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"Big brother, buying so many things will spoil our children!" Xia Mu looked at the pile of seats and said worriedly.

After leaving the second floor, Jiang Si Ran pulled Xia Mu directly to the children's clothing counter. The little boy and girl bought a huge pile of clothes, along with toys and other things.

What should he do if this continued? Xia Mu was a little worried. All this time, because the amount of money she could earn was very limited, plus she had a grandmother to take care of, in terms of treating her children, although Xia Mu had done his best, he had always been meticulous in his spending. The toys the two children were born with could be counted with one hand.

Jiang Si Ran placed the last handbag on Xia Mu's leg and replied with a smile, "The salesperson recommended this just now. I think the baby will like it." Inside the bag was a toy car. Xia Mu's hand tightly gripped the bag as his lips moved, but he didn't know what to say.

"This is just a little bit of kindness from my uncle. Do I have to reject it from Little Mo'er?"

"But …"

"Alright, it's not early anymore. It's time to fetch Nannan and the baby." Jiang Si Ran pointed at his watch and reminded him.

Only then did Xia Mu stop speaking. He knew that this was all due to Jiang Si Ran's intentions. If he were to insist and reject it, it would be unbefitting of him.

As the car headed towards the Rainbow kindergarten, Jiang Si Ran casually turned on the CD and played a piano piece. Jiang Si Ran didn't expect Mu Dong to listen to this and was slightly surprised.

"Big brother …" Accompanying the piano piece was Xia Mu's voice.

"Hmm?"

"I'll give you back that three thousand dollars when I've saved up enough."

Jiang Si Ran lightly pushed the steering wheel and calmly looked at Xia Mu without saying a word.

Seemingly afraid that Jiang Si Ran would misunderstand, Xia Mu quickly said, "Brother, please finish listening to me. Even though you're very rich now, you still have to keep the money for me to marry my sister-in-law. After buying all these things, I won't say anything this time, but I definitely can't do this next time. As for the three thousand, I borrowed it and will definitely return it to you. " Xia Mu explained in a serious tone.

"Little Mo Er, do you take me as your brother or not?" Jiang Si Ran sighed. This girl had been like this since she was young. No matter how good her relationship with him was, he would clearly distinguish her personality from his own. He was thinking, 'Is it really okay for a girl to be so strong?'

"It is because you are my brother that I need to figure it out. "Alright, it's a deal. I'll pay you back when I have enough money."

Jiang Si Ran curled his lips and agreed. He knew that if he did not agree, Xia Mu would continue pestering him until he agreed. Since young, this little girl had such a personality; it seemed like she could not change it.

"Little Mo'er, come with me to the other countries!" Jiang Si Ran suddenly said when the black Wrangler was waiting for a red light at a crossroads.

While Jiang Si Ran was speaking, Xia Mu was humming a tune that was out of tune with the piano's rhythm. He suddenly heard it and was a little dazed.

"What did you say?"

"Come abroad with me, let me take care of you!" Jiang Si Ran repeated his words. His voice wasn't loud, but it was firm. With his current abilities, taking care of Xia Mu and his two children wouldn't be a problem.

"Big brother, are you joking?"

"Xia Mu," Jiang Si Ran turned around as the smile on his face vanished. With a serious look in his eyes, he continued, "I'm not joking. I'm here to take care of you and the child."

"Xia Mu, I'm not joking. Let me take care of you and your child." Jiang Silan's eyes were filled with seriousness. Xia Mu was the closest person to him in this world, and when he was at his most lonely and helpless, Xia Mu had given him the simplest of lives, giving him the best of memories. He thought to himself, I have the ability to protect this girl well.

"Brother, what are you talking about?" Xia Mu lowered his head, avoiding Jiang Si Ran's sight. Due to his exertion, the edges of his handbag had been pinched and deformed.

"Xia Mu, you know what I'm talking about." The man's burning gaze was filled with gentleness as he looked at the girl with her head lowered.

Xia Mu lowered his head and bit his lips, not knowing how to reply. Her heart was beating very quickly, and she clearly knew what Jiang Si Ran had said. However, how was that possible? It was impossible for him to enter Jiang Si Ran's world. He had no status and no hope. So, don't be greedy, just keep an eye on Nannan and the baby is enough.

Jiang Si Ran looked at Xia Mu as he waited for her reply.

Xia Mu lowered his head and remained silent.

At this moment, "Di Di" sounds from the horn broke the silence of the carriage. In front of him was a green light. Jiang Si Ran's car was blocking the traffic.

Jiang Si Ran started the car and said, "Little Mo'er, follow me outside the country. The environment there is much better than in the country. The two children can also get good education and care."

One drop, two drops … The sparkling teardrops were caught off guard, just like that, soaking the bag on Xia Mu's leg.

Xia Mu bit his lips, then opened his mouth again. His voice carried a hint of a sobbing tone, "Big brother, I'm not going. I'm staying here, not going anywhere."

Jiang Siran didn't expect Xia Mu to cry, so he quickly stopped the car and asked in a low voice, "What's wrong?"

