Collapse? No, this is just everyday life.

Hearing this, Bronya gave him a knowing smile: "Silly boy, of course you should kiss me!"

Squeak, squeak.

The hinges of the iron gate made a series of clattering noises, signifying that this isolated orphanage was once again connected to the silvery-white world outside.

Unfortunately, the hinges soon creaked again, and the door slammed shut, rejecting the cold wind's passionate embrace.

"Dean Cocolia, you're back!"

The aging doorman emerged from the small, warm room, carrying a cup of freshly boiled water. However, upon seeing the small, unfamiliar figure being led by the dean, he paused, thought for a moment, and then went back to fetch another cup.

"Thank you, you've gone to so much trouble. You should go and get some rest too."

Despite being respectfully addressed as Dean, Cocolia looked like a beautiful young woman in her early twenties. Her long, golden curly hair was tied into a single ponytail, and her thick winter clothes concealed her beautiful figure. On her pretty face, her bright purple eyes carried the unique competence of youth.

She released the little girl's hand, took the two cups of hot water, and smiled gently at the doorman she had known for a long time.

The doorman waved his hand dismissively, glanced at the silent little girl beside him, and then returned to his room alone without saying a word.

A moment later, the noise at the door naturally attracted the aunt in charge of the orphanage. When she saw the person, Cocolia smiled and waved to her, and with a simple greeting, asked her to gather all the children in the yard.

Soon, the courtyard, which had been somewhat deserted due to the cold, became noisy.

Looking at these lively and adorable little ones, and some cute little ones surrounding her legs calling her "Cocolia's Mommy," a warm smile appeared on her lips from the bottom of her heart.

After gently patting the heads of the few close friends, Cocolia pushed out the little girl who was already standing behind her.

"Please be quiet for a moment, let me introduce our new family members at the orphanage."

She clapped her hands to attract the little ones' attention, turning her gaze to the group of curious toddlers.

"New friend!"

"Who is it? Who is it?"

"Silver hair is so beautiful..."

After mentioning the name of the silver-haired girl with twin ponytails next to her, Cocolia gently pushed her forward, encouraging her to try to blend in with the children.

Then, she looked around, but surprisingly, she couldn't find the figure she was hoping for among the little ones.

Suppressing her doubts, she gave a few instructions to the aunties, and after confirming that there were no major problems, she led the main person in charge toward the office.

"Where is Yu, that child?"

As soon as she entered, Cocolia frowned and asked.

As if he already knew what Cocolia was going to ask, the supervisor shook his head and said with a hint of helplessness, "She's sick and is lying in bed in her bedroom."

"Get ill?!"

The frown disappeared, and Cocolia asked in a flustered manner.

"It's just a cold from being chilled; the director doesn't need to worry too much."

"It's a cold."

Hearing this, Cocolia breathed a sigh of relief, but quickly asked in confusion, "Although the orphanage isn't wealthy, it shouldn't be so cold that the children would freeze. How did that child catch a cold?"

"This is it~"

The supervisor suddenly burst out laughing, his voice changing completely: "That kid, he's really something!"

Cocolia: "?"

The warm fire crackled and burned, reflecting Cocolia's somewhat puzzled expression.

......

"You mean that brat didn't sleep in the middle of the night and took a blanket with him to go out and look at the stars?!"

Is he sick?!

Cocolia suppressed the urge to curse, her face full of black lines.

"Yeah, wow, they're already doing this kind of thing at such a young age. They'll be something else when they grow up!"

"I think it's just that they have less homework and training, so they're too idle!"

"Can't people just be naturally romantic? At least we won't have to worry about this child's marriage in the future, right?"

"..."

Cocolia rubbed her head and gave up arguing with the auntie supervisor. She knew how much this woman doted on the children; otherwise, she wouldn't have entrusted them to her care.

"Alright, let me tell you about the current financial situation of the orphanage."

Seeing that they were getting down to business, the supervisor's expression turned serious: "To be honest, it's not ideal..."

Then, she explained to Cocolia in detail the various expenses for the little ones recently, as well as the salaries and miscellaneous fees that needed to be paid to the staff of the orphanage. Finally, a worried look appeared on her face, and she sighed and said, "If this continues, our funds will not be able to support us by next spring, and you, Director, are still bringing children back."

"Don't worry, as long as we hold on for a while longer, we won't have to worry about this anymore."

