Chapter 146 Mom, please hug Xiao Nian'an.
Shen Qingshu walked out of the kitchen carrying a freshly made braised lion's head meatball.
"Xiao Anning, don't come any closer, you'll get burned."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Anning immediately pulled Xiao Nian'an aside to make way.
Only after watching Shen Qingshu place the dishes on the table did Xiao Anning pull Xiao Nian'an to walk up to Shen Qingshu.
"Mom, look, this is Xiao Nian'an!"
Xiao Anning pushed Xiao Nian'an in front of Shen Qingshu.
Shen Qingshu smiled. Her daughter was a little social butterfly who often brought her friends over to their home, and she was already used to it.
She squatted down as usual, wanting to greet the child, but she was stunned when she saw Xiao Nian'an's big, dark eyes.
An indescribable feeling washed over me.
Xiao Nian'an was also looking at Shen Qingshu.
The child's dark pupils reflected Shen Qingshu's face, his blank little face still expressionless.
Xiao Anning stepped forward and whispered in Shen Qingshu's ear, "Mom, Xiao Nian'an is a little different from ordinary children. Aunt Zhang said he doesn't like to talk much."
Upon hearing this, Shen Qingshu frowned slightly.
Not quite the same?
At this moment, Wen Jingxi, Jiang Wenjin, and Zhang Yun walked in from outside.
Zhang Yun walked over, looked at Shen Qingshu, and said softly, "Mother of Xiao Anning, I hope I haven't caused you any trouble by disturbing you."
Shen Qingshu stood up, looked at Zhang Yun, nodded, and asked with a smile, "Are you the child's parent?"
“I’m a childcare worker, and this is my young master,” Zhang Yun explained. “He has mild autism.”
So that's how it is.
Shen Qingshu's gaze fell on Xiao Nian'an's face again, and she sighed, "Such a beautiful and lovely child, she has suffered so much."
Zhang Yun: "My young master had a difficult birth, and our boss went to great lengths to save him. It's a blessing that he's like this now."
Shen Qingshu looked at Xiao Nian'an and thought of her son again.
"He is a lucky little angel."
Shen Qingshu dared not touch Xiao Nian'an easily, because children with autism have a much lower acceptance of the outside world than ordinary children.
Even a casual touch from a stranger can trigger them.
Zhang Yun said, "He is actually very well-behaved and sensible, but he doesn't like to talk and has a poor ability to adapt to strangers and unfamiliar environments."
“He is indeed very well-behaved.” Shen Qingshu looked at Zhang Yun. “Take the child to the living room and sit for a while. I’ll cook a few more dishes and then we can start eating.”
"I'm so sorry to trouble you!" Zhang Yun said, feeling quite embarrassed. "Do you need any help?"
“There’s no reason for guests to do the work,” Shen Qingshu said with a smile. “Besides, the fact that the children can play together means it’s fate. Don’t feel guilty. Just stay and have dinner. My family is very easygoing, so you don’t need to be reserved.”
Zhang Yun smiled and ruffled Xiao Nian'an's hair. "Nian'an, look how nice Auntie is. Shall we say thank you to Auntie?"
Xiao Nian'an kept staring at Shen Qingshu.
Zhang Yun thought that Xiao Nian'an would not respond at all, just like before.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Nian'an took the initiative to walk up to Shen Qingshu.
Under everyone's surprised gaze, Xiao Nian'an raised her hand and gently grasped Shen Qingshu's little finger.
At that moment, everyone was stunned!
Xiao Anning's little mouth opened wide, forming a '0'.
Shen Qingshu lowered her head and stared intently at Xiao Nian'an.
The moment Xiao Nian'an's little hand grasped her little finger, Shen Qingshu's heart tightened for no reason.
That indescribable feeling washed over me again.
"Thanks."
For Xiao Nian'an, those two simple words represent a huge step forward.
Zhang Yun couldn't help but tear up. She covered her mouth, staring at the scene in disbelief.
