Taking advantage of his momentary daze, Ning Qing rushed in and forcefully took control of the situation.

In the courtyard, Shu Yun was walking when a head appeared on the wall.

"Xiaoyun, Xiaoyun."

Upon seeing that it was Zhou Yi, Shu Yun snorted coldly and left without looking back.

Seeing that Shu Yun was ignoring him, Zhou Yi, who was on the wall, called out urgently.

"Xiaoyun, Xiaoyun, come back. Listen to what Brother Yi said. Brother Yi really didn't mean it at the door. I was just afraid that you would be kidnapped by human traffickers, so I was in a hurry to report it to the authorities..."

Shu Yun turned to look at him and spoke solemnly.

"No one can bully my brother."

Zhou Yi: "Yeah, I know, I didn't mean to... Oh, no, I wouldn't dare to bully your brother!"

Shu Yun looked up at him.

"My brother is someone I swore to protect for the rest of my life, and I will not allow anyone to bully him."

Zhou Yi quickly replied.

"Yes, I know."

"But Xiaoyun, can a little girl like you protect your brother?"

Upon hearing this, Shu Yun's little face scrunched up like a bun.

Yes, how should I protect my brother?

Seeing her troubled expression, Zhou Yi's eyes flashed with a sly glint.

"Xiaoyun, look at you, a little girl, you can't protect your brother. How about this, let Brother Yi protect your brother with you?"

Shu Yun looked at him thoughtfully, "But... you're not tall enough! How can you protect my brother with me?"

Zhou Yi straightened his small body.

"I'm not tall enough now because I'm still young. When I grow up, I'll definitely be tall and strong, and I'll be able to protect you and your brother."

Seeing Shu Yun's doubtful expression, it was clear she didn't believe him.

Zhou Yi, keep up the good work.

"How about this, from now on I'll eat three bowls of rice at each meal."

"That way you can grow up faster and taller, and you can protect your brother sooner, okay?"

Shu Yun sized up Zhou Yi. "Are you sure that eating three bowls of rice at every meal will really make you grow very tall?"

Zhou Yi nodded repeatedly, giving her an affirmative answer.

"Absolutely! Just wait, I'm going back to eat right now."

Shu Yun nodded.

"Then you should eat more so you can grow up quickly."

The I Ching says, "Good."

When Ning Qing stepped out of the room again, it was already evening.

At the dining table, Shu Yun noticed that the seat next to Ning Qing was empty.

"Brother, where is my sister-in-law? Isn't she eating?"

Ning Qing thought of someone she had tormented quite a bit, and a slight smile appeared on her lips.

He's tired and is sleeping right now.

"Let's eat first."

Shu Yun nodded, picked up her chopsticks, and began to eat.

But in her heart she couldn't help thinking: My brother-in-law looks pretty fierce, but he doesn't seem to be in good health!

I didn't do anything this afternoon, and now I'm too tired to get out of bed!

How come she's even more delicate than her brother?

But this is for the best, since my sister-in-law, who is physically weak, definitely can't beat my brother.

After finishing her meal, Ning Qing carried the porridge that Aunt Liu had just cooked back to her room.

"Honey, dinner's ready."

Meng Zhengxi opened her eyes and saw Ning Qing sitting by the bed.

She glared at him fiercely.

This person really pushed himself to his limits in the afternoon.

I'll have to get my revenge someday!

Ning Qing smiled slightly and scooped a spoonful of porridge to his lips.

"The temperature of this porridge is just right, open your mouth."

Meng Zhengxi glared at Ning Qing fiercely, then snatched the bowl from his hand and drank it herself.