Xiao Le walked all the way to the border between area D and area C.

Each area of ​​the base is connected by access control gates, and there are also dedicated soldiers guarding them.

Everyone in the base has their own information card, which serves many purposes, such as proving their identity, storing points, and passing through access control.

For example, although Gu Yunshu lives in Zone B, her information card is actually Level A, which allows her to freely travel to Zones A, B, C, and D.

But she was used to living in Zone B, and since Zone A was more strictly managed, she simply continued to live in Zone B.

For example, if Xiao Le's information card is level D, then he can only move around in the D area unless someone from a higher area leads him into the C area. If he tries to force his way in, the guards can kill him on the spot.

Xiao Le circled around the border but couldn't find Xia Qingqing. He lowered his head in disappointment. He probably misunderstood. Why would someone like that be soft-hearted towards him?

Actually, Xiao Le's pleading with Xia Qingqing was just a gamble; he felt that Xia Qingqing gave him a different feeling than anyone else.

The other person exuded a clean aura, and their eyes were clear, unlike the numbness of ordinary people or the indifference of those in power.

Just as Xiao Le was about to go back, Xia Qingqing called out to him with a smile, "Are you looking for me?"

"Sister?" Xiao Le looked at Xia Qingqing in disbelief.

Upon hearing this address, Xia Qingqing's heart stirred. Whether out of pity for the child or longing for her younger brother, she decided to lend him a hand.

"Qingqing, let's find a less crowded place first," Gu Yunshu reminded her.

Xia Qingqing nodded quickly and said to Xiao Le, "Come with us first."

The three of them found a secluded corner, and Xia Qingqing took out a small box from her pocket: "Here, didn't you just ask me for fever reducers? This is it."

Xiao Le stared blankly at Xia Qingqing. When the moment actually arrived, he couldn't quite believe it. But what could a little kid like him possibly have that would make her go to such lengths to scheme against him?

"Take it, hide it well, and don't let anyone snatch it away," Xia Qingqing stuffed the small box into Xiao Le's hand.

Xiao Le nodded vigorously, her voice trembling with tears, and said, "Thank you, sister. Is there anything I can do to repay you? I'll do anything you ask."

"No need to thank me. I don't need you to do anything. It's just that you look a bit like my brother. Just think of it as me suddenly having a good thought," Xia Qingqing said with a smile.

Xiao Le felt a little relieved after hearing this. If it was just because he looked like the other person's younger brother, it was not impossible that the other person felt pity for him.

Xia Qingqing tugged at Gu Yunshu's sleeve and asked, "Sister Yunshu, can I give him some food?"

She doesn't understand this world very well yet, and she's afraid of doing something wrong with good intentions, so it's better to ask Gu Yunshu before making a decision.

Gu Yunshu glanced at Xiao Le and smiled, "Here you go, this kid is quite clever."

This is not Gu Yunshu's usual cold and indifferent style, but perhaps it's because she became a mother and suddenly her maternal love overflowed.

Xia Qingqing found some small food items, such as compressed biscuits, chocolate, and candy, and gave them to Xiao Le.

Although these things couldn't help Xiao Le much, she hoped they could add a little sweetness to Xiao Le's impoverished life.

"Thank you... Sister, thank you for helping me," large tears slid down Xiao Le's cheeks.

Xia Qingqing said, "No need to thank me. Can you get back by yourself? Do you want us to take you?"

“I can go back by myself,” Xiao Le said, clenching his fists tightly. His mother was waiting for him at home, so he had to bring the medicine and food back with him.

"Okay, we'll be going now. See you again sometime," Xia Qingqing said with a smile and waved to Xiao Le.

Xiao Le stood there watching Xia Qingqing leave. The smile Xia Qingqing gave him at the end became his comfort for many days and nights afterward. Whenever he felt like giving up, he would recall that smile and rekindle his hope.

——

Back at the villa, Xia Qingqing was a little down. Gu Yunshu knew she must be missing her family. She wanted to comfort her but didn't know how, so she simply brought Xiao Chengzi, who had just finished her afternoon nap, to Xia Qingqing's side.

Little Orange grabbed Xia Qingqing's clothes, trying to climb on her: "Auntie~".

Xia Qingqing quickly picked her up and put her on her lap: "Little Orange is awake."

"Candy~", Little Orange pointed to her little mouth. Although she was young, she had a very good memory. She remembered that this pretty auntie had given her candy yesterday.

Xia Qingqing tapped her little nose: "You're such a little imp! Too much candy will hurt your teeth. Auntie will find you a toy."

As she spoke, she took out a set of building blocks from the system warehouse and placed it on the table: "Come on, Little Orange, how about playing with building blocks with Auntie?"

Little Orange's attention was immediately drawn to the colorful building blocks. She wiggled her little body in Xia Qingqing's arms and reached out to grab the blocks.

Xia Qingqing played with building blocks with Xiao Chengzi for more than half an hour, and her mood improved significantly.

However, children lack patience and soon lost interest in building blocks, starting to fuss about going out to play.

Xia Qingqing didn't dare to take Xiao Chengzi out by herself, so she turned around to look for Gu Yunshu, but after searching around, she couldn't find him anywhere.

"Sister Yunshu? That's strange, where did she go?" Xia Qingqing muttered softly.

Gu Yunshu and Xie Jing were nowhere to be seen, and Xie Yue had gone out on a mission early in the morning, leaving only her and Xiao Chengzi at home.

"Go away, go away!" Little Orange tugged at Xia Qingqing's trouser leg, her chubby little hand pointing frantically outside.

Seeing that he couldn't pull Xia Qingqing, the little guy started wailing at the top of his lungs again: "Waaah~ Waaah."

Xia Qingqing could only pick her up and coax her gently: "Little Chengzi, be good. We'll go out and play again when Mommy comes back. Auntie will give you some candy, okay?"

With the candy's comforting words, Little Orange finally calmed down.

Xia Qingqing secretly wiped the sweat from her forehead. It turned out that children really weren't so easy to take care of. When they were obedient, they were little angels, but when they threw a tantrum, they were little devils.

Meanwhile, Gu Yunshu took Xie Jing for a short time alone.

Xie Jing asked absentmindedly, "Should we go back?"

"Oh dear, Qingqing is watching over Xiaochengzi, she'll be fine," Gu Yunshu waved her hand dismissively, she still trusted Qingqing a lot.

The two of them had been busy taking care of their daughter and rarely had time alone. Now that someone had finally taken care of their daughter, she wanted to take Xie Jing out for some fresh air.

"I'm not worried about our daughter, I'm worried about Qingqing. Have you forgotten what kind of person our daughter is?" Xie Jing said helplessly.

Gu Yunshu paused, only then remembering her daughter's occasional uncontrollable supernatural abilities.