Tang Wan was carried by him to a simple open kitchen.

In reality, the manor was quite simple; it seemed that only the outer gate was open to visitors.

Everything around seemed old and worn, and there wasn't even much complete furniture.

However, it wasn't because Tang Wan used to make a living by scavenging garbage. If it were any other kid, they probably would have started making a fuss long ago.

Torus was also surprised by Tang Wan's calmness.

He had actually seen the child's photo in Lu Lin's WeChat Moments.

At the time, I just thought my good brother had found a kid to raise and play with.

However, this child was exceptionally good-looking, which made him a little envious.

It's so beautiful, I think it's okay to take it home and care for it for a while, right?

Torus had actually been thinking for hours about whether or not to snatch it, after all, his family had good genes, and none of his offspring were ugly.

Just that.

None of the kids in my family are easy to deal with.

Including himself.

He is very self-aware.

Seeing Tang Wan, who was neither crying nor making a fuss, Turus felt like he wanted to see his ten-year-old brother.

Stop crying and fussing all day about wanting to play racing games. Why don't you just obediently accept being fed?

As he thought about it, Tulus placed Tang Wan on the wooden table very close to his hand, then picked up a pink bear apron and prepared to cook.

But when he opened fire, he didn't forget to tell Tang Wan, "Sit still and don't be naughty."

Tang Wan nodded obediently, then kept her eyes fixed on Toulous's movements.

That look in his eyes was so focused, it greatly satisfied Toulous's desire to take care of his younger siblings.

He wore a smug expression on his face, but inside he was overjoyed.

Hehe, if I snatch her home and dress her in a grizzly bear coat, she'll be so cute!

Then let her roll around in the snow and take her skiing.

I'm much better at raising kids than Lu Lin!

Thinking about this, Toulous felt even happier and even started humming a little tune.

Since he didn't know what Tang Wan liked to eat, Tulus made a dish that couldn't go wrong.

He took out sausages and bread, fried them briefly, then picked them up and handed them to Tang Wan.

He even took the time to heat up a cup of milk for Tang Wan and placed it in front of her.

He said in broken Chinese, "Cut (eat)."

Every word carries the flavor of the local dialect.

Tang Wan didn't want to smile, but she couldn't help it, and a slight smile appeared on her face.

However, Torus did not realize that Tang Wan was laughing at him, and thought that Tang Wan liked the food.

He suddenly became excited, took out some pickled cucumbers from the refrigerator, put a few slices on Tang Wan's plate, and said, "The little brat can't eat too much."

Tang Wan nodded.

Reaching out from the panda's paw, it picked up the bread in front of it.

However, Toulous narrowed his eyes.

He had excellent eyesight and didn't miss the scar on Tang Wan's finger.

It's strange, how could such a small child get injured like this?

Torus knew a lot about scars, and he could tell at a glance that the wound on Tang Wan's hand was made by some kind of sharp weapon, as if someone wanted to cut off her finger!

But it didn't work.

Torus didn't think it was his good brother who did it; he just had some guesses because Lu Lin had suddenly adopted the child.

Suddenly, a half-finished glass of milk appeared in front of Toulouse.

A small hand held up the milk cup and placed it in front of him.

Turus didn't know what Tang Wan wanted to do, so he didn't make any move for the time being.

However, Tang Wan stretched her hand forward again and made a soft "ah" sound.

When Torus heard Tang Wan's voice, he was taken aback at first, then took the milk cup that Tang Wan handed him, raised his deep eyebrows and smiled extraordinarily.

"For me?"

"Ah!" Tang Wan nodded.

She saw that only one cup of milk had been heated, so she was sure that this strange brother hadn't made any for her. Tang Wan drank a little and then gave the rest to him.

Drinking alcohol will make your stomach feel uncomfortable.

I need to drink some milk to relieve the discomfort.

Tang Wan didn't know why she knew this knowledge.

Her memory was somewhat hazy.

It's just that I subconsciously dislike drinking.

But she didn't dislike this strange older brother, so she didn't want him to be upset.

The next second, she heard Toulous speak in that strange-sounding Chinese again.

"Call him Duo Duo (brother)."

Tang Wan didn't know what he wanted to do, she just imitated him by opening her mouth and saying "ah ah".

She has been called mute since she was old enough to understand.

She no longer minded people making fun of her physical defects.

As long as you don't care, you won't get hurt or sad.

Tang Wan knew that this kind of mentality was not good.

She had read many books and understood many principles, but in the face of helplessness, she chose a way of life that would not harm her.

She knew she was pessimistic, but she had no choice and no way to save herself.

Just surviving each day takes all her strength; she has no energy left to make a sound.

Strangely, the friends I've made recently don't seem to have noticed my "abnormality."

They consider themselves normal people.

How wonderful!

Tang Wan was happy and joyful.

How wonderful!

She is not a taciturn monster.

Even if the tone of a single word is not pleasant.

But they were willing to stop and listen to themselves "speak".

Sure enough, this strange older brother didn't laugh at him.

He simply shook his flamboyant white hair, his azure eyes as dreamlike and beautiful as the ocean Tang Wan had never seen before.

"No, it's Duoduo."

"Ahh!"

"Duoduo".

"Ahh!"

Finally, Toulous burst out laughing.

Tang Wan looked at Turus laughing so hard he was bent over, tilting his head like a well-behaved little kitten, completely bewildered.

Turus hugged Tang Wan tightly, ruffled her hair, and said, "Good girl, good girl."

His body temperature was very high. The moment he hugged Tang Wan, it was as if the warm sun dispelled the cold, the ice melted and the snow thawed, and spring flowers bloomed.

Tang Wan loves their smiles and vibrant lives.

Just get close to them and look at them.

Even I, a little blade of grass growing in a corner and ignored by everyone, seemed to feel the same sunlight and enjoy the same breeze as them at some point.

Even if it was just for a moment, it made her extremely happy.

She carefully placed the bread covered in sweet jam down, making sure the food on it didn't get on Toulous's clothes.

Then I silently recited it in my mind.

elder brother.

Brother Lu Lin.

Lu Ze, Gou Xi, Fu Wenzhi, Chen Shuo, and the names of those grandmothers.

She slowly lowered her eyelids, hiding her disappointment, and then rallied her spirits.

She longed so much to be able to call their names someday.

Using my lost voice, I want to make my own voice heard in this world that seems not to welcome me!