Vol 10 Chapter 33 (1/2)

Chapter 33

VOLUME 10 CHAPTER 33: DON’T TELL ME THIS IS ADOPTING A DAUGHTER (3)

Liu Bei POV

“Alright.” I sighed in resignation at how what I had refused before was now being forced upon me, “I’ll take in Kou Feng.”

“Oh~ That really is the best” The uncle said with a gleam in his eyes, seeming thoroughly relieved.

I looked at Kou Feng again and saw that she was still motionless as she clung on tightly to my thigh. As I looked at this rather cute girl who had been through h.e.l.l, I could not help but to reach out and rub her head.

“But my lord, is it really alright to do this? I must say that I personally support your decision though.” Wen Yuan said softly to me as she came closer.

“Un? What problem will there be?”

“What I mean is… Will it be alright for you to adopt her without discussing it with anyone beforehand?”

Ah… I completely forgot about that. Now that I think about it, everyone seems to be opposed to this child calling me “daddy” but now that the misunderstanding has been resolved, there should be no further issues.

“There shouldn’t be a problem.” I said to Wen Yuan as I gave her a thumbs up, “I feel that they will be supportive of me adopting her. Of course, I will be as responsible as I can.”

“Un~” Wen Yuan grunted somewhat sarcastically with a meaningful expression but I ignored her and turned to the uncle and bowed.

“Though you didn’t take her in, I’m sorry for troubling you to come all the way here. Many thanks for that.”

“No no, you don’t need to say such things. I really was compelled to come after all.” He said as he waved his hands dismissively and smiled stiffly, “But since you’ve already accepted her, I no longer have any relation with the child from now on.”

Making clear such things now huh?

“I got it.” I nodded, “But if you should wish to come and see the child, you are more than welcome to do so.”

“Ah, for sure, for sure.” He replied very readily and heartily but I am sure he will not come.

“Well then, that’s it for now. Kou Feng, make sure you get along well with the lord general~”

And just like that, he rushed off. He did not say too much at the end but it’s not like Kou Feng would have liked to listen anyway, I thought as I looked at the uncle who was by now in the distance.

And just like that, we have a new member huh?

“I actually expected things to more or less become like this from the very beginning.” Wen Yuan said as she gave me a wry smile, “So this girl is now your adopted daughter now right, my lord?”

“Un? Ah ah, yes yes.” I said as I went up close to Wen Yuan and whispered, “Let’s take it as that while we’re in front of Kou Feng for now.”

“Eh?!” Wen Yuan exclaimed as her eyes bulged, giving me a fright, “Are you lying to the child?!”

“Ah! Shh! Shh!” I hurriedly said to Wen Yuan, afraid that Kou Feng would hear it.

“My lord, since you’ve already said it then you have to abide by your words and treat the child well.”

“Wu… I didn’t say I wouldn’t treat her well…” I said as I looked down at Kou Feng, feeling a little irritated as I looked into her expectant eyes.

Ah… I just realised a startling fact.

What I feel right now is exactly what her uncle felt just now. On one hand, I promised to take her in yet I tried to s.h.i.+rk responsibility and give myself a chance to escape in my heart. What difference is there then,

between her uncle and I?

This is probably what Wen Yuan is trying to get at, I thought as I looked up at Wen Yuan and saw that she had an unforgiving expression as she frowned.

“I understand what you mean.” I said as I smiled at Wen Yuan and bent down to look at Kou Feng, stroking her cheeks and nose as I did so. The more I look at her, the more cute she seems to be.

“Kou Feng, will you be willing to live with us?”

“Un un,” She vigorously nodded, “I am willing to live with daddy.”

So now she can speak normally huh?

“You’re willing to recognise me as your foster father?”

“Un un.” She nodded again.

Alright, if she is going to go that far, then there is nothing more I can do to turn her down. Doing so would be tantamount to s.h.i.+rking my responsibility.

“Alright. Then from tonight onwards, you are a member of the Liu family.” I said as I rested my hands on her shoulders, “When you grow older in future, you may choose to leave or continue staying with me. But until you leave my side, I am willing to have you with me as my foster daughter.”

“Ah!” Kou Feng cried out as she flew into my chest, making me feel a giant impact.

But I did not fall over nor did I dodge and merely caught her in my arms and hugged her tightly. As of now, we are no longer strangers. She is my daughter and I am her father. Even if it is only in name.

“That’s more like it~” Wen Yuan said as she came over and stood beside me before looking at Kou Feng as she continued, “This child should change her name as well. She shouldn’t be called Kou Feng anymore.”