Bai Yue also comforted the old lady, "Grandma, it’s okay, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future. Look, Bai Xiao is here now, she will be around for at least two or three years. Whenever there’s time, you can see her, which is much better than not being able to see her even during the holidays."
The old lady nodded, Bai Yue really looked like an elder sister, like one who takes charge. This girl must have also suffered a lot. It’s said that in the past, to earn tuition for Bai Xiao, she went to work in a stone quarry, doing work not meant for women, what a strong granddaughter she has.
It’s not common for someone to make such sacrifices for a girl with no blood relation.
Let alone that she’s an elder sister, not even adoptive parents.
"You’re a good kid. From now on, treat our home as your maternal home. Your parents are no longer with us, and the Yu Family is your parental home now. Don’t worry, we’ll have your back, and we won’t let anyone bully you," the old lady wanted to repay Mr. and Mrs. Bai for their kindness.
Such good people, those two.
Bai Yue nodded, "Grandma, understood! From now on, you’re my dear granny!" How could she not understand the old lady’s intentions, one good turn deserves another.
Yu Feixue watched as the grandma went on and on talking with Bai Yue and nudged Bai Xiao, "See that? You’re about to fall out of favor instantly."
Bai Xiao smiled, looking at her elder sister and the old lady. The elder sister always had a quality that made her easily approachable, unrelated to education or cultivation, just a kind of warmth that made you can’t help but draw near to her.
Hearing this, Bai Yue laughed and said, "You little rascal, too bad, daring to sow discord between us sisters! Bai Xiao, get her for me."
The old lady also laughed.
Clapping her hands in delight.
"Right! Give that girl a good lesson, otherwise she’ll think she can do anything she wants in our house."
Bai Xiao pinned down Yu Feixue, stretching out five fingers.
Yu Feixue begged for mercy, "Bai Xiao, we are compatriots, you’re bending your elbow outwards, ouch, ha ha... ha ha... spare me... Bai Xiao, grandma... bullying people... ha ha... hee hee..."
Everyone was in stitches.
The old master stuck his head in from the balcony, seeing his granddaughter and adopted granddaughter laughing their heads off, along with everyone in the room, he too was all smiles.
This is what home feels like.
Finally letting Yu Feixue go, Bai Xiao leaning on Bai Yue, said to the old lady, "Bai Xiao, you must be filial to grandma, in place of your mom. You ought to know that the greatest distance in the world is that between life and death. Your mom is no longer here, but I think if she was alive, she would certainly wish to enjoy the happiness of a family under her. Grandma and grandpa have suffered enough in their lives, it’s time for them to enjoy familial joys, and you have a responsibility too."
She was worried that Bai Xiao might not be willing; no matter how mild-tempered this younger sister seemed, her real temperament was very cool, something she clearly understood.
Bai Xiao’s character was one to return favors and avenge grievances. No one could clearly articulate historical issues, but now that Bai Xiao had recognized them, she hoped Bai Xiao would have a place to rely on in the future.
They couldn’t offer Bai Xiao much, just a bit of money, but Bai Xiao’s path differed from theirs. If she had the support of a powerful family behind her, the girl would face much less trouble in the future.
Bai Yue could of course see the grandeur of the Yu Family and the demeanor of Old Master Yu and the old lady, which all suggested a different class of origin, so she hoped Bai Xiao wouldn’t get irritated.
Bai Xiao nodded, one arm wrapped around her sister and the other around grandma, "Yes, my dear elder sister, at your command."
All burst into laughter.