New family

I stared at the coffin as it slowly sank into the fire, tears rolled down my eyes as the coffin was slowly engulfed.My emotions were uncontrollable and tears just won't stop no matter what I do.

My father has just passed away, he was a caring and loving man, why, just why does God have to take him from me?My mother placed her hand over my shoulders and comforted me.

"It will be fine, h-he won't want to see us like this"She cried

My mother loved father dearly, her tears only made my heart ache even more.

I was twelve that year...

Six years passed, I still couldn't get over my father's death, the family just didn't feel right to me.Without father, there was something missing.

Suddenly, the door opened, I turned my head over and saw three people walk in.I know one of them, it was my mother, but the man and the little girl behind her, I didn't know them.

"Lui Fei, this is your new father, say hello"She said as she smiled

"Huh?"

I blinked and looked confused

"And this adorable munchkin is your sister, I know how much of an older brother you wanted to be"She said happily

"Hah?!"

I am now even more baffled, my mother just told me without a single warning, about two new family members.When did this happen?How did this happen!

But my heart throbbed, the words big brother rang in my heart over and over again.

"M-mother, w-what about father, it has only been six years"I tried my best to keep a calm expression as I said this, I cannot show weakness in front of them.

"Oh darling, it's fine, your father's last will was actually to find you a new dad with a little sister, isn't he sweet, I spend the last six years searching for both you and for him"Her words sounded real yet I couldn't believe it.

Why would father make such a will?!

I decided to ignore the small details, I knew that too long has passed, if I don't get over his death, then I will be forever held back.I smiled at my new father and sister.

My step father is probably older than my mother by a few years, but the girl is actually younger than me.She is only 16!

"Nice to meet you both"I smiled and held out my hand

"Same to you"My step father, or father, I should say now, reached out his hand and shook my hand.

I turned to my sister and smiled gently as I reached out my hand

"I will be your brother from now on, lets get along"I said gently

But the girl pouted and slapped my hand away

"Lin Xuan, he is your brother, you shouldn't do this"Father said sternly

Lin Xuan was my sister's name, she pouted again and shook my hand with great difficulty.I smiled instead, if I want to be a great brother, then this is what i should do.

"Lin Xuan is just energetic, I'm happy"I said warmly

My father and mother nodded in satisfaction, but Lin Xuan snorted and said under her breath

"coward"

I heard it but I pretended I didn't do so, Lin Xuan's angry face was quite adorable I couldn't help but want to pinch it.But I held back and smiled instead.

After a few minutes of talking, my mother left with father to go to work, I was left with my sister in the room.Things got a bit awkward as time passed.

(The start is written as first person to get the story going, now I will be writing in third person so more descriptions may be added in)

Liu Fei sat there calmly as he stared at Lin Xuan, Lin Xuan stared back and scowled.

"What are you looking at, keep looking and I scratch your eyes out"She said ferociously

Liu Fei smiled and replied

"My sister is too cute, I lost track of time"His eyes were full of seriousness and warmth that it creeped Lin Xuan out.

"Weirdo"She said

Lin Xuan smiled gently, he stood up and went to his room.Staying any longer than this might cause Lin Xuan to hate him more.

Liu Fei went back to his room and sat down in front of his desk.He took out a drawing pad and began sketching.His every stroke was perfect with no additional lines remaining.His hair reached to the back of his neck and his green eyes glimmered as he immersed himself in drawing.

After drawing, he would pick up a pen and begin writing, he filled in the speech bubbles in the picture one by one.Liu Fei was so immersed time flowed without his notice.

Lin Xuan poked her head through and saw his state, she snuck up and looked down on his page.

'Manhua?Is he a manga artist?'She watched as he continued to draw.

Liu Fei stopped after finishing the last of the pictures, he stretched out his arms and legs.He turned around and saw Lin Xuan, he jumped up in surprise.

"Ah, Lin Xuan, you scared me, is there any problems?"He asked kindly

Lin Xuan nodded

"I want to eat something"She said demandingly

"Any requirements?"Liu Fei asked gently

She nodded

"It can't be too spicy, but enough to be exciting, it cannot be too salty either and I don't want it bland, I want a full meal course of meat, veggie and soup along with rice, the rice must not be too mushy or too hard"She listed everything she wanted

Liu Fei nodded

"Got it, give me some time"Liu Fei said and left the room

Lin Xuan took the time to look through Liu Fei's drawings and scripts.Every picture was detailed and no out of place lines.The script was delicate and every word had a meaning inside.She got immersed immediately and began reading everything.

"Sister, the meal is done"Liu Fei shouted through the halls.

Lin Xuan suddenly dropped the things in her hand and left for the diner.She sat down and stared at the food in front of her.

