Chapter 90

Chapter 90

The nine-foot-long and wide brick bed could easily accommodate five children sleeping on it.

The west room of the main building was reserved for the five boys - Little Shitou, Shi Kuai, Shi Zhu, Shi Qiao, and Tao Su - while the east room was for the five girls - Qing Ke, Qing Guo, Qing Cai, Nuan Dong, and Qing Miao.

The central hall was not overly decorated, with a long table against the wall to place the teapot and teacups, and two eight-immortal tables with benches for dining and studying.

There was also a stone table in the courtyard. Looking to the east and west wings, except for the room used as a kitchen, all the other side rooms had brick beds installed, but were locked since no one was residing in them for the time being.

The thatched outhouse was built in the back courtyard, where there were also wooden playthings like a swing made by craftsmen, and a large stone slab covered the well to prevent children from falling in.

After showing Little Shitou and the others around, Qi Huan declared with a smile: "This courtyard will be your new home from now on."

"Really?"

"Such a nice courtyard is really for us to live in?"

"I must be dreaming. Shi Kuai, Shi Kuai, quickly pinch me to see if this is real!"

"Okay, sure."

Shi Kuai grabbed Shi Zhu's slender arm and gave it a hard twist... Shi Zhu cried out in pain.

While wiping away tears, he choked out: "It hurts, it hurts so much!... It seems everything is real!" He was so overjoyed that he had never lived in such a beautiful house before that tears and bubbles came out of his nose. Just as he was about to wipe them away with the back of his hand, a clean handkerchief was handed to him.

Mindful of his dignity, Qi Huan didn't mention the runny nose but simply said, "Wipe your tears, sister hopes you'll all happily live in your new home!"

"Yes, thank you Sister Qi Huan!"

The other children, slowly regaining their senses, also surrounded Qi Huan and expressed their gratitude one after another.

This was truly the most wonderful day of their lives.

Although the people of the Cloud Shadow Caravan had taken good care of them, their borrowed living arrangements always made them feel a lack of belonging.

Little did they expect that not only did Sister Qi Huan provide them with food and shelter, but she also gave them a home.

Gazed upon with admiring eyes, Qi Huan smiled warmly and talked to them about future plans.

"Sister is willing to help you all by providing free food and accommodation at the Welfare Institute until you reach adulthood. However, I cannot support you for life - you need to learn to be self-reliant.

Seeing the scattered silver in her hand, Qi Huan's eyes moistened. The children she had rescued were all so grateful.

"Miao, keep it. Sister doesn't need it. I still have plenty of silver, don't worry."

"Really?"

"Really, I'm not lying."

"Well, of course. A fairy sister like you must be very, very wealthy!"

All ten children gazed at her with firm conviction. Qi Huan put on a thick face and replied, "That's right, this fairy is quite rich!"

Seeing that it was getting late in the day, they wouldn't have time to move in today. After showing them around the new courtyard home, Qi Huan planned for them to move in tomorrow.

"Go back and get a good night's sleep. Tomorrow morning, pack your belongings and thank Yan Jiu and the others from the caravan. They will arrange for someone to send you all here to the Welfare Institute.

I've already spoken to Tao Su and Da about this. Since it's not far from the tavern, they'll move in here with you. During the day, you can all go to the tavern together, and at night, you won't have to worry or be afraid."

"Okay, thank you Sister Qi Huan!" The children chorused their gratitude over and over.

At the evening's end, they reluctantly left the Welfare Institute, watching as Qi Huan locked the gate and handed the key to Yan Wu.

"Please, Yan Wu, take them to Qi's Restaurant for dinner first, then take them back to the Yunying Merchant Group. After that, give this key to Yan Jiu so they can help the Little Shitous move tomorrow."

"Understood, Miss Qi. But how will you and the Prince get back?"

Qi Huan smiled mysteriously and said, "We'll walk back."

Hearing her answer, Yan Wu didn't ask further. After the cubs were seated, he raised the whip in his hand.

The children in the carriage pulled back the curtains at the windows and waved goodbye to Qi Huan and Li Shuchen.

Qi Huan waved back at them, and after the carriage had gone far away, she turned around.

It was the beginning of the month, and the waxing crescent moon hung in the sky, casting a soft glow upon their shoulders as they walked side by side on the path home.

Li Shuchen took her hand and said in a gentle, moonlight-like voice, "Ah Huan, are you hungry? Shall I fly you home?"

At that moment, the System, having just passed the shielding period, chimed in, "Reporting to the host, Li Shuchen wants to carry you."