Indeed, it was a very small child. Seeing her about to cry made his heart inexplicably ache like being pricked by needles.
"I'm a bit hungry and a little cold." Ye Lantian tilted her head up, her bright eyes glistening, and pouted at him.
Hearing this, He Longze realized he had been negligent.
He was a grown man, a soldier no less, who had experienced hunger and cold many times. He wasn't hungry or cold, thus forgetting that she was a delicate little girl.
Squatting down, he held her shoulders and spoke softly, "Sit here and wait for me. I'll make a fire and catch some fish to roast for you, alright?"
Ye Lantian smiled upon hearing this, "Mm, thank you, uncle."
He frowned displeasedly, "Could you not call me uncle?"
It always felt like it created a distance between the two of them, which made him a bit uncomfortable inside.
"But, I'm not used to calling you brother. You're several years older than my brother." Ye Lantian pouted and lowered her head dejectedly.
