Having found a demon, I've decided to raise her.

She's a fairy.

Chen Ming was about to reach out and grasp that soft hand, but his sister took it first, her pale eyes remaining expressionless, and said—

"Hello, I am Chen Xiao, and this is my younger brother Chen Ming."

Qin Hui was surprised for a moment, but quickly recovered her smile and said—

"Hello, Ms. Chen Xiao."

However, her enthusiasm was met with Chen Xiao's indifferent and polite gaze, like an iceberg.

Chapter 47 Miss Qin Hui Holds a Grudge

Ah... um...

Does the atmosphere seem a little strange?

Chen Ming scratched his head and looked at his sister. He felt that she had suddenly become more wary. Although he couldn't tell from her expression, he could tell that she had changed.

After all, we grew up together, so we understand each other.

As his sister greeted Qin Hui, his clothes were gently tugged. He looked down and saw the short landlady.

Today she wore a white dress and white sandals that revealed her small, delicate toes, which were white with a rosy tint, like pomegranates.

She opened her big eyes, looked up at him, puffed out her cheeks, and said—

Why didn't you tell me?

"what?"

Chen Ming didn't understand what the landlady was asking out of the blue, and his hand instinctively reached out to stroke her head.

This time, the landlady didn't slap him away, but let him touch her to his heart's content.

Head down.

He found her reaction a little strange and asked—

"What's wrong? By the way, what brings you here today? Are you here for dinner?"

"that……"

The landlady seemed a little hesitant to speak, looking into his eyes.

Qin Hui looked over and explained with a smile—

"We're here today to apologize."

"apologize?"

The older sister raised an eyebrow, a guess forming in her mind.

Qin Hui nodded, tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, then bowed solemnly to Chen Ming and said—

"We caused you trouble the other day."

"what?"

Chen Ming stared at her, bewildered, then looked at the landlady, who also bowed to Chen Ming in apology, saying with a wry smile—

"Chen Ming, you almost had a car accident before, didn't you?"

"Um, could it be that..."

Chen Ming's eyes widened slightly, and he had basically guessed some of the clues.

The landlady said—

"The person who almost hit you was my father."

……

……

The landlady's father?

Chen Ming recalled the drunkard he had rescued and couldn't help but frown; his impression of him was already extremely bad. Abandoning a child and driving drunk—that kind of guy was really…

He clenched his fist; it was the first time in his life he had felt such an urge to hit someone.

The older sister glanced at him from the side, then at the well-behaved and adorable little girl. She knew that her brother was a "central air conditioner" (someone who was nice to everyone), and probably had some connection with that child.

Everyone sat at a table.

He took out a cup and placed it in front of the group, then poured plain water for the three adults and orange juice for the landlady.

He smiled and said—

"Is the orange juice alright?"

"...Just give me plain water."

"When in Rome, do as the host says."

"……Fool."

The landlady was slightly dissatisfied. This kind of favoritism and thoughtfulness made her feel like she was being treated like a child, which was unpleasant.

Qin Hui blinked, observing the landlady's reaction. She was just like an ordinary child, acting spoiled and willful, and even letting people pat her head.

She smiled and said—

"So Xiaoying likes orange juice?"

"……generally."

The landlady's reply was indifferent, clearly showing her distance from Qin Hui, which inevitably left Qin Hui with a hint of disappointment in her eyes.

Chen Ming frowned slightly. The landlady liked sweet things and drank almost any sweet beverage, but her favorites were milk tea and cola. He just felt that it wasn't good for children to drink too many carbonated drinks.

He suppressed his temper and said to Qin Hui—

"So the drunk driver that day was from your family."

"I'm so sorry."

"How is he?"

"Thanks to you, he only suffered minor injuries. I am truly grateful for your help. He almost caused you harm... I am so sorry."

Qin Hui looked at Chen Ming. The fact that he actively offered help to the person who had almost killed him was quite unusual, and...

She glanced at Chen Xiao beside her.

Chen Xiao made eye contact with her for a second, and Qin Hui smiled at her.

Chen Ming pursed his lips and said—

"Okay, I have received your apologies."

"That's wonderful..."

"But I still have some questions to ask."

Chen Ming's eyes were unfriendly as he said—

"Although this may be a family matter, I still want to ask as your 'savior'."

Qin Hui was slightly surprised. She could sense his anger, but after thinking about it, she realized that someone had almost been killed, so it was understandable that he was angry.

She lowered her head and said—

"Please speak."

"Okay, I'd like to ask why the landlady... Qin Ying lives alone?"

"Chen Ming?"

The landlady was surprised when he suddenly said this, and her eyes widened in astonishment.

Qin Hui hadn't expected him to ask that, and paused for a moment before glancing at Qin Ying with a hint of guilt in her eyes. She then said—

"This...this seems to have nothing to do with Mr. Chen Ming..."

"Abandoning the children and running off somewhere, spending all day out partying and indulging in pleasure?"

"That's not how it is..."

Qin Hui's composed pace was somewhat disrupted, and the look of guilt on her face deepened.

Chen Ming gritted his teeth and said—

Do you know what Qin Ying likes and dislikes? Do you know how difficult it is for her to live alone as a child?

"Enough, Chen Ming!"

The landlady looked at him, her expression turning somewhat downcast, and said—

"Stop talking..."

The tone was sad.

He couldn't refuse the landlady's sorrowful words and stopped talking. But he was really, really angry; if a grown man had come today, he might have hit him.

Qin Hui looked at Qin Ying's small body and wanted to reach out to touch her, but then slowly withdrew her hand.

She sighed and said—

"I really wanted to say something like... that her family situation is complicated, but no matter what, Xiaoying has indeed been wronged... Thank you for caring about her so much. I didn't expect to owe you a favor here as well."

She could see Qin Ying's trust in him, and she could also see that he genuinely cared.

They are more like a family.

She and Qin Ying were just strangers related by blood... If they were strangers, it would be fine, at least it wouldn't be so awkward.

Seeing Qin Hui's genuinely remorseful expression, Chen Ming's anger subsided somewhat, and he said—

"Although it is very rude for a junior to speak like this, I only hope that you aunts can take better care of Qin Ying in the future, as she is still young."

"..."

Qin Hui's body stiffened. Just now, what did this guy... call her?

"puff……"