The radiator in the attic had been broken for who knows how long, there was no trace of heat, and there were no other heating devices.

Lu Nian had just slipped out of the banquet not long ago, having been active outside, so she was still warm when she first came in.

However, sitting here for a long time, a chill gradually crept over her body.

She already had insufficient qi and blood, especially sensitive to cold.

Lu Nian didn’t pay much attention, she just quietly tucked her hands into her sleeves, curled up a bit, and then looked at Qin Si with bright eyes, continuing to persuade him, “I’m very small, I won’t take up much space, and I’m also very quiet.”

The boy sat in the shadows, his expression unclear.

Lu Nian heard his cold voice, “I’m going to sleep, you go back.”

Lu Nian, “…I can sit for a while longer.”

“Go back.” The boy’s attitude was very firm, his face expressionless, and he didn’t answer her question.

He pursed his lips, his gaze sweeping over her slightly pale cheeks and the hands in her sleeves, saying nothing.

Lu Nian didn’t know what she had done to upset him again.

The current antagonist was just a little cub, why was he already so unfathomable?!

But since she had been given the eviction notice, Lu Nian, no matter how thick-skinned, couldn’t stay any longer.

She could only follow him downstairs pitifully.

Qin Si took her back.

He was very familiar with the garden and the way, but he was silent all the way.

When they were about to reach the Lu family gate again, he turned his back to her. “I won’t be here for the next few days, there’s nothing special there, it’s up to you whether you want to go or not.”

Lu Nian’s eyes lit up. “Okay, then I’ll come over for Chinese New Year!”

She hesitated for a moment and asked again, “But if you’re not at home during Chinese New Year, where will you go? There shouldn’t be anything fun outside either…”

The boy didn’t speak, but a mocking smile appeared on his face.

He said softly, “Home?”

Where did he have a home? An orphanage? The attic he lived in now? He had never had a home.

The evening breeze tousled his bangs, and the boy’s face still had a childishness to it, but his eyes were like a frozen plain, mature beyond his years, cold and melancholic.

Lu Nian found it difficult to describe his expression at this moment.

She couldn’t look away, but thinking about his experiences, she fell silent.

From beginning to end, until the end of his life, Qin Si had never really had a home.

Sometimes she would also wonder, if life’s trajectory didn’t change, would he really not make it past twenty-nine? What exactly was the cause of his death?

She had never understood Qin Si, even in his younger version.

She found that she couldn’t understand his thoughts.

He was extremely reserved in his emotions, guarded against everyone, and she couldn’t imagine what he had been through and what he was hiding in his heart.

Lu Nian walked quietly for a while, suddenly remembered something, turned back to wave at the night behind her, and said loudly, “I had a great time today!”

Qin Si had already walked away without looking back, so he definitely couldn’t hear her, but she still wanted to say it.

In the twilight, the leaves rustled.

Although he knew she couldn’t see where he was, when he heard her words, the boy quickly turned his face away.

It wasn’t until her voice faded away, and she turned to continue walking, that he turned his gaze back, silently watching her figure until it disappeared at the end of his sight, no longer visible.

Fool, he lowered his eyelashes, silently mouthing two words.

Freezing is fun?

As the New Year approached, there were more and more people coming to the Lu family, and the chefs at home were busy all the time.

Lu Zhihong and He Tian had social engagements every night.

Lu Nian avoided going if she could, but there were still many people who remembered her.

Even before the New Year, the red envelopes and gifts she received had piled up into a small mountain.

“During this time, everyone’s gifts for you have been placed in the guest room on the first floor.” Lu Zhihong said, “Later, go and open them yourself, see if there’s anything you like.”

He had just finished drinking, his whole body reeking of alcohol, his tie loose.

He waved for Lu Nian to come over, staring at her. Lu Nian felt a little creeped out by his gaze.

Suddenly, Lu Zhihong said, “You’ve grown up so much… Another year older for the New Year. Study hard, be like me, and I’ll give the company to you in the future. Take care of your sister, she’s not in good health…”

Lu Nian: ???

She found that she couldn’t understand what Lu Zhihong was saying at all.

“Sir is drunk.” Zhang Qiuping pulled Lu Nian over, “Nian Nian, let’s go see the gifts.”

He Tian scolded the secretary beside him, “Don’t you know to stop him?” She unkindly supported Lu Zhihong and directed Zhang Qiuping, “You take Nian Nian back to sleep.”

Zhang Qiuping quickly agreed, pulling the still confused Lu Nian away.

Back in her room, Lu Nian had nothing to do.

She didn’t want to sleep yet, so she opened the red envelopes first.

Each one looked very thick. Lu Nian casually opened one, and it was more than all the lucky money she had received in her previous life combined for a year, leaving her speechless.