Xia Mu raised his hand to wipe his tears as he sobbed, "I'm fine, just that I'm too happy." The happiness was due to Jiang Silan's words about taking her away. Although she knew that she wouldn't leave with him, those warm words moved her so much that she couldn't control her emotions.

"Silly girl!" Jiang Si Ran extended his hand and caressed the top of Xia Mu's hair. Xia Mu's hair was not considered soft, and the hair on top of his head caused his palm to feel itchy.

"Little Mo'er, Little Mo'er …" Jiang Si Ran shouted as he grabbed the girl and held her in his arms.

At the end of her nose was the smell of a man, just like the boy who had said goodbye to her under the tree all those years ago. He said to her, Little Mo'er, wait for me.

"Big brother …" His tears flowed even faster.

"Little Mo'er, I remember you! I told you to wait for me, I'll be back!" Yes, he had returned. He had fulfilled his promise, but he didn't know if it was still too late. Exerting a little more strength in his arms, Jiang Si Ran tightly held onto Xia Mu. At this moment, he finally heaved a sigh of relief in his heart. This little girl was always able to affect his emotions, making him unable to let her go.

"Big brother, I'm sorry, I …" Xia Mu desperately bit his lower lip, but no sound came out.

"Big brother …" Xia Mu was unable to speak any further, and could only mumble to himself as he called out Jiang Si Ran.

Jiang Si Ran hugged Xia Mu and let this girl cry to her heart's content.

Cry, my girl, cry as much as you like, let the crying past, with tears, dissipate!

The girl who was once young would never be able to go back.

She and he, childhood sweethearts, had missed each other in time.

Everything that had happened the previous day seemed like it was happening right in front of his eyes.

There was no place for him to hide his feelings today!

It was a busy street filled with people and bustling with traffic.

A black Wrangler quietly pulled to the side of the road. Inside the car, a man in white was holding a girl and talking to her in a low voice.

Facing Xia Mu's sudden cry, Jiang Si Ran didn't say much. The man's strong arms tightly embraced the girl, giving her the warmest and strongest support.

Once, in that small courtyard, when Xia Mu did not dare to return home after his exam, he secretly wiped tears away from his eyes under the Pagoda tree.

At that time, Jiang Si Ran had found a reed from who knows where and made a little rabbit to coax Xia Mu into a smile.

Jiang Si Ran lightly patted Xia Mu's back, just like how he was when he was young, quietly accompanying Xia Mu.

The sounds of sobbing in his arms became weaker and weaker. His white shirt was already wet from the tears. It stuck to his skin, causing him to feel a burning sensation in his chest.

All these years, under the burden of living, Xia Mu had almost forgotten that he was still able to cry. To a certain extent, this unbridled crying had thoroughly brought out the emotions that she had suppressed for a long time.

Only, after crying did Xia Mu realize the situation he was in.

She struggled in his arms, and he released her.

Xia Mu lifted his hand to wipe the corners of her eyes. Because of her crying, her nose was red, her eyes were a little swollen, and her voice had become a little hoarse. "Big brother, I'm sorry. I even dirtied your clothes." At this moment, Xia Mu's heart was filled with regret. Why would he suddenly start crying just like that?

The man's soft laughter spread throughout the carriage. His laughter made Xia Mu blush even more.

"Big brother …" Xia Mu called out in a low voice, his face completely red.

"Good, good, good." Jiang Si Ran said good three times before continuing, "It's been a long time since I last saw Little Mo'er cry. Tsk tsk, crying is really bad. "Look, those eyes are swollen." As he spoke, he extended his hand towards Xia Mu's eyes.

Xia Mu tilted his head and avoided the man's actions. Jiang Si Ran's hand awkwardly stopped in mid-air. For a moment, the atmosphere in the carriage was a bit strange.

"Big brother, it's getting late." Xia Mu reminded.

Jiang Si Ran retracted his hand. With a slight smirk, he started the car without saying a word.

Xia Mu slightly lowered his head and used his hand to wipe his eyes. He stole a glance at the man and saw Jiang Si Ran fully concentrated on driving the car, as if he didn't notice Xia Mu's small movements.

The chilly wind blew in through the window, and Xia Mu took a deep breath, dispelling the emotion in his heart. Just now, Xia Mu had clearly seen the doting look in Jiang Si Ran's eyes, but he was still unable to accept it.

Regardless of the future, Jiang Si Ran would always be the young man that had coaxed her under the Pagoda tree. This matter would never change.

As Jiang Si Ran drove, he didn't miss a single movement of the girl beside him. Honestly speaking, he was a bit unhappy with Xia Mu's actions just now. He felt that he should have talked about everything between him and Xia Mu. He kept having the feeling that something had changed. However, Jiang Si Ran couldn't tell what the specific change was.

What had happened to Xia Mu in the years since he left? Who exactly were the fathers of those two children? Regarding these questions, Jiang Si Ran wanted to hear from Xia Mu himself that at this moment, he wouldn't force her to make any decisions. At the very least, she would be willing to cry in his arms.

The car headed in the direction of the kindergarten. Inside the car, the man held the steering wheel with one hand, his expression gentle. The girl sat quietly in the front seat as she looked ahead with a hint of confusion on her face.