su Xiaoruan opened her eyes, a hint of disappointment and grievance flashing in them.

"Jiang Che..."

"Little Softie".

Jiang Che reached out and cupped her face, gently stroking her cheek with his thumb.

His eyes were deep and somber, carrying a heartbreaking tenderness:

"This kiss should be reserved for the person who can truly accompany you through life."

"Kissing you now would be irresponsible towards you and a betrayal of your sister-in-law."

"But..." Tears welled up in Su Xiaoruan's eyes.

"but."

Jiang Che interrupted her, pressing his forehead against hers:

"I promise you. If you're twenty-five and still love me, and still only want to marry me."

"At that time, I will give you a real kiss on this Ferris wheel."

"Right now, this is just a brother's...special love for his sister."

After saying that, he kissed her forehead very solemnly.

Su Xiaoruan looked at him.

Tears finally streamed down my face.

She knew that this was Jiang Che's bottom line, and also the greatest tenderness he could show her.

He didn't treat her casually, nor did he take advantage of her feelings. He was waiting for her to grow up, waiting for her to truly see the world clearly and understand her own heart.

"it is good."

Su Xiaoruan sniffed, then smiled through her tears:

"Then you have to keep your word! Pinky promise!"

She extended her little finger.

Jiang Che hooked his finger around hers: "Pinky promise."

The Ferris wheel slowly descended.

Although there was no legendary kiss, Su Xiaoruan's heart was filled with joy.

……

At 8 p.m., the two returned to the Clear Lane Manor.

As soon as I entered the door, I saw a suitcase in the entryway.

Shen Qingge is back.

She was sitting on the sofa in the living room, looking somewhat tired, but with a gentle smile on her face. She had changed out of her business attire and into a purple silk robe.

"You're back?" Shen Qingge looked at the two of them, her gaze lingering for a second on Su Xiaoruan's exquisite attire, a knowing glint in her eyes.

"Sis! You're back so early!"

Feeling a little guilty, Su Xiaoruan let go of Jiang Che's arm and ran over to hug Shen Qingge.

"Things went smoothly, so I rushed back ahead of schedule." Shen Qingge patted her head. "Did you have fun today?"

"I'm...happy." Su Xiaoruan lowered her head somewhat shyly.

Jiang Che walked over, took off his coat, and hung it up.

"Have you eaten?" Jiang Che asked Shen Qingge.

"Not yet, the airplane food was awful, I didn't eat any." Shen Qingge rubbed her stomach. "I'm hungry."

"Wait here, I'll go make you some steak."

Jiang Che rolled up his sleeves and went into the kitchen.

Half an hour later.

A sumptuous candlelight dinner was laid out on the table.

Jiang Che specially opened that bottle of treasured red wine.

"Happy Valentine's Day."

Jiang Che raised his glass and looked at the two women in front of him.

"Happy Valentine's Day." Shen Qingge smiled and clinked glasses.

"Happy Valentine's Day!" Su Xiaoruan also raised her juice.

After the meal, it was time to give gifts.

Jiang Che took out a blue velvet box and handed it to Shen Qingge.

It is a custom-made diamond necklace with a rare heart-shaped pink diamond pendant.

"Thank you, honey, it's beautiful." Shen Qingge liked it very much and asked Jiang Che to put it on for her.

Then, Jiang Che took out a pink box and handed it to Su Xiaoruan.

Su Xiaoruan was taken aback: "I have one too?"

"Of course. Isn't today your one-day girlfriend experience?" Jiang Che laughed.

Su Xiaoruan opened the box.

It wasn't jewelry or bags inside.

It was a car key.

A pink Porsche 911.

"This..." Su Xiaoruan's eyes widened.

"You've had your driver's license for six months now, it's time to have your own car," Jiang Che said. "I had this car modified, it's very safe. It'll be more convenient for going to school or going out for fun."

"Wow!!! Bro, I love you to death!"

Su Xiaoruan jumped up excitedly, holding the car keys with great delight.

Shen Qingge watched this scene without feeling jealous.

She knew that Jiang Che treated Su Xiaoruan well because he considered her family. And that pink diamond necklace, a symbol of love, was worn around her neck.

This is enough.

……

Late at night.

Su Xiaoruan went back to her room to sleep.

In the master bedroom, only Jiang Che and Shen Qingge remained.

Shen Qingge leaned against the headboard, playing with the necklace.

"Xiao Ruan is very happy today, isn't she?" Shen Qingge suddenly asked.

Jiang Che was unbuttoning his shirt when he paused for a moment.

"Yes. I took her to the aquarium and she rode the Ferris wheel." Jiang Che didn't hide anything.

"A Ferris wheel..." Shen Qingge chuckled, "That's a romantic spot for couples."

She looked up at Jiang Che, a hint of mockery in her eyes:

"Mr. Jiang, you haven't done anything out of line, have you?"

Jiang Che walked to the bedside, leaned over and supported himself on either side of her body, looking into her eyes:

"Mr. Shen, what do you consider to be 'out of line'?"

"Like...kissing?" Shen Qingge drew circles on his chest with her fingers.

"no."

Jiang Che grabbed her hand: "That kiss was reserved for you."

After saying that, he lowered his head and kissed her.

This kiss was passionate and deep, carrying the desire and possessiveness unique to adults.

Shen Qingge responded enthusiastically, wrapping her arms around his neck.

"Jiang Che..."

