On Songshan Island, the primary school lets out early. Jiang Junqing and his older brother Jiang Guoqing fight and run with a wooden stick they picked up on the road.
"National Day, Army Day, still having fun? Your parents are back, and they're holding a little girl!"
Wang Haiyang's mother, who was carrying a load of water behind them, called out to them.
Jiang Junqing didn't believe it. "Impossible. My mom was accompanying my dad on a business trip. Where would she go to hold a baby girl?"
Zhang Guiying teased him with a smile: "Why not? I think your parents are worried that you won't be able to find a wife in the future, so they brought you a child bride."
Jiang Junqing blushed. He had always been dark-skinned and thin, not as strong as his older brother, nor as handsome as his brother with thick eyebrows and big eyes; his only advantage was his height. His aunt often said at home that he would definitely not find it as easy as his older brother to find a wife in the future.
Jiang Junqing blushed and stammered to his older brother, "Brother, our parents really..."
When Zhang Guiying saw that the child was taking it seriously, she couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Seeing his younger brother so embarrassed, Jiang Guoqing slapped him on the head and said, "Are you stupid? Let's go back and ask Mom and Dad, we'll know."
With that, he dropped the wooden stick and ran home. Jiang Junqing saw this and quickly followed, calling out, "Brother, wait for me!"
Zhang Guiying shook her head and chuckled from behind, "These two kids are so energetic."
In the Jiang family home, Dehua was washing clothes in the yard when she saw her sister-in-law, Anjie, carrying a little girl who looked like a New Year's picture doll. She quickly wiped her hands and went to greet her.
"Oh! Sister-in-law, this must be Xiao Shu. He's so handsome."
Anjie smiled and nodded: "Yes, it's Xiao Shu."
He put Lin Wangshu down and introduced her softly, "Xiaoshu, this is your aunt Dehua."
Lin Wangshu understood that this was Dehua, the kind aunt in the drama who worked hard all her life and loved every child in the Jiang family as her own.
Dehua squatted down in front of her, smiling warmly at her. Lin Wangshu smiled too. She walked over and gently kissed Dehua on the cheek, then whispered, "Auntie."
Dehua had never seen such a beautiful and well-behaved little girl. He was overjoyed to see her, but then he remembered that such a young child had lost her parents at such a young age. He hugged her tightly and said, "Good girl, good child. From now on, I will be your aunt."
She smiled and said to Lin Wangshu, "Little Shu, are you hungry? Auntie's steamed buns will be ready soon. My steamed buns smell delicious." Seeing Lin Wangshu nod, she excitedly ran to the kitchen.
Jiang Guoqing and Jiang Junqing ran back, panting. When they saw their mother leading a pretty young girl, Jiang Junqing exclaimed in surprise, "Mom, you really brought me a little wife!"
Lin Wangshu was even more surprised than him when she heard this. When did she become his wife? She quickly shook her head to indicate that she was not.
Anjie was both annoyed and amused: "What nonsense are you talking about? This is Wangshu, she'll be your little sister from now on, so you're not allowed to bully her."
Jiang Guoqing slapped Jiang Junqing on the head: "I told you it was impossible. You're so stupid, you believe whatever others say."
Jiang Junqing didn't mind, scratched his head, and smiled at Lin Wangshu, "Little sister, my name is Jiang Junqing, and I'm your second brother."
"Jiang Junqing, I'm the eldest, so I have to introduce myself first." Jiang Guoqing was a little angry. He pushed him aside and said to Lin Wangshu, "Little sister, I'm your older brother. My name is Jiang Guoqing. I'll protect you from now on, and no one will dare to bully you."
Lin Wangshu knew the two of them; they were An Jie's two simple-minded sons. When they grew up, they were closer to Jiang Changyi than to their own mother, and they were quite adorable now.
Lin Wangshu couldn't help but laugh as she watched them even taking turns introducing themselves: "Hello, eldest brother and second brother."
When the steamed buns were ready, Jiang Defu returned home. The family sat around the table to eat, while Dehua fed the twins. Jiang Defu watched his two sons eating like it was a battle, cleared his throat, and said, "You two, take your sister to school tomorrow. Don't let anyone bully her. If anything happens, see how I deal with you!"
The two brothers exchanged a glance, then sat up straight: "Yes, we guarantee to complete the mission."
That night, Lin Wangshu lay in bed unable to sleep. In her previous life, she was an orphan who failed to get into university and worked as an assistant to a female celebrity. On her way to buy coffee for her boss, she got into a car accident and woke up to find herself turned into a child.
The first person she saw when she opened her eyes was An Jie. She gradually came to understand her situation. Her father had been a soldier and a comrade-in-arms of Jiang Defu. He had saved Jiang Defu's life on the battlefield and was wounded before becoming a policeman. However, he sacrificed his life before the original owner was born. Her mother and An Jie were colleagues at the hospital. Her health had been poor since giving birth to the original owner, and now she was on her deathbed. The only thing she couldn't let go of was her only daughter. The couple's relatives were all unreliable and were just waiting to take advantage of her. They were even less likely to take good care of their daughter.
Lin's mother then thought of Jiang Defu and his wife, hoping they could take Lin Wangshu away and care for her. Jiang Defu was naturally willing. After receiving the letter, he immediately took Anjie off the island. After Lin's mother passed away, he divided the family's money in half before sending away those relatives.
Lin Wangshu felt very lucky. The Jiang family was happy and lively, and they were very close to her. Lin Wangshu decided that when she grew up, she would be able to take the first college entrance examination and fulfill her dream of going to university.
She didn't have much ambition. She would stay by An Jie's side when the time came. After all, she had given birth to so many children, but Jiang Defu and his wife only had Yafei by their side in their later years. After spending so many days together, Lin Wangshu could clearly feel An Jie's love. She cherished and enjoyed this maternal love that she had never had in her previous life.
The next day, Lin Wangshu got up very early. It had been many years since she had gone to school, and now, carrying her schoolbag, she felt a little expectant.
Once at school, Jiang Guoqing had long forgotten Jiang Defu's words. He entrusted Lin Wangshu to his younger brother and ran off to find his good friend.
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