The two had just stepped onto the steps leading to the gate.

The heavy, carved door was suddenly pushed open from the inside!

"elder sister!!"

A cute little cannonball suddenly shot out, its target clear: Yan Ning!

"Xiao Zhuo!"

Yan Ning squatted down in surprise and opened her arms.

Xiao Zhuo buried her face in Yan Ning's arms.

He hugged Yan Ning's neck, nuzzling his face against the crook of her neck, his voice sweet and soft:

"Sister, sister! I miss you so much! I can't sleep because I miss you so much!"

He tilted his little face up, his big eyes sparkling as he looked at Yan Ning, then glanced at Xie Huaiye beside him, pouting slightly.

"Brother, you're so slow! I've been waiting for ages!"

Xie Huaiye looked at his younger brother who was clinging to Yan Ning, shook his head helplessly, but his eyes were full of smiles.

He reached out and ruffled Xiao Zhu's hair.

Her tone was gentle, without her even realizing it: "Alright, let your sister in quickly, it's cold outside."

Xiao Zhuo immediately took Yan Ning's hand and chattered away:

"Sister, come in quickly! I asked Auntie to make lots and lots of delicious food! There's sweet and sour pork ribs, which you like!"

Yan Ning was touched by Xiao Zhuo's enthusiasm and smiled as he led her inside.

"Okay, okay, thank you, Xiaozhuo."

When passing by Xie Huaiye.

She looked up and smiled at him, the warm yellow light reflecting on her face.

Her smile was bright and warm.

Xie Huaiye was stunned.

He watched as the two figures, one tall and one short, disappeared into the bright light inside the door, a very heartwarming scene.

A gentle ripple quietly spread across his eyes.

This... seems pretty good too.