She murmured between breaths:

I've also prepared a gift for you.

"What?"

"Myself."

Shen Qingge tugged at his tie, pulling him towards her:

"This gift is just for you."

Outside the window, the moonlight was as clear as water.

In the next room.

Su Xiaoruan lay on the bed, clutching the expired "one-day girlfriend experience voucher" and the car keys tightly in her hands.

She looked at the ceiling, a sweet smile on her lips.

Although the trial voucher has expired.

But love never expires.

"Twenty-five years old..."

She murmured to herself:

"Jiang Che, you wait. I will grow up."

"When the time comes, I want that real kiss."

...

...

April in Jianghai City is the gentlest time of the year.

The long rainy season has finally passed, replaced by warm sunshine and a gentle spring breeze. The scenery within the Qingche Manor is breathtaking. The century-old plane trees have sprouted tender green buds, as if draping the manor in a thin green veil. The weeping willows by the lake sway gently, and peach and cherry blossoms vie for attention. When the wind blows, pink and white petals fall like rain, carpeting the quiet paths.

At seven o'clock in the morning, sunlight streamed in through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the main building's restaurant, making even the dust particles in the air shimmer like gold.

A refined Western breakfast is laid out on the table. Freshly baked croissants are crispy and crumbly, perfectly fried sunny-side-up eggs have crispy edges and runny yolks, and there is a salad of sliced ​​avocado and cherry tomatoes, accompanied by a cup of rich hand-drip coffee.

Jiang Che sat in the main seat, wearing a simple white shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows, revealing his smooth and powerful arms. He held a copy of the day's financial newspaper in his hand, his expression focused, occasionally taking a sip of his coffee, his movements as elegant as if he were in a movie.

Light footsteps echoed down the stairs.

Good morning!

Shen Qingge came down.

Today, unusually, she wasn't wearing business attire, but instead opted for a casual spring outfit. She wore a beige silk blouse with the collar slightly open, revealing her slender swan neck and the magnolia pendant Jiang Che had given her. She paired it with light blue high-waisted jeans that accentuated her straight, long legs, and white loafers.

Her long hair was casually tied into a low ponytail with a ribbon. She wore light makeup, and her skin was fair and radiant in the morning light, making her look ten years younger and exuding an air of both intellect and gentleness.

"morning."

Jiang Che put down his newspaper, his gaze lingering on her for a moment, a hint of amazement flashing in his eyes: "Why are you dressed so...youthfully today?"

"When you go to school, you can't dress like you're going to acquire a company."

Shen Qingge walked over to him, pulled out a chair, sat down, and said with a smile, "Today is Xiaoruan's sports meet, and I also want to experience the university atmosphere. What? Don't you like it?"

"nice."

Jiang Che reached out and gently tidied the stray hairs at her temples, his eyes tender: "You look good in anything. When we get to school, you'll probably be mistaken for the school beauty again."

"You're so glib." Shen Qingge gave him a reproachful look, but her heart was filled with sweetness.

Just then, a scream suddenly came from upstairs.

"Ah—!! Why is this skirt so short!!"

Immediately following was a flurry of footsteps.

Su Xiaoruan appeared at the top of the stairs.

When Jiang Che and Shen Qingge looked up, their expressions froze for a moment.

Su Xiaoruan was wearing the cheerleading uniform of the Performing Arts Department of Jianghai University.

It was a striking blue and white uniform. The top was a tight-fitting, cropped tank top that hugged her well-developed curves, revealing her slender waist and flat, white abdomen. The bottom... was a pleated skirt that was as short as it could possibly be, the hem billowing with her movements, revealing a pair of long, straight, perfectly proportioned legs.

To match her outfit, she wore two high pigtails with the ends curled into big waves and tied with blue ribbons. Her face was made up with a vibrant, fruity makeup look, and two sparkling rhinestones were placed at the corners of her eyes. She looked like a freshly peeled lychee, tender and juicy, full of youthful allure.

But this skirt... is definitely too short.

Su Xiaoruan stood at the top of the stairs, her face flushed, clutching her skirt tightly with both hands, looking somewhat awkwardly at Jiang Che.

"Bro...did this dress shrink? I feel like I'm going to expose myself if I bend over?"

Jiang Che's brows furrowed instantly, and his expression visibly darkened.

"Who designed this outfit?"

Jiang Che put down his coffee cup, a hint of displeasure in his voice: "School is a place for studying, what kind of behavior is this, dressed like this?"

He stood up, strode to the stairwell, took off his shirt jacket (he was wearing a T-shirt underneath), and draped it over Su Xiaoruan, covering her completely.

"Go change," Jiang Che ordered. "Wear your sportswear."

"No, that won't work!"

Although Su Xiaoruan also felt ashamed, she stubbornly shook her head: "This is the team's uniform! I'm the center! If I don't wear it, the whole formation will be messed up! And... and we've been practicing for a month for this rehearsal!"

She looked up at Jiang Che with a pitiful expression, her big eyes brimming with tears: "Brother, please let me wear it. I'm wearing safety shorts underneath! It definitely won't show! Please..."

Jiang Che looked into her pleading eyes and then at her vibrant outfit.

It has to be admitted that this girl looks absolutely stunning in this outfit. That youthful energy is something that no expensive haute couture gown can replace.

But he couldn't suppress the nameless anger and possessiveness in his heart.

So many boys... want to see her dance in this outfit?