Chapter 86 I Don't Want to See You Become Pitiful: Little Brother Needs to Serve His Older Brother, Give Me a Leg Massage

Should I hold him while he sleeps?

Su Jinmu looked at Li Xin lying next to her with a puzzled expression.

Will holding him while he sleep make him less afraid?

Su Jinmu's lips curled down, her chubby cheeks soft and sweet, and she shook her head, "No, it's hot, I'll get hot if you hold me."

Li Xin turned to the side, wearing Su Jinmu's pajamas and covered with Su Jinmu's blanket. He stretched his hand forward slightly, his expression gentle and completely non-aggressive.

With the air of someone who couldn't sleep in an unfamiliar place, she asked slowly and earnestly, "I can't sleep. If it's hot, can't we turn on the air conditioner?"

Su Jinmu pursed her lips, "Sleeping with the air conditioner on will give me a headache, I don't want to."

Li Xin stared at the child's face, her soft lips pressed together, rosy and tender, her eyes clear and beautiful, and shook her head in refusal.

As he moved, a faint, sweet fragrance wafted over, refreshing and pleasant, seeping into his blood.

Li Xin felt somewhat disoriented and anxious.

They wanted to pull the child over and put their head close to the crook of his neck to sniff.

But he didn't want to scare the children.

The little dumpling is white and tender, and its soft flesh is bouncy to the touch.

He didn't want to scare the child.

Seeing Su Jinmu's insistence, Li Xin lowered his gaze, nodded, and obediently closed his eyes.

The main lights in the room were off, leaving only a bedside lamp, its light dim.

Su Jinmu looked at the person next to him. Li Xin was huddled in the quilt, lying on his side facing him, motionless, with his hands neatly tucked in front of him.

She looked a little reserved, lying stiffly and awkwardly on her side.

Her eyelashes kept trembling.

I couldn't fall asleep for a long time.

Su Jinmu: "..."

Are you that scared?

Are you having trouble sleeping in a new bed?

Su Jinmu thought about it; when he went to Jiang Jing's house, he sometimes had trouble sleeping in the same bed.

If I can't sleep at night, I get a headache the next day. Then I sleep during the day, and then I can't sleep at night anymore, and then I get a headache even more during the day.

Su Jinmu: "..."

Su Jinmu raised her hand, pinched Li Xin's eyelashes with her fingertips, and gently tugged at them.

Are you asleep?

Li Xin quickly opened his eyes, his eyelids trembling slightly as he stared at the child nearby. "No."

Su Jinmu: "..."

Su Jinmu pouted, looking somewhat displeased. After thinking for a moment, she raised her chin, stretched out her two short arms, and revealed her embrace.

"I'm kind, so I'll let you hold me while you sleep."

Li Xin paused for a moment, reacted for two seconds, then his eyelashes fluttered, and he quickly darted forward.

Instead of rushing into the child's arms, she tucked his arms into her own and hugged him tightly.

Everything that Li Xin touched was soft. This little dumpling didn't look fat, so why was it so soft all over? He didn't dare to use any force.

Li Xin smiled, leaned closer and took a few deep breaths, suppressing his movements, and gently nuzzled him.

"Thank you."

So soft-hearted.

Su Jinmu raised her chin and hummed twice.

Li Xin held the person in his arms, feeling the faint fragrance in their breath, which caused a sharp pain in his throat muscles.

Logically, he should have quickly put the child to sleep and then gone to eat something.

But for some reason, Li Xin found himself reluctant to let go of the soft little bundle of joy, his arms tightening around the baby, holding him firmly.

I moved closer and rubbed against it.

Su Jinmu thought he was scared, so she patted him with a righteous air and said, "Go to sleep."

"Mmm." Li Xin closed his eyes.

Su Jinmu slept very well, falling asleep as soon as she closed her eyes and not getting enough sleep until it was fully light. She rubbed her eyes and sat up.

But he strained, strained—

Why didn't he sit up?

Su Jinmu looked around in confusion and found an arm draped over him. It was also a child, but the child was incredibly strong and was holding him tightly, making it impossible for him to get up.

Su Jinmu: "..."

Well, considering he's new here and still a bit scared of unfamiliar beds, Su Jinmu generously didn't hold it against him.

Su Jinmu thought Li Xin would be fine after one night of fear, but to her surprise, Li Xin remained tense and afraid the whole time.

