After arriving at Miaomiao's home and having dinner, Wei Ziqi left some questions for Little Tuanzi to do. Then he turned around and left Miaomiao's room, heading towards the study.
The door of the study was knocked. When Lin Yao opened the door, he saw the usually calm and mature Wei Ziqi hesitating outside, his face full of entanglement and uneasiness.
Lin Yao thought the child had encountered some difficult problem. After letting him in, he asked, "What's wrong? Is there something wrong at home?"
"No... it's..."
Wei Ziqi wanted to say it directly but paused. Instead, he asked tentatively, "Uncle, do you believe in rebirth?"
This question froze the smile on Lin Yao's face, and it gradually disappeared. His sharp eyes sized up Wei Ziqi in front of him from head to toe, carefully recalling all the things about Miaomiao in his previous life.
So far, he and Han Shuo, both reborn, were related to Miaomiao. But in the previous life, there was really no one named Wei Ziqi around Miaomiao, not even a classmate.
So could this Wei Ziqi also be reborn?
But even if he was reborn, why did Wei Ziqi come to tell him? They had no connection other than through Miaomiao.
Lin Yao was completely confused and couldn't figure out what Wei Ziqi meant.
Wei Ziqi was a bit scared and trembling under the imposing aura of the silly dad. Even an adult man would feel a shiver under Lin Yao's intimidating aura, not to mention that he was just a naive child.
"Such a fantasy is like all the gods in the sky. It exists if you believe in it, and doesn't if you don't," Lin Yao gave an ambiguous answer. He wanted to see what else Wei Ziqi would say next.
Although Wei Ziqi was a bit timid under Lin Yao's great pressure, he still didn't forget to observe the silly dad's expressions and actions.
When he asked about rebirth, Lin Yao's expression was obviously a bit strange. Wei Ziqi had a bold guess. Braving the pressure, he said, "Uncle Lin, are you also reborn? Or maybe there are reborn people around you?"
"Kid, it can be very dangerous to say some things," Lin Yao squinted his eyes. Having been involved in intrigues for a long time, he couldn't help but think the worst of Wei Ziqi.
"I know. I just want to confirm."
Wei Ziqi also felt the dangerous signal emitted by Lin Yao and heard the threat in his tone. This made him even more certain of his guess.
If Miaomiao's dad was really reborn, it would be easier to communicate with him.
"Are you too?" Lin Yao slightly turned his body. The shadow covered his face, making it hard to see his expression. The child in front of him was very smart. He should hide his identity.
"I heard the conversation between Han Shuo and Shao Rong. They are also reborn."
Wei Ziqi didn't know what Lin Yao's attitude towards the matter of rebirth was. Instead of answering directly about his own situation, he shifted the topic to Han Shuo and Shao Rong.
He guessed that in the reborn life, Han Shuo, Shao Rong and Miaomiao must have had deep grudges. As Miaomiao's father, Lin Yao must be on Miaomiao's side.
Just stating his own position, Lin Yao definitely wouldn't believe him. Wei Ziqi knew very well that Lin Yao gave him a good face only because of Miaomiao.
So he must now align himself with Lin Yao and form a united front.
The best way to gain trust was to join them. A vague answer might confuse Lin Yao into thinking that he was also reborn. In this way, he would be drawn into Lin Yao's circle, ensuring his own safety.
"How did you hear that?"
Sure enough, Lin Yao slightly relaxed his vigilance. People with many ideas always liked to analyze deeply.
In Lin Yao's view, Wei Ziqi told him this news and even risked exposing that he was reborn. He must be on his side and a beneficial person to Miaomiao.
"Last night when I was going back, I heard someone shouting in the corridor. I leaned against the wall and eavesdropped. That's how I heard it."
Wei Ziqi breathed a sigh of relief in his heart and naturally told all that he had heard last night.
Lin Yao clasped his hands together, propped his chin on them and leaned back in the chair. This Shao Rong was a hundred - percent time bomb beside Miaomiao.
As for what Shao Rong said about him framing her in the previous life, it was simply nonsense. If he really knew that Shao Rong had killed Miaomiao, he would have a hundred ways to make Shao Rong pay the price.
Even if he couldn't find evidence of her killing Miaomiao, just the matter of embezzling money and fleeing was enough to keep Shao Rong in prison for life.
There was no need to use such despicable means that he despised to deal with a woman.
The so - called gambling debts and ending up in the dust was mostly self - inflicted by Shao Rong and her mother.
"I can clearly tell you that Shao Rong hates Miaomiao very much. She wishes Miaomiao was dead. But now she is just a child. Before she starts doing something wrong, I can't do anything to her. So, I need you to help keep an eye on her. If she does anything bad to Miaomiao, please tell me immediately. Similarly, whatever you want, I can satisfy you."
"Miaomiao is my friend."
Wei Ziqi frowned and took a step back slightly. The starting point of his actions was simply that he thought his friend was in danger and needed protection. He had no intention of seeking benefits. Even if it wasn't Miaomiao, but Cheng Ruan or Yao Mingxuan who encountered this kind of thing, he would make the same choice.
These three people were all the lights in his current life, and true feelings needed to be repaid with true feelings, regardless of wealth or other external things.
Especially Miaomiao, the little girl who was the first to show him friendliness without pity.
"Sorry, I didn't mean that. It's just that you should be rewarded for your efforts. Even brothers keep clear accounts. I don't think you are trying to get something. I just think I should give something in return. You can also understand it as the mutual help of your friendship with Miaomiao."
Lin Yao let out a low laugh. Wei Ziqi's stubborn and determined look was really similar to Miaomiao's in a certain way. He quite liked it.
"I understand. If there is anything strange about Shao Rong, I will communicate with you in time. Then I'll go and tutor Miaomiao. Goodbye, uncle."
With that, Wei Ziqi was about to turn around and leave. Lin Yao quickly stopped his steps towards the door and said, "Wait. Take this."
"Uncle... I can't accept such a valuable thing..."
Wei Ziqi looked back and saw that Lin Yao had taken out a brand - new smartphone from somewhere and put it on the table for him to take. He was a bit speechless.
Lin Yao chuckled and said, "What are you thinking? Without a means of communication, how can you contact me in time when an emergency occurs? My phone number is stored on it. I will deposit the phone bill regularly every month. You can use the phone privately, but most importantly, use it to contact me."