Upon hearing Tuantuan's voice, both Wang Man and Hu Yuan were taken aback.
Hu Yuan subconsciously looked at Wang Man, only to see her skillfully put down the bowl in her hand, smiling gently as she spoke to Tuantuan.
"It's okay, Tuantuan, Mommy has some more here."
He then picked up his own bowl and was about to pour the rice into Tuantuan's bowl.
This scene brought Hu Yuan back to his memories of his past life.
Once upon a time, wasn't it the same for me and that sister he picked up who had no blood relation to me?
The little food they managed to beg for was shared between Hu Yuan and his younger sister. As the older brother, he always wanted to take care of his sister as much as possible.
But that gentle and kind little person was so sensible back then, always using the excuse that she was young and could eat less to avoid it.
Behind that somewhat clumsy excuse lay a genuine dependence on and concern for her brother.
Although the two were poor, they cared for each other and experienced a warmth that others could not.
And this scene is so similar to the situation I was in with my sister back then!
However, I may never see that person I long for again in my entire life.
However, he will never be able to relive that heartwarming moment with his sister again in his lifetime.
"Since God has given me a second chance, I, Hu Yuan, will definitely live a better life than in my previous life! I won't let anyone around me suffer." Thinking of that warm figure, Hu Yuan thought to himself.
"Hu Yuan, now that I've borrowed your identity, I will definitely live well for you..."
"I'll take good care of them, mother and daughter, and I won't let them suffer any more!"
Hu Yuan silently murmured a name to the man with the same name whom he had replaced, his eyes filled with unwavering determination.
"etc!"
Wang Man and Tuan Tuan, who were about to pour rice porridge into Tuan Tuan's bowl, were both startled by the sudden sound.
"What...what do you want to do?" Wang Man's expression was somewhat uncertain, and her gaze towards Hu Yuan also held a hint of uncertainty.
The little girl sitting next to him, her face pale and sallow, also showed a hint of nervousness, and her little hands unconsciously gripped the hem of Wang Man's clothes tightly.
Seeing the two of them looking so wary, Hu Yuan felt a mix of helplessness, laughter, and sadness.
He didn't explain, but shook his head, expressing his meaning through his actions.
"What are you trying to do..."
Amid Wang Man's exclamation, Hu Yuan snatched the bowl from her hand and placed it in front of Wang Man herself, then poured the rice porridge from his own bowl into Tuan Tuan's small bowl.
"What...does this mean?"
Although she had already figured out what Hu Yuan meant, Wang Man still couldn't quite believe it.
“What’s wrong with him? Has he really changed for the better? No…it’s impossible…how can someone who would even mortgage his own wife become a better person?! But what exactly is he…” Wang Man was conflicted and struggling, still unable to believe that Hu Yuan was truly doing these things from the bottom of his heart.
"Alright, stop talking and eat." Hu Yuan smiled and shook his head, not at all bothered by Wang Man's questioning gaze.
“Tuantuan is at a stage where she's growing, so it's only right that she eats more. You have to go to work tomorrow, and you won't have the energy if you don't eat enough…”
"Hu Yuan, what kind of scheme are you plotting now?! Don't try to fool me with these petty favors!"
Suddenly remembering the near humiliation she had suffered, Wang Man felt a surge of resentment and called out to Hu Yuan in a trembling voice.
"Hu Yuan, Hu Yuan, what the hell have you done..." Hu Yuan sighed helplessly in his heart.
He then explained to Wang Man, "Don't overthink it... I really didn't mean anything by it. I'm a grown man, it's no big deal if I eat a little less."
After saying that, he didn't explain anything further, picked up his empty bowl, and walked towards the kitchen.
Looking at Hu Yuan's back, Wang Man didn't know what to say for a moment, but Hu Yuan at this moment was really different from the one she usually knew.
"Mom...I'm scared..."
Just then, Tuantuan tugged at her sleeve and whispered nervously.
Hearing Tuantuan's words, Wang Man snapped out of her thoughts. She gently stroked Tuantuan's dry, yellow hair and softly said, "Tuantuan, don't be afraid. Mommy's here. Hurry up and drink your rice porridge!"
With Wang Man's affirmative response, Tuantuan's emotions gradually calmed down.
The emotions of a three- or four-year-old child are like the weather in June—changing quickly, sunny and calm. Soon, Tuantuan picked up a bowl as big as her head and started eating again.
Although she still had some doubts, Wang Man stopped thinking about it and started eating slowly.
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After drinking several bowls of cold water, Hu Yuan felt his hunger subside somewhat.
"Damn it! This can't go on... In a few more days, I'll starve to death, let alone support them! What should I do?"
Hu Yuan, sitting in the kitchen, felt a deep sense of powerlessness. Even though he was a billionaire in his previous life, he now felt like a hero who couldn't afford to lose a penny.
"Forget it! I'll stop thinking about it now. There's always a way out. I, Hu Yuan, was able to start from scratch in my past life, so I refuse to believe that I can't even overcome this little hurdle in this life!" Hu Yuan shook his head with a wry smile and thought to himself with self-deprecation.
Hu Yuan subconsciously turned around and saw Wang Man standing at the kitchen door.
At this moment, Wang Man's expression was somewhat blank, because she had just witnessed Hu Yuan gulping down large amounts of cold water.
"This man..."
Wang Man never imagined that one day Hu Yuan would rather go hungry and drink cold water than not give her the porridge.
In her memory, Hu Yuan was not only lazy, had a terrible temper, and was incompetent, but was also an extremely selfish person.
She would never have been given food to eat before, but what happened today completely overturned her understanding.
At this moment, Wang Man was filled with mixed feelings, including resentment, confusion, and bewilderment. She really didn't know what was wrong with this man.
Unaware of the strange look in Wang Man's eyes, Hu Yuan only felt that the scene was a bit awkward.
He was mortified to have been seen running in to drink cold water, which made him, a bit of a chauvinist, feel extremely embarrassed. He offered a flimsy explanation: "I was just feeling a little thirsty, so I..."
"Gurgle...gurgle..."
Just as Hu Yuan was explaining to himself, his stomach started growling due to the stimulation of the cold water, making the awkward atmosphere even more intense.
Hu Yuan felt somewhat embarrassed, but didn't know how to explain it.
With a soft chuckle, Wang Man was actually amused by the rumbling of his stomach and burst out laughing.
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