Chapter 1, First Encounter

Cheng Simian watched him step closer, her gaze sweeping over his face, which was filled with anger, causing her to feel a slight chill. Her pink lips pressed into a thin line

Cheng Simian is a very astute person; she knows when to show weakness and when to be assertive. In the past, she could act recklessly, but now she cannot.

After sleeping for two hours, Cheng Simian was awakened by hunger. She opened her eyes and glanced around; it was quiet, with only a chandelier lit.

Not long ago, it was said that his brother had gone bankrupt, and Cheng Qin had even lamented that his niece would have to transform from a princess into a Cinderella. Unexpectedly, today I would see this niece he mentioned at home

I apologize for the trouble. Cheng Qin scratched his head and said, Today I went out to dinner with General Lin and the others, it was extremely busy, how could I possibly have time to take care of her

I thought there was only one apple left, but it turns out there are dumplings in the freezer. Cheng Simian brought the bowl over and ate quickly. After being hungry all day, eating warm dumplings filled with meat made Cheng Simian feel like she was in heaven

He took a step closer, looking down from a height, "Little Uncle? Who are you calling?"

"Who are you?" he asked, his lips parting slightly, filled with curiosity

However, he simply detests his brother's behavior, thinking it unfair that he can escape unscathed after making mistakes and leave his daughter behind to him! Are they even that close?

Accept it

Call Uncle Su? Both flat and retroflex sounds cannot be avoided

Cheng Simian cleared her throat and continued, "I am here to find my uncle, Cheng Qin. He asked me to wait for him at home and then went out, but he still hasn't returned. Do you know where he is?"

"Then you must have seen Cheng Simian," as soon as the words fell, Cheng Qin saw Cheng Simian emerge from the kitchen, her face beaming with a smile. "Uncle, you are back! He just made dumplings for me, and I am very full."

Cheng Simian leaned against the suitcase, raised her gaze to him, and replied nonchalantly, "Uncle, he is your biological brother. He went bankrupt and fled, and you are his only relative. So... he left me with you."

Cheng Simian's eyes lit up; the thought of Cheng Qin's return made her feel like she would have something to eat. Thus, she hurriedly ran to the door, intending to greet him with the warmest demeanor.

Cheng Qin felt a slight stir in his heart upon seeing Cheng Si Mian. A few years ago, when their relationship had not yet deteriorated, he was quite fond of this niece.

A click was heard. Someone opened the door with a key

Cheng Simian unconsciously took a step back, "My name is Cheng Simian"

Yes, I have returned

Cheng Qin almost couldn't catch his breath, "Then how am I supposed to take care of you? I am still in my prime and looking for a girlfriend, okay? You are such a huge burden!"

Hey, you ... ...

Cheng Simian is now standing in front of a small villa, with only a suitcase by her side

It is past eleven o'clock, and Cheng Qin has not yet returned

Su Xianyuan looked at the little girl walking past him, her height only reaching his chest, thin and frail. He remembered Cheng Qin saying that this child was very wild and disobedient, but it seemed that she was not so bad after all.

"Except for you, I have no one else to turn to." Cheng Simian retracted the coldness in her eyes, and a look of grievance appeared on her face as she said, "Moreover, I don't have a single cent on me."

Cheng Simian withdrew her gaze and took the phone from his hand

Su Xianyuan spoke as he ascended the stairs, while Cheng Simian's gaze followed him until he disappeared around the corner of the staircase

"Eat up." Su Xianyan placed a steaming plate of dumplings in front of her, "This is all that is left at home."

"You don't need to take care of me, and I certainly won't disturb you in your pursuit of a girlfriend," Cheng Simian said with a serious expression. "As long as you provide me with a place to stay and set an extra pair of chopsticks at mealtime, that will suffice. I have already paid for my school fees, so you need not worry about that. If you are kind enough... you could give me a little pocket money."

