Li Sheng held his son in one arm while using his other hand to remove the little sandals from the child’s feet, preventing them from rubbing against his skin any further.
Feng Yuan cooperated obediently.
As the shoes were being taken off, he stared at his chubby little feet and let out two more sobs.
Li Sheng tucked the small sandals into his pocket before moving to sit on the sofa.
The private room was spacious.
The sofa area remained untouched and clean.
Sitting down, Li Sheng carefully examined Feng Yuan’s foot.
A child’s skin is tender, and their bones are still developing.
From just looking at Feng Yuan’s twisted foot, it was impossible to tell if any bones were injured.
However, the redness and slight swelling suggested it wasn’t a minor injury.
Li Heng also approached, crouching down to inspect Feng Yuan’s foot.
Feng Yuan had been running around in his sandals all day. His chubby feet were dirty, even smudged with mud.
Yet, whether it was his Big Dad or grandpa touching his little feet, their eyes held only concern, not a trace of disgust.
As the two adults tended to the little one’s injury, Boss Hu, still standing in place, seemed momentarily forgotten.
Though no one paid him any attention, he didn’t dare to leave.
The manager’s staff quickly cleaned up the area, focusing especially on neutralizing the smell of alcohol.
In a short time, the private room was transformed into what resembled an elegant reception lounge.
Feng Yuan lifted his chubby foot, refusing to let his Big Dad and grandpa touch it anymore.
He carefully protected his little foot himself and reminded his Big Dad to settle the score with the bad guy.
Boss Hu had never seen the legendary Li family members in person before.
But judging by the demeanor of Li Sheng and Li Heng, he knew all too well—
Their commanding presence was something cultivated over years of being in positions of power.
“President Li,” Boss Hu said, his arrogance gone as he explained to Li Sheng, “I didn’t injure his foot. He twisted it himself when he jumped off the chair.”
“I never laid a finger on him.”
Boss Hu was telling the truth about that.
With Tao Zhi present, he had wanted to lay hands on the chubby little Feng Yuan earlier, but hadn’t succeeded.
His attempt to call for backup had also failed.
Although Feng Yuan hadn’t been physically harmed, his family lineage had been insulted multiple times.
Both Li Sheng and Li Heng were aware of all this.
They had been watching the surveillance footage before entering.
“You’re the first to hire someone to make my son disappear,” Li Sheng’s tone was icy, his gaze at Boss Hu like that of someone looking at disposable trash.
Hearing his earlier actions laid bare, Boss Hu’s face instantly turned pale.
“President Li, it’s truly a misunderstanding. I didn’t provoke your son. He was the one who came in and poured alcohol over my head!”
Boss Hu felt both terrified and aggrieved at that moment.
Everything that had happened was because Feng Yuan charged in and doused him with liquor.
He hadn’t started it!
In various situations, Boss Hu had often poured drinks on others, forced them to drink until they were drunk, and then taken advantage of them.
But this time, he genuinely hadn’t initiated the conflict.
Hearing Boss Hu tattling on him, Feng Yuan frowned, displeased.
“You’re a bad guy! You bullied Little Deer! You bullied my Little Deer!”
Little Deer, who played games with him, carried him to victory, made him countless outfits, and cooked all kinds of dishes, was nothing short of a celestial being in Feng Yuan’s eyes.
Such an excellent Little Deer. Feng Yuan wouldn’t allow anyone to bully him.
Feng Yuan glared furiously at Boss Hu, repeatedly calling him a villain.
Seeing how angry he was, Li Heng quickly patted his back to soothe him.
Little Deer and Tao Zhi walked over, stopping only when they reached Feng Yuan’s side.
As Little Deer approached, his heart pounded like a drum.
Looking at Feng Yuan, who was standing up for him, he felt as if he were seeing a little hero.
The little hero Feng Yuan, noticing his approach, reached out a chubby hand and grabbed him.
“Little Deer, don’t be scared! My Big Dad and grandpa will protect you, too!”
As he spoke, Feng Yuan patted the spot beside him, signaling for Little Deer to sit down.
Little Deer sat down, his heart still thundering.