She first ate the rice

"Not too mushy or hard"She mumbled

She then picked up a piece of veggie and ate it

"Not too salty but also not bland"

She then picked up the meat and ate

's-so good'

She drank the soup and her body felt refreshed.She began digging in, after she finished, she noticed that Liu Fei was especially slow.When she looked up, Liu Fei placed down his stuff and his hands were placed below the table.

"Is something the matter, sister?"Liu Fei asked with a smile

Lin Xuan frowned

"Why are you eating so slow?"

"I'm not too hungry, so I'm taking my time"He replied kindly

Lin Xuan huffed and took her bowls to the kitchen.Liu Fei let out a sigh as he picked up his chopsticks but it suddenly dropped.A pain was felt in his hand when he held it.

His hand was covered in bandages and there was also some blood seeping through.

'making food was a lot harder than I thought...'

Liu Fei sighed and began eating, it hurts to even pick up the chopsticks, much less eat with it.Later, the phone rang and so he stood up and picked up the phone.

[Sensei, are the pictures done yet?]

"mn, yes, I just finished, but can I hold off the next few chapters for some time, I injured my hand today"

[No problem sensei, you have always been very enthusiastic and you are currently over a month ahead of time, so no issues, but is your hand okay?]

"Its fine, a few days should do it"Liu Fei replied

[Fabulous, I will send you your pay, boss is especially happy with your work, he said he will be doubling your pay this time]

Liu Fei smiled

"Thank the boss for me, see ya"

[Alright, bye]

The phone then hung up, Liu Fei smiled, he was in a great mood.

He finished the meal quickly ignoring the pain and went back to his room.

Currently, Lin Xuan was a bit conflicted

'Why is he so quick to accept my responses?He is always smiling as well, its creepy'

She decided to test where Liu Fei's bottom line is as she went to his room and knocked on the door.Liu Fei opened the door, when he saw that it was Lin Xuan, he was especially happy.

"Brother, may I buy this new figure of Puffy Kitten?"Lin Xuan asked

"Sure"Liu Fei replied immediately as he took out his wallet and gave her five hundred dollars.

'eh?'

Lin Xuan was shocked, but she wanted to keep testing

"Brother, your mini shelf is so adorable, can I have it?"She asked, expecting Liu Fei to say no as it was one of the main items holding all his work.

"No problem"Liu Fei said as he tossed all the paperwork on it to the side and gave her the mini shelf.

'ehhh?'

Lin Xuan was now even more confused, was that not his work for his manhua career?She bit the bottom of her lips and asked again.

"Brother, may I punch you?"

"Go ahead"Liu Fei agreed instantly

'ehhhhhhhhhhh?'

Lin Xuan was so baffled by his actions.

She grit her teeth and threw a punch at his stomach, Liu Fei felt the pain in his guts, urging him to vomit.He fell to the ground holding his stomach.He grit his teeth and stood back up with a smile on his pained face.

"M-my sister h-has great strength, I-I'm so glad"He said with great difficulty

'eh?eh?eh?eh?ehhhhhh!?'

Lin Xuan began waking back, she back out the door and ran to her room.Her brother is too kind!He even complemented her when she punched him!

'why is he so kind!'

Liu Fei didn't feel down, instead he felt motivated.Lin Xuan asking him for things meant she is accepting her.At least that was what he thought it was.

But in reality, she just wanted to push his buttons but failed to do say as he was just too kind to her.The next day, Lin Xuan woke up to the smell of bacon and eggs.

She sat up and got changed, when she walked to the diner, Liu Fei was standing at the table, placing dishes on the table.

She saw bandages on his hand and squinted her eyes

'did he have that yesterday?'

"Brother, your hand..."

"Oh this?I cut myself when I was taking out the trash, the glass bottle shattered"He said gently

Lin Xuan was slightly suspicious but sat down and began eating.

"What, if you are not eating then stop looking at me, creep"She spat

Liu Fei smiled and went back to his room.Lin Xuan sighed and continued to eat, after finishing, she lifted her bag and was prepared to leave for school.

"Ah, Lin Xuan, mother asked me to walk you to school in case anything happens"Liu Fei said

Lin Xuan grumbled

"Do I need you?Looking at your pathetic body, it would only attract more trouble"She said coldly

Liu Fei didn't flinch, instead he smiled and felt touched

"I see, you're worried about me, don't worry, I may look weak but I can still carry your bag"He said confidently

"Who's worried about you?If I was worried about you, the world would be ending"She said and left the house

Liu Fei followed behind her and walked along.Lin Xuan felt annoyed as she threw a punch at his arm.Liu Fei felt the pain but grit his teeth to not let out a sound.

"sister, you're as energetic as usual, I'm glad"He said with a smile

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