Ye Tian's appearance allowed Bi Bi Dong, who had been in a stalemate, to breathe a sigh of relief.
Qian Renxue's beautiful eyes brightened for a moment before dimming again.
Being treated so differently inevitably made her develop some resentment toward Ye Tian.
Jin Yue'er looked at Ye Tian by the door and quickly guessed his identity. As if finding a savior, she said with a slightly tearful voice:
"Ye Tian, quickly save Sister Xue!"
"Hmm?"
Ye Tian's curiosity about Jin Yue'er didn't delay his rescue of Qian Renxue.
He quickly closed the wooden door.
"Teacher, this is your dinner, eat it while it's hot."
Ye Tian handed the food container to Bi Bi Dong, then added with an awkward laugh:
"They're still young, there's no need..."
"You shut up too!"
"!!!"
Shouted at by Bi Bi Dong, Ye Tian immediately fell silent, his entire body tensing up.
Jin Yue'er also trembled like a quail.
Bi Bi Dong glared fiercely at Ye Tian.
If not for this Evil Counselor, this child would have long been completely disappointed in her.
How could something like today have happened?
Therefore,
Ye Tian must pay for today's situation!
"Give me the dinner."
Bi Bi Dong, still holding Qian Renxue, extended her hand toward Ye Tian.
"..."
Ye Tian silently hung the food container on Bi Bi Dong's palm.
After taking the container,
A faint light flashed in Bi Bi Dong's eyes as she casually threw Qian Renxue toward Ye Tian.
"Throw them all out for me."
"Damn...!"
Ye Tian let out a strange cry, hurriedly spreading his arms to catch Qian Renxue.
"Ah!"
Qian Renxue groaned,
Ye Tian was knocked down with a thud, tightly holding the girl in his arms, unable to help but suck in a sharp breath.
"Hisss—!"
"Sister Xue!"
Jin Yue'er watched helplessly as Qian Renxue crashed into Ye Tian and fell to the ground together.
She quickly moved past Bi Bi Dong,
Struggling to pull on Qian Renxue's small hand.
However, no matter how hard she pulled, she couldn't get Qian Renxue to cooperate.
Qian Renxue was like a walking corpse,
Silently crying, quietly lying on Ye Tian.
"Sister Xue, are you okay? Ye Tian, quickly help Sister Xue up."
"Got it!"
Ye Tian lifted his upper body, pushing on Qian Renxue's shoulders to help her sit up.
He couldn't resist complaining about Jin Yue'er who came to make up the numbers.
"Did you not eat enough?"
"You're talking nonsense! I eat enough every day—"
Jin Yue'er's forehead and back were covered in cold sweat, and she spoke breathlessly.
"Alright, alright, you stand aside first."
Ye Tian waved his hand helplessly.
While speaking,
Ye Tian had already squatted behind Qian Renxue.
His arms passed under hers as he lifted her with effort to stand up.
"Xiao Xue, can't you use some strength?"
"..."
Ye Tian was somewhat speechless.
He could only struggle alone, finally managing to get Qian Renxue to stand steady leaning against him.
His breathing became somewhat labored.
Only then did he realize that Qian Renxue was already quite a bit taller than him.
Ye Tian felt somewhat fortunate.
Good thing he was now a Soul Master.
Bi Bi Dong looked at Qian Renxue, who was still tearfully gazing at her.
Her heart like iron,
She pointed her index finger at Ye Tian and urged:
"What are you still waiting for? Throw them all out for me!"
"Got it, got it."
Ye Tian responded irritably, then leaned close to Qian Renxue's ear and whispered softly:
"Xiao Xue, there's no other way, please understand!"
As his words fell.
Ye Tian scooped up Qian Renxue's petite and delicate frame into a horizontal carry.
Her feet suddenly left the ground.
Qian Renxue couldn't help feeling flustered, instinctively clutching Ye Tian's clothes.
She finally regained some presence of mind.
