The glazed tiles sparkled with light, the railings of the crystal pillars stood tall, and the swimming pool in front of the marble steps reflected the ancient diamonds like stars. The gorgeous and classical European-style villa was so bright and dazzling in the dark night.
The car stopped in the villa area. Thirsty had her head lowered the entire time. She held onto the seatbelt tightly and did not dare to let go. She was afraid that if she let go, she would be caught back. In her world, the sense of security had been erased by fate and reality. She was so afraid and lonely.
"Let's go in." Thirsty raised his head and looked into Han Ge's deep and bright eyes. Thirsty gradually let go of his guard and hesitation. She knew that she should believe him, but she didn't dare to believe it because the memories of choosing to believe him time and time again in the past and being abandoned time and time again were still vivid in her mind.
"Don't be afraid. It's my home." Han Yi looked into her eyes and said firmly," Give me your hand."”
She was so thirsty that she hesitated for a while because she still did not dare to reach out her hand. She was afraid that after feeling warmth, what awaited her was another cold winter. At least she believed that if she lived in winter and never felt warm, she would not feel cold. However, his gaze made Thirsty feel safe and secure. There was a feeling of being protected that he had never felt before. Although he looked cold on the outside, it made her feel warm. She reached out her hand. She chose to believe him.
"Young Master is back." An old woman in her fifties stood respectfully at the door. She took the laptop from the driver and lowered her head to wait for instructions.
The light from the luxurious crystal chandelier, the reflected light from the glass floor, and the light from the rotating glass staircase were so dazzling that it made one unable to open their eyes. It was so beautiful, so luxurious, and so unfamiliar that it made one feel unreal. This is Han Yi's castle and my home. This thought made Thirsty feel a happiness that he had never felt before.
"Brother, you're back." A girl in a white dress stood on the stairs. She was about the same height as Thirsty. She held onto the stairs and walked down. Under the light, the girl's long hair was especially bright. Her big eyes and small mouth made her look like a beautiful Barbie doll. She was so beautiful that she felt inferior for the first time.
The girl walked closer and looked at Thirsty with confusion and curiosity. Then, she looked at her expressionless brother."Why did you bring a beggar home? Grandpa will be unhappy.”The girl's voice was very pleasant and gentle, but her words stung his thirsty heart. So she was just a beggar. It turned out that she was really from a different world from them.
"She's not a beggar. She'll live here in the future.”Han Ge didn't look at his sister, but there was obvious anger in his tone.
The relationship between the siblings had always been very cold because they were not born from the same mother. Moreover, Han Yi's aunt had always hated him. Han Yi could feel that even if they lived under the same roof, they might not be family. Even if she was his biological sister, even if blood was thicker than water, she was still so unfamiliar. Han Xiaoya. It was a strange yet familiar name. He seemed to remember his mother telling him when he was very young,""Xiao Ge, her name is Xiao Ya. She is your sister. You have to protect her from now on.”When did he say that he didn't remember anymore? Perhaps he had already forgotten when his parents left him. He knew that their departure was not a simple accident.
Han Ge brought Thirsty upstairs and ignored his sister's dissatisfaction. Halfway through, he stopped."Han Xiaoya, bring me one of your clothes.”Han Ge only gave the order and did not turn around. He called his sister by her name, which made Han Xiaoya even angrier. Am I worse than a beggar in my brother's heart? As she thought this, a vicious light flashed through her eyes.
Han Ge brought Thirsty to his room. His room was very big and had a gray style, which did not match the style of his age. Other than the racing car model, there were no other toys in the room. There was a bed, a cabinet, and a leather swivel chair.
"From now on, you'll live here. I'll be your family and I'll take care of you.”It was stiff as if he was reading a text, unlike the tone of a thirteen-year-old boy, but he said it very seriously. She trusted him unconditionally. She was surprised and happy. Although she did not understand the meaning of family in her small world, she looked forward to the tomorrow he gave her. No matter what was behind this warmth, she would not hesitate.
Han Ge turned around and left the room. Xia Kezhi grabbed the corner of his shirt. He turned around and she looked at him for a long time before squeezing out a sentence,""My name is Thirsty, Xia Thirsty."
Other than the words " save me ", these were the first words she said to him. In front of him, she had slowly shed her disguise and approached him.
The crystal chandelier flickered with a cold yellow light, and the ancient black tiles complemented it. There were all kinds of toiletries in the exquisitely carved glass cabinets. The white shower head on the white bathtub was suspended in the air. She was so thirsty that she stood there for a long time, clutching the pink dress that Han Ge had given her. She did not know what to do. Facing this bathroom that was much bigger than the place she used to live in, facing this bathroom that was as beautiful as a palace, she was at a loss. She only dared to hold her breath, afraid that she would wake up in the damp and dark abandoned building again.
