Chapter 78 Taking it to the Sun

For a moment, Li Jichuan's world became exceptionally quiet.

It turns out that the reason Su Pu became like that was because of him.

It's because I want to protect him, it's because I care about him...

Actually, after that day, his wheelchair was overturned by that group of thugs, but he quickly got up again using his own strength.

He sat back in his wheelchair and then gave the group a good beating, which drew cheers from the people in line around him.

The mall manager quickly came out to maintain order, recognized his identity, invited him to the VIP room, and gave him a teddy bear.

He also promised that he and the entire shopping mall would severely punish the troublemaking young people.

Li Jichuan wasn't seriously injured; his left hand was slightly scraped when he braced himself against the ground as he fell.

Thinking it wasn't a big deal, he didn't tell Su Pu during the video call that night, afraid that Su Pu would worry unnecessarily.

But in fact, this disaster was born in his moment of arrogance.

If he could say just one more word, even just one more word...

Su Pu wouldn't have an emotional breakdown because she was worried about him and wanted to stand up for him...

He clenched his fists, but the person opposite him was a woman, and his aunt at that… How could he raise his fist against such a person?

But what exactly does "family" represent?

Is it a get-out-of-jail-free card?

Just because they are family, does that mean they can be humiliated without restraint, belittled without any limits, hurt others with a high-sounding guise, and be ignored without a second thought? Is that how it is?

His clenched fists had nowhere to go, so he could only helplessly pound them against the wheelchair armrests and his own legs...

At that moment, Li Jichuan suddenly understood why Su Pu had an emotional breakdown.

Otherwise, how can these emotions be released and resolved?

Can he hit women? Can he hit his aunt?

Aren't they "family"?

Li Jichuan roared helplessly, "What right do you have? What right do you have to treat him like this!"

Li Shuwen looked at him strangely, "Are you serious? Wasn't he supposed to marry you in place of his brother? Now that Dad's gone, you can pretty much get rid of him, right?"

She removed her false eyelashes. "Anyway, he's the kind of person who's always been very casual..."

At the height of his emotions, Li Jichuan grabbed the napkin box from the coffee table, raised it, and waved it in his aunt's direction.

However, his movement froze in mid-air, unable to land for a long time.

"Heh," Li Shuwen frowned, rubbing her arms dramatically, "Xiao Chuan, are you going to hit your aunt?"

"Auntie is so scared!"

After speaking, she chuckled softly, gracefully ascended the stairs, and returned to the second floor to continue her maintenance.

After a long while, Li Jichuan threw away the tissue box in his hand.

With a snap.

The blood ties between their families were also completely severed.

He will grit his teeth and fight this battle to the end.

He will be bathed in the glory of victory and will inflict the true punishment on Li Shuwen.

However, despite this, he still felt very frustrated.

Xiao Pu was injured, but he couldn't get revenge.

This feeling caused Li Jichuan unbearable heartache. Thinking of Su Pu's breakdown, he stayed in the living room for a long time.

It's been a long, long time.

...

Su Pu slept for a whole day and night.

When he woke up, he was still holding onto his teddy bear and wouldn't let go.

Su Pu's eyes were dull, as if he were looking at the world for the first time, his confusion mixed with fear.

Only that little bear could bring him peace.

Li Jichuan stayed by his side the whole time. When Uncle Wang came over with food halfway through, he saw the two of them like this and his eyes instantly blurred with tears.

"Dinner's ready..." The old man's voice was low and hoarse.

"Mm." Li Jichuan nodded and set up a small table for Su Pu.

The little mute boy looked at Uncle Wang warily...

Su Pu seems to have forgotten everyone...

He forgot everyone who was good to him, bad to him, who made him happy, and who made him sad.

Su Pu now lives only in his own world, a world that consists only of himself and his plush bear.

Uncle Wang set out the food and then looked at the doll in Su Pu's hand.

"Xiao Chuan, I think you had this toy when you were little."

Uncle Wang recalled, "Back then you loved it so much that you even slept with it in your arms!"

Li Jichuan's mind went blank. Perhaps he once liked this toy, but his childhood and adolescence were always filled with various schoolwork.

He had absolutely no recollection of ever having such a little bear.

"Oh, it's the one your father brought back from his business trip. I think he said it was a limited edition..." Uncle Wang laughed. "Back then, you were so adorable, you wanted to take it everywhere you went. Then one day, you all came back, and you didn't have the toy anymore."

Li Jichuan asked curiously, "Did I lose it?"

Uncle Wang pondered, "It shouldn't be lost. You've always been careful; it's impossible for you not to know if your toy is missing... Oh right, you might have given it away."

Nodding, Uncle Wang suddenly remembered something, "Yes, yes, you gave it away. You and your husband rescued a little boy and took him to the hospital. You left the teddy bear with him."

"The driver remembered this too; he'd mentioned it casually in conversation before, and it turns out it really does match up!"

Li Jichuan felt a chill run down his spine. All his thoughts were focused on Su Pu, and he had no interest in dwelling on the past.

What's past is past; they need to look forward.

Li Jichuan scooped a spoonful of steamed egg custard and placed it near Su Pu's lips.

"Xiao Pu, have something to eat..."

But Su Pu acted as if she hadn't heard, hugging the teddy bear and shrinking into the blanket.

Uncle Wang couldn't help but feel sorry for Su Pu when he saw her like this.

Just as he was about to touch Su Pu's forehead, the other party warily dodged away.

Uncle Wang was stunned, and looked at Li Jichuan hesitantly.

"Xiao Pu, what's wrong with him...?"

He had only heard that Xiao Pu was in a bad mood, but he didn't expect the situation to be this bad. Xiao Pu didn't recognize anyone anymore.

Li Jichuan remained calm and accepted everything.

"Uncle Wang, I've been thinking these past few days that it might be better to forget about it."

Uncle Wang was stunned, "Xiaochuan..."

Li Jichuan curled his lips and patiently took Su Pu's hand, only to have it ruthlessly slapped away.

As was the case, he scooped up another spoonful of steamed egg custard and held it to Su Pu's lips.

"It's delicious, try some..."

After a long ten seconds or so, Su Pu finally reacted, opened her mouth, and swallowed the steamed egg custard.

Li Jichuan was already satisfied, so he scooped up another spoonful of vegetables and handed it over.

He stared intently at Su Pu, but then spoke to Uncle Wang.

"It's better to forget, it's better to remember nothing at all..."

"Perfect timing, I can raise Xiao Pu again."

"This time, I want to give him happy memories, so that one day when he looks back, his mind will be filled with happy memories."

Xiao Pu can just be happy. This time, it's my turn to take care of him!

Let me take his hand and pull him out into the sun so we can stand there clearly for a while.