After a brief direct encounter with Qin Wan, the little beggar returned to his previous status, begging every day, circling around the Jiang Family's house, quietly following Qin Wan when she went out, and occasionally fighting with those who dared to intrude on his territory.
Everything seemed unchanged, yet something had indeed changed.
Qin Huai could clearly sense that the little beggar had become restless. He no longer appeared detached, like a philosopher who viewed worldly matters as mere floating clouds. He began to resemble a living person who cared deeply for Qin Wan, and consequently for Qin Wan's children and her sister-in-law Jiang Hui Qin.
When Qin Wan was happy, he was happy; when Qin Wan was worried, he was unhappy. His world comprised only Qin Wan. Sometimes, Qin Huai felt that the little beggar would suddenly rush into the Jiang family house, grab Qin Wan's sleeve, and ask her:
