The Reunion of Xiao Yuelan and Bo Qing

Early the next morning, Fu Yanzhi opened his eyes and glanced at his phone. It was seven o'clock. After getting up and washing up, Fu Yanzhi looked at his younger brothers. They were still sleeping. Fu Yanzhi pulled the blankets up a bit higher for Huanhuan and Xingxing, then walked out. Just as Fu Yanzhi closed the door, Bo Qing opened his eyes.

Bo Qing shook Wen Shiming awake at his side. Third brother, I'm going to follow the eldest brother today. You need to take care of the younger brothers by yourself today. Wen Shiming wasn't fully awake yet, but hearing his second brother talking, he gave a muddled agreement and went back to sleep. Bo Qing felt helpless, but he had no choice but to go out and tail the eldest brother.

As for Fu Yanzhi, he went downstairs first to grab a quick breakfast, then set off for the fighting arena. Bo Qing followed closely behind him all the way. Today he was wearing the clothes Fu Yanzhi had bought him yesterday; they were a bit big, but still managed to look dashing on him.

Fu Yanzhi had noticed Bo Qing following him from early on. If he couldn't even spot such a clumsy tail as Bo Qing's, he would have been reincarnated eight hundred times over in his past life.

Fu Yanzhi initially wanted to shake Bo Qing off, but then he worried that the second brother might get lost and run into danger afterward. With a sigh, Fu Yanzhi had no choice but to tell Bo Qing, who was hiding behind a wall, to come out and tag along.

Fu Yanzhi looked at Bo Qing, who was trailing behind him, and said, Second brother, stop hiding. I noticed you long ago. Come out.

Bo Qing hesitated for a moment before walking out and saying, Eldest brother, when did you notice me? I hid so stealthily.

Fu Yanzhi patted Bo Qing on the head and said, I spotted someone peeking at me back at the hospital cafeteria. Seeing it was you, I let it be, but I didn't expect you to actually follow me out. Didn't I tell you to stay and take care of the younger brothers? How did you end up tailing me instead?

Bo Qing felt a bit embarrassed by the scolding. He hadn't expected that his self-proclaimed invincible tailing had been discovered right from the start.

Scratching his head, Bo Qing said, Eldest brother, isn't the third brother still with the little ones? I thought eldest brother might need my care too, so I followed along.

Fu Yanzhi gave Bo Qing's head another light tap and said, Little second brother, do you believe this reason of yours? All right, if you want to follow, then follow, but only this one time, oh. If there's a next time, I'll spank your bottom.

Bo Qing blushed and said, No way, eldest brother, I'm already a big kid. Why are you going to spank my bottom? No, if the younger brothers find out, they'll make fun of me.

Fu Yanzhi chuckled and said, Not a big kid yet you still know how to be shy. All right, let's go, it's getting late.

Bo Qing nodded and said, Okay, eldest brother, let's go.

Fu Yanzhi held Bo Qing's hand as they walked down the street, and passersby cast curious glances their way.

Passerby 1 looked at Bo Qing and said, What a remarkably pretty little handsome boy. And they're holding hands while walking, so cute.

Passerby 2 said, I love it so much. I really want to sneak him home.

Fu Yanzhi paid no attention to the gazes of the passersby, simply leading Bo Qing toward the fighting arena.

After walking for a short while, they arrived at the underground fighting arena. Bo Qing looked at the characters written above—Xiaoxiao Club—and glanced at Fu Yanzhi beside him.

Bo Qing smiled and said, Eldest brother, what are we coming up here for? Also, whose idea was this club's name? It's so uncultured.

Fu Yanzhi looked at Bo Qing and said, This is where your eldest brother makes money. As for the name, your eldest brother has no idea; I didn't pay attention yesterday.

Bo Qing asked in surprise, Eldest brother, the match you mentioned winning yesterday... was a fighting match?

Fu Yanzhi nodded and said, That's right, a fighting match. Your eldest brother is very strong, you know.

Bo Qing immediately grabbed Fu Yanzhi's hand and tried to pull him back: No way, eldest brother, let's go. Back to the hospital. We're not fighting. This is too dangerous.

Fu Yanzhi shook off Bo Qing's hand and said, If we leave, how are we going to make money? Making money this way is fast, second brother. If I don't fight like this, we might end up sleeping under a bridge as soon as we leave the hospital.

