When Yanzi said that, her expression had a hint of coldness that a child her age should not have. It was as if being abandoned by her parents was no longer something that could make her sad.
"Auntie Lu, I heard that you are a doctor." When I grow up, I want to study medicine like you. I will also become a doctor. My brothers will join the army, and I will become a doctor. They will protect the country, and I will protect them!" Yanzi's expression only changed slightly when she talked about her friends; it was her hope for the future.
"I'm not going back either. I'll stay at the welfare institute to accompany Yanzi," one of the boys said. "Yanzi will study medicine, and I'll study medicine with her. When we grow up, we'll be doctors. Yanzi and I will protect my brothers together!"
"You have ambition and loyalty." Jiang Yao patted the boy's shoulder. "Don't you miss your home? Don't you want to find your family?"