Xiao Nian'an was diagnosed with autistic tendencies at the age of two.
Since his diagnosis, Zhang Yun and another childcare worker have been trying to guide Xiao Nian'an, but the results have been less than satisfactory.
But now, how did Xiao Anning and Shen Qingshu, this mother and daughter pair, manage to change Xiao Nian'an so easily?
Zhang Yun found it utterly unbelievable!
Not only Zhang Yun, but also Jiang Wenjin and Wen Jingxi were quite surprised.
Wen Jingxi lowered his voice and muttered, "No wonder Fu Siyan has always been unwilling to get a divorce. Which parent wouldn't be tempted by A-Shu's powerful charm with children!"
Jiang Wenjin glared at him, "Don't mention unlucky people on such a fine day."
Wen Jingxi, “…Okay!”
Shen Qingshu knelt down, looked at Xiao Nian'an, and said gently, "Xiao Nian'an, can Auntie hug you?"
Xiao Nian'an blinked blankly.
The air suddenly became quiet.
Everyone was waiting for Xiao Nian'an's reaction.
Even Xiao Anning didn't dare to speak, just stood quietly to the side staring at Xiao Nian'an.
Half a minute passed, and Xiao Nian'an still hadn't responded.
The adults all understood that such a request was still too much for Xiao Nian'an.
"It's okay, Auntie won't force you." Shen Qingshu reached out and patted Xiao Nian'an's head. "You're great and cute, Auntie likes you very much."
Xiao Anning leaned close to Xiao Nian'an and said, "Xiao Nian'an, I usually don't let my mom hug other kids because I get jealous! But if it's you, I won't be jealous~! Besides, my mom's arms are so fragrant and soft, don't you really want to try it?"
Xiao Nian'an blinked after hearing Xiao Anning's words.
A hint of expectation flickered in those dark eyes.
But he felt embarrassed and looked at Shen Qingshu without saying anything for a long time.
Xiao Anning understood Xiao Nian'an's thoughts and pushed Xiao Nian'an towards Shen Qingshu, saying, "Mommy, hug him!"
The little girl was surprisingly strong; Xiao Nian'an was startled by the push and immediately fell into Shen Qingshu's arms—
Shen Qingshu quickly reached out and hugged Xiao Nian'an.
The moment she was hugged, Xiao Nian'an smelled a faint fragrance, and her tense little body instantly relaxed.
Noticing that the child in her arms was less nervous, Shen Qingshu smiled and gently stroked the child's head, "Little Nian'an is such a good girl."
Xiao Nian'an blinked and slowly rested her head on Shen Qingshu's shoulder.
He was quiet, docile, and obedient.
This sight would make any adult sigh.
Children of angels need more patience and love to embrace and encourage them.
Zhang Yun was deeply moved. "If my boss saw how much progress Xiao Nian'an has made, he would be very happy."
Shen Qingshu held Xiao Nian'an in her arms and subconsciously compared him to Xiao Anning.
Compared to the chubby Anning, she felt that Nian'an was a bit too thin.
She looked at Zhang Yun and said, "For Xiao Nian'an's situation, you can recommend that your boss take her to the traditional Chinese medicine clinic in town and find a doctor named Jin Que to take a look. Xiao Anning was born prematurely and has allergies. Before she was one year old, she was always sick and didn't gain weight. The fact that she is like this now is all thanks to Dr. Jin."
Zhang Yun was astonished. "Wow, that's amazing! I'll definitely tell my boss when I get back!"
"Here's a business card for you." Shen Qingshu released Xiao Nian'an, got up and walked to the shelf, opened a box and took out Jin Que's personal business card.
She handed the business card to Zhang Yun, saying, "His phone number and address are on this."
Zhang Yun accepted the business card. "Thank you! You and Xiao Anning are truly benefactors to our young master!"
