It was too late today, so Grandma Ding simply let Qingqing and Gu Lan stay overnight.
The old lady lived alone in this huge yard, and now she had someone to accompany her, which actually made her quite happy.
"Where are Aunt Ding's family members?" Gu Lan couldn't help but frown when he heard that Grandma Ding was the only one at home.
For a moment, many thoughts of children being unfilial and not supporting the elderly flashed through his mind.
Even Qingqing was affected, and her worried eyes kept falling on Grandma Ding.
Seeing that the two children had misunderstood, Grandma Ding smiled indifferently.
"They all work in the city. They are all busy on weekdays and have no time to come back. But my good grandchildren will come to accompany me on holidays. In addition, there are neighbors who can chat with me. These days are very interesting."
Grandma Ding's children once took her to live with them, but Grandma Ding didn't like living in that lonely home.
Her children had to go to work every day, and her grandchildren had to go to school. Neighbors didn't even say hello when they met. They were completely strangers.
After a few days, she couldn't stand it anymore and insisted on going back to the village.
Unable to persuade the old lady, Grandma Ding's children could only helplessly follow her wishes and only let the children at home spend more time with their grandmother on holidays.
So things are really not as complicated as Gu Lan thought.
Gu Lan felt a little embarrassed when he realized that he had misunderstood.
It was mainly because there were too many troubles in his family, which made it easy for him to think about some not-so-good things.
Fortunately, Granny Ding took care of his emotions. She didn't say anything, and got up to make dinner, leaving him to take care of Qingqing.
"Is my brother happy?"
Children are generally very sensitive to the emotions of adults. Qingqing could naturally feel that Gu Lan's emotions were a little too high.
"Yeah." Without denying it, Gu Lan hugged Qingqing and massaged her injured leg: "We can come to see Aunt Ding more often when we have time in the future."
"Okay!" Qingqing liked this suggestion and nodded happily.
Gu Lan wanted Qingqing to get close to Granny Ding. In addition to their childhood friendship and Granny Ding being a kind and gentle old lady, there was another consideration.
Qingqing became smaller overnight for unknown reasons, and it was uncertain whether she could change back in the future. So as her younger brother, Gu Lan had to consider the future of his younger sister. What
if she could never change back in the future?
Or she could only grow up and live at this age again.
Even more pessimistic, Qingqing
could only be frozen at the age of three forever, so what would happen to her in the future?
What would happen to her in the future?
It's not that Gu Lan doesn't trust the character of his brother-in-law and nephews, but after a long time, everyone has to live their own lives.
Not to mention my brother-in-law, my two nephews will also get married and have children in the future. After they have their own families, will they be able to take care of Qingqing?
So not only do they need to change, but Qingqing also needs to grow up.
Gu Lan knew that his brother-in-law had almost the same idea as him, otherwise he would not have started looking for a kindergarten for Qingqing and prepared to send her to school.
As a member of a family that had experienced misfortune, Gu Lan considered more.
He felt that Qingqing lacked the guidance and care of a female elder.
Her parents were constantly absent from her life, and perhaps now the role of father could be barely made up by him and his brother-in-law, but the choice of "mother" was a problem.
Coincidentally, the appearance of Aunt Ding made up for this difficulty.
She knows Qingqing's secret and truly loves her as if she were her own daughter, so who could be more suitable than her?
It's a pity that Granny Ding is old now and doesn't want to live in the city anymore, otherwise Gu Lan would be happy to take her back home.
"Dinner is ready."
It's rare to have guests tonight, and they're special guests at that, so Granny Ding prepared an exceptionally rich dinner.
Minced pork and eggplant, chicken stewed with mushrooms, chicken and egg custard, fish head and tofu soup... and a dish of osmanthus crisps, all of which are relatively soft and glutinous and suitable for children.
The bias is clear.
Pretending that there was also a portion specially made for him, Gu Lan stretched out his chopsticks without hesitation.
What was his deepest impression of Granny Ding in his childhood?
That is definitely her excellent cooking skills. They are obviously the same ingredients and the same seasonings, but Granny Ding can make dishes that taste better than others.
