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“Seele, you don’t need to think about so many things. You should have fun now. After all, this is a rare opportunity to go out and play, and you can see the ‘sea’ that you’ve never seen before.”

"Okay! Seele understands!"

Seele smiled, her azure eyes gentle and tender, revealing endless tenderness, just like the azure sea.

Although he was just a green child, he was like an apple about to ripen, which greatly attracted Qiu Bi's attention.

At this moment, Qiu Bi vaguely sensed Xi'er's feelings for him, but he was too afraid to face it, so he subtly looked away and pretended not to have noticed anything.

Seele is still a child who is still an adult, and Qiu Bi neither wants to nor dares to harm her.

Chapter 122 Adopting Three Girls

The brief period of joy quickly came to an end, and Qiu Bi and Cecilia took the three children back to the Cocolia Orphanage.

Qiu Bi was summoned to the study by Cocolia, while Cecilia stayed in her room packing her luggage.

"Dr. Qiu Bi, thank you and Ms. Cecilia for your hard work these past few days."

"No need to be so polite. Is there something you need me for that you called me to the study?"

Qiu Bi didn't bother with pleasantries and went straight to asking Cocolia.

Cocolia smiled gently, then asked, "I've noticed that Rosalia, Lilia, and Seele have been very close to you and Ms. Cecilia lately. I wonder if you would be willing to adopt these three children?"

"May I?"

"Of course, mainly because these three girls really like you."

Cocolia smiled and continued, "To be honest, after you returned to the orphanage, Seele, Rosalia, and Lilia immediately came to me, saying they wanted to leave the orphanage with you and Cecilia—Dr. Qiu Bi, you should understand what that means, right?"

“Seele, Rosalia, and Lilia want Cecilia and me to adopt them.”

Qiu Bi's words were concise and to the point.

Hearing this, Cocolia smiled and nodded, then asked, "So, which child does Dr. Qiu Bi plan to adopt?"

"Well..."

Qiu Bi pondered for a few seconds, then said firmly, "Since Seele, Rosalia, and Lilia want to leave with me so much, then of course we should adopt them together. We can't let the children down, can we?"

Upon hearing this, Cocolia's smile grew even brighter.

"Then I'll help you with the adoption procedures right now."

"sorry to bother you."

Qiu Bi nodded, sincerely thanking Cocolia.

Cocolia waved her hand slightly in response: "You're welcome. You can provide these three children with better living conditions."

At Rosalia, Lilia, and Seele's age, they should be going to school, but due to the lack of funds in the orphanage, they cannot afford to send the children to school, so they have to stay in the orphanage to learn.

While this measure may alleviate children's educational problems, it is only a temporary solution and cannot completely solve the problem.

After being adopted by Qiu Bi and Cecilia, Seele, Rosalia, and Lilia not only enjoy comfortable food and clothing, but also receive a good education.

Afterwards, Qiu Bi left Cocolia's study and returned to the room where he and Cecilia were resting, where he told Cecilia about the incident.

"Huh? Cocolia agreed to let us adopt Seele, Rosalia, and Lilia?"

Cecilia was stunned for a few seconds, then subconsciously asked a question in return.

Qiu Bi smiled and nodded in response.

"In fact, it was Cocolia who brought it up—she asked me if I wanted to adopt Seele, Rosalia, and Lilia."

“Then… I’ll go tell Seele, Rosalia, and Lilia now.”

"No need for that trouble. Cocolia should inform Seele, Rosalia, and Lilia."

Just as Qiu Bi said, after Qiu Bi left the study, Cocolia took out three files and went to handle the adoption procedures. She also made sure to inform Seele, Rosalia and Lilia.

Upon learning of this, Seele remained surprisingly calm, while Rosalia and Lilia hugged each other excitedly and then boasted about it to the other children, earning them envy.

"Lilia, we have a 'home' now!"

“You idiot Rosalia, of course Lilia knows about this.”

Lilia seemed to have forgotten the joyful embrace just now, and retorted to Rosalia without any mercy.

Rosalia was very dissatisfied with this, but surprisingly, she did not refute Lilia.

Seele smiled slightly, then urged Rosalia and Lilia to go back and pack their bags, and to say goodbye to the children at the orphanage.

The three girls didn't have much luggage to pack; it mainly consisted of photos and items that held sentimental value.

The three girls don't need to bring any clothing or personal items; Qiu Bi and Cecilia will take them to buy them.

Before long, Seele, Rosalia, and Lilia, each carrying an old backpack, waited for Qiu Bi and Cecilia at the gate of the orphanage.

During this time, the remaining children gathered at the gate of the orphanage to offer their blessings or say goodbye.

Perhaps it was the sadness of parting, or perhaps it was the thought of rarely having the chance to meet again, but not only were Rosalia and Lilia depressed, but Seele was also quite downcast.

