Do Not Approach

93

This was the last thing Qin Yi wanted to see happen, but as their relationship became known, Xiaoxiao might keep getting dragged into complicated situations.

Previously, when Qin Shuang sought out Xiaoxiao, Qin Yi knew but didn't intervene-she trusted Qin Shuang's limits and knew she wouldn't trouble Xiaoxiao, only poke at her insecurities about their status differences.

Now, her parents had shown up. And in the future, there would be more people... Everyone approaching Xiaoxiao would probably be doing so because of her.

Upon hearing this, Xiaoxiao smiled. She reached out and gently touched Qin Yi's face.

"What are you worried about? Just because a rose has thorns doesn't make it any less beautiful, right?" Her gaze was calm and steady.

"If I let these things come between us, would I still be worthy of your deep, unwavering love?"

Those words felt like a sweet candy dissolving in Qin Yi's heart. A soft smile touched her lips as she held Xiaoxiao's hand and kissed it lightly.

Xiaoxiao felt a pang of sorrow for Qin Yi. If Qin Yi could say such things, it meant the people around her only approached her with selfish intentions. That's why, in the beginning, she had closed herself off from everyone, refusing to let anyone get close.

Xiaoxiao couldn't help but think: If only I had met her sooner. If only I had been born a few years earlier... I would have stayed by her side since childhood, made her happy, and not let her be lonely for so many years.

The car moved steadily along the road. Qin Yi didn't say where they were headed, and Xiaoxiao didn't ask. Along the way, Xiaoxiao took a call. After listening for a moment, she sighed softly, her voice turning cool.

"Stick to the original standards. If they don't meet the requirements, we'll pass. There are too many people in need."

After hanging up, Qin Yi glanced at her.

"What was that about?"

Xiaoxiao shook her head. "Some friends and I have been working with a charity to sponsor children from remote areas. One-on-one support. Today, someone told me they saw the father of a sponsored child post on social media-a meal with Maotai liquor on the table, and expensive cigarettes too. The monthly 300 yuan isn't a lot, but we still need to disqualify cases like this."

Qin Yi looked at Xiaoxiao.

"Isn't this exhausting for you?"

She felt busy enough herself, but as a boss, she only needed to manage the big picture. Meanwhile, Xiaoxiao handled everything personally.

Xiaoxiao smiled. "There were times I felt tired or lonely before, but not anymore. Now that I have you, I want to try even harder."

She believed that heaven had been kind to her. All the hard work she had put in must have been why she met Qin Yi.

......

They drove for over an hour after leaving the city, and suddenly Xiaoxiao realized something. She looked around, eyes wide with disbelief.

"Qin Yi?"

Oh my god!

This was the road to the orphanage. The road back home!

Qin Yi's eyes were filled with warmth and amusement. She didn't say a word-she wanted this to be Xiaoxiao's surprise.

Long ago, someone had told Qin Yi that if they could have a birthday wish, it would be to treat all the kids at the orphanage to a big barbecue feast.