I became the Counterpart of the Winner in a Period Novel

Chapter 385: Chapter 328: If Big Sis Wants, Big Bro Wants Too

Xiao Ran, who was sick yesterday and slept a lot, woke up early today feeling a bit thirsty, but since it was still dark, he frowned slightly and decided to bear it, not wanting to disturb his older siblings.

However, his lips were really dry, and his throat felt fiercely uncomfortable, prompting him to try swallowing saliva to alleviate the dryness, but it seemed ineffective.

Finally determined, he decided to get up for some water, planning to do it as quietly as possible.

He wanted to fetch the matches from the bedside table drawer to light a candle, yet because the drawer was heavy, he couldn’t pull it open at first. Increasing his effort, he "whooshed" and got himself thrown off balance, falling off the bed.

Thinking that he was about to smash his nose flat, Xiao Ran suddenly closed his eyes but was caught by a strong hand in the next moment.

"Snap!" The room was instantly lit in orange.

Upon seeing the person holding him, Xiao Ran widened his mouth in disbelief.

"Bro-brother, you..." He began to speak but caught a glimpse of a recliner, and on the recliner was a blanket.

Blushing fiercely, Xiao Ran lowered his head, afraid to look at his brother, but inside, he was dancing with excitement. It turned out his brother cared about him, even staying with him last night. Oh, he must share this good news with his sister.

Despite saying this, his skinny arms and legs clung tightly around his brother’s neck, holding Jiang Ming’an in a choke, who did not unclasp the hand but inwardly despised it a bit.

"Hmm, come down, is there anywhere else you’re feeling uncomfortable?" His hand then touched the little one’s forehead, relieved to find that he hadn’t had a fever throughout the night.

Xiao Ran shook his head, the joy inside him overflowing. Jiang Ming’an found it unbearable to watch, as if dealing with a puppy shaking its tail.

"Then hurry up and come down!"

Whoosh! Xiao Ran stepped on his brother’s foot, thinking to himself that his brother’s foot was indeed hard!

Jiang Ming’an once again thought that raising a child was bothersome, staring at this one before him who wouldn’t move, thinking he should help him put on shoes—how old was he now?

When Jiang Mingyue woke up, the day was already bright. Her two brothers had gone to work, and Mrs. Jiang was chatting like old friends with Old Mrs. Shen, walking her cat. The two chatted to the extent that they ignored passersby.

Jiang Mingyue had to admit, some people truly have a remarkable knack for socializing.

"Sister, are you hungry? Third Aunt kept breakfast warm for you in the pot. Go eat quickly." Even if pretending to be a little adult, the little fellow’s excitement was evident.

"Why? Did you find gold?"

"I’m not telling you." The little fellow turned shyly, a rapid blush spreading up to his ears.

Ah! Such a little delight!

After freshening up, Jiang Mingyue went to eat. Lifting the pot lid, the fragrance of egg pancakes wafted out, along with a bowl of lean meat porridge with preserved egg.

Jiang Mingyue was quite satisfied, realizing Mrs. Jiang had silently taken her guidance. Right, money should be spent wisely, and eating well and dressing well are fundamental.

Feeling more content, she went out to prepare to wash clothes.

"Ah! Whose clothes are you washing?" By the sink, Xiao Ran was struggling to wash clothes, adult clothes whose thick material posed a challenge for a child.

The clothes looked familiar.

"You’re washing big brother’s clothes?" Jiang Mingyue didn’t think it was bad, believing that children, especially boys, should be trained in life skills early.

"Yes, sister, sister, big brother was so good to me last night, do you know? He stayed in my room with me the whole night. Brother surely cares about me."