The two of them, one big and one small, sat side by side, while Tao Zhi remained standing.
Tao Zhi looked up at Li Sheng, about to speak, but Li Sheng cut him off.
“No need, I’ll handle it.”
Tao Zhi replied, “Mm.”
He had originally intended to cash in on Li Sheng’s promise.
After saying this, Li Sheng pulled out a chair and sat down in front of Boss Hu.
He seemed to be waiting for something.
Soon, a man in a suit, with blond hair and blue eyes, entered.
He handed a document to Li Sheng.
Li Sheng opened it and read aloud in a leisurely tone.
“Hu Yao, eldest son of the founder of Fukang Group, operates businesses under his name…”
As Li Sheng’s soft murmurs continued, Hu Yao seemed as if he had been drenched in water.
His sweat soaked through his clothes.
At this moment, he paid no attention to the sticky feeling of his clothes clinging to his skin.
His lips trembled as he pleaded with Li Sheng like a stray dog.
“President Li, I truly know I was wrong. I can apologize. I can even compensate!”
“Just let me go. I’ll do anything!”
“Oh, right, Little Deer’s apprentice, Baozi, is still in my team.”
“His contract is still in my hands.”
By now, Hu Yao had realized that the young master of the Li family had come for Little Deer.
So, he targeted Little Deer.
“If you let me go, I’ll immediately terminate Baozi’s contract.”
“And Little Deer—I’ll give him a huge compensation.”
Hu Yao rambled on for a while, but Li Sheng remained silent.
He tried to steady his nerves, his mind racing.
After a few seconds, he walked over to Little Deer. When he reached him, he bent his knees and knelt directly in front of Little Deer.
After Little Deer had his sister sent to the police station the first time, Hu Yao had sent people after him.
Back then, Little Deer, though not dead, had been beaten in an alley until he knelt on the ground, unable to get up for a long time.
Little Deer knew it was Hu Yao’s doing.
And Hu Yao knew that Little Deer knew.
After that incident, Little Deer had used every means possible to leave the team.
Hu Yao had originally felt it wasn’t enough.
His sister, because of Little Deer, had her dreams shattered and had been going crazy at home for days.
He had wished he could make Little Deer kneel every day and apologize to his sister.
But now, someone was kneeling.
That someone wasn’t Little Deer. It was him.
In his thirty years of life, Hu Yao had humiliated and bullied countless people. The despicable things he had done were no fewer than his sister’s.
But he had always sailed smoothly through life.
This time, because of Little Deer, whom he had always trampled into the mud, and a little kid no bigger than a radish, he had truly fallen.
With the Li family’s power, if they really wanted to take down the Hu family…
Hu Yao didn’t dare imagine the consequences.
Just the thought of it made his legs so weak he could barely stand.
“Little Deer, I’ve terminated the contract with Baozi. I’ll compensate both of you.”
“Please, put in a good word for me.”
Hu Yao was begging Little Deer, a sight Little Deer had never seen before.
“For the sake of our time working together, Little Deer, save me.”
Hu Yao, the arrogant, rich second-generation who always looked down on others, was now kneeling and pleading with an orphan he once despised most.
Not far away, the team captain who had joined Hu Yao in attacking Feng Yuan and using foul language was so frightened his legs had gone weak.
Hu Yao pleaded desperately, his demeanor utterly humbled.
Seeing him beg Little Deer, Feng Yuan’s chubby face showed a hint of nervousness.
He was worried the kind-hearted Little Deer might soften!
But fortunately, after hearing Hu Yao’s pleas, Little Deer showed not a trace of emotion in his eyes, nor any relaxation in his attitude.
Speaking softly to his former boss, Little Deer said, “Hu Yao, you’re truly finished this time.”
“You and your sister are both finished.”
This pair of siblings, who had committed countless misdeeds, was finally going to pay the price for their past evils.
After Little Deer made his position clear, Li Sheng understood his meaning.
Both Hu Yao and the team captain on the scene had already been beaten black and blue.
Li Sheng hadn’t laid a hand on them himself.
