Qiao Xi blinked her beautiful big eyes, and little Lu Huo’s dark eyes blinked as well. Both of them were in a state of shock. Despite mentally preparing herself, Qiao Xi couldn’t help but be amazed at the sudden appearance of little Lu Huo in front of her.
She snapped back to reality and couldn’t resist reaching out to pinch the chubby cheeks of the little guy. They were soft and elastic, and her touch felt more real now.
Qiao Xi smiled, her eyes curved, “Huo Huo, welcome.”
Feeling his face being pinched, little Lu Huo knew that he wasn’t dreaming. He felt a little scared and hesitant. He cautiously spoke up, “Do you know me?”
Qiao Xi nodded, her voice gentle and pleasant to the ears, “I know you.”
Then little Lu Huo asked, “Who are you? I haven’t seen you before.” His two little hands, red from the cold, tightly gripped the armrests on both sides.
Qiao Xi reached out and patted his little head, “I’m Xi Xi.”
“I can write your name.” Upon hearing Qiao Xi’s self-introduction, little Lu Huo instinctively loosened his tightly clenched hands, and the fear and nervousness in his eyes disappeared. He felt that Xi Xi was familiar to him.
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He liked the name Xi Xi.
Qiao Xi felt a bit happy. This time, it was different from before when they could only communicate through speaking or touch. Now, she could fully interact face to face with little Lu Huo.
Little Lu Huo began to look around the place he was in. It was a large room with a subtle and elegant off-white color scheme. The room smelled nice, and it was brightly lit.
“Xi Xi, where is this?” Little Lu Huo didn’t know how he suddenly ended up in this place.
Qiao Xi introduced, “This is my room.” She had just used a prop from a small treasure chest, which allowed her to bring little Lu Huo out of the screen. It was the Lunar New Year, and little Lu Huo was alone in the small house. Now, she could accompany him.
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Little Lu Huo’s small mouth hung open in astonishment, and his eyes widened. He didn’t understand why he ended up in Xi Xi’s room. “I’m sorry, I don’t know how I got here. I should go home now.” He thought it was his fault.
Hearing his words, Qiao Xi’s heart softened. She patted his little head, “It’s not your fault. I brought you here.”
She comforted the little guy, “Don’t be afraid. When the time comes, I’ll send you back.”
Little Lu Huo obediently nodded. He wasn’t afraid of Qiao Xi at all; on the contrary, he enjoyed being with her.
In reality, it was early autumn, and the weather still carried the heat of summer. Little Lu Huo was wearing thick winter clothes. After a while, his two red hands had regained their warmth, and his cheeks turned rosy.
“It must be hot. Take off your coat first,” Qiao Xi remembered that little Lu Huo arrived without having eaten. She asked him, “Are you hungry?”
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Little Lu Huo blinked his big eyes and shook his head obediently, “Not hungry.”
Above his heads, small buds were sprouting.
Qiao Xi couldn’t help but smile. She teased him, “It’s actually my tummy that’s hungry. I don’t want to eat alone. Will you accompany me and have some food?”
Little Lu Huo was well-behaved and adorable. He nodded eagerly, “Okay, I’ll eat with Xi Xi.”
Well, it seemed that Huo Huo was quite easy to persuade.
Qiao Xi asked him to wait patiently in the room. It was past nine o’clock at night, and Qiao’s father had already accompanied Qiao’s mother back to their room to rest. The other servants were also cleaning the living room and preparing to rest.
Qiao Xi walked into the kitchen, and Aunt Hua quickly followed, “Miss Qiao?”
“I’m feeling a bit hungry. Is there any food left?” Qiao Xi asked.
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“There are still some ingredients in the fridge. What would Miss like to eat? I can start cooking right away,” Aunt Hua replied.
Considering that little Lu Huo was a child, Qiao Xi thought for a moment and said, “Make some honey-glazed chicken wings and drumsticks, sweet and sour spare ribs, soy sauce chicken fillet, and diced chicken with pine nuts. If possible, prepare some desserts too.” That’s all she could think of for now.
“Alright, please wait a moment, Miss.”
“When it’s ready, bring it to my room.” Qiao Xi remembered something and continued, “By the way, ask someone to buy a few sets of summer clothes for a little boy, around ten years old. The fabric should be soft, and the style shouldn’t be too fancy, just simple and cute.”
