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

Jiang Che.

Shen Qingge walked over and gently patted Jiang Che's arm, signaling him to calm down.

"Xiao Ruan is doing it for the team's honor," Shen Qingge gently advised. "These days, all university cheerleading teams dress like this; it's perfectly normal. Besides, with us here, who would dare to look?"

She turned to look at Su Xiaoruan, straightened her slightly crooked bow, and said with a smile, "It's very pretty. Since you're in the center position, be more confident. Don't try to hide it; it just makes you seem petty."

"Thank you, sis!" Su Xiaoruan felt like she had been granted a pardon and quickly hid behind Shen Qingge.

Jiang Che sighed, looking at the two women who were on the same side with a sense of helplessness.

"OK."

Jiang Che conceded, but his tone remained firm: "You can wear it when you go on stage. But you must put your jacket back on immediately after you come off stage. Also, you're not allowed to get too close to those boys."

"Yes, sir!"

Su Xiaoruan gave a slightly awkward salute, her face breaking into a bright smile.

……

Nine o'clock in the morning, at the East Playground of Jianghai University.

The playground was bustling with activity today, with colorful flags fluttering and a cacophony of voices. The marching formations from various colleges were holding their entrance ceremonies, and the stirring "Athletes' March" was playing over the loudspeaker.

A black Rolls-Royce Cullinan discreetly drove into the parking lot.

The car door opened.

When Jiang Che led Shen Qingge and Su Xiaoruan down the street, the surrounding air seemed to quiet down for a few seconds.

This family of three is incredibly good-looking.

Jiang Che was dressed in a simple white T-shirt and casual pants, with a trench coat over them and sunglasses on. He had a tall and imposing figure and a powerful aura.

Shen Qingge wore a refreshing pair of jeans and a white shirt. Although her outfit was simple, her aura as a wealthy matriarch and her stunning beauty still made people afraid to look directly at her.

Su Xiaoruan, walking in the middle, was wearing Jiang Che's big coat, but her exposed pigtails and long, slender legs still attracted countless eyes.

"Su Xiaoruan! Su Xiaoruan is here!"

"Holy crap! Are those her older brother and sister? That's amazing!"

"That's Jiang Che! My idol! I never thought I'd see him alive here!"

The students around whispered among themselves, and many took out their phones to take pictures.

Su Xiaoruan gripped Jiang Che's arm tightly, somewhat nervously.

"Don't be afraid," Jiang Che said softly, putting his arm around her shoulder and pulling her into his embrace. "Hold your head high and stand tall. You're going to dance, not to be interrogated."

The three of them arrived at the performance department's rest area.

The cheerleaders had all assembled. Seeing Su Xiaoruan arrive, everyone gathered around her.

"Xiao Ruan! You're finally here! Hurry up! We need to wait!" The team leader, a tall senior, urged anxiously.

"good!"

Su Xiaoruan took off her coat and handed it to Jiang Che.

The moment she took off her coat, a collective gasp filled the air.

Her blue and white team uniform perfectly showcased her youthful and beautiful figure. Sunlight shone on her skin, making it glow.

Jiang Che's eyes darkened, and he clutched the coat that still held her body heat tightly in his hand.

"Go for it," Shen Qingge gave her a push. "Good luck."

"Um!"

Su Xiaoruan took a deep breath, turned around, and ran into the group.

……

The highlight of the opening ceremony was the cheerleading performances by the various departments.

The performing arts department, being the final act, naturally attracted a lot of attention.

As the upbeat music started, Su Xiaoruan stood in the very center of the group, becoming the focus of the entire event.

She was no longer shy.

The moment the music starts, she is the queen of the stage.

She leaped, twirled, and swung her pom-pom to the beat. Every movement was full of power and beauty. Her smile was radiant and confident, and her eyes shone like stars.

Especially that high leg raise, with her skirt billowing, exuded an extremely healthy sexiness.

The boys in the audience erupted in cheers.

"Su Xiaoruan! Su Xiaoruan!"

"Goddess! Goddess!"

Cheers and whistles rose and fell.

Jiang Che sat in the stands, wearing sunglasses, watching everything with a blank expression.

His gaze was fixed on Su Xiaoruan, not shifting even for a moment.

He looked at her skin glowing in the sunlight, at her waist rising and falling with her breath, and at the bright smile on her face.

This girl... has really grown up.

She was so dazzling, so captivating.

She was so captivating that he wanted to dig out every single glance he had.

Are you jealous?

Shen Qingge suddenly leaned closer and whispered in his ear.

