Chapter 53 - Xiao Xia’s House (1/2)

Yao Ling could feel her whole body sweating in fright. Was she making a stupid decision? She prayed that this little girl wouldn't attempt to do bad things to both of them. Yao Ling tried to reassure Xiao Yu, ”Nothing is going to happen.”

They watched Xiao Xia bouncing happily. Before Yao Ling could ask when they would arrive at their destination, they heard Xiao Xia said, ”We've arrived!” She jumped happily and pointed her house to show it to Yao Ling and Xiao Yu.

The house was pretty big, but it was quite broke down. Everywhere was dirty and there were holes everywhere, even the roof was in bad condition. When it rained, it would certainly leak into the house. The lawn was unkempt and messy. There were several little children scattered here and there. They wore the same tatteted clothes as Xiao Xia and their faces were also smudged in dirt.

Yao Ling felt sympathetic with their living condition. ”I thought you live alone with your Ning jie.” Yao Ling asked Xiao Xia with loving eyes. Somehow, she liked this little girl.

”No. Ning jie isn't only saving me, but also my other sisters and brothers.”

”How old are you now?” Yao Ling asked out of curiosity.

”I'm six years old this year, Pretty Lady.” Xiao Xia smiled happily while proudly showing off her age.

Yao Ling felt lucky that nothing had happened. She should be more careful next time. She berated herself inside her mind, feeling stupid. If this were a trap, she would have been easily killed or kidnapped. Although her instinct was good, luck wouldn't always happen every time.

Her gaze softened when looking at the old and broken house. So… Xiao Xia was five years old when she was bullied and kicked out from her house? Luckily, she was still a bright and cheery girl.

After hearing their talk, several of the kids' curiosity was piqued and they went closer to the broken gate. At first, they held a certain vigilant attitude, but when they saw Xiao Xia chatting happily with the strangers, they started to get relaxed. They were in confusion though, why would Xiao Xia bring strangers here? Their minds were distracted when they saw the snacks that were held by both pretty ladies and Xiao Xia. They could feel their saliva started to drool, wanting to taste those heavenly-looking snacks.

Yao Ling seemed to understand the meaning of their gaze. She smiled softly and asked, ”Do you want these snacks?”

The several hungry-looking children nodded excitedly. They were hoping that this deity would let them taste a little bit of heaven.

Yao Ling grinned widely, tilted her head for a little bit and asked, ”So… why don't you come and get it?”

Hearing her positive answer, the children were swarming to Xiao Yu and her. She was a bit surprised with their aggressiveness, but she somehow understood. If it was the old her, she would do the exact same thing. She gave them one by one. Some got tanghulu and some got meat buns. Fortunately, she bought a lot and they were enough for the kids. She didn't think buying snacks like a lunatic just now was a blessing in disguise.

”Can I meet your Ning jie?” Yao Ling asked Xiao Xia, while looking at the kids' grinning face. They were eating without restraint, making Yao Ling's heart feel a sudden burst of warmth in her heart. She was happy that she was able to put happiness on their dirty and sad little faces.