He took one last look at Hu Yao, then left, carrying his son.
Within an hour, Hu Yao received a notification that his team had been disqualified from the competition.
Listening to the cold announcement over the phone, he felt overwhelming panic.
He knew this call was just the beginning.
What followed would be the official start of his nightmare, the Hu family’s nightmare.
“No, I can’t just sit here waiting for doom.”
Hu Yao gripped his phone tightly, searching for ways to save himself.
He couldn’t just resign himself to fate!
He needed to find allies!
The Li family was powerful, but there must be others who opposed them!
Driven by survival instinct, Hu Yao desperately sought ways to counter the Li family.
While he was still struggling, Feng Yuan had already been seated in the car.
When being carried away by his father, Feng Yuan thoughtfully brought along the buns for Little Deer.
They sat in the seven-seater vehicle heading toward the hospital.
“Dad, where’s Dad?”
Feng Yuan sat on Li Sheng’s lap, asking his question.
Sometimes the little guy would get lazy when calling his dads, just using “dad” for both.
Fortunately, both dads knew who he meant.
Li Sheng held him and replied softly, “Your dad is busy investigating that tattoo shop. I heard you had trouble at the restaurant, so I came with your grandpa first.”
Feng Yuan nodded upon hearing this: “Okay then.”
The little guy sat unusually quiet in the car.
He stared at his chubby feet. As he stared, he suddenly became happy.
“Dad, Yuan Yuan doesn’t have to go to school anymore.”
In Feng Yuan’s eyes, going to the base was the same as going to school.
Now that he couldn’t walk, he definitely couldn’t go to school either!
Li Sheng looked at his feet but said nothing.
The car drove on. As they approached the hospital, Feng Yuan finally realized.
“Yuan Yuan doesn’t want to go to the hospital.”
He protested: “Don’t take Yuan Yuan to the hospital!”
“Your foot needs medical attention.”
Li Sheng held him down, preventing him from struggling.
The car parked in the hospital lot.
Looking at the hospital they were entering, Little Deer appeared somewhat excited.
This was exactly the hospital he had wanted to bring Tao Zhi to!
“Mr. Li, although I feel quite embarrassed, I’d like to ask you for another favor.”
“I want to get Tao Zhi a medical check-up, but it’s very difficult to schedule an appointment here.”
“Tao Zhi never seems to get full, no matter how much he eats. I’m worried there might be something wrong with his digestive system…”
As Little Deer made this request, his face gradually turned red with embarrassment.
He felt he was being rather shameless.
Mr. Li and Yuan Yuan had already helped him so much…
Yet here he was, pushing his luck with another request.
Little Deer’s face burned as if on fire, his expression betraying his discomfort.
Though thoroughly embarrassed, he still resolutely voiced his request.
Hearing his words, Li Sheng glanced at Tao Zhi.
That Tao Zhi never felt full, no matter how much he ate, was completely normal. There was no need for any medical examination.
But Little Deer, kept in the dark, obviously didn’t know the full story.
With just one exchanged glance, Li Sheng and Tao Zhi had completed their silent communication.
Tao Zhi: “Help him.”
Li Sheng: “Mm.”
Having communicated through their eyes, neither showed any unusual expression.
Li Sheng spoke calmly: “Leave it to me.”
Little Deer said gratefully, “Thank you so much! Mr. Li, you’re truly too kind!”
No wonder he was Yuan Yuan’s father. He is just as kind-hearted as his son.
Feeling deeply grateful, Little Deer followed them into the hospital.
Once inside, Li Sheng immediately arranged for someone to take Tao Zhi away, saying they would conduct the medical examination.
Little Deer had intended to accompany them.
But Li Sheng stopped him: “Stay here with Yuan Yuan. When Yuan Yuan sees the doctor, he needs several people to comfort him.”
Little Deer: “Alright.”
Without a moment’s hesitation, Little Deer chose to stay by Feng Yuan’s side.
Feng Yuan was so small. Going to the doctor must have been terrifying for him.
Tao Zhi was a grown-up and had someone with him. Nothing would happen to him.