Jiang Che froze and turned to look at Shen Qingge.

Shen Qingge smiled, a hint of teasing in her eyes: "Your hands are squeezing the railing out of shape."

Jiang Che looked down and, sure enough, his knuckles were white and veins were bulging as he gripped the railing.

He released his grip, adjusted his posture somewhat awkwardly, and stubbornly said, "No. I just think... this music is too loud."

"Really?" Shen Qingge chuckled softly, not exposing his lie, but simply reaching out to grasp his hand, their fingers intertwined tightly. "Don't worry, she's your sister, and also... part of our family. She can't escape."

……

After the performance, the official competition events of the sports meet began.

Su Xiaoruan signed up for the women's 4x100m relay, and she was the last runner.

The match will take place at 2 PM.

At noon, Jiang Che did not take them to the crowded cafeteria. Instead, he had Han Xiao drive the RV over and park it on an open space next to the playground.

The car was well-cooled, keeping out the heat from outside.

Jiang Che opened the food box he had brought.

The refreshing cold noodles are topped with sliced ​​braised beef, shredded cucumber, and shredded egg crepe, and drizzled with a special sesame sauce. There's also chilled mung bean soup and sliced ​​watermelon.

Wow! Cold noodles!

Su Xiaoruan had just finished dancing and was both hot and hungry. Her eyes lit up when she saw the cold noodles. She didn't care about her image anymore, sat cross-legged on the sofa, picked up the bowl, and started eating heartily.

"Eat slowly." Jiang Che handed her a tissue to wipe her sweat. "No one's going to take it from you."

"It's so delicious! Brother, the food you make is the best in the world!" Su Xiaoruan said indistinctly, her mouth full of noodles.

Shen Qingge ate elegantly to the side, watching Su Xiaoruan wolf down her food, and shook her head with a smile: "You still have to run this afternoon, don't eat too much, or you won't be able to run."

"Don't worry! I'm an athlete!" Su Xiaoruan patted her chest confidently.

After finishing her meal, Su Xiaoruan lay on the sofa and rested for a while.

The relay race began at 2 PM.

Su Xiaoruan stood in front of the finish line of the track, doing warm-up exercises.

She changed into a professional sportswear outfit, with shorts that were still very short, revealing her long legs.

Jiang Che and Shen Qingge stood outside the fence next to the finish line.

"Go, Su Xiaoruan!"

Lin Keke and a group of classmates cheered them on from the sidelines.

"Bang!"

The starting gun fired.

The first leg starts.

Although the girls in the performing arts department are usually delicate, they are surprisingly fast runners.

First runner, second runner, third runner...

When it came time to hand over the baton, the Performing Arts Department was temporarily in second place, only two meters behind the first-place Physical Education Department.

Su Xiaoruan took the stick.

In that instant, she felt her blood boil.

She gritted her teeth, took long strides, and dashed out like a gust of wind.

Her explosive power was astonishing; in just fifty meters, she caught up with the female students from the physical education department.

The last thirty meters!

Su Xiaoruan exerted all her strength, her delicate face turning bright red from the effort, her hair flying everywhere.

The last ten meters!

She surpassed it!

"ah--!!!"

Amid cheers from the crowd, Su Xiaoruan was the first to cross the finish line!

However, just as she crossed the finish line and prepared to slow down...

An accident happened.

Because he sprinted too hard, and a piece of plastic at the finish line of the track was slightly raised.

Su Xiaoruan tripped.

"what!"

She cried out in surprise, lost her balance, and fell heavily forward.

"Little Softie!"

Jiang Che's pupils suddenly contracted outside the fence.

Almost instinctively, he braced himself against the 1.5-meter-high fence with one hand, performed a nimble flip, and jumped directly onto the track.

The movement was as fast as a black lightning bolt.

Just a second before Su Xiaoruan's face hit the ground.

Jiang Che rushed to her, stretched out his arms, and caught her steadily.

The immense inertia caused both of them to fall to the ground.

Jiang Che is below, Su Xiaoruan is above.

In the instant he fell to the ground, he used one hand to protect the back of Su Xiaoruan's head and the other hand to tightly hug her waist, using his own body as a cushion for her.

"Bang!"

The two fell onto the rubber track and slid for a distance before stopping.

The entire audience gasped in surprise.

Su Xiaoruan lay in Jiang Che's arms, still shaken. She could clearly hear the rapid pounding of Jiang Che's heart and the muffled groan he let out in pain.

"elder brother!"

