Quick Transmigration: Saving That Cannon Fodder

"I want you, Ayu, baby. Xingxing doesn't mind you. Xingxing likes her brother."

Children's affection is always sincere and pure. Worried that he might choke if he cried while lying down, Chixing pulled Nanyu to sit up.

The two spoke in hushed tones.

"Don't cry, Ayu, don't be sad. The stars will always be with you."

Nan Yu hugged him and cried. After a while, she finally agreed, "Yes, thank you, Xingxing."

He decided that if Xingxing's family didn't like him, he would hide and wait until Xingxing was taken away before coming out, so as not to make things difficult for Xingxing's parents.

He had overheard couples who adopted children say that lame children were a burden, unable to even support themselves after they grew up.

When he dreamed that he would be able to support himself when he grew up, Nan Yu was very happy, but it was undeniable that he was a little cripple.

Xingxing's parents certainly wouldn't like him, much less adopt him as a burden.

The two children fell asleep cuddling together.

The next morning, Nan Yu stood in the sunlight, regaining his usual quiet demeanor, except this time, he was followed by a three-year-old child.

In the afternoon, there was a knock on the door, and Dean Lin went to open it.

The man in the suit was standing next to a gentle lady with slightly red eyes. Even his speech was gentle and polite, and his demeanor was elegant.

"Hello, did you take in a child here a few days ago? He is three years old and about this tall. He was wearing a beige short-sleeved shirt and overalls when he came."

As Chu Ran spoke, she took out her phone and showed the director a picture of the child.

The dean, having overheard her words, had a general idea of ​​what was going on, and a smile appeared on his face when he saw Akahoshi's photo:

"Is it called Star? But I'll have to ask Star."

Dean Lin turned around and led Chi Xing out: "Xingxing, look, aren't these your mom and dad?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Chixing ran over and hugged Chu Ran's leg, tilting her head up and sweetly calling out, "Mommy, you're finally here."

Chu Ran bent down and hugged him, her eyes welling up with tears, and choked out, "I'm sorry, Xingxing, it's Mommy's fault for not taking good care of you..."

These past few days, neither Chu Ran nor Chi Tingyun had been eating or sleeping well, and they both looked visibly haggard. Chi Tingyun didn't speak, but reached out and gently rubbed Chi Xing's head, his voice low and deep:

"You've lost weight. When we get home, I'll have the chef cook you something delicious."

Filled with remorse, their youngest son had almost died. The usually strict father figure was completely abandoned, and the couple only wanted their child to be safe and sound.

"dad……"

Akahoshi opened her arms, wanting her dad to hold her. A three-year-old child is still a bit heavy, so her mom shouldn't get tired.

After taking the child, Chi Tingyun, along with his wife and assistant, went into the orphanage to find out how Xingxing had been doing these past few days.

Standing in the dusty courtyard, Chu Ran couldn't help but feel heartbroken, especially when she saw the little children dressed so simply, some of them even biting their nails.

Thinking that Xingxing had been living the same way these past few days, Chu Ran silently raised her hand to wipe away her tears.

She suddenly frowned, noticing that the pretty child at the very back seemed to be avoiding her gaze.

Upon meeting the gaze of the pretty aunt, Nan Yu quickly lowered his head and hid in the room before Chi Xing could find him.

Chi Xing kicked her way down from Chi Tingyun's arms and ran toward the room. The door slammed open, and Nan Yu sat on a small stool by the bed.

"Brother, come home with me." The little boy ran over and hugged Nan Yu.

"Stars." Nan Yu lowered her head, unconsciously picking at her fingers.

After hesitating for a moment, he said, "I'm sorry, Xingxing, I can't go with you."

With his eyes closed, he said dejectedly, "I'm a burden. Xingxing, go home with your mom and dad."

It seems Xingxing's family is very powerful. When he grows up, he will be collecting bottles and won't be able to go to Xingxing.

Nan Yu didn't want to see Xingxing follow along to collect bottles; it would be very tiring.

Akahoshi hugged him and gently comforted him, "Brother is not a burden. You've been playing with me these past few days."

The light at the doorway was blocked, and Nan Yu looked up to see a woman walking in, dressed in the most ordinary casual clothes, with a gentle smile on her face.

"Hello Xiaoyu, I am Xingxing's mother. I heard from the director that you have been taking care of Xingxing these past few days. Xiaoyu is so great."

The gentle praise made Nan Yu feel embarrassed. He blushed and lowered his head, saying, "Xingxing is very well-behaved."

Chi Xing turned around, still holding Nan Yu's wrist, and said firmly, "Mom, let my brother come home with me."

Chu Ran was a little surprised. She explained, "Xingxing, if Xiaoyu comes to our house, he will be Xingxing's family. If we have any conflicts in the future, we can't kick him out. Just like an older brother or sister."

The child was too young, and she worried that Chixing's interest was just a passing fancy. If she brought Nanyu home, he might resent that Nanyu was taking away the family's attention and throw a tantrum to kick her out. That would be too pitiful for Nanyu.

"We won't have any conflicts, Mom. I like Brother Ayu and I want to take him home."

Nan Yu clenched her fingers, tears welling in her eyes, her dry throat unable to utter a single word.

He longed for a home, yearning for the love of his parents and siblings, but none of these belonged to him.

He wanted to say he wouldn't go to Xingxing's house, but his mouth was as if it were welded shut. He hoped to go with Xingxing, but he also wanted to hear his aunt reject Xingxing as soon as possible.

Caught between two conflicting emotions, Nan Yu felt terrible. He wanted to cry and wanted... a hug from his grandparents.

If his maternal grandparents were still alive, could he have clearly refused Xingxing without putting Xingxing's mother in a difficult position?

Suddenly, her body was lifted into the air, and Nan Yu was held in a warm embrace, surrounded by a pleasant fragrance.

"And what about Xiaoyu? Would you like to go home with Auntie?" Chu Ran's delicate face was adorned with a smile, a tenderness that Nanyu had never experienced before.

Tears streamed down her face. Chu Ran sat on a small stool beside her, while Chi Xing reached out her little hand to wipe away Nan Yu's tears, murmuring:

“Ayu, you said you would come home with me, you can’t lie to me.”

Nan Yu shook his head. He sat in Chu Ran's lap, reaching out to grab his trouser leg.

"I... I'm a cripple, a... burden, I can't be adopted." After saying this, he finally felt a little less upset.

Sure enough, Xingxing's mother's face darkened, her eyes filled with anger, and she pulled up his trouser leg with one hand.

His calves were very thin, as if he were malnourished, but there were no obvious external injuries. Chu Ran pinched his calves and asked, "Does it hurt?"

Nan Yu shook her head: "No."

His legs don't hurt, but he walks with a limp.

"Grandma said it's congenital and can't be cured." He knew that Xingxing's mother wouldn't adopt him, so he wasn't sad anymore, and he held back his tears.

He wasn't angry at all; it was normal not to adopt the little cripple.

"In that case, Auntie won't ask Xiaoyu's opinion anymore. Let's go and complete the formalities. From now on, you will be Auntie's child and come home with Auntie."

Chu Ran wiped Nan Yu's face clean with a tissue, and her words made Nan Yu pause in surprise.

"what?"

He froze, and Akahoshi had already hugged him: "That's great, Ayu is mine from now on."