"You're just like them!"
The three-year-old child burst into tears, and for a moment, sobbing sounds erupted.
Ji Xiaoxiao chuckled and ruffled the head of the three-year-old child. This was more like a child. When happy, he laughed out loud; when wronged, he wailed in pain. It wasn't about endurance, yielding, or the stifling feeling of being clever but lacking in intelligence and having to live by reading other people's faces.
“I’m different from them,” Ji Xiaoxiao said solemnly.
“Same.” The three-year-old child stubbornly believed, “You are the same as them. They bully me and don’t give me food, and you bully me and don’t give me food too.”
Yes, that makes sense, you're right.
Ji Xiaoxiao put down the bowl and patted the three-year-old's belly. "It's not that I don't want you to eat, it's that your body doesn't allow you to eat. Once you've recovered, you can eat whatever you want. Right now, moderation is key. Eating until you're about 80% full is enough."
"Really?" The three-year-old child was too young to know anything about pathology.
Ji Xiaoxiao nodded and said seriously, "Lying is for dogs."
"puppy?"
"Um."
The two, one big and one small, communicate in a way that is difficult for ordinary people to understand.
As the moonlight deepens, it's a good time for people to feel drowsy.
The three-year-old child, having slept all afternoon, was now full of energy. He sat motionless in his chair, his eyes darting around as he furtively peered into Ji Xiaoxiao's room. When his gaze fell on the LCD TV directly in front of him, the three-year-old's eyes snapped to life, shining brightly and intensely, as if they could burn someone.
"Want to watch TV?" Ji Xiaoxiao asked.
Upon hearing this, the three-year-old quickly shook his head. He was a good child; how could he cause trouble for the people who brought him? He just sat there obediently, not wanting anything; he wasn't greedy.
Ji Xiaoxiao picked up the remote control, pressed the power button, and the image appeared on the screen.
"Watch whatever you want, don't worry about such a small thing. Being coy isn't manly. From today onwards, you're my little brother."
Speaking of my younger brother, the child in front of me is still a nobody!
Ji Xiaoxiao stroked her chin, thought for a moment, and said, "Li Xie, how about you call yourself Li Xie from now on?"
The name was chosen without any thought; Ji Xiaoxiao asked her three-year-old if he was satisfied.
The three-year-old child raised his hand, pointing his little finger at himself, and asked, "Me, Li Xie?"
"Yes, Li Xie."
"Okay, I am Li Xie."
Li Xie sat there, confined, at a loss, only her face beaming with a bright and dazzling smile.
A year later, the presidential election in country Z began.
"Master Xuanwu, the grand competition is in seven days. Are you confident of victory?" With the rise of the Li family at stake, Li Fei was extremely anxious and had to take it seriously, repeatedly confirming the news.
Ji Xiaoxiao answered patiently, again and again.
Li Fei took a deep breath to calm his agitated mood. "Master Xuanwu, I'm sorry, I've been rude lately. However, please understand my feelings. Whether the Li family can return to the world's attention depends on this. We cannot fail."
Over the past year, Gu Jing has intentionally or unintentionally joined forces with other families and forces to suppress the Li family, causing them heavy losses. In order to protect themselves, Li Fei cut off his arm to save himself, giving up countless interests.
"I know, patriarch, this time, I will do my best."
"Thank you for your hard work, Master Xuanwu."
After discussing for a while, Ji Xiaoxiao left Li Fei's study.
Ji Xiaoxiao opened the door, and a little chubby thing bumped right into her.
"Ah Xie."
"elder sister."
Li Xie raised his head, his round, dark eyes shining brightly.
Ji Xiaoxiao rubbed Li Xie's head. "Why did you come? Didn't your sister tell you to stay outside and play?"
Li Fei disliked Li Xie, and everyone in the Li family knew that he couldn't afford to offend him, so he had no choice but to avoid him.
I miss my sister.
Li Xie's words warmed Ji Xiaoxiao's entire body.
"Good boy, I haven't spoiled you for nothing."
Ji Xiaoxiao took Li Xie's hand and led him towards their small room.
"Master," the martial arts master guarding the gate said respectfully.
The study door opened again, and Li Fei stood in the doorway, staring intently at Ji Xiaoxiao and the others.
Seven days later, the day of the competition between Lijia and Gujia arrived.
Li Fei led a group of people into the deep mountains and forests. The fog was thick along the way, making it difficult to discern directions.
"Patriarch, why was the competition held in such a remote and desolate place?" one of the accompanying martial arts masters asked.
Li Fei said, “The Grand Competition ultimately violates existing laws and cannot be held in broad daylight. Moreover, fists and feet are silent, especially for experts like you. Every move you make is incredibly powerful. If you don’t make a move, all is well, but once you do, it will either kill or injure. Injuring someone is a serious crime, let alone accidentally killing someone. Deep in the mountains and forests, where there are few people, we can keep it secret and avoid unnecessary trouble.”
"I see."
The car fell silent again.
Upon arrival at their destination, the Gu family members were already waiting for them.
"Patriarch Li Fei."
"Patriarch Gu Jing."
When Gu Jing and Li Fei met, their eyes locked and sparks flew.
Ji Xiaoxiao got out of the car and looked around. The arena for the martial arts competition was surrounded by mountains, and there was only one secret path in and out. It was shrouded in mist all year round, and it was as difficult as ascending to heaven for ordinary people to explore it.
After wandering around for a while, Ji Xiaoxiao returned just as the competition officially began. She was the ultimate weapon in the game, much like the boss in a level-up novel, only making her appearance at the very end.
The competition consisted of three rounds. Gu Jia won the first round, and Li Jia luckily won by half a move in the second round.
After tidying up the arena for thirty minutes, Ji Xiaoxiao is about to make her dazzling entrance.
“Master Xuanwu, you must be extremely careful this time. According to the information I just received, the one who will be taking the place of Elder Tian this time is Gu Jing’s master, Elder Tianming.” Li Fei said solemnly.
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