In the morning, while chatting with Teacher Xiao on QQ, Teacher Xiao said something to her and Yan Shao.
"You and Yan Shao should try to relax. Your optimism and cheerfulness will naturally influence Zizai. Try not to let him feel any negative emotions."
Although Zhu Qianying was in a sore back, she was in a really good mood. As a result, Zizai was also very happy. His eyes crinkled with laughter as he tugged at Zhu Qianying's face and played happily.
If it weren't for needing Zizai's retelling to find the real culprit, and if it weren't for the fear of the lurking danger, Zhu Qianying would even think that it would be fine if Zizai couldn't remember.
Of course, this thought only flashed through her mind. Because she knew that as long as the real culprit wasn't found, she and Yan Shao would live in constant fear, worrying not only about Zizai but also about the safety of all their family members.
"Okay, Mommy is secretly smiling because Mommy will soon have her own design brand!"
Of course, she wasn't sure if Zizai would understand, but it was definitely something to be happy about. She hadn't mentioned it to the little guy before.
"Your own brand?" Zizai poked his little head out from under the collar, looking at Zhu Qianying with confusion.
Zhu Qianying then turned the inside of her vest over to show him the brand logo, saying, "It seems like this is what you call a brand."
Zizai suddenly realized, "Oh... I understand, it means that in the future, if someone buys jewelry from Mommy's brand, Zizai can tell them, 'This is Mommy's brand, and it was designed by Mommy!'"
The little one slept soundly, his bright black eyes shining. "Is that so, Mommy!"
Zhu Qianying smiled and poked his nose, "That's right, exactly!"
"Wow, Mommy, you're so amazing!!"
Zizai thought he was the first to receive the news. When he walked out of the living room with Zhu Qianying in his hand, he rushed over to show off to Young Master Yan as soon as he saw him.
"Daddy, did you know that my mommy is going to have her own brand!"
Young Master Yan looked up at Zhu Qianying, then patted her head and asked in surprise, "Wow, really? Mommy is amazing!"
Zizai smiled and turned to look at Zhu Qianying, then raised his chin at Yan Shao, looking very proud and smug.
"Hmph, of course, don't you know whose mommy you are?"
Zhu Qianying and Yan Shao exchanged a meaningful glance. Zizai's cheerful appearance finally put their minds at ease.
The school completely covered up the news of Zizai's disappearance. The principal and the few teachers who knew about it were told by the police to keep it a secret.
As for the children, the police had no reason to detain them indefinitely, and they were released and sent home after Zizai was found.
When the police questioned the child, they did not mention that Zizai was missing. Therefore, his classmates assumed that Zizai had asked for leave again to go out and play.
Anyway, even though Zizai takes leave every now and then, he still consistently ranks first in his grade in monthly exams.
The other teachers, unaware of the situation, didn't care much about his leave request. Besides, Zizai was a student the principal took special care of, and the principal personally approved his leave request; it wasn't their place to interfere.
After resting at home for two days, Zizai has recovered quite a bit. However, the abrasions on his face, hands, feet, and body are starting to scab over, which looks a bit unsightly and makes people feel sorry for him.
Teacher Xiao has been coming over every day for the past two days, but she just plays with him and chats with him casually.
Even she didn't dare to go any further to find out what happened, because it seemed that Zizai had really forgotten everything that day.
In the past two days, he has talked most about Bai Xiaolu with Teacher Xiao and his parents.
"That brat Bai Xiaolu, she's having so much fun she doesn't want to leave, huh?" That's what Zizai said after watching the video Jiang Qi sent him that evening.
Zhu Qianying didn't dare tell him that she hadn't spoken to Bai Shao and her family of three yet.
Seeing that his parents didn't answer him, Zizai said again, "Daddy, can I ask for a few more days off? Where are Bai Xiaolu and the others playing? Why don't we go too?"
Yan Shao could only say, "Baby, Daddy is very busy, and Mommy is also preparing for the studio. I'm afraid we won't have time to go on a trip."
Zizai looked disappointed, "Oh, is that so..."
Yan Shao works from home, and every evening, Qin Xiu and Ke Kai would bring him some documents and files to review.
Every day when Qin Xiu and Ke Kai come over, Zhu Qianying will take Zizai out of the study to go for a walk in the garden or on the beach.
The mother and son walked hand in hand, barefoot, in the fine sand still warm from the sun. Holding her son's soft little hand, Zhu Qianying felt incredibly at ease.
"Zizai, do you want to go surfing first thing tomorrow morning..." Zhu Qianying asked tentatively.
After asking the question, she looked down at the little one with hopeful eyes.
Surfing is one of the little guy's favorite sports. Before, whenever they stayed at the beach villa, he would always pester his parents to take him surfing.
But this time, without even thinking, he answered, "No!"
It seems that his fear of water will not be cured in a day or two.
Anyway, to this day, he still refuses to take a bath in the bathtub.
"Alright then, would Zizai like to exercise?"
The little guy is actually a very active child; he can have a lot of fun playing basketball, judo, fencing, and anything else.
However, after Bai Xiaolu left, his interest in judo clearly waned. Several times, Ke Kai teased him, inviting him to the training ground, but he shook his head and refused.
"Then... let's ask Daddy, Uncle Qin, and Uncle Ke to play basketball together!"
The answer was exactly what Zhu Qianying expected, but hearing it still made her feel uneasy.
"Okay, Zizai can ask them himself in a bit, alright?"
This Wanghaiju (Seaview Residence) has a great reputation; it has many recreational facilities, including a basketball court.
"Okay, Mommy, do you want to participate?"
This really stumped Zhu Qianying; she truly knew nothing about basketball.
"Let me watch your clothes and hand you towels!" Zhu Qianying said.
"Haha, so is Mommy going to be the logistics team leader?"
Zizai suddenly burst into laughter. Although Zhu Qianying didn't understand what was so funny about it, she still laughed along.
"Hehe, yes, Mommy is the logistics captain for Squad Leader Yanxu."
Zhu Qianying's words inexplicably tickled the little guy's funny bone again, and even though they were almost back in their own garden, he was still laughing heartily.
The three people who were drinking tea and chatting on the balcony of the study could clearly hear the little guy's cheerful and clear laughter, and they all looked gratified.
"Grandpa, Zizai seems to be doing quite well right now?"
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