Thirsty approached the angular crystal shower head step by step." How do I use this? Where did the water come from?" He was so thirsty that he thought about it purely. Her hands curiously touched around, her gestures very light, afraid that she would break it.
" Hiss... hiss..." A thin stream of water spurted out from the bathtub. So that black bulge was the switch. The water kept spraying, splashing on her wet hair, dirty face, and numb feet. The water was so warm. She smiled. For the first time, she smiled so simply.
Han Yi sat on the sofa on the second floor, staring at the fruit knife on the coffee table. He was deep in thought and did not notice his sister approaching.
Han Xiaoya held the Barbie doll in her arms, and her lively eyes sparkled. She looked heartbroken as she tugged at her brother's clothes coquettishly."Brother, when is that little beggar leaving?”She lightly stomped her foot, looking like she was difficult to please. This was her, always putting on the air of a condescending princess. This was the reason why Han Ge could not get close to her.
Her words angered the silent Han Yi. He turned his head and looked at Han Xiaoya with a reproachful and angry gaze. He said firmly,"She is not a beggar. She will live here in the future.”
"I don't want to." Han Xiaoya pouted angrily." I don't want to live with a dirty and smelly beggar.”
Han Ge pushed his sister's hand away and stood up. He said calmly,""I've made up my mind. Han Xiaoya, go back to your room.”His attitude was very unfamiliar and domineering, unlike the attitude that an older brother should have towards his younger sister.
After hearing her brother's rude order, Han Xiaoya felt even more wronged. Her natural sense of superiority did not allow her to be inferior to a beggar. The little girl was even more jealous. She sat on the sofa and cried non-stop."Brother is the worst. He wants a beggar and doesn't want a sister.”
Han Ge had no idea what to do when he saw his sister throwing a tantrum. He stood there helplessly. It was not good to leave or stay. He could only let her cry.
Han Xiaoya saw that her brother did not respond and did not coax her, so she cried even harder. Her cries reached the living room downstairs.
"Chairman, you're back." The servant, Nanny Zhang, bowed respectfully. After taking the briefcase from Old Master Han, she turned to the First Madam of the Han family who came in with Old Master Han." Just give it to me, Madam."”Nanny Zhang took the coat from First Madam and retreated to the side.
"Chairman." The chauffeur, who had been waiting in the living room for a long time, immediately stood up and greeted Old Master Han when he saw him enter.
"You can go back now. I'll have to trouble you today. The driver, Old Li, will be back tomorrow.”It was a very serious and experienced voice. It was a very upright and dignified old man. He was in his sixties, and his hair was slightly white. He was wearing a black suit, and his eyes were sharp. There was no facial expression or any unnecessary posture. He was somewhat similar to Han Ge.
The chauffeur nodded and left. First Madam Han placed her bag on the sofa and suddenly paused, listening carefully to something. Then, he turned to look at Old Master Han.""Dad, it seems like Xiao Ya is crying. I'll go and see what's going on.”Seeing Chairman Han nod, Dai Meihua got up and went upstairs.
The sound of high heels hitting the ground became clearer and clearer to Han Ge. He knew that she was here, that complicated and terrifying woman.
"What's wrong, baby?" A delicate and gentle voice came from the stairs. She was a beautiful, young-looking woman with a tall figure, slightly curly long hair, black leather boots, a knee-length pleated skirt, and a very elegant suit jacket. The warm white scarf around her neck made her look even more elegant.
"Mom, brother is bullying me." Han Xiaoya ran into her mother's arms, who had just returned from work. Dai Meihua gently squatted down and brushed Han Xiaoya's hair. She asked in a sweet and gentle voice,""What happened? Tell Mommy." As she asked her daughter, she turned to look at Han Ge. Her gentle gaze turned into disdain. She was not only asking her daughter, but also questioning Han Ge.
Brother brought back a beggar and even said that he wanted her to stay at home." Han Xiaoya quickly explained, wrapping her arms around Dai Meihua's neck." Mom, I hate beggars. Can you chase her away?"”
Dai Meihua slowly stood up and held her daughter's hand as she walked towards Han Yi, who had been silent all this while.
"Han Ge, why are you making things difficult for your sister because of a beggar?”Dai Meihua's expression immediately turned from gentle and generous to fierce and harsh. She hated the boy who looked down on her. What was even more hateful was that the boy's mother had snatched something that originally belonged to her.
It was said that grudges would continue, and love and hate were above kinship. The young Han Yi understood the meaning of this sentence. Because he hated this woman who was two-faced. He even suspected that she had something to do with his parents 'deaths. However, he was still young and could only wait.
"This is my business. Don't interfere.”Han Yi didn't give in and continued to insist.
"You…"
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