180: I have a younger sister

Hearing Lin Zifeng's answer, the couple breathed a sigh of relief while simultaneously looking at Li Yuan.

Zhang Chunhua asked with a look of anticipation, "Xiao Yuan, your uncle and I want to take you in as our goddaughter. I wonder if you're willing?"

Li Yuan's expression was somewhat nervous, her hands rubbing the hem of her clothes. "I, I, I..." For a moment, she was speechless.

"Xiao Yuan, if you're unwilling, we won't force you. We'll still be like before; it won't affect our relationship."

"You don't need to worry about this matter at all."

Lin Jiahua felt a bit disappointed in his heart, but he still spoke with an unchanging expression.

Hearing what Lin Jiahua said, Li Yuan hurriedly stood up. "Uncle, Auntie, how could I be unwilling! In my heart, I'm ten thousand times willing. It's just that I feel... I feel I'm not worthy."

"Xiao Yuan, what's there to be worthy or unworthy? As long as you're willing, kowtow to Mom and Dad, and we'll be a family."

"My parents will be your parents from now on, and I will be your older brother."

Lin Zifeng saw Li Yuan's nervousness and what she was thinking, so he spoke up to persuade her.

Hearing Lin Zifeng's words, Li Yuan hesitated slightly before kneeling directly on the ground.

While kowtowing, she said, "Greetings, Godfather, Godmother, and Big Brother."

Lin Jiahua and Zhang Chunhua quickly stepped forward to help Li Yuan up from the ground, their faces beaming with the smiles of having their wishes fulfilled.

"Good daughter, there's no need for this. Hurry up and sit down to eat!"

Zhang Chunhua said while helping her sit down.

"Your Godmother is right. From now on, you are our daughter, and we are a family. Let's continue eating."

Lin Jiahua said kindly while patting Li Yuan's shoulder.

"Xiao Yuan, from now on, you are my younger sister. It's a bit sudden, and I didn't prepare a gift, but I'll definitely make up for the meeting gift later."

While speaking, Lin Zifeng reached out and rubbed Li Yuan's head.

"Godfather, Godmother, Big Brother, I've had no parents since I was a child. I've only lived with my grandmother."

"Although my grandmother is very good to me, I have never felt the love and care of parents."

"Now, not only do I have a Godfather and Godmother, but I also have an older brother. I'm truly so happy."

As Li Yuan spoke, tears flowed down uncontrollably.

Zhang Chunhua distressedly pulled Li Yuan into her arms, wiping away her tears while saying, "Be good, Xiao Yuan, let's not cry anymore."

"Godfather, Godmother, and your brother will all cherish you from now on. Don't be sad anymore."

"Godmother, I'm not sad. I'm more than happy right now! I'm just too happy; these are tears of joy."

Li Yuan said happily.

"Mom, Xiao Yuan, let's eat first! Otherwise, the food will get cold."

While speaking, Lin Zifeng picked up a chicken leg and placed it in Li Yuan's bowl.

"Come, Xiao Yuan, let's listen to your brother and eat first."

Zhang Chunhua helped Li Yuan up and placed the chopsticks in her hand.

Li Yuan agreed and said while eating, "Brother, I know you are our county's County Head."

"Now that I've been adopted into the family, people won't say I'm clinging to wealth and status or have ulterior motives, right?"

"You little girl, where do all these thoughts come from? So what if I'm the County Head? Aren't I just like you, needing to eat, drink, and sleep?"

"I've wanted a younger sister for a long time, and now my wish is finally fulfilled. I'm very happy, so don't have too many misgivings."

"From now on, just treat this place as your own home and treat me as your biological brother."

Lin Zifeng knew that Li Yuan had no parents since childhood, resulting in strong self-esteem and relative sensitivity, so he spoke to comfort her.

"Xiao Yuan, your brother is right. Don't have such thoughts in the future. Since we've acknowledged the relationship, we are one family."

"Before you two came back, I had already tidied up the spare room. The bedding and other daily necessities are all brand new."

"When school starts next year, you won't need to live on campus anymore. You won't be a boarding student."

"Godmother, is this appropriate? I go to school so early every day; won't I be a burden to the family?"

Li Yuan hesitated.

"What's inappropriate about it? I have to go to work early every day, and so does your brother."

"Your Godmother has to wake up early every day to cook anyway. With you living here, it's just one more person eating."

Lin Jiahua hurriedly persuaded her.

"Xiao Yuan, just listen to Mom and Dad. When the time comes, I'll buy you a new lightweight bicycle, and you can go to and from school with our Teacher Lin."

Lin Zifeng said with a smile.

Seeing the three of them care for her so much made Li Yuan feel the warmth of a home, so she nodded with red eyes.

The family happily finished dinner, tidied up together, and then sat on the sofa in the living room to continue chatting.

"Godfather, Godmother, winter break has started, so I have to go home tomorrow."

"My grandmother is still waiting for me at home. She's very lonely by herself, so I want to go back and keep her company."

Li Yuan spoke her mind.

Zhang Chunhua held Li Yuan's hand while saying, "Xiao Yuan, it wasn't easy for your grandmother to raise you all by herself."

"Your filial piety is right; I support your decision."

"But Godmother wants you to stay for one more day. Tomorrow, Godfather and Godmother will take you to buy some clothes. The day after, your Godfather and I will also return to the countryside."

"We'll drop you off at Xiangyang Town first and visit your grandmother. We must tell her about the adoption and get her consent."

"Godmother, I have enough clothes to wear. There's no need to spend money."

Li Yuan said quickly.

"Xiao Yuan, just listen to your Godmother. It just so happens that I'm off tomorrow too, so the four of us can go shopping together."

"Your Godfather and I will be the attendants for you two beauties."

Lin Zifeng said with a face full of smiles.

"Brother, you are a grand County Head. Aren't you afraid of being seen and laughed at by acquaintances for being an attendant for Godmother and me?"

Li Yuan said somewhat playfully.

"What's embarrassing about being an attendant for my own mom and sister?"

"I actually wish more people knew that I have a younger sister!"

Lin Zifeng said from the bottom of his heart.

"Daughter, your brother is the County Head at work, but at home and during his time off, he's my son and your brother."

"Let him carry the bags for us tomorrow."

Zhang Chunhua said, patting Li Yuan's hand.

"Hahaha, then it's settled. It's getting late; let's rest early."

"Lao Zhang, go prepare the daily necessities for our daughter and arrange for her to rest!"

Lin Jiahua laughed heartily and said. He had long wanted a precious daughter, and now his wish was finally fulfilled; he was genuinely happy.

Zhang Chunhua agreed and led Li Yuan by the hand toward the bedroom prepared for her.

Lin Zifeng and his father smiled at each other and returned to their respective bedrooms.

The night passed in silence. The next morning, Zhang Chunhua made a sumptuous breakfast, and after washing up, they all sat at the dining table.

The family finished breakfast with laughter and conversation, and Li Yuan, very sensible, went to the kitchen to help Zhang Chunhua.