Tianyi chased after him and asked what happened. He didn't have time to say much, only that it was a call from Susu.
Since Lan Yu and Xiaoxiao had something going on and he had to go back immediately, Tianyi had to let him go and continue presiding over the meeting himself.
With An Jing back to take care of Xiaoxiao, Susu wasn't too worried. She was only concerned about Lan Yu. If this pregnancy, which had been hard-won, were to have any issues, how would she face An Jing.
She rubbed her hands from time to time. After about an hour, Lan Yu finally came out of the obstetrics and gynecology department with the examination report.
Susu eagerly met her and asked, "What did the doctor say? Is the baby okay?"
"It's fine. The doctor said it's good that it's not the first three months. The fetus is very stable now, just asked me to be careful from now on," Lan Yu said with a smile.
Susu's worried heart finally settled. She said happily, "It's good that you're okay. I'll tell An Jing right away. He must be worried sick and didn't dare to call and ask."
Lan Yu said okay and waited for Susu to make the call.
As Susu picked up her phone to dial, she remembered something and smiled at Lan Yu, saying, "You should tell him yourself. He'll be more relieved to hear your voice."
Lan Yu immediately called An Jing and reported that she was safe.
Susu deliberately walked a bit further away, not listening to their conversation. She also sent a message to Tianyi that Lan Yu's child was fine.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief that Lan Yu and her baby were okay.
Susu drove very carefully all the way and dropped Lan Yu off downstairs at their home.
After parking the car, Lan Yu apologized to her, "I originally wanted you to taste my cooking, but it seems it's not possible today. Maybe next time."
"There's no rush for that. We'll talk about it after you have the baby," Susu smiled. But thinking of Xiaoxiao's current state, she said worriedly, "Before you give birth, can Xiaoxiao still stay at your place?"
Lan Yu also said with some concern, "Xiaoxiao is usually quite quiet. That kick just now wasn't intentional. If we send her to an orphanage or another family, it will be another trauma for her."
Susu also felt that this was a difficult situation. Moreover, Xiaoxiao's kick was clearly intentional, unlike what Lan Yu said, that it was unintentional.
Before she could say anything more, Lan Yu opened the car door and said, "I'll be more careful after this. I want to discuss Xiaoxiao's matter with An Jing before deciding."
Susu agreed and said, "Then hurry back. An Jing is waiting for you. I won't disturb you."
After parting ways with Lan Yu, she drove home alone, still feeling uneasy.
She remembered that when she accompanied Xiaoxiao for surgery before, Xiaoxiao was a very well-behaved child. She really shouldn't have let Jia Nanfang adopt her.
When Tianyi returned in the evening, they talked about Xiaoxiao again before sleeping in their room.
Susu deeply regretted scolding Xiaoxiao harshly in a moment of panic. After all, she was just a child. Whether the kick was intentional or not, they should have communicated with her properly.
Tianyi comforted her for a while and then thought of a solution, saying, "From what you've said, Xiaoxiao's current state is that she doesn't want to communicate with people, or she strongly dislikes and resents us adults, right?"
Susu nodded.
Tianyi said, "But if a child of the same age communicates with her, it might soothe her hurt heart and perhaps help her recover."
"That's right, but where can we find a child of the same age who can comfort her? How can such a young child understand how to comfort someone?"
Tianyi smiled at her and said, "We have one ready at home, have you forgotten?"
"Little Star." Susu also thought of him.
"This matter will definitely be handled by our little handsome guy. I have great confidence in Little Star."
Susu also felt that this was a method worth trying. When adults cannot communicate with children, it is often more effective for peers to communicate.
Besides, Xiaoxiao is only three or four years old. Children are very impressionable. We cannot give up on her just because she is experiencing emotional problems for a while.
Little Star is four years older than Xiaoxiao. It's not a big age difference, nor is it too small. It's just right for him to communicate with Xiaoxiao as an older brother.
As long as the negative influence of Jia Nanfang can be eliminated and Xiaoxiao can regain her health and happiness, any method is worth trying.
After Tianyi and An Jing discussed this matter, they booked a large table at a children's restaurant for the weekend.
Susu and Tianyi brought Little Star, while An Jing and Lan Yu brought Xiaoxiao, for a casual meal together.
The large table of children's meals was very rich. The four adults, along with the two children, felt like they had returned to their childhood, filled with laughter and joy.
Little Star sat with Xiaoxiao, occasionally looking at her, thinking she was even prettier than the girls at school.
Xiaoxiao, however, kept her head down, not speaking or looking at anyone. She ate whatever An Jing put in her bowl.
Little Star proactively scooped a shrimp with his spoon and placed it in her bowl, saying, "Little sister Xiaoxiao, this shrimp is delicious. Try it."
Xiaoxiao looked up at Little Star, did not refuse, and put the shrimp into her mouth.
Little Star eagerly asked, "Is it delicious?" Susu saw it.
Xiaoxiao nodded and also picked a shrimp for him, saying, "Brother, you eat more too."
Susu and the other adults saw that Xiaoxiao did not reject Little Star and felt that this method was effective.
However, they all pretended not to notice the two children and chatted about adult topics.
Little Star ate his spaghetti and shrimp with relish.
Xiaoxiao proactively asked him, "Brother, what's your name?"
"Qin Yuxing, you can call me Brother Xingxing."
Xiaoxiao pointed to the corner of her mouth and said, "Brother Xingxing, you have ketchup here."
Little Star directly wiped it with his hand and smiled at her, "Is it clean now?"
Xiaoxiao smiled at his funny expression.
"You look so beautiful when you smile. Your name is Xiaoxiao, so you should smile more."
Xiaoxiao's smile disappeared, and she said, "But Grandma said my smile is ugly, and that I killed my mother, and that I'm ugly all over..."
"You believe that? What adults say isn't always right. Your grandma must be blind, she can't even tell beauty from ugliness."
"All adults are bad. I hate adults." Xiaoxiao looked at Little Star, her big eyes blinking with grievance.
Little Star patted her head and said, "There are good and bad adults. Our parents, Uncle Xiao, and Auntie Lan Yu are all good people. I can also play with you often in the future. Don't be sad anymore, okay?"
Xiaoxiao nodded and pushed her cake to Little Star, saying, "Brother Xingxing, this is for you."
"I don't like it. Cake is for girls like you."
"Then what do boys like you eat?"
"Chicken legs and fries."
...
This meal ended with the two children getting along harmoniously.
Xiaoxiao, who had not smiled since returning to Lancheng, smiled several times.
Susu and the others decided to let the two children play together often in the future. Even An Jing felt that having a playmate for Xiaoxiao was better than any psychologist.
After dinner, they also let Little Star accompany Xiaoxiao to play in the indoor children's playground for a while longer.