I handed her the keys to the house downstairs and put them in her hands.
I patted her shoulder gently to comfort her.
"You can stay here for now. When you find a suitable place to stay later, if you want to move out, I won't stop you."
Her eyes reddened, and she immediately knelt down to thank me.
It made me feel really embarrassed.
"I treat you like a younger sister, and you treat me like an older sister, so how can you always kneel before me!"
"If I'm in trouble, I'll ask you for help too. There's no need to be so polite. Otherwise, I'll be too embarrassed to ask you for help when I need it!"
"Come on! Destroy the contract!"
Little Flower looked at me with tears of gratitude and nodded.
He slowly took out a lighter and lit the contract of servitude.
The flames leaped like nimble sprites, instantly engulfing the contract without a trace, as if burning the unbearable past to ashes as well.
On the way back, I gave my coat to Xiaohua.
Qin Shisheng gave me his coat. He got into the car, shivering from the cold, wearing only a thin suit.
I pretended not to see it.
"ungrateful!"
I heard his deep voice.
She turned to look at him. "Why didn't you ask Zhibai and Qinshan to get you some clothes?"
I don't like wearing other people's clothes!
He was quite picky, and it was the end of the year, so no shops were open late at night. Even though he wore high-end clothes, he wasn't used to wearing ordinary clothes.
"Here, take these clothes. I'll be fine if I get a little cold!"
"You're wearing it, but I'll let the woman freeze." His tone carried a hint of domineering arrogance.
I gave a helpless shrug.
He quickly put his arm around me and got into the car.
They held me tightly to keep warm.
I said to Ah Sheng in my arms, "Ah Sheng, could my brother go to the villa you bought for me to celebrate the New Year? I'll stay here with you!"
"Why?"
"A house that's been empty for too long loses its human touch..." I made up an excuse, mainly to get my brother away from him.
He touched my face with his cold hand.
"Didn't you already arrange for Xiaohua to move in?"
He knows all that?
I pleaded sweetly, "I've already promised to have your child, and now I can't run away. So please, give my brother his freedom, okay?"
He pinched my nose.
"Let's talk after your husband comes out!"
I just scoffed – you big idiot!
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On the 30th, I went to see my brother in the morning, and he looked better and better.
I told him that I had met Xiaohua, who was having some difficulties, and that I had arranged for her to stay in a villa.
"After a while, I'll have Qin Shisheng arrange for you to move in as well."
I whispered in his ear.
"If you're going to move in, please contact Jin Buwei for me and schedule a time to meet him."
He looked at me and nodded slightly.
I checked the time on my watch and went back to Qin Shisheng's bedroom. He had just finished washing up.
"Where did you go to your brother's place?"
"Ah! Just one look."
"Get ready, put on that red dress, and come out with me!" His tone was as low as ever.
I tidied it up quickly.
First, she changed into that red dress, and then carefully combed her long hair, which cascaded down to her waist like a waterfall.
Then, I put on a thick down jacket, and I was instantly enveloped in warmth.
Meanwhile, he was already dressed.
He was wearing a bright red sweater and dark trousers, looking very energetic.
The long black wool coat was the icing on the cake, perfectly outlining his tall and straight figure, making him look as handsome and dashing as a model.
Then, he reached out his large, thick hands, took my small hand tightly, and led me towards the door.
At this moment, Jiang Zhou rushed forward and kindly helped open the car door.
Sitting in the car, filled with doubt, I couldn't help but ask, "Where are we going?"
He smiled slightly and replied softly, "To Qin Shan's house!"
Upon hearing this answer, I couldn't help but mutter under my breath, "Who would go to visit relatives on New Year's Eve?"
I saw him frown slightly, turn to look at me and say, "It's not about wishing each other a Happy New Year, it's about celebrating the New Year together!"
Before long, the car stopped in front of a detached, self-built five-story villa.
This villa is magnificent and resplendent, exuding luxury and grandeur in every detail.
After getting off the bus, Qin Shisheng still held my hand tightly and strode forward.
I obediently followed beside him.
Jiang Zhou, carrying a large pile of carefully prepared gifts, followed closely behind us.
As soon as he entered the courtyard, Qin Shan and his wife warmly greeted him.
When Qin Shan saw me, there was a moment of hesitation on his face, he must have been quite surprised.
However, he quickly returned to normal and greeted us with a smile.
His wife looked very gentle and charming, and spoke softly and sweetly, her voice even softer than a mosquito's buzz.
The couple called out together, "Brother Qin!"
Qin Shisheng nodded and took my hand, leading me into the main hall.
As soon as I entered, I saw Qin Shan's father, Qin Hai, walking out from the stairwell with an imposing air.
"Uncle!" Qin Shisheng called out respectfully.
I addressed him according to his seniority, "Uncle."
He saw us and smiled and nodded.
Then Qin Shan's mother also came out.
Qin Shisheng called her "Auntie," and I called her that too.
My aunt was unusually enthusiastic when she saw me. "You must be Xue Lian! You've been married to Shi Sheng for four years, and you've finally come!"
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