Expedition to Europe

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Not long after, the children were all dressed up and appeared in the living room.

The living room suddenly became lively.

These children looked eight or nine years old, but in fact they were already eleven or twelve years old. Their nutritional status was very poor, which affected their physical development.

The boys were all in military uniforms, and the girls were all wearing Misha's clothes.

There were six boys and three girls in total.

"Sir, thank you very much. I don't know how to express it. If possible, please accept our loyalty." It seems that they have discussed it. Standing in the living room, Heyman spoke on behalf of everyone.

In the early 20th century, Europe still retained some of the customs of feudal society. The noble families of this era still retained their own butlers and servants. Although the official status of these servants was citizens, they were actually the same as the servants in feudal society.

"Also, there is me!" Hearing Heyman say this, Geraldine struggled to break free from Anne's arms and stand with Heyman and others.

Anne hugged Geraldine tightly, waiting for Qin Zhiyuan's response.

"No, I don't need you to do this. If you want to repay me, then growing up healthy and happy and becoming a useful person to society is the best way to repay me." Qin Zhiyuan was not singing high-sounding words. As a former orphan, Qin Zhiyuan saw Geraldine and Heyman as his own brothers and sisters.

Hearing Qin Zhiyuan say this, the children became agitated, and the two little girls were even more tearful. They were all street children, and they didn't know how long they had been wandering. They were afraid of being abandoned and afraid of leaving here to wander again. In order to have a home, they were willing to sell themselves into slavery.

"Sir, please accept our insignificant sincerity. This is all we have now." Heyman stopped the children's commotion with a stern look and insisted on his proposal.

"This is impossible. It's the 20th century now, and there is no such thing as loyalty." Qin Zhiyuan has his own bottom line in his heart. His generation can be gray or dark, but Qin Zhiyuan hopes that his next generation will be sunny, whether they are children from the East or the West.

"Qin, if you want, you can adopt them as your adopted sons." Mary made a suggestion.

Adopted sons, which means something similar to the Eastern "godson", definitely does not mean "goddaughter".

"Oh my God, Qin is not married yet, is there going to be so many adopted sons all of a sudden?" Julie felt bad, she didn't want to have so many adopted sons all of a sudden.

Anne glared at Julie fiercely, blaming Julie for her outspokenness.

"How about this, Qin, you can be their godfather." Foch made a feasible suggestion.

Godfather, not the "Godfather" in novels and movies, but the real godfather. The original meaning of godfather refers to the person who gives the name of a baby or young child when he or she is baptized and guarantees to take on his or her religious education. As time goes by, the meaning of "godfather" is further elaborated, and those who leave their names in Christian history will be honored as godfathers.

Foch's proposal refers to the godfather in the original sense, which is equivalent to letting Qin Zhiyuan act as the guardian of these children to some extent.

"This is a good idea. Are you willing?" Qin Zhiyuan also has an identity as an "angel". It is most appropriate for him to be the "godfather" of these children.

"Dad..." Geraldine rushed over with tears in her eyes, hugged Qin Zhiyuan and cried loudly.

"Father!"

"Dad!"

The children all changed their way of addressing Qin Zhiyuan. They were all very excited. From today on, they finally had a firm protector in this world.

"Father" and "Dad" have special meanings in Christianity. "Dad" is generally only used to address the Pope, while father has a wider scope of application. Ordinary Christians can address clergy, such as the dean of the monastery, the cardinal and the regional bishops, as "father".

As for why the children call Qin Zhiyuan "Dad", it is probably because in their young hearts, Qin Zhiyuan's status is equivalent to that of the Pope.

"Be good, don't cry, you will become a little cat if you cry again." Qin Zhiyuan clumsily coaxed Geraldine.

Being called "Dad" for the first time in his life, Qin Zhiyuan developed a very special feeling for these children. Although this feeling has no blood relationship, it feels just as strong and powerful, so much so that Qin Zhiyuan's hands tremble slightly.

A sad drama is being played in the living room. Pierre picked up Julie's sister and everyone finally arrived. Julie's sister-in-law is now staying with her parents. Julie's eldest brother has died and they have no children. Now Julie's sister-in-law is single again.

Julie's sister is Natalie. Just like her name, Natalie was born on Christmas. Natalie has a two-year-old little girl who looks very cute and is very popular with Anne. Anne hugs her and won't let go, and kicks Napoleon away.

"Are you Qin?" Natalie is full of curiosity about Qin Zhiyuan.

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"Yes, it's nice to meet you, Natalie." Qin Zhiyuan is enthusiastic.

Natalie's face is similar to Julie's, but she is more mature and has a better figure. Julie has a good figure, but Natalie's is more exaggerated.

"I've heard a lot about you. You have to treat Lily well. Otherwise, I won't let you go. I'll keep an eye on you." When kissing, Natalie warned in a voice that only the two of them could hear.

French people usually kiss each other on the cheek when they meet, sometimes twice, sometimes three, and sometimes four times. A kiss is just a kiss, and the mouth will make a kissing sound, but it doesn't actually kiss directly. Compared with a handshake, a kiss is more intimate.

"Okay, children, now, let's thank the Lord for his gift and share these rich foods." Foch has a strong Catholic imprint on him, and he is happy to see this happen.

"Come on, children, dinner is ready." Mary is now equivalent to Qin Zhiyuan's housekeeper, and she is busy inviting the children to the dining table for dinner.

On the dining table, there are all kinds of food.

Various dishes from the Da Fuwei Restaurant, stewed potatoes and roasted chicken from Anne, stewed chicken with mushrooms, boiled eggs with brown sugar and millet porridge from Chef Wang, and weapon-grade bread cut by Pierre himself.

Surprisingly, the bread cut by Pierre is the most popular among the children. The children unanimously agree that there is a taste of "love" in the bread cut by Pierre, and they can feel the warmth of family.

Before this, these children have been wandering for a long time and have suffered enough. The children have fully felt the cruelty of society and the darkest side of human nature. What the children need now is a home that can protect them from wind and rain, and a home that can stop them from being displaced and frightened.

Fortunately, they now have a godfather.