nto the mansion, we both came to a halt. The temperature here was significantly lower than outside—it was oppressively cold and heavy with an eerie presence.Two bodyguards stood at the corridor leadin...That year's first meeting. Part Two

The old man briefly told about Xiao Qiao's experience.

Why was she kept in this secluded mansion I used to think it was because there weren't many girls in the family, so she was precious. Especially since she was so adorable and well-behaved from a young age, not even a hint of bad temper.

I didn't expect it to be a sacrificial offering raised by that old geezer, the grandfather.

When I heard about the dowry for a ghost marriage, I furrowed my brows deeply and almost blurted out an insult.

The old geezer beat me to it, slapping me across the head and scattering most of my anger.

"It's useless to blame anyone. Qiao also made sacrifices for the family. She only has two close relatives, you and me. If we don't treat her well, who else will How much have we owed her over the years Blaming is useless, it's useless... Treating her well is the real thing. Thankfully, this girl wasn't taken away by bad people."

I haven't been taken away by bad people...

I simply can't imagine how a girl could be involved with ghosts.

Especially her, she looks softer than water, how could she stand being tossed around

The Gobi Desert...

The old man lit a cigarette, and I saw his fingers were shaking.

He trembled and shouted down the chimney: "The decisions made by the old master are never wrong. It's useless for us to curse, because we are all beneficiaries. What's there to curse about It's hypocritical."

I snatched the cigarette from his hand: "Tell me not to smoke, and you should moderate yourself too!"

I extinguished the cigarette, tidied my clothes, grabbed my wallet and went downstairs.

Xia Qiao sat alone on the sofa, her eyes brimming with tears, feeling both flustered and uneasy.

Oh my gosh... how did this rough old man of mine give birth to such a daughter It must be my mom's genes are too strong.

"Little Qiao, come on, let me take you out to buy some things, get familiar with the environment, and have a meal before coming back. That old geezer can't cook at all, he only orders takeout." I reached out my hand to Little Qiao.

Xiaoqiao looked at my outstretched hand with some hesitation.

“Still shy When you were little, you used to ride me like a horse.” I laughed.

She puffed out her cheeks and held out her hand to me, soft as cotton candy.

Oh my sister, how cute is she

I have a mindset of raising a daughter.

Whatever she looks at, she just has to buy it!

It's so cute, I have to dress it up as a little princess!

My wallet was soon empty, my father wouldn't let me spend money endlessly, especially worried that I would get involved in relationships.

But spending money has never felt this good, seeing her holding the item brings a sense of fulfillment.

She should do that way.

No one should be a person who is wronged and afraid, sitting in the corner.

I reached out and rubbed her head: "It's okay not to have a mother, you have an older brother. An elder brother is like a mother, you know."

She smiled, her lips pursed: "Aren't elder brothers like fathers"

"That old geezer is too rough around the edges. You should have brought him to live with us a long time ago. Look at you, so skinny, your wrists are so thin."

That's probably the mindset of raising a daughter, isn't it

Even if I raise a chubby little princess, I think she would be so adorable, beautiful, and cute.

It has to be said, it's a happy thing to have a woman at home.

First, the environmental hygiene has jumped directly from low-income housing to a nursing home level.

Besides, the relationship between the father and son has improved a lot. Neither of them wants to swear in front of Xiao Qiao, and they are careful not to run around naked. Even the old man has been shaving more often.

Most importantly, the kitchen at home has started to get lively.

Being able to eat hot rice, hot dishes, and hot soup at home is simply too blissful.

A small shop, located in the bustling heart of the city, with a front and back yard overlooking the constant flow of people. The backyard allows for unrestrained indulgence, while the upstairs offers space for grand dreams. And there's also an obedient little sister... life is simply...

I feel like I could be satisfied this way for the rest of my life.

Humans are always greedy, eating five grains and various cereals, having four hundred forty illnesses, and the seven emotions and six desires are hard to extinguish.

Let me know if you'd like me to translate any other text!

Since Xiao Qiao came home, I quit smoking. She gets teary-eyed and her eyes turn red whenever she smells smoke. Even the old geezer was forced to hide in a corner to smoke. It's good for my health, so I'll just quit.

Don't you still have to quit smoking after giving birth

Although I never planned on having children.

Looking at such a well-behaved girl every day, what other woman could I possibly be interested in

Is my sister cute Is my sister adorable Is my sister well-behaved Can my sister cook

For a long time, I believed that there was no woman in this world who could make me proud.

—— She's the kind of woman I could be proud to call family.

But Xiaoqiao is very introverted and has a mild temperament. She won't speak up if she's bullied at school, but she also won't cry.

Perhaps her unique experiences have allowed her to view the mundane trivialities of the world with indifference.

Back then, I never thought that one day I would be the object of another woman's attention.

My first encounter with Qin'ya wasn't a friendly one. That day, my worldviews were being challenged, and I was driving absentmindedly. I didn't pay attention and scraped her car lights.

If it were just an ordinary luxury car, I wouldn't bother apologizing. I would just follow the insurance process and pay for damages.

But the people in that car weren't ordinary.

I strongly dislike domineering women, probably because I hate being controlled and disciplined.

Having grown accustomed to a laid-back lifestyle and interacting with gentle girls like Xiao Qiao, it was effortless.

So at the very beginning, my acquaintance with Qinyaya was thick with gunpowder.

A woman with such a wealthy background is usually arrogant and unreasonable, let alone this girl who has a bit of a middle school complex.

How could you be raised so naive You speak without thinking, it's really annoying.

But it has to be admitted, the Lin family also raised an excellent daughter.

Education and knowledge, there's nothing to fault.

No one has ever met my bad attitude head-on.

Perhaps he just finds it amusing, always coming to our house and clinging onto Little Qiao.

Xiao Qiao is gentle and wouldn't speak or act aggressively towards anyone. I've observed Qin for a long time, and I've found that she's not just a naive young lady.

She was good at controlling her emotions and never let herself get out of control. She was also very perceptive.

This perhaps stems from the special attribute of growing up in a wealthy aristocratic family.

Until that day she slapped me to help me act, I couldn't help but smirk inside.

If she weren't a woman, maybe we could be mischievous friends together.

After that, I became a bit slack.

I didn't deliberately go out of my way to avoid her or put distance between us.

She weaved into my stride, being such a mischievous pain.

A wise woman doesn't seek to control a man. The Grandmaster said, "The highest good is like water. Water nourishes all things, it can take on any form, it persistently carves through stone, and it can destroy everything that considers itself strong.

She expressed her love subtly, but I hesitated and looked at her with cold eyes.

I don't want to get involved with families like this.

She didn't foolishly give up everything for love, but instead cleverly alleviated a lot of stress for me.

I've never considered eloping. My mother abandoning the Shen family led to a twenty-year estrangement between the Mu and Shen families, and I dislike that feeling.

That's why I've always held back. She's so smart, something most women can't achieve.

Because she can cleverly "play dumb," some people might think, "Who doesn't know how to play dumb"

But only those closest can feel this subtlety and wit.

This helped me resolve many conflicts and emotions, and it also allowed me to reflect on myself.

Xiao Qiao made ten wishes under her master's seat, but I only have one.

I just hope that all the important women in my life can have love and warmth, and a peaceful and happy life.

Free from worries.

Let me know if you have any other text you'd like me to translate!don't lose it." Mu Wanchen said in a deep voice."What's this for" I held the paper man's little head in my hand."...When the time comes, you'll know what to do." He was unwilling to elaborate.Witchcra...