Don't Fart When You're Breathing Fresh Air

The delivery arrived quickly. Shen Nian laid out the food and drizzled ketchup and chili powder over both Orleans roast chickens.

"I thought you only bought one. I want to eat three chicken legs."

"Eating so little? I'll give you both chicken butts too."

"You can keep such delicious chicken butts for yourself!" Xia Yanchun snorted.

Even though Xia Yanchun had a small appetite, she was starving by midday. She ate the twenty-five yuan roast chicken as if it were a lavish feast.

She even held a chicken leg to her nose to sniff it before she could bear to take a bite.

Only the legs and wings of a roast chicken were tasty. The rest was chicken breast, which was dry no matter how it was cooked, and Xia Yanchun didn't like it.

Things the older sister didn't like were usually left for the younger brother to finish, and Shen Nian just happened to have the appetite of a competitive eater, able to stomach anything.

Taking Shen Nian shopping meant she could buy a little bit of everything to taste, without worrying about wasting food.

"Is it good?" Shen Nian grinned.

"It's delicious. Seeing how pitiful you look, I'll reward you with a super tender piece of chicken leg meat."

"Ah—"

"Hehe, tricked you. Not giving it."

"..."

He couldn't even be bothered to retort.

Probably having eaten her fill, Xia Yanchun absentmindedly rubbed her belly and pulled her two small feet back onto the bed.

She had only eaten the best parts—three chicken legs and three wings—leaving the rest for Shen Nian to handle. Because of this, Shen Nian ate a bit slower. Feeling playful, she extended her tender index finger and started writing words on Shen Nian's back.

Shen, Nian, is, a, big, d-u-m...

Before she could finish the last word, Shen Nian shrugged his shoulders, stopping her from writing.

Calling a super handsome guy an idiot was just utter nonsense.

After rinsing his mouth with lemon water, Shen Nian also pressed onto the bed.

Xia Yanchun immediately wrapped herself tightly in the blanket, her large, dark eyes blinking rapidly. "What are you doing!"

"What are you thinking? Can't I just hug you? You dirty-minded girl."

"You're the dirty-minded one, you're the worst."

"What are you mumbling about." Shen Nian ignored her scolding and had already pulled her into his arms, lying down.

On the first official day of winter break, Shen Nian didn't want to do anything. Even if the sky were falling, it would have to wait two days.

Relaxing, he had already kissed Xia Yanchun's pink lips.

He also received a restrained response from the girl.

Xia Yanchun's eyes burned brightly as she lowered her head. "Shen Nian...?"

"What's up."

"What... what did you feel last night?"

"Holy crap, Haji-Chun, you really dare to ask anything. Your mind is so in the gutter."

"Just say it when I tell you to, or I'll hit you."

"..." Shen Nian winced, temporarily losing his ability to string words together.

Some questions were truly fatal to answer.

But Chunbao was determined to hear it, and Shen Nian felt he couldn't dodge it.

"Very... very excited..."

"Mm."

"And you?"

"Not telling you."

"Damn Haji-Chun, you little..." Shen Nian gave a fake smile.

He was still too honest.

Being too honest meant he would be played like a fiddle by Haji-Chun.

Xia Yanchun secretly laughed.

It was impossible not to be excited after tasting the forbidden fruit for the first time. Xia Yanchun still felt it was a bit surreal right now. Today, she didn't want to think about anything else; her mind was completely occupied by a certain someone.

Thinking of something, Xia Yanchun climbed up, opened the drawer, and took out the box of pills.

"Still taking those?"

"There aren't many left, I'll just finish this cycle." Xia Yanchun smiled, her eyes curving. "You don't like it?"

"I don't want you taking these." Shen Nian lowered his eyelids. "All medicines have some toxicity. No matter what it is, if your body doesn't need it, it's best not to take it."

"That's why I'll stop after finishing this cycle."

Shen Nian nodded.

These pills were in Shen Nian's blind spot of knowledge; he had only looked into them today.

Although the internet said there wouldn't be any problems if taken according to instructions after an examination, and that there were even many benefits, he still didn't want Haji-Chun to take them.

It was already surprising enough that Chunbao had secretly bought them to take.

That darn Haji-Chun, no wonder she took his share away too. This kind of person was the most cunning.

