When the car arrived at the orphanage, Nan Zhi felt a little scared. Miao Miao Ji had been with her for a long time, but in the end, it was because of her car accident that it was gone forever. In addition, Shen Xingmian was the child that Shen Xingmian did not get to live with, but this child changed the ending for her, and also allowed her to return to the book and reunite with Shen Xingmian.

She felt grateful to him, yet also heartbroken for him. Throughout his life, Shen Sinan had lived for others, for Shen Xingmian, and for her. In this life, she hoped that Shen Sinan could be a happy and blessed child.

"Zhizhi, come down, we're here."

Shen Xingmian stood outside the car and reached out to help Nanzhi get out. Nanzhi suppressed her nervousness and unease, handed him her hand, and then got out of the car.

The orphanage director and staff were already waiting at the door. When Shen Xingmian came down, he respectfully greeted him, "Mr. Shen, what brings you here today?"

Clearly, the director was unaware of Shen Xingmian's intentions. He only said he would be coming today and didn't want any outsiders to disturb him. So today, apart from the children and staff, there was no one else at the orphanage, and the adoptions were postponed.

Shen Xingmian glanced at him and said calmly, "My wife wants to adopt a child here."

The director was taken aback at first, then surprised and delighted. If the children here were adopted by the head of the Shen family, wouldn't many people come to visit? Their orphanage would naturally become better and better, and the children would surely find a good home.

Since Shen Xingmian was coming to adopt, the director planned to select some bright and clever children for the two of them to choose from.

So when Shen Xingmian and Nan Zhi entered the orphanage, the director did not lead them directly to the children's play area, but instead had them sit in the waiting room and wait.

"I've sent someone to call the children. Please have some tea first."

The director treated the two of them with utmost respect and also made a point of sending someone to call over the good children from the orphanage, so that Shen Xingmian and his wife would not take their anger out on the orphanage for adopting a child with problems.

That's what the dean thought, but he didn't know that Nanzhi and the others had come with a purpose.

However, as a guest, Nan Zhi did not raise any objections at the moment, only thinking that when Chen Si Nan arrived later, she would definitely recognize her.

After waiting for a few minutes, the children were brought over; there were only thirty of them.

Nanzhi glanced around; they were all clean, big and small, with bright, sparkling eyes. Looking at Shen Xingmian and Nanzhi, she showed no fear, but rather anticipation, her eyes filled with hope and a longing to be adopted.

Nanzhi looked around and frowned. "Are these the only children? Aren't there any others?"

Upon hearing this, the dean's heart skipped a beat, but he dared not admit it or deny it. There happened to be a girl among them whom he had been taking care of, and this girl knew how to be grateful. So the dean changed the subject, "Madam Shen, these children are all very smart and clever, especially Xiao Xiao, who often helps me take care of the other children. Someone wanted to adopt her before, but unfortunately, she had bad luck. That family had an accident, so she has stayed with them until now."

As he spoke, the dean, a grown man, choked up, while the little girl looked at Nanzhi with teary eyes.

Even though it was just a child, Nanzhi could see a hint of calculation in her eyes. How could she possibly like a child like that?

"Where are the other children? We'll choose for ourselves."

Shen Xingmian's face darkened. Seeing the dean's actions, anyone who didn't understand his intentions would be a fool. Seeing that Shen Xingmian was already displeased, the dean, being observant, immediately said, "The remaining children are all problem children. Some are very naughty, and some are autistic. So, Mr. Shen, would you like to reconsider this place?"

Shen Xingmian shot him a cold glare, silencing the dean. He was startled; this was the head of the Shen family. He dared not say anything to dissuade him. "The other children are still playing in the yard."

"Shen Xingmian, let's go and see for ourselves."

Nan Zhi was also furious at this moment. This dean clearly categorized Shen Si Nan as a problematic child.

She stood up and spoke directly to Shen Xingmian.

Shen Xingmian nodded, took her hand, and led her out of the reception room and into the courtyard.

The dean was also sweating profusely and felt a chill of fear; he shouldn't have spoken up.

He quickly followed behind Shen Xingmian and the other person, heading towards the courtyard.

The other children were playing together. After walking for a while, you could faintly hear the children's laughter and play.

Nanzhi quickened her pace, hoping that this time, Chen Si Nan would play with the children instead of sitting alone in a corner.

Upon seeing them arrive, the children gathered together, staring curiously at Nan Zhi and Shen Xingmian. The two were dressed in bright and beautiful clothes, and were the most beautiful people they had ever seen.

Nan Zhi looked at each one, but did not see Shen Si Nan.

He couldn't help but turn to the director and ask, "Is that all? Aren't there any other children?"

The dean nodded. "That's all. These are the ones that just came into the room, plus the ones playing here. That's all."

Nanzhi roughly counted, and there were only forty-two children in total, but she still didn't see Chen Si Nan.

Nanzhi couldn't help but feel a little regretful. So, was she adopted by someone else?

Nanzhi thought about it carefully and remembered that Chen Sinan seemed to be called Ali in the orphanage.

So she asked, "Is there a child named Ali in your compound?"

The dean was taken aback at first, but then he understood that they had come to adopt Ali, who had already been adopted two years ago.

The director still remembered this child. He was very withdrawn and never played with other children or spoke. When the person who came to adopt him took a liking to him at first glance, the child didn't seem happy and remained indifferent. He was taken away just like that.

“Ali was adopted by a gentleman two years ago.”

Nan Zhi was stunned. She was adopted two years ago? At that time, she hadn't married Shen Xingmian yet and was still preparing for the World Championship.

Was she destined to be forever separated from Shen Sinan? But Nanzhi was unwilling to accept it. She looked at the dean and said, "Show us the information of the man who adopted him. We will go and see Ali later."

Seeing Nan Zhi's serious expression, the dean didn't dare to ask any more questions, immediately agreed, and went to find the document.

After all, it happened two years ago, and it will take some time to find the information.

Nan Zhi was clearly very anxious. Shen Xingmian reached out and pulled her to his side, comforting her, "If you want, we can go and find him."

"Sigh, being adopted only means we're too late, Shen Xingmian. What I'm really afraid of is that he's not doing well."

Nan Zhi raised her hand and pinched her brow. She felt indebted to Shen Si Nan, touched, and fond of him. After all, the Meow Meow Machine was the medium that connected her and Shen Xing Mian. But now, she could only sigh that they were destined to be apart.