No one can have this taste.
So when he tasted it again after many years, Gu Lan could actually feel the taste of home.
He missed it very much.
"Miss, you should eat more. Only when you eat well can you grow taller."
"Hmmmm..."
Not only Gu Lan, but Qingqing also ate happily.
Granny Ding didn't even care about eating herself, and kept picking up dishes for Qingqing. Qingqing's little head was almost buried in the bowl, and her little cheeks were stuffed like a hamster, but she couldn't keep up with Granny Ding's speed of picking up dishes.
Fortunately, Granny Ding, who has rich parenting experience, knows when to stop.
After she estimated that the food in Qingqing's bowl was enough for her to eat, she stopped giving her more.
But after Qingqing finished her own food
, she still wanted more.
"Qingqing, you're not full yet, you want more meat."
Carnivorous animals don't ask for vegetables on their own initiative.
Granny Ding glanced at Qingqing's round belly and gave her a small piece of sweet-scented osmanthus cake: "My dear little miss, you can't eat anymore after this." "
Okay." Knowing that Granny Ding would never give her anything when she said she couldn't eat anymore, Qingqing could only take the only sweet-scented osmanthus cake pitifully.
She held it and ate it in small bites, fearing that if she ate it too fast, it would be gone in a flash.
Seeing how pitiful she was, Gu Lan not only didn't feel sorry for her, but also deliberately pushed the whole plate of sweet-scented osmanthus cakes in front of her, eating them one by one, making the child opposite cry.
Qingqing: "???"
She really cried.
"Wuwuwu... Aunt Ding, Aunt Ding, look at him, his brother is so bad!"
Xiaopang pointed at Gu Lan and Granny Ding and complained. He was so angry that even the sweet-scented osmanthus cake in his mouth was no longer fragrant.
"Haha... cough, be good, Miss, we two are going out to play and ignore the second young master."
Granny Ding held back her laughter and got up to take a walk outside with Qingqing in her arms, so that she would not have to watch this disgusting scene again.
The rural planning here is very good. Outside the yard is a clean and tidy cement street. Walking to the left along this road, you can gradually see large tracts of farmland mixed with gold and green.
Now the sun has set, and the sunset is reflected on the wheat field, adding another layer of brilliance to the already brilliant gold, which is so beautiful that it makes people intoxicated.
"So beautiful..."
Qingqing's mouth opened into an O shape in amazement, her eyes full of amazement.
"Isn't it beautiful?" Granny Ding pointed to the large field in front of her with some pride.
"These are all the food grown by me, an old woman. They always say that I am not destined to go to the city to enjoy life, but as long as I live in this world, I can't live without food. In the end, I have to return to my duty." Qingqing
didn't quite understand, but she still nodded in support and clapped her hands: "Be dutiful, it's good to be dutiful!"
"Hahahaha... Miss, do you understand? Just brag along." Granny Ding was amused by Qingqing and felt that she hadn't been so happy for a long time.
As expected, her eldest daughter has always been such a lovable and good child. Those people who treat her badly must have been blinded by greed.
At night, Grandma Ding took Qingqing to sleep together, while Gu Lan slept in the next room.
Qingqing lay on the bed with her legs spread out, her belly rising and falling with her regular breathing, and she was almost having a sneeze.
Grandma Ding half-lay beside her, fanning her with a palm-leaf fan, her eyes gentle.
"Chirp..."
A little sparrow landed on the windowsill and peeked in, its small black bean-like eyes particularly lively.
"She's fine." Grandma Ding suddenly spoke to the empty room.
"Don't keep some things to yourself. Others can't hear your inner voice. If you do good things, you should let others know. Otherwise, who will know that you are a good person? If others misunderstand you, explain it if you can. If you can't, just stay away from them. Your happiness is the happiest thing in my life, so... take good care of yourself."
"..."
Silence, no one answered.
The little sparrow on the windowsill had long disappeared, and only Qingqing's snoring was left in the house.
It seems that the little guy is really tired today. He slept so deeply that he even snored.
Smiling silently, Grandma Ding put down the palm-leaf fan and fell asleep with her.
