The evening sky was dim and yellowish as Lin Wei held Su Nuannuan’s hand all the way to the school gate. Only then did she belatedly realize something was off, and awkwardly let go of her hand, though the calm expression on her face remained unchanged.
Su Nuannuan’s heart was pounding. Lin Wei was acting strange—could she still be angry?
Yes, that was very likely!
What should she do to make her forgive her?
Su Nuannuan’s little brain raced rapidly until a sudden idea flashed through her mind. She remembered the method Su Mom had taught her before—yes, she could cut some fruit to make amends! That was a good idea.
On the car ride and the way home, both were lost in their own thoughts. Dinner was also swallowed in heavy silence.
After finishing her meal, Su Nuannuan decided to take action. She planned to go back to her room first, wait until Lin Wei returned to hers, then bring the fruit platter over to Make Amends with Fruit—this would show sincerity.
“Sis, I’m done eating… I’ll go back to my room first.” Su Nuannuan said quietly.
Lin Wei didn’t even lift her head, just responded with a faint “Mm.”
Su Nuannuan let out a long breath and was about to slip away when Lin Wei’s cold voice rang out again: “Come to my room later. You missed yesterday’s tutoring, so we’ll make up for it today.”
Su Nuannuan froze on the spot. Wuwuwu, as expected, she was angry. This was clearly using tutoring as an excuse to settle scores!
“O-Okay, sis…” she replied dejectedly, her steps heavy as she returned to her room.
Lin Wei watched Su Nuannuan’s stiff retreating back, chuckled lightly, then quickly regained her usual composure.
Su Nuannuan went back to her room, took a shower, and changed into a cute Bathrobe with little bear patterns. Then she pricked up her ears, listening to the sounds outside.
Hmph, I’ve already seen through Lin Wei’s mind. She deliberately didn’t mention last night’s matter because she wants to settle accounts during tutoring!
I, Su Nuannuan, will not just sit and wait to be punished. I’ll take the initiative—bring the fruit first, shut her up, and make her too embarrassed to get mad! Hehe, I really am a sharp genius!
When she heard the sound of the door next door opening and closing, Su Nuannuan immediately crouched low, sneaked out of her room, and tiptoed toward the kitchen.
She took fruit out of the fridge, washed it carefully, and began clumsily cutting it into pieces. Just as she was fully concentrating on handling the fruit, a voice suddenly sounded from behind:
“Miss, what are you doing?”
“Ah!” Su Nuannuan was startled by the sudden voice, her hand trembling so much the Fruit Knife nearly cut her finger!
Chen Li was standing behind her without Su Nuannuan noticing. Seeing her holding the knife, her expression instantly changed. She rushed forward in one step, grabbing Su Nuannuan’s wrist with a look full of concern and fright:
“Miss! How can you cut fruit by yourself! It’s so dangerous!” She spoke while tightly holding Su Nuannuan’s hand, her fingers restlessly rubbing the soft little hand.
Su Nuannuan was bewildered, still trying to recover: “I… I…”
“You just need to tell me what you want to eat!” Chen Li’s tone shifted from panic to aggrieved, her eyes dimming. “Could it be… Miss doesn’t need me anymore?”
Seeing her like that, Su Nuannuan panicked and hurriedly explained, “No, no! Chen Li, you work so hard every day. I just wanted to handle this little thing myself…”
Chen Li seemed not to hear her, still immersed in her own sadness, muttering, “Maybe… I’m no longer important to Miss…”
“That’s not true! Chen Li, you’re very important!” Su Nuannuan almost cried, shaking her head hard to deny.
A sly glint flashed in Chen Li’s eyes, then she looked up, eyes brightening a bit. “Really?”
“Really, really!” Su Nuannuan nodded vigorously.
“Then I can rest assured.” Chen Li finally relaxed but didn’t let go. She sneaked a glance toward Lin Wei’s room and thought, Did you hear that? Miss says I’m important.
