She didn't want this child to spend his whole life healing from his childhood.
The first time in Su Qingzhi's life she felt protected was when Shen Zhiyu led her across a muddy puddle.
Now, she also wants to light a lamp for Zhenzhen.
But now, I'm panicking again.
It's been almost all afternoon, and Zhenzhen still hasn't come back.
She was restless and increasingly afraid. Had she been too hasty?
Yes or no……
They have no right to be his family.
Shen Zhiyu remained silent until he noticed that her palms were cold, and then gently took her hand in his.
"Don't rush. The political commissar will definitely need time to process what he's going to say. The child is too young to accept something so big right away."
She moved her lips and whispered.
“I’m afraid he’ll think…we’re too abrupt.”
"Didn't you see it yesterday? The way he looked at you was no different than how he would look at his own mother."
Shen Zhiyu smiled.
"He likes you, he just needs some time to realize this isn't a dream."
Su Qingzhi nodded slowly, but her eyes were still fixed on the doorway.
The door remained closed.
She sighed, feeling empty inside, as if a piece of her heart had been ripped out.
Sudden!
"Honey~ Honey~"
Su Qingzhi turned her head abruptly.
She saw the little girl wobbling as she got up from the carpet and staggering towards the door.
Upon hearing this, Zhenzhen immediately let go of He Zaizhou's hand, rushed over, and grabbed Zhouzhou's little hand.
"Guoguo~ Let's play~"
Zhouzhou pointed with her little hand to a pile of small wooden toys on the ground.
Su Qingzhi watched as Zhenzhen squatted down and gently placed a red building block into Zhouzhou's hand.
Her throat suddenly tightened, and her nose suddenly stung with tears.
She looked at He Zaizhou.
"political commissar……"
"Zhenzhen, why don't you talk to Aunt Su and Uncle Shen yourself?"
He Zaizhou looked at him with a smile.
Zhenzhen lowered her head, her fingers trembling slightly.
He dared not look up at people, nor dared to make a loud noise.
"Zhenzhen, don't be afraid."
Su Qingzhi gently squatted down.
"You can say whatever's on your mind, it's okay. Would you like to live with us? Be our family, okay?"
She wasn't really sure herself.
This child is so quiet, so quiet it breaks my heart.
Su Qingzhi knew that he was not indifferent, nor did he not need love.
On the contrary, he longed to be loved more than anyone else.
He was just too scared, afraid that he wasn't good enough, afraid that he didn't deserve to be kept.
"I will... cause trouble for Uncle Shen and Aunt Su."
His voice was very soft.
Su Qingzhi was stunned, and her heart clenched suddenly.
She never expected that the child would apologize before even expressing the slightest hope.
"Silly child, how could you be a problem?"
“You are clearly a gift. The most precious gift that God has given us. Uncle Shen and I really, really like you. You are the little sun in our hearts, not a burden, not at all.”
"And... in the future, there will be little Zhouzhou to take care of, and the baby in Auntie's belly, they will also need their big brother. At that time, you will be helping us, not us helping you. Do you understand? You are an indispensable member of our family."
Zhenzhen finally slowly, little by little, raised her head.
"Can...can I really do it?"
He asked cautiously.
"sure!"
Su Qingzhi nodded vigorously.
“You’re amazing, Zhenzhen. You’re much braver than you think. You know what? Every morning when Zhouzhou wakes up, the first thing she says is ‘Brother Zhenzhen,’ and when she goes to sleep at night, she hugs the teddy bear you gave her and keeps saying your name. She already considers you her closest brother.”
Her gaze was firm yet gentle.
"Auntie believes in you, really believes in you. You will definitely be the best brother and the warmest family member."
Zhenzhen stared blankly into her eyes.
It seemed as if he had returned to the dream he had last night.
He dared not cry, not even a single tear.
Su Qingzhi understood.
What he feared was never loneliness, but the warmth he had finally managed to get close to, only to have it cruelly taken away the next second.
She didn't say anything, just gazed at him quietly, and then gently pulled him into her arms.
Zhenzhen froze completely.
Then, with a "waaaah," a heart-wrenching cry suddenly erupted.
He burst into tears, his whole body trembling.
Su Qingzhi's eyes also reddened, and her vision gradually blurred.
She didn't say anything, but gently patted his back with both hands.
This child has never wanted a home.
At the age of five, one should be carefree, snuggling and acting spoiled in their parents' arms.
But he learned to be silent, to restrain himself, and to swallow his tears early on.
Su Qingzhi gently whispered into his small ear.
"Don't be afraid, Zhenzhen, I'll always be here for you. You're not a burden to anyone, you're our light, the star that illuminates this home."
He Zaizhou stood not far away, a relieved smile appearing in his eyes.
His heart finally settled completely.
He could see clearly that Su Qingzhi and Shen Zhiyu truly cared for and loved this child as if it were their own flesh and blood.
This child has finally made it through.
Zhenzhen's face was flushed from crying, and her head was lowered, not daring to look up at Su Qingzhi.
Seeing this, Su Qingzhi did not rush or force him.
She slowly squatted down to look him in the eye.
"Okay, stop crying, okay? Be a good girl. Go play with your sister for a while, and Mommy will go to the kitchen to make you and your sister something delicious and sweet, okay?"
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