Shen Wenru and Li Xiuxia gasped in unison upon hearing Shen Tianxing's words, "What did you say?"
Shen Wenru asked seriously, "Baby, did you really see that bad woman who harms us?"
Li Xiuxia also widened her eyes and murmured, "The person harming us is a woman? Baby, who is that woman? Do you recognize her?"
Shen Tianxing shook her head, then replied to them with Divine Sense Transmission Sound, "Baby doesn't know her, but if I see her again, I'll definitely be able to recognize her."
Shen Wenru and Li Xiuxia glanced at each other.
Shen Tianxing then suggested to them, "Daddy, Mommy, you can take me out more often. As soon as I see that woman, I can secretly tell you."
As soon as Shen Wenru and Li Xiuxia heard this, their eyes lit up, "Eh, that's a good idea. Alright, then it's decided."
Even though Shen Wenru was anxious to catch the culprit, he was still worried about Shen Tianxing being too young and not being able to handle going out often in such cold weather. He asked her, "Baby, can your little body withstand the cold outside?"
Shen Tianxing giggled, "I can! Baby's body is really good now, just like a two or three-year-old child's. Daddy, Mommy, don't worry about me. If I can't handle it, I will tell you."
Shen Wenru nodded and again tenderly reminded her, "Baby, although we're eager to catch this bad woman, we must ensure that everyone's safety is the priority. Do you remember that?"
Acting coyly, Shen Tianxing said, "Daddy, I know."
She used to hear people say that children with mothers are treasures, while those without are like grass.
Now she deeply understood that children loved by their parents were truly blessed!
Looking at the loving new parents in front of her, she silently swore in her heart: she would use all her strength to protect her family in this lifetime, to guard this lifetime's happiness!
Seeing it was getting late, Shen Tianxing reminded Li Xiuxia with Divine Sense Transmission Sound, "Mommy, it's getting late, the guests will arrive soon. You should start cooking, use these ingredients I've brought out. Eating them will make everyone strong and healthy!"
Li Xiuxia pinched Shen Tianxing's little nose gently, chiding and laughing, "I know, I know you're a filial girl, wanting Daddy and Mommy to eat well. My Little Lucky Star, you really move Mommy's heart."
Seeing her mother's happy and joyful smile, Shen Tianxing also smiled broadly.
Shen Wenru, looking at Little Xingxing's brilliant sweet smile and wanting to play with his precious daughter, quickly nudged Li Xiuxia, "Wife, you go cook. I will take care of the child."
Li Xiuxia was reluctant to leave Shen Tianxing, but since the household duties had always been divided with her managing the home and Shen Wenru in charge of external matters, she had to leave the child and head to the kitchen to cook, lest the guests arrive and find nothing to eat, which would be a great embarrassment.
Watching Li Xiuxia walk out, Shen Tianxing covered her mouth with a yawn, feeling sleepy again.
Shen Wenru smiled and asked her, "Little Xingxing, are you sleepy again?"
Shen Tianxing cutely nodded.
Shen Wenru then gently held her and patted her, and Shen Tianxing, feeling very comfortable, closed her eyes and soon fell asleep.
While Shen Tianxing was sound asleep, Shen Wenru stayed by her side, and Li Xiuxia began busying herself in the kitchen.
Once Shen Wenru saw that his daughter was sound asleep, he propped a quilt around her to prevent her from falling out of bed upon waking. Then, he went to the kitchen to help his wife, Li Xiuxia, slaughter a big white rabbit and a rooster.
Just as Shen Wenru finished butchering the rabbit and the rooster, his sister-in-law, Ma Hongying, came over with a piece of pork weighing around two jin, and a bowl of fried peanuts.
She said to Shen Wenru and Li Xiuxia with a smile, "Younger brother, Axia, I heard from your elder brother that you're hosting a dinner for our parents and your elder brother tonight, so I came over to add some dishes to your feast."
Li Xiuxia quickly responded, "Sister-in-law, there's no need for formalities with us. Look, we've prepared a lot of food here: a big white rabbit, a rooster, and fish, all brought back from our trip to the Capital City. Later, sister-in-law, you could bring Tianrui and Tianzhi over with the rest, and we can all enjoy a good meal together and make it a lively gathering."
Ma Hongying placed the pork and fried peanuts on the table without standing on ceremony, laughed, and said, "Alright, I'll bring those three brothers over and by the way, see our Little Lucky Star."
The very thought of seeing her daughter made Li Xiuxia's eyes crinkle with joy, "That's right, with all that has happened since Wenru and I returned home yesterday, we haven't had the chance to take Little Xingxing to see our parents and elder brother. Today is a perfect day to gather together and let the child meet the elders in the family and her older brothers."
When Shen Tianxing woke up again, it was the noise in the house that roused her.
Upon opening her big, bright eyes, she saw five handsome boys standing by the bed.
These five handsome boys were the sons of Shen Wenru's eldest and second brothers—his nephews.
The three eldest young men were from Brother Shen Wenjun's family.
Shen Tianrui, the eldest, had visited yesterday; at fifteen years old, he was in the ninth grade with excellent grades, preparing for middle school exams.
Shen Tianzhi, the second child, was thirteen and in the seventh grade, also with excellent grades, a true academic star on campus.
Shen Tianbo, the third son, was eleven and in the fifth grade. In comparison to his two academically outstanding brothers, his grades were nothing to brag about, and with a mischievous nature, he was always up to no good. Despite frequent punishments from his father, Shen Wenjun, he never seemed to learn his lesson.
The two slightly younger boys were the sons of second brother Shen Wenzheng.
Shen Tianyu, the fourth child, was eleven and also in the fifth grade, attending school in Suzhou.
Shen Tianrui, the fifth child, was nine and in the third grade, also studying in Suzhou.
Having just woken up, Shen Tianxing looked at the row of good-looking boys lined up in front of her, felt particularly happy and joyful, and couldn't help but smile at them with her small mouth, expressing her friendliness and closeness.
She secretly admired them in her heart, "This Shen Family is truly flourishing, not just an empty boast. Look at this array of boys all lined up—it's such an impressive sight!
In the future, as the only little girl, wouldn't she become the treasure in the palm of their hands?
Thinking about it made her feel wonderful!
Heaven had been kind to her after all. Although she lacked parents in her past life, her master doted on and loved her.
In this life, even though she lacked biological parents, her adoptive parents loved her as if she were their own life, treasuring her dearly, and these older brothers looked at her with eyes that told her they liked her a lot too.