Aunt Hua was a bit puzzled, not understanding why Qiao Xi wanted someone to buy clothes for a little boy.
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Qiao Xi quickly came up with an excuse, “I’m going to give them to my friend’s younger brother to wear. Please help me buy them later.”
“Yes, Miss.”
When Qiao Xi returned to her room, little Lu Huo had been sitting quietly in the wheelchair the whole time. His small figure was easily overlooked and pitiable.
She walked over and sat down next to his wheelchair, “You can stay with me for 24 hours. Is there anything you want to do or any wishes you have? I can help you with them.”
The effect of the prop this time lasted for 24 hours, giving her a whole day to spend with him.
Little Lu Huo shook his head softly, “No.”
The small bud on top of his head swayed along with his movement.
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Qiao Xi couldn’t help but reach out and pinch his little cheeks, smiling threateningly, “You can’t have no wishes. You must have some.”
Little Lu Huo blinked his big eyes. He didn’t dare to have any wishes because he knew that he wouldn’t get what he wanted.
At that moment, there was a knock on the door, and Qiao Xi hurriedly went to open it.
“Hua Auntie, you’ve worked hard. Rest early,” Qiao Xi reached out to take the tray, with no intention of letting the person inside.
She quickly closed the door.
“Come and eat,” Qiao Xi walked to the table.
Little Lu Huo turned his wheelchair, smelling the delicious food. He was indeed hungry.
Today, originally, he had hoped to have a meal with his grandfather because he had heard that during the Lunar New Year, you should have a meal with loved ones.
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Now, little Lu Huo looked at Qiao Xi, who was helping him pick up food, and his eyes sparkled. He enjoyed eating with Qiao Xi.
“Tomorrow, I’ll take you to play,” Qiao Xi said. She wasn’t hungry and only took a few bites before stopping to watch little Lu Huo eat.
The little guy ate slowly, savoring each bite with seriousness. When he ate his favorite dishes, he would squint his eyes, looking incredibly adorable.
“Will Xixi take me to play?” A visible surprise lit up his tender, youthful face.
“Yes, would you like to go to the zoo?” Qiao Xi knew that little Lu Huo couldn’t go out except for school, and he didn’t have any childhood joys or experiences. Since he didn’t have them, she would create them for him.
Little Lu Huo tightened his grip on the spoon, his eyes filled with anticipation. He nodded happily, “Yes!”
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Little Lu Huo had heard his classmates at the adjacent table talk about their parents taking them to the zoo, saying it was a lot of fun. He had been envious and had hoped that when he grew up, he would be able to go there himself.
Now, not only did Xixi not dislike him, but she also wanted to take him to the zoo.
He felt like he was dreaming.
At night, Qiao Xi let little Lu Huo sleep in her bed while she slept on the sofa.
“Xixi, you sleep on the bed. I’m small, I can sleep on the chair,” little Lu Huo didn’t want to occupy Qiao Xi’s bed.
“You’re still young now, and I want to protect you. When you grow up, you can protect me,” Qiao Xi said.
“When I grow up, I will definitely protect Xixi,” little Lu Huo nodded earnestly.
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Qiao Xi’s beautiful eyebrows instantly curved into a smile. “You must keep your word and remember what you said.”
Hmph, he would be so indifferent to her when he grew up.
“I will remember,” little Lu Huo said with a serious expression on his face.
“Good.” Qiao Xi asked him, “Do you want me to carry you to the bed?”
Little Lu Huo quickly shook his head, his chubby cheeks turning red. “I’ve grown up, I don’t need to be carried.”
He was already a little man.
Although no one taught him, little Lu Huo felt that being carried by someone when he was already so big was a very embarrassing thing. Even young children have their own sense of dignity.
“Okay then, you can go to bed by yourself,” Qiao Xi didn’t insist. She took the pillow and blanket to the sofa and fetched a clean small blanket from the wardrobe for little Lu Huo.
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“Xiao Huo Huo, goodnight,” Qiao Xi stood by the bed, gently patting his little head.
Little Lu Huo’s big eyes sparkled, “Xixi, goodnight.”
As the night grew darker, the surroundings became quiet, and only a warm yellow desk lamp was lit in the room.
Little Lu Huo lay on Qiao Xi’s bed, but he wasn’t asleep yet. The soft bed, the fragrant blanket, and Qiao Xi, who was so good to him— he worried that if he fell asleep, all of these would disappear.
