Chapter 896: 896: True Saintly Beauty vs. Fake White Lotus Hypocrite (Part 6)

Chapter 896: Chapter 896: True Saintly Beauty vs. Fake White Lotus Hypocrite (Part 6)

At the age of twelve, Shen Nian’s father finally succumbed to the torment and chose to commit suicide.

He lost his second closest family member in this world.

Relatives and friends were unwilling to take in Shen Nian, this burden, and he became a street kid with no one to care for him, growing increasingly withdrawn. Whether at school or outside, he was always the target of bullying.

His presence here today was not by chance; a school had been organizing activities in this area recently. Those students would bring out their pocket money to buy some bread and milk to share with the vagrants on the street.

He stayed here for several days, and a piece of bread and a bottle of milk had become a very luxurious lunch for him.

Gu Shengyin felt an ache in her eyes and took a deep breath.

She mimicked Shen Nian’s posture, crouching down to sit beside him.

As if talking to herself, she said, “My mom and dad passed away when I was thirteen, and now I live in a big empty house by myself every day. It’s so lonely during the day and so scary at night.”

Shen Nian gave her a curious look, puzzled as to why this very kind-looking sister was saying these things to him.

However, she seemed quite pitiful as well. He mused slowly.

This thought only existed for a moment before Shen Nian’s mind returned to calm.

There are too many pitiable people in this world; he couldn’t even ensure his own meals every day. How could he have the spare time to worry about whether others are pitiable?

Gu Shengyin continued speaking softly, “…so I really hope I can have a sibling. That way, I can live with him and not be afraid when sleeping at night.”

Her voice was very gentle, and Shen Nian couldn’t help but turn his head to look at her.

This sister is really pretty, he thought secretly, though she doesn’t seem very healthy.

It was then that the beautiful sister turned to look at him.

Shen Nian felt as if there were stars in her eyes looking at him.

She stood with her back to the light, but no matter how many years had passed, Shen Nian still remembered how she looked at that moment.

She smiled at him and said, “You are missing a family, and I am missing a brother. Why don’t we form a family together?”

Gu Shengyin knew she was being overly eager, and anyone would think she’s crazy if a stranger suggested they’re siblings upon first meeting.

But she couldn’t help herself and didn’t want to.

Seeing the tiny figure of Shen Nian, she just wanted to treat him well.

In every world, this man lovingly cared for her, so why not she treat him well this time?

Shen Nian’s first reaction was indeed that this person must have a hidden agenda.

Having experienced the coldness of the world too soon made him eternally suspicious of goodwill.

He couldn’t believe a stranger they’d just met would be so kind, but what could she gain from deceiving him?

Those beautiful, starlit eyes looked at him with anticipation, and when Shen Nian looked up, he saw himself completely reflected in her eyes.

She really liked him. He could feel it.

But he said nothing.

Then he saw the stars in those eyes dimming, and the owner of those eyes looked a little sad.

“I was just saying it casually, you don’t have to…”

“I agree.”

Shen Nian didn’t know why he suddenly had such an impulse.

He just didn’t want to see the pretty sister’s sad expression.