Old Gray's wound healed very well, almost completely in less than a week. During this time, it ate the meat that Nan Yannian prepared for it every day and even gained a lot of weight.

Old Hei couldn't stand it anymore, and after Nan Shu finished removing Old Hui's stitches, he said goodbye.

Comfort breeds decadence. If they stay any longer, they will get used to this life of having food handed to them and may never be able to return to their former hunting lifestyle.

It's good that they have enough food, but they prefer freedom.

"Thank you."

Old Gray walked to Nan Yannian's leg and rubbed against his calf.

Before Nan Shu could translate, Nan Yannian seemed to have already understood. He squatted down and patted Old Gray's head, saying, "You're welcome."

Old Gray was a little reluctant, but it knew that no matter how reluctant it was, there would be a day of separation. They belonged to nature and would die in nature, their bodies decaying into nutrients and returning to nature.

After Old Gray and Old Black left, Mei Mei and Ya Ya also suggested returning to Liu Family Village.

There, too, are their little friends.

Iron Lotus and Meimei became friends after a fight, and during this time they developed a deep revolutionary friendship. When it heard that Meimei was leaving, it became the one who was most reluctant to part with her.

He offered to go to Liujia Village with Nan Shu and take Meimei home.

Nan Yannian happened to be on leave, so he naturally wouldn't miss this opportunity to spend time alone with his sister.

"Yan Nian, where's Si Nian? I haven't seen him lately."

During this time, Nan Shu was preparing various materials for graduation, as well as the final draft of her thesis.

They almost always stayed at home, but Nan Sinian seemed to be busier, leaving early and returning late every day, so Nan Shu almost never saw him.

However, you can often find various small cakes, chocolates and other snacks that Nan Sinian brought her in the refrigerator.

"Oh…"

Nan Yannian crossed his long legs, leaned back lazily in his chair, and said slowly, "He's been working on a project lately, so he's been quite busy."

They are all members of the Nan family. Nan Yannian single-handedly led the Nan family to a new level. Over the years, he has worked at a high intensity and has hardly had a moment of leisure.

Concerned about his second brother's heartache and his third brother's obsession, as the eldest brother, he shouldered everything alone, acting as a father to his brother.

Let them be able to choose the life they want based on their own preferences.

But he is also human, and he gets tired too.

When problems arose in the project and various conflicts and troubles followed one after another, he too had moments of collapse.

Now that Shushu is back, the second brother's heartache has subsided, and the third brother's obsession has also been largely eliminated. It's time for them to do their part for the Nan family.

As for whether he had ulterior motives in this?

Of course there are.

Nan Yannian tilted his head and smiled at his younger sister, "Little Shu, do you miss your second brother?"

Nan Shu's intuition told her that she shouldn't nod at this moment.

"...No, I just haven't seen Brother Si Nian in a long time, so I was just asking."

Nan Yan smiled, quite satisfied with the answer.

Although she has accepted the identity and setting of siblings, Nan Shu will unconsciously become closer to Nan Sinian and Captain Nan because of their previous way of getting along.

Plus.

Nan Yannian exudes an aura of authority that makes people feel somewhat distant from him.

To this day, Nan Shu still hasn't found a way to get along with Nan Yannian naturally.

Nan Shu could also feel Nan Yannian's love and care for her.

Thinking about it, Nan Shu turned her head to look at Nan Yannian.

Noticing the girl's gaze, Nan Yannian turned his head and looked at her with doting eyes.

Now, without any practice, he can smile naturally when he sees Nan Shu.

Nan Shu also relaxed, "Brother Yan Nian... was Mom and Dad's car accident really an accident?"

Nan Shu had thought that saying "Mom and Dad" would be difficult, but when she said it, it came out smoothly and naturally. Nan Yannian was taken aback, seemingly not expecting Nan Shu to ask this question. His smile faded slightly, and looking into the girl's eyes, he said seriously, "I don't know, but we are still investigating."

There are no visible signs of human intervention at present, but the Nan family is suspicious.

Nan Shu immediately understood the meaning of those words, and a knowing glint flashed in her eyes.

Turning to look at Nan Yannian, who seemed to be deep in thought, she suddenly understood why Nan Yannian had arranged for Liu Ming and others to protect her.

They would never allow the same thing to happen a second time!

Whether it was intentional or not, they did not want to be harmed in any way. Nan Yannian's care and love always seemed to be like this, subtle and silent, yet so reliable.

……

The car stopped at the entrance of Liujia Village.

As soon as I got out of the car, the orioles and sparrows flew over eagerly.

"Shushu, you've been gone for so long! I... I thought I'd never see Meimei and Yaya again! Wow!!!"

Meimei & Yaya: ...

Even when the oriole cries, its voice is beautiful, clear and ethereal, though the tone sounds melancholic and plaintive. Iron Lotus flew out of the car, curiously observing the oriole and the sparrow.

Meimei enthusiastically introduced them to each other.

Compared to the unlikely friendship between Meimei and Tielianhua, Lili was a sweet girl, and the birds quickly became friends, chirping and chattering.

Nan Shu's head started buzzing from listening, and she naturally turned her head and rested her head on Nan Yannian's arm.

"Brother, let's go back to the car. They're probably going to talk for quite a while."

Nan Yannian's body was frozen on one side. It took him a long time to react before he slowly spoke.

"well……"

Then, they walked towards the car, one after the other, using both hands and the other feet.

Nan Shu: ...

The little ones chattered away for who knows how long, until Nan Shu finally fell asleep leaning on Nan Yannian's shoulder. When she woke up, it was almost dark.

The little ones are still chatting.

Nan Shu stood up, yawned, and asked, "Brother, what time is it?"

“4:56…” Nan Yannian paused, “55 seconds.”

Nan Shu blinked, turned her head to look at Nan Yannian, and saw that he was still in the same posture when he got into the car. She reached out and squeezed his stiff arm.

"Brother, will you be uncomfortable with me like this?"

"will not!"

Nan Yannian answered almost without hesitation.

He couldn't ask for it.

Ever since he posted the photo of Xiaoshu sleeping on his shoulder in the group chat, his phone has been vibrating non-stop.

So what if I'm the first one called "brother"?
He was the first one Xiao Shu took the initiative to get close to!
Seeing that Nan Yannian was still tense, Nan Shu stopped teasing him.

I massaged a few acupoints on his arm to help him relax, then turned and called out to the Iron Lotus.

If she didn't go back soon, she was afraid that Tie Lianhua would really chat with those little guys for three days and three nights.

"Shushu called me, so we'll head back now. I'll come back to see you all with Shushu in the future."

Upon hearing Nan Shu's voice, Tie Lianhua reluctantly bid farewell.

Okay, I'll be waiting for you guys~

After saying goodbye to everyone, Tie Lianhua finally returned to her car with reluctance.

The two went to a restaurant for dinner and didn't return home until about nine o'clock, just as they were approaching the villa.

Nan Shu then saw the man, his face as black as ink, who had been standing at the door for an unknown amount of time. (End of Chapter)

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