When she heard Fang Xun's voice, she immediately lifted her head.
"Qiqi... likes the room..."
"The bed is very soft... much better than being inside the amber..."
Little Qiqi nodded gently, looking utterly adorable.
"But... when Fang Xun and Ningguang aren't here..."
"Qiqi feels... lonely..."
Earlier, Fang Xun had gone to help Yujin move some things,
while Ningguang had to look after her mother, so she couldn't keep Qiqi company either.
That was why Qiqi felt so lonely sitting here by herself.
Fang Xun's heart ached when he heard that.
He knew
that Qiqi had been sealed inside amber for more than a thousand years,
and the loneliness had left her with a deep-seated fear.
That was why she needed company so badly.
Fang Xun crouched down and gently pinched Qiqi's little cheek. "Qiqi, I'm sorry I kept you waiting."
"From now on, Ningguang and I will do our best to stay by your side, so you won't feel lonely."
Ningguang nodded too.
Qiqi had spoken in a calm voice, but Ningguang still felt a pang of heartache.
She secretly resolved to spend more time with Qiqi from then on.
Then Fang Xun seemed to think of something and immediately stood up.
He said to the two adorable little girls, "Wait here for a moment. I'll be right back."
With that, Fang Xun ran straight outside.
When he returned, he was drenched in sweat and panting heavily, with a birdcage in each hand.
Inside were two lively, adorable finches.
"Qiqi, let's keep two finches in your room."
"With them as your friends, you won't feel lonely anymore."
The house was quite large, with plenty of empty rooms.
Perhaps new members would move in someday,
but until then, the finches could keep Qiqi company.
Besides, Qiqi liked finches a lot.
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