But it's not just about looks; Qin Jing, who has been with her sister every day since birth, understands her younger sister's qualities even better.
Her long, bright pink hair was soft and smooth, and the ribbon tied to it seemed like it might come loose at any moment. It cascaded down like a waterfall reflecting the light, and her face always had a sunny and lively smile.
What's especially endearing is that even if they're bullied, they don't stay angry for long, never hold grudges, and are all smiles again in the blink of an eye.
She is well-mannered and looks at people when she speaks, not staring blankly. Her innocent eyes are full of indescribable charm.
Especially her genuine and endearing smile, which is so charming that it makes anyone feel warm and likable. These are qualities that Jing never possesses.
Qin's parents can be proud of themselves. Although they are not highly educated or wealthy, they are truly dedicated to their child, and Xiao Kui has been cared for and raised to be as good as anyone else in the world.
The so-called titles are all determined by the person. When ordinary people come into contact with a school beauty, it is mostly in a derogatory sense. Praising a poor, short, and ugly guy as a tall, rich, and handsome man will not make the other person happy.
However, the descriptions of Churchill as a smoker, alcoholic, lazy, and fat do not diminish his achievements and reputation. On the contrary, they bring him various honors, and he even won the Nobel Prize in Literature for his work analyzing and summarizing the aftermath of World War II.
Rather, people should be thinking about why they have nothing to show for it, even though they don't smoke, don't drink, exercise every day, and keep writing.
In short, it's not an exaggeration for Qin Kui to be called a 'princess' by her classmates, both in terms of appearance and personality.
At this point, Xiao Kui continued speaking.
"And another thing... Ishida always bullies girls, and he won't listen to advice."
"I patted his face, and he started crying."
"The teacher said that hitting people is wrong, but everyone thinks I did the right thing."
“Stopping the bullying child is the right thing to do, standing on the right side,” Qin Jing patted her younger sister’s head. Yes, her sister has always been a good child with a strong sense of justice.
"Well, after that I invited him to play with me, and he said he would never bully anyone again. So when I encounter disobedient children, I just pat them on the shoulder. Now all the classmates have become very friendly, there is no bullying or arguing, and everyone plays happily together every day."
Xiao Kui said with a bright smile.
"That's wonderful! Xiao Kui is amazing!" Jing continued to pat her younger sister's head and praised her.
"Hmm! Hehe, actually Kui isn't that great." After receiving Qin Jing's praise, the younger sister showed a smug smile.
'etc……'
Qin Jing, who had been smiling, froze. After thinking about it carefully, she wondered if something was wrong. She remembered what Xiao Kui had said before, and an image of a domineering younger sister dressed as a mafia boss involuntarily appeared in her mind.
"Nini, actually, Aoi has been chosen as the second-generation leader of the kindergarten, succeeding Miyazawa as the eldest sister!" Aoi said with an innocent and carefree smile.
'Big Sister?!' Qin Jing's mind conjured up the image of that righteous and forthright girl who commanded a large following. Although they were in different classes after starting elementary school, he was keen on studying, and Gong Ze seemed to be busy with something, so they didn't have much interaction anymore.
Even though Qin Jing didn't know much about things outside of class, she occasionally heard rumors about that girl.
It's said that Miyazawa's influence is now extending to the upper grades. Apparently, on the day of enrollment, she made several sixth-grade students prostrate themselves in worship. This is practically the beginning of the Miyazawa Emma legend.
At the time, Qin Jing thought to herself that with such prestige and personal charm, if this young woman were to return to the Warring States period of Japan, she might be able to compete with Oda Nobuna.
But now, her younger sister says she's inherited Miyazawa's position as the head of the kindergarten and become the second generation? Does that mean she's destined to stand shoulder to shoulder with someone like that?
My sister can't possibly be this queenly!
Hearing this conversation, Qin Jing felt worried. Could it be that Xiao Kui was actually a lawless devil at school?
Section 32: Street Pets, Foodies, and Worries
Every morning, on their way to school to Sunflower Kindergarten, they pass through the nearby shopping street.
The boy and girl walking hand in hand on the street created a striking scene. Just looking at them was enough to soothe the soul and bring joy; some people even made a special detour just to catch a glimpse of these two little angels.
