Seeing Su Qingluan taking the dejected Su Xueyan out together, Yang was curious: "Da Ya? What are you and San Ya doing outside?" She looked up at the sky. Although the sun was far from setting, it was almost time for dinner.
Su Qingluan glanced at Su Xueyan and said, "Go and apologize to Mr. Mu!"
Then he told Yang the whole story of the little girl's "heroic deed".
"Oh, that book is a rare thing. Can we afford to pay for it?" Yang knew how valuable the book was, but she didn't quite understand why the book was "precious" and was still worried about the price.
Su Qingluan smiled bitterly: "Mother, if it's just the price, our family can afford it, but I'm afraid..."
"No matter what, you must take San Ya with you to apologize. If they ask you to pay compensation, you should pay according to the price..." At this point, Yang was worried that Su Qingluan didn't have enough money on her, so she asked her to wait there. She turned and went into the house to take out the banknotes Su Qingluan had given her. "Is this enough?"
Having said that, he stuffed the banknote into Su Qingluan's arms without saying anything.
Su Qingluan couldn't refuse, so she could only nod and put the banknote away. She walked towards Mu Xingzhi's house with her younger sister who didn't dare to say a word.
"Sister..." As they could see the bamboo forest extending from the wall of Mu Xingzhi's yard, the little girl became more and more nervous. Finally, she couldn't help but talk to Su Qingluan, "Sister, how should I apologize?"
Su Qingluan stopped and squatted down to look at her little sister who looked uneasy. Such a young child probably had never apologized before. Her steps seemed very heavy, as if there was a poisonous snake or a ferocious beast waiting for her ahead.
That's the fear of the unknown.
Seeing tears welling up in her sister's eyes but not daring to let them fall, and her voice being timid, no longer as lively and sweet as before, Su Qingluan felt really distressed.
However, she still hardened her heart and did not plan to solve everything herself, but brought her sister with her.
Su Qingluan borrowed the book herself, so she was naturally wrong for not keeping it properly. However, as the person who damaged the book, her sister should not shirk responsibility.
Although she didn't think anyone would really make things difficult for a child under four years old, Su Xueyan still had to learn to take responsibility for her words and actions.
She smiled slightly and looked up at her sister: "How to apologize to others for your mistakes should not be taught by me, but should be figured out by you yourself."
"But, if I don't speak well and make Mr. Mu angry..."
"An apology doesn't need to be 'nice', but it needs to be 'sincere'. As long as you are sincerely apologizing, others will be able to feel it."
"Then... then can Mr. Mu forgive me?" Su Xueyan asked cautiously.
"We apologize not to make others forgive us." Su Qingluan touched her sister's slightly loose temples.
"... Isn't it to make the other party forgive you? Then why apologize?" Su Xueyan asked curiously.
This question actually made Su Qingluan stunned. She knew that "apologies" made to seek forgiveness could be considered "moral kidnapping" in a sense. But what was the purpose of an apology without asking for forgiveness...
She thought about it and gave a rather idealistic but heartwarming answer: "Maybe it's because we know we've hurt others, so we want them not to suffer so much because of our hurt."
The little girl nodded, not quite understanding.
Su Qingluan paused and added: "But this is just my own idea, you still have to think about it carefully." The implication is: You can't copy it without thinking.
...Although she felt that the little girl's attitude of half understanding would probably not be copied.
After sorting out her emotions, Su Qingluan stood up. She couldn't help but sigh inwardly: Whenever she came to Mu Xingzhi's place, she was always in high spirits and wished she could walk faster.
This was the first time she felt so uneasy.
Of course, the one who was even more nervous was the younger sister next to her - the closer they got to Mr. Mu's yard, the slower the little girl's steps became, and she almost wished she could stand still.
No matter how much the two sisters of the Su family slowed down their pace, they finally arrived at Mr. Mu's house. However, contrary to the expectations of the Su Qingluan sisters, Mr. Mu did not come out. Only Song Bo opened the door.
"The host is not feeling well and cannot see guests. May I ask what you two are doing?" Song Bo's tone was still full of surprise. After all, Su Qingluan often came to borrow and return books, and he was used to it. But this was the first time he saw her come to visit with a child.
The child looked no more than three or four years old, and was quite cute, but for some reason there was a hint of uneasiness in his eyes.
Song Bo touched his beard unconsciously: Could it be that he looks so scary that he can make children tremble with fear?
Although the owner of this place is bedridden and not convenient to see guests, Su Qingluan cannot force him, but she still has to apologize.
So Su Qingluan stepped forward and told the whole story first. She then respectfully handed the "Thousand Layer Pastry" in her arms to Song Bo with both hands, and winked at her sister: I'm done, it's time for you to admit your mistake!
Su Xueyan walked up to Song Bo with her short legs.
Song Bo had not expected that Su Qingluan would actually let his three or four-year-old sister come along to apologize. He quickly shook his head and was about to help the little girl up: "How could we bother with such a young child?"
However, Su Qingluan gently supported Song Bo and stopped her: "Please let my sister apologize - even though she is still young, she should be responsible for her words and actions."
Song Bo was stunned for a moment, then his expression changed from surprise to seriousness. He looked at Su Qingluan with a solemn expression as the little girl used incoherent language. Although her voice was childish and incoherent, she sincerely reviewed her rash behavior and apologized very seriously.
…Although this serious little adult look appears on that chubby, round face that looks like a glutinous rice dumpling, there is a suspicion that it is maliciously cute…
Seeing that her sister had truly acknowledged her mistake and showed no sign of evasion or dissatisfaction, Su Qingluan nodded secretly, then stepped forward and bowed properly. "This book is precious. I'm truly sorry for accidentally damaging it. I wonder how much it cost? We'll compensate you at full price..."
"You have to ask our boss about the specific value. I'm just a servant and don't know so much." Unexpectedly, Song Bo gave an ambiguous answer.
"But Madam Su's sincerity is in my heart and I will convey it to the boss truthfully. The boss is not a petty person, so please be at ease, Madam Su."
Although there was no definite answer, Song Bo's attitude was quite calm, and Su Qingluan was relieved. Considering that Mu Xingzhi was ill and could not see guests, and Song Bo must be busy taking care of others, Su Qingluan felt it was inconvenient to bother him any further, so she took her sister and said goodbye.
...Su Qingluan soon discovered that she had been too reassured too early!
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