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Xiao Ran led Duan Li back to that familiar alley. Before they even stepped inside, they saw Que'er guarding the entrance to the alley.

She lowered her head slightly and softly instructed Xiaolan to hand the food box to Que'er.

Que'er happily accepted the food box, but her eyes held a hint of probing as she secretly glanced at Xiao Lan.

He recalled that day at Tianxiang Tower, he had personally witnessed how the little girl cried so restrainedly, which was quite pitiful.

After all, she's just a little girl.

Seeing that Que'er seemed distracted, Xiao Ran couldn't help but feel a little puzzled.

"Que'er? Is Master Qi inside?"

The sparrow snapped out of its daze at the call, quickly put the food box aside, and clapped its hands several times.

"Yes! Yes! Master Qi specifically instructed me to greet you here. Ran-jie, please go inside quickly."

Xiao Ran responded softly, then turned around and gave an order, leaving Xiao Lan by Que'er's side and specifically asking Que'er to help take care of her.

Que'er looked at Xiao Lan in front of her, and her face instantly became a little embarrassed.

"Are you... are you alright?" The words came out with a hint of caution.

Xiao Lan looked bewildered and didn't understand, but out of politeness, she slightly raised the corners of her mouth and revealed a faint smile.

"Sister Xiao is so kind to me, thank you for your concern."

Upon hearing this, the sparrow became even more uneasy. She quickly lowered her head, trying to hide the expression on her face, but her hands unconsciously kept fiddling with the food box.

"What delicious food this is! It looks so tempting, and the aroma is irresistible. Ran-jie is so thoughtful... Hey, why is this food box so hard to open today? It's never been like this before, hahaha..."

Seeing his embarrassed state, Xiaolan chuckled softly and then stepped forward to help him open the food box.

……

Here, after Xiao Ran and Duan Li slowly approached, Master Qi, who was sitting in the bamboo basket, casually tossed aside the branch he had been playing with for a long time, and then slightly raised his head.

"coming?"

Xiao Ran deftly moved the bamboo basket aside, her face beaming with a smile, and replied in a clear and melodious voice:

"coming."

Master Qi narrowed his long, narrow eyes and looked at Duan Li carefully from head to toe. Then he slowly looked around, as if he was carefully searching for anyone else hiding nearby.

As if she could read his mind, Duan Li suddenly whispered, "Nobody's here."

Master Qi immediately became interested and slowly stood up.

How do you know no one is there?

"can hear."

Seeing that Master Qi still had doubts, Xiao Ran quickly picked up the conversation.

"Oh dear, the wind seems a bit strong..." She slightly pulled her sleeves together, then looked at Master Qi with a hint of timidity. "Master Qi, shall we go inside and talk in detail?"

Qi Hong understood immediately. He sighed softly, his tone full of affection, "You!"

Then he glanced at Duan Li and asked, "This kid's background is unknown. Are you really going to help him?"

Xiao Ran nodded resolutely, her tone firm and determined.

"That's natural!"

"He is my closest and dearest friend."

Duan Li's heart stirred slightly, but Master Qi seemed to be jealous, his words full of sourness.

"He's your best friend, so what about me? Am I, an old man, not worthy of being your best friend?"

Xiao Ran immediately stepped forward to support Master Qi, her tone playful.

"Who says you can only have one best friend? Master Qi and Que'er are both my best friends."

Master Qi then snorted and led the way into the house.

"come in."