Chapter 239: Such a Good Deal?

Don’t be misled by Qin Xiyin’s usual quietness and introverted nature; in reality, such kids are extremely sensitive, even the smallest thing can stick with them for a long time.

Especially the things involving hitting.

Qin Xiyin can remember it for life.

Of course, this wasn’t discovered by Jian Yi himself, but was shared by Jian Chenglang.

Thinking of this, Jian Yi slightly furrowed his brow; had he known this would happen, he would have brought Jian Chenglang along.

Yet, upon reaching the kids, Jian Yi suddenly halted his steps.

Contrary to his imagination of Qin Xiyin with reddened eyes, tearing up.

The delicate and fair-faced little boy seemed completely unaffected by Song Wanwan’s words.

Instead, he was happily squatting by another fountain, eagerly using a net to catch fish in the pool.

Several small companions beside him were cheering him on and giving directions.

"Yes, yes, yes, Xi Yan little brother, catch this one, this little fish! It’s easier to catch."

This was Lu Li.

"Xi Yan little brother, we’re men, if we’re catching, we catch the fat ones, small fish are no fun!"

This was Zhang Yiming.

"Xi Yan little brother! Catch the pretty ones! I don’t like ugly fish! Otherwise, I’ll have nightmares at night!"

This was Qu Qianqian.

And Qin Xiyin was nodding vigorously, his little face flushed, eyes and eyebrows full of joy, without any gloominess.

"President Jian, we—"

The bodyguard noticed him standing still and found it odd.

"Let them play."

Jian Yi’s thin lips slightly curved, the deep shadows in his dark eyes darkened more.

Indeed, Ye Wanwan got one thing right.

Kids have their own ways of interacting.

Although he couldn’t quite grasp the fun in fish-catching, a task usually done by servants, those kids seemed genuinely enjoying it.

"Yes," the bodyguard paused, then asked again: "Today with this commotion, it’s likely many can guess the young master’s identity now, President Jian, should I have someone block the news—"

"No need," Jian Yi contemplated for a while before saying, blandly, "Make Jian Xiyan’s information public."

Once it’s public, everyone will know that Jian Yi’s son, the mysterious Crown Prince of the Jian Family, his name, appearance, and age unknown, is actually named Jian Xiyan.

Previously, to protect Qin Xiyan, all his information was entirely blocked, but now...

Though slightly surprised, the bodyguard agreed: "Understood."

Jian Yi didn’t linger longer, about to leave with the bodyguards.

Li Li, despite being quite petite, had very sharp eyes and spotted him instantly.

Like a little doll, afraid he might not see her, she suddenly stood on a tall rock, then hopped and waved her small hand at Jian Yi:

"Uncle! Did you come to pick up Xi Yan little brother?"

Jian Yi looked at her soft, cute, pretty face, pressed his lips, and stayed silent.

He still didn’t know how to interact with children.

Luckily, the little girl didn’t mind, turning to shout at the little boy working hard to catch fish:

"Xi Yan little brother, your dad’s here to pick you up."

The next moment, Jian Yi clearly saw.

Jian Xiyan glanced at him.

The smooth little brows slightly furrowed, then he pressed his little rosy mouth, and turned his face away again.

His little demeanor couldn’t be more discontented.

As if complaining his dad interrupted his fish-catching.

Jian Yi: "..."

Indeed, raising a son is life’s payback!

Little Lu Li, standing on the big rock, tilted her little head in confusion.

Isn’t Uncle here to take Xi Yan little brother home?

Why aren’t they moving?

If her dad came to take her home, she’d have run over by now!

Deep in thought, suddenly, she lost her footing and slipped!

The little loli fell right off the big rock.

Qu Qianqian turned around and screamed, startled, "Ms. Li Li!"

Zhang Yiming and Qin Xiyan saw this, their little faces turned pale with fright.

Jian Yi was the nearest, his eyes deepened, he stepped forward sharply, and with one scoop, caught the falling little girl into his arms.

In an instant, the soft touch unique to little girls came upon him, accompanied by an unstoppable milky scent.

This was his second time holding this little girl.

The first time was when this little girl actively hugged him, back then, he only felt the girl’s body was very soft.

As for this time...

It felt even softer, almost as if she had no bones.

He was wary of using too much force, afraid of hurting her.

Jian Yi’s deep, dark eyes dimmed slightly.

The little girl wasn’t much startled, turning to tell the other three, who looked very worried, "Don’t fret, I’m fine."

Then, she cheerfully said to Jian Yi, who had a slightly furrowed brow,

"Uncle, thank you for saving Li Li, otherwise Li Li would have definitely fallen to her death!"

Jian Yi: "..."

...

The banquet hadn’t officially started yet, Song Qingwan asked the little girl to go play with her friend, Qianqian.

Unexpectedly, as the playing went on, she couldn’t find anyone in the hall.

She found Lu Junhan, who was standing at the floor-to-ceiling window making a call, and hastily asked:

"The banquet’s about to start, have you seen Li Li? I searched downstairs, but couldn’t find her."

Lu Junhan slightly furrowed his indifferent eyebrows, holding the phone in one hand, found the remote control with the other.

With a casual press, the surveillance footage from all major areas of the villa was projected onto the wall.

The indifferent man put down the remote, lazily raised his eyelids, brief and concise:

"Find her yourself."

Song Qingwan: "..."

Three minutes later—

The handsome man, exuding cold air all over, was still dragged downstairs to find someone by Song Qingwan.

Just arrived in the hall.

They saw Jian Yi entering with a little girl in a pink princess dress in his arms.

Beside him were three little radish heads.

Qu Qianqian said earnestly, "Uncle, you have to hold Ms. Li Li well, she just fell down, her body must be very fragile."

Zhang Yiming demanded, "Yes! I think today Ms. Li Li shouldn’t walk anymore, walking is too dangerous, if she falls again, it would be terrifying!"

Qin Xiyan stood by, pressing his lips, nodded heavily.

He wrote a few words on the writing board, raised it for him to see:

Dad, be careful, Ms. Li Li is very precious.

Jian Yi: "..."

After being repeatedly vexed by Qin Xiyan, when he reached Lu Junhan.

He didn’t put the little girl in his arms down, but pushed Qin Xiyan beside him expressionlessly, blandly saying:

"I hear your Lu Family values sons over daughters, dislikes girls, perfect, I’ll give you my son, and take your daughter."

Song Qingwan: "..."

"Hmm... is there such good fortune?"

Suddenly Pei Mingzhi appeared, pushing Pei Xiubai, his thin lips slightly curved, raised his eyebrows:

"Perfect timing, I really like this little girl too. How about I give you my son, and you give this little girl to me as a daughter?"

Lu Junhan remained expressionless: "You want to die?"

Before Pei Mingzhi could respond.