Ji Xingyao stopped crying immediately when she heard there was compensation.

Her eyes, large like black grapes, blinked as she stared at his pendant.

The white jade pendant was smooth like cream, had a subtle glow, and absolutely no imperfections.

There were some words on the back.

She made a sound in surprise and took over the pendant, turning it over to read the inscription.

When Qin Morui saw she wasn’t crying anymore, he pointed at the words and explained, “this is my name. My great-grandpa gave it to me when I was born. He said whoever wore it would be the Qin family’s inheritor. Don’t lose it. I’m giving it to you now as collateral. When I have money, I’ll pay you for the shoes. Don’t cry anymore, ok?”

He found a handkerchief from his pocket and gently wiped her tears.

The little girl was so pretty; she was cuter than the other kids in his kindergarten. The way she stepped in front of him as his protector was especially touching.

If only he had a younger sister like her.

“Is this really for me?”

Ji Xingyao was obsessed with money. She only recognized things which were expensive.

While she didn’t know the worth of this jade pendant. Seeing how much Qin Morui valued it, and it was a family heirloom, it must be worth a lot!

As long as she can get money for it.

Ji Xingyao stroked the jade pendant. After confirming Qin Morui was using it as collateral, she was about to put the pendant in her pocket.

In the next second, Qin Morui stopped her. “If you put it in your pocket, it’s easy to lose.”

He took back the pendant and put it on her neck.

The jade pendant’s cord was matched to his height and was a little long. When Ji Xingyao wore the pendant, it fell inside her clothes and was completely covered.

“Great.” After Qin Morui helped her wear the pendant, he looked at the girl who now looked pleased. “Are we friends now?”

“Yes.” Ji Xingyao nodded. As long as he had money, they were good friends!

Qin Morui smiled. His dark gaze glanced at her bare feet, then he bent down. “Where do you live? I’ll carry you home.”

Little Bun lay on his back and pointed with her chin. “I’m not going home. I’m going to my grandparents’ store, that snack shop over there.”

“Snack shop” seemed to trigger something in Qin Morui. His eyes glowed as he ran forward quickly.

He reached their destination at the fastest speed possible.

Little Bun slid off his back and shouted at the entrance. “Grandpa, grandma.”

Very quickly, a middle-aged couple with gentle faces came out from the kitchen. When they saw who it was, the woman wiped her hands on her apron and rushed forward to pick up the girl. She asked worriedly,

“My baby, I told your mom I was picking you up! Why did you run out by yourself? And you’re barefoot! Where are your shoes?”

“When I was playing with Big Yellow, my shoes fell in the drain. This younger brother carried me here.” Little Bun pointed to the person behind her.

“Hi grandma.” Qin Morui answered like a little gentleman. He walked forward with a polite smile.

After he greeted her grandma, he corrected her words. “Not younger brother, older brother. I’m taller than you.”