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n“Pour the water away.”

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nSong Yujin said to Lu Suo.

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nLu Suo’s thoughts were interrupted. Nonetheless, he silently obliged.

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n“Done. The basin is empty.”

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nLu Suo tried to show off his best side.

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nSong Yujin nodded and patted his pillow.

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n“Come. Let’s go to sleep.”

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nLu Suo, who was about to leave, asked in a confused tone, “Sleep?”

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n“You’re unable to sleep alone, right? You also said you’re too embarrassed to seek out your father.”

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nSong Yujin said calmly.

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nLu Suo could not understand what he was thinking.

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nThere was only one pillow on Song Yujin’s bed. Fortunately, it was very big. Moreover, they were still young and small in size, so it was manageable.

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n“Come on. It’s getting late. I’m going to sleep,” said Song Yujin.

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nLu Suo thought for a moment before taking off his shoes and getting onto the bed.

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nSong Yujin added, “There’s a spare blanket on top of the cabinet. I’m not tall enough. If you don’t mind, please get it yourself.”

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nLu Suo looked at him with a smile.

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n“One is enough for us to share.”

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nSong Yujin did not say anything else. He gestured for Lu Suo to lie down. Then, he turned off the lights.

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nThey were very close to each other. Lu Suo turned to Song Yujin and asked softly, “Little uncle, did you do this because I said I couldn’t sleep alone?”

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n“Yes.”

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nSong Yujin replied.

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n“You’re so nice,” said Lu Suo sweetly.

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nSong Yujin was still as cold as ever.

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nLu Suo frowned. He felt that Song Yujin was really strange. The latter did not show any sign of liking him. Yet, he still accompanied him like this. Lu Suo, who had always been a meticulous person, began to think over things carefully. Song Yujin probably liked him. He was just born with a cold and detached appearance. As Lu Suo closed his eyes, he said softly, “Good night, little uncle.”

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n“Good night.”

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nSong Yujin closed his eyes and fell asleep.

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nIt was unsure how much time had passed. Suddenly, Song Yujin felt someone grabbing him. He opened his eyes abruptly and heard a cry.

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n“Daddy…”

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nSong Yujin was stunned for a moment. He turned his head and looked at the side.

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nLu Suo was curled up and his chubby little face was scrunched together. He cried very softly, calling for his parents.

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nSong Yujin wanted to wake him up but just as he opened his mouth, he silently closed it again.

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nLu Suo’s parents were gone. He could only see them occasionally in his dreams. In other words, he probably wanted to spend as much time as possible with them.

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nSong Yujin looked around the pitch-black room. Subconsciously, he thought of his own mother. It had been a long time since he dreamed of her. It would be nice if he could also see her in his dreams. Song Yujin slowly raised his hand and touched Lu Suo’s head.

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n“Be good.”

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nThis was the sole comforting method he had learned from Song Ci. Lu Suo gradually calmed down and stopped crying.

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nIn Lu Suo’s dream, he was being held by his mother while his father gently stroked his head.

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n“Little Suo, we miss you very much. However, you’re still young and it’s not time for us to meet. We want to see your future. What kind of person would you turn out to be? You’ll definitely grow into a handsome young man!”

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nLu Suo nodded obediently.

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n“Little Suo, promise us that you’ll live with your uncle happily. He’ll take care of you in our stead.”

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nLu Suo nodded obediently again.

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n“Okay.”

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n“So obedient.”

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nHis parents looked at him while smiling. Their eyes were filled with love.

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nLu Suo instantly burst into tears. He shook his head and hugged his parents tightly.

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n“I’m not obedient at all. This is just a mask. If I was well behaved, you’ll stay by my side, right?”

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nThe night passed without another word.

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nIn the morning, when Lu Gan woke up, he felt something pressing on his waist. Someone was hugging him tightly. Lu Gan tried to move, but Song Ci immediately whined and protested until Lu Gan hugged her in his arms. Only then did Song Ci calm down. Her head moved around to find a comfortable position. After that, she continued to sleep.

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nLu Gan looked at Song Ci’s face and reached out to touch it. The skin under his fingers was warm and smooth. He could not help but gently caress her repeatedly.

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nSong Ci felt an itch. She pouted and raised her hand to rub her face. Then, she opened her eyes in a daze.

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