Nan Zhi's eyes widened suddenly. When she first learned that she was here and that her name was Mu Xiyue, she felt a mix of emotions, but she didn't think much of it.
I just assumed it was because she shared the same name as the girl Shen Xingmian liked in the book.
But now that Gu Ying said that, Nan Zhi suddenly realized that this sentence was very much related to her.
Looking at Gu Ying, Nan Zhi's previous guess suddenly became clear; it was truly astonishing.
What's your brother's name?
Nan Zhi suddenly asked a question, and Gu Ying looked at her suspiciously, her eyes immediately showing a hint of wariness.
They were just acquaintances, and no matter how good Sister Xixi was, he couldn't let her hurt his brother.
Nanzhi realized her rashness and laughed:
"I was just asking, maybe we'll meet someday, that way we won't be strangers."
Upon hearing this, Gu Ying's expression relaxed slightly. Thinking that it wouldn't hurt to know his name, she said, "His name is Shen Xingmian, and he is my brother."
These words completely stunned Nan Zhi. It really was him, but what was going on?
Once could be a coincidence, twice could be a coincidence, but now many things have proven that this could not possibly be a coincidence.
In the book, Gu Ying is three years younger than Shen Xingmian. Gu Ying is thirteen now, so Shen Xingmian would be sixteen.
"What does your brother look like? I can try to find him so you can be reunited soon."
Upon hearing this, Gu Ying's eyes lit up. Her innocent and adorable appearance made it hard for Nan Zhi to associate her with the man in the book who was moody and always spoke harshly to her.
I never imagined that Gu Ying was such a pitiful little puppy when she was a child.
Gu Ying already had a good first impression of Nan Zhi, and after thinking about it for a while, she decided to believe Nan Zhi's words. "My brother is about 1.75 meters tall, almost 1.8 meters. He looks like a celebrity, and he's very handsome. By the way, I have a photo of him with me."
As he spoke, he pulled a group photo out of his pocket and handed it to Nanzhi.
Suppressing her nervousness, Nan Zhi took the photo and immediately saw the spirited and somewhat sharp-looking young man in it.
It really was Shen Xingmian. At this time, Shen Xingmian didn't look like the composed man he would become when he grew up. Instead, he had a bit of a fierce aura and you could tell at a glance that he was a rebellious teenager.
Nan Zhi looked at Gu Ying and asked:
"Where did you two come from?"
Gu Ying's face stiffened, then her eyes darted around before she spoke:
"We've always lived here, but we no longer have a home, and our parents are gone, so..."
As he spoke, he lowered his head, as if he were sad and upset. Gu Ying always remembered her brother's instructions and was determined not to talk nonsense, so she had prepared this explanation in advance. Otherwise, others would definitely treat them like monsters.
Nan Zhi already had her own ideas, and she could understand why Gu Ying was unwilling to explain. When she herself transmigrated into the book, she hadn't told anyone.
"After you finish eating, get some rest. We'll go find your brother tomorrow."
Nan Zhi patted Gu Ying on the shoulder and said.
Gu Ying nodded, her gratitude impossible to hide. "Thank you, Sister Xixi. We will repay you properly once we find my brother."
Nan Zhi: "......" No need to repay her, she supports her husband, no problem.
That night, after Gu Ying fell asleep in the bedroom arranged for him, Nan Zhi instructed the housekeeper to find Shen Xingmian. The Mu family was a large and powerful family, so finding someone was not difficult.
The butler hesitated, after all, the master should make the decision.
Seeing the housekeeper's concerns, Nanzhi called her father directly and explained the situation. Mu Xiyue's father, Mu Zi, doted on his only daughter and granted her almost every request.
Instead of blaming Mu Xiyue for not coming to the family dinner, he answered the phone and greeted her warmly.
"Dad, I met an orphan today. He has an older brother. I'm bored at home all by myself. I want them to keep me company."
Mu Zi was taken aback. "An orphan? Male or female?"
Nan Zhi: "Male."
Mu Zi was silent for a moment, then spoke:
“Xixi, Mommy and Daddy can’t be with you all the time, but if you need someone to keep you company, Daddy can ask your uncle’s sister to come and stay with you. It’s not safe to find someone outside, and taking them in for a day or two is not a problem, but Daddy is worried…”
"Dad, I rarely ask you for anything. I think they are very good. I would be very happy if they stayed with me."
Nanzhi didn't want to beat around the bush; knowing her father was only concerned for his daughter's safety, she continued:
“Dad, if you’re worried, you can have someone investigate. Besides, we have a housekeeper at home, right? What can those two kids do?”
Since his daughter had said that, she was serious. His daughter never asked for anything on her own initiative; this was the first time she had made a request of him. If he didn't agree, wouldn't he be unworthy of being a father? After a long silence, Mu Zi sighed and said:
"Okay, Dad will have someone investigate their character. If there are no problems, Dad agrees to let them accompany you."
The daughter just wanted companionship. Since they themselves couldn't provide that, how could they stifle her desire?
After hanging up the phone, Nanzhi glanced at the housekeeper and said, "You heard it too. Dad will have someone investigate. No matter what the result is, you should first find someone to go find Shen Xingmian."
Nanzhi was on speakerphone, so the butler could hear her and didn't argue further, nodding in agreement.
The next day, after getting up, Nanzhi sat in her wheelchair with the help of the bed, and then went into the bathroom to wash up. Since coming to this family, she didn't want to be waited on all the time, so at home she basically moved around by herself with the help of her wheelchair. She couldn't always rely on others.
Fortunately, Mu Xiyue's house is on the first floor. Mu Zi has gone to great lengths for her daughter. The washbasin and tables in the house are very low so that her daughter can reach them.
When Nanzhi arrived at the restaurant alone, she saw the little figure busily setting out the bowls and chopsticks and pouring milk.
Hearing the sound of the wheelchair moving, Gu Ying looked up at the restaurant entrance, gave a shy smile, and greeted, "Good morning, Sister Xixi."
Today, Gu Ying wore the new clothes prepared by the housekeeper, the kind of school uniform style. He was simply adorable. At thirteen years old, he was still very young. His smile at that moment was like a critical hit to Nan Zhi's heart. He was so cute. She really wanted to pat his head.
Nanzhi smiled and nodded. "Good morning."
After saying that, she was about to move towards the dining table. When Gu Ying saw that she was coming over, she walked over very actively, reached out to hold the handle of the wheelchair, and pushed Nan Zhi to the dining table.
With Gu Ying's help, Nan Zhi sat down on a chair while holding onto the dining table.
"Let's eat together."
As she spoke, Nan Zhi reached out and ruffled Gu Ying's hair. It was soft and fluffy. She never expected that she would actually ruffle Gu Ying's hair. It felt like something out of a fantasy.
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