However, a child’s body can’t resist sleepiness for long. The little guy’s eyelids grew heavier and gradually closed.
The next morning, the morning light filtered through the glass and illuminated the room. The golden sunlight added a gentle touch to the space.
Little Lu Huo opened his eyes, his big eyes still filled with sleepiness. In a daze, he instinctively sat up to look toward the sofa.
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Seeing Qiao Xi lying there, his little mouth broke into a smile. Xixi was still there.
By the time Qiao Xi woke up, little Lu Huo had already changed into the new clothes she had prepared for him. He sat quietly in his wheelchair, waiting for her to wake up.
Ah, Huo Huo was such a well-behaved and easy-to-care-for child, making people feel tender-hearted.
“Xixi, good morning,” little Lu Huo’s eyes held joy and a hint of shyness.
“Good morning,” Qiao Xi got up and walked over, deliberately ruffling his hair. “Call me ‘sister’.”
Little Lu Huo blinked his big eyes, tilted his head slightly, evading Qiao Xi’s hand, and obediently, yet stubbornly, called out, “Xixi.”
Qiao Xi couldn’t help it. Little Lu Huo was well-behaved in everything except for not wanting to call her ‘sister’.
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“Okay, later I’ll take you to have breakfast with my parents. Don’t be afraid, they are very nice and will like you,” Qiao Xi had already come up with an excuse. Little Lu Huo was her friend’s younger brother. Her friend brought him over last night and asked her to take care of him for a day.
It was such a small matter that her parents wouldn’t dwell on it.
So, she wasn’t worried about the lie being exposed.
Little Lu Huo obediently nodded.
Downstairs, Qiao’s father and mother were already sitting at the dining table, and Zhao Yuxi was there too. She received a task to plant 500 trees and had to wake up early to have breakfast, hoping to finish planting the trees as soon as possible. She had failed twice already, and this time she couldn’t fail again.
Qiao Xi came down from the second floor with little Lu Huo in the elevator.
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When she appeared pushing little Lu Huo, Qiao’s father and mother were indeed surprised.
“Xiao Xi, who is this…” Qiao’s mother looked at little Lu Huo in the wheelchair. “Why is there a child in the house?”
Qiao Xi pushed little Lu Huo over, her demeanor natural. “My friend had something urgent to attend to, and her parents suddenly went abroad, so she brought her little brother over last night and asked me to take care of him for a day. It was too late yesterday, so I didn’t tell you.”
Qiao’s mother understood.
She asked the housekeeper to prepare more bowls and chopsticks and served a bowl of millet porridge for little Lu Huo. Then she smiled at her daughter and said, “You don’t know how to take care of children. Mom and the housekeeper can help you look after him.”
Qiao Xi sat down next to Zhao Yuxi. She sat in the middle, with little Lu Huo sitting on the other side, and Qiao Xi used her body to block Zhao Yuxi’s line of sight.
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Qiao Xi said, “No need, I plan to take him out to play after breakfast. Mom, don’t worry, he is well-behaved and doesn’t need me to take care of him.”
Zhao Yuxi was blocked by Qiao Xi and couldn’t see what little Lu Huo looked like. However, Qiao’s mother, who was sitting across from her, had a clear view. “This child looks really nice and cute, but why do I feel like I’ve seen him somewhere before?”
Qiao Xi’s expression remained unchanged as she smiled and said, “Every child looks similar.”
Qiao’s mother nodded.
Zhao Yuxi, on the other hand, wasn’t interested in this child. She only greeted Qiao Xi and continued eating breakfast without even looking at little Lu Huo.
On the contrary, Qiao’s mother had a kind-hearted nature. As a mother, she couldn’t bear to see such a young child in a wheelchair.
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Throughout breakfast, she paid close attention to little Lu Huo. She spoke softly and asked him what he liked. She instructed the kitchen to prepare his favorite dishes and even sent someone to buy some toys suitable for him.
Even when Qiao Xi left with little Lu Huo, Qiao’s mother was so worried that she wanted Qiao Xi to bring the housekeeper along.
Qiao Xi was speechless and refused.
“Come back early tonight and be careful on the way,” Qiao’s mother touched little Lu Huo’s head. “There’s water in your backpack. If you’re thirsty, tell Qiao Xi.”
