Chapter 105 She didn't want Feifei to feel like she was stealing her mother's affections.
"Songyu, are you alright?"
"Mother!"
Zhou Mu was also stunned by this unexpected turn of events; she hadn't intended to hurt Aunt Yan.
Yan Songyu frowned and shook her head. "I'm fine. Help Mumu sit up first, so as not to aggravate her wound."
Feng Yu hurriedly helped Zhou Mu sit up, his eyes fixed on Yan Songyu with concern.
Feifei ran quickly to the bathroom, wet a towel, and handed it to her, saying, "Mom, a wet towel."
Watching Yan Songyu wipe the stickiness off her body and legs, Feifei stood beside her, staring intently. "Mom, does it hurt a lot? Let's go find a doctor right away."
"Don't worry, the porridge has been cooled down for a long time, it's not very hot." She showed Feifei her cleaned leg, which was only slightly red. "See, it's okay, it doesn't hurt anymore."
The adults and two children were finally relieved. Zhou Mu lowered her head guiltily, "I'm sorry, Aunt Yan, I didn't mean to."
Yan Songyu smiled and patted her head. "It's okay, it was Auntie who didn't hold it properly, it's not your fault."
After a brief interlude, Feifei and Zhou Mu quietly began their meal.
As Zhou Mu ate the porridge that Yan Songyu fed her, a wave of bitterness and bloating washed over her. As the bitterness spread to her eyes, the tears she had been holding back for so long finally burst forth.
"Why are you crying? Is the food not good? Or does your wound hurt?" Yan Songyu asked hurriedly.
Zhou Mu quickly shook his head, "No, I'm just touched. Thank you for being so kind to me, Aunt Yan."
Yan Songyu chuckled, "It's just feeding you a meal, what's so special about that?"
Zhou Mu didn't say that her attitude made her feel a little lost, wanting to get closer but not daring to, wanting to stay away but not wanting to.
“Aunt Yan, I saved Feifei willingly, you don’t need to feel so… guilty towards me.”
Yan Songyu was taken aback, realizing that she had been too enthusiastic. Zhou Mu was just Zhou Mu; she was naturally sensitive and thoughtful. Her sudden change in attitude would definitely be difficult for Zhou Mu's conflicted nature to adapt to, but given her upbringing, it was inevitable that she would develop such a personality.
So Yan Songyu said gently, "Auntie does feel guilty towards you. You're still a child yourself, yet you protected Feifei. But Auntie is more interested in thanking you, so Auntie wants to take good care of you. I'm sorry, did I make you uncomfortable?"
"No, Aunt Yan, I'm just... a little not used to it."
She did envy Feifei for having a loving and doting mother, but when Yan Songyu actually treated her like a daughter, she didn't feel used to it.
As a child who was always hungry and cold, she had no right to be picky about food, let alone be fed. She had no such memories in her earliest life, only images of crawling on the ground like a dog picking things up to eat.
After that day, Yan Songyu continued to take meticulous care of Zhou Mu, and she gradually got used to Yan Songyu's gentle concern. However, she would always pay attention to Feifei's attitude, as she did not want Feifei to feel that she was stealing her mother.
After a few times, Feifei took the initiative to say, "Mumu, you don't need to do this. I don't mind if Mom is nice to you. If you're willing, Mom can recognize you as her goddaughter. That way, we'll be real sisters."
Feifei is very intelligent and won't be jealous in these matters. Yan Songyu gives her enough security, and she knows that she will always be her most beloved daughter.
"No, no need. I know Aunt Yan is good to me, and I like her very much, but I don't need to be a goddaughter."
She has her own mother, and although she is not good, no one can replace her.
After Feifei missed a week of school, Kong Ying came to the hospital to see her, bringing a large bag of fruit and snacks, along with a list of homework assignments.
"See how good I am to you? I think about everything you do, not only your physical health, but also your studies and future." Kong Ying smiled with a malicious grin.
Feifei rolled her eyes at him and retorted, "Do you think I'm like you? This homework is a piece of cake for me."
"Do you believe me? Even if I stop going to school right now and go straight to the final exams, I'll still be number one."
Feifei was quite proud; she had finished the fourth-grade curriculum ahead of schedule during the summer vacation.
"Okay, okay, you're amazing, you're so smart." Kong Ying was discouraged and turned to Zhou Mu for comfort, "Mu Mu, you didn't also self-study the fourth-grade curriculum, did you?"
Zhou Mu shook his head, "No, Feifei has been tutoring me these past few days."
Yan Songyu originally wanted to hire a tutor for Zhou Mu, but she firmly disagreed. In the end, Feifei volunteered. They were both in the fourth grade, and the teaching content of the two schools was very similar.
Feifei: "Mumu is so smart, she can learn on her own without any problem. I'm just a figurehead."
Kong Ying was speechless. "Can you guys stop flattering each other?"
He came to visit his friends and incidentally relayed homework to the teacher. How did that become a blow to him?
Just as the three children were having a good time, making noise and laughing, Jiang Zhenzhu arrived again.
Why do I say "again"?
Because she visited three times a day at the same time every day, after Feng Yu ran into her a few times, he stopped coming to the hospital to avoid her, and he really should go back to work at the company.
"Feifei, I've come to see you. What are you and Mumu talking about? I could hear your laughter from far away." Jiang Zhenzhu opened the door and saw Kong Ying. "Some classmates have come to see you. I brought some small cakes for you."
Feifei felt a little embarrassed. She had already learned of Jiang Zhenzhu's feelings after Jiang Zhenzhu repeatedly asked about Feng Yu. But Uncle Feng was her mother's boyfriend... and they were 18 years apart in age. Uncle Feng had never even spoken a word to her. How could she have fallen for him? Was love so irrational?
"Sister Pearl, thank you."
Feifei smiled and took them, giving one to Kong Ying and one to Mumu, and taking one for herself as she slowly ate, pondering how to appease Jiang Zhenzhu.
"Feifei, didn't your second aunt and General Manager Feng come to see you today?"
"No, Mom and Uncle Feng are busy with work. We're fine now, so we don't need them to watch over us all the time. Besides, we have a caregiver."
"I see, then..."
Feifei stopped her from asking further, "Sister Pearl, don't you need to take care of Grandma?"
"Your second uncle is here. He's with Grandma, and he'll probably come to see you soon."
"Ah... really? That's great. I really miss my dad." Feifei responded dryly, tears welling up inside her. Did she really have to deal with so many people today?
Feifei was on the verge of tears, but finally her savior appeared.
The nurse came to deliver Zhou Mu's medicine. Fei Fei seized the opportunity to ask about the precautions she had asked about before, and apologized to the gentle nurse in her heart.
Kong Ying and Zhou Mu were exchanging glances, and Jiang Zhenzhu couldn't stand being alone any longer, so she prepared to leave. "Feifei, I'll come see you again tomorrow."
Feifei nodded quickly, "Okay, Sister Pearl, don't worry about me. Thank you for taking care of Grandma."
But perhaps it was the power of sincerity?
A commotion broke out in the corridor, and Kong Ying immediately poked his head out to join in the fun, his mouth agape in shock.
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