After finishing speaking in one breath, Hong Xiaoduo immediately felt a sense of relief.
Then look at the seven people in front of him, each with a different expression.
Quan Jinghuai seemed somewhat surprised. Feiyan's expression was complex, showing both reluctance to part with the children and joy that they might find their families.
The five younger ones were a little confused at first, but after they came to their senses, they looked at each other and were all somewhat at a loss.
Like Kaiyang, they have families and are not orphans. They may find their families in the near future. But if they find their families, they will no longer be able to stay with their mother, master, and sister Feiyan!
"I'm going to take a nap." Looking at the children's reactions, Hong Xiaoduo felt a little reluctant, but she could only harden her heart. Rather than slowly cutting flesh with a dull knife, it was better to solve the problem once and for all.
Although she grew up in modern times without the care and companionship of her parents, and is very independent, she is still a pitiful big baby!
Asking her to solve the problems of these children in the most appropriate way is just making things difficult for her.
In conclusion, helping children find their families is never a bad thing!
Unexpectedly, just as Hong Xiaoduo reached the door of her room and was about to open it, the door to the room next door opened, and Tianxuan walked out and looked at her.
The little guy's face was still tense, and Hong Xiaoduo couldn't tell whether the child had figured things out or not. For a moment, she didn't know how to face the child or what to say.
Tianxuan was also taken aback for a moment, then walked straight towards her: "I have something I want to ask you. Should I wait until after your afternoon nap?"
Oh, why does that tone sound a bit aggrieved and resentful?
"No need, I'm not that sleepy either. Shall we come in and talk?" Hong Xiaoduo said, then wondered why she still felt a little guilty.
After following Hong Xiaoduo into the room, Tianxuan immediately closed the door behind her.
Hong Xiaoduo sat down while mentally preparing herself. Seeing Tianxuan awkwardly rubbing his hands, she didn't urge him but quietly waited for him to speak.
Because she wasn't sure what Tianxuan wanted to ask her, Hong Xiaoduo held back and said nothing, even though she saw the child open her mouth several times as if to speak but then give up.
“They don’t only have me as a child, right?” Tianxuan finally spoke, but with her head down.
“Yes, the information I found shows that you are their fourth child.” Hong Xiaoduo’s main approach was to answer whatever he asked.
Children's thoughts can be really hard to guess sometimes.
"Were those three all men?" Tianxuan asked again, lowering her head even further.
Hong Xiaoduo tried to observe his expression but couldn't see it clearly, so she could only guess and answer, "Yes, there are three older brothers in front of you, but you don't need to worry, they won't dislike you or treat you badly."
After answering, Hong Xiaoduo waited for the boy's next question. Children, even when in a new environment, such as with their biological parents, may not feel very at ease and lack a sense of security.
"Alright, I understand, Mother, you can take a nap." After Tianxuan finished speaking, her tense shoulders visibly relaxed a bit, and she turned to walk out.
Huh? That's it?
Hong Xiaoduo was a little confused: "Tianxuan, where are you going?" I hope she doesn't sneak off from home!
Tianxuan paused, without turning around: "Weren't we supposed to have barbecue skewers and grilled meat tonight? The meat hasn't been marinated yet, and they don't even know where they put the bamboo skewers."
You don't need to worry about it, just wait to eat. Also, I need to hurry up and clean that lamb gizzard; it might get thrown away if I'm too late.
After saying that, she lifted her foot, opened the door, and walked out. When she turned around to close the door, her little face remained expressionless.
"Is something wrong with him, or is he alright?" Hong Xiaoduo muttered to herself as she looked at the closed door.
She has absolutely no expectations for the barbecue skewers tonight. With Tianxuan's feigned calm demeanor, there's no way the skewers will taste good! They'll either be too salty or too bland, just you wait and see!
The five children outside and Feiyan watched Tianxuan come out, unsure of how to speak to him. Should they congratulate him on finding his family? Or should they take advantage of the fact that he was still there and have a good talk with him?
"Master, are we practicing martial arts now? If not, let's go prepare the meat skewers for dinner." Tianxuan walked up to Quan Jinghuai and asked.
Quan Jinghuai hadn't expected that his second disciple would still have the mind to make meat skewers at this time. He waved his hand and said, "Go and prepare them. If there's still time after you've finished, you can practice later."
"Okay." Tianxuan responded and turned around, gesturing for everyone to go to the kitchen to wash their hands.
"Second Brother." Yao Guang stepped forward and stood close to Tian Xuan, her eyes red as she called out softly.
Her older brothers had already specifically told her to be careful when talking to her second brother, so as not to upset him.
But she couldn't help but cry. She didn't want to be separated from her second brother. Her sixth brother wasn't with them anymore, and now her second brother was leaving too.
"Little sister, your dipping sauce for tonight is mildly spicy, right? Add more perilla seeds, right? Your second brother remembers." Tianxuan reached out and patted Yaoguang's head, speaking softly.
"Second brother, little sister is a year older now, it's time for her to do some work. Arrange a capable job for her, so she doesn't really become a little lazybones." Yuheng saw Yaoguang's eyes and quickly stepped forward to say.
"Sister, I'm not a lazybones. Even though I don't do much work, it's because you don't let me do it. Don't blame me." Yao Guang was young, but she knew that her sister didn't really have a problem with her. She was just afraid that she would burst into tears and affect her second brother's mood. As she spoke, she tried her best to hold back the tears in her eyes.
"Alright, alright, it was my fault, I apologize. Well then, our diligent little sister, you can peel these garlic cloves." Yuheng said with a smile, shoving the small basket of garlic in her hand into hers.
Yao Guang reached out and caught it: "I'll peel it then, Second Brother, just tell me how much you want."
The atmosphere seemed relaxed, but everyone knew it wasn't.
...
At the Ye residence, the entire family, young and old, anxiously awaited Ye Ren'an's return.
The second son, Ye Liangcheng, had already asked his master for leave and returned home after receiving news from home. The eldest son had also sent a letter and was probably on his way back as well.
"The master is back! He's back!" The servant who had been waiting outside the gate ran back to announce.
Apart from Grandpa Ye and Grandma Ye, and two other elders, everyone else got up and looked outside.
Finally, they saw Ye Ren'an's figure, and seeing the smile on his face, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
"What do you mean? Is that child our Jun'er?" The first to ask was the usually dignified Madam Xia.
Ye Ren'an helped his wife to a chair and sat down. Ye Jinquan, who had returned shortly after, also sat down next to the old man.
"It's our Jun'er," Ye Ren'an reassured his wife.
"Thank God, thank God, my poor grandson! Zi'an, why didn't you bring the child back? Is it because he refuses to come back, or because the other party won't agree?" the old lady cried anxiously...
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