"I wouldn't call him a benefactor, it's just fate." Shen Qingshu patted Xiao Nian'an's head, her voice gentle, "Xiao Nian'an, why don't you and Xiao Anning go play in the living room first, okay?"
Xiao Nian'an nodded.
Shen Qingshu squatted down again, looked at him with a gentle smile, and said, "Xiao Nian'an's voice is very beautiful. Auntie would like to hear it again, is that alright?"
Xiao Nian'an opened her mouth and slowly uttered a single word: "Okay."
"Great job!" Shen Qingshu ruffled his hair and looked at Xiao Anning. "Take Xiao Nian'an to play."
"OK!"
Xiao Anning immediately took Xiao Nian'an's hand and happily ran to the living room to play.
Xiao Nian'an is happy to follow Xiao Anning.
Xiao Anning brought out her toy box and emptied out all her toys. "Xiao Nian'an, you can choose any of these toys you like. I can give you any you like, but you can only choose one!"
The two children play by themselves, and the adults don't need to worry at all.
Shen Qingshu stood up, looked at Zhang Yun, and asked, "How old is Xiao Nian'an?"
"I just turned three last month."
Shen Qingshu nodded, "He's a year younger than Xiao Anning. Three years old is still young. Don't give up on him. He can actually understand everything, but he's more sensitive than other children and needs long-term, patient guidance from adults."
“You’re right. Our boss loves our young master very much. In order to cure his autism, he personally selected the childcare workers and finally decided on me and another childcare worker.”
Shen Qingshu asked with some confusion, "Where is Xiao Nian'an's mother?"
"this……"
Before Zhang Yun could speak, there was a knock on the door.
"I'll go take a look." Wen Jingxi turned and walked out.
After walking through the courtyard, Wen Jingxi arrived at the gate and pushed it open.
In the alley, under the dim light, the granite pavement and the moss growing lushly at the corners of the walls.
Feng Yuncheng stood on the steps of the gate.
The black shirt sleeves were half-rolled up, and the collar was loosened in two places, giving off a casual and lazy vibe.
Wen Jingxi frowned when he saw him. "Who are you looking for?"
“My nanny sent me my location.” Feng Yuncheng paused, then raised an eyebrow and asked, “Is the little girl playing with my son from your family?”
Wen Jingxi: "..."
This damn world is so small!
…
When Wen Jingxi brought Feng Yuncheng into the house, Shen Qingshu had already returned to the kitchen.
Jiang Wenjin was very surprised to see Feng Yuncheng.
"Teacher Jiang, it's been a long time." Feng Yuncheng stepped forward and extended his hand to Jiang Wenjin. "It seems that Teacher Jiang and I have a deep connection."
“Yes, I never dreamed that Xiao Nian’an was actually Mr. Feng’s son.” Jiang Wenjin shook hands with Feng Yuncheng and warmly invited him to sit down.
Feng Yuncheng sat down on the single sofa, and Jiang Wenjin personally made tea.
The two met through cultural relics and shared many similar views on them, so they always had a lot to talk about whenever they met.
Wen Jingxi was too lazy to deal with Feng Yuncheng, so he turned around and went to the kitchen.
In the kitchen, Shen Qingshu was chopping vegetables.
Seeing Wen Jingxi come in, she said, "Take the bowls and chopsticks out and set them out. We can cook one more dish here and then we can start eating."
Wen Jingxi, however, did not move.
Shen Qingshu looked at him with some confusion, "What's wrong?"
"Xiao Nian'an's father has arrived."
"So soon?" Shen Qingshu frowned and asked, noticing his strange expression. "Is his father going to take him away now?"
“No.” Wen Jingxi sighed, sounding very annoyed and helpless. “Xiao Nian’an’s father is Feng Yuncheng.”
Upon hearing this, Shen Qingshu was taken aback.
Feng Yuncheng's son?
She looked at Wen Jingxi, her hand gripping the knife tightening, trembling slightly. "So, Xiao Nian'an is... Zhou Yuchu's child?"
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