I transmigrated into the villain's white moonlight, but the protagonist is my brother.

Not long after, Yang Huiyun completed the discharge procedures for Xie Yan, and the mother and daughter went home hand in hand.

In January, the temperature had already dropped below zero. A few days ago, it snowed lightly, and a thin layer of ice formed on the roads.

Xie Yan's health is extremely poor right now. She's taking medication to lower her immunity, and even a minor cold is enough to take half her life.

So Yang Huiyun wrapped her up tightly, layer upon layer, making Xie Yan's thin little body look like a ball, so that she couldn't feel a breath of wind.

Fearing that the cold air would make her cough, Xie Yan wore a cotton mask with a bunny pattern and pulled her scarf up to cover half of her face.

Only a pair of big, dark eyes were left outside to see where it was going.

When they got home, Yang Huiyun wanted to carry her on her back, but Xie Yan insisted on walking by herself.

She's been sleeping a lot lately, and she's so tired of lying around that her bones are itching to get some exercise. It's good for her to get more exercise.

Upon reaching the fourth floor, Zhou Panpan was actually sitting in the hallway waiting.

Winter break is almost here, and final exams are over. Students' minds are already elsewhere.

Zhou Panpan's short hair, which used to be just above ear level, has grown a bit longer and is now shoulder-length, making her look somewhat like a young lady.

She saw Xie Yan's face, which was slightly flushed from climbing the stairs, but she had a bright smile on her face.

"Yan Yan, congratulations on being discharged from the hospital! I've come to congratulate you!"

"Long time no see! Come in, come in!" Xie Yan greeted her happily.

Two minutes later, the two were already sitting inside the house.

Zhou Panpan wasn't wearing her school uniform today; instead, she was wearing her own white down jacket, which made her face look fair and delicate. With her shoulder-length hair, she wasn't as boisterous as usual, and she still looked like a pretty little girl.

She told Xie Yan about recent events at school, such as the math teacher getting married, the vice class monitor of Class 2 and the sports representative of Class 3 getting into a fight over a female classmate and having their parents called in, and so-and-so tripping and falling flat on their face during PE class, etc.

Xie Yan, who had just been praising her in her heart for looking like a little beauty, then saw Zhou Panpan laughing so hard that you could see her tonsils and her eyes were practically closed.

"I'm telling you, it's hilarious! He was face down and butt up, and the worst part is he took such big a step that his pants ripped in the butt! Haha ...

The enchanting sound lingered in my ears for three days, never ceasing.

The laughter of two children came from inside the room. Yang Huiyun sat in the living room, a rare expression of relief on her face.

As long as Yan Yan is happy.

Inside the room, the two chatted for a while, and then Zhou Panpan seemed to remember something, picked up her backpack and rummaged through it.

She took a cell phone out of her bag.

It's exactly the same as Xie Yan's—a small, white, candybar-style phone with buttons.

"I bought it at that store. You didn't use up the money you gave me, and I saw they were selling unregistered SIM cards at the entrance, so I bought one for you too."

Zhou Panpan handed over the phone and SIM card as if to show off her success. Xie Yan said, "I am deeply grateful and will not thank you for your kindness," and then lowered her head to put the SIM card in.

At this point, the phone's back cover can still be removed, and the battery can also be taken out.

Xie Yan skillfully inserted the SIM card into the phone and then turned it on.

"But you already have a cell phone, why do you need to buy another one? Is your old phone broken?"

"It's not broken." Xie Yan fiddled with her new phone without looking up. "I'm going to give this phone to Shen Yan."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Panpan's eyes widened.

A cell phone costs five hundred yuan!!!

They're just elementary school students!

How could an elementary school student spend 500 yuan to buy a cell phone as a gift?!

She wouldn't dare!

Seemingly sensing Zhou Panpan's silent cry, Xie Yan smiled and explained amidst Zhou's shocked gaze.

“I’m going to have surgery in another city after the New Year, and I don’t know when I’ll be back, so I wanted to give this phone to Shen Yan first, so I can contact him even when I’m away.”

This explanation is reasonable and Zhou Panpan can understand it.

After all, Yan Yan and Shen Yan seem to have a good relationship, so it's normal for her to lend him her phone for easier communication.

She pouted. "Out of town? Where is it? Is it far? Do I need to take a plane?"

"Yes, we'll fly there; S City is a bit far."

The smile that Zhou Panpan had been wearing immediately vanished.

She thought Yan Yan had really been discharged from the hospital and was getting better, but she didn't expect that she would still need to have surgery, and in such a far-away city like S.