With tears welling in his eyes, Bo Qing said, Then I still can't let eldest brother trade your life for money. The younger brothers and I don't need a better life; we can go scavenge for junk together. Even if we live under a bridge and eat steamed buns, we don't want eldest brother risking your life to earn money. I don't want to lose family anymore. I finally found you as family, eldest brother, and I don't want to lose you again.

As he spoke, tears streamed down Bo Qing's cheeks. Fu Yanzhi pulled a handkerchief from his pocket and dried Bo Qing's tears, then stroked Bo Qing's hair.

Fu Yanzhi consoled him softly: There, there, baby, don't cry. Eldest brother is also very glad to have found you as my family. Don't worry, eldest brother will be fine. Let eldest brother talk with the boss inside first, okay? If baby feels like it won't work, we'll leave. Deal?

Bo Qing hesitated for a moment, then nodded. Fu Yanzhi took Bo Qing by the hand and walked into the club. The club was permeated with a smell of sweat and blood, and most of the people around wore eccentric clothing, their gazes revealing a fierce edge.

Fu Yanzhi walked straight toward the boss's office at the end of the corridor and knocked on the door. Come in.

A woman's voice came from inside. Fu Yanzhi pushed the door open and walked in, bringing Bo Qing with him. Xiao Yuelan saw Fu Yanzhi walk in with a child following right behind him.

Xiao Yuelan bantered, Well now, little Zhi, sister here missed you to pieces. Who is this child you're shielding behind you?

Fu Yanzhi smiled and said, I haven't seen Sister Xiao for a single night and already she misses me. The one behind me is my second brother, named Bo Qing. Because he was worried about me, he tagged along.

Xiao Yuelan was still bantering with Fu Yanzhi just a moment ago, but upon hearing Bo Qing's name, her expression turned instantly stern.

Xiao Yuelan stepped down from her seat, walked over to Bo Qing, looked into his eyes, and said, He looks so much alike. Is your mother named Lu Xixi?

Bo Qing looked at the eldest brother beside him; he didn't know why this woman knew his mother's name. Flustered, he leaned closer to the eldest brother. Fu Yanzhi shielded Bo Qing behind him.

Although Fu Yanzhi didn't know who the person Xiao Yuelan had just mentioned was, Bo Qing's reaction told him it had to do with him.

Fu Yanzhi said, Sister Xiao, my younger brother is a bit shy around strangers. You might have scared him just now.

With a stern look, Xiao Yuelan said, Little Zhi, this child you're protecting isn't your biological younger brother, is he?

Hearing this, Fu Yanzhi felt somewhat annoyed. So what if he wasn't biological?

Paying no further attention to Fu Yanzhi, Xiao Yuelan looked at Bo Qing instead: Qingqing, I've finally found you. Xixi, I've finally found Qingqing.

Looking at Xiao Yuelan, Bo Qing asked in puzzlement, Why do you know my mom's name?

Xiao Yuelan said, Not only do I know your mom's name, I also know your dad's name. His name is Bo Anyan, right? The chairman of Boyou Pharmaceuticals.

Bo Qing nodded.

Looking at Bo Qing with tears in her eyes, Xiao Yuelan said, You must be wondering why I know your mom and dad. Your mom and I were the best of friends. Even though there's a six-year age gap between us, we talked about everything.

Until I went abroad to study three years ago, I wasn't by Xixi's side anymore. I never thought that meeting would become our last.

Two years ago, I heard that your parents had gotten into a car accident, and I rushed back from abroad. But by then, both of your parents had already been buried. I asked your uncle and aunt about your situation, and they said you had developed psychological problems and weren't in a condition to see people. Later, they put out the word that you'd been snatched away by human traffickers. I used every ounce of my influence to look for you, but after searching for a whole month, I couldn't find a single trace of news about you. Qingqing, you've suffered.

Listening to what Xiao Yuelan said, Bo Qing felt no particular emotional stirring, as if she weren't talking about him at all. That was because the old Bo Qing had already died; the present Bo Qing was simply the younger brother by the eldest brother's side.

Looking calmly at Xiao Yuelan, Bo Qing said, Aunt Xiao, thank you for looking for me back then, and thank you for all your efforts.

Xiao Yuelan waved her hand and said, No need to thank me, Qingqing. This is what I should have done—not just for you, but for Xixi as well. For now, stay here with Aunt Xiao; it's safe here. When you grow up, Aunt Xiao will help you get your revenge.