“Yuan Yuan, the doctor is only going to look at your foot. They won’t give you any shots, so don’t cry.”
The remaining Little Deer gently comforted Feng Yuan, who had started crying the moment they entered the hospital.
For a child, the hospital was the scariest place.
Feng Yuan struggled fiercely.
He absolutely didn’t want to stay in the hospital.
Li Sheng held him while Li Heng gripped his little legs to stop him from kicking.
Little Deer did his best to comfort him.
The three adults surrounding the one child were still having difficulty managing.
The head of orthopedics entered, bringing candy with him.
“Yuan Yuan.”
The doctor knew Feng Yuan. He handed several pieces of candy to Feng Yuan and said with a smile, “I’m just here to check your injury. I won’t give you any shots or IVs, okay?”
The candies the doctor offered were chocolate and milk candies.
Both were Feng Yuan’s favorites.
His chubby little hand clutched the candy. For the sake of the treats, he sniffled and relented.
“You can only look.”
“Okay, I’ll just take a look.”
While comforting Feng Yuan, the doctor reached out and held his foot.
Feng Yuan: “Oww!”
Feng Yuan’s childish cry broke from the pressure.
The doctor worked quickly. His hands were steady and precise as he examined Feng Yuan’s foot, making his diagnosis and treatment plan in the shortest time possible.
The bones in Feng Yuan’s ankle were slightly misaligned, which was causing the swelling.
He directly reset the bone.
During this process, Feng Yuan clearly heard a “crack” sound.
Hearing this, the little one tilted his head back and cried pitifully.
“Yuan Yuan’s foot is broken!”
“Waa, Yuan Yuan is going to become a little cripple!”
Feng Yuan didn’t want to be a little cripple.
The little cripple couldn’t even go scavenging properly.
The wailing child sounded just like a piglet being slaughtered for the New Year feast.
Hearing his cries, the director showed no trace of panic.
“Mr. Li, the treatment is done. Next, apply some medicated oil on him. Avoid strenuous activities for a few days and, if possible, try not to walk. Rest well for a few days, and he’ll recover.”
The director added while speaking, “Children recover quickly. Usually, they’re fine within two days.”
After reporting the situation to the adult, the director finally went to comfort the little crybaby.
“Don’t worry, we’ll calm him down.”
Li Sheng didn’t trouble the doctor further. He had the doctor prescribe medicine and applied it once for Feng Yuan right there in the hospital.
When the medicine was applied, Feng Yuan experienced another wave of pain.
By the time they left the hospital, Feng Yuan had cried himself exhausted.
He didn’t want his Big Dad or his grandpa to carry him. Only Little Deer would do.
Earlier, Little Deer had been the only one who didn’t hold him down.
Li Sheng glanced at Little Deer’s somewhat slender frame and hesitated to hand the child over.
“Yuan Yuan, Little Deer can’t carry you.”
“Mr. Li, I can carry him.”
Little Deer smiled and flexed his arm: “I’m quite strong.”
He could even lift and toss a large iron wok full of vegetables.
Little Deer took Feng Yuan over.
Since Feng Yuan only wanted Little Deer, Little Deer had no choice but to accompany Feng Yuan home.
Tao Zhi followed along as well.
Tao Zhi’s “examination results” had come out. There was nothing wrong with his health. He just had a particularly large appetite.
There was no medical solution for this condition.
Little Deer focused entirely on the part about there being no health issues.
As long as there were no health problems, it was fine.
If Tao Zhi had a big appetite, he’d just cook more food.
Little Deer, Tao Zhi, and Baozi all arrived together at the Li residence.
“So magnificent.”
Baozi, who had been quietly minimizing his presence along the way, couldn’t help but murmur in admiration after entering the Li home.
Little Deer also thought the place was magnificent.
As they walked inside, Feng Yuan had gone quiet.
The little one, exhausted from crying on the way back, had fallen asleep.
Even in sleep, tear tracks remained on his small face.
Perhaps from crying too hard, his small body would occasionally tremble.
“Let me take Yuan Yuan.”
As they entered the living room, Li Sheng took Feng Yuan back and carried him off to sleep.
