141 Take Responsibility (2/2)

Aiguo had already been feeling both ashamed and aggrieved at the same time, causing him to feel deeply confused. Without him noticing, his ears had even flushed red with embarrassment.

To see such a sight…he needed to be a man!

Aiguo drew in a deep breath and walked up to the girl. Right now, the two of them were so close that Aiguo could see the eyelashes on her eyes.

They looked even lovelier up close!

In that instant, he had lowered his head and declared:

”I…I will take responsibility for you!”

Rin had just lifted her cup to take a sip of the nourishing drink when she heeded Aiguo's words, which caused her to pause a moment. She blinked with wide, innocent eyes at him. Her gaze was questioning, as she could not fathom the meaning behind his words.

Rin was just about to speak when Jia came from behind her brother and smacked him hard on the head.

”Idiot! What nonsense are spewing!”

Aiguo's brows furrowed. Clearly unhappy, he said, ”But, I saw—”

Jia struck him on the head again to prevent him from speaking anything further.

”Shut up! You're not allowed five feet near Rin, understand? Go outside and play with a stick or something to cool yourself off.”

Aiguo's face was flushed red with anger. However, he couldn't say anything in return and helplessly turned to leave. Rin saw his cheeks turn pink with frustration; his head drooped low as he left the hut.

Placing her hands on her hips, Jia shook her head helplessly.

When she turned to look at Rin, she said, ”Ignore what that idiot said just now. He's young and confused.”

Rin couldn't hold back anymore and the corners of her lips twitched upwards in soundless laughter. Moments like this were rare for her to encounter.

”I understand.” Rin laughed gently.

Jia let out a laugh as well. Suddenly, the awkward air had turned softer.

…

After a while, the boiled shredded wheat Jia boiled finished, and she served around the table after calling Aiguo back inside.

While eating, the two siblings randomly conversed while Rin silently sipped the boiled shredded wheat. When Rin finished, Jia glanced at her bowl and smiled.

”You must have been hungry. Do you want seconds?”

Rin shook her head. ”No, thank you.”

”I'm sure you ate much better and more filling things back home,” Jia said with a somewhat embarrassed smile.

Rin resisted the urge to scratch her nose.

Jia's words were both true and false. When living in the Bai army, her meals were always extravagant and well-seasoned. But when in comparison to the food she ate in the Tuhan army, Jia's food was better.

Rin coughed to the side. ”No, that's not it. Rather, I feel terrible eating food I did not contribute to.”

Jia blinked at Rin for a moment before her lips curled up.

She snorted. ”You're rather modest, aren't you? If that's what you're so worried about then don't be. I understand we may look unwealthy, but we have enough food to feed an extra mouth. Especially considering it's just my brother and me here.”

Rin was momentarily stunned. She hadn't thought Jia's words would be so carefree and bold. Compared to most girls she met her age, they were reserved, polite, and gentle.

But Jia, a young girl possibly a year older than her, was bold, upbeat and strong with her words.

It was refreshing.

For the first time, a genuine smile appeared on Rin's face.

”Then…may I have seconds, please?” Rin clumsily asked with a slight cough.

”Hehe, of course!” Jia stood up from her seat and grabbed Rin's bowl before walking to the stove.

Meanwhile, Aiguo stole a glance toward Rin and sneakily placed a piece of dried meat from his pocket onto the table.

”I like my women meatier.” He lowered his head muttered with red cheeks.

Rin was left speechless by his words.