Rebirth: Inheriting Millions In The Eighties
Chapter 689 - 687 Will She Agree_1

Chapter 689: Chapter 687 Will She Agree_1

After returning, he took Jiang Miaomiao’s hand, his voice filled with earnest warmth, "Miaomiao, from now on you should focus on healing. Once you’ve recovered, we’ll head straight to the welfare institute to adopt our son and daughter," Jiang Bai promised as he stroked her head.

"You have to keep your word!" Jiang Miaomiao immediately said.

"Have I ever not done what I promised you?" Jiang Bai couldn’t help but gently tease her nose.

Jiang Miaomiao nestled in his arms and laughed, "Yes, yes, you have!"

One year later.

Jiang Miaomiao’s health had almost fully recovered, her complexion rosey and vibrant, showing no signs of her once frail and sickly appearance.

"Ningxing, are you free? Bai and I are preparing to go to the welfare institute to adopt a child. Do you want to come with us and help us choose?" Jiang Miaomiao called Xia Ningxing.

"No problem," Xia Ningxing was idle at the moment and readily agreed.

The welfare institute.

About twenty eligible children stood in line, their expressions obedient yet anxious, their eyes darting towards Xia Ningxing and the others, filled with hope and urgency.

All the children here longed to be adopted.

Seeing them, Xia Ningxing suddenly thought of her own past.

She had been just like that, once upon a time.

Every time someone came, she would try her best to appear well-behaved and sensible, hoping that someone kind would adopt her and she would repay them when she grew up.

Unfortunately, not many people were willing to adopt her.

One reason was that she was too strong and too capable of fighting, which intimidated everyone.

Secondly, wives would always find her too beautiful, worrying that when she grew up, she would seduce their husbands. It was laughable really, how high were Xia Ningxing’s standards, did they think she would just fancy any man?

There were also men who wanted to adopt her, but the looks in their eyes held a strange light, clearly with ill intentions.

So, she eventually gave up on the idea of being adopted and lived resiliently like wild grass.

Suddenly recalling those past events, Xia Ningxing’s heart was indeed filled with many emotions.

It’s much better now, with a father, a mother, brothers, a husband, and a son. If only she could also have a daughter, that would be even better.

Suddenly, Jiang Miaomiao tugged at Xia Ningxing’s sleeve and pointed in a direction, "Ningxing, what do you think about that little boy in the north corner holding the little girl?"

At her words, Xia Ningxing immediately followed her gaze.

She saw a little boy in a grey jacket in the corner of the room, gently soothing his little sister in his arms, his demeanor tender, his features handsome and delicate.

Even from some distance, his sensibility was palpable.

What was more important was...

Jiang Miaomiao voiced the thoughts in Xia Ningxing’s heart, "In this situation, where all the other kids are hoping to be taken away, but he’s just busy taking care of his sister, it shows that he’s not a selfish child. He has love, warmth, and knows how to take care of others."

She analyzed seriously.

She did want to adopt a child alright, but she certainly didn’t want to adopt one who was ungrateful, didn’t know the value of gratitude, and could even turn around and bite the hand that fed them.

How painful that would be then!

So it was essential to really make a careful choice.

"You’re right, this child does look quite promising," Xia Ningxing nodded in agreement, also very fond of the child.

"Right? Right?" Seeing Xia Ningxing’s agreement, Jiang Miaomiao was as delighted as if she had found a kindred spirit, overjoyed.

Afterward, she tugged at Jiang Bai’s sleeve, "Bai, what do you think?"

"I have no objection, as long as you like it," Jiang Bai said, his lips curling with gentleness, his demeanor completely easygoing.

"Then I will adopt him!" Jiang Miaomiao made up her mind, and headed toward the direction of the little boy as she spoke.

"Hello there, little guy."

Jiang Miaomiao bent down and greeted him warmly.

"Ah, hello aunty." The little boy lifted his head, surprised that Jiang Miaomiao had approached him to say hello. He nervously fidgeted with the corner of his clothing, stuttering slightly as he responded.

However, he was very polite.

Jiang Miaomiao’s heart grew fonder the more she looked at him.

At that moment, Xia Ningxing wrinkled her nose, "Little friend, it seems like your sister has had an accident."

"I’m really sorry." The little boy awkwardly nodded at Xia Ningxing and the others, then hurriedly undid his little sister’s diaper, cleaning her skillfully before putting on a fresh one.

"Do you do this often?" Jiang Miaomiao couldn’t help but ask.

"Yeah, everyone is very busy, so I have to take care of my sister myself," the little boy nodded.

His eyes were clear and sparkling, bright and handsome.

His soft, dark hair fell across his forehead, his features under his eyes and brows clear and refined. Although his clothes were worn, they were clean, and if you got closer, you could smell the fresh scent of soap berries.

He was clearly a child who valued cleanliness.

Not like some children who only pretend to be clean in front of prospective adopters, hastily washing their face but oblivious to their greasy hair.

Jiang Miaomiao was so eager she wanted to take him home immediately, so she asked urgently, "Little friend, would you like to come to our home?"

At these words, the other children immediately stared at the little boy with eyes full of envy, jealousy, and resentment.

How could this guy be so lucky!

The visitors of the day, judging by their clothes and appearance, were clearly wealthy or noble.

Especially the one wearing sunglasses (Xia Ningxing), she seemed like some wealthy Madam, exuding an aura that was both noble and elegant.

It should have been an instance of great fortune falling right into his lap, yet the little boy seemed not too thrilled, even hesitant.

Only after looking down at his sister did he lift his head and counter-ask, "Aunty, I would like to, but would you be willing to adopt my sister as well?"

To be honest, he had met many prospective adopters, but this aunty in front of him gave him a feeling of warmth, an urge to become family with her.

But if she was like the others, unwilling to adopt his sister as well, then he would refuse.

It was bad enough that his sister had no parents; she couldn’t lose her brother too.

Otherwise, it would be worse than being a little cabbage left in the field!

Upon hearing this, Jiang Miaomiao couldn’t help but pause.

Oh, had she not expressed herself clearly just now? Hadn’t she said she wanted to adopt them both?

Seeing her suddenly fall silent, the little boy thought she was unwilling.

He couldn’t help but bite his lip, deciding to bargain one last time, "Aunty, if you also think my sister is not worth the trouble, then whatever she costs your family, you can write it in a book. When I grow up, I will repay you many times over, and you won’t have to worry about her dowry when she gets married—I will earn it for her, and not take a single thread from your household."

Would she agree then?

The little boy looked at Jiang Miaomiao with a face full of anxiety.