Xia Jiani said: "Me too. My mother always asks others to ask me if I want a father or if I can have one. I don't like a father. I have my mother and that's enough for me."
The little boy nodded and said, "My father is enough for me. I don't need anyone else."
But both children were very worried because it was their own decision making regarding their parents' affairs and they could not make decisions for them.
In the following days, the two children formed a united front. One told the other how good his mother was and that he could do without his father, while the other told the other how good his father was and that he could do without his mother.
Xia Juan'er didn't know the reason behind this. Why did the child become more stubborn the more she tried to persuade him?
Xia Ruzheng was also worried about Xia Juan'er. She watched from the sidelines and felt that this man was indeed suitable for Xia Juan'er. He was warm and considerate, and both of them were people who could live a simple life. Xia Ruzheng felt that the man's ex-wife couldn't stand the dull life and divorced him, but Xia Juan'er was different. She was suitable for a simple life.
Xia Ruzheng discussed with Xia Juaner and decided to go talk to Xia Jiani himself.
Xia Jiani is now in her teens and will soon enter puberty. She is half a head taller than Bao Bao. Because of her childhood experiences, she looks much calmer and more mature.
"Nell, let me talk to you."
Xia Jiani frowned slightly and said, "Auntie, I know you want to tell me that my mother is looking for a new father for me, but I don't think my family needs a new father."
Xia Ruzheng patted her hands and said, "That's what you think, but have you ever thought about your mother's needs?"
Xia Jiani was stunned. She really hadn't thought about it. She only knew that if there was a new father, it would mean someone was invading the lives of both mother and daughter and sharing her mother with her, and she didn't want that.
Xia Ruzheng said, "I understand how you feel. When my father lost my mother, some people were attracted by our family's wealth and introduced some women to him. Your aunt Qianqian and I were very opposed to it, thinking that with a stepmother, we would have no place to stand. But my father believed that a girl couldn't live without a mother, so he secretly dated those women. Later he found out that they were not after him at all, but after our family's money."
Xia Jiani was silent.
Xia Ruzheng continued, "So I understand how you feel. Mom originally only belonged to you, so why would she be with another man? But do you know how hard your mom worked every time she moved the gas tanks around the house? Every time the lights broke, she had to ask Uncle Chao to fix it because there was no dad at home. When you were sick, your mom was very worried, but she didn't dare leave you because she didn't have a dad by your side and was afraid you'd get scared. Your mom has to be both a dad and a mom, but for you, she feels it's worth it because you're a smart and lovely child."
Xia Jiani's eyes were slightly moist. She was too young to pay attention to some things and only thought that her mother was the best.
"In fact, sometimes I regret it. If my sisters and I hadn't stopped them and let a good stepmother come in, would our father not have to worry so much all these years? Would he not be alone now? Would he not be with his grandchildren every day and could go out for a walk with his wife?"
Xia Jiani seemed shaken, moved her lips, but said nothing.
Xia Ruzheng touched Xia Jiani's head and said, "So, you have to think carefully about whether you really don't need it, and whether your family really doesn't need it. When you grow up, have a husband, children, and a family, what will happen to your mother? How lonely and isolated she will be."
Xia Jiani lowered her head and did not answer.
Xia Ruzheng felt that this little girl really needed some time to think about it.
Xia Ruzheng came out of the room, and Xia Juaner was looking at her expectantly at the door.
Xia Ruzheng said, "I just persuaded her. It depends on what she thinks next. By the way, I think you can arrange for both parties to meet first. Maybe after the meeting, Ni'er will change her mind."
Xia Juan'er thought for a moment and said, "Let me take another look! Thank you so much, Zhengzheng."
Xia Ruzheng shook his head: "I hope you can find a home soon, so you don't have to work so hard."
After Xia Juaner discussed with the man, the two decided to meet in a cafe with their child.
Although Xia Ruzheng's words made Xia Jiani a little shaken, they failed to completely convince her. If Xia Ruzheng could convince her all at once, she could directly become a mediator.
However, when Xia Juaner asked Xia Jiani to go and meet the other party, Xia Jiani hesitated for a moment, but still nodded.
On the day they met, Xia Jiani tried her best to dress herself up and asked Xia Juaner to dress up as well. Xia Ruzheng said with a smile, "This child has really made you proud."
Xia Juaner also knew what Xia Jiani meant, which was that she didn't want her mother and herself to appear inferior to others.
When the mother and daughter arrived at the coffee shop, they were already waiting. When Xia Jiani saw the little boy sitting next to the man, she was stunned: "Oh my god, isn't that my deskmate? After all this time, it turns out that their parents are together!"
The little boy was also stunned. He had never expected such a sudden turn of events.
Xia Juaner pulled Xia Jiani to sit down and said, "Sorry, we are late."
The man said, "No, the agreed time hasn't come yet."
The two children stared at each other, and it was Xia Jiani who spoke first: "Why are you here?!"
The little boy also pointed at Xia Jiani: "Why is it you?"
"Why? Do you know each other?"
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