A ginkgo tree swayed gently, golden leaves drifting to the ground.
Mianmian cupped her little face and gazed at the tree—it felt like it was speaking to her.
“Can Old Master Kang from Kang Hall really save my Big Brother?”
【Of course! Old Master Kang was a famous divine doctor forty years ago. He has been living in seclusion ever since. Only Old Master Qin knows his true identity. Unfortunately, Old Master Qin is selfish—he won’t help Qin Yunchuan.】
Mianmian’s eyes widened in realization.
Thinking of that terrible old man, her little face scrunched in anger.
Big Brother was his own grandson, yet he refused to save him.
How could such cruel people exist in this world?
After learning the news she wanted, Mianmian suddenly heard the sound of a key turning in the door!
Qin Yunchuan hurried in. Seeing Mianmian safe and sound, he let out a sigh of relief.
He crouched down and coaxed her, “I thought something happened to you… Mianmian, Big Brother came to apologize. Hiding the poisoning from you was wrong. Don’t be mad anymore, okay?”
Even though his life was in danger, he still had the heart to comfort her. Mianmian was both touched and worried for him.
For Mianmian, who had grown up with little love, this family warmth and care felt like a warm sun in winter—so precious she didn’t want to let go.
She hugged Qin Yunchuan tightly.
“Big Brother, I heard there’s a divine doctor who can save you. Let’s go find him! He’ll surely be able to help. I don’t want anything to happen to you.”
Her eyes blazed with worry as she looked at him.
Qin Yunchuan squeezed her little hand. “You mean that divine doctor Kang, right?”
“Mm-hmm.”
“The divine doctor has been in seclusion for decades. No one knows where he is. Over the years, we’ve tried to track him down, but… there’s not a single clue,” Qin Yunchuan said, his tone heavy with disappointment.
He wanted to live. He had responsibilities—parents above, younger siblings below, and as the eldest son and brother, so much depended on him.
Yet fate seemed to mock him. He simply couldn’t find this mysterious Doctor Kang.
Mianmian grasped his hand, realizing Big Brother hadn’t given up on treatment.
It was just that he couldn’t find Doctor Kang, and that caused his sense of defeat.
Hehe!
This was easy to solve.
Now that she knew Doctor Kang existed, she couldn’t just watch Big Brother be in danger.
Mianmian patted his shoulder. “Big Brother, tomorrow I want to go out and play. Can we go together?”
“All right. Big Brother will accompany you. But first… we need to visit Yu Chuan at the hospital.”
“All right, finally I can see Second Brother Yu! Yay!” Mianmian clapped her hands in excitement.
In her memory, Second Brother Qin Yuchuan was seriously ill, though she didn’t know what the disease was.
Well, she’d find out tomorrow when she saw him.
That night.
Mianmian lay in bed as Qin Yunchuan held a storybook, beginning to tell the tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
Sleepiness crept over her. Just as Qin Yunchuan noticed she was about to drift off, there was a soft knock at the door.
Qin Yunchuan quietly left the room, closing the door behind him. Mianmian climbed off the bed and tiptoed to the door, pressing her ear against it. Outside, voices were speaking.
“Second Aunt’s family really can’t behave. Since they’ve stretched their hands so far, the law should deal with them,” one voice said.
“Young Master, if you do this, Old Master might… have trouble explaining it,” another cautioned.
Everyone in the Qin household knew Old Master Qin favored the second branch of the family above all. Even though Second Master had died years ago, no one could shake the second branch’s place in Old Master’s heart.
Qin Yunchuan scoffed, “He cares about Second Aunt and Qin Tongtong. I also have someone I care about—Mianmian is my untouchable. Anyone who dares harm her must bear the consequences.”
“Yes, sir!”
Mianmian pressed her little hand to her heart, a shy smile spreading across her face.
Big Brother is so wonderful.
Here, she had family who cared for her.
She happily ran back to bed and closed her eyes.
Those causing trouble were from Second Aunt’s family? Hmph—Big Brother must not let them off easily!
Clenching her tiny fists, Mianmian slowly drifted into sleep.
Outside, Qin Yunchuan quietly opened the door. Seeing Mianmian fast asleep, a small smile tugged at the corners of his mouth.
“Cough… cough…” He immediately covered his mouth, closed the door, and strode away. Blood stained his palm as a violent cough summoned the butler.
“Young Master, you’re coughing up blood! Should I call Gu Shao?”
“Stop! This is an old problem—I don’t need Gu Xu. Bring another bowl of medicine, and… speed up finding Doctor Kang.”
After the butler left, Qin Yunchuan returned to the bedroom.
The night passed quietly.
Early the next morning, Mianmian and Qin Yunchuan drove to the hospital. Today, Mianmian wore lemon-yellow overalls with a little bear hat on her head and a pair of black-rimmed glasses perched on her nose.
Cute enough to make anyone want to pinch her cheeks.
Passing people couldn’t help but glance at her twice.
“Nurse: Mr. Qin, the Second Young Master hasn’t woken yet.”
Qin Yuchuan had finally managed a peaceful rest; it was best not to disturb him now.
Qin Yunchuan understood Qin Yuchuan’s condition and picked up Mianmian. “Let’s leave for now and return later.”
“All right. I’m a bit disappointed I can’t see Second Brother, but we shouldn’t disturb him either.”
“Mianmian cares about Yu Chuan. He’ll be happy to know that,” Qin Yunchuan whispered as he held her in his arms.
After leaving the hospital, Qin Yunchuan took her to an amusement park. It was Mianmian’s first time truly enjoying the world.
The park was filled with children. Mianmian loved the pirate ship, the carousel, and the roller coaster.
She raised her little hands, cheering with joy.
Afterward, holding her warm milk tea, Mianmian beamed, “Big Brother, today I’m so happy!”
“Next time we’ll come again when there’s time,” Qin Yunchuan replied.
“Thank you, Big Brother!”
After leaving the amusement park, they walked through a commercial street.
The high-profile siblings drew attention wherever they went.
Mianmian remembered the ginkgo tree mentioning that Kang Hall was somewhere on this street.
She scanned the area and looked into the distance.
Qin Yunchuan carried a bag of snacks. Seeing Mianmian run ahead, he quickly followed.
Mianmian stopped in front of a shop, looking up at the bold, sweeping characters: Kang Hall.
She waved excitedly, “Big Brother, come quickly!”
Qin Yunchuan arrived and looked where Mianmian pointed. Kang Hall was a traditional Chinese medicine clinic!
He immediately checked on Mianmian, his tone urgent. “Mianmian, are you unwell? Is your stomach hurting? Or your body?”
“Oh, Big Brother, it’s not me who’s unwell! Look—Kang Hall, Doctor Kang, Divine Doctor Kang!” Mianmian hurriedly explained.