"Okay, don't look so sad. Look at Shen Yan, he came out of surgery perfectly fine. He had his bones broken and they were reset, so it's nothing serious for me," Xie Yan comforted her.

Although she knew she definitely wouldn't make it off the operating table, she couldn't resist comforting the child.

She's a master at coaxing kids; she's got a knack for making up nonsense.

As it turns out, this advice worked.

Zhou Panpan's expression did improve, and she asked expectantly, "Really?"

Xie Yan said, "Really."

After chatting for a while, Xie Yan asked Zhou Panpan if she knew the address of the newly opened Xinxin Welfare Home.

Zhou Panpan was somewhat surprised to hear this.

"You don't know? It's right around your house!"

"...?"

Xie Yan looked completely bewildered, which made Zhou Panpan laugh. "I knew you couldn't find your way! What should we do? Should I deliver your phone to Shen Yan for you?"

"No need, no need. It's not like I can't walk. I can go by myself."

Unable to persuade Xie Yan otherwise, Zhou Panpan stayed a little longer before leaving.

Xie Yan saved her phone number in her phone's address book.

Although she will undoubtedly die if she goes to the hospital, at least from now on, she can hold on for a while longer and have a satisfactory farewell to the little villain.

After fiddling around for a while, Xie Yan accidentally turned on the phone's recording function.

The little red dot started flashing. Xie Yan paused for a moment, then picked up her phone.

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On a sunny afternoon, the air was warm and pleasant, filled with the refreshing scent of melting snow.

The air is dry in winter, and apart from a few scattered snowflakes, there has been no other precipitation. The branches of the large trees are dry and the bark is peeling off.

At the Xin Xin Welfare Home, a boy sat on a swing, sneezing incessantly.

It's too cold; his rhinitis has flared up.

"Shen Yan, I'm going inside to get some tissues to wipe my nose. You can play on the swing, don't let someone else take it!"

The boy jumped off the swing and rushed to the dormitory, leaving Shen Yan, who was squatting on the ground looking at the insects, behind.

Upon hearing the man's words, Shen Yan got up and sat on the swing, swaying back and forth idly.

The cast on his leg has been removed, but he is still using a single crutch.

Aside from not being able to engage in strenuous exercise or run and jump, there shouldn't be any major problems with normal walking, provided that you're using crutches.

Three swings are placed side by side, and children are sitting and playing on the other two.

They felt incredibly happy and joyful as they swung on the swings in the afternoon sun.

They felt like they had arrived in paradise; life here was so blissful that they couldn't even imagine it.

When they first arrived here, seeing the vast expanse of grass, the children thought that this was where they would work in the future, and that weeding and cleaning the yard would be their jobs.

Then they saw Dean He and Dean Xue getting up early every day to sweep the yard, and they never made them do those kinds of work.

The restaurant also has unlimited food; you can eat as much as you want until you're full, and most importantly, there's meat every day!!

It's like a dream! Unbelievable!!

"Shen Yan, you can't swing, can you? Do you need me to give you a push?"

A boy turned his head to look at Shen Yan, who was swaying very little, and asked enthusiastically.

Everyone knows that Shen Yan's legs are not good, so he probably can't swing properly because he doesn't dare to put in enough effort.

Shen Yan glanced at him, then gently raised the corners of her lips, being very polite.

"No thanks."

Wearing an orange padded jacket, Shen Yan stood out. Only he could pull off this striking color without it looking out of place.

Her fair complexion was made even more vibrant by the orange hue, and her smile was captivating.

The boy watched as his face was frozen in place for two seconds before he said "Oh" and went back to playing with the others.

Speaking of Shen Yan, ever since that incident, she has become much more normal when they meet again.

Before, it would always stare at people in a sinister way without saying a word, like a ghost. Now, it can not only talk, but it can also laugh.

After playing for a while, Dean Xue came out and called them back to take a nap.

In the afternoon, the children who had homework did it, while those who didn't, like Shen Yan, learned pinyin from Dean Xue.

Introductory courses.

Winter break is about to start, and even if Shen Yan were to go back to school, it wouldn't be until March of the next semester.

Xue Lili wanted to take advantage of the holiday to quickly brush up on Shen Yan's pinyin, so that he wouldn't be unable to understand even first-grade books.

Fortunately, Shen Yan learns things quickly and doesn't find it too difficult.

In the afternoon, they were finally free to move around again.

A group of children rushed out to play, and Shen Yan followed slowly behind, leaning on a single crutch. When they reached the courtyard, he froze.

The setting sun cast its last rays upon the earth, draping a fiery red curtain.

