Chapter 60 The Maid Holding the Dog
Ji Yanyan was overjoyed after receiving the kiss, her chubby body swaying like waves.
Afraid that he would fall, Ji Zhi Qiu chuckled and helped him up. Ji Yan Yan then pressed her two dirty little hands onto Ji Zhi Qiu's white pants and tried to climb up his legs.
Ji Zhi Qiu, unable to bear it any longer, grabbed Ji Yan Yan by the back of the neck, about to take him to wash his hands, when Wen Qian Hua suddenly said, "Uncle, I'll go."
Ji Zhi Qiu paused for a moment, then nodded.
Although Wen Qianhua is only six years old, she is already a considerate older sister. She speaks very gently and takes good care of children, which is the opposite of Ji Sicheng.
When Ji Sicheng returned, he sat on the sofa like a king, waiting for others to serve him. Ji Zhi Qiu raised an eyebrow, but there was nothing he could do about the little villain.
The meal was prepared quickly. Ji Zhi Qiu was the only adult in the family, so he naturally had to treat Wen Qian Hua, the little guest, well.
He set out the bowls and chopsticks for Wen Qianhua and placed a soft cushion on the wooden chair before saying, "Qianhua, this is your first time visiting your uncle's house. I wonder what kind of food you like."
Wen Qianhua sat very politely, looked into Ji Zhi Qiu's eyes, and said with a smile, "I like everything. Thank you, Uncle, and thank you, Brother Zi Shen."
Ji Zishen paused for a moment, then realized that Wen Qianhua knew he had cooked the meal. He pursed his lips somewhat awkwardly, "It's okay, eat more if you like."
Ji Zhi Qiu looked at this scene with surprise, raising an eyebrow slightly.
Ji Zishen usually acts more like a composed adult than he does, and it's rare to see him acting unnaturally.
Ji Zhi Qiu specially used serving chopsticks and picked up a chicken leg for Wen Qian Hua, saying, "This is especially delicious when mixed with rice."
Wen Qianhua nodded and thanked him again.
She picked up her chopsticks and ate in small bites, while Ji Yanyan next to her almost buried her head in her rice bowl. Just as Ji Zhi Qiu was about to marvel at Wen Qianhua's good upbringing and reflect on whether she had done too little, she saw Wen Qianhua's shoulders tremble slightly and her nasal voice became increasingly heavy.
At first, he thought it was just a coincidence, but after a couple of seconds he realized that Wen Qianhua was crying.
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He quickly went over and carefully handed her a piece of paper: "Qianhua, what's wrong? Are you missing your brother?"
Upon hearing the word "brother," Wen Qianhua looked up with tears in her eyes, "No, the chicken leg is so delicious, I feel so happy."
While shedding tears, Wen Qianhua stuffed chicken legs into her mouth. Although she ate very elegantly, she ate very quickly.
Ji Zhi Qiu was afraid she would choke, so he poured her a glass of juice and placed it on the table.
He remembered Ji Sicheng's words: when they met, Wen Qianhua was squatting by the roadside, so hungry she wanted to eat poisonous mushrooms raw. Combining this with Wen Qizheng's behavior over the past few days, Ji Zhiqi roughly guessed what had happened:
To protect his hands, Wen Qizheng refused most missions and often just wandered around the mission locations without gaining anything. He probably only got a few silver coins from him, and he still had to pay for his room, so naturally he didn't have any money left to buy supplies... These days, the brother and sister have been enduring hunger.
Ji Zhi Qiu's lips twitched a couple of times, not knowing how to comment. He simply picked up some more food for Wen Qian Hua and said, "Don't cry. Come to your uncle's house for meals these days. It'll be more lively with more people."
Ji Zishen, being the head of the household, naturally had the responsibility to entertain guests. He immediately chimed in with a few words and thoughtfully inquired about Wen Qianhua's preferred tastes and dishes.
Wen Qianhua's reply was still polite and considerate. She still had tears on her face and was sobbing as she spoke, but she still took the time to wipe the rice grains from the corners of Ji Yanyan's mouth and handed him the juice.
Since she had eaten so much food for free as a guest, she naturally felt she should do what she could to help.
