Chapter 194.2
Editor: Jodi
Lin Cheng still felt a little uneasy, so even after getting into the car, he didn’t say much, just sat quietly, holding his little backpack.
Lin An Lan handed him a piece of candy, however Lin Cheng took the candy he had gotten from him before out, held it out in his hand, and said in a soft voice, “I haven’t eaten the last one yet.”
Lin An Lan thought he was such a well-behaved child, so well-behaved that it made one’s heart ache. How could parents abandon a child like this?
But sometimes, parents abandoning their children really didn’t make any sense. Just like when he was a child. He didn’t do anything wrong, yet he was still abandoned.
He placed the lollipop into Lin Cheng’s hand, then said gently, “It’s alright, just take it and eat it slowly. From now on, there will always be plenty of candy at home.”
Lin Cheng looked at him in surprise, then nodded his head timidly.
Cheng Yu who was watching quietly couldn’t help but feel like he was seeing the younger version of Lin An Lan.
When Lin An Lan was little, he must have been the same—well-behaved and cute, soft-hearted, with clear and bright eyes, but cautious and shy. Even if someone gave him a single piece of candy, he would save it carefully, not wanting to eat it too quickly.
He ruffled Lin Cheng’s hair and said, “Yes, there’s not only candy at home but also chocolate. You can eat as much as you want.”
Lin Cheng nodded again quietly, then said politely, “Thank you.”
*
By the time Lin An Lan’s car reached the Cheng family’s Old Mansion, it was already past six in the evening, and Cheng Lin, along with Cheng Xiao and Cheng Feng, had just finished dinner and were sitting on the couch watching TV.
Cheng Yu walked in then said to Cheng Lin, “We’re home. Your big brother has come back.”
Cheng Lin jumped up in excitement. “Really?”
He had been looking forward to his big brother for a long time, so he grabbed his small backpack hurriedly then said to Cheng Xiao and Cheng Feng, “Goodbye, Great-grandpa, goodbye Grandpa! I’m going home first. I’ll bring my big brother back to play in a few days.”
Hugging him, Cheng Feng asked Cheng Yu curiously, “Why not let the child come in?”
“The child is a bit shy. An An thought he might feel awkward, so he said we should go home first and then have everyone eat together once he’s more comfortable.”
Cheng Feng nodded, “That’s reasonable.”
He helped Cheng Lin put on his backpack and said, “Remember to come see Grandpa, okay?”
“I will.” Cheng Lin smiled with his eyes squinted, “Next time, I’ll perform something for Grandpa.”
Cheng Xiao asked curiously, “What kind of performance?”
“I can sing children’s songs!” And saying this, Cheng Lin was about to start singing but then covered his mouth quickly. “Not now, next time.”
Then he waved his little hand, “I’m leaving now.”
“Okay, goodbye, Xiao Lin.”
“Goodbye.”
After saying his goodbyes, Xiao Lin pulled Cheng Yu’s hand and started to walk out.
“Then I’ll be going home first.”
Cheng Yu said as he walked out of the house.
Lin An Lan and Lin Cheng were sitting in the car. Earlier, Lin An Lan had explained to Lin Cheng that he would have a little brother, and that his little brother had always thought he lived with an aunt, so he shouldn’t tell him that he grew up in an orphanage or that they didn’t share the same father.
“Dad won’t stop you if you want to tell him your true identity when you both grow up, but for now, I hope you won’t say anything. Dad already sees you as his own child and hopes your little brother will also see you as his real big brother, okay?”
Lin Cheng didn’t fully understand the deeper meaning behind Lin An Lan and Cheng Yu’s careful considerations, but he knew this was for his own good, so he nodded his head obediently and said, “Okay.”
“That’s good.” Lin An Lan hugged him. “Your little brother really likes you. He’s been talking about you nonstop and has filled your room with many of his favorite toys.”
Hearing this made Lin Cheng a bit nervous. Did that mean he also needed to give his little brother toys?
Would his little brother like his toys?
Thinking about this and remembering how the teacher told him to talk more, he said seriously, “I’ll give my little brother a toy too.”
“That’s also great! Your little brother will be very happy.”
Lin Cheng opened his small backpack, rummaged through it, then took out a little toy car. “I’ll give this to him.”
It was a very simple toy car, without batteries or any special functions. It could only move back and forth when a child pushed it along a table.
But this was Lin Cheng’s best toy.
The orphanage had limited resources, so after ensuring that the children’s basic needs were met, education became the next priority. As a result, toys, which were seen as luxuries, were rare.
The teachers would give each child a toy during the New Year as a holiday gift. Lin Cheng only had this one, and he treasured it. But since his little brother had given him toys, he wanted to return the favor, even if it was with his only toy.
Lin Cheng felt a bit reluctant but quickly comforted himself. It’s okay, he thought to himself. It was for his little brother. His little brother liked him, so he had to protect him well.
Lin An Lan had spent time at the Universal Love Orphanage as well, so he knew all too well. Though the orphanage’s conditions had improved over the years, with more and more children needing care, financial strain was always a reality.
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