Gu Bin was filled with suspicion and simply didn't believe that Xie Yan hadn't been behind this. But at this moment, he dared not say anything more.
After all, children are always straightforward and say whatever comes to mind. If Chaochao says something that he can't handle later, he'll really be embarrassed, and he'll be the one who suffers in the end.
Seeing Gu Bin's discomfiture, Xie Yan couldn't help but smile again, a mocking grin spreading across his face.
Because of the arrival of Gu Bin and his daughter, Chaochao gave up her plan to do laundry at this moment and said to Xie Yan, "Dad, can I do laundry later? I want to play with Tongtong for a while."
Xie Yan nodded, "Sure! You two have fun, you can wash the clothes later." Anyway, the days are getting longer now, there's plenty of time to wash them after dinner.
Upon seeing this, Chaochao smiled happily.
Xie Yan took out the blanket that Chaochao used to crawl on when she was little, spread it in the yard, and put a few of Chaochao's toys on it. "Okay, now you and Tongtong can play on it."
Looking at the little blanket she used to play with when she was little, Chaochao touched it nostalgically, took off her shoes and said to Gu Bin, "Uncle Gu, put Tongtong up here."
Gu Bin put the child down and then secretly said to Xie Yan, "Brother, tell me how you raise your child. Chaochao is so good to you." He wouldn't let him say a word.
To be honest, he was really envious.
Xie Yan glanced at Gu Bin smugly and said in a very Versailles manner, "It's nothing, it's just that the genes are good. This child has known how to be filial to his old father since he was a child."
Gu Bin rolled his eyes in obvious disgust.
Oh! I wonder who was the person who was driven to the brink of collapse by the child's crying back then?
Who exactly is it?
And who is it that his sister-in-law was in postpartum confinement and he lost more than ten pounds?
Xie Yan: "..."
Can't we just have a normal conversation anymore?
It's just bragging, is it really necessary to take it so seriously?
Seriously, that's the annoying thing about people you know well. They know everything about you, so you can't even brag properly!
After being exposed by Gu Bin, Xie Yan stopped pretending and shrugged in a very irritating way, "I'm not telling you, so what!"
Gu Bin: "..."
He had never met anyone more annoying than Xie Yan.
While the two on one side were at loggerheads, the two little ones on the other side were playing happily on the blanket. Little Tongtong really enjoyed playing with Chaochao, who was older than her.
She wasn't usually a very well-behaved child, but in front of Chaochao, she was like a good baby. When Chaochao showed her her toys, she sat quietly and listened, her big eyes, just like Zhang Linghui's, fixed on Chaochao.
Every now and then, when Chaochao asks her a question, she gives a few vague answers, maximizing her emotional value.
Looking at his daughter, who was already one year old but whose speech was still unclear, Gu Bin couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
He turned to Xie Yan with a serious expression and said, "I remember when Chaochao was one year old, she could already say quite a few words, and they were very clear. Why is it that our Tongtong still can't speak fluently?"
He frowned slightly, his eyes filled with worry, "Is it...?"
Xie Yan immediately interrupted him, saying seriously and earnestly, "Don't overthink it. Tongtong is developing very well and there's nothing wrong with her."
“Every child starts talking at a different time, so don’t scare yourself.”
Despite Xie Yan's words, Gu Bin still felt a vague sense of unease.
If the child is truly healthy, then all is well. But if there is a problem and they ignore it as normal, then that would be terrible.
He hesitated for a moment, but couldn't help saying, "Why don't you take a closer look?"
Xie Yan really wanted to slap this guy, but he also understood that he was just worried about the child.
So Xie Yan nodded helplessly, "Okay, I'll take another look." With that, he tiptoed over and, without disturbing the two children's play, carefully examined Tongtong again.
Of course, Chaochao's help was indispensable in this process.
After the examination, he came to the same conclusion as before: nothing's wrong. He shook his head at Gu Bin and said with a hint of teasing, "Don't worry, it's nothing. You just like to make a fuss."
After hearing this, Gu Bin breathed a sigh of relief. "Of course it's best if nothing's wrong. I was just afraid that if the child really had some problem, we would overlook it."
Xie Yan nodded understandingly; this was indeed a common occurrence in reality.
Many children's illnesses show initial signs in early childhood, but parents don't take them seriously at the time, which eventually develops into serious and irreversible diseases.
Actually, if it had been discovered when I was a child, it could have been cured.
He pondered for a moment, then earnestly said to Gu Bin, "When you get back, find more books to read to Tongtong. The more she listens, the better her pronunciation will become."
"But you have to remember, don't rush. Children are very sensitive to adults' emotions. If you are anxious, they can sense it. If you do it wrong, it may backfire. In severe cases, the child may not even want to speak."
Gu Bin nodded quickly to indicate that he understood.
Before he could say anything, Yu Yuehui had already prepared the meal and loudly called everyone to eat.
Xie Yan walked over, patted Gu Bin on the shoulder, and said warmly, "Come on, let's go eat some more."
Gu Bin wanted to decline and say no, but the aroma wafting from the kitchen was so enticing that even though he wasn't hungry, his mouth was hooked by the fragrance.
He looked down at his daughter, who was also drawn by the aroma and gazing longingly at the kitchen. He smiled helplessly, picked up Tongtong, and followed Xie Yan and his daughter into the kitchen.
Once inside the kitchen, Gu Bin didn't stand on ceremony. He found an empty spot, picked up Tongtong, and sat down.
Xie Yan carried Chaochao to her special little chair and instructed, "Chaochao, greet your Uncle Gu and little sister Tongtong. Daddy will go get you your food."
Chaochao nodded sensibly, instantly adopting the demeanor of a little adult. She reached out and picked up the chopsticks on the table, handed them to Gu Bin, and said in a clear voice, "Uncle Gu, please eat, don't be shy."
Gu Bin smiled as he accepted the chopsticks Chaochao offered him, saying with obvious affection, "Thank you for your hospitality, Chaochao!"
Hearing this, Chaochao laughed happily, her eyes narrowing into crescent moons.
She felt like a real adult today, not only taking care of her little sister Tongtong but also greeting guests, and she felt a great sense of accomplishment.
Today's meal was exceptionally plentiful. The main dish was cold noodles, along with stir-fried green beans with meat and chili peppers. Considering Chaochao's taste, Yu Yuehui also specially steamed eggplant with garlic and served a side of cucumber salad for her.
Gu Bin mixed himself a bowl of cold noodles, took a bite, and immediately gave a thumbs up, praising, "Sister-in-law's cooking skills are as good as ever!"
Yu Yuehui couldn't help but laugh. She glanced at Tongtong, who was licking her lips from the aroma of the food, and said, "Don't put chili in it. Feed Tongtong some noodles too, just a little bit."
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