But can Hu Yan be like him? Watching Chen Hu struggle to get up, trying to imitate Hu Yan, Li Yifei said calmly, "It’s him, he’s the girl’s uncle, yet he’s done something so heartless!"

"Everyone, capture these people for me. How dare they bully my sister, I want to see just how many scumbags there are!" Hu Yu’er gave the order, and soon all those involved in the incident were captured, and they knelt in a row.

With Hu Yu’er taking action, Li Yifei found things much easier. He then took Chen Junxiao back to the stone house. Hu Yu’er pointed at one of her subordinates, instructing him to handle the matter, then turned around to see Li Yifei entering the stone house. She paused, having considered that Li Yifei and Chen Junxiao’s living conditions might not be good. She knew Chen Junxiao had endured hardships before, but she didn’t expect them to live in such a place... Could this still be called a house? Perhaps it’s barely a place constructed with stones, just enough to shelter from rain.

Upon seeing such a house, Hu Yu’er immediately felt a pang in her heart. She bit her lip and walked over. Seeing the kitchen, which couldn’t be more simple, Hu Yu’er felt a wave of tears coming. When she entered the stone house and saw Li Yifei squatting in front of Chen Junxiao, with the latter sitting on a bed that couldn’t be more rudimentary, the bedding not fit for human use at all, her tears began to flow. On one hand, she felt deeply sorry for Chen Junxiao, knowing from Li Yifei that the little girl had been living here for several years, always so young. Her parents were gone, how could her relatives be so heartless, truly not caring about her?

Upon seeing this house, Hu Yu’er was certain that none of Chen Junxiao’s relatives cared for her. Thinking about the things that just happened, naturally, she had no good impression of those people outside, even feeling a strong sense of aversion.

What saddened her on the other hand... was Li Yifei. Did he really live here? Looking at the dirty little bed and the black quilt that had been washed and aired with effort but remained so, Hu Yu’er felt her heart ache, tears unable to stop flowing. Who sleeps on the ground, who sleeps on the bed? Regardless of who is on the ground, it is heartbreaking; in a home, there is not even a proper place to sleep...

"These people are so cruel!" Hu Yu’er said through gritted teeth.

Li Yifei did not respond to her but held Chen Junxiao’s small hand, saying, "Such things have already happened, even if I deal with your uncle, aunt, and their helpers today, they won’t change in the future. So... Junxiao, come home with me!"

Chen Junxiao’s face showed a deep sadness; she sniffled and gently shook her head in refusal, saying, "Uncle, thank you for your kindness. I’ve already caused you trouble these past few days, I can’t keep troubling you like this. You’re already healing, so you can go home, don’t worry about me, I can take care of myself just like these past years."

"Silly child, Uncle doesn’t see you as a burden, come home with me. Although my home is far from here, it’s just a few hours by plane, very convenient. There are a few younger siblings at home, you all can go to school together. You are so sensible, you will get along well." Li Yifei said without giving up.

Tears fell from Chen Junxiao’s eyes, she shook her head with gritted teeth. Li Yifei continued, "If you’re worried, I can adopt you as my goddaughter, treat you just like my own daughter. Rest assured, Uncle’s family is quite wealthy, your arrival won’t be any burden!"

"But... but..." Of course, Chen Junxiao believed what Li Yifei said, her heart, which initially intended to firmly refuse, suddenly wavered.

"Let’s decide like this, if you find calling me ’godfather’ awkward, just call me Dad. Uncle is in his thirties, having a daughter your age is perfectly normal!" Li Yifei smiled.

Chen Junxiao couldn’t hold back, burst into tears, and threw herself into Li Yifei’s arms, tightly hugging his neck as tears streamed down.

Chen Junxiao felt a complex mix of emotions. Despite her young age, children from poor families mature early, naturally thinking more. She feared troubling Li Yifei, but also worried that once he left, her aunt wouldn’t let her off.

Children are very sensitive to emotions; she knew her aunt had seen her as a thorn in the side, a nuisance for years, wishing she were dead so that the aunt and uncle could rightfully inherit some assets, though there wasn’t much.

Upon hearing Li Yifei wanting to be her godfather, Chen Junxiao couldn’t hold back and started to cry while holding Li Yifei. A child at her age should naturally be going to school, living a colorful life, how could it be like this...

Thinking of this, Chen Junxiao couldn’t help but feel sadder.

The sound of crying spread out, heard by others outside. Hearing the turn of events, many realized the hardships the little girl had faced over the years—even soft-hearted women shed tears quietly. Old Madame Wang, who had often helped Chen Junxiao, also arrived later, hearing the crying and constantly wiping away her tears, repeatedly saying, "Too hard, that child has suffered too much!"