She turned her gaze downward and noticed Su Nuannuan’s Bathrobe, eyes lighting up again. “Miss, did you just finish your shower?”
Su Nuannuan blankly nodded.
“Then I’ll go take your clothes to wash!” After saying this, Chen Li reluctantly released Su Nuannuan’s hand and hurried out of the kitchen.
Su Nuannuan watched Chen Li’s retreating back and sighed deeply.
She patted her chest and quickly resumed cutting the fruit. Looking at the oddly shaped fruit pieces on the plate, she scratched her head. Would this work?
She gave herself a pep talk and, without overthinking it, carried the Fruit Platter and nervously approached Lin Wei’s room.
Standing at the door, she took a deep breath and knocked.
“Come in.” Lin Wei’s voice came from inside.
Su Nuannuan pushed open the door. Lin Wei was sitting on the edge of the bed, flipping through a Textbook.
Hearing the noise, Lin Wei looked up and saw Su Nuannuan standing there in her fluffy cute Bathrobe, hair half-dry, her cheeks flushed pink from the shower, holding a plate of… umm, rather unappetizing Fruit Platter.
Lin Wei’s gaze flickered between the fruit platter and Su Nuannuan’s face, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.
Su Nuannuan mustered courage and stepped forward, holding the fruit platter out softly: “Sister… I cut this fruit for you… would you like to try some?”
Lin Wei looked at the obviously beginner’s fruit, then at Su Nuannuan’s small, eager, and nervous expression. She responded calmly with an “Mm,” reached out, and placed the plate on the bedside table.
But deep inside, a tiny secret joy stirred—this was specially cut for me?
Su Nuannuan watched Lin Wei’s reaction secretly. Seeing no special expression, her heart sank a little.
Sigh, after all, it was just a plate of fruit. Lin Wei wouldn’t forgive me so easily… She resigned herself and sat down on the chair at the desk, preparing for the reckoning ahead.
Lin Wei used a Fork to pick up a strangely shaped apple piece, frowned, and slowly ate it. Then she picked up the book and began explaining the problems to Su Nuannuan.
Su Nuannuan tried her best to focus but still felt like it was written in a foreign language. What she didn’t know was that the one distracted now was Lin Wei.
Su Nuannuan had just showered, and the sweet scent of the body wash kept drifting into Lin Wei’s nose.
The scent made Lin Wei’s heart beat faster unconsciously, and her teaching thoughts were frequently interrupted.
Her gaze kept uncontrollably shifting from the Textbook to Su Nuannuan.
Under the light, Su Nuannuan’s slightly tilted head and thoughtful side profile looked especially gentle. The half-dry hair clung to her fair neck, making her appear delicate and fragile…
Lin Wei’s breathing became somewhat heavy, and her throat dry.
Su Nuannuan didn’t notice Lin Wei’s oddness at all. She only felt Lin Wei was speaking too fast today, making her more confused. Gradually, a look of grievance appeared on her face. She really tried her best…
Suddenly, Lin Wei slammed the book shut, startling Su Nuannuan into a shiver. Lin Wei’s voice was hoarse and hurried: “T-Today we’ll stop here. You can go back to your room and rest. We’ll continue tomorrow.”
“Ah?” Su Nuannuan was stunned, looking up with eyes full of confusion.
Lin Wei ended it so quickly today?
Could it be that she was really too dumb, so dumb that Lin Wei couldn’t continue teaching and had completely given up on her?
Su Nuannuan felt extremely wronged in an instant. Her nose tingled, and her eyes reddened slightly. She wasn’t doing it on purpose; she really couldn’t understand… Would she even survive until Dad and Mom came back?
But she didn’t dare ask more. She obediently stood up and said softly, “O-Okay, good night, sister.” Then she lowered her head and left Lin Wei’s room.
Watching Su Nuannuan’s dejected figure, Lin Wei paused, then put down the book. After the door quietly shut, she exhaled a long breath.
She covered her face, fell backward heavily onto the soft bed, then pulled the covers over her face.
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