Except for Feng Qi, everyone else in the household was present.
After Feng Yuan was carried into the bedroom, Qin Xun followed them in.
“He sprained his ankle. We’ve already applied medicine. Will you rest here with him?”
“Mm.”
Qin Xun climbed onto the bed and lay down beside Feng Yuan.
Meanwhile, Little Deer, Baozi, and Tao Zhi, who had been brought along, were being entertained by the Li family.
“So you’re that streamer.”
Li Wei raised an eyebrow, looking at Little Deer, whose silver-gray hair contrasted with his incredibly innocent face. She commented: “You’re even better looking than you appear on stream.”
Little Deer blushed at the compliment, his fingers nervously clutching his clothes.
“Why so nervous? We don’t bite.”
Li Ting leaned back on the sofa and asked casually, “By the way, I think I smell medicated oil. Are you injured?”
“No, Yuan Yuan sprained his ankle. We just came back from the hospital. The medicated oil was for him.”
At Little Deer’s words, the expressions of everyone who had been about to sit on the sofa instantly changed.
They stood up and all headed toward the bedroom.
With the Li family gone, Little Deer actually felt relieved.
He was just about to speak to Tao Zhi when Baozi grabbed his hand, whispering timidly, “Master, I’m so nervous. Everyone in their family has such a strong presence.”
Baozi was young, hadn’t participated in many competitions, and had even fewer opportunities to travel abroad. This was his first time encountering people with a background like the Li family’s.
Little Deer thought to himself that he was also extremely nervous. But in front of his disciple, he cleared his throat and decided not to show any fear. “It’s okay, Baozi. Yuan Yuan’s family is very kind. You don’t need to be afraid.”
At the mention of Yuan Yuan, Baozi’s eyes lit up. “Master, Yuan Yuan is Cub Yuan Yuan, right? I recognized it a while ago!”
Baozi had always paid close attention to his master and was very familiar with Cub Yuan Yuan, the little internet celebrity who often got scolded in his master’s livestreams. He found Cub Yuan Yuan adorable and had already developed a fondness for him even before meeting him in person. Now that they had met, Cub Yuan Yuan’s image in his mind had only improved.
“Cub Yuan Yuan is so cute. He’s really good-looking.”
Baozi was naturally a bit timid and socially anxious, often too scared to speak in front of strangers. But in front of his master, he was quite the chatterbox.
As the master and disciple chatted about Yuan Yuan, Baozi gradually moved closer and closer to his master.
Tao Zhi glanced at them and, the next second, sat down between them.
Pushed aside, Baozi pouted but didn’t dare to complain, quietly shifting to the side.
Seeing Tao Zhi squeeze in, Little Deer immediately reached out and held his hand. “Are you scared, too? Don’t be afraid. I’m here with you.”
When Tao Zhi was first taken in by Little Deer, his mind wasn’t quite right. Many everyday tasks had to be taught by Little Deer, who patiently guided and cared for him. Tao Zhi, in turn, became very dependent on Little Deer.
The two lived together in a small rented apartment. Little Deer felt a sense of stability and happiness he had never known before. Growing up without a family, the orphanage was his only home. But with so many children and people there, he never had a room to himself. It wasn’t until he grew up and started earning money that he finally had his first independent room.
Perhaps because he had been an orphan for so long, Little Deer yearned for a home and someone to share it with. The little apartment he now shared with Tao Zhi perfectly fulfilled his vision of a home.
Tao Zhi was very clingy and loved sticking close to him. In the beginning, when Tao Zhi’s mind wasn’t quite right, he would even follow Little Deer to the bathroom. To have some privacy, Little Deer had to shut him outside the door. Tao Zhi would squat by the door, waiting for Little Deer to come out.
“Are you hungry?” Little Deer suddenly remembered. “Did you eat the food I left for you at the hotel?”
“I did.”
“Alright. I’ll let them know we’re leaving as soon as they come out.”
Little Deer knew the Li family’s threshold wasn’t one just anyone could cross. He was only able to enter today thanks to Yuan Yuan. But even though this was an opportunity many would envy, he had to leave as soon as he arrived. Tao Zhi needed to eat, so he couldn’t stay long.
