Xie Huaiye grasped Yan Ning's hand. "Come on, come home with me. From now on, my home will be your home."

Yan Ning nodded and followed him into the car.

She felt completely drained of energy.

The tears have all dried up, leaving only a dull ache in my chest.

From this day forward, she will no longer have a father or mother in this world...

And those so-called relatives.

They would only criticize her for not saving her father.

"Xie Huaiye".

Her voice was hoarse as she said, "I didn't save my dad, did I really do something wrong...?"

Xie Huaiye turned to look at her and said seriously, "You did nothing wrong. I know everything about your family. Your father killed your mother, so it's right that you didn't save him."

"Besides, he has been sick for a long time, and even if he is saved, he won't last long."

Yan Ning buried her face in her knees and sobbed softly:

"But... I'm still so sad..."

Xie Huaiye gently patted her back: "It will be alright, I promise."

The car slowly drove into the Xie family villa.

Xie Heng was already waiting at the door.

Seeing Yan Ning's red and swollen eyes, he quickly pulled his son aside and whispered:

What happened?

Xie Huaiye explained in a low voice: "Her father passed away, and her grandfather forced her to save people, but she refused, and as a result, she was blamed by the whole family."

Xie Heng sighed: "These people are really... how could they treat a young girl like this?"

He turned to Yan Ning and gave her a warm smile:

"Yan Ning, this is your home from now on, don't be shy."

Xie Heng specially had his servants decorate the garden.

He even cooked dinner himself.

Yan Ning was sitting on the sofa in a daze when Xie Huaiye suddenly walked over and gently called to her:

"Yan Ning, dinner's ready."

She followed him blankly into the garden.

I was immediately stunned by the sight before me—

Strings of small lanterns swayed gently in the breeze.

Decorate the garden to make it warm and bright.

Xie Heng was standing in front of the barbecue grill, carefully turning the meat skewers.

Fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

Xiao Zhuo busied herself setting out the tableware.

As soon as she saw Yan Ning, she skipped over and ran to grab her hand.

"Sister Yanning, come quick! Daddy baked lots of delicious food for you!"

Yan Ning looked at Xie Heng in surprise: "Uncle Xie, why are you grilling the meat yourself?"

Xie Heng chuckled and wiped his sweat: "Isn't this to make Yan Ning feel like she's home?"

"Come and try Uncle's cooking, I guarantee it'll be crispy on the outside and tender on the inside!"

Xie Huaiye carefully pulled out a chair for Yan Ning.

Xiao Zhu couldn't wait to put several skewers of grilled meat on her plate.

"Dad, is this okay? How about we get the chef instead?"

Xie Huaiye looked at his father's slightly awkward movements and was a little worried.

"Tsk, you underestimate your dad, don't you?"

Xie Heng was unconvinced and fanned the charcoal fire twice with his fan:

"Barbecue is all about the heat and the thought behind it! Back in my day..."

Before he could finish speaking...

Perhaps those two slaps were too forceful.

A few sparks exploded with a "poof".

A small cluster of flames suddenly shot up from the embers.

It just happened to burn the chicken wings in Xie Heng's hand!

"Ouch!"

Xie Heng was startled by the sudden attack.

My hand slipped, and I almost threw the whole skewer into the charcoal pile.

He hurriedly took a step back.

He subconsciously touched his eyebrows, which weren't burned, looking a bit disheveled.

"Dad! Are you alright?"

Xie Huaiye immediately stood up and walked over in a few steps, his tone filled with concern and a hint of amusement:

"Let me do it, you go and rest."

Xiao Zhuo giggled beside him, "Daddy's turned into a red-faced Guan Gong!"

Yan Ning watched this scene unfold.

A glimmer of light seemed to shine through my previously depressed mood.

Their gazes followed the direction.

Xie Heng blushed, especially when he saw Yan Ning looking at him.

He immediately tried to remain calm, cleared his throat twice, and firmly pushed his son away with a wave of his hand:

"Get out of here! It was an accident, purely an accident! The mark of a great general is to remain calm under pressure. Watch how I perform from here on out!"

He gripped the grill tongs tightly again, as if he were holding some important authority.

They focused even more intently on the meat skewers.

His serious expression made it seem like he wasn't grilling meat.

Rather, it is about creating a meticulous work of art.

After a while, Xie Heng finally announced triumphantly that the mission was accomplished.

He placed several skewers of grilled pork belly and grilled mushrooms, which looked quite appetizing, on Yan Ning's plate.

His eyes were filled with anticipation, yet also a hint of barely perceptible nervousness.

"Come, Yanning, try your uncle's cooking! It's absolutely crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the aroma will waft for miles!"

Yan Ning was under the piercing gaze of Xie family father and sons.

I picked up a skewer, carefully blew on it, and then took a small bite.

She was mentally prepared.

However, the moment she took a bite, her eyes widened in slight surprise.

The pork belly was grilled to perfection.

Crispy on the edges, tender on the inside, perfectly seasoned, and with a hint of caramelized flavor.

Surprisingly delicious!

"How about it?"

Xie Heng asked nervously, while Xie Huaiye and Xiao Zhuo watched with bated breath.

Yan Ning raised her head, a genuine smile appearing on her face, and nodded:

"Mmm, Uncle Xie, it's really delicious, it smells amazing."

"Hahaha! I knew it!"

Xie Heng immediately beamed with pride, looking at his son like a child who had won a battle:

"Look! Your dad's got some skills after all! Yan Ning, eat as much as you like, there's plenty!"

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