Lian Han sat down. Just now, on the phone, Xiao Mei only told her to come over because she had something to talk to her about, but didn't say what it was.
"Happy New Year."
Happy New Year to you all too.
Pei Yuan nodded. "Xiao Han, could you do me a favor?"
As they got closer, Lian Han noticed the weariness in Pei Yuan's eyes. "What is it?"
"I want to send Xiao Mei to the capital planet. Could you help take care of her for a while? I know you're still a child yourself, still studying in Di Luo, but..."
"I don't want to go!" Pei Sumei said in a muffled voice, her voice trembling with tears.
"What happened?"
“Xiao Mei, don’t be willful.” Pei Yuan forced a smile. “We’ve run into some trouble. I sent Xiao Jie to a friend’s place, so they can’t be together anymore. I’ve thought about it and you’re the only one left.”
"But Xiaomei is only 12 years old, how can you leave her alone..."
"Xiao Mei." Pei Yuan rubbed Pei Su Mei's head.
The little girl reluctantly got out of her arms, moved to Lian Han's side, and handed her the tea on the coffee table. "Sister Xiao Han, please have some tea first."
Pei Sumei's eyes were red and swollen, clearly she had been crying earlier.
Lian Han felt a pang of sympathy and took the tea. "What exactly happened?"
"The enemy has come looking for us. Fortunately, they don't know about Xiao Mei yet. Her ticket has been bought, and she will depart for the Imperial Capital Star tonight."
"It's gotten that serious?" Lian Han frowned, took a sip of water, and said, "So you entrusted Xiao Mei to me?"
"Yes. You are a card maker. Xiao Mei will become your shadow, your perfect guardian. Anyone who wants to kill you will have to step over her first..."
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