Ji Zhi Qiu understood Wen Qian Hua's thoughts and grew to like the child even more. She then looked at Ji Si Cheng with some emotion.
Although the purpose was somewhat off, this was the first time the minor villain had helped others and lent a helping hand. It is believed that before long, in addition to him, more people will live in the minor villain's heart, and he will be able to connect with the world and treat it with kindness.
Ji Sicheng noticed his gaze, and expressionlessly tapped the empty plate with his chopsticks, as if silently telling him, "See, I was right. This way, there won't be any leftovers at home."
Ji Zhi Qiu: "..."
Forget it, let's take it slow.
After dinner, Wen Qianhua offered to help clean up, but Ji Zhi Qiu felt embarrassed and told her to go for a walk in the yard and play with the other three children.
When he finished washing the dishes and looked up, he saw Wen Qianhua squatting in front of Ji Sicheng through the small window in front of him.
Ji Sicheng still had dead fish eyes and looked down on everyone, but perhaps because he had taken Wen Qianhua home on his own initiative, he felt a greater sense of responsibility. Even though he was very impatient with Wen Qianhua's questions, he still gave them a curt answer.
Wen Qianhua is indeed a child of the highest caliber. He became familiar with the minor villain in just one afternoon, got along well with him, and maintained his own opinions and stance. He was not completely manipulated by the minor villain.
Ji Zhi Qiu was amazed.
In order to give the little villains a happy childhood, he tried his best to get them to play with their peers, but he inevitably found that the children of the same age were not on the same mental level as the little villains. Although the little villains played with them, they did not treat them as friends, so it was difficult to build a real friendship.
Now that they have Wen Qianhua, a top-tier human cub, they can finally have a back-and-forth relationship. Ji Zhi Qiu is determined to create opportunities for them to become friends if both sides are willing.
Ji Zhi Qiu cut up the melon and brought it over to the three children: "Come here and have something to eat, rest for a while."
Ji Yanyan had just finished playing in the mud. Ji Zhi Qiu looked at his dirty little hands and suddenly thought of her own terribly damaged pants. She couldn't help but take a step back. "Wash your hands first before you come over."
Ji Yanyan was always very hygienic. Seeing that his father didn't give him face in front of the pretty older sister, he pouted unhappily. Just as he was about to complain, Wen Qianhua walked up to him and looked at his masterpiece with great admiration. "Is this a duck? Yanyan is so amazing. I like it very much. Can I have it?"
Ji Yanyan's attention was immediately diverted. He awkwardly but also very proudly sidled up to Wen Qianhua and explained his creative philosophy in detail.
Wen Qianhua responded to every word, and even took the time to help Ji Yanyan wash his hands, picking out the sweetest piece of melon for him.
This used to be his task. Ji Zhi Qiu was stunned and couldn't believe that Wen Qian Hua had successfully obtained Ji Yan Yan's user manual so soon after they started talking.
Ji Sicheng, who was watching the drama unfold, gave Ji Zhi Qiu a few meaningful glances, and his expression softened considerably.
He didn't like owing people anything, and since Ji Zhi Qiu was good to him, he would reluctantly try to consider Ji Zhi Qiu's feelings more.
In retrospect, his decision to pick up the person on the spur of the moment was absolutely correct.
Ji Sicheng was very satisfied with this. He had just finished eating the melon and was about to hesitate when choosing from the remaining pieces, when the reddest piece was automatically delivered to him.
"This is the one I just got; it should be sweeter," Wen Qianhua said in a very friendly manner.
Ji Sicheng agreed and accepted it without any hesitation.
Wen Qianhua pursed her lips and smiled shyly, "Thank you for bringing me back back then. If you hadn't reminded me, I would have eaten the poisonous mushrooms."
Ji Sicheng glanced at her and said without any emotion, "You're welcome."
Ji Sicheng, who was usually aloof, was unusually polite, which gave Wen Qianhua a great deal of encouragement.
She took a bite of the melon, thought for a long time, and then mustered up the courage to say, "Then let's be friends from now on."
Upon hearing the word "friends," Ji Zhi Qiu's heart stirred, and she looked at the two little figures with great satisfaction.
