Collapse Simulator, why are we drifting apart?

On a warm evening, the setting sun in the sky revealed a few yellow trees, dyed the snow on the ground red, and a breeze blew up a few snowflakes.

On the roof of a cabin in the snow.

Fan Mu climbed onto the roof wearing thick clothes, looked at Kiana who was sitting there staring at the sunset, and congratulated her with a smile.

"Kiana, congratulations, you now have your own name."

He was really happy for her, because during the half year they had been together, he really fell in love with this half-grown child. Although she was usually silly, she was very lively, even a little too lively, which messed up his originally peaceful life habits.

"..."

There was no lively voice like usual, so Fan Mu curiously sat down beside her and asked, "What's wrong?"

I was obviously very happy when I got the name today, how come it became like this in just a short while?

"Nothing...Nothing..."

Kiana turned her head to look at him, looking at the half of his face dyed red by the setting sun. She didn't know why her heart, which had been a little calm just now, became extremely happy the moment she saw Fan Mu.

A silly smile appeared on his face again. He stood up with his hands on his hips and spoke arrogantly.

"Come on, Fan Mu. I'm in a good mood today, so I'll treat you to a feast!"

Upon hearing this, the smile on Fan Mu's face instantly became stiff. He twitched his mouth and looked at her face full of excitement and anticipation. In the end, he couldn't bear to refuse.

It seems that there is nothing wrong. I must be too happy. I was so happy that I forgot I was happy and even I didn't react.

When he thought of this, he felt a little more gentle and patient towards Kiana.

"All right..."

At least it’s edible and won’t kill you.

He stood up and patted his butt, looking at Kiana, who was a head shorter than him, and gently brushed the snow off her shoulders, not caring about being called by a little kid.

"Let's go."

"Well, Kiana, attack!"

……

Under the dim night sky, the house was filled with crackling sounds, dim lights flickered, the fireplace was burning with red flames, and three figures gathered around a small table, talking and laughing. It seemed particularly warm.

Fan Mu took another bite of the bread baked with heavenly fire and hurriedly drank two glasses of water before he felt better. He almost choked to death.

"Haha!" Siegfried gulped down a bottle of wine, looked at him choking, and laughed at him, regardless of his status: "Look at you, it's just a piece of bread, and you've been squeezed like this?"

"If you want to stay with my daughter, you have to practice!"

Fan Mu looked at him speechlessly. If he had not lived here for half a year, looking at the man in front of him, he would never have imagined that this cheerful man was sloppy, world-weary and bearded not long ago.

"What does this have to do with being around your daughter?"

He was still very polite when he spoke. After all, the man in front of him was his savior and had been living in his house for the past six months. Although he usually did housework to repay his kindness, it was obvious that this was far from enough.

Moreover, even in terms of age, he was still a long way behind. He was only 18 years old when he came here.

"Of course it does." There was a moment of loneliness in Siegfried's eyes, then he gulped down another mouthful of wine and then returned to his nonchalant look.

"Don't forget that I rescued you. Is there anything wrong with you helping me take care of my daughter?"

"And since you are taking care of my daughter, isn't it natural for you to accept his craft?"

His words were actually quite impolite. Although he didn't ask Fan Mu to do anything, saying "I saved you" sounded like he was holding someone responsible for his mistake.

He was able to say all this not because of his low emotional intelligence, but because he knew that Fan Mu was smart and precocious and would not think too much about it. This was also the reason why he could laugh at him regardless of his status.

But this time he was wrong.

Fan Mu smiled naturally, but his hand holding the water cup under the table tightened unconsciously. He knew that Siegfried didn't mean that, but as someone who was born in an orphanage, he was still very sensitive. Even if he knew some things and the other party didn't mean that, it was impossible for him to completely ignore it.

If the other party was just joking, or he had already repaid the favor, then it would be fine, but he hasn't done anything now, so he owes the Siegfried family.

"I'll take care of Kiana."

Finally, looking at the glass in his hand, looking at his own reflection in the transparent bottom of the glass, recalling the past six months, he made a promise.

"it is good!"

"Dad, Fanmu, what are you talking about?"

At this time, Kiana looked over with her huge cheeks puffed out, and he was completely immersed in the sumptuous meal on the table and did not notice the conversation between the two.

"nothing."

Looking at her cute appearance, Siegfried and Fan Mu smiled helplessly and said in unison.

"Oh." Kiana looked at the two of them, still chewing like a little hamster. After a moment, she swallowed the food in her mouth with difficulty, drank a sip of water handed to her by Fan Mu, her eyes shining.

"Fanmu, Fanmu, then eat quickly! Why are you looking at me?" She touched the corner of her mouth, "Is there something on my face?"

"Nothing, just eat, I'm not very hungry."

"Oh, so I ate it all?"

"Ah."

"Hey!" Seeing her continue to eat, Siegfried pointed at himself and said unhappily: "Kiana, don't you ask your father?"

"Ah?" Kiana raised her head again and looked at the chicken leg in her hand. There was hesitation in her eyes. Finally, she handed over the chicken leg with reluctance.

"Here, Dad, eat."

Siegfried laughed angrily, but his heart was filled with warmth.

……

After dinner, we played for a while.

After telling a few stories, Fan Mu finally coaxed Kiana to sleep. Looking at her sleeping soundly, he gently pulled the quilt for her, got out of bed with small steps, walked out the door and came to the door of Siegfried's room.

dong dong!

"come in."

Pushing the door open, accompanied by crackling sounds, a small area in the room was filled with warm, dim light, while the rest was covered in darkness, and Fan Mu walked in.

"Uncle, you're looking for me?"

Siegfried sat at the table, looking at the fire in the fireplace that was almost burning out, and patted the stool beside him.

"sit."

Fan Mu walked over and sat down. The warmth from the fire touched the exposed skin on his face.

Both of them were silent. Fan Mu didn't say anything, just waiting for his question.

After a long while, Siegfried slowly spoke.

"Fanmu...can I ask you to take care of Kiana?"

There was a hint of pleading in his voice.

"Well, I will take care of Qiyana." Fan Mu answered without hesitation.

"No, I think you misunderstood what I meant." Siegfried finally turned his head, his eyes showing unprecedented sincerity and seriousness, "Although it may be selfish for me to say this."

"But! I want you to stay by Kiana's side until she turns 16 and take care of her for me!"

"Of course, I will pay for all the expenses incurred in the process!"