What?! All the fairies I topped up have come true?

As Qin Yanan watched the warm and lively scene in the courtyard from inside the car, her admiration deepened.

After hesitating for a long time, she finally opened the car door and walked towards the orphanage.

She wanted to go in and celebrate the New Year with them.

She wanted to step into Lin Xiao's world, see everything he protected, and feel that pure warmth.

Qin Yanan gently pushed open the courtyard gate and walked in.

In the courtyard, Lin Xiao was smiling as she distributed fruit to the children.

The headmistress sat to the side watching, her face full of kindness.

Hearing footsteps, everyone turned to look.

Lin Xiao was stunned when he saw her, his eyes filled with surprise. "Sister Ya Nan? What are you doing here?"

He never expected that Qin Yanan would find her here.

The children stopped talking, looked at Qin Yanan curiously, and whispered among themselves.

"Wow, who is this pretty lady?"

"Is she Lin Xiao's girlfriend?"

"Big sister is so pretty! I want to look like her!"

……

Qin Yanan waved gently to the children, then turned to Lin Xiao, her voice gentle as she said:

"I just happened to be passing by when I heard a familiar voice, so I thought I'd come in and see what was going on. I never expected it to be you."

"Ah..." Upon hearing this, Lin Xiao couldn't help but open his mouth wide.

He felt like he was being treated like an idiot?!

This Qingshan Orphanage is so remote, will anyone pass by during the Chinese New Year?

However, before Lin Xiao could react, the dean's grandmother quickly stood up.

She took Qin Yanan's hand and said with a smile, "Miss, please sit down. You must be Lin Xiao's friend? You're such a beautiful and sensible girl."

Lin Xiao has always been a kind child. Since you're here, why don't you stay and celebrate the New Year with us, and have New Year's Eve dinner together?

Looking at the kind smile of the dean and feeling the warmth of her hands, Qin Yanan felt a warmth in her heart.

She glanced at Lin Xiao, and seeing that he had no objections, she nodded and said, "Okay, thank you, Grandma. Then I'll take my leave."

"No problem, no problem. It's Chinese New Year, there are so many people and it's so lively. We're happy to be here," the headmistress said with a smile.

With her age and experience, how could she not see the barely concealed love in the girl's eyes?

The children standing nearby, upon hearing what the headmistress said, all cheered happily.

"Yes, beautiful lady, why don't you stay and celebrate the New Year with us!"

Let's eat dumplings together!

"I'll give you the candy that Brother Lin Xiao bought!"

Looking at the children's innocent smiling faces, Qin Yanan's disappointment vanished, and she nodded with a smile:

"Okay, I'll stay and celebrate the New Year with you, eat dumplings, and play together."

Seeing Qin Yanan getting along well with the children, Lin Xiao felt a warmth in his heart.

He never expected that someone as extraordinary as Qin Yanan would have such a gentle side.

Next, Qin Yanan also joined the busy team, preparing the New Year's Eve dinner with Lin Xiao and the Dean's grandmother.

Although she was pampered since childhood and rarely did housework, she was not skilled at cooking.

But her reaction speed is extremely fast.

She followed the headmistress in washing and chopping vegetables, and she did so with great skill that you couldn't tell she was a novice at all.

As Lin Xiao worked, he glanced at Qin Yanan beside him, a subtle feeling stirring within him.

He seemed to have been anticipating this scene for who knows how long.

But unexpectedly, it was Qin Yanan who made this happen.

The children ate snacks and played in the yard, occasionally running to the kitchen door to peek in.

The entire orphanage was filled with laughter and joy, a warm and festive atmosphere.

……

Before we knew it, it got dark, and all the New Year's Eve dinners were ready.

Lin Xiao and Qin Yanan carried the food to the table in the yard together.

The braised pork belly is fragrant, the steamed fish is tender, and the green vegetables are vibrant green. These are mostly home-style dishes, all with enticing aromas.

Grandma Dean brought over plump, white dumplings, steaming hot, symbolizing family reunion and good fortune.

Everyone sat around the table where they usually ate. Lin Xiao first put a piece of braised pork on the Dean's plate and said, "Dean's Grandma, please eat more to nourish your body."

Then, he put dumplings and vegetables on the children's plates and told them, "Eat more so you can grow tall and strong."

Qin Yanan followed Lin Xiao's example, serving food to the dean's grandmother and saying with a smile, "Grandma, please eat more. I wish you good health, all the best, and a happy new year."

Grandma Dean picked up her water glass and said with a smile, "Okay, everyone eat. Today is the Lunar New Year, a day for family reunion. Thank you, Xiaolinzi, for remembering us, and thank you, young lady, for staying with us."

Cheers! May everyone have a Happy New Year, and may all the children grow up healthy and happy!

"Cheers!" Lin Xiao, Qin Yanan, and the children raised their water glasses together, clinked them together, and their faces were full of happy smiles.

The atmosphere at the dinner table was lively and warm.

Grandma Director Lin told stories of Lin Xiao's childhood and recounted the days at the orphanage, while the children chattered about their wishes.

Qin Yanan listened quietly, occasionally revealing a gentle smile, and sometimes joining in the laughter, her face full of happiness.

As they ate, the dean looked at Lin Xiao, then at Qin Yanan.

