The next day, Si Lijue got up early to go to the company, while Su Niannian was still fast asleep in bed.

A little dumpling barged into her room and whispered in her ear over and over again, "Mommy, it's time to get up, the sun's already shining on your bottom."

Su Niannian was fast asleep when she was awakened by a childish voice. She turned over in the direction of the sound, opened her eyes a crack, and saw her son's fair and delicate little face.

With a smile, she greeted the little one in front of her: "Good morning, little one! What time is it?"

Xi Bao answered crisply, "Mom, it's already 8:30! Breakfast time is almost over."

Su Niannian hadn't had enough sleep yet, so she tried to reason with the little one in a coquettish tone, "I want to sleep a little longer, can I not get up?"

Xibao shook her little head and said in a childish voice, "No! Mommy, today is my older sister's birthday, and I promised to celebrate her birthday with her."

I'd like you to come with me to my grandma's house to visit my older sister. We can celebrate her birthday together, okay?

Su Niannian didn't react for a moment, and asked in a daze, "Who is this young lady?"

Xi Bao blinked her soft, cute eyes and said with a smile, "She's the girl next door to my grandma's house. I even bought her a pretty dress as a birthday present."

"Mom, do you remember?"

Seeing that Su Niannian still looked completely bewildered, he instantly became anxious, gesturing with his hands as he continued, "It was that time I took you and Aunt to buy clothes, and we even got into a fight with someone."

The girl next door to my grandma's house?

A pretty dress?

Fighting with someone?

Su Niannian seemed to remember that there was indeed such a thing.

She vaguely remembered that her mother had mentioned that there was a little girl next door who was about the same age as Xibao, and that she had even taken Xibao to her house to play.

I've been away from home for so long that I've never seen what this little girl looks like, and I don't know who her parents are.

Su Niannian turned her head slightly, looking tenderly at Xibao's little face. She saw him looking at her expectantly, waiting for her response.

She couldn't help but smile, a doting smile appearing on her lips. She nodded gently and said softly, "Yes, I remember now."

Upon hearing her mother's answer, Xibao's previously tense face instantly blossomed into a bright smile.

His crescent-shaped eyes sparkled with excitement and joy.

He blinked his big, round eyes and pleaded earnestly, "Mom, can you come with me to see her today? Let's celebrate her birthday together, okay?"

Su Niannian pondered for a moment and realized that there didn't seem to be anything particularly important to deal with today.

So she readily nodded and agreed, "Okay! Since my precious son has asked, I will definitely do my best to fulfill your request!"

After saying that, she reached out and gently rubbed Xibao's fluffy head, her eyes filled with love.

"Thank you, Mom!" Xibao said happily with a smile.

His little face rubbed against Su Niannian's hands repeatedly, like a well-behaved and adorable kitten being affectionate.

To avoid keeping her precious son waiting too long, Su Niannian quickly got dressed and ready to go out with him.

The driver of the old house drove his private car to Su Niannian and Xibao's residence and then left on orders.

Su Niannian, holding Xibao's little hand, originally planned to go to the Su residence first, and then to the house of the older sister that Xibao mentioned.

As they approached the Su family's door, Xibao spotted a little girl sitting in front of the neighbor's house and excitedly ran towards her.

Su Niannian noticed the child beside her running off in another direction and hurriedly asked, "Xibao, where are you going?"

Xi Bao's childish voice drifted over on the wind, "Mommy, the older girl is waiting for me at the door! I'll go say hello to her first."

Su Niannian watched her son turn his head without looking back, sighed helplessly, and, still worried about him, followed him.

She leaned closer and saw that the little girl had her head buried in her knees, so she couldn't see her face at all. Her shoulders were shaking, as if she was sobbing softly.

Meanwhile, her beloved son, Xibao, was obediently standing beside her, constantly comforting her: "Big sister, why are you crying? Today is your birthday, you should be happy."

My mom and I came especially to celebrate your birthday! Oh, and I also bought you a super pretty little dress.

As he spoke, he handed the bag to the little girl and softly pleaded, "Miss, would you like it?"

"..." The little girl kept her head buried deep in her knees, refusing to look up.

Seeing that the girl next door was ignoring him, Xi Bao looked to Su Niannian for help, saying pitifully, "Mommy, the girl next door isn't talking to me..."

Su Niannian saw that Xibao was a little sad and couldn't bear it.

She walked over to Xibao, gently patted his head, gave him a reassuring look, and said softly, "How about Mommy talks to her?"

Xi Bao nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, okay!"

Then, he made room for Su Niannian, patting the empty seat next to him with his chubby little hands, inviting her to sit here, "Mommy, sit here."

He gestured for Su Niannian to sit between him and the girl next door.

Su Niannian was pleased to see how considerate and sensible Xibao was, and without any hesitation, she walked directly between the two children and squatted down.

She asked the little girl beside her softly, "Child, why are you alone outside? Where are your family?"

I heard from Xibao that today is your birthday. Children on their birthdays are not allowed to shed tears or cry!

Because the birthday boy should be filled with laughter and joy on this day!

Be like a happy little bird, flying freely in the sky of happiness.

So, no matter what happens, stay happy and cheerful!

When the little girl next door heard Su Niannian's kind and gentle voice, she suddenly remembered the scene of her mother celebrating her birthday with her.

She lifted her head from her knees, looking at the beautiful woman before her with teary eyes, and said in a choked voice, "Mommy, did you come to celebrate my birthday with me? I miss you so much."

As she spoke, she reached out and hugged Su Niannian's neck, then buried her face in her shoulder and began to cry loudly.

The little girl next door was sitting quietly curled up in the corner, hugging her knees and burying her head in them, crying softly.

Just then, she heard Su Niannian's gentle and kind voice, which seemed to have a magical power, instantly pulling the little girl's thoughts back to the wonderful times she had spent with her mother.

The little girl slowly raised her head, her vision blurred by tears, making it impossible for her to see what was in front of her.

She struggled to open her eyes and looked through the thin layer of mist at Su Niannian sitting beside her.