With Feng Guang around, no one in the class dared to bully Xiao You, so Ji Mian was quite at ease about that. However, as a new transfer student, he had to rely on himself for everything. Fortunately, compared to these aristocratic children who were well protected by their parents, Ji Mian, who had grown up in harsh conditions, had many ways to sell you out and still make you count the money for him.

Upon receiving news that the two new children were doing well at school, Xia Chao instructed the housekeeper to take away all the information gathered from the investigation in his study.

Before the butler left, Xia Chao asked, "Does Feng Guang like them very much?"

"Yes, Miss has been much happier these past few days."

"What does the housekeeper think of these two children?"

"The younger one is just an ordinary child, but the older one is outstanding in every way."

"Isn't excellence good?"

The butler, who was over fifty years old, sighed, "It's because it's too perfect that it's abnormal."

“Yes…” A flash of lightning outside the window made Xia Chao’s profile look even colder and harder. “No matter what kind of person he is, once he realizes that he is a threat to Feng Guang, then he has no value in the Xia family.”

It's just a toy to accompany the scenery; a toy should only fulfill its function as a toy.

The rain outside was pouring down harder, and the thunder was getting louder.

After taking a shower, Ji Mian opened the bathroom door and came out. He saw the blankets on the bed rolled up and said with a helpless smile, "Xiao You, why aren't you in your own room?"

“Brother…” The person huddled under the covers poked their head out and said aggrievedly, “It’s me.”

He was slightly taken aback. "Feng Guang, what are you doing in my room?"

I want to sleep here tonight.

Ji Mian walked to the bedside. "Aren't you afraid you'll have nightmares?"

"I...I watched a really scary TV series a few days ago."

"Then what?"

"On a night of thunder and lightning, the female ghost appeared..."

As if to mark the occasion, another bolt of lightning struck outside.

Ji Mian said with distress, "But I'm also afraid of female ghosts, what should I do?"

“It’s okay…” She stretched out a small hand from under the covers and tightly grasped his big hand. “I have short legs and run slowly. The female ghost will eat me first, and then brother can escape quickly.”

Ji Mian's expression froze for a moment, then she quickly blurted out, "Are you an idiot?"

"What did my brother say..." Just then, a clap of thunder rang out, drowning out his voice.

Ji Mian paused, "It's nothing, I was just thinking about what it means to be fearless in the face of glory."

"I'm not scared now that my brother is here." Her clear eyes seemed to sparkle like stars. "Brother, can I stay here for just one night... just one night?"

Ji Mian considered the consequences of kicking her out and dismissed the idea. He said helplessly, "You can't kick off the covers or move around while sleeping. Can you do that?"

"Yes! I can sleep very quietly!" Her eyes curved into crescents as she rolled over into the bed, leaving him the outer space.

Ji Mian turned off the light, got into bed, and said before closing her eyes, "Just tonight."

He had his back turned, and after a moment, he felt the person on the other side cautiously approaching him. Then, he felt her fingers gently grab the back of his clothes. The movement was very subtle, probably because she was afraid he would notice, but she also needed to grab something to feel at ease.

Undeniably, when faced with a girl like this, his long-dormant conscience seemed to begin to stir again.