“What is it?” Lan Ling’er knelt down, holding the girl’s hand gently.
“Sister, do we have a home now? Will no one bully us anymore?” The girl tilted her head, her urgent eyes piercing Lan Ling’er’s heart.
“Of course! From now on, my sister and I will be your sisters. No one will call you wild children anymore. No one will bully you. This is your home, your home for life!” Xier quickly added.
“Really? That’s wonderful, I have a home! I finally have a home!” The joyful girl suddenly hugged Lan Ling’er, crying, her tears falling onto her clothes.
“We won’t cry! We’ll prove to the heavens that even without parents, we’re no less than anyone else!” Gently wiping away the girl’s tears, Lan Ling’er’s strong voice seemed to declare to the sky.
“Mm! Sister, Yaya won’t let you down!” Tears crossed her innocent face, her expression unable to hide her determination.
Having been parentless since childhood, raised by the director, she knew the sacrifices made for her upbringing. It was her mistake to see through everything and disappoint the director’s efforts! Perhaps everything is predestined, and the path meant for her cannot be deviated from.
Looking at the girl’s bright smile, Lan Ling’er’s loneliness gradually faded, her moist eyes dried by the wind.
“Sister!” A clear voice interrupted her thoughts. Turning around, a group of children was running towards her.
“I’m telling you, our sister is good; she promised to take care of us!” The boy led the way, speaking proudly.
“Sister, Sister! She’s so beautiful!” Five or six children surrounded Lan Ling’er, singing and laughing.
“Hmm? So young and already know how to say nice things. It seems I’ll have to consider whether to take you in or not!” Lan Ling’er couldn’t help but chuckle.
“Sister, please, we definitely won’t flatter you. Please take us in!” The little boy earnestly pulled on her hand.
“What? You’ve grown so big, and you speak so unpleasantly! If you want me to take you in, it’s not difficult — unless each of you lets me hit you, then I might consider it!” Lan Ling’er laughed, wanting to keep the boy’s spirit high.
“Uh… everyone run away!”
