Chapter 73: The Big Sisters' CP
  Fang Qing slept until late in the evening before slowly waking. The moment she opened her eyes, she noticed Wen Ning sitting beside her bed.

  The gentle young man rested against the wall, his soft breathing indicating a sound sleep.

  Though Fang Qing was surprised by his presence, she couldn't bear to make any noise since he was asleep. She struggled to sit up and tried to get a sip of water. Just as she lifted the covers, Wen Ning woke up.

  "Why are you up? Lie back down. Your fever just went down. Tell me what you want."

  With a series of movements, Wen Ning successfully calmed Fang Qing down. With a familiar touch, he touched her forehead. "Hmm, you're feeling okay. Are you hungry? Want something to eat?" The

  slightly cool hand on her head froze Fang Qing, and she nodded blankly. Wen Ning tucked her in and stalked out.

  Fang Qing huddled under the covers, reflecting on Wen Ning's words. She finally realized she had a fever. No wonder she'd been feeling so uncomfortable in her sleep.

  She touched the spot where Wen Ning's palm had touched her again and felt a return of heat.

  She fanned herself with the quilt, and it finally felt better. Footsteps approached outside, and Wen Ning pushed the door open, carefully carrying a bowl of vegetable porridge. "The kitchen has steamed steamed buns and vegetable porridge today. They're perfect for you. Come and eat."

  Wen Ning set the table and saw Fang Qing avoid his hand and sit up. He said nothing, sitting quietly beside her as she ate.

  Fang Qing was irritated!
  She thought, "What's so good about me eating? Big Brother, can't you do something else?
  " But Fang Qing didn't dare to say it. After all, she was watching over her and bringing her water and food,

  so she couldn't bring herself to speak. Eating while being watched was too much.

  Fang Qing simply closed her eyes, gulped down the porridge, ate half a steamed bun and some pickles, and then put down her chopsticks.

  "I'm full, thank you."

  Wen Ning, tired of watching Fang Qing nibble like a little hamster, smiled and left with the bowl and chopsticks.

  The sound of conversation emanated from the courtyard, and soon Wen Ning returned. "The boss is building a fence. We'll go help him later. I've asked my older sister to look after you. Call her if you need anything; she's in the courtyard."

  Fang Qing nodded obediently, and Wen Ning couldn't help but reach out and rub her head. Seeing Fang Qing about to explode, he chuckled, then withdrew his hand, gave a few instructions, and left.

  Having eaten her fill, Fang Qing felt a bit more energetic. She threw on her coat and got out of bed, preparing to walk around the courtyard. As she opened the door, she saw her older sister enjoying the cool air.

  "Hey, young lady, you're up? Your fever just broke. Put on some clothes so you don't catch a cold..."

  Fang Qing greeted with a smile, gathering her coat around her and sitting across from her. "Thank you, older sister. I'm much better now. I'm so sorry to have troubled you again."

  The older sister waved her hand, fanning herself with a smile. "You're welcome! I just wiped you down with some rubbing alcohol. Your younger brother was the one who kept watch over you. I can't take credit for it..."

  Fang Qing was stunned. Wen Ning had actually been watching over him all day? No wonder he looked a little tired just now. Sigh, I really only cause trouble for others.

  The eldest sister observed Fang Qing's expression and smiled when she saw the annoyance on her face. "Sister, I want to ask you, are you and that boy... dating?"

  This question startled Fang Qing and she coughed suddenly. She waved her hands repeatedly, "No, no, sister, you misunderstood, we, we are just friends..."

  The eldest sister saw her expression and was immediately disappointed. "No... That's a shame! You two are a handsome man and a beautiful woman, and you have such a good relationship, but you are not a couple? What a shame..."

  Fang Qing was a little embarrassed by the eldest sister's teasing. She grabbed a cucumber on the table and took a bite.

  But the eldest sister continued to complain about her disappointment.

  "But I see that young man is really into you. What's the problem? Talk to me, I'll give you some advice..."

  Fang Qing was so shocked by her sister's words that she could only gnaw on her cucumber, unaware of what she had said. "No, none of that..."

  Seeing her expression, her sister understood immediately and slapped her thigh. "So your family doesn't agree, right? Oh, that's going to be difficult for you two. Family issues aren't easy to reconcile..."

  Fang Qing closed her eyes helplessly. What had she just said? And why did she come out? What should she do in this situation?
  Just as Fang Qing was tapping her toes in embarrassment, Wen Ning and his group of young men returned. Seeing Fang Qing sitting in the yard, Wen Ning quickly walked over. "Why did you come out? Come back with me." He

  then greeted her sister, took Fang Qing's arm, and went back into the house.

  The eldest sister watched the two of them from behind, both excited and worried. "What a perfect couple! Why wouldn't their family approve?"

  Once inside, Fang Qing finally felt relieved and sat back on the bed. Seeing Wen Ning still standing, she couldn't help but urge him to go back and rest after a long day's work.

  Wen Ning washed his hands in the basin, sat down on a chair, and looked at Fang Qing intently. "I need to talk to you about something."

  Fang Qing paused, then, noticing Wen Ning's serious expression, sat up straight. "What is it? Tell me."

  Wen Ning had been brooding over the two of them all day. Last night, his friend's mention of "girlfriend" had suddenly illuminated his long-lost mind.

  He had always treated her, like Lingzi, as a younger sister. From initial admiration, to finding her fascinating, until yesterday, when he opened his eyes after being rescued and saw her weeping beside him, a sudden burst of light hit him, his heart brightening.

  He had thought he was going to die, but he hadn't expected to see her again. As she stood awkwardly before him, Wen Ning finally understood his deepest longing.

  He wanted to protect this girl all the time, wanted her to be happy all the time, wanted her eyes to always be so bright.

  Unlike his tolerance towards Xiaoyu, this was the first time in his life that he felt helpless when he saw her crying.

  But Wen Ning also understood that love is a matter between two people, so he had to ask clearly. When it comes to feelings, he is cautious but not weak. He wanted to know Fang Qing's true attitude.

  Looking at Fang Qing's serious expression, Wen Ning considered it for a while, and Fang Qing was dumbfounded as soon as he opened his mouth.

  "Fang Qing, I like you, I want you to be my girlfriend. What do you think?"

  Fang Qing opened her mouth for a long time without making a sound, until her throat was full of saliva, she swallowed subconsciously and found her voice, "You...you..."

  After a long time of saying you, Fang Qing didn't know how to answer, and Wen Ning still looked at her intently, making her face seem a little hot again.

  Fang Qing leaned against the headboard, "You... don't look at me yet, I... my mind is in a mess..."

  Wen Ning laughed softly, leaned back, and spoke in a more relaxed tone, "Okay, I won't look at you. You take your time to think about it. I'm not in a hurry."

  After watching Wen Ning leave, Fang Qing grabbed the quilt and buried her face in it.

  Oh my God, someone tell her what to do!

  (End of this chapter)