Genshin Impact: I, the Winter's Executor, am forced to work.

During meals

Tatiana sat alone in a corner of the canteen, where the food was the familiar stew, with very little meat.

"Hi~ wait, is this all you're going to eat? Capitalist... that guy isn't a great person, but... hey? Where are you going?"

Qin Ye had just sat down next to the little girl when she quickly stood up and moved to another seat.

"Oh dear, Dennis has younger siblings he can't handle."

Laughter from his friends could be heard.

"Don't forget that when you first came to this wretched place, you weren't much better off than her."

The teasing laughter stopped instantly.

"Really... all you do is mock me, this great philanthropist." Qin Ye scratched his head, picked up his tray, and chased after him.

-

"Sigh..." Tatiana returned to her bedroom, quietly hugging the somewhat tattered teddy bear, feeling a pang of regret. After all, it was the last memento her father had given her.

She smoothed her hair again, reminiscing about the days when her mother would style her hair.

"Well..."

Pain returned from all parts of her body, causing her to involuntarily curl up.

The side effects of the medication would recur every night, tormenting her body.

A thought I had never considered before inexplicably arose in my mind.

"If only Dennis... that man would bother me at this time too."

As she pondered these thoughts, she inexplicably drifted off to sleep.

"Phew..." Qin Ye leaned against the door of Tatiana's bedroom and breathed a sigh of relief.

But the next day, when the little girl woke up and went to the hall of the fireplace house, she did not hear that somewhat annoying voice.

For some reason, she began to panic and searched aimlessly in the hall.

"Are you looking for Denise, little sister Tatiana?"

The little girl remembered the name of the curly-haired girl in front of her—Yulia.

But that doesn't matter, she retorted anxiously, "No, no, I just came here for a walk."

"Hehe." Yulia covered her mouth and chuckled. "You've been here for a while now. Dennis has some income, so he goes out from time to time to buy some candy or toys to share with the younger siblings at Hearth House. Don't worry, he'll usually be back within a day."

Tatiana breathed a sigh of relief: "Thank you."

I feel empty inside...

She sat alone in a corner again, not playing with or talking to anyone, just silently waiting for the annoying boy to return.

But to my surprise, this wait lasted for almost a week.

"Hey! This took quite a while. How have you all been?"

Qin Ye looked around and, seeing that nothing too serious had happened, took some snacks from the cart and went to Tatiana's side.

"Little sister Tatiana, have you missed me?"

To the boy's surprise, the other boy, whose head was buried in his knees, actually nodded for the first time ever.

"Look at the gift your brother bought, do you like it?"

Tatiana looked up at the snacks dangling in the other person's hand, her expectant gaze dimming: "I don't really want to eat them right now, you go ahead and do your work."

"Are you really alright?" Qin Ye leaned forward to ask.

"It's nothing, I have some things to think about."

"Huh? Something wrong? Tell me, I'm the best at giving psychological counseling to others."

Her slender hand clenched into a fist and she punched Qin Ye hard.

"Haha..." The boy chuckled awkwardly, then got up and left.

why?

The little girl rested her head on her knees, tilting her head to look at the receding figure.

I know perfectly well... that thinking this way is wrong.

She picked up the snacks from the ground, stared at them blankly, and remained silent.

But I really hope that I am the most special person to him.

Even though he treats me so well, I can't help but have these willful and annoying thoughts, wanting to possess the most of his care and love.

She shook her head.

He had a good relationship with every child in the Fireplace House, and they must have all gone through unspeakable pasts. Well, let me think about it and have some hope... surely that's alright?

She sat alone in the hall until the sun had completely set and the moon was high in the sky. A distinct pain came over her, and she finally came to her senses and went to her little house.

But when she got to the door, she found that it was not closed tightly, but left a crack, and the fireplace inside was burning brightly.

She cautiously pushed open the door, only to find a boy sitting at the table, holding her Mr. Bear in one hand and a needle and thread in the other, his movements somewhat rough, as if he were stabbing someone with a knife.

