Chapter 229
The three children stopped in tacit understanding and waited quietly at the door, some standing, some squatting, or holding their chins with their hands, quietly listening to every conversation that happened in the room.
The Wu family's house is not big, and the living room is not big either, so the sounds of conversations in the house can be heard clearly.
Inside the house, several parents were focused on the conversation that was about to begin with. When the three children closed the door, they tensed up and prepared for the next communication, so it was difficult for them to notice the footsteps that quietly disappeared outside the door.
The system squatted on the host mother's shoulder and found that Yun Jinyan looked towards the door about five seconds after the door was closed.
system:"……"
Well, considering the minds of the host's three children, it is indeed a bit difficult to hide it from the host's mother.
However, Yun Jinyan did not expose the truth nor did she go out to chase away the three children who were determined to eavesdrop.
She calmed down and listened to the two people opposite her explain in detail how they planned to handle the matter.
"This incident was an unexpected one, but since it happened and we were lucky enough to discover it early, we can't let it go on any longer..."
The Li couple's words were obviously more rational and logical. The woman slowly said to Wu Wan, "We are both parents. We believe that we can understand each other's thoughts and feelings. It didn't matter if we didn't know before, but now we know. No matter what, we must take Zhao Zhao back. After all, she is our biological daughter."
Every word the other party said from the moment they entered the door until now has been very clear in their stance. Even though they have been speaking softly, anyone can feel the determination of the couple.
Wu Wan knew very well that there was nothing wrong with their choice and there was nothing worthy of her questioning. As the two had said, Zhao Zhao was their biological child, and she had no reason to stop them from recognizing and taking Zhao Zhao away.
But how could she be willing to hand over her daughter, who was more precious than her life, to the other party so easily?
Wu Wan hasn't had a normal communication with anyone for a long, long time. She has been locked up in this small room, mentally and physically ill. Now she is suddenly having a conversation that seems gentle but is actually a dead end... The only thing she can do is respond with silence.
Pale and powerless silence, silence that has nothing to say.
But fortunately, Yun Jinyan was by her side.
But what Yun Jinyan said shocked everyone.
"Have all the people involved in the wrong baby been found? Has the hospital apologized or offered compensation? Their unintentional mistake could very well ruin two children and two families. We can't just let it go like that, right?"
Yun Jinyan mentioned a point that they had overlooked but was indeed extremely important.
The Li couple was stunned for a moment, then nodded in agreement: "You are right. We will investigate the relevant responsibilities next. Once we have the news, we will inform Ms. Wu as soon as possible."
"...Thank you." Wu Wan responded dryly. She once again felt her own weakness at the moment from the other party's nonchalant attitude.
Disability, poverty, class gap...
If Zhaozhao returned to the Li family, she would definitely live a better life than if she followed him.
But the other kid...
She thought of the child who had been standing alone and quietly by the side since she entered the room just now, and her heart tightened. Finally, after Yun Jinyan dragged her out of the dead end with the topic, she realized how much she had neglected the child at that time.
She finally realized that the child... was actually the daughter who carried on her and her husband's bloodline.
But before that, her mind was completely focused on the fact that Zhaozhao was going to be taken away. She was in a daze and it was difficult for her to concentrate, and she didn't even look at the child seriously for even a second.
Therefore, now when I suddenly want to recall what that child looked like, how tall he was, and what clothes he wore, my memory is all blurry.
Wu Wan opened his mouth, but before he could organize his words, tears inexplicably rolled out of his eyes.
Two children...it seemed like she never treated either of them well.
The Li family was fighting for Zhao Zhao, and she was also fighting for Zhao Zhao. That child was standing quietly by the side from beginning to end. When she heard what the adults said, would she feel sad?
Wu Wan didn't dare to think any further. After wiping away her tears, she asked the two people opposite her in a hoarse voice, "What was the name of that kid just now?"
From the time the child came in until now, she hadn't even asked the child's name.
However, the Li family even knew that Zhaozhao was attending a kindergarten nearby. In comparison, he was inferior to them in every aspect. How would that child adapt to life if he suddenly left the Li family and came to this dilapidated home?
When she asked about the child's name, the couple was stunned for a moment, and then the woman replied softly: "It's called Li Yin, the sound of music. We originally... hoped that the child would be as carefree as the ballad."
But in fact, there are so many kinds of ballads, just like Li Yin’s life that suddenly changed at this moment.
Wu Wan was silent for a moment, then said to her, "Zhao Zhao's name was given by her father...my husband. We don't have much education, but we just hope that our daughter's future will be bright."
Upon hearing this, Father Li praised: "This word has a good meaning."
After one comment, the scene returned to the suffocating silence.
Wu Wan didn't want to mention returning Zhao Zhao, and the Li family finally realized that Li Yin's situation would deteriorate drastically after Zhao Zhao returned.