Ji Sicheng and Wen Qianhua are about the same age. If they can be friends, they can be considered childhood sweethearts, which is the most beautiful feeling in a person's childhood.
Ji Zhi Qiu couldn't help but imagine that with the guidance of his friends, Ji Si Cheng's personality would improve. Although he would still be a bit aloof, he would no longer be stubborn and awkward, and there would be more and more people around him who loved him and whom he loved.
Just as this beautiful picture of the future was about to unfold before him, Ji Sicheng uttered without any restraint, "No, you're just a maid who holds dogs."
Ji Zhi Qiu: "..."
Ji Zhi Qiu: "..."
Ji Zhi Qiu: "..."
Despite his efforts, Ji Sicheng remained steadfast in treating his brother like a dog and in looking down on everyone else.
His vision went black, and he almost couldn't catch his breath. An eerie silence fell over the scene.
Ji Yanyan blinked her big, watery eyes, looking around in confusion, and asked, "Brother, Beibei was at the door the whole time, but Sister didn't hug him."
Ji Sicheng stared straight at him, offering no answer, but his expression said it all.
Ji Yanyan blinked, then suddenly understood. She froze, as if struck by lightning, and the piece of watermelon in her mouth fell out.
He was hit hard; his chubby body swayed slightly, and his mouth pouted high.
"Hmph, you're so naughty, brother! Yan Yan is Daddy's baby, Yan Yan is a person, not a dog!"
Ji Yanyan stomped her feet twice, unsure how to vent her emotions, and stormed into the house.
Ji Sicheng watched his retreating figure, and before he could turn around, Wen Qianhua also stood up, still smiling. "Brother must be worried that I haven't gone back for so long. Thank you for your hospitality, Uncle. I'll head home now."
After saying that, she didn't look at anyone and walked straight out.
Ji Sicheng was bewildered by the two people's reactions and kept turning his head to look at their backs.
Although their reactions differed, they both conveyed the same message: difficult to appease.
Ji Zhi Qiu was initially worried, but seeing this scene, she suddenly felt relieved and continued to leisurely enjoy the melon.
Ji Sicheng has always been sharp-tongued and doesn't like to speak human language; he could even poison himself by licking his own lips.
Ji Zhi Qiu had always wanted to help him correct this bad habit, but she was struggling to find a suitable opportunity and couldn't make a move.
People may not learn by being taught, but they will definitely remember what they have learned from experience. If Ji Sicheng hadn't suffered a bit in this matter, he would never have learned his lesson and would have repeated the same mistake.
Thinking this way, Ji Zhi Qiu felt even better, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl up, and she ate the melon faster.
Ji Zishen, standing next to him, had the opposite sentiment. He felt that as the eldest brother in the family and the only one who could stand up for him, he naturally had to handle all the conflicts.
Just as he was fretting about this, he suddenly noticed that Ji Zhi Qiu, his father, seemed completely indifferent. He could only nudge him with his elbow and keep giving him meaningful glances.
Ji Zhi Qiu chuckled and lowered his voice, saying, "The melons here are especially sweet. They're all refusing to eat them, so we can have a few more. Hurry up, or I won't save any for you."
Ji Zishen: "..."
He stared silently at Ji Zhi Qiu, finally deciding to fight fire with fire, "He said Yan Yan is a dog, and you're Yan Yan's father, so you are too..."
He had intended to attract Ji Zhi Qiu's attention, but Ji Zhi Qiu blinked very quickly, suddenly stood up, and imitated Ji Yan Yan's earlier actions, stomping the ground forcefully and shouting soullessly.
"So you mean I'm a dog too? Humph, I'm angry!"
After saying that, he turned and went into the room. Before leaving, he grabbed Ji Zishen, who was still trying to mediate the conflict, and stuffed a piece of watermelon into his mouth. He also had a piece in his mouth and another in his hand. After making sure that nothing would be wasted, he left satisfied.
The once bustling courtyard became quiet, with only Ji Sicheng sitting alone on a small stool.
He watched the direction the two groups of people left in, and his usually half-open, dead-fish eyes gradually widened and became clear.
He felt a sense of bewilderment with nowhere to vent, and for the first time, he hesitated about his own way of speaking and acting.
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