bestfiction Chapter 471 Because You Like It
Chapter 471 Because You Like It
Xiong Yu'an quickly composed himself, just as he would do every day before going home.
She didn't want anyone to see her emotions.
Especially family members.
Xiong Yu'an hesitated whether or not to go and say hello.
If it were me, I would be very resistant to someone suddenly appearing in my life.
She doesn't like trying to figure out what others are thinking, and she doesn't want to be figured out herself.
I don't want to face the possibility of being hurt, nor do I want to hurt others.
However, there are exceptions to this rejection.
She allowed that friend to approach her whenever he wanted.
Xiong Yu felt another pang of pain; this permission seemed somewhat superfluous.
Will my sister be annoyed if I go there so rashly?
As Xiong Yu'an looked at it, he suddenly felt as if he were seeing himself.
No one's approach is necessary.
Don't you think I'm a nuisance?
Every time I'm in danger, she's the one who comes to my rescue.
Why should I show up at this time?
Let your sister enjoy her free time.
Xiong Yu'an turned around, hid behind the shelf, and then walked along the familiar path toward the black bear.
The shelves were empty.
Whether it's a doll or a brand.
It was as if nothing had ever existed.
Xiong Yu'an stood there, stunned.
It was as if the last layer of netting that was protecting her had suddenly shattered, plunging her into the cold depths of the cave.
What you hope to get, you never get.
Will we not even be able to see each other one last time?
She looked around but couldn't see any trace of them.
If I had known this day would come, why would I still be sad?
Xiong Yu'an suddenly felt so tired. She let her hands, which were gripping the shoulder straps of her schoolbag, fall down, lowered her head, and walked out the door.
I had only taken a few steps when a soft call came from behind me:
"Peace and safety."
Xiong Yu'an stopped in her tracks, but she didn't turn around.
She didn't know how to face it.
My sister must have seen me before, but I didn't say hello. What will she think?
Rude, giving me the cold shoulder?
But... it's not that I don't want to speak, it's that I'm afraid to.
Xiong Yu'an was filled with guilt and unease, pondering how to apologize and explain to his sister.
The footsteps behind her grew closer, unhurried, and stopped to her side.
Xiong Yu'an turned his head, and his sister's smiling face came into view.
"You left so quickly; I only lowered my head for a moment, and you were gone."
Xiong Yu'an felt a sense of relief: "I, I...I'm sorry."
"Hmm?" Zuo Xiuyan asked with some confusion, "Why are you apologizing?"
Xiong Yu'an hesitated for a long time before finally mustering the courage to say, "I just don't want to bother you."
"How could that be? You contacting me is never a bother."
Xiong Yu'an was taken aback, then slowly pursed his lips.
My earlier worries seemed a bit unfounded.
My sister is always like this.
It seems she accepts everything, no matter what she says or does.
It seems like nothing bad will ever happen in her presence.
“However, I’m looking for you,” Zuo Xiu said.
"Me?" Xiong Yu'an was taken aback. "Is there something you need?"
"Take a look?" Zuo Xiuyan handed over the item in his hand.
A beautifully packaged tote bag.
Xiong Yu'an took it blankly, not understanding why; it was rather heavy.
"You can open it now or at home if you want. It's a gift for you."
Xiong Yu'an's heart pounded. The bag suddenly felt much heavier, so she quickly put one hand on the bottom.
She desperately wanted to politely decline, but she just couldn't bring herself to say it.
The longing in her heart made her unable to let go, nor could she push it back.
Someone gave me a gift.
The first one.
Xiong Yu'an never received it.
Whatever it is, she wants it, and she is delighted by it.
She wanted the treatment that others had received; she wanted to be cared for like that.
Even if it's just someone else's whim.
Since it was a gift from my sister, it's okay to accept it, right?
"I... I want to demolish it now, is that okay?" Xiong Yu'an stammered, his voice filled with both tentative anticipation and expectation.
Even though her sister had just said it, she still wanted to confirm it again.
"Of course," Zuo Xiu said with a smile.
"Thank you, sister!"
Xiong Yu'an slowly opened the bag. Inside was not a product packaging box, but rather a beautifully wrapped piece of paper.
She suddenly realized that this kind of packaging didn't seem like something that had just been bought and given to her casually.
The older sister put a lot of thought into this; it was "premeditated."
Xiong Yu'an suddenly realized that the stationery store had wrapping paper for sale.
As for why it wasn't wrapped by the shop assistant—
With Xiong Yu'an's keen observation skills, he immediately noticed that there was a slight skew at the corner, and that the fold was towards the side rather than downwards.
This kind of problem wouldn't occur with a skilled salesperson, nor is it due to the salesperson's packaging habits.
This can only mean that it was the older sister who packaged it herself.
Xiong Yu'an slowed his breathing, afraid of disturbing this dreamlike beauty.
Xiong Yu'an didn't care what the gifts were, because she would be happy no matter what she saw.
Now, this sentiment is more precious than anything else.
This sentiment alone is enough; she doesn't ask for more.
Xiong Yu'an's eyes stung.
"Let me carry the bag for you," Zuo Xiuyan said, extending his hand.
Xiong Yu'an handed it over.
But I'm reluctant to unwrap this wrapping paper.
She didn't want to damage the paper in the slightest.
Xiong Yu'an found the seal sticker and gently taped it.
Fortunately, the adhesive wasn't very sticky, and it came off smoothly without tearing the paper.
The black packaging box gradually came into view, and the familiar logo made Xiong Yu'an's heart beat faster again.
A cartoon black bear head is positioned directly above this rectangular box.
It looks cute and adorable.
An unbelievable thought crossed her mind, and her heart began to race.
Xiong Yu'an slowly opened the wrapping paper completely.
The front of the box is encased in transparent plastic, which perfectly showcases the contents.
The lifelike black bear doll stands upright, with shiny fur, bulging muscles, and sharp claws.
Those wild and ferocious eyes, which had looked up at her countless times, now met her gaze.
Xiong Yu'an's heart was pounding like a drum, and he felt like he couldn't hear anything anymore. His hands trembled slightly.
There's nothing I'm more familiar with than this.
The large silver and dark lettering at the very top is presented in an extremely artistic form.
[Dark Moon Winter - Battle Black Bear]
This bear... hasn't been taken down!
My older sister bought it!
Bought...
Give it to me.
Xiong Yu'an's vision was blurred with tears.
The first time I cried wasn't because I felt wronged, neglected, or because of anything sad, but because I was moved.
Is today my birthday?
Xiong Yu'an suddenly realized that it wasn't; it was just an ordinary day.
"Why would you give me this?"
Zuo Xiuyan smiled gently: "Because you like it."