Two teenagers, a boy and a girl, still had a touch of immaturity on their faces, yet they handled things with a seasoned maturity. But why did it look like they were flirting?
Director Xu was not in a hurry; the two were leaving tomorrow, so he still had time to talk to the children.
"In the blink of an eye, Hongdou is so grown up and sensible… *cough cough*, I'll discuss it with them later. You can walk around the Orphanage with the children."
"They know the streets well, and it's still early, so you can go play for a while. I'll call you when it's dinner time."
"That's it then, I'll go help you three tidy up your rooms first."
The Director was like an uncle welcoming his niece from the countryside, giving off a warm and casual feeling, and the atmosphere was quite relaxed.
With that, he took Nicole's hand and walked to the other side.
One big, one small, their silhouettes stretched long, long.
After a long while, the girl quietly said,
"Director Xu, I don't want to leave."
"I know, but Nicole, if it's for Nomi, you should go. Yun Kui Mountain has a way to heal her body."
"But, but…"
As she spoke, her voice became choked, tears welled up in her eyes, and the little girl bit her lip, pretending to be strong.
Nomi hadn't woken up yet… if she did, for the sake of the Orphanage, she would definitely choose to leave with the other party to lessen the burden on the Orphanage.
She hoped that Sister Nomi would be adopted… but she wanted to stay with Director Xu. Those silly kids in the Orphanage always caused trouble and couldn't handle things well.
She had to help Director Xu manage them.
Even if reason told her that leaving was the best option, for a six-year-old girl, suddenly being asked to leave the people closest to her… who could understand that feeling?
Xu Li understood, but he wasn't a child.
So he could only gently rub Nicole's head. This might be their last time together.
Silly girl, you don't understand now, but this is immense wealth… Besides, it's not too late to come back and find Director Xu after you've finished your studies.
The Orphanage will always be your home… Yun Ming, who was rejected, was miserable. He tried to seek comfort from Hongdou but was harshly smacked on the head.
He clutched his head, surrounded by curious children.
"Such a big brother is still crying! Xiaobao stopped crying when he was four…"
"What do you know? That brother is deliberately acting for Sister Hongdou."
"Why would he act? Crying is so embarrassing."
"Well, you're still young, you don't need to understand…"
Children in the Orphanage are always exceptionally precocious. There are always people who love to gossip in this world, even if they don't.
But Yun Ming's exaggerated crying was also quite amusing.
It made many little ones laugh.
Hongdou naturally saw through his little trick and ignored him. He didn't even discuss such a big matter as adopting a child with her.
He deserved to be rejected.
Although she didn't know why, Yun Ming seemed a bit obsessive, but she still had to find a way to make this happen.
She really owed him… "Brother, that's so embarrassing… I can hug you, right? Sister Hongdou won't care about you."
Ling'er said, embracing the young man who was squatting on the ground.
Yun Ming took the opportunity to stand up, hugging his little darling. His sister knew how to comfort people, unlike Hongdou.
She gave him no face.
He had already conceded, but she wouldn't give him a way out.
The young man twisted his butt, turned his back to Hongdou, and began whispering to his sister.
"Your Sister Hongdou is so petty. Isn't it just that I didn't consult her? When has Yun Kui Mountain ever needed to consult her to take on a disciple?"
"She's like a busybody, already wanting to manage this and that. What will it be like in the future?"
"Ling'er, don't you agree?"
"…"
Ling'er opened her small mouth, her rosy, rabbit-like little tongue suddenly sticking out, revealing an embarrassed expression.
She looked at the girl who had quietly walked over.
It was a little hard to imagine how this silly brother managed to win over Sister Hongdou, and why… "Sister Hongdou, I didn't say a single word, okay?"
She covered her eyes, indicating that what happened next had nothing to do with her. And this senior sister even asked her to help supervise.
Ling'er felt no supervision was needed.
Sister Hongdou was sure to be angry all day. Others weren't like Ling'er; even if she was angry, Ling'er would still hug her brother.
Ow!
"Gentler, you'll corrupt the children!"
Even as Yun Ming fled, he still held the sweet, soft Ling'er. He ran incredibly fast, not forgetting to interact with the children of the Orphanage.
"Look how fierce that sister is. Don't learn from her in the future."
"Ling'er too, otherwise you won't get married."
"Brother is talking nonsense again. First, Ling'er doesn't want to get married, and second, you wouldn't bear to give Sister Hongdou to anyone else."
"Hey, I like to hear that."
The two were like a double act, one singing, the other harmonizing, with Hongdou chasing behind, directing the children to block their path.
For a time, the Orphanage was filled with laughter.
They ran through the peaceful streets, into parks and alleys, arriving at a convenience store where Young Master Yun paid for everything… until sunset.
The children were tired from playing and full, but after returning to the Orphanage, they still made an effort to finish their food, not wasting a single bit.
"Ling'er, why don't you sleep with Nicole tonight and help me persuade her?"
Before returning to their rooms to rest, Yun Ming very solemnly assigned this task, but even with Ling'er's good temper,
A hint of disdain showed in her beautiful green eyes.
But she couldn't show it too obviously.
She was only six, and some things she shouldn't understand, otherwise, her brother would definitely secretly investigate who taught her these things.
Ling'er couldn't harm her senior sisters.
"What about Brother and Sister Hongdou?"
"*Cough cough*, we still have some things to discuss tonight."
Was it really just discussing things?
Ling'er stood outside the corridor, narrowing her eyes at Hongdou. At this moment, the girl's face also showed a hint of unnaturalness.
She, she didn't know anything.
"I thought Sister Hongdou would be angry with Brother…"
"Indeed, Ling'er still wants to sleep with Brother, or with Sister Hongdou, otherwise Ling'er will be scared and won't be able to sleep."
"Ling'er can just be next to you, Ling'er is a very deep sleeper at night and won't disturb you."
The little loli blinked her big eyes pitifully, "Bro~"
"Brother~"
"Please don't send Ling'er away, okay?"
"…"
Yun Ming's eyes flickered. Was it that obvious?
Being directly called out by Ling'er, he was too embarrassed to pretend anymore. Ling'er's eyes looked very innocent.
Like a pool of spring water, a willow leaf falling creating ripples.
Other than that, clear and bright, reflecting the young man's appearance. She knew everything, yet seemed to know nothing.
It made one uncertain—
Did the girl really understand his little intentions, did she only see that he was sending her away, or did she see the purpose of sending her away?
But only a beast would send Ling'er away when she was clearly unwilling. If she hadn't noticed and was willing to sleep with Nicole,
That would be another matter… "How could I bear to send Ling'er away? Come, let me hug you. How about sleeping with Ling'er tonight?"
"No way, Brother is naughty."
Ling'er appeared to be acting coy and shy, but in reality, she was observing carefully, listening to her brother's rather hypocritical words with no change in her heart, it was just that~
Did Brother really not bear to? What a big liar.
This won't do. Even if he has a sister-in-law, Ling'er must still be the most important sister in Brother's heart, you silly brother.