Inside the stone house, Hu Yu’er was also wiping away tears, feeling exceedingly sad. She thought about her life; although it seemed glamorous, in reality... it was uncertain and precarious. She was already wealthy enough, but there were always others wealthier and more powerful, and such people would set their sights on individuals like her.

Thinking about the phone call she received yesterday and the ultimatum given by the other party, Hu Yu’er couldn’t help but feel sorrowful. As she recalled the experiences of the past few years, she couldn’t hold back her tears. So when the sounds of two women crying echoed in the room, Li Yifei was instantly bewildered. He raised his head, gazing at Hu Yu’er crying, and blinked, seeming to ask, "What’s wrong with you?"

Seeing the intense sorrow, which clearly indicated a deeply troubling issue, it also attracted Chen Junxiao’s attention. She released Li Yifei and looked up at Hu Yu’er, blinked, and asked chokingly, "Sister, what’s wrong with you?"

"Nothing’s wrong, sister just wants to cry!" Hu Yu’er, seeing both of them looking at her, felt embarrassed, raised her hand to cover her face, and rubbed hard, trying to stop the tears.

Li Yifei stood up and went over to gently pat Hu Yu’er’s shoulder. She instantly couldn’t hold back and, mimicking the little girl, threw herself into his embrace, crying even more sorrowfully.

Hu Yu’er’s subordinates standing outside heard her heartbroken sobs and couldn’t help exchanging glances. Many had the instinct to rush into the stone house, thinking that man might be bullying the young lady. But after reconsideration, they stopped themselves, still puzzled as to why the young lady was crying so sadly.

This crying lasted for three to five minutes before it subsided. Li Yifei’s shoulder became wet, covered in tears and mucus. Finally, Hu Yu’er raised her head, glanced at her ’masterpiece,’ couldn’t help but feel a bit embarrassed, and quickly sought tissues to wipe it off.

"It’s good to cry, to release the emotions. You can’t always bottle them up!" Li Yifei said softly.

"I know, after crying today, I feel much better!" Hu Yu’er nodded gently while wiping Li Yifei’s clothes and said, "Thank you!"

"You’re welcome, we can be considered friends now!" Li Yifei replied.

"Well! Junxiao, if you don’t want to go with Li Yifei, you can stay with me. I don’t have parents either; we’re fellow townsfolk and both pitiful souls. Living with elder sister would be quite nice." Hu Yu’er offered proactively. She had some selfish motives, having admired Li Yifei for many years, and didn’t want to give up just because he was getting married and having kids. But after yesterday’s test, she realized Li Yifei’s mind was set and wouldn’t easily waver. Thus, by keeping Chen Junxiao, it strengthened the connection with Li Yifei, at least more than her being alone.

The key thing was, she genuinely wanted to take in Chen Junxiao. Without siblings or parents, being solitary, she hoped to have a relative to accompany her. The Hu Family had many relatives now, but most were waiting to seize any advantage. What use were these relatives? 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Chen Junxiao looked at Li Yifei, who furrowed his brows, apparently contemplating the situation. After a few seconds, he asked Chen Junxiao, "What’s your opinion? Do you want to return to Ning Province with me, or stay here?"

"I can guarantee Junxiao will have an excellent life, attend the best schools, live peacefully! Junxiao, let me ask you a question. Do you want your future in your own hands, or for me to arrange it for you? If it’s my arrangement, you can teach, study abroad, live a prestigious life, and travel in high-end places, even without doing anything for the rest of your life..." Hu Yu’er asked.

Chen Junxiao fell into deep thought. She knew Li Yifei would treat her well, but Li Yifei had a family. Would they agree? If she went, it would impose a great burden on Li Yifei. Hearing Hu Yu’er’s words made her even less inclined to go. After thinking for a while, she said, "Sister, could I borrow some money from you? This money is for my future education. However, I may need many years to repay it, at least not until I have a job and earn money in the future!"

Hearing the little girl’s suggestion, Li Yifei nodded. He appreciated such children; this was moral character and upbringing. Unlike typical children or adults lacking such qualities, seizing the opportunity to take advantage. But Chen Junxiao, in this brief time, had devised this solution. Worried about troubling me by returning home, and fearing that following Hu Yu’er would make her feel ashamed, she suggested borrowing money.

Would Hu Yu’er lend the money? Of course, she would. Meeting such a strong-willed child delighted Hu Yu’er, naturally she agreed, "Sure, I can lend you the money without a specific repayment deadline. But this money is only for your education. As for various living expenses, don’t worry about them; that’s my willing contribution."

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