Fu Yanzhi, who had been listening to the story from the side, felt his heart tighten when he heard Xiao Yuelan talk about competing with him for Bo Qing, and he subconsciously pulled Bo Qing further behind him.

Looking at Xiao Yuelan, Fu Yanzhi said earnestly, Sister Xiao, Bo Qing is my younger brother now. I will protect him well, and I will also help him get his revenge. I'm very glad my younger brother has one more person who loves him, but from now on, no one should even think about snatching my younger brother away from me.

Bo Qing raised his head, tugged at Fu Yanzhi's hand, and said to Xiao Yuelan, I want to stay with eldest brother. Even if we don't get revenge, I will still stay with eldest brother.

Xiao Yuelan frowned, looked at Fu Yanzhi, and said, Little Zhi, you're nothing more than a child yourself. How are you going to protect him?

Fu Yanzhi replied without a trace of backing down: Although I'm young, you've seen what I'm capable of. Do you dare say anyone here can beat me in a fight? Besides, we are already a family and we won't be separated.

Bo Qing clutched Fu Yanzhi's hand tightly and said, Eldest brother, I want to be with you and the younger brothers. Only the places where you are is home.

Watching this scene, Xiao Yuelan sighed helplessly, Fine, fine. Since Qingqing is willing to follow you, I won't force the issue. But if you run into any difficulties in the future, be sure to come to me. Anything I can help with, I certainly will.

Fu Yanzhi nodded and said, Alright, Sister Xiao. If there's a need, I'll speak up. Then can we talk about the matter concerning the Shui Miao Club now?

Xiao Yuelan sat back in her chair and said, I've told the people at the Shui Miao Club that two months from now, our two clubs will hold a match. The winner gets to participate in the international tournament. Normally our club's strength is mediocre, but things became different after you arrived. Young as you are, your strength is no less than that of any adult. Tell Sister Xiao honestly, did you mutate or something?

Speechless, Fu Yanzhi replied, If I had mutated, would I still be hanging around here? I'd have been captured and hauled away long ago. As for the compensation, that'll be ten percent of the shares.

Xiao Yuelan nodded and said, Of course. If you win against Shui Miao, they'll give you ten percent; if you win the international tournament, I'll give you forty percent. How's that?

Fu Yanzhi replied with a smile, Sounds good, that works. Well then, it's getting late. I still need to go look at houses today, so I won't stay long. Goodbye.

Bo Qing also said goodbye to Aunt Xiao and then followed Fu Yanzhi out.

Xiao Yuelan stood up and said, Do you need me to send a car to drop you off?

Fu Yanzhi said, No need. It's very close from here; we'll walk a bit and we're there.

With no other choice, Xiao Yuelan said, Very well, then you both be careful on the way.

Fu Yanzhi nodded and said, Got it, Sister Xiao.

Fu Yanzhi led Bo Qing out of the fighting arena. The entire way back, Bo Qing remained downcast and quiet. Fu Yanzhi held Bo Qing's hand and didn't speak either.

After a little while, Bo Qing spoke up to Fu Yanzhi: Eldest brother, can we trust Aunt Xiao?

Fu Yanzhi thought for a moment before saying, What are your own thoughts on this, second brother?

Bo Qing said, I don't really trust her. No one can treat a person well for no reason—except you, eldest brother. You're the best person to me after my parents.

With a smiling expression in his eyes, Fu Yanzhi asked, Aren't you afraid that eldest brother is just using you?

Bo Qing said with a smile, Then I'll just have to make myself more useful. Otherwise, if I have no value left, eldest brother won't want me anymore.

Rubbing Bo Qing's hair, Fu Yanzhi said, Eldest brother won't use any of you, and even less will I abandon any of you. Because we are family, and family isn't something that gets abandoned.

Bo Qing nodded and said, Mm, eldest brother, we're a family.

Fu Yanzhi: All right, don't think about Xiao Yuelan anymore. As for the matter of revenge, eldest brother will help you with it. What you need to do is study hard. Once we finish looking at houses, I'll send all of you to school, and by then you'll all better study hard for me.

Bo Qing asked confusedly, Then what about you, eldest brother? Aren't you going to school?

Fu Yanzhi replied: Your eldest brother doesn't need to go to school anymore. Once big brother defeats the Shui Miao Club first, I'll start my own enterprise. Only when I have my own capital can big brother help you get your revenge and better protect all of you. Relying on others is worse than relying on oneself.

