To be honest, this request was indeed a bit selfish. After all, they were just strangers, not to mention that Chu Ci was only a seven-year-old girl.
It was just that they had no other choice and they wanted to give it a try. Even if it didn't work, it would just be a matter of taking care of a little girl. Moreover, according to his investigation, the little girl had only met her mother a few times when she was seven years old.
For Chu Qiqiao, there was no harm in this matter. Since the Shen family said so, and they were not in direct contact in the same house, her daughter was also protected to a certain extent. Because of this favor, her future would be much smoother, so there was nothing to hesitate about.
Thinking of this, Chu Qiqiao's gentle smile faded a little, and she looked at Chu Ci, who had been silent beside her, "Ci Ci, can you stay here and play with your brother from now on? Mommy has other work to do soon..."
Chu Ci looked up and nodded obediently, her eyes clear, "Sure, my brother and I can keep each other company."
These words and this look made Chu Qiqiao pause, and a rare hint of guilt appeared in her eyes.
The matter was settled, and the Shen family quickly found someone to pack Chu Ci's luggage.
After roughly agreeing on some things, Shen Yibai was allowed to slowly interact with the crowd. After signing an agreement, Chu Qiqiao stayed for a while, then left in a hurry because of something else, leaving Chu Ci sitting alone on the sofa in Shen's house.
Mother Shen felt distressed by Chu Qiqiao's well-behaved and quiet appearance. She felt that Chu Qiqiao was somewhat irresponsible and at the same time couldn't help but think of what she had done before.
She quickly asked the aunt to cut a fruit plate and put it on the coffee table. She originally wanted to serve an iced drink, but then she remembered what Chu Qiqiao had said before, that Chu Ci was a premature baby, and she and her husband were going through a divorce at the time, so she was a little weak, so she asked the aunt to make a cup of slightly hot juice and put it aside.
The little girl noticed their movements and subconsciously looked up. She said thank you sweetly and ate a piece of cantaloupe. Her two little hands held the cup and her eyes unconsciously looked up. Then she heard her unique sweet little voice say, "Does he like those mechanical things?"
"He's very smart. I didn't have to worry about him since he was a child." Mother Shen lowered her eyes, and the serious expression on her face finally dissipated a little. She was afraid that her face in the mall would scare the little girl in front of her who had just started elementary school. However, when she mentioned Shen Yibai, her face showed a kind of anxious self-blame. Then she restrained her emotions and said, "He has always liked those things, and he is very interested in those electronic products."
Chu Ci nodded, obviously still a little distracted. She took a small sip from the cup, as if she had not expected that the cup contained a hot drink. She hummed softly and burned her tongue.
The pink tip of her tongue stuck out, the little girl's eyes widened slightly, she exhaled twice, and turned her head while holding the cup to look at Mother Shen standing beside her.
The little girl was as fair and tender as a pink dumpling, with a few whimpering baby sounds coming out of her throat. She looked well-behaved and cute, and her little movements were so adorable.
Mother Shen's heart suddenly softened. She watched her holding the cup and blowing a few breaths, then took a sip, before putting down the cup and turning to look at Mother Shen, "Can I go up and see him?"
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