There were also a dazzling array of gifts, clothes, food, toys, and precious jewelry suitable for little girls…everything was there.

Zhang Qiuping, unsurprised, saw her open a few more red envelopes and asked, “Miss, do you want me to save them for you as usual?”

Lu Nian had her own card where she saved her lucky money from over the years, as well as the pocket money Lu Zhihong gave her.

After so many years, the total had reached a terrifying sum.

Lu Nian is still a primary school student, too young to have any place to spend money.

Even if she wanted to waste money, there was no way she could waste so much.

Lu Nian looked at the numbers on her card, propping up her chin, never expecting that she would ever have to worry about what to do with money she couldn’t spend.

Suddenly, she thought of the dark little attic where Qin Si lived.

But, he wouldn’t accept her help.

Lu Nian suddenly had an idea.

She thought, Qin Si had said that he wouldn’t go back, and then said it was up to her whether she went or not.

In that case, she could say she was cold by herself, so it wouldn’t matter if she moved a few things inside.

“Auntie, I want to go to the mall tomorrow.” Lu Nian put away her card and jumped off the chair.

Because her health was so poor, she hadn’t had a chance to go shopping properly since she got home.

Zhang Qiuping naturally agreed, and the next morning, she called for a car and took Lu Nian and the nanny, Miaomiao, to the mall.

“Nian Nian, do you want to buy new clothes for the New Year?” Miaomiao asked.

She was just over twenty years old and still at the age where she loved to look pretty, so she was naturally very interested in beautiful clothes.

Lu Nian was quite casual about it.

She had too many clothes already.

Being such a young girl and still in school, she had to wear her school uniform every day and didn’t have many chances to change clothes.

However, when she passed by the clothing section, her eyes were drawn, and she suddenly stopped.

“This is all boys’ clothes here.” The salesgirl had noticed this elegant and beautiful young girl a long time ago and spoke very kindly. “The girls’ clothes are over here.”

Lu Nian didn’t look away, hesitated for a moment, and said, “I want to buy for someone else.”

The salesgirl was smart and quickly asked, “About how tall is the person?”

Lu Nian stood on tiptoe and tried to gesture, “About, this tall.”

“Could you describe roughly what style they might like?”

Lu Nian said, “Just warm!”

She remembered that Qin Si’s clothes were all dark, nothing special in style, and, most importantly, so thin.

In the end, although she said it was just warm, she couldn’t control herself and bought two sweaters, several very nice thick hoodies, winter coats, and finally, feeling unsatisfied, added a warm scarf.

Zhang Qiuping and Miaomiao looked at each other.

Miaomiao whispered to Zhang Qiuping, “This…”

Before Zhang Qiuping could finish, she said, “Nian Nian loves to buy whatever she wants.”

Both of them were carrying bags full of things, and Lu Nian was finally satisfied.

Back home, all the things she bought were delivered to her room.

Lu Nian looked at the pile and felt happy about swiping her card, but now she was worried about what to do with everything.

But what could she do?

She remembered Qin Si’s attitude and felt that he probably wouldn’t want anything.

But Qin Si said he wouldn’t be back soon…

The second time Lu Nian secretly went to the attic, Qin Si was indeed not there, and the door was slightly ajar.

Lu Nian struggled to carry up a blanket.

The blanket was the lightest and thinnest one she bought, made of cashmere, with a delicate touch and very warm.

However, the things she had touched, Qin Si would probably be very disgusted with.

It might be better to use it as a rug.

Lu Nian thought worriedly, the attic floor was very clean, probably cleaned by Qin Si himself.

For several days in a row, Qin Si was not there, and Lu Nian came secretly several times.

Her courage grew, so she secretly called a repairman to fix the radiator and brought in two comfortable folding chairs.

She had the clothes washed without hesitation, but hesitated and still brought them over.

“Because I feel a bit cold sitting, I brought the blanket and chairs!! It’s inconvenient to move them every time, do you mind if I put them here?”

“And, someone gave me clothes for the New Year, but maybe they sent too many and sent the wrong ones!! I don’t know any other boys, so I’ll pay you this as rent. Can I come over more often in the future?”

After finishing, Lu Nian felt a little flustered.

Mainly, she was afraid that Qin Si wouldn’t want them and would throw them away and tell her to get lost.

Because Lu Nian had no idea what Qin Si was thinking, she could only temporarily put down the things and sneak away.

Unexpectedly, as soon as she entered the door, she heard Lu Zhihong calling her, saying they were going out.

Lu Nian was confused and was already dragged onto the plane by him.

Shortly after, Lu Zhihong said they would be celebrating the New Year abroad this year.

Lu Nian, “…”