Chapter 2578: Chapter 2579: Xiang Xiang’s Concerns
Looking at the faces of his two daughters, though tender yet surprisingly resolute, Xue An felt his heart warm, then he bent down with a gentle smile and rubbed his forehead against their cheeks.
"Good! My Xiang Xiang and Nian Nian are indeed the best and the most amazing."
Yue Qinghuan couldn’t help but smile at the wit of these two little girls.
Meanwhile, Xue An started tidying up the Magic Treasures Pavilion.
Back then, for safety’s sake, he left so many ambushes and arrangements, now that they were leaving, naturally, he had to take everything back, otherwise it might cause unnecessary trouble.
And just when he was busy, Xiang Xiang suddenly said, "Sister, can you go to the Magic Treasures Pavilion and get something for me?"
"I’m not going. Why should I go?" Nian Nian replied with discontent.
"Because I’m your older sister!" Xiang Xiang tried to assert her elder sister’s authority.
"Pfft, an older sister who is only five minutes older? I’m not going." Nian Nian simply wouldn’t buy it.
"Alright Nian Nian, please run this errand for your sister, and I promise next time we eat ice cream, I’ll let you have the first big scoop!"
Nian Nian’s serious expression gradually softened, showing she was tempted, but she still wouldn’t make a move.
Xiang Xiang helplessly stretched out two delicate fingers, "Two scoops, how about that? That’s my limit, I can’t give more."
"Hmph, that’s more like it! Such a lazy sister."
Nian Nian grumbled, then turned to go back to the Magic Treasures Pavilion.
After she left, Xiang Xiang’s little face suddenly turned serious, and she whispered, "Sister Qinghuan, is my dad okay?"
Yue Qinghuan was taken aback, "He’s okay, why do you ask?"
Xiang Xiang shook her head, "You don’t need to lie to me. If everything’s alright, why hasn’t Mom appeared?"
Yue Qinghuan was at a loss for words because on the way here, Xue An had briefly shared with her the course of the battle.
So she knew An Yan was currently in a state of unconsciousness.
But Xue An had clearly stated to her that these matters must be kept from the two daughters to prevent them from worrying.
So she quickly adjusted her mindset, chuckled lightly, and said, "Your mom temporarily has other business, that’s why she hasn’t come!"
Xiang Xiang sighed, "Sister Qinghuan, you don’t need to deceive me; although I haven’t grown up yet, I’m not a child. When Dad placed us here at that time, I already knew something was amiss!"
As she spoke, Xiang Xiang blinked her large, glistening eyes, looking at the distant busy figure of Xue An and spoke in a low voice.
"You know, Sister Qinghuan, when I saw Dad move things inside the Magic Treasures Pavilion, enough for a lifetime of practice and living, I knew the things he was facing were definitely extraordinary!"
Seeing Xiang Xiang speak with clear logic and confidence, even Yue Qinghuan’s brain momentarily froze.
Is this still the child who only played for fun?
How has she become so composed, even showing traits of Xue An?
Xiang Xiang continued, "But I didn’t say anything, even when Dad left a companion to keep us company fearing we would be afraid, I said nothing because I feared distracting Dad further!"
"So I could only pretend to know nothing, even smiling to say goodbye to Dad, promising to behave well and complete this test!"
"But during the time after Dad left, I didn’t know how I got through it, but couldn’t show it because Nian Nian, the little fool, knows nothing and as an older sister, I have the responsibility to protect her."
Then, Xiang Xiang lifted her head, and suddenly large tears began to fall from her big eyes.
"So Sister Qinghuan, I just want to know if my dad and mom are really okay!"
Yue Qinghuan felt deeply moved now because she never expected that this seemingly carefree little girl had already grown quietly and understood so much.
Especially this concern and consideration for her parents, something many older children cannot achieve.
This maturity and sensibility made Yue Qinghuan feel infinite tenderness and affection.
She squatted down, gently took the crying Xiang Xiang in her arms, and spoke with utmost conviction.
"Silly Xiang Xiang, do you still not trust your Sister Qinghuan? Your mom didn’t appear because she was exhausted and fainted, within a few days she’ll be alright. Your dad was just worried you two would fret, that’s why he didn’t want me to tell you."
"Really?" Xiang Xiang struggled out of Yue Qinghuan’s embrace and said seriously.
"It’s true, it couldn’t be truer. How could Sister Qinghuan lie to you?" Yue Qinghuan replied with a smile.
Xiang Xiang carefully assessed Yue Qinghuan’s expression, finding no sign of deceit, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"That’s good, but don’t tell Nian Nian about any of this, she’s still too young to understand these things!"
Yue Qinghuan almost laughed; only five minutes older, yet claiming the other one is too young, Xiang Xiang is really a dutiful little sister.
But to honor Xiang Xiang’s sentiment, she earnestly nodded.
"Don’t worry, I absolutely won’t blurt it out, besides you need to keep it secret for me too, your dad clearly said not to tell you two about this!"
"Of course, I wouldn’t tell, let’s make a pinky promise as proof of our mutual secrecy."
Xiang Xiang extended her hand, watching Yue Qinghuan with blinking eyes.
Yue Qinghuan chuckled inwardly, thinking that despite being so sensible, she is still a child.
Then she too extended her hand and solemnly linked pinkies with Xiang Xiang.
Only then did Xiang Xiang smile with satisfaction.
Just at this moment, Nian Nian, who went back to the Magic Treasures Pavilion to get the item, returned.
As she walked, she grumbled, "So lazy, even for such a little braided flower you had me get it for you."
Upon seeing her come, Xiang Xiang first winked at Yue Qinghuan, then walked forward to take the braided flower.
"What’s wrong with asking you to get something? Why don’t you mention how next time you’ll enjoy two big scoops of ice cream?"
"One thing is the same, you are the laziest sister in the world!"
"Same to you, you are the laziest sister!"
The two little girls argued for a few moments, then Xiang Xiang moved to the side to braid her hair.
Just at this time, Nian Nian casually walked to Yue Qinghuan’s side, and her first words shocked her.
"What did my silly sister talk to you about?"
Yue Qinghuan was stunned, her mind filled with question marks.
What is up with these sisters?
How is each one more astonishing than the other?
