Fine...

Sister it is. I'll endure it!! As long as the green hills remain, I won't fear a lack of firewood. Compromising for now doesn't mean I've surrendered!

Huo Tianlin grumbled inwardly: This is called biding my time and hiding my strength! It's not admitting defeat! Just wait. When Grandpa and Grandma aren't around, I'll show this little girl who's boss!

Su Luo hadn't spoken yet, but Qin Shu snorted coldly first, saying pointedly, "Our Luoluo doesn't have a brother like you. Don't try to force a relationship here."

"Huh?"

Su Luo blinked her big eyes, looking questioningly at her grandma.

Qin Shu winked playfully at her, silently mouthing: Watch Grandma get revenge for you.

This rotten kid had made her precious granddaughter cry so bitterly earlier. There was no way he could be forgiven easily.

Receiving her grandma's meaningful glance, the little girl nodded to show she understood.

"Luoluo is my sister!" Huo Tianlin instantly panicked when he heard Grandma say that.

Grandpa had just said that if this little girl refused to forgive him, he'd be grounded until his sister calmed down.

Hearing that, Huo Tianlin wilted like frostbitten eggplant.

He wasn't afraid of much, but being locked in the little dark room terrified him most. Otherwise, the Little Tyrant would never have given in so easily!

"Oh? Who was it that said just now he'd die before recognizing this sister?" Qin Shu deliberately adopted a mocking tone, speaking sarcastically.

Huo Tianlin felt as if he'd been slapped in the face. His cheeks burned crimson, flashing with shame and anger.

Though young, the little guy had strong self-esteem and cared deeply about face.

Having to come apologize to Su Luo already made him lose face. Now Grandma was publicly mocking him too.

Huo Tianlin desperately wanted to bolt out the door.

Losing so much face in front of that little girl—she’s definitely laughing at me secretly in her heart.

Huo Tianlin's mouth trembled, suddenly feeling a bit wronged.  This was the first time the Little Tyrant had ever been humbled. He was furious inside but didn't dare show it, utterly cowed.

"Sister Luoluo, I'm sorry. It was all my fault. Can you forgive me?" As he spoke, Huo Tianlin pulled a White Rabbit milk candy from his pocket. He swallowed hard and reluctantly handed it to Su Luo.

I hid this secretly from Mom! I couldn’t even bear to eat it myself, and now it’s going to her for free!

Su Luo didn't take it, instinctively looking up at Grandma instead.

A flicker of amusement passed through Qin Shu's eyes. She patted the little girl's head gently. "You decide for yourself."

Qin Shu knew her grandson's nature very well. He wasn't bad at heart and held no real malice towards Su Luo—he was just a bit stupid.

Qin Shu inwardly snorted: You little punk, just keep acting up! Luoluo has more than one brother anyway. If you don't cherish your sister properly now, don't you dare regret it later!

"Sister Luoluo, can you forgive me?" Huo Tianlin looked at her imploringly.

The little girl pretended to think it over, making Huo Tianlin's heart race with suspense. Impatient, he simply shoved the candy into her little hand, adopting a take-it-or-leave-it attitude. "Here! For you!"

Seeing the milk candy lying in her palm, Su Luo secretly swallowed a mouthful of saliva.

Candy was a luxury to her. Since Matron Mama passed away, she'd never eaten candy again and had long forgotten what it tasted like.

"Well... alright..." As the saying goes, 'accepting gifts shortens your hand, eating sweets softens your mouth.' Su Luo couldn't stay angry after this.

"I forgive you," the little girl said softly, her voice sticky-sweet.

She was only doing it for Grandpa and Grandma's sake! It definitely wasn't because she was craving her brother's candy!

Huo Tianlin: I hate sisters more than anything!

Later: Whoever dares to fight me for my sister, I'll break their legs! (Super fierce)