jdhmnovel Chapter 143 First Love
Chapter 143 First Love
After the picnic, Yuan Bao was full of hope that his older brother's love life would make some progress, but as the days went by, his brother's life seemed to return to its usual calm, with no signs of romance at all.
Unable to contain her curiosity, after dinner, while her older brother was sitting on the sofa watching TV, she leaned over and asked, half-jokingly, "Brother, you seemed to be having a great time chatting with the girls at the picnic, but why hasn't anything happened since?"
The older brother was a little embarrassed by the question. He looked away from the TV, scratched his head, and said, "Little sister, I think chatting with them is quite enjoyable, but if we really want to take it further, I'm a bit hesitant."
"I've gotten used to being alone for so many years, and suddenly the idea of starting a relationship makes me feel uncertain and unsure of what to do."
Upon hearing this, Yuan Bao felt both helpless and heartbroken. After pondering for a moment, he made up his mind to give his older brother a "love enlightenment".
The next day, she took her older brother to a cozy dessert shop, ordered a table full of his favorite snacks, and prepared to begin this special "lesson".
"Brother, dating is like eating this dessert; you have to savor it slowly, don't rush it."
As Yuan Bao spoke, he picked up a piece of cake. “Look, if you have a crush on a girl, take the initiative to ask her out, like we are now, to have some dessert together, chat, and learn about her preferences.”
The older brother nodded thoughtfully, but still looked troubled: "Little sister, I know what you said makes sense, but what if I really ask her out and she rejects me?"
Yuan Bao patted his older brother on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Brother, what's a rejection once! How will you know you won't have a chance if you don't try? Besides, even if you're rejected, you can gain experience and know how to do better next time."
Looking at Yuan Bao's persistent appearance, the eldest brother Baoguo sighed helplessly, his shoulders slumped slightly, and a bitter smile appeared on his face.
He raised his head, looked at Yuan Bao with honesty, and finally decided to pour out his heart: "Little sister, don't bother trying to persuade me anymore. I'll just tell you the truth. After spending time with those girls on the picnic, I know in my heart that I really didn't like any of them."
It's not that the girls are bad, it's just that I always feel like there's something between us, like we're from completely different worlds.
Forcing me to join in and pretend we have something to talk about is exhausting; I simply can't handle it.
After learning of his elder brother's idea, Yuan Bao felt somewhat helpless, but still decided to give it another try.
She figured that the reason her older brother was not interested in blind dates was because his living habits and perspectives were different from those in his hometown, and he had always lived alone with a very narrow social circle, so he did not have any real desire for love and marriage.
So, after much thought, she decided to change her strategy. Instead of focusing on directly arranging blind dates, she would first help her older brother enrich his social life, allowing him to naturally meet suitable people in his daily interactions.
Over the weekend, Yuan Bao specially invited a group of former colleagues and friends to his home for a dinner party, and also reminded everyone to bring their families.
At first, the eldest brother, Baoguo, was somewhat resistant, muttering, "Little sister, what are you doing now? I don't even know them."
Yuan Bao laughed and coaxed, "Big brother, just think of it as joining in the fun. They're all interesting people, and you might even make some new friends."
The house was bustling with activity on the day of the gathering.
Everyone sat together, enjoying the food and sharing interesting stories from their lives.
Yuan Bao deliberately steered the conversation, getting his elder brother involved as well.
At first, the eldest brother just listened quietly, occasionally chiming in with a few words.
When someone brought up the topic of farming, the older brother's eyes lit up, and he began to talk at length about his experience selling fertilizer in his hometown.
He said, "In the past, in order to sell fertilizer and ensure that my fellow villagers could buy good fertilizer, I often spent time in the fields, helping them solve various planting problems."
Then, the older brother vividly described how he recommended suitable fertilizers to the villagers based on different soil conditions, as well as the various interesting things he encountered during the fertilization process.
A girl named Xiaofang was particularly interested in the elder brother's story. She asked curiously, "Brother Baoguo, it sounds like you know a lot about farming and fertilizers. What kind of fertilizer can you use to improve the situation if the soil becomes compacted?"
The older brother was a little nervous from the sudden question. He scratched his head and said seriously, "If the soil is compacted, it is best to use organic fertilizer in combination with bio-fertilizer. Organic fertilizer can increase soil organic matter, and bio-fertilizer can improve the soil microbial environment. With both methods working together, the soil can gradually regain its vitality."
As he spoke, the older brother began to explain in detail the effects and usage of different fertilizers. Xiaofang listened intently, asking questions from time to time, and the two chatted enthusiastically.
Yuan Bao watched from the side, secretly pleased, feeling that the gathering had finally been effective.
After the gathering, Xiaofang took the initiative to add the older brother on WeChat, and said that she wanted to hear more of his knowledge about agriculture in the future.
The older brother looked at the friend request on his phone, a little lost. He turned to Yuan Bao and asked, "Little sister, what... what should we do?" Yuan Bao patted her brother's shoulder and said with a smile, "Brother, this is a good thing. Just chat with her normally and share your experiences."
In the days that followed, the older brother and Xiaofang started communicating more often.
From the initial simple greetings to later sharing snippets of daily life, the older brother found himself increasingly looking forward to chatting with Xiaofang.
Although he is still not very good at expressing himself, he feels an unprecedented sense of ease and joy every time he talks to Xiaofang.
One day, Xiaofang took the initiative to ask her older brother to go to an agricultural technology exhibition together. Her brother hesitated for a moment, but finally agreed.
Upon hearing the news, Yuan Bao was even more excited than if it were her own date. She helped her older brother pick out clothes and kept reminding him, "Brother, you'd better do well this time. Remember to be proactive."
The older brother blushed, nodded, and went to the appointment with a mix of nervousness and anticipation.
Watching his elder brother leave, Yuan Bao silently prayed that this time his brother could truly find his own happiness.
Yuan Bao eagerly anticipates that his elder brother and Xiao Fang will get married, and often imagines their happy future together.
Unexpectedly, a few days later, she and her older brother went to the mall together, intending to buy some practical items for their new home.
The two strolled through the dazzling array of goods in the shopping mall, chatting as they browsed, and before they knew it, they had reached a corner.
Yuan Bao was carefully examining the exquisite tableware displayed on the corner shelf, thinking that it would be very suitable to buy it and place it on the dining table in his new home.
Just then, a shrill female voice suddenly pierced their ears: "Xiaofang, how's it going with that man surnamed Yuan? Have you won him over yet?"
The voice was like a sharp dagger, instantly shattering the originally warm atmosphere.
Yuan Bao and his elder brother subconsciously stopped and looked at each other, a hint of doubt flashing in their eyes.
Immediately afterward, another familiar voice came through, its gentle tone now sending a chill down one's spine: "Of course! Just wait a while, and I guarantee he'll listen to me completely, and then he'll obediently transfer money to me." Yes, it was Xiaofang's voice.