Li Yin is also a child they raised with great care, from when she was still in swaddling clothes to when she learned to babble, from when she first called "Mommy and Daddy" to when she would run and jump into their arms...only they themselves know how much expectation and love are condensed in them.
But that's not why they hesitate.
The child must be exchanged back. This is a principle, especially since their own flesh and blood has suffered so many years in a not-so-wealthy family, and Wu Wan is... unable to walk. When they thought about the fact that Zhao Zhao did not have the happy and carefree childhood that a normal child would have in this family, they became more determined to bring the child home immediately.
This is the only reason why we cannot back down no matter how we negotiate.
No parent who truly loves their child can watch their own flesh and blood continue to suffer in another place, and even not be able to live a normal, carefree life like a normal child.
Their attitude was firm. Wu Wan was pressed step by step, and his emotions had silently reached a critical point.
Yun Jinyan felt Wu Wan's grip on her getting tighter and tighter, frowned slightly, and said to the two of them, "I understand your feelings very well. If it were me, I would also take my child back without hesitation. Of course, Sister Wu is the same. She will definitely take Yinyin back, but children are not emotionless objects that can be controlled and exchanged by their parents..."
She thought about it and said to the three people including Wu Wan in a gentle voice: "I think you should also consider the feelings of the children. The two children have lived in their respective families for so many years. If you were to switch them back, you would be reluctant. Wouldn't they feel scared and uneasy?"
Children don’t understand so many negotiations between elders. They just feel that they have been suddenly abandoned and taken to a new family to carefully try to live a new life...
"Even if it's just a kitten or a puppy, you'd feel bad about giving it up, let alone two children?"
Yun Jinyan observed the three people's interested expressions and said slowly: "So I think it is right to let the children return to their respective families, but when we tell them the truth, we can also take their feelings into consideration.
At least for the time being, don't force the children to cut off contact with their original families. Wait until they are familiar with the new environment and family, and wait until you have withdrawn as much affection as possible from the other child and invested it in your own child, then gradually devote yourself to your own life. What do you think?"
Her proposal could be considered a compromise, and both parents were aware of this, but it was clear that the Li family had more concerns than Wu Wan.
After all, they have the upper hand in all aspects of the family.
However, they were both good people and would not think too badly of their children or the other party's parents. Therefore, after careful consideration, Li Jia and Wu Wan both agreed to Yun Jinyan's suggestion.
They did ignore their child's feelings, but fortunately it's not too late now.
After calming Wu Wan's depressed emotions, Yun Jinyan no longer got involved in the matter.
Afterwards, the atmosphere between the two families became more relaxed than before, and they basically exchanged some of their children's living habits and some interesting things that happened in their childhood.
They are both trying to learn as much as possible from each other about their real children.
Outside the door, Li Yin lowered his eyes expressionlessly, wondering whether these adults had had exactly the same conversation in his previous life when he was not here.
But she thought that there shouldn't be any.
Two years later in her previous life, Wu Wan's condition became worse and worse, and her emotions became more and more extreme. Wu Zhaozhao was almost her life. Even though she was sitting in a wheelchair, when the Li family came to clarify the truth and wanted to take Wu Zhaozhao away, she went crazy and picked up everything in the house that could be smashed and threw it at them, and forcibly drove the Li family out of the Wu family.
Therefore, the Li family became more determined to take Wu Zhaozhao back, and even their gratitude to her for raising Wu Zhaozhao turned into a bit of resentment. When compared with Li Yin's affluent life, they felt that Wu Zhaozhao had suffered a lot, so Li Yin was sent back to the Wu family first.
At that time, Aunt Yun and Mianmian were busy with their own affairs. Wu Wan did not ask Aunt Yun for help in dealing with this matter, and there was no Aunt Yun to compromise. Both families were fighting for Wu Zhaozhao and wanted to keep Wu Zhaozhao, because that was the treasure they all wanted to have.
And she, Li Yin, was just an unimportant child that no one wanted.
Li Yin didn't blame Wu Wan. At that time, Wu Wan suffered from a serious mental illness, and Wu Zhaozhao was the only thing that kept her alive.
After returning, Wu Wan treated Li Yin well. Even though they quarreled every time, she gritted her teeth and sold her house to support Li Yin's college education. The accumulated feelings she poured into Li Yin in the second half of her life were no less than those she had for Wu Zhaozhao.
Li Yin did not blame the Li family. They just wanted to bring back a child who truly belonged to them. Moreover, in the past seven years, they had given her a good life that her original family could never give her. They also gave her enough care and no one treated her harshly.
In the end, she was sent back early because she was afraid of being sent away. The Li family later gave her money and all her clothes and belongings from that house, which can be said to be the most kind thing they could do.
If she can't blame Wu Wan or the Li family, who should she blame?
The next chapter is going to be sweet!
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