Farming in the Mountains: Max Level Jiaojiao Is Three Years Old Chapter 5

“Since when did your uncle develop such a kind heart? Didn’t he intend to sell you off previously?”

“Father,” Xue Yan finally turned his gaze away and interrupted his father’s words, “Let’s head back quickly. Isn’t it about time to eat?”

Hearing this, Jiang Yue experienced a sudden realization. She absolutely did not want her father to discover anything amiss with her.

The two exchanged glances, perceiving a unspoken understanding in each other’s eyes.

“Yes, yes, yes.” Xue Dafu’s attention was successfully diverted.

“It’s lunchtime, it’s lunchtime. Jiang Yue, you must be hungry, right?”

“This contract of disownment... he can keep it for you. I’ve never been good at holding onto things, but you’re practically half an adult now. You’re that composed and intelligent child, so you’ll definitely be able to keep it for your sister.”

Xue Dafu passed the contract to Xue Yan.

When his father’s attention was elsewhere, Xue Yan discreetly retrieved the heavy bundle of firewood once more and presented the contract to Jiang Yue. He spoke in a low tone, “Keep it safe.”

Jiang Yue responded with a nod.

Xue Yan stretched out his hand. Though the hand of a seven-year-old child was not large, it was still bigger than Jiang Yue’s. He intended to assist Jiang Yue in carrying the bag.

“This isn’t heavy,” Jiang Yue replied.

Xue Yan withdrew his hand and gestured for Jiang Yue to walk ahead.

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“You should proceed ahead; I will help you carry the firewood from behind,” Jiang Yue suggested. She observed his struggle with the weight, yet he refused to set it down.

She desired to offer her assistance. Upon hearing this, Xue Yan glanced at her hands, recognizing that her small hands and frame were insufficient to aid him given his own size.

Jiang Yue remained silent but gently placed her free hand upon the firewood bundle resting on Xue Yan’s back, lifting it slightly.

Xue Yan perceived the burden on his back diminish.

The weight of the small bundle of firewood seemed to have been halved.

Xue Yan fell into a state of quiet contemplation.

If they were the same, then why was she so exceptionally strong…?

Xue Dafu, who was walking ahead with a load upon his shoulder, turned around. Noticing that Xue Yan was not holding Jiang Yue’s hand and that the two children remained stationary, he immediately called out, “What are you two doing? Hurry and take your sister home for dinner. How many times have I told you not to bring the firewood along?”

Xue Yan felt a sense of helplessness.

“I will hold your hand.” Xue Yan did not relinquish the firewood but instead withdrew his hand from it to grasp hers.

“I can walk on my own,” Jiang Yue reminded him.

“I know,” Xue Yan replied with even greater helplessness. “Let’s just give that old man what he wants,” he added, gesturing for her to glance at Xue Dafu.

As anticipated, Xue Dafu turned back once more, his expression etched with concern.

Jiang Yue also felt a wave of helplessness. Then, her head drooped, and she murmured weakly, “Fine, let’s go then…”

This particular path led towards the mountain. It was an arduous trail, yet it possessed a slightly greater width compared to other plots of land. The two children walked side-by-side.

With one hand occupied by holding hers, Xue Yan found it more challenging to manage the firewood.

“You genuinely do not wish for my assistance?” Jiang Yue inquired once more. She sensed an underlying motive behind his insistence on holding her hand; he did not want her to physically support the firewood from behind.

Xue Yan simply shook his head, his gaze not meeting Jiang Yue’s again. He held her small and soft hand, straining under the weight of the overstuffed, worn firewood on his back. His eyes briefly flickered towards his father, who was carrying a load in front of him. Though not elderly, his father had a hunched back. An inexplicable sense of unreality washed over Xue Yan, leaving him momentarily dazed. When his vision finally cleared, he let out a sigh.

He had truly been reborn.