Chapter 18: My new son is so adorable!

Zhang Xianya, who was standing to the side, said apologetically to Xia Yuhuan, "This child has suffered too much with his biological mother, so he's a little scary. Please don't mind him, Xiaohuan."

Xia Yuhuan gently shook her head: "Mom, it's okay, I understand. We'll get along better with each other gradually."

Zhang Xianya and Chi Shaokang were very grateful for Xia Yuhuan's understanding and took turns trying to persuade He Xiaojie.

"Xiao Jie, don't be afraid. Your new mom is a very nice and friendly person. You'll know once you try to get along with her."

"Xiao Jie, isn't it good to have another person love you? What are you afraid of?"

Xia Yuhuan frowned when she saw He Xiaojie twisting her little hand pitifully.

"Dad, Mom, you two really don't need to persuade Xiaojie like this because of me."

“Xiao Jie has suffered a lot in the past, so it’s normal for him to be wary of strangers. You don’t need to rush him to accept me immediately.”

"I don't care, really!" Xia Yuhuan said earnestly.

The two looked at each other after hearing this, and finally gave a wry smile.

Chi Shaokang said, "Xiao Huan, you are a sensible and good child. Xiao Jie is also very sensible, but he is still young and doesn't accept strangers as quickly. Be patient and wait. Once he discovers your goodness, he will definitely accept you."

Xia Yuhuan nodded: "Yes, so let nature take its course. You two don't need to pressure him. Relationships develop over time. We'll get along better as we spend more time together."

Chi Shaokang and Zhang Xianya were relieved to see that Xia Yuhuan truly didn't care.

Zhang Xianya said to He Xiaojie, "Xiaojie, Grandpa and Grandma have something to say to each other in private. You stay here and watch TV while we wait, okay?"

She deliberately avoided mentioning Xia Yuhuan, and He Xiaojie, unfazed, obediently nodded.

Zhang Xianya nodded to Xia Yuhuan, and then went into the study with Chi Shaokang.

Xia Yuhuan knew that Zhang Xianya was most likely going to tell Chi Shaokang about Chi Yanzhou's poisoning.

Chi Yanzhou's poisoning was a serious matter, and it was normal for the couple to discuss it together.

I just don't know if Chi Shaokang can trust her like Zhang Xianya does and entrust Chi Yanzhou's treatment to her?

Xia Yuhuan put these things out of her mind and began to carefully observe He Xiaojie.

He Xiaojie is really a very well-behaved child. When Zhang Xianya asked him to sit and watch TV, he sat there obediently and watched TV without moving at all. He was so well-behaved that it was almost excessive.

The little guy is very cute, with a fair and clean face, big eyes, and long eyelashes. He looks like a little person who has stepped out of a comic book.

Xia Yuhuan felt a little itchy and wanted to pinch the little guy's cheek.

She didn't dare, afraid of scaring the little one.

Seeing the sunflower seeds and apples on the side, Xia Yuhuan thought for a moment, then carefully approached the little guy and took an apple to peel.

Sure enough, He Xiaojie was so engrossed in his own world that he didn't notice Xia Yuhuan's actions at all.

Xia Yuhuan peeled an apple, cut it into small pieces, stuck them in a toothpick, and held it to He Xiaojie's mouth.

He Xiaojie ate the apple slices without thinking.

Xia Yuhuan watched the little guy's cheeks puff out as he ate the fruit, her eyes full of smiles.

Seeing that he had almost finished eating, I handed him another piece.

The two of them ate and fed each other, and soon the apple was empty.

When He Xiaojie saw that no more apples were being offered to him, he subconsciously turned his head, only to see Xia Yuhuan looking at him with her chin resting on her hand, which startled him so much that his eyes widened.

He instinctively moved to the side.

But because he wasn't paying attention, he fell to the ground.

Xia Yuhuan was startled and quickly reached out to scoop him up and put him in a chair.

"Don't be afraid, be careful not to fall. I won't touch you if you don't agree," Xia Yuhuan quickly said.

He Xiaojie himself was still in shock, looking at Xia Yuhuan with fear in his eyes.

Xia Yuhuan raised her hand and gently patted his back, coaxing him softly, "Don't be afraid, I won't hurt you."

He Xiaojie's eyes were full of resistance, and her small body kept shrinking back, trying to distance herself from Xia Yuhuan.

Fearing he might fall again, Xia Yuhuan made a quick decision: "Promise me you won't move, and I'll stop touching you, okay?"

He Xiaojie is mute and cannot speak or communicate with others, but he can understand what others say. Upon hearing this, he immediately stopped moving and stopped struggling. He just stared straight at Xia Yuhuan with his clear eyes, as if waiting for her to fulfill her promise.

Seeing this, Xia Yuhuan immediately withdrew her hand. "Hey, I won't touch you anymore. Don't move around anymore, or you'll fall down again."

He Xiaojie stared at Xia Yuhuan for a while, and seeing that she didn't make any move, he silently turned his head and continued watching TV.

Television programs these days are monotonous and lack entertainment. Xia Yuhuan wasn't interested, but seeing He Xiaojie watching intently, she didn't bother him and simply got up and went to the kitchen.

Seeing potatoes in the kitchen, Xia Yuhuan wondered, "Why don't I fry some French fries for He Xiaojie?"

However, oil was a precious commodity these days, and Xia Yuhuan didn't know if her extravagant use of oil was appropriate.

She asked Aunt Zhao, who was tidying up, "Aunt Zhao, can I fry some snacks?"

"Yes, young mistress. Madam said you can make all the decisions about the house yourself without asking me," Aunt Zhao said again.

When Xia Yuhuan heard that Zhang Xianya had even told Aunt Zhao about such a small matter, her impression of her improved even more.

Regardless of what the unconscious man was like, her mother-in-law was truly the best person in the world.

She asked Aunt Zhao, "Aunt Zhao, do you have any sweet potato flour at home?"

"Yes, I'll find it for you."

As she spoke, Aunt Zhao took out a jar of sweet potato starch from the cabinet and gave it to Xia Yuhuan.

While Aunt Zhao was getting things, Xia Yuhuan picked out a few potatoes, washed them, and peeled them.

Aunt Zhao watched Xia Yuhuan busy at work and asked curiously, "Is the young mistress planning to stir-fry potatoes?"

"Kids should like fries, I'll make some for Xiao Jie," Xia Yuhuan replied casually.

She then cut the potatoes into even, thin strips, soaked them in water, and rubbed them to remove the excess starch.

Meanwhile, she put water in the pot and started boiling it. By the time the water boiled, the potatoes had been soaking for about five minutes.

She put the potatoes into hot water to boil until they were translucent, then took them out, rinsed them in cold water, and drained them.

Then, she sprinkled a layer of starch on the potatoes, coating them evenly, before starting to fry the fries in hot oil.

In the oil pan, potato strips tumbled and rolled, releasing an intensely fragrant aroma.

Xia Yuhuan was in the middle of a heated argument when she felt someone staring at her, so she looked up.

She saw He Xiaojie peeking out from the doorway, looking at her expectantly.

Xia Yuhuan couldn't help but laugh: "You smell the aroma and want to eat it?"

Seeing that she had noticed him, He Xiaojie wanted to run away, but the irresistible aroma of the fries was too strong for a child to resist. He couldn't bear to run away and could only stare longingly at Xia Yuhuan.

Xia Yuhuan felt like she was being completely charmed by He Xiaojie.

She patiently said, "We'll have to wait a little while. This was just fried, and it'll be too hot to eat right now. Xiao Jie should be able to wait, right?"