A small figure sat on the swing. She wore a cotton hat and a mask, and was dressed in layers of clothing so that she was protected from the wind.

Only a pair of bright eyes were visible, searching among the many children.

Finally, when I saw a bright orange hue at the back of the crowd, my eyes lit up.

Xie Yan waved her hand, "Shen Yan! Over here!"

Shen Yan, at the back of the line, felt a tremor in his heart and couldn't help but increase the frequency of his single crutch.

A child nearby exclaimed in surprise, "Can someone running this fast even on crutches?!"

Shen Yan arrived at Xie Yan's side in a flash.

Xie Yan looked at Shen Yan in front of her with a smile.

It's gotten bigger; looks like it's been well cared for.

It's even more beautiful now.

But in Shen Yan's view, the person on the other side was completely the opposite.

Even though she was wearing thick clothes, her small frame sitting on the swing looked noticeably thinner than usual.

The only eye that was visible was no longer as lively and bright as before; it had a deep sickness about it.

She seems to be very ill.

"...Have you been discharged from the hospital?"

After staring at her for a long time, Shen Yan finally asked.

"Yes, I've been discharged from the hospital, so I'm coming to visit you when I have time."

As Xie Yan spoke, she gently swayed on the swing, smiling as she said, "I didn't expect it to be so close to my house, much closer than the previous one. I can come over every day. Are you happy to see me?"

Shen Yan frowned, a strange emotion flashing in his dark eyes.

"You don't need to come every day, just stay home and rest."

"Haha, so you've finally learned to care about your older sister?"

Xie Yan's smile widened, and she couldn't resist reaching out to pinch Shen Yan's cheek.

It's smooth and cool, and it's fuller than before, with a better feel.

Shen Yan stood still, letting her pinch him without moving, but his eyes were fixed on her without blinking.

"Okay, I was just kidding."

He withdrew his hand and took a cell phone out of his pocket.

She handed it over directly.

"I'm going out of town in a while, so I'll lend you this phone. You can call me."

When the other children saw this, they were all wide-eyed with shock.

That's a cell phone!

Who at their age would own a cell phone?! Someone actually gave Shen Yan a cell phone?!

But Shen Yan only paused for a moment. He glanced at his phone and then looked up at those eyes again. "Where are you going? How long will you be gone?"

Xie Yan blinked. "It's very far, and I'm not sure how long it will take, so I'm giving you my phone. You can call me if you miss me."

"I've set my number as speed dial. It's okay if you can't read; just press and hold the '1' key."

"Look." Xie Yan pressed 1, then took out her phone from another pocket, and a few seconds later her phone vibrated.

Caller ID: [Xiao Shenyan]

After a while, Shen Yan reached out and took the phone.

Following Xie Yan's example, I pressed the number 1 button.

Soon, Xie Yan's phone rang again.

This time, Xie Yan answered the phone and held it to her ear.

She looked at the little villain who was only a step away from her, her eyebrows curved, and her voice was sweet.

"Hello, is this Shen Yan?"

Seeing this, Shen Yan carefully held the phone to her ear and heard the sound coming from both ears at the same time, and softly hummed in response.

"Did you have meal?"

"Ah."

"How have you been lately? Are you alright?"

"Ah."

"..."

The brat made Xie Yan laugh in exasperation.

"I gave you a phone so you wouldn't just say 'uh-huh'. Can't you say anything else?"

Shen Yan lowered his head, fiddling with the zipper on his coat with his other hand. He sniffed and asked in a low voice, "...So when exactly are you coming back?"

Now it was Xie Yan's turn to be speechless.

Because she can't come back.

The little villain is now somewhat dependent on her, and telling him this is not good for the little villain's mental health development.

But it's okay, Xie Yan is the best at coaxing children.

"Hmm... You study hard, and I'll come back when you get first place."

Shen Yan asked, "Really?"

Xie Yan is serious.

Shen Yan nodded, a faint smile finally appearing on her face.

"So you need to study hard, okay?"

Xie Yan had a good plan in mind.

Children this age have the worst memory; they like this today and that tomorrow. Once Shen Yan really starts school, there will be plenty of things to distract him.

With all the courses, assignments, and interpersonal relationships in the class, she'll probably be forgotten within a semester.

Humans are animals made up of memories, and the connection between people lies in being in similar environments, just as two people with very different social classes cannot become good friends.

Not to mention that Xie Yan is about to completely disappear from Shen Yan's life.

His memory will be refreshed by various people or things he comes into contact with, and over time, he probably won't care about her disappearance anymore.

This is normal.

Shen Yan nodded solemnly, his expression extremely serious.

"I will study hard."