Quick Transmigration: Saving That Cannon Fodder

"Can I hold him for a while?"

He had held his aunt's younger sister before, so he knew how to hold her.

Chi Yun and the others were very considerate and went to pour water for Jiang Yubai, and even went to cook for them to eat together.

Grandma said that we should entertain guests when they come to our house, and the same goes for my brother's guests.

Jiang Yubai did not stop them; he wanted to see if these people were worth Xingxing's hard work.

When Akahoshi suddenly returned to his hometown, he had someone investigate Akahoshi's past.

I previously felt that it would be impolite and disrespectful to investigate him rashly.

But that day, Akahoshi suddenly said he couldn't do a live stream. He didn't reply to messages and couldn't be reached by phone, so they had to send someone to investigate.

The results of the investigation were heartbreaking. He had originally planned to wait for the trainee to come for a trial so he could meet him in person, but the plan had changed.

Jiang Yubai couldn't sit still at the training base, so he came over by himself and saw Xingxing holding several children.

The houses here are simple, the courtyards are dirt floors, and there are no recreational facilities.

Seeing a child counting ants under a tree, Jiang Yubai instantly thought of Chixing when he was a child. Little Chixing must have been like that too, squatting on the ground and watching for most of the day.

Overwhelmed with heartache, he said, "I'll have someone buy some groceries. What would Xingxing like to eat?"

Chixing shook his head: "I'll have Chiyun buy it. Ayu, I have money."

Jiang Yubai nodded and went out to let the bodyguards who had come with him find their own places to stay. He wanted to stay here with Xingxing.

Hearing that Jiang Yubai was coming to this remote mountainous area, his family was worried and sent several bodyguards with him.

After sending them away, Chi Yun returned with the vegetables.

Chixing left the child with Chixia and the others to look after, and then went to the kitchen.

Cooking here is done over a wood fire. Chi Xing directs Chi Tong to start the fire, while Chi Yun and Chi Duo wash vegetables and cook rice, and he starts cutting meat.

"Do you need my help?"

Akahoshi smiled and nodded: "Yes, can you pick some scallions for us? They're in the field to the right of the house."

"Row."

Jiang Yubai went out. He had taken a few days off to visit Chixing, mainly because he was unsure how long it would take for things to end on Chixing's side.

I just wanted to come and keep him company, and maybe find a way to bring him back home.

Because there were many people, Akahoshi and the others cooked in a large pot. Before, they could only eat the vegetables they grew themselves, but since Akahoshi came back, they have been able to eat meat at every meal.

But during mealtimes, no matter how young the child is, they sit properly and wait for their older siblings to serve them food; they never snatch food.

The meal was enjoyed by everyone. The children will be going back to school tomorrow, so Akahoshi cannot take them away from here for the time being.

He has more than 30 children and hasn't found a house in City A yet, so he'll have to hire a nanny to take care of them.

Just as he was thinking about whether to hire a housekeeper to take care of things, Jiang Yubai said he would arrange it.

"Star, could I help you sponsor them?"

Jiang Yubai genuinely wanted to help them, not entirely because of Chixing, but also because their family was involved in charity work and was wealthy.

The Jiang family is one of the most prestigious families in City A. His mother, Ms. Lu Wanqiu, owns a charitable organization that mainly helps fund the construction of schools in remote mountainous areas.

Seeing that Chi Xing remained silent, Jiang Yubai patiently coaxed him:

"Don't you want to take them to City A? It's not safe here; no one will take care of them."

"You don't need to worry about unstable wages. Come join our team. You can repay me when you have a stable income."

Chixing was tempted. Grandma's son and daughter-in-law were about to be in big trouble. It would be bad if they came to the orphanage.

Moreover, Akahoshi had his own selfish motives. He wanted his children to receive a better education and have a skill in the future so that they could at least support themselves.

And then there are the girls, there are even more girls in the orphanage, most of them abandoned by families that favor sons over daughters. In this poor and remote place, Akahoshi is still very worried about them.

It wasn't that he looked down on people from the countryside, but the security here was genuinely not very good, and he was worried that the girls would get hurt, which would be a lifelong matter.

Jiang Yubai waited for his answer, and after a while, Chi Xing nodded: "Okay, I'll listen to you."

That evening, Chi Xing took Jiang Yubai to a small room and made his bed with brand new quilts and sheets.

"Due to limited space, the other two rooms are large shared rooms, so you'll have to make do with this small room."

Akahoshi was in a bad mood; he felt that he was the one who caused Ayu to live in such a place.

Jiang Yubai didn't mind at all, but he didn't really want to sleep here alone. He was already here, and he and Xingxing were a couple.

Just as Chixing finished making the bed and was about to leave, Jiang Yubai's eyes lit up, and she reached out and grabbed Chixing's hand.

"Star."

Akahoshi turned around: "Hmm?"

Jiang Yubai was a little afraid to look at him, and lowered her head slightly to say softly, "Can you stay? I'm a little afraid of the dark."

The lights here are those dim gas lamps, which are very dim because they have been used for many years. In such an environment, Jiang Yubai's skin is dazzlingly white.

Akahoshi's Adam's apple bobbed as she gently pulled her hand away.

Just as Jiang Yubai was feeling disappointed, Chi Xing said:

"Okay, I'll go over and tell them first."

The children huddled together, boys sleeping with boys, girls with girls, the older ones taking care of the younger ones, and turning off the lights to go to sleep when it was time to go.

Chixing counted the children in each room and confirmed that the number was correct. He then told them to call him if they needed anything, and then turned and went back to his and Ayu's room.

Yes, he had no intention of sleeping separately from Ayu at all. The bedding he used to make the bed was the one he brought back himself.

Akahoshi couldn't possibly squeeze in with the children, because there simply wasn't enough room, and besides, Ayu was already there.

Upon entering the room, Jiang Yubai was still sitting on the edge of the bed. Chi Xing was over 180 cm tall, two centimeters taller than Jiang Yubai, which was something Jiang Yubai hadn't expected.

But this did not affect his liking for Akahoshi. Many people's online relationships end badly after meeting in person, but not for him. In fact, he liked Akahoshi even more from the moment he saw her.

"Go to sleep," Akahoshi whispered.

Jiang Yubai moved further into the bed, and Chi Xing turned off the light and climbed into bed.

As the tall, dark shadow loomed over her, Jiang Yubai's heart pounded, and she couldn't help but cover herself with the thin blanket.

It's summer now, but the temperature difference between day and night is large in this mountainous area, and he was still a bit cold wearing short sleeves.

Feeling the intense gaze fixed on her, Jiang Yubai turned over and met Chi Xing's eyes.

"Xingxing, why aren't you calling me 'brother' anymore?"

Chi Xing chuckled and said in a low voice, "Brother Mingyue."

Jiang Yubai smiled as well, using the moonlight streaming in through the window to trace the outline of Chi Xing's features, and slowly approached without realizing it.

"Brother Mingyue, are you going to kiss me?" Chixing asked.

Jiang Yubai leaned closer, her gaze landing on Chixing's lips: "Is it okay?"

His answer came from Akahoshi's soft lips.

It was as if countless fireworks were exploding in Jiang Yubai's mind; for a moment, he almost forgot to breathe.