Although Qin Jing herself was completely unaware of the stares she was receiving, she felt that walking with her sister was perfectly normal. Habits can subtly change a person's thoughts and common sense, making everything seem natural—it's a truly frightening thing.
Whenever she passed through the commercial street, Xiao Kui would greet the shop owners at the entrances on both sides of the street as she walked.
Because of its good environmental practices, Japan has become an immigrant country in the Asian alliance led by China. In recent years, a large number of immigrants have come from China, especially in the Akihabara area of Tokyo, which has almost become half of Chinatown.
Meanwhile, the commercial street here has seen a surge in shops run by Chinese people. For the Qin family, it's like meeting fellow countrymen in a foreign land, always bringing an extra sense of warmth.
"Good morning, Aunt Li from the croquette stall!" Xiao Kui waved and called out sweetly.
Without saying a word, Aunt Li from the croquette shop came over with a smile and handed over two wrapped croquettes.
"Eat up! Children need to eat well to grow tall. Aunt Li loves energetic children the most." Aunt Li affectionately patted the two children's heads.
"Hehe, thank you. Xiao Kui loves Aunt Li's croquettes the most." Xiao Kui smiled and accepted both portions.
"Ah... thank you." Qin Jing wanted to refuse, but Aunt Li turned around and went back into the shop.
"Hey! Kui! Jing! Come over here!"
"Hey! Good morning, Uncle Huang from the meat pie shop!" Xiao Kui greeted him without any shyness, and Xiao Jing had no choice but to follow.
As she stepped forward, Uncle Huang slipped a fragrant, still-warm paper bag into Xiao Kui's arms.
"Here, have one of these fried chicken drumsticks for each of you. They're fresh out of the oven, eat them while they're hot!"
"Ah... thank you so much, all this time..." Qin Jing said shyly. He and Xiao Kui had eaten so many delicious things in the shopping street, and he really felt bad about it.
"Alright, alright! I'll leave the kindergarten's drama performance and advertising to you this year too!" Uncle Huang patted Qin Jing on the back and gave her a thumbs up.
"Oh, leave it to me," Qin Jing agreed. Even after graduation, he would still be the kindergarten's go-to consultant for a play every year, and he would probably continue to do so in the future.
But one thing at a time, Qin Jing felt that she shouldn't accept things from others.
This is especially bad for Xiao Kui, who is showered with love and affection.
Qin Jing lectured Xiao Kui, "Didn't we agree that we shouldn't accept things from strangers?"
“But Mom also said that Aunt Li and Uncle Huang are from the same hometown, they’re family, right? And Xiao Kui thanked them properly, so it wasn’t something she accepted casually,” Xiao Kui retorted.
"Xiao Kui... Waaah." Qin Jing wanted to say something more.
"Don't talk about that, Nini, this is the best when it's piping hot! Here you go!" Xiao Kui stretched out her hand and stuffed the croquette directly into Qin Jing's mouth.
Freshly baked croquettes, with their crispy, golden-brown crust, potatoes that have fully absorbed the meat juices, and the aroma of onions and black pepper, are simply divine.
Wrapped in lettuce and taken a big bite, the fried chicken leg offers a perfect blend of meat, breadcrumbs, and vegetables, creating a satisfyingly full and chewy texture. The oil and vegetables are well-balanced, preventing it from being greasy, making it incredibly enjoyable. It satisfies the human desire to eat meat in large quantities without sacrificing health.
On their way to school, the two of them stuffed their mouths full, looking blissful. The food tasted absolutely delicious...
"Ah!" Qin Jing finally remembered her original intention to teach Xiao Kui, but now, just like Xiao Kui, her mouth was covered in grease, making her completely unconvincing. Qin Jing was extremely annoyed. How could she have been so tempted? Appetite truly is a great enemy!
The aroma of fried food wafted through the streets as Qin Jing and Xiao Kui walked, especially with their blissful smiles as they savored the delicious food. The two children, already eye-catching, drew the attention of passersby.
Pedestrians passing by, whether students, office workers, or elderly people taking a stroll, couldn't help but swallow hard.