Lying in Ye Tian's arms, she felt somewhat disoriented.
"You there, follow us."
Ye Tian called out to Jin Yue'er before striding off with Qian Renxue in his arms.
"Huh? M-me?"
Jin Yue'er pointed dumbfounded at herself.
Meeting Bi Bi Dong's death glare, she hurriedly scrambled after them.
"Wait for me! I'm coming!"
Jin Yue'er quickly caught up to Ye Tian.
They stood together before the door, motionless as if facing a wall in contemplation.
After waiting several breaths, Ye Tian looked helplessly at the girl with the sky-high ponytail standing beside him.
"Hmm?"
Jin Yue'er met his gaze, confused:
"Why are you looking at me?"
"I'm holding Xiao Xue here~"
Ye Tian maintained a pleasant expression, trying his best to stay friendly.
After all, anyone who could become Qian Renxue's playmate must have an unusual background.
Jin Yue'er nodded.
"I know that."
"My hands are full right now~"
"And then?"
Jin Yue'er asked curiously:
"Why aren't you moving?"
"..."
Qian Renxue was taken aback,
Suddenly feeling she wasn't quite as sad anymore, just as she was about to speak—
Ye Tian nearly lost his composure:
"I'd love to move, but could you lend a hand and open the door?"
"Ah!!!"
Jin Yue'er exclaimed, belatedly realizing, and hurried forward to open the door.
"I-I'll open it right away"
"..."
Bi Bi Dong couldn't help massaging her temples, feeling a splitting headache coming on.
She hoped to be free of these nuisances.
Otherwise
She'd surely be driven mad!
Under Ye Tian's strange stare, Jin Yue'er seemed to exert tremendous effort just opening the door, swaying unsteadily from exhaustion.
"That's enough, follow me."
Ye Tian stopped Jin Yue'er in time, carrying Qian Renxue as he stepped out.
Jin Yue'er followed closely, panting heavily.
Just outside the door.
Jin Yue'er wanted to bend over and catch her breath, but Ye Tian set down the unprepared Qian Renxue and pushed her toward Jin Yue'er.
"You two find somewhere to rest for a while"
"Ah—!"
Jin Yue'er was already weak all over.
The moment Qian Renxue leaned against her, she was pressed down beneath the delicate weight.
"Yue'er, are you okay? I'm sorry..."
Qian Renxue finally reacted, flustered as she tried to help Jin Yue'er up.
Meanwhile, Ye Tian had already returned inside Wisteria Residence.
Reporting to Bi Bi Dong.
"Teacher, don't be angry, I've already chased them all out."
"You get out too!"
"Ah—! Teacher, be gentler!"
From the door crack,
Came Bi Bi Dong's furious shout, followed immediately by Ye Tian's pained cry.
Thump!
Ye Tian came flying out through the door crack, landing flat beside Jin Yue'er.
"That woman must be hitting menopause."
Ye Tian rubbed his bottom, looked up and rolled his eyes.
Really...
Using him as a human cushion was one thing.
Not willing to kick her own child, now using him as a punching bag instead.
Fortunately she showed some restraint—it didn't hurt much.
Otherwise he wasn't above crying to make a scene.
Slam!
Before Ye Tian could get up, Wisteria Residence's main door shut tightly.
Bi Bi Dong stood inside.
Suddenly hunched over, her heart racing uncontrollably,
Her face grim.
Why had she gone soft, deliberately giving that brat a chance to comfort that wretched child?
"Hmph! It's all that scoundrel's fault!"
Bi Bi Dong bit her red lips and strode away with a flick of her sleeve.
At the entrance of Wisteria Residence.
Qian Renxue looked at Ye Tian who had fallen on the ground, reaching out to pat his head.
The previous resentment had completely vanished.
Pursing her pink lips, her face flushed with shyness.
"Ye Tian~ I'm sorry, we've implicated you."
"It's fine, just don't pat my head"
Ye Tian looked up and said grumpily.