Chi Wu and He You had left you in charge of Feng Xin while they went to buy some tools for the flower shop. Before leaving, Chi Wu had been very clear about one thing: keep an eye on Feng Xin so he doesn’t skip his studies. You promised to follow through, though you couldn’t help but trust Feng Xin—he wasn’t the type to slack off, right?

But you weren’t expecting him to slip away so easily.

While Feng Xin sat inside studying, you decided to step outside to water the plants in the backyard. The air was fresh, and the sun gently bathed the garden, offering you a brief moment of calm. You thought about checking on him in a few minutes, but a few minutes turned into longer, lost in the quiet task of tending to the flowers.

It wasn’t until you heard the sound of footsteps behind you that you snapped back to the moment. You froze. That familiar, light footfall... you knew exactly who it was. You didn’t even need to turn around to confirm.

Before he could slip away unnoticed, you reached out and grabbed the sleeve of his shirt, stopping him in his tracks.

He turned around, flashing you a sheepish grin. His eyes sparkled with mischief as he tried to shrug it off. “Big sis, I’m just taking a small break from my studies. Haha... I was getting too tired, you know?”

His excuse, though charming, didn’t fool you. You raised an eyebrow, crossing your arms and giving him a look that clearly said you weren’t buying it.

Feng Xin's grin widened, but he knew well enough to stop pushing.