Soon, the group of adults who had gone to see the child came out. Just as Little Deer was about to say they were leaving, Li Sheng spoke first. “Tao Zhi, come with me for a bit? I’ll treat you to a meal.”
Tao Zhi replied, “Okay,” stood up, and followed the meal-providing Li Sheng.
Watching their retreating figures, Little Deer was left speechless.
“Little Deer, don’t worry. Li Sheng probably took him out for some business. Just stay here peacefully.”
Little Deer: “…Alright.”
Left with no other choice, Little Deer could only remain at the Li residence for the time being.
The Li family wasn’t particularly talkative by nature, but they made sure he never felt awkward.
Under Frida’s gentle questioning, Little Deer unwittingly spilled everything about himself.
His age, the conflict with his team that evening…
And even about Baozi beside him.
He had revealed nearly everything, stopping just short of sharing his shoe size.
After hearing his story, Frida said compassionately, “Good child. All the hardships are behind you now. Only good days lie ahead.”
The Li family knew Feng Yuan was very close to Little Deer.
The little one had praised Little Deer repeatedly to everyone at home.
Seeing what Little Deer had gone through, they felt they needed to do something.
Li Ting leaned slightly to his right, as if resting against something, though there appeared to be nothing but air beside him.
Leaning against the empty space, Li Ting snorted softly.
“That boss of yours… his life has basically reached its end.”
When the Li family decided to deal with someone, they never held back.
Especially when the person they were targeting was already notorious for their misdeeds.
As they chatted, before long, Frida stood up.
“Little Deer, come have dinner.”
No one had eaten dinner yet. They had been waiting for Feng Yuan to wake up and join them.
But Feng Yuan showed no signs of waking anytime soon.
Frida decided not to wait any longer. She couldn’t let a guest go hungry.
That would be terribly impolite.
The dinner the Li family prepared for their guests was lavish.
Though Baozi was timid, he managed to eat three full plates of food.
After the meal, Tao Zhi still hadn’t returned.
The Li family prepared guest rooms for Little Deer and Baozi, complete with fresh clothes and toiletries.
Little Deer and Baozi’s rooms were next to each other.
After seeing the guest room he would be staying in, Baozi was so excited his voice trembled.
“Master, this room is amazing! It’s the best room I’ve ever stayed in!”
Baozi used all his wages to pay for his mother’s medical treatment, so he had always lived frugally.
Staying with the Li family tonight made Baozi feel like he was dreaming.
He finally understood how Granny Liu must have felt when she visited the Grand View Garden.
Watching his excited young apprentice, Little Deer reached out and ruffled his hair.
“Baozi, go get some proper rest. I need to start my livestream.”
Little Deer had a perfect attendance bonus for his livestreams.
If he streamed every day, he could get the highest tier of the bonus!
Little Deer, the money-making fanatic, wouldn’t let that bonus slip away.
Knowing he would be streaming, the Li family even prepared all the necessary equipment for him.
Sitting in front of the camera, Little Deer felt incredibly exhilarated.
The Li family was truly too good to him.
Their kindness wasn’t just empty words. They genuinely considered his needs and thoughtfully attended to every detail.
He had never even dreamed he would cross paths with such a family.
Before starting the stream, Little Deer pinched his thigh hard to make sure he wasn’t dreaming.
“Ouch, it’s real.”
Muttering to himself, Little Deer finally began the livestream.
As soon as the stream went live, viewers noticed the background behind him.
“Little Deer, where are you?”
“Huh, it doesn’t look like a hotel. Is that a room?”
“Whoa, is that painting on your wall an original? That’s Fang Fang painting. It’s crazy expensive!”
“It must be a fake. Who would hang a real Fang Fang painting like that? Anyone who bought one would treasure it, not just display it like this.”
“Wait, the jewelry ornament in the upper right corner behind the streamer looks exactly like the one L brand released for their centennial celebration. I remember that piece was hyped up to over a hundred million.”
