Qian Qianqian’s words made Xia Chuyi shake her head involuntarily.
When did she ever say she was the one who saved the children? Although it was indeed her who had saved them.
"Didn’t I just say it? The children, including myself, were all rescued by the comrades of the liberation army, not by me," she explained to Qian Qianqian.
She really didn’t want to carry the reputation of being a rescuer... because she had a secret!
Qian Qianqian, tilting her head, said, "But if you hadn’t locked the door before the liberation army arrived and hadn’t sent out the message, wouldn’t they have taken longer to get here?"
"By the time they arrived, maybe the traffickers would have already run away, so your contribution is still significant."
Qian Qianqian had the look of someone whose idol is the best.
Forget it, Xia Chuyi gave up on explaining, and said to Qian Qianqian, "Hmm, cough cough, anyway, Xiao Pan and Xiao Ming will now live with us."
"Sure, no problem at all!" Qian Qianqian wasn’t opposed to it in the slightest.
Seeing Qian Qianqian react , Wuniu, who was holding Silly, quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
That’s good, this sister didn’t dislike her either.
"Let’s go; let’s head back," Xia Chuyi called out to Qian Qianqian and the two children, walking in the direction of her rented place.
On the way, they passed by a grocery store where they could make phone calls. Xia Chuyi paid some money and made a call back to Ling County.
"Uncle, Aunt, I’m really fine..."
As she had expected, her uncle and aunt scolded her fiercely.
She could only keep explaining, trying hard to reassure, repeatedly promising, before her uncle and aunt reluctantly believed that she was indeed alright and would absolutely not risk herself again.
After hanging up the phone, she thought of the sobbing she had heard on the other end and felt quite uncomfortable in her heart.
From now on, she would be more cautious and definitely not cause worry for the two elders.
After the group of four returned to their rented place, Xia Chuyi busied herself with giving the two kids a bath and changing them into clean clothes—since they hadn’t yet bought children’s clothing, they had to make do with her clothes for the time being.
After taking care of the two children, Xia Chuyi cooked a delicious meal, and after everyone had feasted, she began discussing with Qian Qianqian the plans for opening a store.
"I’ve rented a shop near a school, targeting students as customers."
"So, unlike in Ling County, I’m planning to sell braised pork rice as the main dish."
"The university students at the school get living allowances, so our braised pork rice, moderately priced, will surely attract many students."
"Hmm hmm hmm!" Qian Qianqian, holding a small notebook, listened intently to what Xia Chuyi was saying.
When she was talking herself dry, suddenly there was a knock at the door.
Upon opening it, a liberation army comrade was there to return a dog.
"Hello, Comrade Chuyi, I’ve been ordered by Vice Captain Ou to return this dog to you," said the liberation army comrade.
Xia Chuyi looked down to see Uncle Quan twisting his butt and walking pompously into the room, sprawling himself on a stool.
Liberation army soldier: "This is really a spirited dog!"
Liberation army soldier: "Mr. Xia, would you consider selling us the dog?"
"Sorry, not for sale," Xia Chuyi refused outright.
"Sigh," the liberation army comrade said with some regret, "By the way, Deputy Ou told me that he’s already spoken to the police for you, and the children’s files have been processed."
"Their death notifications have also been sent to their families."
"The new identity files for the children will be sent to you soon, and then, you can take the files back to your hometown and help them get registered."
Upon hearing this, Xia Chuyi’s eyes lit up.
Ou Jun is so efficient in handling things!