After they hooked their pinkies and pressed their handprints, Qingtian finally whispered, "I just woke up and found my parents weren't there, and my bedding wasn't the same as usual. I thought I'd been abducted and sold to someone else's home."

When Qingtian said this, he had a look of having given it his all.

She thought Ye Changrui would laugh at her after hearing this, saying that he didn't even recognize his own house and thought he was abducted while sleeping on his own kang.

Who knew that Ye Changrui didn't smile at all, and even showed a look of pity. He reached out and hugged Qingtian in his arms, touched her head very seriously and explained: "Today, my uncle and aunt, my parents, my third uncle and aunt went to the river to wash clothes and bedding after breakfast.

"Before she left, Auntie asked me to look after you, but I was afraid that I would disturb you by reciting the lesson, so I stayed in the outer room. It wasn't intentional that I shouldn't be with you.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here. I'll protect you and will never let you be abducted by human traffickers."

Although Ye Changrui was young, he spoke the last few words with extreme solemnity, as if he was making a very important oath.

"Well, big brother, when I saw you come in just now, I suddenly felt less scared!" Qingtian looked up at him and said, "I know big brother will definitely protect me."

After hearing his sister's words, Ye Changrui was like a fish that had seen water again. He instantly regained his energy and became lively again.

His previous frustration disappeared and he smiled from ear to ear.

As soon as Old Mrs. Ye entered the room with the hot meal, she saw Ye Changrui's expression.

"What are you doing, grinning like a fool.

"If you're hungry too, come and eat some more with Sunny."

"Grandma, I'm not hungry!" Ye Changrui still couldn't suppress his smile, "I'll just watch my sister eat!"

Old Madam Ye placed the food on the kang table. She was really disgusted with her grandson's silly look and said, "Okay, I'll go prepare lunch. You can eat here under the sunny sky!"

"Don't let her eat too much, otherwise she won't be able to finish her lunch."

"Grandma, don't worry, I will take good care of my sister." Ye Changrui immediately restrained his smile and said seriously.

Old Madam Ye looked at him suspiciously, took two steps forward, touched his forehead and said, "What's wrong with this child? He doesn't have a fever!"