Vol 10 Chapter 52 (2/2)

*Giiyaa*!

“Yaa~~~~”

“Uwaaa!”

All of a sudden, a weird yell came from the room beside and I got a shock as I instinctively dodged while Yi De stood in front of me.

Eh? In that instant, as I looked at Yi De from the side, the feeling I got from her was the same as that of the old Yi De.

“Un? Big brother is here?”

Just as I was trying to figure out what was going on, and even entertained the notion that there was an a.s.sa.s.sin, a tender voice came from up ahead.

“Mi Zhen?” Yi De spoke up before me and withdrew her stance.

“It’s elder sister Yi De and Xuan De big brother!” Mi Zhen cried as she flew out from the door and leapt at me. I was not entirely ready for this but managed to go up and catch her.

“Take it easy, will you…”

Mi Zhen was as lively as ever and just seeing her like this made me happy. I have never thought about what kind of children I would like to have before this but I think I prefer more boisterous kids.

“Mi Zhen, why are you in such a rush?”

Another voice came from inside the room and when I looked over, I saw that it was Gan Qing.

“Ah, Xuan De.”

“Good morning.” I nodded, “Are you going to have breakfast.”

“Yes, is Xuan De going as well?”

I smiled stiffly as I shook my head, “I won’t be going. I have business to attend to.”

“Big brother, big brother, I haven’t been able to see you lately.” Mi Zhen said as she looked up at me with an innocent yearning that made me feel terribly guilty.

“I’m sorry, Mi Zhen, but I’ve been really busy of late.” I said as I rubbed her head. I even said I would find some time for them but I have not been able to fulfill this promise at all.

“Where is Liu Feng by the way?”

“Ah, that’s right.” Gan Qing seemed to have just remembered Liu Feng was missing and looked into the room, “Liu Feng, why are you still there? Come along, we’re going to eat now.”

…

Soft footsteps could be heard coming from the room and soon, a small head poked out of the room.

“…”

The big eyes, neat fringe and small braid made it easy for me to recognise Liu Feng. As I looked at her, I remembered the relations.h.i.+p between us and lowered my head as I spoke to her, “Liu Feng, how are you lately? Have you been eating well?”

“… Un.” She nodded ever so slightly before retreating to Gan Qing’s back as she grabbed onto her clothes.

“Haha, she’s probably a little shy.” Gan Qing said as she chuckled but did not pull Liu Feng away. I feel relieved to see them getting along so well.

“Xuan De.”

Un?

I turned around when Yi De called out to me but she did not say anything and merely looked at me. I looked up at the sky and found that the time where we were supposed to meet was near. Looks like we cannot stay for much longer but to leave abruptly when this just happened is a little…

I looked at them in turn and after a moment, I squatted down, “Liu Feng, Mi Zhen, I have some important things to do so I will have to leave now.”

“Eh~” Mi Zhen seemed rather unhappy. I looked at Gan Qing and she nodded understandingly. Be that as it may, I feel like I need to fulfill my duties, “But Liu Feng, Mi Zhen, once I’m back later and have had dinner, I’ll come and play with you both, okay?”

Mi Zhen’s face brightened up immediately, “That’s a promise then.”

“Ah yes, it’s a promise.” I nodded and got up as I made to leave, not forgetting to exchange glances and a nod with Gan Qing. I then looked down at Liu Feng who still seemed rather timid and smiled as I waved.

“Let’s go then.”

“Un.”

“Bye, daddy.”

“Eh?”

A soft voice came from behind and when I turned around, I saw that Liu Feng was now completely hidden behind Gan Qing, who was smiling awkwardly at me.

“Ah! That’s so cunning! I want to call Xuan De daddy too!”

(TL: Well, you can… Eventually…)

“Mi Zhen, stop messing around!”

“Mi Zhen, don’t talk nonsense.”

Gan Qing and I reacted almost immediately. Looks like Liu Feng has indeed ignited some desire to monopolise me or some compet.i.tive spirit in her but I have never thought of adopting Mi Zhen. Of course, I know that she is just joking.

As I looked at Mi Zhen’s pouting face, I found it difficult to laugh at this situation. All I could do was to ignore it for now and hope that it pa.s.ses.

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