Liu Changhe put away the pistol on the table, a smile appearing on his face.
"Since you're here, can we have a drink of water? Xiao Li, go and get the gifts we brought."
The two guards following behind him agreed and turned to get a net from the car.
Although Xiao Weiguo's mud house was dilapidated, the diligent Xiao Shanshan always kept it clean. Right in front of the door was a small wooden table, where they usually ate, with a circle of wooden stools.
"Uncle Liu, my home is simple, please make do with it."
Under Xiao Weiping's guidance, Liu Changhe sat down on the wooden stool.
Xiao Shanshan told her two younger siblings to play in the yard for a while, then poured herself a few cups of hot water and brought them to the small table.
"Where are your parents? We can't find them. Let's invite them over for a chat."
Liu Changhe chuckled as he looked around the room. He casually asked...
Upon hearing this, both Xiao Weiguo and Xiao Shanshan fell silent.
Without waiting for a reply, Liu Changhe's gaze settled on Xiao Weiguo's face.
"how......"
Xiao Weiguo forced a smile and said, "Uncle Liu, to be honest, my parents passed away four years ago. Now there are only five of us siblings. I am the eldest in the family."
"What?"
Liu Changhe's expression tightened, and he looked at Xiao Weiguo in disbelief.
What kind of family is this? The oldest is only eighteen. He noticed Xiao Jiang and Xiao Yue hiding behind Xiao Shanshan in the yard just now. Those two little kids, they must be only seven or eight years old, right?
No wonder there was nothing in the house. How did those children survive all these years? How much suffering did they endure?
Liu Changhe also grew up in the countryside, so he understands all too well the poverty of the people at the bottom of society.
"Xiao Xiao, you've really suffered. Quickly call your younger siblings in."
Then, he turned to Xiao Zhang and said, "Distribute the snacks and candies we brought to the children."
Xiao Weiguo did not refuse and shouted loudly into the courtyard.
"Xiao Jiang, Xiao Yue, come in."
Hearing their older brother call them, Xiao Jiang and Xiao Yue timidly went to the door. There were too many people inside, and the two of them were still a little scared.
"Child, don't be afraid, come here, let uncle take a look."
Liu Changhe stretched out his hands, a kind smile on his face.
The two children glanced at their older brother, and encouraged by his gaze, slowly approached Liu Changhe.
During this time, the family no longer lacked food or clothing, and the two little ones' faces became noticeably fuller and their bodies stronger. In addition, their clothes were clean, making the two already adorable little ones even more endearing.
Two pairs of innocent eyes kept darting around Liu Changhe. This stirred Liu Changhe's heart, and he pulled them both into his arms.
They kept taking candy and snacks from the guard, Xiao Zhang, filling both little kids' pockets to the brim.
Liu Changhe is forty-two years old this year. Due to the damage he suffered on the battlefield, he has never had any children. The two golden children in front of him instantly rekindled his long-dormant fatherly love.
"Your name is Xiao Jiang, and your name is Xiao Yue, right? You're really good-looking, Uncle likes you."
"Is this candy delicious? If you like it, Uncle will buy it for you every day from now on."
A pile of delicious food, coupled with Liu Changhe's warm and friendly manner, instantly put the two children at ease.
They wiggled happily in Liu Changhe's arms, eating snacks and candies while thanking him in their childish voices.
"Thank you, Uncle. We like you very much too."
These few words immediately brought great comfort to Liu Changhe, who burst into laughter.
"Hahaha, these two little kids are so well-behaved."
Xiao Weiguo took a sip of water and chuckled, "Uncle Liu, they're usually quite mischievous, don't spoil them."
Unexpectedly, Liu Changhe glared at him and said, "Who wasn't naughty when they were a kid? Weren't you naughty when you were a kid? I even peed in other people's pots when I was a kid, and I'm still a good guy now."
Xiao Weiguo nearly spat out his hot water. "You, a high-ranking official, have the nerve to talk about something like this?"
Xiao Shanshan almost burst out laughing, covering her mouth.
Only Xiao Jiang looked thoughtful.
"Hmm, Uncle's idea is good. Next time Ergaozi bullies me, I'll pee in his pot."
Ergaozi was the little kid next door, a bit older than Xiao Jiang and Xiao Yue. Kids like them often got into fights. Xiao Jiang had his eye on him.
Old Liu gave an awkward smile.
"Haha, don't try to imitate me. If you want to learn something, learn from your brother. Be brave and selfless in saving others. Grow up to be a useful member of society, okay?"
"Aren't there five siblings? Where's the fourth one?"
Upon hearing this, both Xiao Weiguo and Xiao Shanshan's expressions darkened.
“Uncle Liu, Xiao Changsuo wasn’t entirely lying just now. He was right about one thing: I was indeed a scoundrel and a good-for-nothing a few years ago. Last year, my younger brother ran away from home after I beat him up, and we haven’t found him since.”
As he spoke, he lowered his head in shame. In both his past and present lives, Xiao Jian was the greatest pain in his heart.
He wouldn't have a moment's peace until Xiao Jian was found.
Liu Changhe was stunned, not expecting such a thing to happen in their family.
After a moment, he comforted Xiao Weiguo, saying, "Everyone has a youthful past. Making mistakes is not terrible, as long as you can correct them. There is still a long road ahead in life, and there will always be opportunities to make up for it."
Xiao Yue also turned to look at her older brother and whispered.
"My second brother is so good, he won't abandon us."
Previously, the eldest sister was the best to them, followed by the second brother. They always gave the two younger ones the best food. As for the eldest brother, apart from the past two weeks, well, let's just say he was a bit of a jerk.
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