As they walked through the commercial street, they couldn't help but head towards the croquette and fried chicken leg shops, where long queues soon formed. The croquette vendor and the meat pie vendor gave a thumbs-up, revealing smug expressions of their well-thought-out plans.
'Aoi-chan! Shizuka-chan! As expected of the two darlings of the shopping district, the twin stars bringing good fortune and wealth, there's no more powerful advertising campaign in the world!'
Aunt Li and Uncle Huang greeted their guests with warm smiles, keeping themselves very busy.
"Tch! We're too late again!" On opposite sides of the commercial street, the cake shop owner and the rice cake shop owner, both uncles, looked at the flow of people and simultaneously curled their lips, realizing they were a step behind again today.
"Hmph!" The two middle-aged men exchanged a cold snort, then turned and went inside, sullenly.
Although the influx of new talent helped the country avoid decades of economic stagnation and revitalize its ACG and film industries, the arrival of immigrants from various countries also brought competition. Especially the newly arrived Chinese businessmen, full of drive, hardworking, and quick-witted, if left unchecked without protective policies and restrictions, could potentially dominate the global business world within a few decades – a destructive force akin to locusts.
The cake shop owner walked in and slammed his long chef's hat down! Can you imagine?! In this land of China, the popular desserts aren't European or American, but Chinese snacks! Rice noodle rolls? Fermented rice cakes? What are those?! Even the Chinese don't know what those are! Bread for breakfast and black tea with cake for afternoon tea—that's common sense, right?
Huh? Why is Yakult Roast! still airing on TV? How strange. This country is so strange. Is this country already...?
Looking at the thriving businesses of other shops outside, and then at his own cake shop, the uncle slumped weakly into a chair, his back view tinged with loneliness and desolation...
The rice cake shop owner walked in and immediately slammed his blue chef's hat down! Can you imagine?! Japanese sweets, already a niche market, are going to become just another local delicacy! Why would anyone put braised eggplant or Mapo tofu in a regular steamed bun?! It's like the Chupacabra Kingdom is about to be annexed by a neighboring prefecture—a major crisis!
Huh? Why is "The Japanese Chef" still airing on TV? How strange! This country is so strange! Has this country already...?
Looking at the bustling crowds at other shops outside, and then at his own rice cake shop, the uncle slumped weakly onto the tatami mat, his back view utterly lonely and desolate…
Completely unaware that many people around the world are troubled by national affairs, Jing is still preoccupied with trivial matters such as how to cultivate her younger sister's moral character, intelligence, and physical fitness.
The free snacks in the shopping street are certainly delicious, but... being good-looking shouldn't be a reason for you to get special treatment, right?
Is it because everyone spoils this child too much that they've become a bit too self-centered?
"Xiao Kui, you didn't wipe your mouth clean," Qin Jing reminded her.
"Where? Nini, please." Xiao Kui stretched her neck and poked her head out, waiting for Xiao Jing's service.
Helpless, Qin Jing took out a tissue and helped her sister wipe it clean...
'Sigh... I've spoiled her again.'
Before dropping his younger sister off at her destination, Qin Jing watched her walk into the kindergarten chatting and laughing with her classmates. He covered his face; he'd messed up again.
So, with mixed feelings, Qin Jing spent the whole day at school agonizing over it, and finally waited until school was over.
Qin Jing had already failed twice in trying to comfort and persuade the girl. As an unfinished literary youth, it would be fine if his words could be quoted into a book, but when it came to actually persuading someone—not just to deceive them, but to genuinely change their ways—Qin Jing had very little confidence. Who could possibly guess what a girl was thinking?
But when I took my younger sister to kindergarten before, the children really got along very well. Although children these days are precocious in strange ways and their psychological complexities are hard for even adults to understand, Jing could still see through these things.
Qin Jing scratched her head in frustration, her mind a tangled mess of threads. She tried to untangle it, but the more she pulled, the more knots formed, and she couldn't find a way out. Continuing to struggle like this wasn't a solution.
Qin Jing made a decision, "No! I just can't figure it out! It seems I have to go and confirm it again."
The primary school and kindergarten are not far apart; we chose the school based on its proximity to home.
