Chapter 141: Is Xiao Fu Bao Disliked? The Whole City Loves Me With Their Lives
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**Chapter 141: Wishing Suisui Healthy Growth**
Madam Sun carefully examined the situation and confirmed that it wasn’t a big problem, then turned to glare at Ying Ningzhi.
The little boy shrank back in fear, then thought for a moment and grinned apologetically. “I didn’t do it on purpose. I wasn’t paying attention. I thought it was Qiaoqiao…”
Before he could finish saying “thick-skinned,” Ying Zhi gave him a fierce look, baring her teeth at him.
Ying Ningzhi was too scared to speak, so he could only offer a placating smile.
They were all just children, so there was no point in scolding them too harshly.
Madam Sun sighed and gently comforted Suisui, “Don’t be afraid, Suisui. The wound isn’t deep. It will heal quickly after applying some medicine. Your third brother is impulsive and doesn’t know his own strength, so don’t hold it against him.”
Seeing his grandmother speak up, Ying Ningzhi quickly moved closer, smiling as he said, “Sister, sister, I know I was wrong. I really do. Third brother will be more careful next time.”
Hearing this, Madam Sun gave him a helpless look. “There won’t be a next time. Come back and talk when you’ve learned to control your strength.”
Ying Ningzhi didn’t want to respond to this and just stood there, grinning sheepishly.
Suisui was no longer in pain and wasn’t upset with her third brother.
Even though he had pulled her hat and scratched her chin, Suisui didn’t sense any malice from him.
It was probably just an accident.
Besides, when they were playing earlier, her third brother even held her and helped her spin a dragonfly.
Third brother was a good person.
Thinking of this, Suisui gently shook her head. “It’s okay, I’m not in pain. I don’t blame third brother.”
Upon hearing this, Ying Ningzhi felt proud, put his hands on his hips, and puffed out his chest like a victorious general, circling around Ying Zhi.
Ying Zhi: …!
Her fists clenched!
Just wait until we get home—I’ll give him a couple of punches!
Ying Zhi’s hostility was undisguised, and Ying Ningzhi, recalling the beatings he’d suffered before, silently lowered his boastful hands.
Madam Sun gently calmed Suisui’s emotions and then took a beautiful green jade pendant from her waist and tied it to Suisui’s waist.
The jade pendant was a bit too large for a child like Suisui.
However, Madam Sun didn’t have anything else suitable on hand.
The hair accessories couldn’t be casually removed—if her hair came loose in someone else’s house, it would be quite improper.
Bracelets and similar items on her hands wouldn’t fit Suisui either.
After some thought, the jade pendant seemed the most appropriate.
Seeing that her aunt wanted to give her something, Suisui quickly waved her hands. “Auntie, I can’t accept this.”
Her mother and Lele had always taught Suisui not to take things from others so easily.
Suisui kept this lesson in mind.
Even without their reminders, Suisui’s past experiences made her wary of accepting things from others.
Seeing the little girl’s anxious expression, Madam Sun’s heart softened, and her tone became much gentler. “Your third brother hurt you, and that’s his fault. Even though he apologized and you’ve graciously forgiven him, I still feel bad about it, so I’m giving this to you as an apology. Is that alright?”
With her mother not around and her Nanny Aunt Xiang standing far away, Suisui was momentarily unsure whether to accept or not.
The little girl looked confused and a bit pitiful.
Madam Sun’s heart softened even more.
She thought, no wonder Qi Wangfei likes this child so much.
She’s beautiful, simple-hearted, and has endured such a sad past.
If it were her, she’d also want to take Suisui in and raise her.
Madam Sun gently patted Suisui’s shoulder, her tone soothing. “Just accept it, Suisui. It’s an apology gift.”
Liu Hemeng, who had been watching quietly, thought for a moment and reminded Suisui like a little adult, “Sister, you should accept it.”
Feeling she couldn’t refuse such kindness, Suisui glanced at Madam Sun and then obediently nodded. “Thank you, Auntie.”
She withdrew her hands that had been blocking Madam Sun, allowing her to tie the jade pendant around her waist.
As Madam Sun tied the pendant, she smiled and said, “It’s Auntie who should be apologizing for not keeping an eye on her own child. This jade pendant is carved with bamboo segments, symbolizing my wish for Suisui to grow taller and healthier with each step.”
The meaning of these words was a bit complex for Suisui to fully grasp.
At this moment, her system quietly reminded her: 【Suisui, Auntie is blessing you. You should say thank you.】
Suisui looked at the jade pendant and then at Madam Sun, her voice soft. “Thank you, Auntie.”
Madam Sun lovingly patted the little girl’s cheek, glanced at her wound, and then stood up to check on her own mischievous kids.
Ying Ningzhi, who had caused the trouble, was now behaving himself.
Ying Zhi, on the other hand, felt uncomfortable about expressing her desire to stay.
Reluctant to part from Suisui, Ying Zhi gently held her hand and whispered, “Sister, are you really not coming back with me? There are lots of toys at my house, pretty clothes, jewelry, and lots of food…”
These were certainly tempting offers.
However, Suisui thought that she preferred being with her brother and mother.
After thinking it through, Suisui shook her head. “But I want to be with my mother and brother.”
Hearing this, Ying Zhi felt a bit sad. After some thought, she reluctantly compromised. “Then when you’re free, you have to come visit me.”
Suisui didn’t know if she could go out to play.
However, Ying Zhi kept holding her hand, clearly not intending to let go unless Suisui agreed.
Feeling this pressure, Suisui timidly whispered, “…Okay.”
Hearing her sister’s response, Ying Zhi was delighted.
She finally released Suisui’s hand and then turned to hold Madam Sun’s hand. “Grandmother, grandmother, when sister comes to our house, we have to make delicious food for her!”
Hearing her granddaughter’s words, Madam Sun smiled with squinting eyes. “Alright, alright, whatever you say.”
After responding, she thought to herself…
Qiaoqiao calls Suisui “sister,” Suisui calls her “Auntie,” and Qiaoqiao calls her “Grandmother”…
These relationships are quite tangled.
When you think about it carefully, the two girls are actually a generation apart!
But, well, they’re just children. No need to dwell on these things; let them have fun together.
We can remind them when they’re older.
After meeting up with Qi Wangfei, Madam Sun and Madam Yan took the children and prepared to leave.
Qi Wangfei, holding Suisui’s hand, along with Liu Hemeng and several attendants, escorted them to the mansion gate, watching them board the carriage. Ying Zhi stuck her head out and said, “Sister, remember to come and play with me!”
Perhaps worried that Suisui was unfamiliar with the capital and might find it difficult to leave the house, Ying Zhi thought for a moment and shouted, “It’s fine! I’ll come to see you instead!”
After speaking, she didn’t rush into the carriage but kept waving at Suisui.
Suisui mimicked her, waving back.
Standing nearby, Liu Hemeng also waved out of courtesy.
Hearing the commotion, Ying Ningzhi wanted to join in but was firmly held back by Madam Sun, fearing he’d cause more trouble once they got home!
It wasn’t until the carriage disappeared around the street corner that Qi Wangfei finally let out a long sigh of relief.
Though the two families were on good terms, there were still many details to mind during these social interactions.
Qi Wangfei, whose nerves had been taut throughout the visit, could finally relax a little after seeing them off.
She bent down, gently picked up Suisui, and asked softly, “Did you have fun playing with your brothers and sisters today?”
As she spoke, Qi Wangfei’s other hand also held onto Liu Hemeng.
Qi Wangfei thought to herself: I must also take good care of my daughter’s little friends.
Reviewed by shishiball
on
October 31, 2024
Rating: 5
