“Big Brother, I want to get down.”
Qin Yunchuan set Mianmian down. She immediately picked up the little tabby at her feet and held it up in front of him, smiling brightly. “Big Brother, kitty saved me! I want to take kitty home and raise it!”
She couldn’t stop herself from petting the cat’s head.
Qin Yunchuan’s expression stiffened slightly as he reached out to feel her forehead.
Was the child frightened into confusion?
“Big Brother, don’t you want me to take kitty home? Do you not like kitty?” Mianmian looked at him with her round eyes, her eyelashes fluttering like tiny fans.
Qin Yunchuan glanced at the tabby in her arms, his brows knitting slightly. He truly didn’t like animals that shed fur—but Mianmian liked it.
Whether the cat had really saved her or not didn’t matter anymore. If Mianmian wanted to keep it, then she would.
His sister’s happiness was what mattered most.
Mianmian beamed as she stroked the cat, which lay obediently in her arms. Qin Yunchuan raised an eyebrow slightly.
A stray cat that had lived outside for years, yet unexpectedly gentle.
On the way down the mountain, Qin Yunchuan ran into police cars. After Mianmian went missing, he hadn’t reported it to ensure her safety.
So who had called the police?
Was it really the cat who saved her?
Qin Yunchuan stared at the sleeping tabby and quickly dismissed the unrealistic thought.
By the time Mianmian woke again, the luxury car had already stopped outside a modest yet elegant estate.
As soon as she got out, the servants lined up on both sides bowed in unison. “Welcome home, Miss Mianmian.”
They’re so enthusiastic!
After returning home, Qin Yunchuan arranged for a maid to take Mianmian to wash up and change.
At the same time, he received a phone call.
He tightened his grip on the phone, disbelief in his voice. “Hospitalized? Allergy? Almost died? Who did it?”
“Young Master, the suspect said it was Miss Mianmian.”
Qin Yunchuan: “My sister is impressive.”
On the other end, the subordinate’s lips twitched. After waking up, the suspect had been shouting that Miss Mianmian was a devil, and his mental state still wasn’t stable.
Qin Yunchuan didn’t care whether the man lived or died. He gave only one instruction: “Sue him to the fullest extent. Find out whether this was just a simple kidnapping—or if there’s someone behind it.”
Upstairs.
Mianmian soaked in the bathtub, playing with bubbles, her eyes filled with curiosity about this world.
This place was completely different from hers.
She had been born in a cultivation world. Before she was even a month old, her parents died while defending against enemies. After that, she was raised by the clan elders until the age of three and a half.
Though young, she was one of the most outstanding in her clan—because she was born with the ability to hear the thoughts of all living things.
If she hadn’t gotten curious about the elders refining pills, she wouldn’t have encountered the furnace explosion… and she wouldn’t have ended up in this body.
Mianmian lowered her head, looking at her unfamiliar little hands.
The original owner had quietly died after enduring cold, hunger, and shock.
When she arrived, she felt the girl’s final wish—to have her family live happily together.
She would fulfill that wish, as repayment.
Ten minutes later, Mianmian changed into a clean winter princess dress, her hair tied into two small buns. She stood in front of the mirror, turning left and right. Her big round eyes blinked as a smile spread across her soft, fair face, revealing two little dimples.
“Thank you, pretty sister,” Mianmian said sweetly.
The maid’s maternal instincts instantly exploded.
How could Miss Mianmian be so cute—and so polite?
With a trembling heart and hands, she adjusted Mianmian’s skirt and unconsciously softened her voice. “You’re very welcome, Miss Mianmian.”
“Pretty sister, bye-bye!” Mianmian waved and ran out of the room.
Behind her, the maid couldn’t help but stomp in place, hands covering her mouth.
Miss Mianmian was so polite—not like that arrogant one.
After going downstairs, Mianmian shot forward like a little cannonball and threw herself into Qin Yunchuan’s arms.
Holding her, he said gently, “Let Gu Xu take a look at your wrist first.”
“Hello, little Mianmian…”
Mianmian turned toward the voice. She hadn’t even noticed there was another person here!
She looked at him curiously, and information about him popped into her mind. “Hello, Uncle Gu Xu.”
Gu Xu’s smile froze. He cleared his throat. “I’m Brother Gu Xu!”
He was dressed in a sharp suit, his hair neatly styled.
The top button of his shirt was tightly fastened.
Although Qin Yunchuan was also in a suit, he looked much younger and more handsome. Mianmian glanced between the two, then shook her head.
Gu Xu’s lips twitched.
Was he being disliked?
“I told you long ago—my Mianmian is a looks person with high standards. You always dress like you’re going to a meeting. Of course she doesn’t like it,” Qin Yunchuan said.
Gu Xu began to doubt himself.
“This is called maturity. Beautiful women like men like me—you just don’t understand.” As he spoke, he carefully treated Mianmian’s wounds, his movements gentle, afraid of hurting her.
Up close, Mianmian stared at him.
He was indeed good-looking. He was Big Brother’s friend—and a doctor!
After applying the medicine, he wrapped her wrist with a neat bow.
Mianmian waved her hand happily. “Brother Gu Xu is amazing!”
Ah.
Being called “brother” made Gu Xu feel warm inside. He shot Qin Yunchuan a smug look, earning a speechless response.
Gu Xu took out a bottle of medicine from his kit and handed it to Mianmian.
“One pill, three times a day.”
“Thank you, Brother Gu Xu.” Mianmian held the bottle, curiously examining the small pills inside.
Sour and sweet—kind of tasty!
Qin Yunchuan and Gu Xu watched her with gentle expressions.
Just then, a commotion sounded from outside.
When Qin Yunchuan recognized the familiar voice, his handsome face darkened.
In the courtyard—
Second Aunt Qin pushed aside the servants blocking her path and sneered. “Useless dogs. The Qin family is my home too. How dare you stop us? Believe it or not, I’ll make sure you can’t stay here!”
“Mom… don’t waste words with them. This place will be ours soon.”
Qin Tongtong looked at the grand estate, her heart pounding wildly.
She would return to the Qin residence and become its rightful young lady!
There could only be one young lady in the Qin family.
Still, she felt a trace of unease. Leaning closer, she whispered, “Mom… did you really deal with Qin Mianmian? Those people haven’t called you. Could something have gone wrong?”
“Don’t worry. They’ll definitely take care of her. Once she’s sold into some remote mountain village, she’ll never come back. This house will be ours, and you’ll be the only young lady of the Qin family!” Second Aunt Qin said smugly, stroking her hair.
She had spent a large sum to hire those people.
The mother and daughter strode in arrogantly. Everywhere they went, the servants were scolded harshly.
She remembered clearly how these servants used to fawn over Qin Mianmian while ignoring them.
Once they moved into the Qin residence, every single one of them would be thrown out!
Qin Tongtong could no longer contain herself and ran toward the living room.
“Tongtong, slow down! Qin Mianmian’s room is yours—no one will fight you for it…”
Second Aunt Qin hurried after her.
But the next second—
A sharp scream from Qin Tongtong rang out from the living room!