Chapter 10: Give Her Another Chance
"It’s okay, Mommy will braid a beautiful plait for Xiang Mei in a bit," she said as she lovingly picked up her daughter. Just one glance at her plump, white and adorable daughter, so smart and obedient, and that darling little face—truly the village’s crowning glory, unmatched by anyone. How could her, Hu Li’s, daughter be anything less than wonderful?
Hu Li went out to eat with her daughter, of course without calling Qin Xiangyang and his siblings. It was clear that she didn’t want to feed Qin Xiangyang and company; they had already sneaked some meat soup, and still hoped for a meal? Dream on.
"Sister is not afraid anymore, everything is alright."
Qin Xiangyang cracked a smile, but it was then he saw Qin Xiangnuan’s eyes already open, misty but shining brightly.
He stretched his hand over Qin Xiangnuan’s forehead. Good, it was not hot anymore, sister was alright.
He placed his sister back on the brick bed and wrapped her up tightly with a quilt to prevent her from catching cold again.
He stood up, ignoring the cuts and bruises on his body, and opened a small cabinet, rummaging inside until he finally found a large steamed bun.
"Look, Ming Nuan," he performed like it was a magic trick, placing the bun in front of Qin Xiangnuan.
"This was secretly given by Aunt Hua. Brother didn’t tell anyone. Go ahead and eat, Nuannuan. Eating will make you feel better and heal faster."