Watching his small mouth open and close, Han Shuyun couldn't hear a single word, but the ringing in her ears stopped and started as he spoke, and she knew that there was really hope for her hearing.
"good."
Having gotten used to responding silently over the past few days, she opened her mouth as usual, but the vibration of her long-dormant vocal cords produced a suppressed and hoarse "ah" sound.
Han Shuyun's body, which had been bent over and squatting, froze.
She remained half-bent over and called out twice more in disbelief.
Ah, ah.
It was the same sound, like having your throat choked and wanting to shout but being unable to, yet it deeply resonated with her, even more exciting than when she had heard the buzzing sound earlier.
"Oh, Auntie, you can make sounds again! Is your voice getting better?"
Ugly Ugly, beaming with delight, ran outside to call for help. Almost immediately, the Zhou family swarmed into the kitchen.
"Shuyun, Shuyun, Chou Chou said you can make sounds now, is that true?"
Han Shufang was overjoyed and, afraid that the girl wouldn't see what she was saying, she was the first to run to her.
"Shuyun, quick, call out again for your sister to hear."
"ah."
*
When Shishi returned after taking pictures of the sun falling into the sea, the Zhou family was all in the living room, each with the same beaming smile, their joy visibly evident.
Several others had red eyes.
Her friend winked at her, and she instantly received the signal.
"What are you doing? You seem to be having a lot of fun. Why is that?"
Han Shufang wiped her face and smiled, "There are so many happy events in the family! Your Aunt Dan can hear and speak again, and soon you'll be able to chat with her."
"Wow, really? Then Shishi, wait here, Aunt Egg, you have to drink your medicine obediently."
She confronted Han Shuyun directly, making sure she understood what she was saying.
Han Shuyun blushed slightly; it turned out she knew Han Shuyun didn't want treatment anymore.
She nodded, deeply moved.
It was the little girl who carried her to the Zhou family. She was the first source of warmth she had received in many years, making her willing to open her heart. She was her salvation.
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