“I want to become a novelist!…” A mysterious black shadow quietly moved onto the lawn outside the shop.
Grass is a perfect place for people to hide. You can become invisible by placing two tree branches on your head. Many heroes who fought on the battlefield in the past were good at ambushing in the grass.
For example, the Might of Demacia; for example, Genghis Khan.
But while some people like to ambush in the bushes, there are also those who target the bushes for trouble.
For example, Teemo likes to grow mushrooms in the grass, and Liu Bei burned Bowangpo.
There have been touching stories of heroes who, even when their entire bodies were engulfed in flames, chose not to make a sound or move, remaining motionless until their sacrifice, in order to avoid revealing their location.
The dark figure now hiding in the grass appears to be a skilled assassin.
Section 33. Monkeys and Bananas Must Be Useful
Inside the fruit shop, Qin Jing was selecting bananas. After years of honing his skills, and with the occasional instruction from his kindergarten teacher, he had become quite the expert in this area.
In which season and from which region are bananas best? What kind of bananas are over-ripened, and what kind are naturally ripened? Over-ripened bananas, even if they have a beautiful color, must be eaten immediately after purchase, as they may rot overnight. Some bananas, however, are best eaten when the black spots appear at the perfect point; that's when they taste and texture are at their best.
This fruit shop currently has bananas imported from tropical countries, imported from Hainan, and locally grown.
Bananas ripen more slowly at this time of year, so if you're going to eat them right away, it's better to buy ones that are just starting to turn black. Bananas at this stage are the best. However, if you buy green bananas, fry them in egg wash, coat them with breadcrumbs, and fry them until golden brown, they're also excellent.
Qin Jing shook her head, lost in thought. Now was not the time to think about such things!
Without further hesitation, Qin Jing selected the best-looking imported tropical bananas, six in a bunch—the perfect amount. She figured she should use her resources wisely; as long as the results were good, she didn't mind spending the money.
"Hello, Auntie, please give me this! This is the money." Jing selected the fruit and handed it to the cashier along with the coins.
"Little brother, are you here to help your mom buy fruit? That's wonderful!" The shop assistant smiled warmly as she saw that she was serving a pretty little customer.
"No, these are necessary props. Thank you, Auntie. Goodbye then." Qin Jing took the bag of bananas and walked towards the kindergarten.
"Ah... watch out for cars on the road..." The shop assistant waved, watching the petite figure walk out the door, and muttered in confusion, "Props?"
The shadowy figure continued to follow...
Before long, Qin Jing arrived at the kindergarten gate and saw the red-haired teacher who often acted as the gatekeeper.
"Hello, Teacher Hong!" Qin Jing greeted politely. Over the years, he had built up a good impression on her. If Chun Yuan came, he might be kicked out as a troublemaking brat.
"Ah, it's Xiaojing. It's rare to see you here at this time. Are you here to pick up your sister? Come on in." Teacher Hong, the gatekeeper, greeted the visitor with a friendly smile.
"Thank you!" As a graduate of the academy and its official advisor, he would come here from time to time, but he would try to avoid coming when Ms. Yoshiko was around.
Qin Jing walked through Sunflower Kindergarten, observing the surrounding environment. Little had changed; it remained beautiful and clean, indicating that it was doing quite well even two years after his departure. After all, with the dogs present, the feedback from the neighbors was very positive, and even the methods used to raise Hanabatake Yoshiko, the troublesome child, were well-received.
Because as long as she is the class teacher, the monkey... no, Ms. Hanabatake's stupidity will become an excellent negative example; making the children in the class spontaneously think, "I will never become that kind of adult when I grow up!"
Therefore, he was much more serious than the children in other classes, and his performance was very good even after entering primary school. Parents remembered his kindness, and it is said that people would send him a box of bananas from time to time as a greeting.
"Woof! Woof woof." The dog sensed Qin Jing's arrival, ran over, and wagged its tail to greet her.
"Hmm, is that so? Ms. Yoshiko was taken to Principal Taka's office."
"Wang Wang."
"Ah, well, I'd better get started as soon as possible."
"Woof?"
"I actually came today to check on my sister's condition." Qin Jing chatted with the dog as they walked inside together.
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