Therefore, instead of the three girls comforting the children in the orphanage, it turned out that the children in the orphanage were comforting the three girls who were about to leave.

Rosalia and Lilia felt a little better after the children offered their words of comfort, but Seele remained depressed.

Afterwards, Seele rallied and hid the sadness of parting deep in her heart.

Before long, Qiu Bi and Cecilia walked out of the orphanage empty-handed and immediately saw the children gathered at the gate of the orphanage.

The children gazed at Qiu Bi and Cecilia, remaining silent, as if reluctant to part, or perhaps bidding them farewell.

Qiu Bi and Cecilia looked at each other in silence, then smiled at each other simultaneously.

“Children, don’t be so sad—Cecilia and I will come back to the orphanage to see you when we have time, with Seele, Rosalia, and Lilia.”

"That's right, we'll come back when we have time."

Cecilia echoed Qiu Bi's words, giving the children great comfort.

The children's expressions immediately relaxed; although they were no longer as cheerful as before, they were no longer too solemn or serious.

Cocolia followed closely behind Qiu Bi and Cecilia, slowly walking out of the orphanage.

"Dr. Qiu Bi, Ms. Cecilia, aren't you packing your bags?"

"We've already packed our bags."

Qiu Bi's words were pointed, but he did not elaborate.

Cocolia remembered that when Qiu Bi and Cecilia first arrived at the orphanage, they were also empty-handed. Suddenly, she realized what had happened and stopped asking about it.

Then, she dispersed the gathered children, squatted down in front of Seele, Rosalia, and Lilia, whispered some instructions to them, and then stood up and looked at Qiu Bi and Cecilia.

“I will see you off on your final journey.” Cocolia stroked Seele’s hair with a hint of reluctance, then continued, “Dr. Qiu Bi, have you bought Seele and the others’ plane tickets?”

"already bought."

"That's good……"

Cocolia sighed softly, then led the three girls toward Qiu Bi and Cecilia, while she went to get the car.

Taking this opportunity, Qiu Bi squatted down in front of the three girls and asked softly, "Rosalia, Lilia, do you want 'mom and dad' or 'older brother and sister'?"

Rosalia & Lilia: ? ? ?

Chapter 123 Sirin: "This will bring misfortune~"

Rosalia and Lilia didn't understand, but were greatly shocked.

Then, Lilia asked hesitantly, "Big brother, is there a difference?"

Before Qiu Bi could answer, Rosalia cheerfully exclaimed, "I know the answer to this question! Since it's adoption, it must be 'Mom and Dad,' not 'older brother and sister'!"

Lilia glanced at Rosalia sideways and chose to remain silent.

Qiu Bi chuckled and then said, "Then let's have 'Dad and Mom'."

"Rosalia, Lilia, you should change your tune."

Cecilia smiled gently and bent down to kiss Rosalia and Lilia's foreheads.

Rosalia readily changed her address, calling Qiu Bi and Cecilia "Dad and Mom," while Lilia seemed somewhat embarrassed, as if she was not used to Qiu Bi and Cecilia's sudden change in status.

"Big brother... Dad, shouldn't Seele change how she addresses him?"

After much hesitation, Lilia managed to get used to Qiu Bi and Cecilia's suddenly changed identities.

In response to Lilia's question, Qiu Bi glanced at Seele before pondering and replying, "It's because Seele wants 'older brothers and sisters' more than 'fathers and mothers'."

"Huh?! Does that mean Lilia and I have to call Seele...?"

Rosalia suddenly frowned, and continued without much confidence, "Aunt? Rosalia isn't very familiar with these family relationships, after all, she's never had any of them before."

"It's quite rare for Rosalia to be not stupid."

"Hmph! Rosalia is very clever!"

Rosalia proudly raised her head, looking down on people with an air of superiority.

Lilia ignored Rosalia and silently watched Qiu Bi, waiting for his reply.

Qiu Bi didn't keep Rosalia and Lilia waiting for long; he gave his reply almost as soon as Rosalia finished speaking.

"Don't worry about this. Just treat each of you as you see fit and treat Seele as always."

"Huh?" Rosalia stared blankly at Qiu Bi. "Dad, is this really okay?"

"Of course, you have an older sister who is like that."

Perhaps thinking of Bella, who was far away in Academy City, Qiu Bi couldn't help but show a hint of longing, missing not only his daughters, but also Sofia, Alexandra, and Bella.

Rosalia and Lilia suddenly realized what was going on and stopped asking about that matter, instead pressing for details about their "sister".

Rosalia and Lilia were overjoyed to learn that they had many "older sisters" and began to dream about their wonderful future.

"Rosalia, Lilia, once we return to Academy City, you can go to school."

"Huh?! Rosalia doesn't want to go to school!"

"No, that won't do. Rosalia, Lilia, and Seele, all three of you are of school age and must go to school!"