You wouldn't want them to be bullied, would you?

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Qiu Bi asked a question, and the person being questioned agreed, revealing an attitude of "submission" in their words.

Even if it's all insincere, as long as the words lean towards "submission," Qiu Bi can sign a contract.

"This...this is just too buggy."

Qiu Bi muttered something under his breath.

When Xilin's mother felt Qiu Bi's gaze, she couldn't help but lower her head, seemingly embarrassed and coquettish: "Why...why are you staring at me like that?"

"Madam, please extend your hand."

Qiu Bi extended his right hand, palm up, gesturing for Xilin's mother to place her hand on it.

Upon seeing this, Xilin's mother immediately tensed up, bit her lip, and after hesitating for a long time, finally placed her right hand on Qiu Bi's right hand.

Is he going to propose to me?

Should I... agree?

Finding a stepfather for Xilin should make her life easier in the future, right?

I wonder if Celine will agree?

They should agree, right?

Celine's mother couldn't help but let her mind wander, and at the same time, she felt her heart pounding wildly, like a lively little deer leaping and bounding through her heart.

The next second, she felt a warm current coming from Qiu Bi's right hand, which lingered after entering her right hand, continuously warming and soothing her body and mind.

Under this influence, Xilin's mother's gaze toward Qiu Bi became increasingly gentle. Whether it was due to her own strategy or the warmth she felt, she felt her body gradually getting hot, and a long-lost feeling was reviving.

"Madam, please use this hand to cover Celine's eyes."

Qiu Bi held Xilin's mother's hand and pulled her to the side of the sleeping Xilin, letting her touch Xilin's face.

Although Celine's mother was very shy, she did as she was told.

As her hand covered Celine's eyes, Celine's mother suddenly realized that the warm current had left her and entered Celine's eyes.

"This, this is..."

“Madam, when Celine opens her eyes, she will see a beautiful, colorful world, and she will also see her beloved mother.”

Qiu Bi smiled, genuinely happy for Xilin.

"really?"

Celine's mother felt like she was dreaming; everything seemed surreal and unbelievable.

Qiu Bi smiled and nodded, without saying much more.

Then, perhaps because of a change in her eyes, Celine frowned and slowly opened her eyes.

"Big brother, Xilin's eyes are so itchy..."

Xilin subconsciously rubbed her eyes, then quickly realized something was wrong.

"Huh? This is... Sirin's eyes seem to be able to see!"

Xilin stared blankly at her palm, then called out to Qiu Bi as if announcing good news.

Then, she looked around with delight, only to see her mother standing there speechless.

"Mom, Celine can see you now!"

A pure smile bloomed on Celine's face, like the last straw that broke the camel's back, instantly bringing tears to Celine's mother's eyes.

Xilin's mother hugged Xilin tightly, her voice trembling and choked with sobs.

"Cirin, Sirin... Mom is so sorry, it took so long to heal your eyes."

"It's alright! Sirin has never blamed Mom. After all, it was Mom who brought Sirin into this wonderful world—Mom, please don't cry. Crying children aren't pretty, and they can't become magical girls!"

At this moment, Celine, who is a child, is comforting her mother, who is an adult.

……

It took more than ten minutes for Xilin's mother to gradually calm down.

Qiu Bi did not disturb the mother and daughter's embrace from beginning to end, and stood by with a smile.

"Mom, can you grant Celine a small request?"

"Little Sirin, Mommy will grant you anything you want!"

Although Celine's mother stopped sobbing, she was still holding Celine tightly.

Upon hearing this, Xilin's eyes narrowed slightly, and a joyful and delighted smile appeared on her lips.

"Then... Mom, can big brother stay at our house for a few days? Sirin wants to hear more magical girl stories from big brother!"

"Of course! Sirin, it was actually your older brother who cured your eyes."

"Eh! Really?" Sirin looked at Qiu Bi with admiration. "So big brother is a magical girl?"

"Silly boy, how could a magical girl be male?"

Xilin's mother couldn't help but laugh, her expression a mixture of reproach and scorn.

Xilin's innocent smile touched her mother and Qiu Bi, making their smiles gradually brighten.

Then, as if noticing something, Celine suddenly exclaimed in surprise, "Mom, your face... looks a little strange?"

