Bad women are always eyeing me covetously.

Holding the terminal in one hand, he could easily jot down things about Xilan's needs in the memo with the other.

After writing down the information, he calmly opened the work terminal number of a lucky female employee.

Looking at Xi Lan, who was in a deep sleep, Emerald lowered her voice and simply asked the other party to prepare a battery and find some books to send to the other little one.

Of course, there is overtime pay.

After adding the last sentence, Jade could clearly sense that the lucky winner on the other end of the terminal immediately became much more excited.

She moved the terminal slightly away from her ear, saying only that she would finish this quickly and then return to the team.

Having finished all her tasks, Emerald finally breathed a sigh of relief and tossed the terminal aside.

There wasn't much work to be done this time, and it's a pity that Ciyu Pawnshop wanted to help. There are very few people who are willing to pay any price for something.

I wiped the sweat off the little guy's forehead again with a wet wipe.

Emerald simply looked at Xi Lan quietly, her expression noticeably softening.

Should we wait until this little one grows up to a certain age, then stay by her side and appropriately teach her some work related to the pawnshop?

Ok.

Although it's a good idea...

But is this really good?

No, no, this child is someone who has only signed a contract with me, so this shouldn't be happening...

Her possessiveness was intertwined with her desire to let her child develop freely, planting a seed in her heart.

When exactly will it sprout?

no one knows.

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Chapter Thirty-Two: I Like the Scent of You

Xi Lan had no idea how long she had been sleeping in a daze.

At least in her dreams, she dreamed of Kafka and the others, whom she hadn't seen in a long time.

It's still that cozy little house, and the familiar [family].

But for Xilan, it was an incredibly terrible scene.

Xi Lan couldn't hear what they were saying at all, and after a while, the little fox couldn't even make out their faces.

don't want...

She reached out her hand, as if trying to grab the few people who were slowly leaving her.

But his increasingly heavy body could only watch helplessly as Kafka and the others walked further and further away.

Xi Lan was unable to grasp the hem of their clothes.

Then he couldn't even make a sound until he was completely plunged into darkness.

The departing figures of Kafka and the others gradually overlapped with the image of their mother who had abandoned them on that rainy night.

A sense of panic welled up uncontrollably.

If it's a nightmare, why? Why won't you let me wake up?

The little fox was curled up, trembling.

Her trembling inexplicably stopped when she smelled the scent emanating from Lady Emerald.

A hand reached out from the darkness and held Xilan tightly in its embrace.

Jade Lady.....

I only have the Emerald Lady left...

Such a thought suddenly appeared in Xi Lan's chaotic mind.

Enveloped by the other person's aura, Xi Lan finally felt a sense of security and hugged that person tightly in return.

Let's say I've entered a deeper layer of the dream, free from the nightmares.

Meanwhile, outside of sleep, Emerald, who had finally wanted to rest for a while, saw that the little guy's condition had obviously improved a lot, and was about to let go of Xi Lan's hand.

But this little guy put his effort into this aspect.

"Being a guardian is really not an easy job."

Jade sighed for once, and finally took off her high heels, lying barefoot and unable to even take off her clothes, and lay down next to Xilan.

He then gently pulled the person into his arms.

Little did they know that the little guy had some strength from who-knows-where, and he simply wouldn't let go of the jade.

The person was so strong that you couldn't tell they were a patient at all.

After finally managing to catch her breath, Emerald reluctantly accepted Xi Lan's overly enthusiastic hug.

Perhaps the medicine was gradually taking effect, because she could clearly feel that the little fox's cheeks were no longer so hot.

Her body was still a little warm, making it even more comfortable to hug. Her tail, which seemed to better reflect its owner's thoughts, had also unknowingly wrapped around her waist.

I wonder if this little guy's tail will grow bigger or longer as he grows up?

Emerald would love to try what it would feel like to have that fluffy tail covering her.

Although thinking this way feels a bit unfair to the little fox who is feeling unwell.

The smiling Emerald showed no sign of remorse, and no one knew what she was thinking about that was so impolite.

Lying in bed makes it easier for her to handle other things.

Even in the warm and comfortable bed, Emerald did not intend to spend her time in such a simple way.

Work waits for no one.

The only downside was that having a little fox in her arms made the jade processing work a bit uncomfortable.

Especially when the other person is still murmuring someone's name in their sleep.

Although I knew I wouldn't be able to get over this little guy's bad habits anytime soon, it was still nice to hear my own little fox murmuring someone else's name like that...

Emerald narrowed her eyes, looking at the poor little guy who was clutching his clothes and looked like he was having another nightmare.

Forget it.

So be it.

Anyway, from now on, this guy will only have me by his side.

As for those Star Core Hunters, those guys who casually abandon children...

She had subconsciously clicked on the bounty page on the terminal.

Naturally, their eyes met those seemingly bewitching gazes.

After observing the jade for a while, I still feel that Kafka's sinister smile suggests she's definitely not a decent person.

No matter what.

They are the little foxes of the Star Core Hunters.

It's hers.

No one can take it away.

Emerald, with her entire back resting against the backrest, naturally glanced over the wanted posters of Kafka and the others.

At least on the surface, they don't seem to care that much.

Well, on the surface.

With her other hand, she gently stroked the little fox's back, like a tender guardian comforting Xi Lan who was having a nightmare.

At least along with this behavior, Jade was muttering to herself.

"Don't let me down, my child."

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But Yelena, after waiting all night, did not see the fox sister come to her house.

She sat on one of the few chairs in the house, hugging her knees, her eyes expectant but also somewhat bewildered as she looked toward the door.

When will it come?

They clearly said they would come today.

But it was already getting dark outside...

That older woman didn't seem like the type to lie.

Did something happen?

Yelena, filled with doubt, even considered going to the place where they met to try their luck.

But the knocking at the door the next second made the young child's eyes widen.

I opened the door with great anticipation.

The fox sister she longed for did not appear to her.

Instead, it was the other woman who had been following her around, barely speaking, and even seemed quite fierce...?

Little Yelena was a little confused about the other person's gender.

Just as she was about to speak, the other person produced several books and several large bags of snacks from who-knows-where and handed them to her.

It seems they didn't consider whether the little guy could lift it, nor did they care about anything else.

After it arrived, all she said was, "She said this is a return gift."