"Daddy, what's wrong with Mommy?" Qiqi lay beside the woman, her face full of concern.
The man felt tears welling up, but forced himself to say, "Mommy's sick. She'll get better soon..."
Qiqi nodded, only half understanding. She was so sweet and obedient that it hurt to watch.
"Then is this my little sister?" Qiqi's gaze fell on the baby beside her.
His daughter's innocent question finally broke the man. His shoulders shook uncontrollably, and he couldn't get the words out.
"Daddy, why are you crying again? Did Qiqi say something wrong?"
Watching the scene, Li Yichen's eyes filled with tears too. He couldn't help murmuring, "A rope always snaps at its weakest point. Misfortune always finds those who've suffered most."
Then he took a deep breath, turned to the man, and said, "I have an idea. I'd like to know what you think."
"You've done so much for our family. Please, just say it," the man said sincerely.
Li Yichen hesitated, then continued, "I can let Qiqi enter her little sister's body. That way, she can come back to life in her sister's body and stay with you. Would you... agree to that?"
He paused, then added, "If you don't want that, I can arrange for Qiqi to be reincarnated into a good family."
The man's eyes widened. He stood frozen, his expression one of utter disbelief.
A few seconds later, he suddenly came to his senses. Overwhelming joy made his legs give way, and he dropped to his knees before Li Yichen. His voice trembled as he said, "You're our family's greatest benefactor. I could never repay you in this lifetime. In my next life, I'll serve you as an ox or a horse if I have to. I'll repay your kindness no matter what."
"There's no need