Wang Fatty, standing nearby, thumped his chest and spoke with complete confidence.
"Yingzi, if you really want to go to the Capital, we will naturally take you with us. There is no need to worry about anything in the future."
Hu Bayi looked solemn; he also hoped that Yingzi would follow them, as this would give her a much brighter future than remaining in this wilderness.
"Once we reach the Capital, I will first help you arrange your schooling. After all, you are still young, and your education is an essential matter that cannot be overlooked."
"Thank you, Brother Gu, and thank you, Brother Fatty, Brother Hu—um, and Brother San and Little Brother Si."
Hearing that everyone welcomed her, Yingzi’s face instantly brightened, and she addressed each of them in turn with a sweet tone. The others were delighted, but a hint of displeasure flashed in Gu Si's eyes. Why had everyone else become an older brother while he, in turn, had become the "little" brother? It was only because he was the youngest—though Yingzi wasn’t old either, she had at least reached eighteen in nominal age.
Chapter 20