Chapter 22: Warmth
Chi Xiyou was stunned by Duan Yixin's words.
He stared at her for a long time before smiling, "We grew up together, and I have always regarded you as my younger sister. Protecting you is what I want to do and what I should do. You don't need to take it to heart. As long as you are doing well, that's enough for us. Besides, I also promised Grandpa Duan that I would protect you."
After hearing what he said, Duan Yixin thought to herself, 'It seems that the relationship between the original owner and the Chi family is not as simple as it seems. My intuition tells me that the origin of the original owner is not simple. I don't know if I can really live a peaceful life in a world where the identity of this body is shrouded in so many secrets and mysteries.'
Seeing her frowning while thinking, Chi Xiyou thought that she was worried about what to do and asked, "Xin Xin, what are your plans after this?"
After hearing his question, Duan Yixin came to her senses and said, "I don't know yet. I didn't think my house was a safe place to live, but I didn't have anywhere else to go."
Just when the two of them fell into silence, Madam Chi and Chi Xinru came back. Seeing Duan Yixin and Chi Xiyou standing in front of their home, Madam Chi and Chi Xinru hurried over.
Seeing them coming, Chi Xiyou said, "Mother, Ru'er, you are back."
Before Duan Yixin had time to greet Madam Chi, Chi Xinru had already hugged her and said in a choked voice, "Xin Xin, everything will be fine. Don't be afraid. You have me and my family."
Feeling her warm embrace, Duan Yixin's eyes turned red. After waking up in this strange world, Duan Yixin has always been cautious and on guard. There was no Captain Yu who always stayed with her and protected her in this world. Even in her sleep, she did not dare to relax.
But tonight, she discovered that even in this strange world, there were people who were worried about her and people who would protect her. Although the person they wanted to protect was the original owner, for Duan Yixin, the warmth they gave her was enough to give her the courage to live in this world. For the first time since she came to this world, she felt safe.
Duan Yixin swallowed her tears, took a deep breath, and whispered softly, "Thank you, Xinru."
Seeing the two of them hugging each other and crying, Madam Chi wiped her tears and said, "All right, don't stand outside. Let's go inside and talk."