In the end, Yu Yue went over and gently lifted Chaochao up.
Chaochao was so asleep that her hair stood on end like a little hedgehog. She had already sat up with Yu Yuehui's help, but her eyes were still tightly closed. She sat on the kang (a heated brick bed) and drowsily put on her clothes.
When Yu Yue asked her to extend her hand, she obediently did so; when asked to extend her arm, she obediently extended it. Her well-behaved and adorable demeanor showed no trace of the mischievous little devil who wouldn't sleep and disturb others at night.
As soon as Qian Hong entered the house, she saw Chaochao with her eyes still closed. She was immediately heartbroken and rushed over to hug Chaochao tightly. Her face was full of pity. "Oh my good darling, look how pitiful she is. It's all your parents' fault for leaving so early!"
As she spoke, she gave Xie Yan and Yu Yue a reproachful glare.
Turning to Chaochao, Qian Hong said with a kind smile, "Our poor little darling is suffering because of your unreliable, spoiled mother..."
Yu Yuehui and Xie Yan exchanged a glance, both seeing helplessness in each other's eyes.
Especially Yu Yuehui, who used to be her mother's darling, but since Chaochao was born, her status has plummeted. Not only does she no longer feel her mother's love, but she is also frequently disliked by her mother.
I truly felt the difference between being a cherished memory and something like a grain of rice stuck to my clothes.
Xie Yan was amused by his wife's vivid analogy. He patted her hand and said softly, "It's alright, my wife, you're still my white moonlight."
He paused, then added with a mischievous grin, "Chaochao is the one who's getting in the way of that little grain of white rice!"
Yu Yuehui couldn't help but chuckle and teased, "Are you sure?"
Xie Yan: "..."
Actually, Chaochao isn't exactly a pushover; she can be quite a sweet and caring girl at times!
Of course, that's assuming she doesn't cause trouble.
Despite Qian Hong's current disdain for Yue Hui, she was actually very reluctant to part with her daughter. This girl had never left her side before.
I was so glad my daughter was with me, but now she's going to Beijing. Beijing is a legendary big city. I wonder if people there will look down on us country folk.
Ever since she learned that Yu Yue was going to Beijing, she had been feeling uneasy. Although Xie Yan had said that he had long since severed ties with his family, how could she explain this?
There are no parents who are not good. No matter how badly parents have done, the debt of gratitude for giving birth to you is greater than the sky. What can a thank-you banquet do?
She was afraid that her daughter would be mistreated if she went there.
But this generation is used to being silent. Even if they have a lot of worries, they are ashamed to express them. At most, they will tell Yu Yue to be more careful after going to Beijing, to bear it if they can, and to tell Xie Yan if they really can't bear it. She can tell that Xie Yan is a sensible person.
She had said everything she needed to say, but Qian Hong's worries hadn't lessened at all. However, she didn't want to keep talking and add to her daughter's mental burden.
He then transferred all his emotions to Chaochao, and became increasingly fond of her.
Looking at Chaochao, who had fallen asleep in her arms, Qian Hong felt a pang of heartache. "Oh dear, Grandma's little darling, look how pitiful you are. Why don't you stay home with Grandma and wait for your parents instead of going to Beijing?"
Chaochao, who was still half asleep, suddenly snapped awake upon hearing this, thinking, "How can this be?" She opened her eyes wide, her short legs began to wriggle, and she slid off Qian Hong, saying urgently, "No, Grandma, I, I want to go to Beijing with Dad and Mom."
After saying that, Chaochao seemed to realize that what she said would hurt her grandmother's feelings. She looked up at her grandmother nervously and saw a hint of sadness in her grandmother's eyes.
She quickly added, "I, I'll go help Grandma take a look, so we can go together with Grandma next year."
As she spoke, she patted her little chest with great seriousness and said confidently, "Don't worry, Grandma, even if I go to Beijing, I will still love you the most."
"You stay home and wait for me to come back. I'll buy you something delicious then~"
These are the words she usually says to Xie Yan or when Yu Yue goes out.
Qian Hong was amused by this and ruffled Chaochao's messy hair. "Oh, Grandma's little darling, Grandma will be waiting for you at home~"
Chaochao's eyes sparkled as she nodded, took Qian Hongni's hand, and continued, "Grandma, you wait at home. After I go to Beijing, I'll take a good look at how the grandmas in the city dress, and then I'll buy you the clothes that the grandmas in the city wear."
These words struck a chord with Qian Hong, instantly making her beam with joy. "Oh, our little darling is the most sensible one. Grandma will be waiting for you to come back at home!" Qian Hong smiled so much that her eyes narrowed into slits.
Chaochao obediently held Qian Hong's hand, "Don't worry, Grandma, I'll make you the most respected aunt in the village."
Qian Hong was even happier now. She smiled so much that her eyes were almost closed, and she kept saying "good" to her.
Qian Hong personally fetched water and carefully washed Chaochao's face and hands. Even the final application of perfume was done by Qian Hong herself.
Yu Yue looked at the bag of eggs her mother had brought over, and glanced at Xie Yan with great pride, her eyes seeming to say: See? I knew my mother would cook eggs for me.
Even though she had said she had already cooked it, her mother would still cook a bagful and bring it over.
Looking into the other bag, there were three lunchboxes. Yu Yue reached out and touched them, feeling the steam still rising from them, clearly indicating that they had just been prepared.
Looking at these things, Yu Yuehui felt a pang of sadness, and tears welled up in her eyes.
Seeing this, Xie Yan smiled and gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, coaxing her softly, "Don't cry, wife, we're just going to Beijing for the New Year, we'll be back soon."
"Just like Chaochao said, you go and scout out the route this year, and next year, we'll take our parents to the capital."
Yu Yue shook her head, "My parents definitely won't go; they can't bear to leave their homeland!"
Xie Yan raised an eyebrow. "It's alright, I have a way."
"I'll try to get a camera and take a lot of pictures of us next to Tiananmen Square. When they see them, they'll definitely be happy."
Yu Yuehui was amused by Xie Yan's description of the scene. "That's true. If my parents saw Tiananmen Square and took a picture, they might actually go back."
Xie Yan looked at Yu Yuehui meaningfully, "If we want to get rid of the possibility, we'll have to rely on you."
Yu Yuehui's eyes widened, and she pointed at herself, "Rely on me?"
Xie Yan nodded. "Otherwise what?"
"Learn more from Chaochao."
Yu Yue glanced back at Chaochao, who was making her mother beam with joy, and realized what was going on!
She turned to Xie Yan with a beaming smile and said smugly, "You know, if my parents had their picture taken at Tiananmen Square, wouldn't everyone else be green with envy?"
Xie Yan smiled and patted her head, "You're a promising young lady."
Yu Yue slapped Xie Yan's hand away, "Don't mess up my hair."
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