"Ah? I... I'm sorry, Xiaofeng, I'm sorry, I didn't know." Father Mu was at a loss.
"Dad, look at you!" Mu Xiaodie glared at him reproachfully.
"It's nothing." Li Changfeng shook his head. "So many years have passed, I'm used to it."
Then came complete silence; you could hear a pin drop.
One slip of the tongue and Mr. Mu shut his mouth tightly, refusing to say anything more.
"Brother Feng, this is your first time visiting my home, why don't you come and see my room?" Mu Xiaodie took the initiative to ease the awkward atmosphere.
“Okay!” Li Changfeng followed behind.
Little girls' rooms are usually decorated in red and pink, exuding a princess-like atmosphere, but Mu Xiaodie's is different; it is simple, plain, clean, and plain.
A single bed, two quilts, a small wardrobe, a table with lots of books and a lamp.
A photograph was placed next to the desk lamp.
A faint fragrance permeated the room.
Li Changfeng looked around and said, "Not bad."
"It's alright," Mu Xiaodie said with a smile.
"Hey, is this a photo of you when you were a child?" Li Changfeng picked it up casually.
"Yes, it was taken when I was about five years old. More than ten years have passed in the blink of an eye."
"Wasn't it cute back then?"
Li Changfeng stood there, stunned.
My body started to tremble involuntarily, my hands shook, and my eyes, which had been fixed on the screen, suddenly blurred.
This...this...
"Brother Feng, what's wrong?" Mu Xiaodie noticed the situation and asked in confusion.
"Is this little girl you?" Li Changfeng's voice was hoarse.
"Yeah, what's wrong? Doesn't it look good?"
"Brother Feng, why are you crying?" Mu Xiaodie asked, puzzled. "I'll go get you some tissues."
Li Changfeng grabbed her, preventing her from moving, staring intently at her, scrutinizing every feature of her face over and over again.
Mu Xiaodie's face burned like fire; she felt a little embarrassed being stared at like that by a grown man.
What is Brother Feng up to?
He stared at himself like that.
Yes or no……
"Brother Feng, how about I take you for a walk around the area?" Mu Xiaodie said shyly, her little toes touching the ground as she slowly drew circles.
"Xiaodie, tell me honestly, is this your home?" Li Changfeng asked anxiously.
“Yes,” Mu Xiaodie said matter-of-factly, raising one small hand to touch Li Changfeng’s forehead.
"It's not hot. Why are you talking nonsense? If it's not my house, whose house is it?"
“No, I’m asking you…” Li Changfeng was momentarily speechless, but quickly gathered his thoughts.
"Are you your uncle's biological child?"
"It might be a bit offensive, but I have to get to the bottom of this."
“Brother Feng, actually…” Mu Xiaodie lowered her head, “I am actually an adopted daughter.”
"What's your surname? What was your original surname? It certainly wasn't Mu, right?" Li Changfeng's trembling continued unabated.
"Yes, my surname isn't Mu, it's Li."
"Li Ranran, isn't she?" Li Changfeng said a name.
This is the name of my younger sister, given to me by my parents.
The photo on the table is exactly what my sister looked like when she was little, without the slightest difference. Even if I forgot the whole world, I could never forget what my sister looked like.
Mu Xiaodie's mouth dropped open in shock, and she blurted out, "How did you know?"
Tears welled up in Li Changfeng's eyes, and he could no longer hold them back.
He pulled her into a tight embrace.
"Little sister, I've found you, Ranran, I've found you."
A man doesn't easily shed tears, unless he's truly heartbroken.
Li Changfeng was not sad, but excited.
All those years of longing, yearning, and yearning erupted at this moment.
She cried uncontrollably, tears streaming down her face.
Even on the mountain, there wasn't a single day that he didn't blame himself.
I worry about my younger sister's safety, whether she has enough to eat and wear, and whether she has a place to shelter her from the wind and rain...
It's getting cold. Is my sister wearing a cotton-padded coat? Will she be cold?
It's getting hot. Are there mosquitoes where my sister lives? Will she get bitten all over?
It's a holiday, where is my sister? On this day of family reunion, will she shed tears, will she be sad and heartbroken?
Li Changfeng even considered the terrible aspects, the tragedies he least wanted to face.
Is my sister just lost? What if she's been kidnapped, sold, or had her heart and lungs ripped out?
With his beloved younger sister right in front of him, how could Li Changfeng remain calm?
He can't do it!
Mu Xiaodie's mind went blank, and she froze.
"What...what did you say?"
"I'm your brother, your own brother," Li Changfeng said, his voice trembling with tears.
"I'm sorry, Ranran, I'm so sorry."
"I didn't mean to lose you when we were little."
"Huh?" Mu Xiaodie belatedly realized, "You're my brother? My own brother?"
“It’s absolutely true.” Li Changfeng held her shoulders and said solemnly, “Our parents died early, and we lived together in an orphanage when we were young.”
"The dean's surname is Cui, and her name is Cui Xiulian."
When we were separated, you were four years old and I was seven.
"Look here, this is where you bit me when you were angry as a child, do you remember?" Li Changfeng rolled up his sleeves to prove it. Time flies, and the faint teeth marks can still be seen.
Mu Xiaodie stared blankly, "I went to great lengths to find my brother, but I never expected you to be right here beside me."
"Yes, I've been looking for you for so long. Heaven rewards those who persevere, and heaven has finally found you." Li Changfeng embraced him again.
"Waaaaah, brother!" Mu Xiaodie cried out.
Hearing "Hey!" was sweeter than eating honey, and a warm feeling flowed into my heart.
"Creak!" At this moment, the door was pushed open, and Mu's father glanced at it and hurriedly retreated. "Uh, sorry to disturb you, please continue."
I was wondering why Xiaofeng was so sincerely helping his family; it turns out the two of them are dating.
My daughter is growing up and has reached the age where she should be dating.
In the blink of an eye, my daughter is now an adult.
They still treated her like a little child.
Xiao Feng is a good young man. He's handsome, tall, and capable. My daughter really likes him, so it's good that she has someone to rely on.
Is it really appropriate to just hug and kiss at your father-in-law's house? Can't you wait that long?
You two can be affectionate after you leave this door.
Clearly, Mr. Mu misunderstood.
"Brother, my dad will definitely come to call us for dinner. Why don't we fill our stomachs first?" Mu Xiaodie said, looking up after crying for a while.
“Okay.” Li Changfeng was in a great mood, looking at his sister with great joy. He couldn’t get enough of looking at her, and she looked pleasing to the eye no matter what.
"Brother, don't blame my parents. Although they had their own selfish reasons for finding a child and hiding it, I was raised by them after all."
"They were incredibly kind to me, treating me like their own child, showering me with love and raising me with all their hard work."
"I will never forget this kindness, and I will take care of the two elderly people until their death." Mu Xiaodie expressed her heartfelt gratitude.
“Even if someone else adopts me, I doubt they could do what they have done.”
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