"Mhm, what are you thinking about?" Xia Yanchun suddenly wrapped her arms around Shen Nian's neck and pressed against his back.

"Nothing. What do you want for dinner? I'll go buy groceries in a bit."

"Is it really past four already..." Xia Yanchun pulled a bitter face, feeling like time was passing too quickly. "I want to have some soup tonight, a clear broth. As for the dishes, it's up to you."

"How about I make you some red bean and red date soup to replenish your blood?"

"Do I need to specifically drink blood-replenishing soup? I feel like it's fine..."

"You can just drink it as regular soup. It's quite tasty anyway, and you wanted a clear soup."

"That's true, let's cook that then! I have a bag of red dates here, so you don't need to buy any."

"Okay."

After a whole afternoon of cuddling, Shen Nian had to go buy groceries.

Taking on the heavy responsibility of taking care of two older sisters at such a young age, Shen Nian felt he was incredibly great.

He was solely responsible for the entire dinner as well. Cooking was a piece of cake for Shen Nian.

Replenishing blood might not have been strictly necessary, but Shen Nian still added the blood-nourishing and beauty-enhancing effects to the soup. It couldn't hurt, anyway.

It was already seven o'clock by the time they finished dinner.

Having showered at noon, Shen Nian had no intention of showering again tonight. He stole two bags of potato chips from Shen Yue and sneaked over to Xia Yanchun's place early.

Xia Yanchun had set up a small table on the bed and was comfortably watching a show under the covers. Seeing Shen Nian arrive, she immediately made room for him.

"You're already here, why did you bring gifts?" Xia Yanchun chuckled happily.

"Watching TV? Let's eat while we watch."

"Then you better be careful, don't let the seasoning powder fall on my bed!"

"Guaranteed, guaranteed." Shen Nian sat down and tore open a bag of chips.

Xia Yanchun didn't want to get her hands dirty, so she just watched eagerly from the side, waiting for Shen Nian to feed her.

The result was that Shen Nian ate several chips in a row without giving her any.

Today was the best day ever, so she didn't sulk. Xia Yanchun opened her mouth, and Shen Nian would pop a chip in.

The tomato flavor was super delicious.

Every time, Shen Nian would deliberately push it a little deeper into her mouth, teasing Xia Yanchun until she glared at him like a little calf.

But she really couldn't say anything, since she used to feed Shen Nian the exact same way in the past.

After finishing the chips, Shen Nian fulfilled his duty as a backrest, letting Xia Yanchun lean lazily against him.

However, the childhood sweethearts who had just tasted the forbidden fruit clearly couldn't truly settle down.

A light rain began to fall outside, pattering softly, but it couldn't cover up the stirring passions of the childhood sweethearts.

...

Two days of sticky sweetness.

Finally, on the third official day of winter break, Xia Yanchun put on her cloth shoes, slipped into a coat that reached her knees, and stepped onto the concrete path of their residential complex.

Having stayed at home for two days, today was her first time going out this winter break!

"Phew, the air feels so fresh!" Xia Yanchun opened her arms to embrace the world.

"I just farted," Shen Nian stated truthfully.

"You really did?" Xia Yanchun's expression instantly dropped.

"Sorry, Chunbao, I shouldn't have farted while you were breathing in the fresh air!"

"...Get lost, you eyesore."

"Why didn't you call me an eyesore last night?"

"...!!"

Xia Yanchun snorted and stomped ahead, pulling two paces away from Shen Nian, deciding to ignore him for ten minutes.

She had always known that Shen Nian was in great physical shape, but Xia Yanchun now had to re-evaluate just how fit he really was.

It turned out this guy had been holding back the day before yesterday.

So annoying. Why did he have to work out so much, that pighead.

Shen Nian quickly chased after her, chattering away by her side, but Xia Yanchun stubbornly refused to say a single word in response.

So, Shen Nian started playing with the girl's little ponytail.

Ponytails were just too much fun to play with, and it felt incredibly good to the touch. Chunbao, you wouldn't want your ponytail to be relentlessly ravaged by me, would you?

Even though you're ignoring me, Chunbao, your little ponytail is still honestly responding to my touch.

Suddenly, Shen Nian's phone rang.

Xia Yanchun, who had originally planned to ignore Shen Nian for ten minutes, curiously stepped up beside him.

"Who is it?"

"Ma Mingfan."