In a sense, Xiao Hai bears some responsibility in the matter concerning Zizai.
But before the truth of the matter is fully revealed, neither Yan Shao nor Zhu Qianying wants to blame anyone, especially since Xiao Hai is only a six or seven-year-old child without parents.
"Hmm, will Zizai blame Xiaohai?" Zhu Qianying asked tentatively.
Zizai thought about it seriously for a moment, neither saying it was strange nor not strange, but only saying, "I think he just really wants to be like other people and have his own father and mother."
When this comes up, Zizai really understands. That's probably why Zizai, who is usually quite wary, pays more attention to Xiaohai than to his other classmates.
"He said he didn't have a father, and that reminded me of Bai Xiaolu..."
Zizai nestled in Zhu Qianying's arms, looking a little listless.
He only mentioned thinking of Bai Xiaolu, not himself, probably because he didn't want to upset Zhu Qianying, his mother.
Even though he only said half of what he meant, it was enough to make Zhu Qianying sad.
She gently stroked his back with her hand. Her feelings were actually very complicated. On the one hand, she was happy that he could bring up this old story so openly, which meant that he had really overcome this hurdle.
On the other hand, she was saddened that his friendship had been taken advantage of.
"Mommy, will the police arrest Xiaohai?"
Zhu Qianying paused for a moment, then said, "No, he's still a child..."
But Zhu Qianying knew that there was a type of school specifically for children who had made mistakes, and Xiao Hai must have been sent to one of those places.
Zizai suddenly grabbed Zhu Qianying's hand and said anxiously, "Mommy, Xiaohai doesn't know..."
When Zizai was at the scenic area, he walked to the entrance of the restricted area with a large group of children. Then, everyone said they were sleepy and lay down in the pavilion to rest for a while.
Everyone was asleep when Xiao Hai suddenly woke Zi Zai up, saying he was thirsty and wanted to buy some drinks.
The two of them then walked together toward the mountainside. After walking a short distance, Xiao Hai said he needed to pee, so the two of them turned into the bushes and found a place to urinate.
After Zizai finished peeing, he looked up and saw a spectacular waterfall over the grass. However, because it was hidden by the jungle on the mountain road, the view inside was not visible.
"Xiao Hai, there's a waterfall over there! Let's go check it out!"
Zizai was an extremely curious child. He looked around but didn't see any signs prohibiting entry or warning of danger. So, he pulled Xiaohai out of the bushes and walked closer to the boulders.
"Let's not go up there, it's too high..."
Looking at the giant rocks, Xiao Hai's eyes showed a hint of fear. Seeing that Zi Zai was eager to try, he reached out and tugged at his arm.
But Zizai, who is mostly fearless, patted Xiaohai's hand to comfort him.
"Are you scared? Then wait for me down here, I'll go up and take a look and then come down!"
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These situations and conversations were recounted by Zizai during his conversation with Dr. Zhao.
Looking back now, Zhu Qianying can easily guess the general idea.
Perhaps, even now, in Zai Zai's mind, Xiao Hai is still someone who was used. And the reason why Zai Zai has this idea is probably related to Xiao Hai's actions and words in front of the giant rock grandstand, preventing Zai Zai from going up.
Moreover, Zhu Qianying also trusted her beloved son's observation and judgment, and couldn't help but feel even more hatred for the mastermind.
A person who can exploit a child's innocence and friendship so thoroughly must be a heartless scoundrel.
Zhu Qianying gently rubbed her son's head, "Don't worry, baby, Daddy and the police officers will handle it well..."
In fact, after learning about Xiao Hai's background from the welfare home and finding the mysterious man, the police questioned Xiao Hai again alone. Xiao Hai admitted that he had lied, and he also admitted that he did think the stands were dangerous and had advised Zizai not to go up.
Therefore, Xiao Hai's judgment on whether he is good or bad is basically not much different from Zizai's.
Clearly, the other party knew Zai Zai well enough to know that the little guy would be attracted by the spectacular waterfall and that he would definitely go up to the viewing platform to see the waterfall.
It has to be said that the person not only figured out Xiao Hai's psychology, but also Zizai's psychology.
After hearing Zhu Qianying's assurance, Zizai softly responded with an "Mmm..." and then leaned against Zhu Qianying's chest without saying a word, as if he was thinking about something.
Zhu Qianying didn't disturb him, but gently stroked his back to comfort him.
Compared to children from ordinary families, Zizai may have to experience the good and evil, beauty and ugliness of human nature earlier. Although Zhu Qianying felt this was cruel, it was Zizai's fate. Since he was born into such a family, there were some things he had to face as early as possible.
Therefore, when he was thinking and analyzing on his own, Zhu Qianying did not want to try to influence him too much with her own thoughts.
The driver took Zhu Qianying and her son to Jingjing Restaurant. As soon as Zizai got out of the car and saw the people inside the restaurant, his previously listless spirit immediately became excited.
"Sister Guoguo, Brother Beibei!"
Shouting, she broke free from Zhu Qianying's grasp and ran into the restaurant.
Zhu Qianyu learned about Chen Jing and Luo Yifan's marriage registration a little later than Zhu Qianying, who was the older sister.
Upon hearing this good news, Zhu Qianyu naturally wanted to fly over immediately to congratulate her mother. However, given her current special physical condition, Ji Huan naturally wouldn't allow her to act as she pleased.
So, after making thorough preparations and getting everything ready, the family flew over, arriving in the afternoon.
They didn't inform Chen Jing or Zhu Qianying. After getting off the plane, the whole family went straight to Jingjing's restaurant.
So, not only was Zizai pleasantly surprised, but Zhu Qianying was also somewhat astonished.
After entering and greeting the two elders of the Ji family, I spotted my younger sister's conspicuous figure, quickly went over, grabbed her hand, and asked, "Xiaoyu, are you alright?"
Zhu Qianyu is nearing her due date, so Zhu Qianying is a little worried.
Originally, she and her mother had discussed flying to R City in a couple of days to visit the Luo family elders and also to meet with the Ji family.
Unexpectedly, before they could even arrange their schedules, the entire Ji family flew over.
"Sister, I'm doing great. I'm eating and sleeping well. I'm just waiting for the little one to be willing to come out and meet us!"
Xiaoyu was heavily pregnant, but her figure remained unchanged, and her face was just as delicate and beautiful as before, except that it had a rosy complexion and showed no signs of being puffy.
If you didn't look at her lower abdomen, and only at her face and back, you really wouldn't know she was a pregnant woman about to give birth.
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