The little girl's footsteps grew further and further away until they disappeared from his ears. The alley returned to its deathly silence. He couldn't even feel the howling north wind.
He slowly closed his eyes. His body could no longer feel the cold.
Time seemed to pass very slowly, but it also seemed to pass very quickly. Until the sound of footsteps echoed in the alley again. This time, the footsteps were no longer hurried, but slow. Someone was slowly approaching him, step by step.
The footsteps were very light. They were the footsteps of a child.
The footsteps were very careful, as if she was afraid of him, but she was also gathering her courage. Little by little, she was getting closer to him. He could even feel her somewhat erratic heartbeat.
When she stopped, he smelled the aroma of food that was getting closer and closer. He suddenly opened his eyes and saw the little girl's wide and bright eyes. They were as clear and transparent as crystals. Just like that, they crashed into his eyes and into his heart.
Her small body was trembling as if she was afraid. After being startled by him for a moment, she forced herself to gather her courage. She placed the steamed bun and hot soy milk in her hands by his side and then ran off.
He looked at the food on the ground. It was perfectly placed on the ground. She didn't casually throw the food by his side because she was afraid.
The little girl's footsteps were exactly the same as the first time she saw him. But very quickly, she stopped.
He glanced sideways and could see her back facing him. After pausing for a moment, she seemed to have made up her mind. She placed her bag on the ground, took off her red cotton-padded jacket, and ran back.
This time, she didn't seem to be so afraid of him. She walked to his side and gently placed the jacket by his side. She smiled at him before standing up and running off.
He knew that she was very afraid of him, but she still came back. She came back to give him food, drink, and even clothes.
That day, it was close to the new year. Her red cotton-padded jacket was very new. It was probably her new year's gift.
At that moment, he decided to live on. Suddenly, he was filled with endless strength. His already cold and stiff limbs slowly started to regain feeling.
Mom was right. In this world, there was light and there was beauty. Just as he was about to give up, he met it.
Because of her, he had survived the darkest, most painful, and most torturous days of his life. She was the last ray of light in his heart, and also the last line of defense for him to uphold his moral bottom line as a human.
With her around, he wouldn't go crazy during those days of vengeance and become a complete devil like that person.
Suddenly, the girl in his arms moved, and he pulled himself out of his memories. He lowered his eyes slightly, and the girl in his arms began to overlap with the girl in his memories. He curled his lips slightly and hugged her tightly.
He had once thought that he would never be able to find her in this lifetime. He would never be able to see her even if he died. However, the heavens still cared for him. She was now in his arms.
"Brother," Shen Xi said softly. Her voice was a little hoarse.
"Yes." Li Yuen responded softly. He lowered his eyes and met her slightly swollen eyes. He couldn't help but kiss her gently.
"Brother." Shen Xi called again. Her clear eyes stared into his eyes as if she was afraid that he would suddenly disappear in front of her.
"I'm here." Li Yuen pressed his forehead against hers and rubbed the tip of her nose.
"Brother." Shen Xi leaned over and pecked his lips. She quickly retreated and buried her head in his arms. She muttered, "I'm sleepy."
Li Yuen's voice was very low, and his gentleness was engraved into his bones. "It's a little cold. Sleep in the car. Be careful not to catch a cold."
The girl didn't speak anymore. She just rubbed her head in his arms and burrowed her small head into his large coat.
The car drove for half an hour and stopped in front of the Li Mansion.
Li Yuen gently called the girl's name. She just moaned and snuggled into his arms again. She slept very soundly. He couldn't bear to call her again and carried her out of the car.
At the door, Uncle Li had been waiting for a long time. A thick layer of snow had accumulated on his umbrella. When he saw them coming down, he hurriedly welcomed them and held the umbrella for them.
Li Yuen nodded slightly at him, and a warm smile appeared on his face.
Uncle Li also smiled and didn't say anything. He just glanced at the person in his arms. This was the first time that Young Masters had brought Miss Shen back to the Li Mansion.
This old man knew that they had registered their marriage, but he couldn't give them his blessings.
He could finally feel at ease now. He could finally give his family an explanation. Young Masters' legs had recovered. He had recovered from his illness. He had also found someone worthy of his devotion. Everything was already the best.
The snow was very heavy. The Li Mansion was shrouded in heavy snow. The historical pavilions, terraces, and pavilions, as well as the small bridge and flowing water, made people feel as if they were going back in time.
Li Yuen put the girl on the bed and covered her with a blanket. Then he went to the study next door. He still had an important meeting to preside over.
When Shen Xi opened her eyes, she saw the antique room in front of her. She smelled the pleasant scent of orchids. She stretched lazily. When she got out of bed, she realized that there was a pair of fluffy rabbit slippers beside the bed. They were made of rabbit fur, soft, and warm.
She knew where she was. She quietly went out and saw an old man sitting on the sofa in the living room. It was the old man who had talked to her and given her an umbrella the first time she came to the Li Mansion. She smiled politely at the old man.
When Uncle Li saw her come out, he got up. Just as he was about to speak, he saw the girl put a finger to her lips. The next moment, she had already run to his side.
"Hello, Grandpa." Shen Xi greeted him softly with a warm smile.
Uncle Li looked at the girl in front of him, who was like a small heater. He lowered his voice and said, "Young Masters is in the study. You can go and look for him."
"Grandpa, I won't look for him." Shen Xi smiled and looked at the old man in front of her. "Can you tell me more about him?"
This old butler of the Li Family must know a lot of things that she didn't know. There were many things that her brother wouldn't tell her. How could he bear to tell her about the pain and suffering he had gone through?
Uncle Li smiled and nodded with a loving face.
Shen Xi pointed outside.
Uncle Li pointed at the clothes she was wearing and asked her to put on more clothes before going out. It was snowing outside and it was cold. She shouldn't catch a cold.
Shen Xi understood and quietly ran to the bedroom. She quickly put on a large black coat and came out. It was a big black coat that reached her ankles.
Uncle Li looked at the little girl who had almost shrunk her whole body into the coat, revealing only her cute little face. She was so small and adorable.
Outside, the wind was strong and the snow was heavy. The night view of the garden was different.
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