Su Xiaoruan was terrified and quickly sat up, frantically checking on her: "Are you alright? Are you hurt? Does it hurt a lot?"

Jiang Che frowned and took a breath.

Ignoring the pain in his back, he immediately looked at the girl in his arms:

"How are you? Did you sprain your ankle?"

His voice was somewhat hurried, and his eyes were full of anxiety and lingering fear.

"I'm fine...I'm fine..." Su Xiaoruan's tears were about to fall. "It was you...you came to pick me up..."

At this moment, Shen Qingge also ran over, her face pale.

"Jiang Che! Xiao Ruan!"

The surrounding students and school doctor also gathered around.

"Get out of the way!"

Jiang Che let out a low shout, unleashing his full aura, causing those around him who wanted to join in the fun to subconsciously take a few steps back.

He sat up with Su Xiaoruan in his arms, ignoring everyone's stares, grabbed her right ankle, took off her sneakers, and examined them carefully.

Sure enough, my ankle was already red and swollen.

"I twisted my ankle."

Jiang Che's brows were furrowed, his eyes filled with a terrifying gloom. He turned to look at the raised running track, a hint of ferocity flashing in his eyes.

"This damn track..." he muttered under his breath.

"Does it hurt?" Jiang Che looked up at Su Xiaoruan, his tone instantly becoming gentle.

"It hurts a little bit..." Su Xiaoruan sniffed. It actually hurt a lot, but seeing her brother like this, she didn't dare to cry out in pain.

"Just bear with it."

Without saying a word, Jiang Che picked her up and carried her horizontally.

"To the infirmary? No, let's go home."

Jiang Che carried Su Xiaoruan and strode out. Shen Qingge followed beside him, carrying their belongings, her expression equally serious.

Thousands of students on the playground stared in disbelief as the legendary big shot, carrying their school beauty like a rare treasure, walked through the crowd and left the field.

That silhouette was both imposing and deeply affectionate.

……

Back to the Clear Lane Manor.

Jiang Che placed Su Xiaoruan on the sofa in the living room.

He brought over the first-aid kit and asked Han Xiao to get ice packs.

"It might hurt a little, just bear with it."

Jiang Che knelt on one knee and placed Su Xiaoruan's foot on his knee.

He first sprayed the area with a cooling spray, and then carefully applied an ice pack to the red and swollen area.

Su Xiaoruan shrank her feet and gasped.

"Don't move." Jiang Che pressed down on her leg, looked up, his eyes full of heartache, "Why did you run so fast just now? Is first place really that important?"

"Of course it's important!" Su Xiaoruan said stubbornly, despite the pain. "I want to show you the medal!"

Jiang Che's hand paused for a moment.

Looking at this silly girl, his heart melted completely.

"fool."

He sighed, lowered his head, and gently blew on her swollen ankle, as if that could ease her pain.

Shen Qingge sat to the side, holding a glass of warm water and handing it to Su Xiaoruan.

"Alright, stop scolding her," Shen Qingge said gently. "She just wanted to do well. But you, were you alright on your back after that fall?"

"I'm fine." Jiang Che shook his head, not even glancing at himself, his entire attention focused on Su Xiaoruan's feet.

After applying the ice pack, Jiang Che took out a bottle of safflower oil.

"You can apply this after 24 hours of ice application. Don't move around tonight."

Jiang Che stood up and washed his hands.

"What would you like to eat tonight? Since you're a patient, you can order."

"I want to eat... pig's trotter soup!" Su Xiaoruan blinked her eyes. "Like cures like!"

"Okay, pig's trotter soup." Jiang Che smiled helplessly and turned to go into the kitchen.

……

night.

Su Xiaoruan lay on the bed, her ankle wrapped in bandages, scrolling through her phone with a bit of boredom.

The campus forum has exploded.

All the photos and videos are of Jiang Che leaping to save people and carrying them away in a princess carry this afternoon.

The title is even more shocking:

"The Domineering CEO Falls in Love with Me? Su Xiaoruan's Brother is Simply a Dream Come True!"

"After this hug, I declare Jiang Che the most swoon-worthy man of the year!"

Is this what incest in the world of the wealthy is like? It's so addictive!

Su Xiaoruan blushed as she looked at the comments, but couldn't help but smile.

She saved the photo of Jiang Che holding her and secretly put it into an encrypted photo album.

The album is titled: "My Private God".

"Knock knock".

The door opened.

Jiang Che walked in carrying a bowl of milky-white soybean and pig's trotter soup.

"What are you looking at? Why are you smiling so slyly?" Jiang Che placed the soup on the bedside table.

