Mommy, don't be afraid, I'll bring you blind boxes and scam you out of a wealthy family to

The day after the pomegranate celebration, the old house returned to its usual tranquility.

As the morning light streamed into the dining room, the servants laid out one Chinese and one Western breakfast.

Zheng Xinmei waved her phone: "The foundation said that the person in charge of the partner, Mr. Leon, didn't mind you leaving early at all."

Qin Zhiyuan took a sip of coffee: "Did they say anything?"

He said that seeing you in such a hurry to end the meeting, he thought there was an emergency, but he didn't expect you were just rushing back to be with your family.

"He was very curious," she mimicked Leon's slightly accented Chinese, "'What kind of family would make Ms. Qin change her plans?'"

"He appreciates this behavior because, 'A person who is willing to take their family seriously will usually take their business partners seriously as well,'" Zheng Xinmei remarked. "Perhaps I would think this is unprofessional, but times have changed."

Qin Zhiyuan looked towards the living room.

After last night, a photo wall was set up here.

Wen Li stepped onto the small ladder and carefully pasted the invitation she had drawn and the pop-up greeting card she had made.

The servants formed a circle around her, arms outstretched, worried that the precious young lady might fall.

Duan Yuanzhou stood to the side, holding several freshly developed photos in his hand, and handed one over every now and then.

There is a candid photo of Duan Hetong picking pomegranates while holding Wen Li;

Wenli held a pomegranate in her hands, her eyes crinkling into crescent moons with a smile;

Of course, there was also a family photo of everyone sitting around under the pomegranate tree.

"Grandpa, this one is great!"

"Um."

"This one looks good too!"

"stick."

After the task was completed, the servant carried Wenli down.

She looked up, examined it carefully, and said with satisfaction, "From now on, take lots and lots of pictures and post them here!"

Duan Yuanzhou hummed in agreement and casually smoothed out the curled corners of a photograph.

Childlike drawings, colorful greeting cards, and memorable photos. The photo wall, awaiting construction, adds a touch of warmth and life to this home.

Wen Li suddenly remembered that last night, Qiu Qiu told her that the daily tasks were completed and the family affection buff had been fully unlocked.

but……

She looked down at her palms, then turned to look at the back of her hands.

It doesn't seem to be any different, does it?

After pondering for a while, I still couldn't figure it out.

The little guy simply put the matter out of his mind.

Anyway, as Chuchu said, we'll definitely need it sometime!

Qin Zhiyuan watched quietly for a long time.

She has always believed that work and family are a choice, and someone always has to give in.

So, for decades, it was always the family that made concessions.

But her decision to go home early yesterday, and the reaction from her business partner today, made her realize that family is not the opposite of career.

She has been able to get to where she is today without any distractions because there are always people behind her who silently support all her decisions.

Wen Li and Duan Yuanzhou were discussing what decorations they should add to the wall.

Qin Zhiyuan kept staring, not even realizing that she was smiling.

"Mr. Leon said he would like to visit the Duan family if possible," Zheng Xinmei suddenly said.

Qin Zhiyuan was somewhat surprised.

Zheng Xinmei said meaningfully, "He wanted to see for himself what kind of family could possess such magic. Especially—"

Her gaze also fell on Wen Li.

"—He wants to see that child, the one whose mere thought brings a smile to your face."

-

Five or six people from the partners arrived, each one of them impeccably dressed.

Leon was naturally the most eye-catching one.

He was about forty years old, blond with blue eyes, tall, and had a striking hooked nose.

Little Wenli hid behind Duan Hetong, peeking out half of her face as she curiously observed the newcomer.

This was the first time she had ever seen someone with blond hair and blue eyes!

For children, it's like seeing a "new species".

After the adults greeted each other, Leon's gaze naturally fell on the little dumpling who was peeking at him.

He crouched down, his gaze level with Wen Li's: "Hello, you're Wen Li, right?"

Wen Li was taken aback.

Huh?

How could Li Bao understand what her uncle was saying...?

Oh! So Uncle was speaking Chinese!

She suddenly became much bolder and moved out from behind Baba.

They even circled around Leon once.

Milk Dumpling still remembers the shock of the height difference when she first saw this uncle.

She exclaimed in her childish voice, "Uncle, you're so tall!"

Leon smiled: "Really?"

The little dumpling nodded, then tilted its head to examine it: "Uncle, did you drink a lot of milk?"

The adults all laughed.

Leon laughed too: "Yes. Besides milk, I also eat a lot of meat, eggs, and vegetables."

He deliberately asked, "Pear, are you a picky eater?"

The little bundle of joy quickly shook his head: "Pear Baby isn't picky!"

She even made a hopeful wish: "When Pear grows up, I want to be as tall as Uncle!"

Leon chuckled: "Then you'll have to work hard."

Children are easy to talk to, and the two quickly started chatting.

Wenli explained the photo wall and paintings to Leon one by one, and also introduced him to the companion dolls such as Xuelong.

Milk Dumpling talked and talked until her little mouth got dry, so she went back to the living room to drink water.

The adults in the family looked at her joyful appearance and sighed: Who would have thought that just a few months ago, this was a poor little girl covered in injuries who would be scared to tears if the adults spoke a little loudly?

Children nurtured with love always have sparkling eyes.

Leon also liked the little guy very much, and asked while resting his chin on his hand, "Pear, do you have any wishes?"

"desire?"

Adults, look over here.

Duan Shimi and Duan Xianchen whispered to each other:

"I bet they're going to air ten episodes of that little fox cartoon a day."

