To prevent Xiao Yu from playing any tricks, Gu Lingzhi and Rong Yuan fulfilled her wish and took her back to where they lived. If Xiao Yu really had any other intentions, it was much safer to have her under their eyelids.

When Lin Rong saw Xiao Yu who was behind them, she could not help but ask about her out of curiosity. Not long later, she was allured by Xiao Yu’s innocence and appearance and acknowledged her as her sister. She even invited Xiao Yu to live in her yard but was quickly rejected by Gu Lingzhi.

“Aunt, she has just arrived and is not familiar with this place yet. Wouldn’t it be better for her to stay with me for a while?”

“It’s the same for her to stay with me.” Lin Rong held onto Xiao Yu’s hand, “You two are so busy and don’t have the time to accompany Xiao Yu. It’s better for her to stay with me and keep me company.”

“No, no, Xiao Yu is afraid of unfamiliarity. How many times has she met you? Don’t scare her off.” Gu Lingzhi pursed her lips and chuckled before separating their hands unobtrusively. She took Xiao Yu’s hand and said, “We’ve brought back everyone we could from...