"Mr. Ye... Ye, my home is here."

Qu Tan'er reluctantly let go of Ye Tian's hand, her eyes filled with hope as she looked at him.

Seeming to ask, are you going to leave now?

This girl.

Why is she so scared?

Ye Tian looked at her, and a slight smile slowly appeared on his lips, "Not going to invite me in for some tea or cake?"

"Sure, okay." Qu Tan'er lowered her head, took out a keychain from her bag, not daring to look at Ye Tian.

With a creak, the door opened.

"Sister, you're back!"

A delicate voice called out, and a little girl rushed over and hugged Qu Tan'er's leg.

This little girl was only four or five years old, looking as delicate as a porcelain doll, with big eyes, a small delicate nose, and long eyelashes, making one want to take a bite.

"Sister, who is this super handsome big brother?" The little girl asked timidly, looking at Ye Tian.

"He's a good friend of your sister." Qu Tan'er smiled gently, crouching down as she spoke.

"Really?" The little girl revealed two charming dimples as she smiled, looking up at Ye Tian, "Big brother, welcome to Duoduo's home."

Ye Tian also crouched down, smiling as he said, "Your name is Duoduo? You're as pretty as your sister."

"Thank you, big brother."

Qu Duoduo smiled, her baby voice soft and cute.

"Alright, let's go inside!"

Qu Tan'er opened the door, smiling as she spoke.

Ye Tian walked in, and the word "simple" appeared in his mind—this house was really shabby.

A fan, a table, four small wooden chairs, a bedroom with no decorations, even the television was an old model.

"Mr. Ye, let me help you change shoes."

Qu Tan'er crouched down, her movements very gentle, lifting Ye Tian's feet and putting on a pair of new slippers for him.

Ye Tian looked down at her, feeling his heart suddenly calm down.

What kind of person made her live such a hard life?

Meeting Ye Tian's gaze, Qu Tan'er felt embarrassed and lowered her head, turning around and running to the kitchen, "Sir, please wait a moment, I will cook."

......

On the other side.

Two figures ran quickly towards Qu Tan'er's home.

"Damn, really a bitch... trying to find a man to support and pay off the debt, impossible."

A one-eyed man sneered.

"Brother, should we report to the boss?" A man with brightly dyed hair took out a phone and asked.

The one-eyed man took the phone, dialed a number, and explained the situation between Ye Tian and Qu Tan'er.

On the other end of the phone: "Qu Tan'er brought a man home in the middle of the night? I knew it, that bitch."

"You two, deal with that man! Trying to get rid of me, you're dreaming."

"I want her to obediently become my toy!"

The voice on the other end was extremely sinister, and the two men nodded, saying "Yes."

"Grab the weapons, let's go."

The cold glint of the dagger under the moonlight was exceedingly creepy.

.....

Looking at the steaming noodles in front of him, Ye Tian felt his nose tingle and his eyes sting.

"Do you... normally eat like this?"

"Uh-huh, sister's noodles are very delicious, especially with an egg." Qu Duoduo said seriously.

Her little hand grasped a spoon, her eyes squinted in happiness, a bowl of egg noodles made her feel so content.

Ye Tian lowered his head, seeing his bowl of noodles with two eggs and some scallions, then looking at Qu Tan'er's bowl, which had only noodles and clear soup.

"Mr. Ye... sorry, it's late, I could only make this for you." Qu Tan'er lowered her head in shame, her hands trembling over her stomach.

To pay off the debt, she's always been very frugal, even the eggs usually reserved for her sister.

Ye Tian chuckled softly.

"Here, you two eat." He gently placed the two eggs into the sisters' bowl.

Qu Tan'er looked at the eggs in her bowl, her eyes instantly reddened, tears welling up.

"Big brother, one egg is enough for Duoduo." Qu Duoduo's chubby little hand placed one egg back into Ye Tian's bowl, speaking earnestly.

Ye Tian put it back once more, sighing, "Duoduo, you're growing, you should eat more."

"You too, don't do this next time."

Hearing the slightly scolding tone, Qu Tan'er nodded heavily, her words stuck in her throat.

And so, the three bowls of noodles were eaten in warmth and comfort.

"Now, let's have some cake."

Qu Tan'er opened the cake box, the fragrance of cream, chocolate, and strawberries wafting out.

"Yay, cake time!"

Qu Duoduo's little head laid on the table, like a little greedy cat, clapping in delight.

Afterwards, Ye Tian placed the small candles on the cake and lit them, shining brightly.

"Ready?"

Qu Duoduo was eager, raising her small hand.

"No, there's one more step." Ye Tian's voice turned serious, he stood up and left.

Qu Tan'er looked over, her heart tightened, was he leaving? But in the next second, everything turned dark.

Only the firelight of the eight candles remained, it turned out Ye Tian just went to turn off the lights.

"This sets the mood."

Ye Tian sat down, touched Qu Duoduo's head, the little girl looked at him in awe, "Big brother, you know so much, before we always had the lights on."

"Now... let's cut the cake."

Qu Tan'er's face looked especially stunning under the candlelight.

She picked up the cutting knife, but Ye Tian grabbed her hand and lightly knocked her head, "Silly, haven't sung the birthday song and made a wish."

"Sister, Duoduo will sing for you."

"We'll sing together."

All three faces were full of happy smiles, clapping their hands slowly, the beautiful song began:

"Happy birthday to you.

.....

Happy Birthday to you."

At this moment, Qu Tan'er smiled, she smiled very happily.

For so many years, her birthdays were always rushed, never having the chance to sing a birthday song.

Now, because of him, she had one!

"Don't just stand there, make a wish."

Ye Tian spoke up, waving his hand in front of her eyes.

"Okay." Qu Tan'er nodded, crossing her hands over her chest and slowly closing her eyes.

Ten seconds later.

Qu Tan'er bit her red lips, opened her beautiful eyes, looked at Ye Tian, her gaze dreamy.

"Sister, blow out the candles." Qu Duoduo said happily, dancing with joy, as if she were happier than having her own birthday.

Qu Tan'er leaned forward, about to blow out the candles, when a series of loud knocks sounded on the door.

"Qu Tan'er, I know you got paid today, hurry up and open the door, we're here to collect the debt!!"

"Bang, bang, bang~~"

"Don't think turning off the lights means we don't know you're home, hurry up and open the damn door."

"If you don't open it, I'll break it down!"

A very irritable voice rang out, Qu Duoduo's face turned pale, she clung to her sister, trembling, "Sister, they're here again! Don't go, don't open the door for those bad people."

Qu Tan'er clenched her fists tightly, accidentally biting her lip with too much force.

Why are they here at this time??

"I'll open the door, wait for me."

A cold glint flashed in Ye Tian's eyes as he turned and walked towards the door.

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