Chapter 6
Sui Yan did not understand Ti Zi's words. She still thought Ti Zi felt unsafe in the new environment. She stroked Ti Zi's soft fur on its back with her little hand and whispered to comfort it, "Don't be afraid, Ti Zi. It's safe here already."
Sui Jinhong looked at his little daughter amusedly, and was suddenly heartbroken beyond words. Here was Sui Yan's home, but to her, this was still a strange environment.
He bent down and asked Sui Yan, "Sui Yan, is there anything you want to eat? Dad will buy it for you."
Sui Yan blinked. Ye Anning pulled her to the living room, lifted her onto the sofa. She pinched Sui Yan's cheek and said patiently, "Sui Yan, wait here. Sister will get you something delicious."
Sui Jinhong felt a little embarrassed. He actually wasn't as considerate as his daughter.
Sui Yan hugged Ti Zi obediently and sat there, "Thank you, sister."
In a high school in the next city over, Sui Zhi walked out of a Grade 7 classroom and ran towards the Grade 9 area. Halfway there, when he saw a familiar figure, he kept waving his hand, "Brother!"
Sui Yu frowned as he watched his brother run over. He was about to speak when he heard Sui Zhi say, "Brother, let's go home quickly."
Sui Yu didn't say much. He just walked straight out of the school.
As he walked, he slowly digested what had just happened.
One second ago, he was still at Sui Yan's funeral, and the next second, he was back in Grade 9.
Sui Yu almost felt like he was dreaming. His sister's death was a huge blow to him.
But he was once able to prevent all this from happening, yet he didn't.
He had said many vicious things to his sister, so vicious that he still couldn't help but tremble when he thought back on them now.
Sui Yu fell silent. Suddenly he heard Sui Zhi ask, "Brother, what are you thinking?"
Sui Yu looked up sharply, only to meet Sui Zhi's slightly scrutinizing gaze.
Sui Zhi couldn't help but ask again, "Brother, could it be that you also..."
Before he could finish speaking, Sui Yu's reaction confirmed his speculation. In fact, Sui Zhi was not feeling much better than Sui Yu at the moment.
Although he hadn't really hurt Sui Yan before, when she was most helpless and in pain, he also failed to protect her.
Having confirmed his inner guess, Sui Zhi fell silent for a while. Then out of the blue he said, "I will protect Sui Yan properly this time. You'd better stay away from her."
Sui Yu's voice was hoarse, "On what grounds?"
Sui Zhi laughed mockingly. "Don't you know what you said to her yourself?"
Sui Yu closed his eyes, "I won't make that kind of mistake again."
Sui Zhi didn't say anything more. He felt that rather than arguing here now, it would be better to see how they performed after meeting Sui Yan.
Moreover...he found this a rather creepy affair, that the two brothers had reincarnated at the same time. What's more, if the two of them had reincarnated, then what about Sui Yan? Could she also have...
Sui Zhi dared not imagine this possibility. Just thinking of Sui Yan's state and eyes before her death made his heart ache to the point he could barely breathe.
No matter what, this time he would protect his sister well and not let her get hurt at all.
With this thought, Sui Zhi no longer dwelled on it. After getting into the car with Sui Yu, he too closed his eyes to rest.
In Sui Jinhong's villa
Sui Yan subconsciously hugged Ti Zi tighter as she nervously looked at the gentle woman before her.
Sui Jinhong coaxed her, "Sui Yan, call her Aunt Ye."
Sui Yan bit her lip and timidly called out, "Aunt Ye."
Ye Wan looked at the little sweetie in front of her. Even though this was the daughter born to Sui Jinhong's ex-wife, she still found her heart softening beyond words. She picked Sui Yan up and gently pinched her cheek, "Sui Yan is so cute!"
Sui Yan blinked. "Thank you, Auntie."
Ye Wan laughed. Carrying the child, she walked to the snack cabinet in the living room and pulled open the doors, saying to Sui Yan, "Is there anything Sui Yan wants to eat?"
Sui Yan looked at the cabinet full of food, eyes shining bright. But she still shook her head, "Sui Yan doesn't eat snacks."
Ye Anning took out some grapes from the fridge and offered them to her, "Does Sui Yan want to eat grapes?"
Sui Yan resisted but couldn't help reaching out to grab a few. The little one was very well-behaved. Ye Wan always felt guilty towards Liu Die, so she especially liked doting on Sui Yan.
Not long after, Ye Wan pulled Sui Jinhong towards the kitchen.
Sui Jinhong thought Ye Wan had something to tell him privately, so he said in advance, "Wan Wan, Sui Yan is a good child."
Ye Wan looked at him speechlessly, "I just wanted you to help me out."
Sui Jinhong gave an awkward laugh, "I was overthinking things."
Ye Wan leaned against the side watching Sui Jinhong slice vegetables. She fell silent for a while before saying, "I know what you're worried about. Since you can fully accept Anning, I will of course also wholeheartedly love Sui Yan. What's more, Sui Yan is so adorable. Also, your divorce from Liu Die was partly my fault too..."
Sui Jinhong stopped slicing and said seriously, "My divorce from her wasn't entirely because of you either." He pondered, then added, "Sui Yan coming home this time was unexpected, but I still want to take this chance to fight for custody of her. So I want to know what you think."
He didn't tell Ye Wan that Liu Die had unstable mental health. When they were still married, he had discovered her trying to hit Sui Yu and Sui Zhi several times.
That was the biggest reason for their divorce.
He had always been very worried that Sui Yan might also be abused at Liu Die's place...
Ye Wan looked straight into Sui Jinhong's eyes and said solemnly, "Of course I have no objections, but wouldn't that be too cruel to Liu Die? After all, now she only has Sui Yan left."
Sui Jinhong closed his eyes briefly, "I'm very worried leaving Sui Yan with her... I'll try my best to get custody of Sui Yan." He didn't elaborate.
Ye Wan sighed, "As long as you know what you're doing."
The husband and wife cooperated seamlessly in the kitchen. The two little girls in the living room were also getting along well. Just then, some rustling sounds came from the entrance.
Sui Jinhong looked out and told Ye Wan, "It seems Sui Yu and Sui Zhi are back. I'll go take a look."
Ye Wan was also quite fond of these two well-behaved children, although she hadn't interacted with them much.
She waved her hand, "Go on."
When Sui Jinhong walked out of the kitchen, he saw his two sons and was in a good mood, "Sui Yu, Sui Zhi, you're back! Your sister is here too. Go take a look at your sister."
The only one Sui Jinhong could address so casually about their sister was definitely not Ye Anning but Sui Yan.
The brothers exchanged a glance and quickly strode towards the living room. As soon as the two of them walked in and saw that small figure on the sofa, they couldn't help their eyes reddening.
Sui Jinhong thought it was because the brothers hadn't seen their sister in so long that he gently pushed them, "Go on."
Sui Yu still didn't dare approach. He was afraid this was all just a dream. Sui Zhi also felt apprehensive. He only trembled as he called out softly, "Sui Yan."
Hearing the unfamiliar yet vaguely familiar voice, Sui Yan turned back confusedly to look at these two people. After a few seconds of bewilderment, she cried out joyfully, "Brother!"