164: Chapter 164 Brainstorming

They just took it as a coincidence. Their son could absolutely not be Mr. Chen.

"Alright." Lin Fan replied, taking the package. He glanced at the hole in the wall and asked with feigned surprise, "How did a hole get in the wall?"

"Brother, you'd never guess! When Mom was arguing with those people, Mr. Chen suddenly appeared to help, and he even smashed one of them right through the wall!"

Lin Duo explained to Lin Fan excitedly, her tone vibrant as if she had just watched an amazing movie.

"Really? Mr. Chen was actually here? If I had come earlier, I would have been able to see him." Lin Fan sighed with feigned regret.

Father stepped forward and patted his head. "Don't regret it; there will always be a chance to see him."

"That's right, you even look a bit like him. Maybe you'll really have a chance in the future." "You must be well-behaved in front of him. You've always been a good child." Mother smiled with loving eyes, and the family walked out of the ward together.

A moment later. The family finally returned home. The parents entered first, followed by the siblings. But just as they crossed the threshold, the parents suddenly stopped, blocking the path, and the siblings could not move forward.

Just as Lin Fan was about to ask why, Mother suddenly turned around and looked at him with sharp eyes. "Lin Fan... did you bring a wife home?" She asked in disbelief.

Lin Fan: "..." He had actually forgotten that there was still a Qing Yu at home!

The living room was silent; no one spoke. Lin Fan and Qing Yu sat together on the sofa, while Mother and sister sat opposite them, and Father sat in a single armchair to the side. Except for Lin Fan, everyone stared at Qing Yu, each with their own thoughts. Only Lin Duo looked at the girl, who was about her age, with curiosity.

Lin Fan had already concocted an excuse to explain his meeting with Qing Yu to his family: He had encountered her wandering alone in the city, the girl had approached him saying she was hungry, and he had bought her some food. After that, the girl insisted on following him, saying he was gentle and she didn't want to be alone anymore.

When asked about her family, Qing Yu only said she had no one to rely on and had always lived alone. She also said she was originally in rags, and the black dress she was wearing was bought by him.

Listening to the background story Lin Fan had fabricated, Qing Yu was both shocked and embarrassed. These words were not only shameful but also utterly ridiculous; no one would believe them. But she dared not disobey, fearing the pain of the lightning devouring her Demonic Beast core again.

Therefore, when Lin Fan's mother asked if it was true, she nodded shyly, her cheeks turning bright red, almost steaming.

Having received confirmation from Qing Yu, the couple fell silent, pondering privately. A moment later, Father asked Lin Duo to take Qing Yu to her room to wash up and prepare for dinner.

"Alright!" Lin Duo cheered, stood up, and pulled Qing Yu's hand, leaving the living room. She was very fond of Qing Yu, as if she had met a long-lost cousin.

After the two girls left, two gazes immediately fell on Lin Fan. His expression was calm, showing nothing unusual. Mother spoke first, asking if the story he told was like a fairy tale, whether it was really true, or if he had tricked the girl into running away from home.

Lin Fan insisted that everything he said was the truth. He framed Qing Yu as a homeless orphan. This way, he could keep her logically, without having to bother searching for her relatives. He also emphasized that Qing Yu had no memory of her own family.

"But why did you bring her home? Our family's circumstances..." Mother stopped mid-sentence. She had wanted to say that their family conditions were poor and they couldn't afford to support another person, but then she remembered what happened at the hospital. The alliance card given by Mr. Chen, and the ten million yuan compensation from the construction site boss—they were no longer poor!

At this moment, Father finally spoke: "Forget it. Your intentions aren't bad, and doing this is out of kindness; it's better than letting her wander the streets alone." "Since she has nowhere to go, let her stay, but next time you do something like this, you must inform us first." "You can't just bring girls home every time you go out; one is enough." Father joked with a smile.

Lin Fan heard Father's last sentence. He was stunned for a moment, then laughed. Mother also agreed with her husband's words. The girl looked well-behaved and cute; if they chased her away, it would be too cruel.

"Alright, kid, go wash up too and come down for dinner." Mother said with a smile before walking into the kitchen. Lin Fan got up to return to his room, while Father remained in the living room.

On the other side, in Lin Duo's room. The Wind-Ripping Bird, who had transformed into human form, sat on the bed, looking at Lin Duo with a confused expression. She had clearly heard the conversation between Lin Fan and his parents in the living room. Looking at Lin Duo, who was enthusiastically picking out dresses and asking about her preferences, she was speechless.

Qing Yu always felt something was wrong. This family was simply too wonderful; the parents were kind and friendly, and the daughter was lively and cute. But how could such a family raise someone like Lin Fan, who was like a devil? Where did his fierce and perverse personality come from?

She knew. Lin Fan's family knew nothing about his second identity and true personality. If they knew, they would definitely be shocked. Should she tell them? As soon as this thought emerged, the intense pain she had endured yesterday instantly flooded her mind. "Forget it, saving my life is more important!"

Not long after, the family gathered in the dining room for dinner. A Demonic Beast had no pressure digesting human food, so Qing Yu could eat normally. During the meal, Lin Fan's mother asked Qing Yu some questions, wanting to know more about her. For example, if she had family and where she lived before.

Qing Yu secretly glanced at Lin Fan and replied that she didn't remember having any family and had lived alone since she could remember. As for her previous residence, she was not familiar with Baiyun City, so she simply told the truth: she had been wandering alone for years, sleeping wherever she went, and finding food herself when hungry. This was her true life after running away from home. She just didn't mention that she was a Demonic Beast who had always lived outside the city.

Lin Fan's parents, however, automatically imagined a young girl struggling to survive in the corners of Baiyun City, sleeping on the streets, and going hungry. It was truly heartbreaking.

"It's okay; from now on, we are your family, and you can stay as long as you like." Lin Fan's mother said to Qing Yu with a smile. Her smile was gentle and moving, making Qing Yu dazed for a moment. This family, they were all too good-looking!

Dinner ended quickly, and everyone returned to their rooms. Qing Yu was arranged to share a room with Lin Duo until an empty room was cleaned out, and then she would move there. Lin Duo was very happy to share a room with Qing Yu, and the two girls left the living room together.

Lin Fan followed behind with a smile, walking back to his room. His sister was innocent and simple, with no guard against Qing Yu. He must protect her well from now on and not let her suffer the slightest harm. Thinking of this, he remembered how his sister used to come home from school with bruises and juice stains on her school uniform.