Qingshan Orphanage, Su Bai's life story
Jiang City.
Shen Garden Residential Area.
Villa A.
At the entrance.
"Yan Yan, let's go!"
With that, Su Bai smiled and once again took Xia Qingyan's hand.
It was clear he was truly happy!
If his previous life was included,
He hadn't been back for at least thirteen years!
But he still remembered the location of Qingshan Orphanage very clearly.
It was on a street about 37km from Jiangcheng No. 1 High School.
—If it hadn't been demolished by the demolition team.
In short, it was quite close, but not right next to it.
Heh heh!
[Became the Human Race Great Emperor] + [Found an Empress as a wife]
Grandpa Director would probably be very pleased to know, wouldn't he?
With a thought from his Holy Sense, the two instantly vanished from their spot.
When their figures reappeared, they had arrived at—
[Street 105 of the City, Jiang City]!
...Jiang City.
Street 105 of the City.
Qingshan Orphanage.
At the orphanage gate.
Standing at the entrance of Qingshan Orphanage, Su Bai felt a mix of emotions.
So familiar.
Truly familiar.
It was still the same here as before.
There was no difference from how it was in his memory.
The paint on the iron gate was still peeling, revealing rust.
And on the bluestone wall beside the gate, a slightly old sign still hung, with several clear black characters written on it—
[Qingshan Orphanage]!
Thirteen years, it had been a full thirteen years!
In these thirteen years, he had never set foot on this land.
Of course—
For this life, it had actually only been three years.
Seeing Su Bai lost in thought, Xia Qingyan smiled gently.
She knew that Su Bai's situation was called—
"The closer one gets to home, the more timid one becomes"!
Then she squeezed Su Bai's hand slightly, tightening her grip.
Her gaze was gentle yet firm, as if silently saying:
"No matter what happens in the future, I will be by your side."
Su Bai turned his head to look at Xia Qingyan.
Her eyes were as clear as water.
Carrying a hint of gentle concern and understanding.
Very gentle.
As he watched, Su Bai suddenly smiled.
Then, without hesitation, he stepped forward and pushed open the orphanage gate.
"Creak—"
With a soft sound, the iron gate was pushed open as expected.
Revealing children playing inside the orphanage.
They were just like Su Bai was back then.
Innocent and pure.
One of them saw Su Bai and Xia Qingyan, and paused slightly.
Then he quickly ran into the house, shouting:
"Sister, sister! Someone's here! Sister, sister..."
A moment later... a young, beautiful maiden walked out from the inner courtyard.
Seeing her, Su Bai was slightly taken aback.
Because he knew this woman!
Her full name was Jiang Muyan!
Her nickname: Xiao Yan.
She was his best playmate in this orphanage.
Grandpa Director had found her outside and she took his surname, Jiang.
Seeing Su Bai, the maiden was visibly stunned.
Then a hint of surprise and complex emotions flashed in her eyes.
She quickly walked forward, her voice trembling slightly:
"Su... Su Bai? You... you're back?"
Su Bai smiled and nodded, his eyes also full of emotion:
"Yes! I'm back! Nickname, long time no see."
Jiang Muyan's gaze swept back and forth between Su Bai and Xia Qingyan, finally resting on their clasped hands, a hint of imperceptible disappointment flashing in her eyes, but she quickly hid it.
She giggled, her tone carrying a hint of teasing:
"Hehe, Brother Su Bai, it seems you've been doing quite well these past few years, you even brought such a beautiful girlfriend back?"
Su Bai smiled, not denying it, but instead introduced her directly:
"Nickname, her name is Xia Qingyan, my... fiancée."
When Su Bai said "fiancée," his tone carried a hint of tenderness.
Xia Qingyan smiled slightly and politely nodded to Jiang Muyan:
"Hello, Nickname."
Jiang Muyan also politely responded:
"Hello, Qingyan... sister-in-law."
Although her tone was calm,
A trace of complex emotions welled up in her heart.
Her Brother Su Bai... actually had a fiancée!
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After the three exchanged a few pleasantries, Su Bai finally couldn't help but ask:
"Nickname, where's Grandpa Director? Why hasn't he... come out yet?"
At the mention of Grandpa Director, Jiang Muyan's expression instantly dimmed.
She was silent for a moment before saying softly:
"Grandpa Director... left."
"What? Left? Could it be..."
Su Bai's face turned pale, and a feeling of unease surged in his heart.
Only three years!!
Grandpa Director... had passed away?!
Jiang Muyan sighed and continued:
"No... he just left, Grandpa went somewhere else."
"Brother Su Bai... half a year ago, Grandpa suddenly told me that for some reason, he had to leave here and go somewhere else."
"Before he left, he specifically instructed me, he said... he said you would definitely come back in half a year, and he asked me to hand this letter to you personally."
After speaking, she took out an envelope from her pocket and handed it to Su Bai.
It was clear she had kept this letter with her all along.
So it was well preserved, without a trace of yellowing.
Su Bai took the envelope, his mind blank.
The envelope read "For Su Bai's Eyes Only" in four large characters, the handwriting strong and vigorous; he recognized it, it was indeed Grandpa Director's handwriting.
He took a deep breath, his fingers trembling slightly as he tore open the envelope.
After opening the envelope, he was astonished to find—
Inside, in addition to a letter, there was also an ancient jade pendant!
Su Bai unfolded the letter, and the familiar handwriting came into view:
"Xiao Bai:
Haha! Xiao Bai, by the time you read this letter, Grandpa, may no longer be by your side. There are some things Grandpa has been hiding from you, but now, it's time to tell you.
Xiao Bai!
Haven't you always been curious about where you came from?
And this time, what Grandpa is going to tell you, is about your background!
Regarding your background, Grandpa actually doesn't know much. Back then, you were placed at the orphanage entrance with only this jade pendant on you.
child, Grandpa is not sure about the specifics of your background. This jade pendant might be the only clue for you to find out about your background.
Grandpa knows you've always wanted to know who your parents are, and has always known you harbor some resentment towards them, but Grandpa hopes you won't be too fixated. Whatever your background, you are Grandpa's most beloved child. Grandpa only hopes that you can live safely and happily.
Finally, Grandpa wants to tell you one thing—no matter what happens in the future, you must remember that you are never alone. By your side, you have friends, loved ones, and Grandpa's eternal love.
Take care, Xiao Bai.
Note: Xiao Bai, you must protect this jade pendant at all costs!
—Grandpa Director"
After reading the letter, Su Bai's eyes were slightly red.
He tightly gripped the jade pendant in his hand, his heart a mix of emotions.
"He's gone... Grandpa Director... really left..."
Then Su Bai folded the letter and turned his gaze to the jade pendant.
He suddenly discovered that on the jade pendant, two large characters were engraved—
One side was [Su], and the other side was [Bai]!
[Su] [Bai]!
Together, the two sides formed his name!
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