Hiding My Sister

[Naturally flirtatious, sweet, innocent, straightforward younger sister X gentle, fatherly older brother with a dark side and an overwhelming possessive streak / A highly principled man who restrains himself until he breaks] The Rong family, the richest in Yangzhou, was reduced to ashes in a single night. Only the two siblings remained, left to depend on each other. Rong Yue was born frail and had been taking medicine since childhood. Her spiritual faculties had yet to awaken. Rong Qinglin was always out from early morning until late at night. On top of that, he was cold and taciturn, so the siblings were never close. When she was six, Rong Yue fell into the water and had a nightmare: she wasn't the Rong family's daughter. The real daughter was someone else. When she woke and saw her eldest brother keeping watch by her bed, she threw herself into his arms for the first time, sobbing with hurt. “Brother, don't leave Yueyue behind.” After that, their bond grew stronger, and Rong Yue became the apple of Rong Qinglin's eye. The year she came of age, Rong Yue's nightmare finally came true. A couple arrived at the estate with a girl in tow. The girl watched silently as Rong Yue cried. The couple said she had stolen the girl's identity for fifteen years, then tried to drag her away. With red eyes and at a loss, Rong Yue was gathered into her eldest brother's arms. “Yueyue is the sister I raised with my own hands. She will always be my sister, Rong Qinglin's. What does that have to do with you?” The couple left, while the real daughter stayed at the estate. Rumors spread throughout the household, and Rong Yue lived in fear day and night. The stories said that a girl could only make sure her brother would never abandon her if she became his woman, rather than remaining his sister. Rong Yue believed them. In a moment of madness, she secretly slipped into her eldest brother's bed. For the first time, he spoke harshly to her. “Yueyue, is this how your brother has raised you all these years? Blood or no blood, you are still the girl I raised with my own hands.” _ Rong Qinglin treasured Rong Yue like a precious jewel, treating her as both brother and father. Even after learning the truth of her birth, he still treated her like his own sister. What harm was there in taking in one more girl? Until he touched his “sister's” delicate, translucent body, smooth as fine jade, and felt his palm tremble. He suddenly realized that Rong Yue had grown into a woman. The night he first crossed the line, his sister begged him again and again: Brother, save me. I feel awful. Rong Qinglin bent beneath her skirts and tended the flower he had carefully raised. He closed his eyes and deceived himself: it was only natural for a brother to save his sister. Others warned him: Rong Yue wasn't truly of the Rong bloodline. He should find her a good husband and marry her off. With a body like hers, who knew how many precious medicines she would need? Rong Qinglin's face turned cold. Without a moment's thought, he said, “In that case, she needn't marry. She can stay at home, and I'll support her for the rest of her life.” Later, he thought that this treasure, whom he had raised with all his care, should belong to him alone, whether as her older brother or as her husband. He was committing a crime with his eyes wide open. He would descend to the eighteenth level of hell after death. Even Buddha would not save him. Reader's guide: The heroine is mentally immature as a child, but her brother will raise her into an increasingly lovely and radiant girl. She's a clever little sweetheart who loves cuddling up to him, acting cute, and sticking close. He plays the roles of father, mother, and husband as he raises his little sister. Ten-year age gap. The political intrigue and business rivalries serve the romance, so please don't overanalyze them! The heroine first appears at six, and a few chapters later there will be a time skip, with her growing up in stages. Once she's grown, they will no longer be siblings and their romance will begin. The brother only has one sister from beginning to end. No more spoilers! Also, the heroine only takes her dream as a nightmare and still believes in her heart that she and her brother are biological siblings! Here are some upcoming stories, too. Next up: I Remember My Beloved Crown Princess After Losing My Memory. Other stories in the same stepmother-romance vein: The Prince Oversteps His Station, My Elder Sister as My Wife. Blurb for I Remember My Beloved Crown Princess After Losing My Memory: [A deceptively sweet crown prince X a spoiled, beautiful crown princess] Xie Xiao is the pampered, extravagant legitimate daughter of the Xie clan of Chen Commandery. Song Qingxuan is an unloved crown prince, aloof and taciturn. Bound by a marriage contract, Xie Xiao entered the Eastern Palace in tears. Her parents comforted her, saying that the crown prince was sickly and likely wouldn't live long. Once he died, they would find a way to bring her back to the Xie family and marry her to a suitable man. But she waited and waited. Three years passed, and why was the crown prince still alive? After seeing another couple's affectionate display at a banquet, Xie Xiao finally couldn't take it anymore. “His Highness and I don't get along. Let's part on good terms and get a divorce.” Song Qingxuan smiled gently, coughing violently. “Crown Princess, don't be silly. Have I not treated you well?” Seeing him look half-dead made Xie Xiao so furious she nearly fainted. Determined to get a divorce, she blurted out, “You can keep pretending and fool yourself all you like, but do you really think we're some loving couple? You're all looks and no substance, a silver-tipped wax spear. Pah! Every time, you only care about your own pleasure. What do you care if I live or die?” And because of the crown prince's illness, he always called things off after just one round. Xie Xiao was dissatisfied with absolutely everything about him. Song Qingxuan's face darkened, and he suddenly fainted. The entire Eastern Palace fell into chaos. “Help! Someone, quick! The Crown Princess has angered His Highness into fainting!” Xie Xiao was so angry she wanted to faint too, and turned around only to run into the corner of a wall. - Song Qingxuan had always disliked people who were ostentatious and extravagant. His beautiful, empty-headed crown princess was at the top of that list. For the sake of his grand ambitions, he had to put up with her for a few more years, but she dared to be the first to ask for a divorce. Then he learned that she had lost her memory and only remembered how deeply in love they were. Song Qingxuan studied the adorable crown princess before him. She blinked up at him, pouting coyly. “Hubby, give me a hug. Why did you take so long to come see me?” His expression grew complicated. After a long moment, he pulled her into his arms. “It's my fault.” - When Xie Xiao recovered her memories, she was both embarrassed and furious. Thinking of all the outrageous things she had done to the crown prince while she had amnesia, including begging him for sex every day, she was so mortified that she ran back to her parents' home in the middle of the night. What a shameless liar, taking advantage of her like that. He came after her, his usually gentle eyes full of gloom, and without a trace of illness. He pinned her to the bed. “You bastard! I want a divorce.” “No crown princess in history has ever divorced. They only die of illness.” “Argh! I'm going to strangle you!” The shameless, lecherous dog of a crown prince had actually threatened her. Song Qingxuan reached for the hem of Xie Xiao's skirt, unhurriedly saying, “What's the point of strangling me? Wouldn't it be better to punish me by making me serve the Crown Princess?” Reader's guide: Both leads are each other's first and only. The male lead is a bastard, so just wait for him to grovel and win her back, hehe. No angst, just a sweet treat, with a lighthearted, comedic tone! Theme: Family happiness