The next day, after accompanying Grandma Ding for lunch, Gu Lan took Qingqing to say goodbye to the old lady and prepared to drive back.
Last night they stayed out without telling me, but my brother-in-law called several times in a row. Even my two nephews were worried and called one by one to ask what was going on.
In fact, he was just worried about Qingqing and said he cared about her.
Ha, man.
After sending Qingqing back to the Fu family, they were unexpectedly given an unprecedented grand welcome.
It was only a little after four o'clock in the afternoon, and the three busy people in the Fu family were not only busy at the company, but also stayed at home waiting for Qingqing to come back.
"Don't you have to go to work?" Gu Lan asked curiously.
If you are so passive and lazy, the company will go bankrupt.
"I have something to discuss with you."
After giving his sons a look, Fu Sizhen and Fu Sixhen understood immediately, and quickly stood up to take Qingqing from Gu Lan's arms, coaxing her to go upstairs to play.
"Does Qingqing miss us?"
"Yes."
"How much?"
"This--this much!"
As this childish conversation faded away, Gu Lan and Fu Heng were the only two people left in the living room.
"Tell me, what is it that you must get rid of Qingqing and tell me?"
Gu Lan sat down across from Fu Heng leisurely, crossing his legs, not looking serious.
"Have you reconciled with your sister?"
Hearing the intimacy between Gu Lan's words towards Qingqing, Fu Heng asked without much surprise.
"Ah, I know something, and I have resolved the previous misunderstanding with her." There is nothing to hide about
this , and Gu Lan's attitude is very calm. "It's good that the misunderstanding has been resolved. Get along well with her in the future. It has not been easy for her these years." The purpose of today is not to hold a seminar on the relationship between the brother-in-law and his wife, so Fu Heng only gave a simple reminder and went straight to the point. "Here, take a look." Handing several stacks of documents to Gu Lan, Fu Heng gestured for him to take a closer look. "What is this?" Taking the documents, Gu Lan opened one of them, and what he saw was a kindergarten promotional poster with a lot of flowers. "Oh, no wonder Qingqing had to be sent away. She would have cried if she saw this." If Gu Lan's gloating smile wasn't so obvious, Fu Heng would have really believed that he was worried about Qingqing's upcoming schooling. "These are the kindergartens that I found to have good conditions after investigation. Take a look and help me choose one for Qingqing." Qingqing's rehabilitation is almost complete. The doctor said that she will be fully recovered in half a month. It just so happens that next month is August. She can be registered at the end of the month and will start school with the batch of children in early September. "Nowadays, there is a trial period for children to attend kindergarten. They can go to each kindergarten for a three-day trial. If they feel it is not suitable, they can choose another one. If it is suitable, they can decide on it." "Do you think Qingqing is willing to try every kindergarten?" The person who knows Qingqing best is her brother. Let alone a trial, it takes a lot of effort to get her into the first kindergarten. I don't know how Aunt Ding tricked her into going there at first. "That's why I have to ask you to find a solution. Qingqing can't stay at home all her life and not go to school."
"What if she can change back?"
Gu Lan raised his head, his sharp eyes staring into Fu Heng's eyes.
Fu Heng looked back calmly: "Then wait until she changes back."
Just as Gu Lan had thought before, they had to prepare for the worst-case scenario that Qingqing might not change back.
"You should know that my sister and I have resolved the misunderstanding." Looking away and looking back at the documents, Gu Lan spoke seemingly casually.
"What do you want to express?"
The atmosphere between the two gradually became tense.
"I am her biological brother, and she is my only relative now. In the future..." His slender knuckles tapped lightly on the edge of the document: "I will never let her suffer any grievances again."
"I am her husband, do you think I will let her suffer any grievances?"
Fu Heng chuckled, as if he thought Gu Lan's warning was funny.
"Who knows? Do you really think no one knows about your old debts?"
Gu Lan shrugged his shoulders and did not comment on Fu Heng's question.
He was too lazy to listen to Fu Heng's explanation. He directly took out a document and made a decision: "Let's go with this one. The little boy who was kidnapped with her before is also studying in this kindergarten. It's better to have an acquaintance than all strangers."
