Chapter 128

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After inheriting her uncle's legacy, Little Grey Rabbit seemed to return to her old life, where she could afford fresh vegetables and live in a cozy home. Soon, a White Wolf and a Leopard appeared, often wandering around Little Grey Rabbit. The White Wolf was diligent, helping Little Grey Rabbit with chores and cooking for her every day, while the Leopard frequently sent her flowers, letting her ride on his back and taking her on adventures, showering her with surprises. Afraid that Ji Nian wouldn't understand, Chen Mo, who hadn't spoken much before, took the initiative to explain, "They're pursuing Little Grey Rabbit, hoping to build a family with her." Before Ji Nian could speak, Little Grey Rabbit approached her. "My dear friend, I'm very troubled lately." She covered her face, appearing quite shy. "The White Wolf is loyal, hardworking, and good at housekeeping. Being with him would probably give me a sense of security." "But I feel so happy with the Leopard. I believe he's the most understanding creature in the world. If I were to be his family, I would surely become the happiest rabbit in the world." Then she looked at Ji Nian, asking worriedly, "Dear Ji Nian, who do you think I should choose?" The loudspeakers of the animal kingdom, sounding like a game console, blared in 3D surround style: "Please help the player, Little Grey Rabbit, choose a family member." Ji Nian: "........." Wait, neither the White Wolf nor the Leopard seems suitable, right? Does the Forest Kingdom not have reproductive isolation? Although she thought that, Ji Nian didn't say it out loud. Under Chen Mo's gentle and encouraging gaze, she pondered for a moment. "Choose the Leopard, then. Aren't you very happy with him?" It was clear that Little Grey Rabbit liked the Leopard; her description of the White Wolf was brief, but she had many words for the Leopard. Little Grey Rabbit took Ji Nian’s advice and chose to form a new family with the Leopard. But soon. Little Grey Rabbit discovered that the Leopard, who had been so good to her before, had changed. The Leopard squandered Little Grey Rabbit's inheritance, spending his days carousing with other Leopards, eventually taking all her wealth and disappearing. Ji Nian: "........." Chen Mo crouched down and said to Ji Nian, "Nian Nian, do you see?"@@@@ "Men who are sweet-talking and good at pleasing people are the worst. They approach you with ulterior motives, and once they get what they want, they'll turn their backs on you in an instant." "In the future, you must stay far away from such people, especially if they have yellow hair." He spoke earnestly, and the concern in his eyes wasn't for Little Grey Rabbit but for Ji Nian. Lowering his eyes to hide the complexity within, when Chen Mo looked up again, it was with a solemn expression. At that moment, the loudspeakers sounded again, asking Ji Nian if she wanted to reverse time to the moment when she helped Little Grey Rabbit make her choice. Ji Nian chose yes. There ‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‍seemed to be a kind of magnetic charm about Ji Nian. Next, Ji Nian helped a Sparrow ostracized by its peers for its different plumage, a stressed-out Seal contemplating suicide due to academic pressure, a Swan unable to continue in its beloved field due to injury, a Mouse bullied by colleagues and scolded by superiors at work, and a Peacock facing racial discrimination after moving to a new village. Various issues encountered in life seemed to find echoes in these cartoonish animal characters. Ji Nian helped them solve their problems as if she were helping a future self navigating countless crossroads. During this time, Chen Mo patiently accompanied her, often sharing many words with her. Ji Nian listened closely, sensing the urgency and anxiety in Chen Mo's words, as if he wanted to instill all his experience into her. 【This situation seems more serious than I thought】 Chen Mo isn’t just suspicious... He seems... Like he's rushing towards his end. ... At the recommendation of the Peacock, they dined at the best restaurant in the Forest Kingdom, where the chef was a cat wearing a chef's hat. It even assured Ji Nian that it didn't shed hair, so she could eat without worry. "Uncle, I'm sleepy." After the meal, Ji Nian yawned. Seeing her eyelids drooping, Chen Mo knew the child was tired. "Let's go back to the hotel and sleep, okay?" Not very skilled in carrying children, he nonetheless held her gently, noting how her face rested on his shoulder, cheeks pressing into a cute fold. Chen Mo couldn't help but use his other hand to grab his phone and take several photos. How adorable. "Uncle, you sleep too." Ji Nian mumbled drowsily, and Chen Mo agreed. They headed to a hotel in the Forest Kingdom shaped like a triangular tree, standing over thirty stories high. Placed anywhere else, it would be a remarkable sight. After swiping their card and entering their room, Chen Mo, though also tired, placed Ji Nian on the bed and had someone come to help her change into her pajamas. Then he walked to the outer room and sat down on the sofa, intending to rest for a bit. However, he overestimated himself; no sooner had he sat down than he fell into a deep sleep. As soon as his breathing became steady, the little girl who had been drowsy with her eyes barely open suddenly opened them, her moss-green eyes clear, devoid of any sleepiness. She sat up, quietly got off the bed, opened the door, and stepped out, seeing Chen Mo before her. She walked over to him and called softly, "Uncle?" The man didn't respond. Ji Nian's expression shifted from innocence to seriousness. She lifted her shirt, pulling out something from her pants pocket—a tiny object no bigger than half the size of an adult's finger: A disposable blood collection needle.

Chapter 128

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