Chapter 2910

"Even so, it’s better to be safe than sorry," Yan Tieniu replied stubbornly.

"But Dad, we’re only on the train for a few days. Are you really hoping I’ll run into strange trouble every single day?" Yan Xiwan sighed.

Her father could be so frustrating sometimes.

Yan Tieniu paused, looking blank. "It doesn’t matter. Carefulness keeps you safe for ten thousand years."

Yan Xiwan felt that since she was small, her dad wouldn’t listen to her complaints anyway. So she just sighed and said nothing more.

For the rest of the journey, nothing happened on the train.

Seven days and nights later, they finally arrived in the Imperial Capital.

Wang Suyu held Yan Xiwan in her arms. The other three adults carried their luggage as they walked out of the station.

"This way. I see the people who came to pick us up," Cheng Junan said, pointing to a green jeep nearby.

They walked over. Cheng Junan naturally took them to his home to settle in first, before contacting the president of the research institute.

They agreed on a time to visit the next day.

Old Yuan had wanted to go that same day, but Cheng Junan said, "Your condition hasn’t worsened. You’ve just returned and haven’t recovered your energy yet. It’s better to rest well today and go tomorrow with more spirit for the consultation."

Old Yuan agreed.

Cheng Junan’s wife, Wang Yuanying, hugged Yan Xiwan tightly the moment she saw her. "Good daughter, call me Godmother."

"Godmother." Yan Xiwan noticed that Wang Yuanying had the straightforward, brisk personality typical of northern girls.

"Ah!" Wang Yuanying’s response was loud and pleasant. "Soft girls are the best. Sister-in-law, you are much luckier than me."

Wang Yuanying didn’t feel strange meeting Wang Suyu for the first time; instead, she was very hospitable.

Wang Suyu smiled shyly. "Since the child is already your goddaughter, you are lucky too."

"Yes, yes, I am lucky," Wang Yuanying said generously. "Sister-in-law, you and Brother can stay at our place while you are in the Capital. We have plenty of room."

Indeed, Wang Suyu’s home was a two-courtyard siheyuan. Although not huge, it had four or five rooms. Besides the couple’s bedroom and the room for their two sons, there were three empty rooms, which was enough for Yan Tieniu’s family.

"Alright, then I’ll trouble you, Sister," Wang Suyu said. She was the type who responded warmly to warmth.

"Trouble? In the future, our two families are one family," Wang Yuanying laughed. "Besides, look, your maiden name is Wang, and my maiden name is also Wang. Maybe our families were related five hundred years ago."

"Sister speaks so frankly. It makes me feel comfortable," Wang Suyu said with a smile.

"Mom! Mom! I heard Sister came, so we came to see her!" Two boys ran in, thumping along.

The one in front was slightly shorter, looking about seven or eight years old. He seemed to be the younger brother, Wang Jianrong. The one behind was taller, around ten years old, likely the older brother.

"Come here and greet your Aunt Wang," Wang Yuanying said.

"Greetings, Aunt Wang," Wang Jianguang and Wang Jianrong bowed.

After standing up, they saw a fair, tender little girl sitting nearby. Wang Jianrong walked over, blinking his clear eyes. "You are the sister?"

"Hello, Brother Rong," Yan Xiwan greeted Wang Jianrong, then turned to the one behind. "Hello, Brother Guang."

"Hello, Sister." Both brothers’ eyes lit up.

"Finally, I have a sister! A few days ago, that kid Shitou was showing off her sister to me. Hah! What’s so good about her sister? She just eats and sleeps. My sister is a hundred times prettier than her," Wang Jianrong said with a proud expression.

Wang Jianguang looked at Wang Jianrong with dissatisfaction. "Can Shitou’s sister compare to our sister? Our sister is unique. You went to school for nothing."

"No, Brother, I just think my sister is really prettier than Shitou’s sister," Wang Jianrong said, not knowing how to explain otherwise.

Yan Xiwan smiled, watching the two brothers.

"Sister, let’s take you out to play," Wang Jianrong said.

Wang Jianguang’s eyes brightened. He thought it was a good idea too, but he needed the adults’ permission. He looked at Wang Yuanying and Wang Suyu.

Wang Suyu smiled at Yan Xiwan. "If you’re not tired, go ahead."

"Okay." Yan Xiwan was also curious about the surroundings, as every place had its own characteristics.

Wang Yuanying said, "You must take good care of your sister. Don’t let anyone bully her. Do you understand?"

"Yes, yes, we understand." Wang Jianguang and Wang Jianrong held Yan Xiwan’s hands, one on each side, and walked out.

The area consisted of small siheyuans. The residents here all had some background, so they felt safe letting their children play. They believed that connections made in childhood would be useful when they grew up.