"No... I wasn't looking at anything!" Su Xiaoruan quickly hid her phone under the covers.

Drink it while it's hot.

Jiang Che helped her sit up, intending to feed her.

"I can do it myself!" Su Xiaoruan said a little embarrassedly, "My hand isn't broken."

"Okay, you can drink it yourself."

Jiang Che sat on the edge of the bed, showing no intention of leaving.

He watched Su Xiaoruan sip her soup, his eyes deep and thoughtful.

"Little Softie".

"Um?"

"From now on... don't make me worry anymore."

Jiang Che's voice was low, with a slight, almost imperceptible tremor:

"My heart almost stopped when I saw you fall today."

Su Xiaoruan stopped drinking her soup.

She looked up and met Jiang Che's eyes.

There was more than just a brother's worry for his sister.

There is also a kind of... deep fear.

That was the fear of losing a loved one.

Su Xiaoruan's heart skipped a beat.

She put down the bowl, reached out, and gently took Jiang Che's hand, which was resting on his knee.

"elder brother."

She looked at him intently:

"I promise you. I will take better care of myself from now on."

"Because I know... if I get hurt, you'll feel more pain than I do."

Jiang Che grabbed her hand in return and held it tightly in his palm.

The two of them just stared at each other in silence.

A subtle and warm atmosphere permeated the air.

That feeling, which transcended that of siblings but was not quite lovers, reached its peak at this moment.

……

Outside.

Shen Qingge was carrying a plate of sliced ​​fruit and was about to push the door open and go in.

She saw this scene through the half-open door.

I saw their hands clasped tightly, and I saw the deep affection in Jiang Che's eyes.

She stopped in her tracks.

She didn't go in and disturb them.

She stood quietly for a while, then turned and left without a sound.

Back in the master bedroom, she walked to the French windows and looked at the moonlight outside.

She touched the magnolia pendant around her neck.

A faint, relieved smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

Jiang Che.

"Your heart is too big; it can hold the whole world, and it can also hold two women."

"However... as long as you love me, I don't mind giving her a little more love."

"After all, she is an indispensable part of our lives."

That night, the Clear Lane Manor was very quiet.

After finishing her soup, Su Xiaoruan had a sweet dream.

In her dream, she was wearing a wedding dress and standing in a church.

The groom standing opposite him was Jiang Che.

He smiled and said to her:

"Su Xiaoruan, I've come to marry you."

...

...

The May wind, carrying the lingering heat of early summer, dispelled the last trace of spring's languor in Jianghai City. The plane tree leaves in the city shone a vibrant green, and cicadas began their tentative chirping on the branches. Meanwhile, thousands of kilometers away in the Indian Ocean, a private island, like an emerald set in the deep blue sea, was welcoming its most distinguished guests.

There are no noisy tourists, no crowded crowds, only the rhythm of waves lapping against the white sand beach and the rustling sound of the sea breeze passing through the coconut grove.

A Gulfstream G650ER private jet pierced the sky and landed smoothly on the business jet tarmac at Malé International Airport. Immediately afterward, a white three-story luxury yacht was already waiting there, carrying Jiang Che and his entourage, heading towards the private island named "Azure Sea".

On the deck of the yacht, the sea breeze was blowing.

Jiang Che was wearing a white linen shirt, collar open and sleeves rolled up, paired with khaki casual shorts and sunglasses, as he steered the boat. The sea breeze tousled his hair, only adding to his carefree and handsome appearance.

"Wow—!! That's a dolphin!"

Su Xiaoruan leaned on the railing, excitedly pointing at the several gray figures leaping up from the sea.

Today she wore a bohemian-style long dress with a wide skirt printed with vibrant floral patterns. The sea breeze made the skirt flutter, and her chestnut-brown, wavy hair shimmered golden in the sunlight. She took off her sunglasses, and her large eyes, reflecting the azure sea and sky, were filled with undisguised joy.

Shen Qingge sat on the sofa area on the deck, holding a glass of chilled champagne.

She wore a wide-brimmed sun hat, beneath which was a delicate face no bigger than the palm of her hand. She wore a pure white silk sun-protective shirt over a black spaghetti strap dress with a high slit, and her long, slender, fair legs were faintly visible as the sea breeze blew.

She looked at Su Xiaoruan, who was as excited as a child, with a doting smile on her lips, then turned to look at Jiang Che in front of the driver's seat.

"Captain Jiang, how much longer until we arrive?"

