The originally prepared words were blocked by Jiang Si's statement. Yin Lian stared at him for a while before hesitantly saying, "I think she may not necessarily know what is best. She might make a decision she will regret, which is why she needs adults to help her..."
"I'm not much older than her, and my decisions may not be the best either."
Jiang Si pushed the filled teacup over and said, "Believing that the decisions made for children are the best is the arrogance of adults. Why can't you let children regret? Children have the right to choose, and they should also bear the consequences of their decisions, whether failure or success. They should have the right to experience and taste it. She is in the second year of middle school and should be independent."
For a moment, Yin Lian felt she was not chatting with a senior a year ahead.
But rather with a senior elder.
Jiang Si's tone did not resemble being Keke's brother, but rather Keke's father.
More importantly, the tone held no condescension, neither toward Keke nor toward herself, as if he were communicating with peers.
In the past, others always underestimated Yin Lian because of her height, or treated her like a child.
Jiang Si's cautious distance, with even a bit of prudence, despite not being very friendly, made Yin Lian feel respected.
Moreover, he genuinely considered Keke's well-being and was not as cold-hearted as Keke said.
When she became a Magical Girl, her family continually obstructed her. Her parents wanted her to give up becoming a Magical Girl. If it weren't for her sister, she might still be just an ordinary student now.
The decisions of adults are not necessarily the best, and when they make wrong decisions, they cannot bear responsibility for the children.
After thinking for a moment, Yin Lian nodded in agreement: "You're right; Keke should make her own decisions."
Jiang Si added, "Of course, I would like to visit the Disaster Strategy Bureau."
It would be best to see where your Miracle Seed is.
"Then Jiang Keke will need to register."
After answering Jiang Si's question, she suddenly whispered, "Actually, Senior Jiang Si, you do care about Keke, don't you?"
Jiang Si raised an eyebrow but did not answer her.
Not sure how she figured it out, her strange line of thought.
Fortunately, Yin Lian did not continue this topic but instead lowered her head: "Then I'll go and ask Jiang Keke's opinion, as a senior, I promise I'll take care of her."
"Yes, then I'll leave it to you."
"It's no trouble at all."
Jiang Si suddenly glanced out the window; it was already dark outside, and he frowned slightly: "Are you staying here tonight?"
"Huh? Can I?"
Jiang Si rubbed his forehead, clearly I was asking you.
He disliked when others answered his questions with a question.
He got up and went upstairs, "Later, I'll leave the bedding outside the door for you to take."
Yin Lian blinked and said from below, "How about this, Senior Jiang Si knocks on the door, and I can help you open it?"
"Better not."
"Just kidding."
Watching Jiang Si leave, Yin Lian took a deep breath and returned to Jiang Keke's bedroom.
Looking at Jiang Keke, who was hugging a doll in a daze, she said seriously, "Jiang Keke, you heard it all, right? Your brother wants you to make your own decisions. He wants you to live independently."
Jiang Keke pouted, "Those are just pretty words. He just doesn't want the hassle."
"I think he is sincere; I can feel it. You should trust a Magical Girl's intuition. I don't think he is as wicked and cold as you imagine. He respects others and doesn't treat me like a child because I'm short..."
"Oh, then he is indeed treating everyone equally." Jiang Keke shrugged, "Equally as troublesome."
Yin Lian sat down on the chair beside her, resting on the back of it, "Forget it, I'm not here to change your attitude toward your brother. Mainly, it's about the Magical Girl thing. Do you want to join the Disaster Strategy Bureau?"
Falling sideways onto the bed, hugging her doll, Jiang Keke mumbled, "I'll think about it..."
"Alright, alright, then I'll stay with you until you figure it out."
"But it wouldn't hurt to go take a look first."
"Yay! Your brother is also eager to visit the Disaster Strategy Bureau. It will also fulfill his wish."
"Hey, shouldn't you be more concerned about me?"
"What's the difference..."
Sighing, Jiang Keke stopped discussing it further with Yin Lian.
Compared to Jiang Si, who seemed indifferent, she was more curious about Teacher Zi Yuan's opinion.
Would she wish for her to join the Disaster Strategy Bureau? According to Yin Lian, Teacher Zi Yuan might be the leader of Cyan Cloud Sect.
Why save me? And after saving me, why not take me away like she did with other Magical Girls before, making me join Cyan Cloud Sect?
Completely baffling.
It would be great to meet again...