"Oh, what's the big deal! We just thought the child was so cute that we wanted to hold him."
Upon hearing Xia Lan's words, a middle-aged woman immediately spoke up.
"Yes! Don't worry, we mean no harm."
"Yes, yes!"
"My Aunt Lan said no hugging, and even I, a little kid, understood that. You're all so grown up, don't you understand?"
Seeing that those people were still making a fuss, Xia Lan frowned and slapped away the outstretched hand. Just as she was about to speak, Meng Qiqi stood up, pointed at the woman who insisted on holding the child, and shouted.
"...It's just a hug! Why are you being so stingy? Honestly."
"Whose child is this? So ill-mannered! How dare you interrupt when adults are talking?"
Being confronted so directly by Meng Qiqi, the woman felt a little embarrassed and glared at Meng Qiqi fiercely.
"Even a child understands this, why are you acting like you're deaf and can't hear it?"
When Lin Xiuxiu heard that she dared to curse Qiqi, she immediately stood up and glared at the woman.
"Besides, who knows what your hands just touched before you smeared it on the child? Who do you think you are to the child? We're just sitting here basking in the sun with the child, and you insist on coming over to hold the child?"
Lin Xiuxiu's face darkened.
"When you ask someone about their manners, shouldn't you first examine your own manners?"
The woman's face stiffened at Lin Xiuxiu's words, and she gritted her teeth and snorted coldly.
"Hmph, who cares!"
"Why aren't you leaving yet? They already said they don't want their child touched. They're as precious as a baby! It's like everyone has a child..."
The woman maliciously shooed the others away, telling them to leave quickly.
Using the woman to incite hatred against herself, Xia Lan stood up with a cold laugh.
“We were chatting with everyone here about parenting tips. Several of the aunties have experience raising children, and we were having a great time talking about our own kids! Suddenly you came over and tried to hug my child. Let's not even talk about how we don't know you. Even if we did, you wouldn't just come up and grab him like that!”
"You throw a tantrum because I won't let you hold me, saying our child is ill-mannered? Who's ill-mannered? You should know better, okay?"
"It's like a blind rabbit looking in a mirror—it only makes it look bad."
Xia Lan's words brightened the mood of those around her. Indeed, everyone had gathered there because the children were adorable, and they wanted to learn how to give birth to such cute babies.
The woman came up as if she wanted to snatch the child, which made everyone feel uncomfortable.
Later, the woman stirred things up again, which made everyone even more uncomfortable.
However, they didn't know what to say, but as soon as Xia Lan said that, everyone immediately understood.
"Exactly! Are you that familiar with her? You just came up and hugged her child. This woman is too nice. If it were me, I would have slapped her right away!"
An auntie said, holding her own child.
"Who is it? Really!"
"Anyone who didn't know better would think you were trying to kidnap the child!"
Someone suddenly said this, and the scene suddenly fell silent.
All eyes were fixed on the woman, scrutinizing her with suspicion.
Most of the people who come to the park are elderly people with their children or young couples. This woman had nothing with her, which immediately aroused everyone's suspicion.
"What are you looking at? My grandson is home..."
Feeling guilty under everyone's gaze, the woman turned to leave.
"Honestly, if you don't want me to hug you, then don't! What's the big deal?"
Xia Lan watched the woman's retreating figure, her eyes narrowing slightly.
"Lanlan, this woman is a bit suspicious!"
Lin Xiuxiu gently nudged Xia Lan and whispered.
"I think so too. I was just so confident and ready to argue, but suddenly I panicked."
Although Xiao Yuqin hadn't spoken, her gaze hadn't left the woman.
I could tell she was clearly guilty just now.
"Everyone should keep an eye on their children and never let them out of their sight."
Xia Lan addressed the people around her who had children.
"Hahahaha... Comrade, you're too nervous!"
"Everyone was watching! How could they let the child get lost?"
"No, no!"
"That's right, the child is right here!"
Many people dismissed the issue, saying the child was in the park and couldn't possibly run far. "It's better to be safe than sorry. It's always better to keep an eye on your children when you're out. I've heard recently that some malicious people are targeting children! They kidnap them and sell them somewhere else..."
Xia Lan said earnestly, and seeing their dismissive expressions, she insisted on repeating it.
Upon hearing Xia Lan's words, which sounded serious and not like she was joking, many people instinctively looked for their children.
Seeing that they had taken her words to heart, Xia Lan stopped worrying and continued to bask in the sun with Xiao Yuqin, holding Tuantuan and Yuanyuan.
The sun was shining brightly today. After basking in it for a while, the two little ones felt warm all over, and with their milky scent, they were simply irresistible.
"Why do they smell so good?" Lin Xiuxiu couldn't resist taking Tuantuan from Xia Lan's arms and inhaling the fragrance.
The baby has a natural milky scent, and with his fair and tender flesh, you won't want to put him down once you hold him in your arms.
Xia Lan watched with amusement as Lin Xiuxiu, like a 'pervert,' hugged the child and suckled desperately.
"My child! Someone has stolen my child! Help!"
Suddenly, a sharp shout attracted everyone's attention. Xia Lan frowned and pulled Lin Xiuxiu back from rushing over.
"Keep an eye on Qiqi and don't go joining the crowd."
Xia Lan said to Lin Xiuxiu.
"Watch your surroundings."
Lin Xiuxiu was stunned for a moment, then took Meng Qiqi's hand and looked around with Xia Lan.
While everyone else ran to see what was going on, Xia Lan and Lin Xiuxiu looked around.
Many adults turned their attention away from the children who were playing.
"Xiuxiu, hold Yuanyuan."
Suddenly, Xiao Yuqin put Yuanyuan in her arms and ran out.
"mom!"
Xia Lan looked at Xiao Yuqin and saw a person running with a child in their arms in the direction Xiao Yuqin had run.
"Help! Someone's trying to snatch a child!"
Xia Lan shouted loudly, but everyone around was focused on the woman shouting and didn't hear Xia Lan's words.
Lin Xiuxiu patted Xia Lan and then shouted.
"Who dropped their money?!"
Upon hearing that the money had been lost, everyone immediately looked at Lin Xiuxiu, who then pointed in Xiao Yuqin's direction.
"Whose child has been snatched? All you men, hurry and help chase after them!"
Lin Xiuxiu shouted again, and only then did someone see a child being dragged away. The men in the crowd immediately gave chase.
The others who had gone to watch the commotion quickly went to find their children.
Xia Lan's eyes narrowed sharply as she watched the woman who had just shouted trying to leave.
"That woman is very likely an accomplice! Grab her, don't let her get away!"
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