Cheng Simian was truly famished and quickly finished a bowl of dumplings

It is not that he is good, but rather that she was just being clingy, pitifully insisting that he prepare food for her

Oh. Cheng Simian swung her calves

This is my uncle's friend? Cheng Simian observed quietly, and he was indeed quite handsome

A few minutes later, Cheng Simian sat at the table, resting her chin on her hand as she watched Su Xianyan boiling water in the kitchen

Cheng Qin shot her a glance and said, "Just thank the person."

Uncle, you have finally returned, I..." The voice abruptly stopped, and Cheng Simian stared blankly at the door.

Ten minutes later, a car pulled into the parking space. A man got out of the car, dressed in a casual suit and wearing a pair of shiny leather shoes

Cheng Simian's speech was laced with tremors, and coupled with her Oscar-worthy acting, she appeared utterly pitiable

Because you and I both interrupted the meal, it is truly ... ...

Cheng Qin tapped his head and said, "Call him uncle, addressing him by his name directly, what kind of upbringing is that"

"Uncle, you haven't graduated yet, right? You're in your fourth year?" Cheng Simian followed him into the room, "That's quite impressive."

Su Xianyuan , `` ... ... ''

Cheng Simian nodded vigorously, "I am very frugal!"

Cheng Simian nodded

Do you need help

Su Xianyan chuckled lightly, "Call me whatever you like. No need to be so particular." After saying this, he looked at Cheng Qin, "I will head back to my room now, you all continue your conversation."

She let out a satisfied sigh, stood up, and said, "I will take care of it."

"Go to hell, who feels sorry for you?" Cheng Qin tugged at his tie, "The room on the left upstairs is mine, the other rooms belong to others. As for you, you are not allowed to move anywhere before I return, just sit obediently in the living room, do you understand?"

"Hmph, it better be like this, come in with me." Cheng Qin took out the key to unlock the door, "I have something to attend to later, so you stay here by yourself for now."

Cheng Qin widened her eyes slightly, "You made dumplings for her?"

Su Xianyans let out a sound of acknowledgment, "You just leave a small child at home like this, and you don't even answer the phone"

Su Xianyuan looked at the small girl in front of him, vaguely recalling that Cheng Qin had mentioned... had complained about this little girl's father before him.

The hand of the person outside the door also paused on the doorknob

"What kind of gaze is that, what kind of gaze!" Cheng Qin felt a tingling sensation on his scalp, "Why did your father leave you with me, and why did you really come to find me! What kind of person is he!"

"Uncle, we are now on the same front. You see, as a younger brother, you have been abandoned, and as a daughter, I have also been abandoned. Isn't this a case of mutual sympathy?"

After speaking, Cheng Simian looked at him as he took out his mobile phone

Cheng Simian got up and went to the kitchen to look for something to eat. She opened the refrigerator, which was empty, with only a solitary apple lying inside, the duration of its storage unknown.

Cheng Simian has always been very articulate and skilled in performance, but at this moment, she unexpectedly faltered

Perhaps it is precisely because she was too domineering that her abandonment was even more tragic

Cheng Simian chose the latter between fatigue and hunger, and thus curled up on the sofa to sleep

Cheng Simian is a very gentle name, soft to the ears, like a light breeze. However, those who know Cheng Simian are well aware that she is nothing like her name; if she were truly a wind, it would be a tornado

He did not speak

The phone rang for a long time, but Cheng Qin did not answer it. After a mechanical female voice from the other end of Cheng Simian's call was heard, she returned the phone to him, saying, "No one answered."

The person opening the door is dressed in a black suit, wearing a black tie, and has impeccably styled hair. He stands there, exuding the unique chill of the outdoors

She had no money, and today she relied on walking to get here. After walking all day, she was almost exhausted and also starving

Cheng Simian heard the sound of the car starting and gave up on calling Cheng Qin to stop.

