"This is?"

Ren Zhaodi looked at Lin Zhaoyue with questioning eyes, asking about the thing on Yue'er's chest.

"Pretty sister, I have a congenital heart disease. This is the tube that was inserted during the surgery."

Yue'er said to Ren Zhaodi indifferently.

"..." Ren Zhaodi raised her hand and patted her head affectionately, "Where are you two planning to go?"

"I don't know yet." Lin Zhaoyue initially planned to take Yue'er to the movies, but the little girl didn't seem to have any favorite movies at that age, so she hadn't decided where to go yet.

"Let's go to the amusement park! I happen to be free this afternoon, so I'll come with you."

As Ren Zhaodi spoke, she gestured for Lin Zhaoyue to drive.

Lin Zhaoyue had just gotten her driver's license and was completely unfamiliar with driving.

"The car is easy to drive; just step on the gas and it's off." Ren Zhaodi directed from the passenger seat, while Yue'er in the back rolled the window all the way down and excitedly peered out. Riding in a car is so comfortable.

"Don't be so nervous. Neither of us passengers are scared, but you're incredibly nervous," Ren Zhaodi teased.

Lin Zhaoyue practically lay on the steering wheel while driving, adjusting her seat extremely forward. Her legs were clearly longer than Ren Zhaodi's, but she was simply not a skilled driver.

"You get more and more familiar with driving the more you drive."

As Ren Zhaodi spoke from the side, Lin Zhaoyue became so nervous that her back started to sweat, and her palms, which were gripping the steering wheel, were also covered in sweat.

"Don't speak."

Lin Zhaoyue told Ren Zhaodi to "shut up" with a serious expression.

Ren Zhaodi simply told him to shut up.

Yue'er's eyes sparkled as she looked out the car window the whole time.

The amusement park is located in the city center and was developed a few years ago. This is Lin Zhaoyue's first time here. Ren Zhaodi directed her to park the car, and Lin Zhaoyue leaned back in her seat and patted her chest, feeling a little nauseous.

Feeling nauseous?

Lin Zhaoyue asked with concern.

"A bit. Your constant acceleration and braking made me nauseous." Ren Zhaodi frowned, got out of the car and rested for a while, feeling better after breathing in the fresh air. "I'll go buy tickets."

The amusement park tickets weren't expensive, and Yue'er had a great time. Lin Zhaoyue and Ren Zhaodi followed her at a respectful distance.

"You mean, she snuck out to see you today? That kid's got some ideas."

Ren Zhaodi said softly, "She is more mature than other children her age, unlike others her age."

"Her age was fake from the start." The orphanage set her age based on the day she entered the orphanage.

Lin Zhaoyue looked at Yue'er with mixed feelings. "I originally thought about adopting her. This child is pitiful. She was abandoned when she was only a few months old. Her irresponsible parents left her nothing. Apart from congenital heart disease, it is a miracle that she has survived until now."

"..." Ren Zhaodi remained silent for a long time before suddenly speaking, "Can I adopt her? I will cover her living expenses and medical treatment costs."

"Really?" Lin Zhaoyue turned to look at Ren Zhaodi in astonishment, somewhat incredulous. "Are you sure you want to adopt her? This is not a joke. Adoption requires taking on responsibility and obligations. She has already been abandoned once, and she cannot be abandoned a second time."

"You know I'll never have my own children in this lifetime, so of course I'm serious about what I'm saying."

Ren Zhaodi said in a calm voice, "I have some savings now. I'm just saving the money anyway, so who else would I spend it on? Besides, I feel that I have a special connection with this young lady."

If Ren Zhaodi is willing to adopt Yue'er, that would certainly be a good thing. However, she should also be prepared that Yue'er's congenital heart disease is very serious and may never be cured.

Lin Zhaoyue will not tell Yue'er about this for the time being, and Ren Zhaodi also needs time to think it over carefully.

[As expected, only women can sympathize with other women.]

When Ren Zhaodi saw Yue'er, she was actually seeing herself as a child.

An unhappy childhood requires a lifetime to heal. Ren Zhaodi adopting Yue'er might not be a bad thing; the two can keep each other company.

[Yue'er has a congenital heart condition; she could die at any moment. Even pets develop feelings for cats and dogs, let alone a living person. If something were to happen to her, how heartbroken would Ren Zhaodi be?]

We should focus on the present and not worry about the future; that would be too exhausting.

[...]

Today is the happiest birthday Yue'er has ever had in her life. She has Lin Zhaoyue on her left and Ren Zhaodi on her right.

Lin Zhaoyue drove Yue'er back to the hospital first, explained the situation to the nurse, and then drove back to the compound.

Ren Zhaodi has sobered up considerably and can drive home by herself.

Lin Zhaoyue repeatedly reminded her to be careful on the road, "Be careful on the road, and don't drink so much alcohol in the future, it's bad for your health."

"I'll go to the orphanage to handle Yue'er's matter tomorrow. I'm serious," Ren Zhaodi repeated.

Lin Zhaoyue nodded. "Okay."

Adoption nowadays requires virtually no paperwork, so Ren Zhaodi is relieved now that she has made her decision.

But surprisingly, Yue'er disagreed.

Lin Zhaoyue frowned, feeling it was necessary to talk to Yue'er.

We need to understand the reasons first, and then "prescribe the right medicine".

When Yue'er saw Lin Zhaoyue arrive, she happily called out, "Sister, how do you think my drawing is?"

Lin Zhaoyue smiled and said, "It's beautiful. Yue'er has a great talent for drawing. You should study hard and you can apply to an art academy in the future."

"Sister, I'm just drawing for fun." Yue'er hadn't thought about going to university. For someone like her, just surviving was already a great achievement.

"Yue'er, you should know why your sister came to see you this time. Why are you unwilling?"

Lin Zhaoyue's voice was gentle, "Hmm? Do you not like Sister Zhaodi? Or is there some other reason? You don't want to talk to the aunties at the orphanage, but would you like to talk to me instead?"

"Sister Zhaoyue, didn't you tell Sister Zhaodi about my illness?"

In Yue'er's view, others simply do not understand what congenital heart disease means. Of course she likes Sister Zhaodi, and that is why she cannot harm her.

"She told me! She knows about you." Lin Zhaoyue nodded slightly and said.

"Does she know that my illness will cost a lot of money? Does she know that I don't have long to live?"

Yue'er continued to ask.

Lin Zhaoyue opened her mouth, "Don't think nonsense here. Sister Zhaodi is rich. She decided to adopt you after careful consideration. You don't need to worry about living expenses or medical expenses in the future. She will take care of them."

"Sister, you know I'm not just imagining things here, these are all facts!"

Yue'er is currently in the hospital. The clinical research is under contract, and she can receive treatment for free.

Once adopted, someone will need to cover the costs of future surgeries and medical expenses, which is no small sum.

"Yue'er, I understand what you mean."

Lin Zhaoyue understood that Yue'er was sensible.

She was unwilling because she didn't want to burden anyone.