Do Not Approach

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This Simone also had once declared that they dreamed of bringing Qin Yi to the orphanage one day, to introduce her to Grandma and mother. And now, Qin Yi had made those wishes come true.

When the car came to a stop, Xiaoxiao still couldn't believe it. Her heart pounded wildly in her chest.

Just like before, the children ran over, laughing and crowding around them, knocking on the car door and calling out cheerfully:

"Big Sister! Big Sister!"

Only then did Xiaoxiao snap back to reality. She looked at Qin Yi, her eyes brimming with emotion.

Qin Yi smiled softly.

"Let's go see them."

Qin Yi was not someone who enjoyed lively crowds, but coming here with Xiaoxiao made her genuinely happy to experience the warmth.

In the past, she had only sat in the car from a distance, watching Xiaoxiao get surrounded by the children. But now, she held Xiaoxiao's hand tightly, and together, they stood at the center of it all.

The children were innocent and pure. They didn't know who Qin Yi was-neither the famous singer nor the wealthy heiress Qin Yi, CEO of a major company. To them, she was just Xiaoxiao's friend, and they loved her. They swarmed around Xiaoxiao and Qin Yi, chirping excitedly.

"Xiaoxiao, why did you come back so late?"

"Big sister Qin Yi, you came again!"

Xiaoxiao stared at Qin Yi in shock.

"What do you mean again?"

Qin Yi stroked the hair of the smallest girl, whose yellowish locks indicated malnourishment.

"Yes, I came again."

She was Xiaoxiao's closest companion, her partner, and she knew that Xiaoxiao's heart and soul had always been tethered to this orphanage.

The very first day Qin Yi returned, she had visited the orphanage without staying too long. She arranged for trucks to deliver rice and flour, along with winter quilts for the children.

Initially, she had planned to see Grandma and leave, but Grandma went to bed early due to her age. So Qin Yi only sat with Su Qiuyun briefly before heading back.

Now, she had returned once more. It wasn't because the children had extraordinary memories-it was simply that Qin Yi was so striking. After just one visit, the children couldn't forget her.

Qin Yi didn't tell Xiaoxiao about her previous visit because she knew Xiaoxiao well. Though Xiaoxiao seemed carefree and indifferent on the surface, she was quite sensitive about certain things. If Xiaoxiao found out about Qin Yi's earlier visit, she would likely feel both guilty and heartbroken.

Qin Yi had always said that the love she sought was honest, pure, and from the heart-not love born out of gratitude or guilt.

As Xiaoxiao and Qin Yi walked toward the house, they heard the cheerful voice of Qiuqiu from a distance:

"Brother Wannian! I want some grilled kidneys! Big ones! Chicken hearts too-aren't they supposed to nourish whatever part you eat?"

When they entered the orphanage, Xiaoxiao froze at the sight before her. Qin Yi had everything planned meticulously. The courtyard was set up like a food market, with traditional barbecue, charcoal-grilled meats, and teppanyaki stations. Several chefs were busy cooking, while a few children sat nearby, secretly swallowing their saliva in anticipation.

Liu Wannian wiped the sweat from his forehead and gave a weak smile when he saw Qin Yi walk in.

This job is seriously tough... After being a bodyguard for years, he had somehow ended up becoming a barbecue master.