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Chapter 94: May I Call You Sister
Luo Qianqian thought this boy must be terrified, for she knew what it was like to live a life being bullied every day.
She took a look at Lin Zimo and shook her head, signaling him to not question him further, she walked to the young man and said gently, âI know you have been through a lot, me too, I know that feeling. But we are good people here and we can protect you, would you like to tell us your name?â
The boy clenched his fists even harder, then he shook his head and answered, âGuangyao, I⦠my name is Guangyao.â
The boy had heavy accent, he wasnât from the capital city.
Luo Qianqian was delighted that the boy finally started to talk, she coaxed, âGreat, nice to meet you Guangyao, my name is Luo Qianqian, now do you want to unclench your fists and let me see whether your hands are all right?â
Guangyao stared at Luo Qianqian, he didnât know what to do and he opened his hands after a little while, Luo Qianqian gasped, his palms were mutilated, the skin was split and the flesh broke forth.
Lin Zimo went to get ointments for him, and Luo Qianqian applied a thick layer of ointments on both of his hands.
Feng Qing didnât appreciate the way the boy stared at Luo Qianqian, he offered, âYour Highness, please let me⦠â¦â, with that Feng Qing walked to them and that rendered Guangyao panicked, he sprang to his feet and wrapped his arms around his head, âPlease donât hit me, I will do whatever you say, please donât hit me! Please donât hit my mother! Iâm begging you!â
Luo Qianqianâs heart was bleeding, she stopped Feng Qing, âItâs all right, I can take care of him.â
âBut Your Highness, it is improper for men and women to have physical contact!â Feng Qing lowered his head, it looked like he had mustered up all his courage to say this to Luo Qianqian.
Feng Qing regretted that they had saved this young man, he didnât know whether this young man was good or bad.
Luo Qianqian snorted, âMen and women? He is just a boy, all right? Feng Qing, did you keep a distance from your sisters and your mother when you were a boy?â
Feng Qing was choked.
Lin Zimo mediated, âFeng Qing, itâs all right, we are both here to protect Miss. Luo, I donât think anything will happen to her.â
Lin Zimo was curious to find out who this boy was and what he was up to, the best way was to make him talk more, the more he spoke, the more they could know about him.
Luo Qianqian bent down and stroked Guangyaoâs back as a comfort, âGuangyao, donât be scared, let me apply this ointment for you.â
Guangyao calmed down amid Luo Qianqianâs gentle speaking, his facial expression was less crooked and he quit yelling and crying out for help.
Luo Qianqian smiled at him, and he revealed his hands, âI⦠â¦â
âThere you go, just like that, give me your hands so I can apply this ointment on the wounds.â Luo Qianqian coaxed.
Guangyaoâa voice quavered and tears gushed from his eyes, âCan I⦠can I call you sister?â
âSister?â
âYeah, you are like my elder sister.â Guangyao buried his head in his arms, revealing a pair of innocent eyes, âDonât get me wrong, Iâm not⦠Iâm not calling you old, I just felt like Iâve known you for a long time, I hope you donât mind⦠â¦â Guangyao floundered.
Luo Qianqian stroked his hair and said, âHow great, you can be my little brother.â
Feng Qingâs face reddened, he didnât like this Guangyao boy.
âWhy are you in the capital city all by yourself? Where are the rest of your family?â Luo Qianqian asked.
Guangyao shook his head.
âYou are the only one left in your family?â
Guangyao nodded.
âDo you have a place to stay?â
Guangyao shook his head in pain.
âHow old are you?â
Guangyao raised his head and answered, âIâm⦠Iâm fourteen.â
âThatâs great, I AM older than you, of course you are my little brother.â Luo Qianqian grinned.
âGuangyao, I live with a big family, people will talk nonsense if I ask you to stay with me, would you like to stay with Doctor Lin for a while? Doctor Lin can protect you and take good care of you, me and Feng Qing will visit you as well, donât worry.â Luo Qianqian pointed at Lin Zimo and asked Guangyao.
âBut⦠but I want to stay at yours.â tears started to well up in Guangyaoâs eyes.
Feng Qing chimed in before Luo Qianqian could answer, âNo way!â
Luo Qianqian looked hesitant, âGuangyao, itâs indeed not proper for me to invite you to stay with me. Doctor Lin is a great person, he will take great care of you.â
Guangyao dared not to say anything in Feng Qingâs presence.
Lin Zimo gazed at Guangyao with probing intensity into his eyes, âYou need to answer a few questions first, all right?â
Guangyao took a look at Luo Qianqian and nodded.
âWhy would you have such strong Internal Chi? Why is your Internal Chi inhibited by some poison? Was it a coincidence that Luo Qianqian has saved you?â
Guangyao was overwhelmed by the questions, he looked quite lost.
Luo Qianqianâs eyes narrowed when she heard âInternal Chiâ, âstrong Internal Chiâ!
And she was sure about the last question, it was a coincidence for sure, she rescued him on her initiative.
Guangyao didnât want to upset Luo Qianqian but he wasnât sure whether Luo Qianqian would still protect him once he talked about his past.
âSister, please donât get mad.â Guangyao cried.
âIâm not mad, Guangyao, just tell us the truth, I promise you everything is going to be fine.â Luo Qianqian comforted him.
âMy family instilled the Internal Chi to me when I was younger, but some people poisoned me and they have been chasing after me and my mother. My mother died from protecting me, I have been hiding myself from place to place after that. I have no ulterior intentions on you or anyone, please trust me!â as Guangyao spoke his eyes brimmed with tears.