Jiang Che turned around, smiled at her, revealing a set of neat, white teeth:

"Ten minutes. We can already see the dock."

……

Ten minutes later, the yacht docked.

Jiang Che had this island purchased six months ago and it underwent meticulous renovations. A huge complex of overwater villas was built on the island, connected by boardwalks, with each villa boasting its own infinity pool and a slide leading directly to the sea.

The moment Su Xiaoruan stepped onto the boardwalk, she felt as if she had entered a blue dream.

The seawater beneath my feet is crystal clear, and I can even see schools of colorful fish darting among the coral reefs. Above me is a clear blue sky, and in the distance, the white sand beach is as fine as powder.

"It's so beautiful...this is simply heaven!"

Su Xiaoruan lifted her skirt and couldn't help but twirl around on the boardwalk.

"Don't get dizzy, or you might fall in and become shark food." Jiang Che walked over, naturally taking Shen Qingge's handbag, and holding Su Xiaoruan's wrist with his other hand. "Let's go, let's go to the room to change clothes first. The sun is about to set, let's take you for a swim in the sea while the light is good."

Stepping into the main villa, the huge floor-to-ceiling glass doors are completely open, allowing the sea breeze to flow through.

"I'm going to change my clothes!"

Su Xiaoruan cheered and rushed into her room with the pink suitcase.

Shen Qingge walked slowly to Jiang Che, reached out to straighten his collar which had been ruffled by the wind, her eyes sparkling:

"Mr. Jiang, are you ready?"

"Prepare what?" Jiang Che raised an eyebrow.

"Get ready for...a visual feast."

Shen Qingge leaned close to his ear, her breath sweet as orchids, then turned and walked into the master bedroom with a soft laugh.

Jiang Che stood there, his Adam's apple bobbing. He knew this woman was about to cause trouble again.

……

Twenty minutes later.

On the villa's private terrace, the sun shone brightly, casting golden rays that shimmered on the sea.

Jiang Che had already changed into his swim trunks and was lying on a beach chair, applying sunscreen while shirtless. He was in excellent physical condition, with broad shoulders, a narrow waist, clearly defined abdominal muscles, and skin with a healthy wheat color that shimmered with a honey-like glow in the sunlight.

"elder brother!"

A clear, crisp voice called out.

Jiang Che looked up.

Su Xiaoruan walked out of the room.

At that moment, Jiang Che's eyes narrowed slightly.

This girl... has really grown up.

She chose a mint green two-piece bikini.

This color is extremely selective; even a slightly darker complexion would look tacky. But on Su Xiaoruan, it made her milk-smooth skin appear even whiter and more translucent. She looked like a walking mint, cool and sweet.

The top features a strapless design with ruffles, retaining a youthful charm while subtly revealing her well-developed curves. The bottom is a high-waisted pair of briefs with ties, the bows on both sides swaying gently with movement. Against the backdrop of her slender waist, her long, straight, and flawless legs are particularly eye-catching.

She wasn't completely open; she was still wearing a semi-transparent white lace cover-up, which only added to the hazy allure.

Su Xiaoruan covered her chest shyly. Although she was already an adult and had worn a swimsuit in front of Jiang Che, this was the first time she had ever worn a bikini with so little fabric.

"Brother...does it look good?"

She walked up to Jiang Che, fidgeting with her fingers nervously, her eyes filled with anticipation and trepidation.

"nice."

Jiang Che sat up, his gaze open and appreciative, sparing no words of praise:

"It suits you perfectly. Like a little sea sprite."

Hearing the praise, Su Xiaoruan's cheeks instantly flushed red, more beautiful than the sunset. She bit her lip, mustered her courage, walked to the recliner next to Jiang Che, and sat down, stretching out her long, slender legs:

"Well... the elf needs to wear sunscreen. The sun is too strong, I'm afraid of getting a tan."

She blinked her big eyes and handed Jiang Che a bottle of golden sunscreen, her intentions clear.

Jiang Che looked at her fair and delicate legs, smiled helplessly, and took the sunscreen:

"Lie down properly."

Su Xiaoruan immediately lay down obediently on the recliner, unbuttoned her outer blouse, revealing her smooth, jade-like back.

Jiang Che poured some essential oil into his palm, rubbed his hands together to warm them, and then gently placed them on her back.

Warm palms touch slightly cool skin.

Su Xiaoruan's body trembled violently.

"Cool?" Jiang Che paused.

"No...it's not cold." Su Xiaoruan buried her face in her arms, her voice muffled, "It's...a little itchy."

It's a psychological itch.