When Yan Feng found Chen Xi, the little girl was crouched on the ground hugging her knees, her head lowered, trembling and too scared to move.

Seeing this, the man felt a pang of guilt in his heart, and slowed his pace slightly. He crouched down in front of Chen Xi and gently said:

"Little Xi?"

The girl in front of him was like a startled bird, frightened by his voice, she fell directly to the ground. In the dim room, the weak light shone on her stunning face, turning it into a pale shade of helplessness.

The young girl half-lay there, looking at the newcomer. Her eyes were first filled with panic and resistance, then with some disbelief. She almost trembled as she reached out to touch the man's face, trying to confirm his identity.

This series of expressions made Yan Feng's heart ache, and even his voice became much gentler:

"Little Xi... it's me..."

"I'm sorry... I came late... let's go home together..."

At this moment, recognizing Yan Feng, Chen Xi could no longer suppress the fear in her heart. She threw herself into the man's arms, crying with immense grievance:

"Where did you go... Uncle... I've been waiting for you here for so long..."

"Didn't we agree? Why did you leave me alone... I thought you didn't want me anymore... I was really so scared, so scared..."

"I'm begging you... please... I'll be good, do laundry, cook, sweep, mop, I can do anything, I'll do anything, just don't leave me... please..."

Her cries were like the wails of a cuckoo, each word like blood, piercing through Yan Feng's heart, causing a soul-deep pain.

"I'm sorry... really sorry..." The man stroked the young girl's still trembling little head, filled with guilt: "There won't be a next time... never again... I will never leave you alone again..."

Whether it was disbelief or the grievance of being deceived, the more comforting words the man said, the more fiercely the young girl cried, and the tighter she held on.

He could only keep repeating his comforting words, tirelessly.

Eventually, even the staff dressed in various costumes came over, a group of "zombies," "ghosts," and "skeletons" gathered there, staring at each other, not only feeling depressed but also getting a hefty dose of public display of affection.

And when they walked out, it was still the same scene.

A group of terrifying creatures walked out with gloomy faces, followed by Yan Feng carrying Chen Xi, who was too scared to walk.

Such a bizarre scene left many passersby stunned.

Especially Yan Feng, tall and handsome, walking among the monsters, exuding an aura that made it seem as if a thousand troops would avoid him. He even kept his head down, constantly asking about Chen Xi's condition out of concern...

It was like a scene straight out of a sweet romance novel!

But regardless, the two who had planned to spend the whole day playing ended up going home early by noon.

So...

"Little Xi, is there really nothing else you want?"

Sitting by the bed, Yan Feng curiously asked, "I took a day off today just to spend time with you. Are you satisfied with just playing for a morning? Don't you want anything else?"

At this moment, Chen Xi was lying on the bed, her face still pale. Her small hand clutched the man's hand tightly, as if holding onto a lifeline, unwilling to let go for even a moment.

"No need..." She attempted to show a somewhat pitiful smile, comforting him: "Mom never took me to an amusement park. When I was little, I envied other kids who could go with their parents. Being able to go once now is already enough for me."

Yan Feng liked hearing this.

Because at least, she saw him as a father-like figure, rather than just a man.

This made him think of a possibility.

Could it be... that Chen Xi doesn't actually like him, but just feels a sense of reliance on him, mistaking it for romantic feelings?

It's possible, but unlikely...

The man thought, looking at the young girl's small hand still gripping his own, he sighed and remained silent.

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Perhaps because she was scared or tired from playing all morning, in Yan Feng's company, Chen Xi soon fell asleep.

"Little Xi?" "Little Xi?"

Yan Feng called softly, and seeing no response, he finally breathed a sigh of relief, looking at the young girl's peaceful sleeping face, he couldn't help but show a helpless smile.

He tried to separate the small hand that was gripping him, it took some effort, but he eventually succeeded.

Looking at the red marks on his wrist, the man couldn't help but sigh again...

He quietly left the room, gently closing the door. After a muffled sound, no one noticed that the young girl who was supposed to be peacefully asleep on the bed was curling her lips into a strange smile.

Meanwhile, outside the door.

Yan Feng returned to his room, took out his phone, and looked at the recent call records. After thinking for a moment, he finally called one of the unfamiliar numbers.

The call was quickly connected, and the man politely asked: "Hello? Is this Dr. Li? Yes, it's me, Yan Feng, we talked on WeChat before."

"Uh-huh... yes... so do you have time soon?"

"Okay... then please send me the address, and I'll bring the child to see you tomorrow, is that alright?"

"Yes, okay..."

Putting down the phone, Yan Feng let out a long breath, looking at the scenery outside the window, feeling as if everything was slowly getting better.