"Okay."
The kindergarten that Gu Lan chose is also one of the best kindergartens for nobles in the city.
Not only is it close to both Fu and Gu, but the teachers are also very good, and they teach in multiple languages, which is conducive to cultivating children's foreign language ability and social skills.
It can be said that this kindergarten has excellent conditions in all aspects except the price.
However, this problem is not a problem in front of the two big group leaders. After
the matter was settled and there was nothing else to do, Gu Lan stood up and said goodbye.
Before leaving, Fu Heng suddenly called him: "I have found some things recently, but I haven't confirmed them completely yet. I will tell you in detail after I find out clearly in a while."
"Is it related to Qingqing?"
"It's related to your sister."
"Okay, let me know if you need help."
After taking his coat, Gu Lan really left this time.
Qingqing, who had no idea that her school start date had been set, was still thinking about choosing a day to visit Nian Gao's home.
Saturday and Sunday are undoubtedly the best choices. At that time, Nian Gao will be on holiday and have plenty of time to play with Qingqing.
But this weekend, Fu Heng and Fu Sijin have to work overtime at the company and have no time to accompany her.
Fu Sijin doesn't have to go to work, but he has an appointment with a friend.
Gu Lan went on a business trip abroad and would not be back in a short time.
Qingqing was obviously unhappy about waiting until next week, and everyone was in a stalemate.
"What should we do?"
Seeing Qingqing's excitement and anticipation at the beginning turned into whether she was about to cry or not, the adults looked at each other, all at a loss.
"Why don't we call the kids over there to come over?"
Fu Sixin tentatively suggested, "They just want to play together. It's almost the same whether we go out by ourselves or they come to our house."
After thinking about it carefully, the others also thought this suggestion was good.
As soon as he said it, Fu Sixin immediately called Nian Gao's parents as Qingqing's parent.
Unfortunately, when he put down his phone, his face was not optimistic.
"What's wrong? The parents don't agree?"
Fu Sishen asked cautiously, fearing to hear a bad answer.
"No, it's because the kid has homework to do at home on the weekend, and needs to stay at home to do it. But the parents said that he doesn't go to work on weekends. If we are busy, we can leave Qingqing to take care of her."
Anyway, it's the same to drive one sheep or two sheep.
Fu Sishen felt complicated when he heard this from the other party's parents.
It's a shame that the four shepherds in their family can't handle a little sheep.
Fu Heng couldn't stand Qingqing's noise, so he finally agreed to let Qingqing go to her friend's house to play, but the bodyguard still had to be brought along.
As for the schedule for the day, Fu Sishen was asked to send Qingqing to Nian Gao's home before the appointment, and then whoever finished work first would pick up Qingqing in the evening.
Early in the morning, Fu Sishen drove Qingqing to Nian Gao's home.
On the way, he kept nagging Qingqing like an old mother: "You must be polite in other people's homes, listen to adults, don't be naughty, don't touch other people's things, don't... understand?"
"Yes, yes, yes... Qingqing understands."
No matter what Fu Sishen said, Qingqing just nodded.
She pretended to be well-behaved, but her little heart had already drifted to the distance and landed in Nian Gao's home that was about to be visited.
She even began to look forward to today's happy journey, and the whole dumpling exuded a pleasant smell.
If her leg injury hadn't healed, Qingqing might have jumped a few times on the spot to show her excitement.
Nian Gao's family lives in an upscale community in the city center. Coincidentally, Gu Lan also lives here.
If he hadn't been on a business trip, it would have been more convenient for him to pick up Qingqing today and take care of her nearby.
However, the two parties do not live in the same building.
In fact, in addition to commercial buildings, there are also single-family villas in this community.
Nian Gao's family is in the villa area, occupying the villa with the best geographical location.
Not only does it face south and face an artificial lake, it is surrounded by excellent greenery and exquisite scenery. It is also near the community's express delivery point, making it very convenient to receive express delivery.
The author has something to say: The trial period for kindergarten here is one week, but it was changed to three days in the article for the sake of the plot.
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