The Sorrowmender

PAID Chapter 214

The first thing he heard was a tender, childish voice.

Xu Qingzhou's gaze drifted down to see a young child standing under the eaves. The boy was sucking his right thumb, his little head tilted up, a hint of dullness in his clear eyes.

That "good-looking big uncle" was a wonderfully gratifying thing to hear.

The corners of Xu Qingzhou's lips curved up. His gentle gaze fell upon the little one as he smiled.

"Are you going to treat me to a meal?"

Hearing this, the boy pulled his thumb from his mouth and declared magnanimously, without a hint of hesitation, "Okay. I'll give you half my bowl later."

With that, he clambered over the low threshold. Showing no fear of strangers, he took the initiative to grab Xu Qingzhou's sleeve and pull him inside.

"Come with me."

It was an act of kindness, an unprompted kindness from a child.

As pure as the look in his eyes.

Xu Qingzhou didn't refuse and followed him into the courtyard.

He had only taken a few steps when the little one shouted in a singsong, childish voice,

"Uncle Ning, we have a guest! We have a guest—"

At the sound of his voice, all the children—big and small, busy and not, inside and out—immediately gathered around, their eyes filled with curiosity.

A guest had come to their home. He seemed to be a scholar, and a rather handsome one at that. They were curious. Why would such a good-looking mister appear in their little courtyard?

Xu Qingzhou maintained his smile, his gaze even softer than the evening sun. He nodded at the crowd of children, radiating goodwill, afraid he might startle them.

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