"Don't all the pomegranates ripen at once?"

"You don't understand. She definitely wants her older brother to stop working overtime and spend more time with her."

However, Wen Li didn't need to think for even a second longer:

"I want Mommy to wake up."

The living room suddenly fell silent.

Mommy...?

The visiting guests then belatedly realized that the Duan family seemed to be missing such a person.

They came from abroad and had not heard of the uproar over the adoption controversy in Tan City recently. Naturally, they did not know that the little girl, whom the whole family regarded as their precious jewel, was not actually their blood relative.

Leon paused slightly, then asked, "What happened to your mommy?"

Wen Li placed the small bottle on her lap and brought up the topic with some disappointment: "Mommy is sleeping and hasn't woken up. Li Bao tried to talk to Mommy, but she didn't answer."

The partners exchanged glances with the adults of the Duan family.

The answer was already clear from their expressions.

Leon's smile faded, his expression turned serious, and he extended his hand: "Pear, I'm a doctor. Would you be willing to introduce me to your mother?"

Wen Li hesitated before placing her small hand into the other person's palm.

Although Chiu Chiu can also help save her mommy, Pear Baby doesn't have 30 stars yet, and it will be a long, long time before she can exchange for the awesome box with 100 stars.

If Uncle Leon could wake Mommy up earlier...

Let's give it a try!

-

This was the first time Qin Zhiyuan had met Wen Shulian.

Leon was leading his team in conducting a comprehensive examination of the patient, and Qin Zhiyuan could only catch a glimpse from afar.

"This child... he looks somewhat familiar?" she muttered to herself.

Duan Shimi heard this and said, "Because she's Li Bao's biological mother, of course she looks like her."

She put her arm around Qin Zhiyuan's shoulder and leaned close to her: "Don't we look alike?"

"You silly girl," Qin Zhiyuan laughed.

Duan Shimi's interruption made Qin Zhiyuan realize that it made sense. How could she not recognize the little girl when she was around every day?

She didn't think about it anymore.

After a while, Leon came out.

The crowd gathered around: "How was it?"

"Perhaps there's a chance," Leon said. "My research group has been working on a new treatment plan for the past few years, but it's still in the exploratory stage. There are risks, and the results can't be guaranteed. However..."

He looked at Wen Li.

"Given Ms. Wen's current condition, I believe it's worth trying. If the family agrees, I can contact a professional team for further evaluation."

The adults of the Duan family were talking in hushed tones.

The little girl, unable to understand the medical terminology, nervously clutched at his clothes: "Uncle, will Mommy... will Mommy wake up?"

Leon crouched down to be at eye level with her.

Instead of offering a satisfactory answer like others would when comforting a child, he honestly stated, "I cannot guarantee it."

The milk dumpling's eyes seemed to have a watery sheen.

Leon added softly, "But I want to work hard for your mommy—Pear, would you like to join me?"

The little dumpling nodded vigorously: "I'm willing!"

She eagerly listed everything she could do: "Li Bao can talk to Mommy, sing songs, tell stories, wipe her face... When the caregiver or doctor comes, Li Bao will help..."

She looked solemn, as if each task was of paramount importance.

Leon held out his hand: "Okay, let's wake Mommy up together."

Wen Li immediately reached out and gave him a high five.

With a crisp "snap," the agreement was sealed.

-

Leon communicates with several of his team members in their native languages.

Wen Li couldn't understand a word of it, but she felt that the tune sounded very familiar.

Where have I heard this before?

She strained her little ears, wanting to hear a few more words.

A colleague also noticed her, took out his phone, and started looking through his photo album.

He handed the phone to Leon, then pointed at Wen Li and quickly spoke a string of words in a foreign language.

Leon looked down and froze.

Looking at Wen Li again, her eyes were full of surprise: "*It can't be such a coincidence, can it?*"

He took the phone and walked up to the little dumpling: "Pear, do you know him?"

The phone screen turned around, showing a young boy sitting in a wheelchair.

With pale skin and light-colored eyes, surrounded by flowers and sunlight, her expression was serene and peaceful.

A rabbit doll was placed on his lap.

Wen Li's eyes widened in surprise: "Brother Huihui!"

Leon laughed: "It really is you."

Everyone else was a bit confused, but Duan Hetong recognized Ji Hui in the photo: "This is...!"

Leon explained to everyone, "This child came to our research center a long time ago. His uncle wanted him to receive treatment, but he always refused."

He paused for a moment: "Then one day, he suddenly changed his mind, saying that he wanted to live well for the sake of 'small happiness'."

He smiled and patted Wen Li's head: "That girl named 'Little Happiness,' that's you, isn't it?"

Wen Li begged Leon to tell her about Huihui's brother and if he had any more photos to see, completely unaware of the great changes she had caused in him.

It was only at this moment that Duan Hetong realized that it wasn't just Ji Hui and Ji Zhenglin who had taken the little guy in for one night.

Wen Li also saved that child's life and the broken Ji family.

Zheng Xinmei also sighed with emotion, finally understanding why Leon insisted on coming to the Duan family:

What he wants to see is not just the way wealthy families interact.

He is also a child who can change the fate of others.

Leon stood up and said to Qin Zhiyuan, "Yesterday, you chose to end the meeting early. I'm curious to know what kind of family would make you decide to rush back after weighing the risk of missing a cooperation opportunity."

His gaze slowly swept over the Duan family members.

Finally, it stopped on Wen Li.

"Now I understand," he said with a smile. "If I were you, I would go home too."