Bo Qing asked: Eldest brother, why are you so good to us?

Fu Yanzhi answered with a smile: Because this is my mission for coming here, and also because my younger brothers are good-looking.

With that, Fu Yanzhi even reached out and pinched Bo Qing's chubby little cheek.

Bo Qing puffed out his little cheeks angrily and said, Eldest brother, you're teasing me again.

The two of them frolicked and bickered playfully, and in no time at all, they arrived inside the residential community. Bo Qing looked at the scenery around the neighborhood and then glanced at the rows of detached villas nearby.

Looking around the community, Bo Qing asked, Eldest brother, the rent here must be very expensive. Shouldn't we look for another place, let's keep searching.

Fu Yanzhi replied: Don't worry, your eldest brother can afford to rent it. I checked, it's only ten thousand yuan a month here, with many rooms and plenty of space. Otherwise, if we rented a smaller place, how could all of us possibly fit?

Bo Qing thought it over for a brief moment and finally nodded. Then let's go, eldest brother.

Fu Yanzhi checked the house number on his phone and quickly found the property.

Fu Yanzhi led Bo Qing forward to knock on the door, and a moment later, the landlord opened it. When Fu Yanzhi clearly saw who it was, he felt a bit shocked—why was it Qiao Shuyan?

And when Qiao Shuyan saw that the visitor was Fu Yanzhi, she said with a smile: Oh, little brother, we really do have a connection. You're here to look at the house, right? Come right in.

Fu Yanzhi stepped inside and immediately began sizing up the layout of the interior. Looking at Fu Yanzhi, Qiao Shuyan said: The one behind you must be your younger brother, he looks so pretty.

With a smile in his eyes, Fu Yanzhi said: Mhm, this is my second brother, and I have four other younger brothers. That's why I'm looking for a bigger place.

Qiao Shuyan said with some surprise: You have so many younger brothers? Then where are your parents, how can they let you guys come out looking for a house by yourselves?

With a calm expression, Fu Yanzhi said: We are all orphans. My younger brothers are the family I found myself.

Hearing this, Qiao Shuyan's gaze grew a shade gentler as she said: I'm sorry for bringing up this topic. How about this, sister will gift this house to you, consider it a token of gratitude for saving my father yesterday.

Fu Yanzhi waved his hands hastily and said: No, Sister Yan, how can that do? Saving Grandpa was just a matter of lifting a finger, how could I accept such a precious thing?

Qiao Shuyan said dismissively: It's just a house, what's so precious about it? This house was originally bought by my father for my eldest brother, but my eldest brother passed away early, so the house has stayed vacant ever since. Later on, I thought I might as well rent it out to save my dad from always coming over here saying he wants to find my eldest brother.

Having heard Qiao Shuyan out, Fu Yanzhi said: Oh, it's fine, after we move in you can let Grandpa come over to find us every day.

Amused by Fu Yanzhi's words, Qiao Shuyan chuckled and said: You really are a sweet child. But you just accept this house, sister isn't short on this bit of money. Besides, you're looking after several younger brothers, life isn't easy for you.

Fu Yanzhi hesitated somewhat, but after glancing at Bo Qing and thinking about how the younger brothers would have a stable home in the future, he nodded.

Fu Yanzhi smiled and said to Qiao Shuyan: Then thank you, Sister Yan. If you ever need anything in the future, just come find me. Are you free this evening? I'll treat you and Grandpa to a meal as a token of thanks.

Qiao Shuyan nodded and said: Alright, I'll let you play the big spender tonight, little brother. Let's look around the house first, no need to rush into eating.

Following that, Qiao Shuyan led them on a tour around the house, introducing the conditions of each room in detail. In his mind, Fu Yanzhi calculated how to arrange the rooms so that the younger brothers could live more comfortably. Meanwhile, Bo Qing was wondering how the eldest brother had come to know Qiao Shuyan.

When the house tour finished, Qiao Shuyan handed the keys over to Fu Yanzhi: From now on, this place is your home.

Fu Yanzhi took the keys and said: Okay, thank you Sister Yan. Then I'll go pick up my younger brothers first, see you at the restaurant tonight.

Qiao Shuyan nodded and said: Alright, see you tonight.

With that, Fu Yanzhi took Bo Qing and returned to the hospital.