"Guangzai, Rongzai, who is this?" A little boy came out. He had a bald head but was quite sturdy.

"Shitou, this is our sister. See? Our sister is much prettier than yours," Wang Jianrong said proudly.

"Hmm. My sister just eats and sleeps. She’s not fun. Your sister is quite pretty. But when did your mom have a sister for you? I didn’t know," Shitou said, looking confused.

"She is the goddaughter our parents adopted. So she is naturally our sister too," Wang Jianguang explained.

At this time, adopted god-relatives were treated just like formal relatives.

"What is your sister’s name?" Shitou asked.

"She is our sister. Shitou, you can’t call her sister," Wang Jianrong protested angrily. "You have your own sister. You can’t try to steal mine."

"Why not? Your sister can be my sister too. I can even give you my sister," Shitou said.

Wang Jianrong shook his head. "No. My sister is so pretty. Your sister is red, like a red-skinned mouse. Not cute at all."

"Nonsense! My sister is white now. She just likes to cry," Shitou said, still liking her sister very much.

"Then your sister is a crying brat. I don’t want a crying sister. I like a smiling sister. Look how good my sister is. She is always smiling," Wang Jianrong boasted.

Yan Xiwan was speechless. They were comparing newborns. Which baby doesn’t cry when they are first born?

But since Wang Jianrong said so, all Yan Xiwan could do was smile.

Well, although her soul had lived for a hundred years, her life had only existed for five years. Let it be. She would treat it as doing a good deed and not argue with them.

"No! Your sister can play with you, but my sister can’t play with me yet. I want my sister to play with me. Your sister must be my sister too," Shitou seemed a bit bossy.

"No! My sister is my sister. She won’t be yours," Wang Jianrong said, crossing her arms. "Guo Shitou, if you keep coveting my sister, I’ll beat you up."

Coveting? Could this word be used here? Wang Jianguang raised an eyebrow slightly. But then he thought, never mind. Although the word choice was inappropriate, Wang Jianrong’s meaning was clear.

Not just Wang Jianrong, but Wang Jianguang also wouldn’t easily let his sister become someone else’s sister.

So, seeing Wang Jianrong step forward to fight, Wang Jianguang didn’t stop him as he usually would. Perhaps in his heart, fighting for his sister was one way to protect her.

Yan Xiwan saw Wang Jianrong about to fight and was slightly stunned. But looking at Wang Jianguang, she didn’t move. Thinking for a moment, she pulled Wang Jianguang’s hand.

"Brother Guang, is it okay for Brother Rong to fight?" Yan Xiwan asked softly.

"Don’t worry. Your Brother Rong is tough. He fights every day and never gets hurt," Wang Jianguang answered.

Yan Xiwan was stunned. That wasn’t what she meant. She originally didn’t want them to fight.

"But fighting is bad," Yan Xiwan reminded him.

"It’s fine. At most, my dad will beat us when we get home. He’s used to it," Wang Jianguang continued.

Yan Xiwan didn’t know what to say. Could someone get used to that?

By then, the fight had already started.

Well, in Yan Village, she often saw her own brothers fighting with others for various reasons. Seeing this god-brother fight was predictable. Let it be. She wouldn’t persuade them. Kids fighting was just like that.

"Sister, you’re not stopping them?" Wang Jianguang was surprised that Yan Xiwan didn’t speak up.

"It’s fine. In Yan Village, my three brothers often fight with people for various reasons. I’m used to it. If Brother Guang wants to fight, that’s okay too. I will stand here quietly and promise not to move," Yan Xiwan said with a smile. Anyway, if they got beaten by the adults later, it would be their own fault.

Wang Jianguang looked at Yan Xiwan. "Hmm. It’s normal for boys to fight. But I basically don’t fight people casually."

Then he added, "Does Sister have brothers too?"

"Yes. Not counting cousins, I have three biological brothers. My eldest and second brothers are already in middle school. Only my youngest brother and I are in elementary school now."

Yan Xiwan smiled. "My brothers are very brave men."

"What about me?" Wang Jianguang asked curiously.

"I haven’t seen Brother Guang fight, but it looks like you are not the type to back down. So I think Brother Guang is also a real man," Yan Xiwan said with a smile. Complimenting people didn’t cost anything.

Wang Jianguang nodded, satisfied. "I am very happy to hear Sister say that."

Then he turned to Wang Jianrong, who had won the fight. "Rongzai, that’s enough. Let’s go home. Otherwise, Dad will give you 'bamboo shoots stir-fried with meat' later."

Wang Jianrong let go of Shitou and walked over. His face was still flushed from the effort of fighting, but he looked happy. "That Shitou is really useless."