"Ok?"

Cocolia's confident voice interrupted her thoughts, causing the supervisor to look at her in surprise.

A confident glint appeared in the young man's purple eyes, and a faint aura of authority emanated from him.

"You mean...?" The supervisor had a hunch, and his heart began to beat faster involuntarily.

"It's just what you think."

The calm words brought a look of ecstatic joy to the supervisor's face. She kept repeating, "Great, great! Now we don't have to worry about the children."

"Alright, that's about it. I'm going to check on that brat Yu. Honestly, he's so old and still causes me so much trouble."

"Yes, yes, I know you're closest to that child, go quickly!"

Ignoring her supervisor's words, she waved her hand and walked straight out the door.

She's not a saint, so naturally she has her own preferences; as long as the other children don't hear it, it's fine.

"correct."

Just as Cocolia was about to leave, her supervisor suddenly called her back.

"what happened?"

Seeing Cocolia's puzzled expression, the supervisor chuckled and said, "There might be a surprise in the upcoming scene, so be prepared."

"surprise?"

Seeing that her supervisor didn't want to explain, Cocolia didn't care and simply opened the door and walked out.

After navigating the long corridor, she quickly and easily arrived at a door decorated with cute graffiti.

After thinking for a moment, she didn't knock, but instead gently turned the doorknob and went inside.

Since the child is sick, it's best not to disturb his rest.

Although she said that before, when it comes to that child, she is definitely the one with the softest heart.

The room was quite quiet, with only the crackling of the firewood in the fireplace providing a soothing warmth and sound.

Her gaze naturally shifted to the bed, and when she saw the small figure lying on its side, fast asleep, Cocolia could no longer hide the tenderness on her lips.

She tiptoed to the bedside, her sharpness towards outsiders gone, leaving only endless tenderness for her sleeping child.

Her short black hair was fairly neat, and her cute little face, even in sleep, had lost its usual mischievousness, making Cocolia unable to resist reaching out her slender fingers and tapping her still somewhat chubby cheeks.

Her complexion was rosy, and she was sleeping peacefully, so it seemed that her cold had gotten much better.

Noticing him shaking his little head in his sleep, Cocolia couldn't help but chuckle.

Suddenly, her smile vanished as she sensed something was amiss.

Why is this blanket so bulging? Is this child really that fat?

still......

Thinking this, Cocolia gently lifted a corner of the blanket, and soon, the sight inside made her gasp.

There, the little boy was holding a little girl with short, bluish-black hair tightly in his arms. The girl looked petite and cute, and her eyes were red as if she had been crying. She was sleeping peacefully and affectionately in the little boy's arms.

But if that were all, there were two other adorable little heads, one pink and one blue, perched on his back, looking very close.

Cocolia's face visibly darkened.

Suddenly, she remembered the surprise her supervisor had reminded her of before she left.

"hehe......"

A faint, cold laugh filled the air, and Cocolia's gaze sharpened as she looked at the boy.

This kind of surprise is better left unseen!

Soon, she raised her hand to the boy.

......

"Brother, does it still hurt here?"

Seele, the cute little girl with short black and blue hair who was in the boy's arms just now, is now lying by the bed, looking sadly at the boy lying on the bed.

The two behind them were Rosalia and Lilia, who had quickly fled when they sensed things were going badly.

That soft, sweet voice made the boy, who was about to cry out in pain, immediately shut his mouth, his face flushed, his teeth clenched, and he looked indignant.

I was sleeping soundly when I was suddenly beaten up. Who could stand that?

"That old woman, I'll definitely get my revenge when I grow up!"

Upon hearing this, Seele's face immediately turned flustered. She quickly grabbed her brother's arm, her timid voice rang out again, "Don't say that to Mother Cocolia, she'll be angry..."

If he gets angry, my brother will get beaten again.

"You think I'm afraid of her?!"

Children who are barely grown up are the most fearless, completely unaware of the vast difference between adults and children. A little boy named Yu immediately wanted to get up and practice a set of wild punches, but unfortunately his bottom hurt too much and he had to give up.

Noticing her brother gasping for breath in pain, Xi'er leaned closer and reached out her little hand to grab his bottom: "Brother, let Xi'er rub it for you. I've heard the aunties say that rubbing a sore spot will make it feel much better."

"no!"