Seaside City, First People's Hospital, VIP premium ward.
The door to the ward was knocked, and a respectful voice came from outside: "Young master."
In the bed, a boy with a cast on his left leg and a cool royal demeanor, slowly put down the book in his hand. His facial features were firm and handsome, his brows and eyes were imbued with a depth and coldness uncommon for a twelve-year-old.
Right on time, the door was pushed open from outside and the old butler Uncle Chen walked in, bending over and said, "Young master, we've found the child who saved you."
Upon hearing this, a flash of surprise crossed the always cold and indifferent face of Wen Chen. It was a long-awaited moment. "Where is the child?"
Hearing that, the old butler was taken aback. He looked down to find the girl who was supposed to be following him wasn't there. He then turned to look at the door and found a timid petite figure hiding by it.
The child was very small. According to information provided by the orphanage, she was abandoned as a newborn and received inadequate nutrition. She was already four, yet she appeared only as big as a two or three-year-old. Delicate, tiny and exceptionally pocket-sized.
It was hard to imagine, a small child like her could actually save their young master on such a stormy night.
The old butler gently coaxed, "Come in, don't let the young master wait!"
The little child's head covered in fluffy light hair making her tiny face even paler, stared at the old butler with her grape-sized eyes and gently shook her head.
"Ay, what are you afraid of?"
The old butler took a few steps forward, grabbed the little girl's thread-like arm, dragged her into the room, and made her stand facing the sickbed.
"Don't be afraid, our young master is the future heir of the Wen Corporation. You have saved him, and he is grateful. He wanted to see you as he wishes to repay you."
A child of over four years old, she didn't understand what he mentioned.
All she knew was that this place was not the orphanage, there were no caretakers or playmates here. Her tiny body stiffened, her dark pupils reflecting the handsome face of the boy.
On the sickbed, Wen Chen gazed at the timid little girl, the fear in her big, dark eyes was all too clear to him.
Aside from that, her glittering eyes also caught his attention.
It was her. He recognized her eyes. They were like the most brilliant stars, appearing in the terrifyingly desperate night when he was kidnapped and fled to the forest during a thunderstorm. They served as his dawn.
"Do you remember me?" Wen Chen asked her, his tone slow and gentle, deviating from his usual cold demeanor.
His pleasing voice attracted her attention. Her wide eyes blinked, keenly observing him.
There were many children in the orphanage. But such a good-looking "big brother" was a rare sight for her, leaving a deep impression. She tried to recall, and finally, in her youthful, babylike voice, called out to him, "Ge Ge."
Wen Chen was naturally aloof and didn't prefer interacting with children. However, her call of "Ge Ge" inexplicably touched a soft spot in his heart.
He extended his hand - a fair, slender hand - and waved at her, saying, "Come here."
She hesitated for a moment, her little eyebrows furrowing slightly as she looked at his handsome face and then at his beautiful hand.
For the first time ever, he exhibited patience. His thin lips curved into a smile, "Don't be afraid, come over."
At this, the girl’s taut little eyebrows relaxed almost instantly. Perhaps enticed by the elder brother's charming smile, she grinned, displaying small, tiny steps towards him, and placed her small hand in his.
Instantly seized in a warm embrace, the strength from his palm enveloped her little hand.
Accompanied by the faint scent of mint, she heard his deep yet gentle voice validate, "What's your name?"
She looked at him, a genuine expression on her face, "Little white..."
Frowning, Wen Chen didn't like the name. It sounded like the name of a pet.
After some thought, he said, "From now on, your name will be Su Run. I will take care of you."
She seemed a bit slow, staring at her elder brother's handsome face for a while before she nodded, only half-understanding...
From that day on, she moved into Wen Chen's solitary villa, gaining a home, a name, and even a birthday.
Wen Chen doted on her, agreeing to all her requests, whether reasonable or not.
The Wen family gradually shifted from initial shock to acceptance.
Gradually, everyone in the city knew that the Wen family had a girl named Su Run, who was the apple of Wen Chen's eye.
Time moved on, and fourteen years passed.
The petite little girl from back then welcomed her eighteenth birthday.
