Genshin Impact: Ningguang is still a pitiful little thing, I invested in her.

On the contrary, his body looked rather thin.

The only thing that hasn't changed is Xiao Jiang's eyes.

Clear as water, innocent and pure.

"Big brother, I'm waiting for my parents to come home."

Faced with Fang Xun's answer, Xiao Jiang also answered honestly.

Xiao Jiang didn't distinguish between good and bad people.

He will answer any question asked to him truthfully.

Even though it was thundering in the sky, Xiao Jiang was so scared that she was trembling all over and covered her ears with her hands.

Even so, he still had to stand at the door waiting for his parents to come home.

Chapter 119: The matter is done and I leave, hiding my identity and name

In the distance, Xiao Jiang's mother covered her mouth, sobbing uncontrollably.

She felt deeply guilty for not being able to be there for Xiao Jiang and watch the child grow up.

Seeing Xiao Jiang standing alone at her doorstep, waiting for her family members who never came, her heart ached even more.

Xiao Jiang's father remained silent, his expression revealing sadness.

Previously, due to work, he spent very little time with Xiao Jiang.

Now, all he hopes for is that Fang Xun can take their place and play happily with Xiao Jiang for a while.

Upon hearing that Xiao Jiang was waiting for her parents, Fang Xun felt as if he had been stabbed in the heart.

Xiao Jiang is mentally challenged and doesn't understand the concepts of life, death, and separation.

In his subconscious, he knew his parents would definitely come back; it was just a matter of time.

That's why he's been waiting here.

He waited, rain or shine.

Fang Xun couldn't bear to watch the child in front of him persist in something fruitless.

In response, he said softly, "Xiao Jiang, I am a friend of your parents. Your parents sent me to find you."

Upon hearing Fang Xun's words, Xiao Jiang subconsciously raised her head.

This older brother actually knew his name.

And... he's a friend of his parents?

The word "parents" holds extraordinary significance for Xiao Jiang.

Xiao Jiang looked at Fang Xun, tilted her head, and asked in confusion, "Big brother, why didn't Father and Mother come back? Why did they send you to find me?"

Fang Xun squatted down and stroked Xiao Jiang's head, saying softly, "Because your parents went to a very, very far place and won't be back for a while."

"They were worried that Xiao Jiang would be bored by herself, so they asked me to come and play hide-and-seek with her. That's about it."

Upon hearing about playing hide-and-seek, Xiao Jiang's eyes lit up, and he looked very excited.

"Yay! Hide and seek is the most fun game in the world!"

"Xiao Jiang likes to play hide-and-seek!"

"Then, please come find me, big brother~"

"Before that, please close your eyes and count to ten. No peeking."

"Mom said that if you peek while playing hide-and-seek, you won't grow tall."

Xiao Jiang explained the rules of hide-and-seek to Fang Xun with a serious expression.

In the distance, Xiao Jiang's mother, hearing Xiao Jiang explain the rules of the game, also stopped crying and started laughing.

She had only made it as a casual joke, and she didn't expect Xiao Jiang to remember it so clearly.

Seeing the joyful smile on Xiao Jiang's face, Xiao Jiang's father was also somewhat touched.

The things he failed to complete in time

Let's ask Fang Xun to help us finish it.

Fang Xun couldn't help but laugh when he saw how cute Xiao Jiang was: "Okay, then I'll start the countdown to ten. Xiao Jiang, hurry up and hide!"

"nineteen..."

Upon hearing Fang Xun begin the countdown, Xiao Jiang hurriedly started looking for a place to hide.

He seems to have a lot of experience playing hide-and-seek.

They immediately hid behind a big tree.

After Fang Xun's ten-second countdown ended, he turned around and saw a foot peeking out from under a tree not far away.

It's obvious that it's Xiao Jiang.

Fang Xun chuckled and teased, "Little Jiang, are you well hidden?"

The innocent and naive Xiao Jiang replied directly, "Big brother, I'm hidden well, come find me!"

"Can you find me? Do you want me to give you a hint?"

Before Xiao Jiang could finish speaking, Fang Xun had already walked up to him.

"Little guy, I've found you."

Little Jiang exclaimed in surprise, "Wow, big brother, you're so amazing!"

"I hid in such a secluded place, I didn't expect you to find me so quickly!"

"No, I need to find a more secluded spot. Big brother, same old routine, count down to ten, then come find me~"

After Xiao Jiang finished speaking, she urged Fang Xun to lean against the tree and start the countdown.

He himself hurriedly hid.

Fortunately, Fang Xun had some recollection of where Xiao Jiang hid in the game.

They found the little guy's hiding place several times in a row.

"Big brother, you found it again! You're amazing!"

"Hehe, it's been so long since I've had this much fun playing hide-and-seek, thank you big brother!"

Xiao Jiang's laughter echoed in Tianheng Mountain.

You could tell he was genuinely happy.

Not far away, Xiao Jiang's parents witnessed the entire scene.

The two exchanged a glance, and a relieved smile appeared on their faces.

Seeing that Xiao Jiang's life is going well now,

They can leave now without worry, right?

Once the wish is fulfilled, the ghost cannot last long and will gradually dissipate.

The couple had no regrets, so they left with smiles on their faces.

Xiao Jiang's mother looked at Fang Xun and thanked him earnestly: "Sir, thank you so much. You have fulfilled our regret that we could not achieve."

Xiao Jiang's father nodded in agreement: "Yes, now that we see Xiao Jiang's smile, we can leave in peace."

"Thank you so much for bringing laughter and joy to Xiao Jiang on our behalf. Thank you."

Their bodies gradually began to become transparent.

A faint glow appeared beneath their feet, which began to dissipate in the wind.

Xiao Jiang also sensed something, and his laughter suddenly stopped.

"I don't know why, but I suddenly miss my parents."

"It would be great if they could play hide-and-seek with Xiao Jiang."

"Little Jiang will wait here until his parents come back!"

Xiao Jiang paused, then looked up at Fang Xun: "Big brother, do you know when my parents will be back?"

Fang Xun reached out and ruffled Xiao Jiang's hair.

He smiled faintly and said, "Little Jiang, your parents should be back when the peach blossoms bloom."

"When will the peach blossoms bloom?" Xiao Jiang tilted her head, puzzled.

"However, Xiao Jiang is willing to wait for the peach blossoms to bloom,"

"At that time, Mom and Dad will be able to stay by Xiao Jiang's side, hehe!"

Xiao Jiang grinned happily.

In the distance, his parents exchanged a glance, smiles on their faces.

Silly child,

Actually, we came back a long time ago.

You just haven't noticed it yet.

However, we will stay by your side.

In another way.

Xiao Jiang's gaze was fixed on the tree. He saw tender green buds slowly growing on the treetops, with a touch of pink appearing.

Xiao Jiang was stunned for a moment, then quickly tugged at Fang Xun's sleeve and said excitedly, "Big brother, are the peach blossoms blooming?"

"Are Xiao Jiang's parents coming back soon?"

Fang Xun looked up in the direction Xiao Jiang was pointing.

He discovered that after a whole day of rain, the treetops, having absorbed enough water, had actually blossomed.

Fang Xun gazed at the striking pink color and murmured softly, "Yes, Xiao Jiang's parents should be back soon."