I need to hold him while he sleeps at night, and cling to him during the day. I eat next to him and play games with him by his side.

Su Jinmu could touch him with a simple gesture, and then, with a slight hint of displeasure, Li Xin's dark eyes would droop, making him look pitiful, and he would obediently take two steps back.

Su Jinmu: "..."

I'm warning you, all these pitiful tricks he used to play are just old ones he's outdated and no longer uses when asking his mom and dad for snacks.

He could tell.

This savior seems to have some ulterior motives.

Su Jinmu looked at Li Xin warily with her clear, large eyes.

In the middle of the night, Su Jinmu woke up inexplicably. The nightlight in the bedroom was still on. He blinked, still feeling sleepy and groggy.

Suddenly I felt a strange sensation in my hand.

It's soft.

Su Jinmu looked down and saw that Li Xin was lying down low, holding his hand, his fingers encircling it, squeezing and kneading it in his palm, deforming the soft flesh on the back of his hand slightly.

Li Xin laughed, lowered his head, and rubbed his nose and cheek against the back of his hand.

Then she laughed even harder.

Its pupils were pitch black, but its lips were scarlet.

In the dim light of the night lamp, it was as if he were about to be swallowed whole.

Su Jinmu: "!!!"

Your savior has ulterior motives!

He wants to eat children!

Su Jinmu's long eyelashes trembled. Seeing that Li Xin was about to raise his head, he quickly closed his eyes, lay softly and motionless, letting Li Xin hold his hand.

Li Xin pressed her cheek against his palm again.

The next day, Li Xin was called back home by his mother. The moment Su Jinmu saw the Xu family's door close, she quickly got up, rushed to her parents' room, and pushed the door open.

"Mother."

Su Han and Xu Sibai were chatting inside and didn't hear it for a moment.

Su Han frowned slightly. "Song Xunyou wants to take Li Xin back."

Su Jinmu: "!!!"

Okay, okay! Li Xin won't be allowed to stay here anymore!

Su Jinmu's eyes lit up, and her smile curved upwards.

Xu Sibai handed Su Han a small cake and asked, "The Li family is frantically searching for them, mother and son. They've almost found this neighborhood. Once they take Li Xin back, will they still be living here?"

“I’ve already asked.” Su Han took a bite of her cake. “Song Xunyou is still living here, but the child is too young. I’m afraid that if things get out of hand, Li Cunru will resort to any means and hurt the child.”

"So I plan to send Li Xin away first."

"Send them away?"

Xu Sibai looked puzzled and casually massaged Su Han's legs. "Where should I take it?"

“The Li family is powerful, and it’s not safe for them anywhere, so just to be on the safe side…” Su Han stretched out her legs and said slowly, “I plan to send Li Xin to an orphanage to avoid trouble for a while.”

Xu Sibai paused, "Oh dear, that's going to be tough. An orphanage can never compare to home."

Su Jinmu was by the door. He was small and squatted down by the door, very inconspicuous. When he heard his parents talking, his head buzzed.

Is Li Xin going to be sent to an orphanage?

Not long ago, he went to an orphanage with his parents to visit the children. The children there were very thin, and there was nothing good to eat or play with. They were all very pitiful.

Su Jinmu felt a little soft-hearted and nudged her head against the door, making a slight noise. Su Han and Xu Sibai inside quickly looked over, "Mumu? What's wrong?"

Su Jinmu's lips turned down, and she whined, her eyes watery, "I don't want Li Xin to go to the orphanage."

"Mom, Dad, I'm home! Li Xin is here."

At the same time, a sound came from outside. Xu Yu went outside to ride her bike back and saw Li Xin about to knock on the door, so she brought him in.

As I entered the house, I overheard Su Jinmu's words.

Li Xin paused for a moment, then walked behind Su Jinmu.

Su Han came over, patted her youngest son's head, picked him up from the ground, and looked at Li Xin, "What did your mother say?"

Li Xin looked up. "Mom asked me to come and get my things. Once I'm all packed, she's taking me somewhere else."

This "other place" naturally refers to the orphanage.

Su Jinmu's eyes quickly welled up with tears, rippling like a spring lake, her future beauty already quite evident.

He held onto Li Xin's hand tightly.

Li Xin paused, then looked at him with an ambiguous expression.

...Su Jinmu.

"Then let's discuss it further as adults."

Xu Sibai patted the children's heads, "You guys go inside and play first, we'll make a phone call."

