Fengyu, aware of her frail health, did not frequently visit the medical clinic. Repeated exposure to the epidemic would only weaken her further. Qiuxiang and Chunlu had no knowledge of Xiaoqi's existence. Fengyu disliked sharing her inner thoughts with others, especially when it came to that part of her past. While Xie Xun harbored prejudices against Xiaoqi, he still sent Nuanyang and Feiying to investigate his identity.
Feiying quickly uncovered information about him. Xiaoqi had arrived in Jiaozhou half a year ago, renting a house in the Wulizhuang District. He made a living through odd jobs, at times repairing homes for others. Hardworking and resilient, he was kind-hearted and well-liked by all. Neighbors said that Xiaoqi had lost his parents early and had grown up wandering without a fixed home. Drawn to Jiaozhou, a city by the Bei River, he had decided to settle there.