Little Lu Huo obediently nodded, “Thank you, Auntie.”
He looked fair and cute, like a delicate piece of artwork. He even wore an oversized hat that didn’t fit him properly, creating an adorable contrast that melted people’s hearts.
Qiao’s mother waved her hand and said, “Go and have fun.”
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In the car, Qiao Xi could tell that little Lu Huo was in a good mood.
“Xixi is good, and Xixi’s family is good too,” he said in a childish voice.
Neither Xixi nor Xixi’s family disliked him or looked down on him because he couldn’t walk on his own. They took good care of him, and just now, Xixi’s mother even praised him for being cute.
Little Lu Huo blushed and his eyes blinked rapidly, his small mouth curved upwards.
He liked Xixi’s family.
Qiao Xi smiled. She felt a bit regretful that she couldn’t bring little Lu Huo to meet Big Lu Huo because of the rich man’s warning that they couldn’t meet.
She took out a candy from her bag, placed it in the palm of her hand, and handed it to little Lu Huo. “Please have a candy.”
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Qiao Xi’s hand was fair and beautiful, with a pale pink palm that was soft and tender. Several pieces of milk candy lay on it, tempting anyone who saw them.
Little Lu Huo carefully picked one and unwrapped it, then put it into his mouth. The sweet lychee flavor melted in his mouth.
He was so happy that his eyes squinted, and with the candy in his mouth, one side of his face puffed up, making him irresistibly cute.
Xixi had offered him candy.
Just like other kids, he had found someone to share candy with him!
The zoo was crowded with people.
After Qiao Xi bought the tickets, she pushed little Lu Huo onto the small train for the tour. Due to the wheelchair’s storage issue, Qiao Xi chose the last row, which had more spacious seating and a gentle breeze, making it quite comfortable.
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The small train had multiple routes and passed through various areas where many small animals would come close to be fed and touched.
There were many children on the train, and whenever a small animal approached looking for food, the children would cheer happily.
Qiao Xi placed a small steamed bun she had bought before boarding the train in the palm of little Lu Huo’s hand. Then, she held his small hand and lifted it up. Within a few seconds, an ostrich’s head stretched over and ate the small bun in one bite.
Little Lu Huo was amazed, his eyes wide open. Then, a faint curiosity appeared on his face, which he couldn’t hide. He found it very amusing.
Along the way, there were flamingos strolling around and lazy koalas in the trees. Little Lu Huo felt like his eyes couldn’t keep up.
In the scorching weather, his face turned red with excitement.
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“Xixi, the giraffe is eating leaves,” he said, pointing to a giraffe nearby, which was using its tongue to curl around the treetop branches.
“Xixi, look, it’s a baby elephant,” little Lu Huo exclaimed as he saw the adorable baby elephant rolling in the water.
“Xixi, there are tigers.”
“Xixi, Xixi…”
The small train moved forward slowly, and little Lu Huo’s shiny black eyes were filled with excitement and joy.
As night fell, Qiao Xi and little Lu Huo left the zoo. Instead of taking him home, she brought him to the neighboring amusement park.
She pushed him until they found a suitable spot and stopped.
The surroundings were quiet, and the lighting was dim. If someone were to stay here alone, they would surely feel fearful.
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“Xixi?” Little Lu Huo didn’t understand why Qiao Xi brought him here.
“I’m here,” she replied.
As soon as she spoke, dazzling fireworks burst into the sky in front of the amusement park. Suddenly, the entire sky and the castle-like amusement park were illuminated, creating a fairy-tale-like beauty.
Little Lu Huo widened his eyes, reflecting the blooming fireworks. His shiny black eyes were filled with brightness.
“Xixi, they’re setting off fireworks ahead.”
Qiao Xi’s beautiful features were filled with a smile. Her eyes curved with joy, and the evening breeze gently brushed her hair. She whispered, “Little Lu Huo, happy New Year.”
In the new year, little Lu Huo was no longer alone, confined to his small house. Now he had Xixi, who loved and accompanied him.
He was so happy.
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Little Lu Huo’s big bright eyes were filled with his beloved Xixi.
As the fireworks scattered in the sky, little Lu Huo’s figure gradually disappeared.
The night grew colder, and Qiao Xi lowered her eyelids. She missed Lu Huo.
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