Chapter 3: Chapter 3 : Xia Ning Chang
The next morning, the little child Shen Xiang saved the previous day woke up, drawn by the aroma of a delicious meal.
The child walked out of the room and followed the scent of the food, drooling as she went.
"Did you sleep well?" Shen Xiang asked with a smile as he noticed the little one drooling at the sight of the food on the table.
Hearing Shen Xiang's question, the child only nodded without saying a word, her attention entirely captivated by the food.
"Come here, it's time to eat." Shen Xiang walked over, picked up the child, and seated her on his lap since she was too short to sit on the chair by herself.
The child didn't resist. She sat comfortably on Shen Xiang's lap, enjoying how he fed her. After feeling full, the little girl got down and started exploring Shen Xiang's house.
"Alright, little one, it's time for a bath." After finishing their meal, Shen Xiang carried the child to the bathroom, where he discovered that the little one was a girl.
Once they were clean and dressed, Shen Xiang took her outside to admire the scenery. The little girl was in awe at the breathtaking view from the hilltop.
After exploring and taking in the sights, Shen Xiang brought the girl back home. It was time to ask about her identity.
"Alright, little girl, what's your name?" Shen Xiang sat in front of her, ready to ask.
Hearing Shen Xiang's question, the girl looked at him with innocent eyes and answered in a soft, unclear voice.
"Xia Ning Chang."
Though her answer wasn't entirely clear, Shen Xiang was shocked to hear it. The name matched that of a character from a novel he had read in his previous life.
"Is your name Xia Ning Chang?" Shen Xiang asked again, still uncertain. When the little girl nodded, he decided not to press further.
And so, Shen Xiang's new life began, now with Xia Ning Chang living with him.
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Time Skip: 3 Years
Three years had passed since Shen Xiang began living with Xia Ning Chang. During this time, Xia Ning Chang followed Shen Xiang everywhere, crying whenever he left her behind.
There was a time when Shen Xiang went hunting because their food supply was running low. Upon his return, he was greeted by the loud cries of Xia Ning Chang.
As a result, the little girl stuck to him like a shadow for nearly a month, seemingly afraid he would leave her again.
"Wake up, lazy cat, it's time to eat. Hurry and wash your face because I've made your favorite meal." Shen Xiang went to Xia Ning Chang's room to wake her up.
Seeing her waking up like a lazy kitten, Shen Xiang could only smile. In his previous life, he was an orphan, so now that he had a younger sister-like figure, he couldn't help but spoil her.
"Brother Shen, hug me," the little girl demanded. She loved the feeling of being in Shen Xiang's arms and curled up in his embrace almost daily.
Shen Xiang could only let out a helpless smile at her antics, but he always indulged his little sister.
"Alright, I'll be waiting for you in the dining room. If you don't hurry, I'll eat all the food myself." After hugging her for a while, Shen Xiang playfully threatened her.
Hearing this, Ning Chang pushed him away and hurried out of the room, afraid that he might actually finish the food. This scene had already become a regular occurrence.