I'll help you with things, I'll do lots and lots of things, I'm very well-behaved, and I don't eat much..."
Bai Yajing felt her throat tighten as she listened to her words.
She hugged the little girl and smelled the lingering floral fragrance on the child. At that moment, she understood why she had been so restless these past few days.
"Liu Liu, let me think about it first, okay?" she said softly.
She needs to think this through carefully, as it concerns her child's future and her family's attitude; she must be cautious.
She has three children, and she could easily support one more, but she is busy with work every day, and her own children are taken care of by her elders. Can she really shoulder this responsibility?
Before she could come up with a solution, the sound of military truck horns came from afar; the evacuation convoy had arrived.
The medical team members busily moved equipment and luggage, and people came forward to express their gratitude and say goodbye.
Bai Yajing watched this scene, her heart torn between two conflicting emotions.
What does it mean to bring a child back home? Her work keeps her incredibly busy, and her elderly relatives at home also have limited energy. Raising a child is not a simple matter; it's not just about providing for their food and drink, but also about their education...
But should Liu Liu be left behind? The thought that those trusting eyes before her would once again be overwhelmed by the pain of abandonment made Bai Yajing's heart clench as if gripped by a large hand, causing her great distress.
It's been a month, and she's been following her around every day, calling her "Auntie" this and "Auntie" that. At an age when she doesn't understand anything, she's grown up quickly, helping out and giving her water when she's tired, massaging her shoulders...
"Driver, it's time to get in the car." Zhou Lin walked over and patted her on the shoulder.
He also saw the expectant look in Liu Liu's eyes, but as a grown man who was still unmarried, he knew that his superiors would not agree to adopt a little girl.
Bai Yajing nodded haphazardly, but remained standing still.
At this moment, the volunteers also came to pick up Liu Liu.
She saw Liu Liu being led by a volunteer to another car. The little girl kept turning back to look at her, tears streaming silently down her face, but she bit her lower lip tightly to keep herself from making a sound.
They are so sensible that it's heartbreaking.
Just as Liu Liu was about to board the bus, Bai Yajing clutched her chest, closed her eyes, and called out, "Wait!"
Everyone present stopped and looked at her.
Bai Yajing took a deep breath and quickly walked towards the volunteer: "Excuse me, what procedures are required if I want to temporarily adopt orphans from the disaster area?"
The scene was silent. Liu Liu broke free from the volunteer's hand, ran over and hugged her leg, her small body trembling with sobs.
The volunteers looked at them in surprise: "Dr. Bai, are you sure? This requires a series of evaluations and procedures..."
I know this is sudden.
She knelt down, picked up Liu Liu in one arm, and looked at the volunteer again, her eyes resolute. "But I've made up my mind. If the procedures allow, I'd like to apply to become Liu Liu's guardian."
Zhou Lin quickly came over: "Master, have you thought this through? This is no small matter."
"I am a doctor, and saving lives is my sacred duty."
She looked into Liu Liu's teary eyes, "But some unseen wounds can't be healed simply by stitches. This child needs more than just physical care; she also needs..."
She paused, then added, "And love. I want to try and see if I can give her that."
With a choked voice, Liu Liu said, "I'll be very good. I'll dress myself and take care of myself. I'll also help you organize your medicine and do housework. I'm very capable..."
The little girl counted on her fingers, listing all the things she could do, afraid of being rejected.
She really liked Aunt Bai. After her parents left, it was Aunt Bai who took care of her and kept her company.
Bai Yajing gently interrupted her: "Liu Liu, you don't have to do anything you don't want to do. If you come home with me, you only need to do one thing—be a happy child, okay?"
The little girl froze, then nodded vigorously, threw herself into Bai Yajing's arms and burst into tears, as if to release all the fear and sorrow of the past few days.
Seeing this, the volunteer wiped away tears of emotion: "Okay, I can process the temporary guardianship for you first. The formal adoption procedures will need to be completed after you return to the city."
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