The needle is inserted directly into one side of the tear and then extends from the other side to gradually suture the opening.

Although the action was a bit off, the doll's restoration work went surprisingly smoothly.

"Dennis?"

"Huh? Oh crap." The boy, turning his head, lost control of his strength and pricked his own finger with a needle, uttering a sentence the little girl couldn't understand.

"Tatiana, come here."

Qin Ye first put the doll aside and took out a bottle that looked like candy from his pocket.

This was what he got from participating in the Doctor's short-term experiment, but to be honest, he didn't want to go again, even though that man, who was probably thinking something, was quite patient with him.

Do you believe your brother?

Tatiana sat on the bed, clutching her aching chest, and nodded.

"Take one of these every day. This is a month's supply. I'll get you more after you finish this one."

The little girl nodded as if she understood but not quite.

She wasn't worried about the other party harming her. One reason was that she didn't feel the same strangeness she had when communicating with the dean here, and the other was... if he also had ulterior motives towards her... then there probably wouldn't be anything in the world she could still cherish.

She reached out and took the 'candy', then popped it into her mouth and swallowed it.

At first, she didn't feel anything, but soon a burning sensation emerged from her stomach, which quickly spread to her limbs, relieving her pain.

Are you feeling better?

Tatiana tugged at the boy's sleeve, lowered her head, and whispered, "It still hurts a little. Can you talk to me?"

"Of course you can."

Qin Ye helped the little girl lie down on the bed, covered her with a blanket, and then sat in a chair with a smile, silently listening to her tell her story of the past...

Qin Ye's smile vanished completely when she started talking about her father, Anna's grandmother, and her mother.

He reached out and stroked the little girl's forehead: "Your hair is a bit messy, let me comb it for you. Then get a good night's sleep, and I'll sew the doll back together for you."

Tatiana stretched her small hand out from under the covers and took the boy's little finger with some worry: "What if... Brother Dennis disappears too?"

"No." Qin Ye smiled and helped the girl up, using a comb to smooth her soft hair. "I assure you, even against the Seven Gods, your brother will be the better one."

"Really?"

"Of course, as proof of our agreement, I'll tell you a secret that I've kept buried in my heart for a long time."

"Ok!"

"My brother's real name is Qin Ye. From now on, Tatiana can call me by that name."

"Qin...Ye?"

Although she had never heard of such a name before, the little girl knew that the person in front of her would not lie to her.

Because in her heart, he was already her only and most important person.

With Qin Ye's help, the little girl fell asleep peacefully, and the boy's gentle expression froze instantly, his hands clenching tightly.

Yev...Greni!

(Two years later)

The two of them were once again in the same state in the small house.

However, Qin Ye wore an expression of relief.

Dean Ren, you've schemed and plotted, thinking no one would dare disobey you.

Unbeknownst to you, a child you've always looked down upon and wanted to exploit suddenly gained access to your most important social connections, leading you to die in the most undignified and painful way. In your heart...

What kind of resentment would it carry?

I have completely destroyed the dreams you've strived for throughout your life...

The day I become the CEO, I will visit your grave and offer you a pot of fine wine.

-

(After the children of the fireplace family joined the army)

With his savings from the past few years, Qin Ye and Tatiana bought a small house near the orphanage. Although it was somewhat dilapidated and simple, it was exceptionally cozy.

On the recommendation of the Doctor and the Girl, he participated in the competition for the position of Executive Officer.

"Brother Qin Ye, my hair is messy..."

Tatiana threw herself into Qin Ye's arms, rubbing against his clothes as if she were being affectionate.

"Alright, alright, I'll comb Tatiana's hair neatly now."

The little girl had repeatedly resolved to find herself again in this gentle embrace, but she underestimated her attachment to her brother and was unable to adjust each time.

Moreover... even though she kept reminding herself, she still enjoyed this comfort zone and was unwilling to step out of it.

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