But the little girl still explained it to him in a very serious and earnest manner.
He scared her that day!
I forgot in my anger earlier, and the girl was easily frightened!
This seemingly reasonable explanation actually conceals countless layers of cautious interpretation...
She's learning to protect herself, but she's still upset about Hong Li's situation and is too embarrassed to say it out loud...
At the time, I thought she was just trying to fool me with jokes, and I didn't create a comfortable environment for her to express her true feelings in a timely manner...
If I hadn't been pushed to my limit by this silent, cold treatment these past few days, I would never have been able to speak so frankly at this moment.
She has always been fragile and sensitive; how could she possibly bear my deliberate aloofness and coldness...?
He really scared her!
Yan Jingzhou's heart skipped a beat, a surge of indescribable heartache welling up within him. He hugged the girl tighter, gently easing her anxiety. "I didn't hug Hong Li, nor did I smile gently at her. I only hugged you, and I only smiled gently at you. I misunderstood because I was anxious. You didn't do anything wrong. Jiaojiao, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have treated you like that!"
Gong Ning was stunned for a moment, then suddenly raised her little head, struggled to get out of Yan Jingzhou's embrace, and stared in astonishment at the man who was apologizing to her, forgetting to say anything.
After an unknown amount of time, the girl's soft, stammering voice rang out, "I... from now on, I will protect myself!"
"I know!"
"You're not angry anymore?"
"Um!"
Gong Ning stared at Yan Jingzhou with her large, clear eyes for several seconds without blinking. As she looked, her previously serious face suddenly blossomed into a dazzling smile.
With a "woof," she pounced into the man's arms, rubbing against him excitedly like a little puppy.
The man reached out to protect the girl with a look of doting affection and a hint of heartache in his eyes.
Such an easily satisfied little girl...
After things finally calmed down, the girl's muffled voice came from her arms, "A-Zhou, please don't stop talking to me anymore, okay? If I do something wrong and make you angry, you can scold me loudly, just don't stop talking to me. Otherwise, you'll stay so far away from me, and I don't know how to hold onto you..."
Gong Ning's tone was filled with lingering fear and anxiety, and her thin back trembled slightly under the man's strong hand.
In just a few moments, Yan Jingzhou felt a warm, wet sensation on his chest, and his fingers, which were around the girl's waist, stiffened slightly.
She cried!
Yan Jingzhou's fingers slowly stroked the back of the girl's neck, gently patting it repeatedly, offering silent comfort.
A hint of regret filled his dark eyes, and his slightly pursed lips conveyed a sense of self-reproach.
His deep voice held a hint of restrained hoarseness, "Okay!"
Aside from that one word, the man didn't know what else to say.
Yan Jingzhou, who was always a master strategist in the unpredictable business world, was speechless and speechless for the first time.
His usual ease and confidence were completely shattered by the girl's low sobs.
...
When they returned to Xingzhan Garden, Gong Ning stared intently at Yan Jingzhou with her large, reddened eyes. Her rosy lips pouted in grievance, and she wrapped her arms around the man's neck, her voice soft and slightly nasal, "I don't look good right now. Aunt Rong and the others will laugh at me if they see me~"
The little girl's eyes were full of expectation, hinting that she wanted a hug...
Hearing the zither music, Yan Jingzhou understood her meaning. He removed the small hand from around his neck, got out of the car first, and then turned to the side, extending both hands to her, "Come on, this way they won't be able to see!"
The little girl's eyes lit up, and she hurriedly jumped into his arms...
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