My Childhood Sweetheart Is a Little Crybaby!-Chapter 26: The Making of a Young Wife
Lin Wan’s face carried a trace of satisfaction.
She knew that the stinker was tough-mouthed but soft-hearted, and she was certain he would agree to her adopting Yuanyuan when he learned of the Jiang Family’s tragedy.
Even if the stinker disagreed, she would still do the same. However, she was a democratic mother and hoped that the children at home would live harmoniously and love each other.
Besides, she needed the stinker to help her coax someone.
"Yuanyuan likes you, and she’s young. She must be very scared now that something has happened to her parents. Mom wants you to spend more time with her when you’re free. We want her to feel the love we all have for her and to know that even though her parents are no longer here, the number of people who love her won’t decrease."
"I know!" Xu Jiayan responded indifferently.
Lin Wan: "That’s settled then. From now on, Yuanyuan is in your care."
"Hold on?" Xu Jiayan frowned, "Why is she in my care?"
Wasn’t she the one supposed to be adopting the child?
Lin Wan smiled: "I think Yuanyuan prefers your care."
Hmph!
Xu Jiayan replied with annoyance: "Why don’t you just let me raise her?"
Lin Wan: "It would be best if you’re willing."
The idea of raising a little wife seemed so sweet.
Xu Jiayan refused flatly with a dark face: "Don’t even think about it!" He could see right through what the other party was thinking.
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The funeral was organized by Lin Wan and her husband, along with the two elders from the Song Family. As for the Jiang Family, it was said that the elders had passed away long ago.
At the funeral.
The little girl remained silent and calm, not crying or causing any fuss, which was heart-wrenching to see.
The Song elders initially wanted to take Little Jiang Yuan back with them to take care of her. However, considering their old age and poor health, Lin Wan directly proposed to adopt Jiang Yuan after the funeral.
The elders knew their own condition and could see that the Xu Family truly wanted to adopt the little girl. They knew that it would be better for the little girl to stay with the Xu Family and ultimately agreed to leave her with them.
The elderly couple lived in a small county in the neighboring city. Before leaving, the old lady held the little girl’s hand and tearfully admonished, "Yuanyuan, you must listen to Uncle Xu and Aunt Lin Wan, do you understand? Your Aunt Lin Wan’s family are all good people, and you must behave and not be troublesome in their house, do you understand?"
"She’s so young, why are you saying all this to her?" The old man sternly interrupted her, looking displeased.
The old lady wiped away her tears and said, "Aren’t I doing this for Yuanyuan’s well-being? She’s still so small, and now she has to live under someone else’s roof..."
"Enough, if you’re really worried, then just take her back and look after her yourself."
The old lady opened her mouth. She didn’t want to take the child back, but how many years could their health allow them to take care of the child? Knowing that leaving her behind was for the best, she eventually touched her head and swallowed the rest of her words.
The old couple had only one daughter their whole life, and now, lamentably, they experienced a white-haired person sending off one with black hair.
Staring at his only daughter’s child, the old man, who had been stern all his life, rarely showed a hint of guilty emotion, but being unaccustomed to speaking softly, he only managed to say after a while, "If you’re ever mistreated, come back."
On the other side, Lin Wan was also admonishing the two stinkers at home.
"From now on, Yuanyuan is part of our family. You two must take care of her like your own sister and not bully her, understand?"
Xu Jiayan had no objections, as long as she wasn’t to be his wife.
As for Xu Jinyan, knowing his status in the family and that opposition would be futile, he cleverly patted his little chest and said, "Don’t worry, I will definitely take good care of my sister."