Su Jinmu pulled Li Xin back to the bedroom. Li Xin cooperated throughout, letting him pull him around.

Upon entering the bedroom, Su Jinmu's eyes were still moist and sparkling. Li Xin raised his hand, gently rubbed his eyes with his fingertips to wipe away the tears, and pursed his lips.

Why don't you kick me out?

He can sense when a child wants him to leave.

He can sense when you're on guard.

Su Jinmu pursed her lips.

He wanted Li Xin to leave. If Li Xin was going back to his mother, he would kick him out without hesitation. But if he was sent to an orphanage...

Su Jinmu hesitated, reluctant, "I don't want to see you become pitiful."

The people in the orphanage were all very thin.

Li Xin was startled, his brain throbbed, and his ears tingled. He stared intently at Su Jinmu.

"..."

Su Jinmu turned her gaze away, not wanting to look at him.

Although Li Xin was suspected of having ulterior motives, he was still his savior.

He's not the kind of ungrateful, black-hearted glutinous rice ball.

He, Su Jinmu, is Bai Xin.

Su Jinmu raised her chin and snorted.

Li Xin stood there for a while, staring at the little dumpling, then stepped forward, took his wrist, gently hugged him, and nuzzled his shoulder.

Such a soft child.

How can he be so soft-hearted? He's easily fooled. No wonder human traffickers are targeting him.

Li Xin nudged him.

“Clatter.”

"Wood--"

Su Han poked her head in, saw the two children huddled together inside, then withdrew, smiled, and said softly, not wanting to disturb the children's conversation, "Li Xin isn't leaving for now, so Mu Mu can rest assured."

After she finished speaking, she gently closed the door, smiled silently, and turned to leave.

Li Xin was momentarily dazed. They weren't leaving? He could live with Su Jinmu? Was that so nice?

Su Jinmu accepted it quickly, her eyes crinkling into a smile as she pushed Li Xin away a little.

But Li Xin still held his wrist tightly, not letting go, clinging to him like a glued object, his eyes dark, with that look of someone who wanted to devour a child.

Su Jinmu: "..."

Su Jinmu's expression tightened, and her face became serious and solemn. "I'm not doing this out of kindness by not sending you away."

"You have to listen to me. Do whatever I tell you to do. Let go of my grip when I tell you to let go."

Li Xin: "..."

Li Xin didn't seem to want the latter option, but he still obediently nodded.

Su Jinmu immediately became happy, proudly raised her chin, and chuckled.

Li Xin stared at the little white ball in front of him, his hands itching. His eyes darted around, and suddenly he reached out and grabbed Su Jinmu's sleeve, then pressed the collar button and unbuttoned it.

Su Jinmu: "?!"

Su Jinmu covered his hand, bewildered, "What are you doing?"

Li Xin smiled slightly, looking sincere, docile, and obedient. "It's hot, let me help you take off your coat."

“I will listen to you. I will do what you ask me to do, and I will also do what you don’t explicitly tell me to do.”

Li Xin laughed, his eyes shining brightly, "I'll make sure you're happy, refreshed, and carefree."

Su Jinmu: "...?"

This statement seems a bit strange, yet it also seems to make sense.

The gist is that Li Xin will listen to him... right?

Su Jinmu thought for a moment, then stroked her chin and nodded seriously, "Okay, what day were you born?"

Li Xin gave the date, and Su Jinmu did the math and exclaimed in surprise, "That's a month younger than me!"

Li Xin is taller than him, yet younger! How dare he?! Maybe he should just go to the orphanage and starve for a few days.

"Call me brother." Su Jinmu pouted.

Li Xin obediently responded, "Brother."

Su Jinmu felt a little better, picked up a small cake from the side, tore it open and took a bite.

I suddenly realized that it was the same as the one in my mother's room.

Su Jinmu looked at the little cake, remembered seeing it in her mother's room, sat down on the carpet by the bed, stretched out her two short legs, and gave the order.

"Younger brother should serve his older brother and massage my legs."

Li Xin quickly went over and pinched the soft, bouncy calf with her fingertips. It felt great to the touch.

He wasn't unwilling, just curious, "Who told you the younger brother was going to massage the older brother's legs?"

"???"

Su Jinmu looked bewildered. "I see Dad taking care of Mom like this."

Li Xin: "!!"

Li Xin's hands didn't stop moving, and his ears suddenly turned red.

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