Chapter 107: Is Fifth Brother the Strongest?
Chapter 107: Is Fifth Brother the Strongest?
Queen Consort Qi lovingly fed SuSu her meal.
Sensing her mother's kindness, SuSu ate with gusto.
Regardless of whether the food was too hot or too big a mouthful, SuSu accepted it all without a hint of protest.
Mother feeds the best!
Mother's food is so tasty!
I want it all, Mother!
The little girl ate with such delight and joy that her entire being exuded a vibrant energy, causing Feng Xuanrui's eyes to redden as he watched from the sidelines.
He thought to himself, "Boo hoo, now that we're back at the mansion, my little sister no longer belongs solely to me!"
It hurts so much!
Feng Xuanrui mechanically stuffed his mouth with food, chewing without taste. After swallowing, he moved closer to the Queen Consort and tentatively asked, "Mother, I'm still little, right?"
Hearing this, Queen Consort Qi turned to look at him and said, "Little Six, you should grow up to be a brave young man. You're not little anymore."
How could the Queen Consort not understand the thoughts running through a child's mind? Feng Xuanrui's little scheme was seen through, but he didn't feel embarrassed.
He persisted, "But I'm only ten years old, still a child."
Queen Consort Qi refused to take the bait, replying with a smile, "Your Uncle Qingwang was already praised by his teacher as a valiant young man at the age of ten!"
Feng Xuanrui pouted at her reply, his neck stiffening as he asked, "Why don't you talk about Father, Mother?"
Queen Consort Qi: ...!
He's my flesh and blood, my own child. I can't scold or hit him!
Queen Consort Qi struggled to maintain her smile, barely holding on to her composure. "Your father is very impressive too. When he was ten, he was the tallest among the royal princes."
Feng Xuanrui's eyes widened in surprise upon hearing this.
His wide eyes now mirrored those of SuSu, both pairs round and curious like a raccoon's.
Queen Consort Qi gazed at the two pairs of identical, inquisitive eyes and couldn't help but laugh aloud. "Alright, Mother will feed SuSu. You two eat up now."
After saying this, Queen Consort Qi mused to herself, "Perhaps these two children are simply destined to get along so well."
Look at those round eyes; who could dare doubt they are siblings?
Since Mother had already spoken, Feng Xuanrui could only pout and reluctantly agree, adding sourly, "She's clearly my sister."
Feng Xuanbin, sitting nearby, had been watching jealously for quite some time. Seeing that his sixth brother hadn't managed to win over their sister, he pouted and chimed in, "She's clearly my sister."
Hearing this, Feng Xuanrui turned and glared at him fiercely.
The little chubby boy refused to back down, stiffening his neck and glaring right back.
Feng Xuancang and the others looked on, also feeling a bit envious that their mother was feeding their sister.
However, it was clear that they didn't stand a chance in this competition.
Even if they managed to win over their mother, they still wouldn't be able to compete with Little Six.
For now, it was best to let things be. If they couldn't feed her themselves, at least Little Six wouldn't get to enjoy her all by himself.
Feng Xuanrui: ?
He sighed inwardly, thinking that each of his brothers in the mansion had their own mischievous ways.
After the meal, the children gathered to play with their toys.
The princes of the Wang mansion had an abundance of playthings.
However, Feng Xuancang and the older brothers were a bit more mature, having outgrown the phase of cuddling with toys in their sleep.
Perhaps in private, when no one was around, they might secretly indulge in some playtime.
But in front of others, they were too embarrassed to do so.
Thus, to the public eye, it seemed that they no longer had many toys in their possession.
On the other hand, Feng Xuanrui and Feng Xuanbin, being the youngest, were at the prime age to have their hands full with playthings.
While items like small wooden horses might be a bit challenging to acquire, nine-linked puzzles were readily available.
Seeing these toys, Feng Xuanrui was reminded of the frustration he felt when he couldn't solve the nine-linked puzzle before.
He couldn't help but tease Feng Xuanbo, "Fifth Brother, if you can solve this, I'll admit that you're amazing!"
Seeing her brothers playing with their toys, SuSu also took out the toy Ronglin Brother had given her and joined them in their fun.
Feng Xuanbo had been watching SuSu play with her toy, feeling a twinge of jealousy as he thought to himself, "Which annoying little boy gave her this gift?"
"You boys outside are so annoying. Don't you have sisters of your own? Always trying to woo my sister away from me!" Feng Xuanbo felt indignant as he watched SuSu play with the toy.
Feng Xuanrui's words stirred up Feng Xuanbo's jealousy, and he let out a cold laugh. "If I can solve this puzzle, will you admit that I'm more amazing than you, Little Six?"
It was clear that jealousy had twisted his features.
SuSu, unaware of the underlying tension, happily chimed in, "Fifth Brother can really solve it? Fifth Brother is so awesome!"
Feng Xuanbo's intention was to taunt Feng Xuanrui, but how could he directly call him 'Little Five'? After all, he was the fifth brother!
However, SuSu's words put him on the spot.
Feng Xuanbo bit his teeth and forced a smile. "Of course, Fifth Brother is very capable."
After making that promise, he knew that even if it meant staying up all night, he would have to solve the nine-linked puzzle through tears.
The problem was...
On a good day, Feng Xuanbo might be able to solve it, but most of the time, he couldn't.
Feng Xuancang watched this exchange and felt a headache coming on. "I'm going to get a drink." He quickly excused himself.
Among the brothers, Feng Xuanjie had a weak presence. Standing in the corner, one might easily forget about his existence if they didn't look carefully.
After spending the day with SuSu, Feng Xuanjie had grown quite fond of the adorable little girl.
However, he rarely had the opportunity to get close to her or strike up a conversation.
Now, as everyone gathered around the toys, Feng Xuanjie wanted to approach SuSu but lacked the courage. He made a few attempts, his small fists clenched at his sides, before mustering the bravery to step towards SuSu and say softly, "Sister... I'm Fourth Brother."
The young boy looked nervous, his delicate features flushed as red as a dancing shrimp on a stove.
SuSu turned to face him, taking in his nervous expression and adorable puppy-like eyes. Her voice was soft and tender as she replied, "Fourth Brother."
In that moment, Feng Xuanjie felt his heart pounding in his throat.
So...
This is what having a sister feels like?
It's... it's actually pretty nice.
He found himself liking it.
Feng Xuanjie's nervousness made it hard for him to speak, and he tightly bit his lip.
He wasn't good with words and even less skilled at communicating with others.
His fists, which had been clenched at his sides, now moved to his front, where he nervously rubbed his hands together.
Feng Xuanjie's tension was palpable, and it made SuSu feel nervous, too.
The little girl studied him for a while before finally feeling unable to hold back, "Fourth Brother, if you keep rubbing your hands like that, I'll need to go to the bathroom."
Feng Xuanjie: ?
The young boy looked bewildered, as if he didn't understand what SuSu had just said.
SuSu recalled what Doctor Liu had told her about using polite terms for certain things.
She thought carefully, then rephrased her sentence, "I mean, I need to go to the toilet."
Feng Xuanjie now understood what SuSu meant.
He had been too nervous earlier, and his mind hadn't made the connection.
Hearing SuSu's revised phrasing, he nodded, then shook his head, and finally nodded again, wanting to assure her that he understood. Afraid that SuSu might misunderstand, he opened his mouth to explain, but what came out was quite different from what he intended, "Sister, I know how to carve chamber pots, the kind with flower patterns."
Socially anxious Fourth Brother, losing his cool~
(End of Chapter)
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