Ah, if I am not capable, I will starve to death. Your father, with his heart of a wolf and lungs of a dog, took away more than half of your grandfather's estate after his death while I was still young and naive. Just thinking about it makes me furious

He diligently picked up the bowls and chopsticks

"Please take a seat." His voice was slightly deep, yet very smooth, possessing a remarkable magnetism

He nodded slightly, walked around her, and after taking a few steps, turned back with a slight frown, "Do you need me to help you contact him?"

Cheng Qin turned around and glanced at her, "Is that how you speak about your father?"

Hey! Wait a moment! Cheng Simian called out to him, "What is your name?"

"Do not be angry, do not be angry, look at him now, he has received his comeuppance." Cheng Simian curled her lips, "People are too greedy."

Cheng Simian pouted her lips, her large eyes welling up with tears, "Uncle, you are my only relative left. My mother doesn't want me, and my father doesn't want me either. If you don't take me in, I will end up on the streets. Uncle, I am scared"

Oh, good

He turned around, paused for a moment, but still answered, "Su Xianyuan."

Polite yet distant

Cheng Simian's gaze swept over his hand, which was distinctly bony, long, and fair. The nails were neatly manicured, resembling lustrous shells attached to the fingertips

Cheng Simian glanced at Su Xianyuan. It was acceptable for her uncle to be called "uncle" due to their blood relation, so it did not seem strange. But what about this person before her...? How could such a young handsome man be called "uncle"?

"Hmm." He put away his phone, "He should be back a little later. If you want to sleep, you can go to his room to rest." After saying this, he turned and walked towards the stairs

The door rang again, and this time it was indeed Cheng Qin returning. Upon entering, Cheng Qin was somewhat surprised to see Su Xianyan, "You didn't sleep at the company today"

Cheng Qin closed his eyes and finally compromised. In fact, he had the intention to compromise even before coming here; otherwise, he wouldn't have shown up at all. "I am not the only one staying here, and I will not give you a lot of money to squander. You are no longer a young lady, do you understand?"

You! Cheng Qin is collapsing on the spot

"Su Xianyan, you are truly wonderful." Cheng Simian suddenly looked up at him, her eyes bright and filled with childlike satisfaction. Su Xianyan was momentarily taken aback by her gaze, and then he heard her say, "This is the first meal I've had today; no one has cared whether I eat or not, except for you who made me dumplings."

Cheng Simian , `` ... ... ''

Cheng Simian nodded busily, "Sure."

Half an hour has passed

"What the hell, brother? Ever since my dad, your grandfather, passed away, I have had no connection with him. When he was wealthy and prosperous, he never thought of me. Now that he has gone bankrupt and fled, he knows to come looking for my help?" Cheng Qin snorted, "Go find someone else. Live with whoever you want to live with."

She needs to live here, so she puts on a pitiful act in front of Cheng Qin, being as obedient as possible. Now that she needs to eat, she is even more compliant with Su Xianyan.

"My dad will be back, I won't disturb you for too long, okay?" Cheng Simian tugged at Cheng Qin's sleeve, "Uncle, I beg you, just let me stay, otherwise, my dad has so many enemies, I don't know if I will be..."

He raised his eyebrows slightly, as if he understood, "He might be late tonight due to social engagements"

Hey, uncle!

Alright, I have urgent matters to attend to, so I will take my leave now

Gentle and serene, yet not the kind of tranquility that invites casual conversation; rather, it is the kind that one wishes to simply observe. Perhaps this is what it means to be admired from a distance, yet not to be approached.

Cheng Qin completely ignored her and went out as soon as he opened the door

Yes

Cheng Simian silently recited it once in her heart. Just as he was about to go upstairs, she stepped forward and grabbed his sleeve, her voice bright yet pitiful, "Su Xianyuan, I am about to starve to death, could you please give me something to eat"

Oh ... ...

I have already thanked you, haven't I, Su Xianyan

"It's fine, Uncle. You should be busy, no need to worry about me." Cheng Simian had a look that said, 'I am really very well-behaved.'

Her skin is slightly pale, her brows and eyes are very serene, and her lips are gently pressed together; the face looking at her is exquisitely beautiful beyond words