“Emmm, Little Deer, what kind of place are you staying in? Why are there so many fakes?”
Little Deer: “…”
Little Deer remained silent.
He wanted to say that everything behind him wasn’t fake. They were all genuine.
But he figured no one would believe him even if he said so.
“Ahem, I’m staying at a friend’s place today. I’ll still stream for three hours as usual.”
“We won’t do any PK battles today. Let’s just play games.”
Little Deer skillfully started streaming games, but many viewers in his chat continued discussing the pile of “fakes” behind him.
While Little Deer’s stream was buzzing with discussions, on the other side, Feng Yuan, who had been asleep for quite a while, woke up hungry.
The little one rubbed his eyes, whimpering as he sat up.
Qin Xun watched him closely, his gaze fixed on Feng Yuan’s chubby feet, worried that any sudden movement might cause pain.
“Qin Xun…”
Once fully awake, Feng Yuan patted his empty stomach.
Pitifully, he asked, “Why didn’t anyone feed Yuan Yuan?”
Qin Xun: “…”
Qin Xun: “You were asleep during mealtime, so we didn’t wake you. There’s food saved for you in the kitchen.”
As he spoke, Qin Xun picked him up.
“I’ll take you to eat.”
“Okay.”
The two little ones made their way to the dining room, where the servants brought out the meal.
As Feng Yuan ate, his eyes gradually reddened.
“Yuan Yuan is hurt, and no one is eating with Yuan Yuan.”
Qin Xun was at a loss for words.
By the time Feng Yuan woke up, it was already 11 p.m.
The rest of the family had long gone to rest.
It wasn’t that they didn’t want to eat with Feng Yuan. They simply didn’t know when he would wake up.
With no other choice, Qin Xun sent a message in the family group chat. He had recently been added to the group.
Not long after the message was sent, his grandparents, uncles, and aunts, all in their pajamas, hurried over.
His older cousins weren’t there. They were still at their maternal grandparents’ house.
The whole family gathered around the dining table, watching the little one eat.
“Does your foot still hurt?”
Li Heng crouched down in front of him, carefully examining his ankle.
The swelling seemed to have gone down a bit.
Feng Yuan hadn’t felt much pain after waking up, but being quite the drama queen, he nodded anyway, his little voice full of grievance: “It hurts a little.”
Li Heng blew gently on his ankle and asked, “Does it still hurt?”
The little one sniffled, this time satisfied.
“It doesn’t hurt anymore.”
The family didn’t let Feng Yuan eat too much for his late-night meal.
It was too late. Overeating could cause indigestion.
“Yuan Yuan, Little Deer is staying at our place tonight. You can play with him when you wake up tomorrow morning.”
“Okay!”
Hearing that Little Deer was still there, Feng Yuan’s chubby face lit up with joy.
The family chatted together, feeling that this moment—sitting around the table with their little one—was warm and peaceful.
They continued talking until Feng Yuan finished his meal.
Feng Yuan made a request: he wanted a small wheelchair and a little crutch.
Li Heng reminded him, “Yuan Yuan, you’re not a little cripple. Your foot will heal soon.”
Feng Yuan shook his head, looking at his chubby foot and still convinced it was broken.
He insisted on having these items. Li Heng had no choice but to arrange for them.
They already had a small crutch at home—one that someone had brought in years ago, though no one remembered who.
Li Heng dug out the little crutch and adjusted its length on the spot to match the child’s height.
“All done.”
The newly modified little crutch was handed to Feng Yuan.
Clutching the small crutch, Feng Yuan wore an expression of unwavering determination on his chubby little face.
“Yuan Yuan will be strong!”
Declaring his resolve with firm conviction, the little lame Yuan Yuan prepared to check whether Little Deer had fallen asleep.
The entire family watched helplessly as the little one hobbled forward, bouncing along with the crutch.
“Yuan Yuan, be careful.”
Qin Xun accompanied the limping child, his heart trembling with anxiety as he watched the unsteady crutch-walking. “How about I carry you instead?”
“No! Yuan Yuan must learn to be independent!”
Sam Williams On TYMIMA Chapter 152