Do you believe in fate

Xiao Qingli stared blankly at the hand extended toward her, looking at his gentle, breeze-like smile. For some reason, her eyes suddenly felt hot, and tears welled up, falling in large drops.

She raised her hand to wipe them away, but she just couldn't wipe them clean.

She tried to hold back her sobs, but she couldn't hold them in at all.

Finally, she burst into loud wails, throwing herself into the arms of the person in front of her. She tightly gripped his snow-white robe, crying loudly and heart-wrenchingly. Her little shoulders trembled as if she were crying out all the grievances of her entire life.

As she cried, she continued to sob.

Wuu... Big Brother... Why... why did you only come now... Wuu... Qingli waited for you for so, so long...

Wuu wuu wuu...

Ye Shu hugged her tightly with a hint of tender pity, gently patting her back and comforting her softly, I have always been here.

So... so Big Brother had arrived long ago.

This realization made Xiao Qingli's tears flow even more fiercely. It took quite a while before she calmed down. She raised her head, her eyes a bit red, her voice still choking with emotion, but much calmer than before. As if remembering something, she asked between sobs:

Then... then what about the real Sister Yuan?

The real Sister Yuan...

Ye Shu paused, holding her as a look of reminiscence crossed his face.

.........

That day, the moonlight was like silver.

Qing Yuan, who had stepped out of the camel carriage to check the situation, looked up and saw a young man in a white robe standing under the moonlight. Beside him stood a mysterious figure in a black robe, and at their feet lay the unconscious park director and his guards.

The young man turned his head and happened to see her.

He was slightly stunned, seemingly not expecting anyone to walk out of the camel carriage.

Soon after, the young man revealed a gentle smile.

Hello there, beautiful lady.

You... are you the Big Brother? Qing Yuan looked at the young man in front of her, then at the unconscious director on the ground, feeling somewhat in disbelief.

Big Brother?

Ye Shu was taken aback. You know me?

I don't know you. Qing Yuan shook her head. It's just that a... little sister of mine said she had a dream. She dreamed that a Big Brother in white clothes would step across the sand to save us.

I thought it was just childish talk...

Qing Yuan looked a bit dazed.

I didn't expect it to actually be true, and for you to arrive so quickly.

Is that so?

Ye Shu nodded in sudden realization, then looked at Qing Yuan. You are very brave to stand up in the face of unknown fear. This is a courage that many people do not possess.

I want to make a deal with you.

What kind of deal?

I need to borrow your identity for two months. In exchange, I will send you to a safe place where no one will discriminate against you, and you can live a normal life.

A normal life...

A trace of longing flashed through Qing Yuan's eyes. After living such a hard life for so many years and facing discrimination, she dreamed of living a normal life, free from beatings and the need to please others.

It was just...

She turned her head and glanced at the camel carriage.

I agree, but can you promise me... don't let them suffer anymore, especially Qingli. She is still young... She said she dreamed a Big Brother would come to save her. Could you please not let her down?

Of course, Ye Shu smiled slightly.

I never let anyone down.

............

So Big Brother was there that early on?

Yes, I was there right from the start, Ye Shu rubbed her little head and smiled.

Qingli nodded blankly.

Ah!

As if suddenly remembering something, she let out a strange yelp and buried her face deeply into Ye Shu's clothes. Her face turned as red as a ripe apple, and the tips of her ears flushed purple.

If Big Brother had transformed into her back then...

Then... didn't that mean...

When she was getting her back scrubbed in the bath, it was... it was... Big Brother...

This realization made Xiao Qingli dizzy. Her little heart pounded wildly, like a little deer ramming inside her chest. She carefully raised her head, stole a glance at Ye Shu, and quickly shrank back like a frightened little rabbit.

Mother... Mother had said...

A girl's body is a very precious thing. Not even a father can look at it; only... only a future husband can...

Then that meant... Big Brother was...

Xiao Qingli's face was so red it was practically smoking. She curled up into a tiny ball, wishing she could just bury herself right between Ye Shu's legs.

Looking at her like this.

Ye Shu immediately knew what she was thinking.

But he merely smiled.

It must be known that it was all for the plan. He had to disguise himself as Qingli in order to save the Little Fairy Doctor. It was all to save a life, and as the saying goes, saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda. Furthermore, it wasn't that he wanted to look; it was Xiao Qingli who insisted he scrub her back. He was simply forced by circumstances and absolutely harbored no lustful thoughts whatsoever.

How could he possibly have a reaction to Xiao Qingli?

Right?

At that time, he had scrubbed Xiao Qingli clean inside and out with the utmost and highest respect.

He could truly say he had a clear conscience.

He was definitely not some kind of lolicon.

B-Big Brother, there's something poking me, it's uncomfortable... Xiao Qingli suddenly shifted her body uncomfortably and looked up at him, her large eyes filled with mist.

This... this is just Big Brother's sword. I forgot to put it away.

Ye Shu hurriedly lifted Xiao Qingli out of his arms, stood up, and gave his lower half a slap.

Useless thing!

Go down!

Then, he cast his gaze around.

The surrounding Snake-men warriors had all fallen to the ground, already unconscious. The dancing girls huddled together, looking at him with eyes full of both fear and gratitude.

Ye Shu nodded to them, his voice gentle.

Everything is fine now.

After saying this, he placed Xiao Qingli on the ground and gently rubbed her little head. Stay right here and don't move. When I get back, I will take you all to a safe place.

Qingli grabbed the corner of his clothes, her eyes full of reluctance. Is Big Brother leaving? Qingli... Qingli is scared...

Having just experienced such massive emotional ups and downs.

This was the moment when Qingli's sense of security was at its lowest.

She was afraid that all of this was just a dream.

That once Big Brother left, she would never see him again.

Looking at her pitiful little face, Ye Shu hesitated for a moment. He crouched down, untied a jade pendant from his neck, and hung it on her.

This jade pendant will protect you.

It is also something very important to me, so I will absolutely never abandon it.

When Big Brother comes back, I will take it back.

Xiao Qingli looked down at the jade pendant on her chest. It bore a large character Ye and was warm, still carrying Big Brother's body heat. She gripped it tightly and somewhat reluctantly let go of the small hand clutching the corner of his clothes.

"Then, then you must come back quickly..."

"I will."

Ye Shu nodded and strode toward the depths of the grand hall.

Only after he had walked far away did Danxia, who had not spoken for a long time, faintly drift out from the ring.

She took a deep look in Xiao Qingli's direction.

She couldn't shake the feeling that the look in that child's eyes when she stared at Shu'er wasn't quite innocent.

No, no, what am I thinking? How could such a small child have those kinds of thoughts about Shu'er? It must just be pure gratitude.

Danxia shook her head, tossing the absurd thought aside, and asked the question that concerned her more. "Shu'er, how did you know that the Green Lotus Heavenly Flame in the underground cavern was fake?"

This was what puzzled her the most.

Without gathering any intelligence whatsoever, how on earth did Shu'er know about this?

Hearing this, Ye Shu merely offered a faint smile.

"Master, do you believe in destiny?"