Then, with a hint of a smile in her eyes, she deliberately asked, "Little Lin, you're not young anymore. Have you found a girlfriend yet? You'd better hurry up, or Grandma will worry."

Lin Xiao blushed immediately, scratched his head sheepishly, and said:

"Grandma Director, I don't have that yet. Right now, I just want to work hard and take good care of you and the children."

Upon seeing this, the children nearby immediately started making a fuss as well.

"Brother Lin Xiao is looking for a girlfriend!"

"Pretty big sister, will you be Lin Xiao's girlfriend?"

Qin Yanan's cheeks flushed, and her heart began to race.

She lowered her head, not daring to look Lin Xiao in the eye.

Lin Xiao was a little embarrassed and quickly waved his hand, saying, "Everyone, please stop talking nonsense. Sister Ya Nan is my friend, not my girlfriend."

Grandma Dean smiled even more broadly as she looked at the two of them.

"Oh? Just friends? I think this girl is pretty, sensible, and kind. She's a perfect match for you."

"Little Lin, don't miss out on a good girl."

Just as Lin Xiao was about to explain, Qin Yanan suddenly looked up with a gentle yet embarrassed smile on her face.

She first glanced at the dean, then looked at Lin Xiao, and then said softly, "Dean, actually, I am Lin Xiao's girlfriend."

These words struck Lin Xiao like a thunderbolt, leaving him stunned.

Seeing the surprised looks on everyone's faces, Lin Xiao stammered, "Sister Ya Nan, what...what did you say? You're my girlfriend?"

He never expected Qin Yanan to say that, and he was at a loss for words.

The children ignored everything else and cheered happily.

"That's great! Big sister is Brother Lin Xiao's girlfriend!"

"Lin Xiao is so lucky!"

"Pretty lady, you must come often!"

Seeing this, the headmistress couldn't stop smiling and said, "Good! Good! That's wonderful!"

"Miss Qin, Lin Xiao is a very honest boy, but he's a good person. We've all dragged him down. Please be more tolerant of him in the future."

Lin Xiao stared blankly at the scene before him, just about to say something.

Qin Yanan, who was standing to the side, gently tugged at his sleeve and whispered, "Don't just stand there, cooperate with me, don't let Grandma and the children down."

Lin Xiao snapped out of his daze and looked at Qin Yanan's shy and sincere eyes.

I saw the director's happy smile and the children's joyful faces.

He couldn't bear to disappoint those who cared about him, especially the elderly dean.

In the end, Lin Xiao could only nod slightly and say gently, "Grandma Dean, don't worry, I will take good care of Sister Ya Nan."

Qin Yanan felt a warmth in her heart, and her smile became even gentler.

She knew she had been impulsive and rash.

But she truly loved Lin Xiao, admired his kindness, sincerity, and sense of responsibility, and didn't want to leave any regrets because of her reserve.

She just wanted to take this opportunity to be brave, to step into his world, and to protect this warmth together with him.

Grandma Dean looked at the scene before her with eyes full of satisfaction.

Xiao Linzi has finally found a good girl; now he'll have someone to accompany and take care of him.

She believed that the two of them would definitely be happy.

After the brief interruption, the dinner table returned to its lively atmosphere.

The children teased the two of them from time to time, and Lin Xiao and Qin Yanan were no longer embarrassed. They would occasionally look at each other and smile, their eyes full of tacit understanding.

Qin Yanan served food to Lin Xiao, and Lin Xiao wiped the grease from the corner of Qin Yanan's mouth.

Their movements were natural and gentle, as if they were truly a couple who had been in love for a long time.

After finishing their New Year's Eve dinner, Lin Xiao and Qin Yanan took the children to set off firecrackers and fireworks in the yard.

Colorful fireworks bloomed in the night sky, exceptionally beautiful, and children cheered and jumped around the fireworks.

Grandma Dean sat in her chair, watching the lively scene before her, her face full of kind smiles, her heart filled with contentment and happiness.

For her, this was perhaps the most lively and happiest year of the year.

There is the sensible Lin Xiao, the beautiful and sensible Qin Yanan, and a group of lovely children.

This warmth is something to be remembered for a lifetime.

As the fireworks faded and the firecrackers fell silent, only a sky full of bright stars remained in the night.

After the children got tired of playing, Lin Xiao took them all back to bed.

Finally, after 11:30 p.m., the two said goodbye and left.

As soon as they stepped out of the orphanage, Qin Yanan immediately turned to Lin Xiao and apologized, "Lin Xiao, I'm sorry. I pretended to be your girlfriend without your permission. You're not angry, are you?"

Lin Xiao turned his head, looked into her gentle eyes, and smiled, saying:

"Of course not. I should thank you for staying to spend the New Year with the children. As for pretending to be my girlfriend, that would be my honor."

Looking at the earnest expression and eyes of the person in front of her, Qin Yanan felt a warmth in her heart.

After a slight hesitation, she finally said softly, "Lin Xiao, I like you. It's not just a passing fancy, it's genuine."

I admire your kindness, sincerity, and sense of responsibility, and I appreciate your gentle care for the headmistress and the children.

I know this is a bit abrupt, but I don't want to miss you. I want to be with you to protect this warmth and these children.

"Would you... be willing to give me a chance?"