"Uh, I just finished exercising, so my face is a bit red!"

Celine's mother stammered an explanation, but her cheeks flushed even more, and her eyes darted around, looking very guilty.

Celine hadn't noticed this before, and then nodded in sudden realization.

"So you get blushing after exercising... Mom, that's so interesting!"

"...Well, you'll understand these things when you grow up."

"Nasilin, grow up quickly and become a magical girl who embodies love and justice!"

Chapter Four: QB is actually myself?!

January 1999.

The Siberian border.

After a long period of hard work, Xilin's mother finally got a short vacation.

Therefore, she decided to take Xilin and Qiu Bi on a trip, as a kind of "family team building" activity for the first time after Xilin's eyes recovered.

Half a month has passed since Qiu Bi and Xilin's mother met.

During this period, the two lived and ate together, and their relationship became very close.

Xilin's mother wanted to take their relationship further, but it ultimately came to nothing because Qiu Bi repeatedly pretended to be oblivious.

"Qiu Bi, this must be your first time traveling on the Siberian border, right?"

Xilin's mother linked arms with Qiu Bi, her long purple hair tied into a side ponytail that fell in front of her left chest and swayed slightly with her walking.

Xilin sat astride Qiu Bi's neck, occasionally letting out a silvery laugh, and was deeply curious about everything around her.

This was Xilin's first outing since her eyes recovered, and she was with her beloved mother and her favorite Qiu Bi. Even though they were poor, she felt satisfied and happy.

"Yes, this is my first time visiting the Siberian border."

Qiu Bi's left hand was held by Xilin's mother, while his right hand was used to support Xilin to prevent her from falling due to excessive excitement.

Although the two were wearing thick cotton-padded coats, he could still feel Xilin's mother's broad-mindedness and the softness and intimacy hidden within her through the clothes.

"Then let's take this opportunity to go for a walk together?"

As Celine's mother asked the question, she silently added in her heart, "Let's be a family."

Qiu Bi, unaware of Xilin's mother's true thoughts, replied without hesitation, "Of course, but the main goal is still to play with Xilin, since this is Xilin's first time going out to play since her eyes recovered."

"Big brother, what do you need from Xilin?"

Xilin held Qiu Bi's head and asked in a soft, sweet voice.

Upon hearing this, Qiu Bi chuckled and replied, "Of course it's praising Xilin for being a good girl!"

"Sirin was always a good girl, she'll definitely become a magical girl someday!"

"Okay, okay... Future magical girl Sirin-chan, shall we go to the amusement park?"

"Sirin-chan is a good girl, so we're going to the amusement park!"

Xilin excitedly pointed to the amusement park not far away, her delicate face filled with joy and anticipation.

At this age when she loves to fantasize and yearns for beautiful things, the fairytale-like amusement park undoubtedly fulfills all of Celine's fantasies.

Qiu Bi and Xilin's mother exchanged a smile, then quickly walked towards the amusement park.

The way Celine's mother held her hand was so intimate that, to others, the three of them looked like a loving family.

……

Xilin had a great time, and even after she had started her journey home, she was still caught up in the fun she had today.

Compared to the tireless Xilin, Qiu Bi and Xilin's mother looked a little tired, but they still showed genuine smiles.

Qiu Bi adores the innocent and angelic Xilin, while Xilin's mother is easily infected by Xilin's smile and laughs heartily along with her daughter.

While Qiu Bi wasn't paying attention, Xi Lin's mother hugged Qiu Bi's arm tightly, causing Qiu Bi's left hand to sink deep into her broad chest.

Qiu Bi paused abruptly, then feigned composure and continued walking.

Seeing that Qiu Bi did not resist her little actions, Xilin's mother was delighted and couldn't help but increase the force, almost pressing her whole body against Qiu Bi's.

Not long after, the three of them slowly returned to the old house.

As Xilin's mother went to prepare dinner, Qiu Bi was finally freed from the confinement of her broad-mindedness.

"Big brother, Sirin wants to hear more stories about magical girls!"

Xilin tugged at Qiu Bi's clothes, looking at him with anticipation.

Seeing this, Xilin's mother smiled affectionately and said, "Qiu Bi, go and keep Xilin company. I can cook by myself, so there's no need for you to help."

"Okay, please feel free to call me if you need anything."