"Zhang Cui, what's going on?"
The wheat ears smelled the fragrance, their eyes sparkling as they looked at their mother longingly.
Zhang Cui felt uncomfortable, but she forced a smile and pushed her daughter onto the stool: "Eat."
Li Haixin rubbed his hands, smiled innocently, and wanted to say something.
Zhang Cui took a deep breath, as if she had mustered up her courage. Her voice was not loud, but every word she spoke was very clear.
"Master Li...thank you for always taking care of us. Don't save this steamed egg for Mai Sui anymore. I...I don't want people to gossip about me, and I'm afraid it will make the child feel bad."
You...you are a good person, find someone better in the future."
After saying that, she lowered her head, not daring to look at Li Haixin's face which froze in an instant.
The smile on Li Haixin's face froze and slowly disappeared, becoming a little helpless and lost.
He looked at Zhang Cui who lowered her head and said nothing, then looked at Mai Sui who was eating steamed eggs in small bites, completely unaware of what was happening, and finally looked at Su Tang for help.
Su Tang also sighed in his heart and shook his head slightly at him.
Li Haixin was silent for a long time, without saying anything. He just sighed heavily, turned around and went to clean the stove again. His back looked a little hunched.
Zhang Cui pulled Mai Sui, who had just finished eating the steamed egg, and left the cafeteria almost as if escaping.
Two days after this incident, Su Tang had just returned home from work and was about to light a fire to cook when there was a knock on the gate.
When I opened the door, it turned out to be Li Haixin.
He changed into a clean blue cloth jacket and held a net bag of bright red tomatoes and two cucumbers with flowers and thorns on top. They were obviously picked from his own plot and were fresh and juicy.
"Su... Doctor Su?"
Li Haixin stood at the door, feeling a little embarrassed, his dark face flushed.
"Um...I...can I go in and talk?"
Su Tang quickly let him in: "Master Li, come in and sit down, what are you doing..."
Li Haixin placed the net bag on the table, rubbing his hands, looking very uneasy: "Doctor Su, I... I know I shouldn't bother you. But... but I really... Sigh!"
He sighed heavily, feeling sad.
"Zhang Cui... I've been thinking about what she said the other day for days. I can't sleep. I know she's worried about gossip and that Mai Sui will be wronged."
He raised his head, his eyes filled with genuine anxiety and unwillingness: "But I, Li Haixin, am not that kind of person! I just... I just think it's not easy for her to raise a child alone.
She's a good person, hardworking, and kind-hearted! Mai Sui is also a well-behaved child, and it makes people feel distressed just looking at her! I...I really want to be good to them, not for any other reason, and certainly not to make people gossip about me!
He became more and more excited as he spoke: "Doctor Su, you are familiar with Zhang Cui, can you help me persuade her? I am Li Haixin, and I have worked in the cafeteria for more than ten years. I dare not say anything else, but this: I am honest!
I promise to treat her well, treat Mai Sui well! I'll treat her like my own daughter! As for those gossips..."
He gritted his teeth, his eyes showing a stubborn look.
"I, Li Haixin, am upright and honest, and I'm not afraid of what others say! We live our lives for ourselves, not for others to see! As long as they are willing, I... I will risk my dignity. If anyone dares to gossip about me, I will confront him!"
Su Tang looked at his face which turned red with excitement, and listened to his simple but sincere words, and her heart was also touched.
Li Haixin looks honest, but he has his own ideas and is responsible.
"Master Li, I understand your intentions."
Su Tang poured him a glass of water. "Sister-in-law Zhang Cui...she's mainly worried about Mai Sui. You know, the man she was with before...sigh, he hurt the child quite a bit.
She is now like a frightened bird, afraid that Mai Sui will suffer even the slightest injustice."
"I know! I know!"
Li Haixin nodded repeatedly. "That's why I have to step forward. I can't let her bear this alone. Doctor Su, please, help me speak up. Your words work! Zhang Cui...she believes in you!"
As he was speaking, the gate rang again.
Su Tang opened the door and saw that it was Lu Xiao who came back. He happened to be on vacation this week.
Lu Xiao was exhausted. Seeing Li Haixin in the room, he was stunned for a moment: "Master Li?"
Li Haixin stood up as if he had seen a savior, rubbing his hands and speaking incoherently: "Lu...Deputy Captain Lu, you're back!"
Su Tang quickly and briefly explained the situation to Lu Xiao.
After listening to this, Lu Xiao looked at Li Haixin, who had a sincere and anxious look on his face, then looked at Su Tang and pondered for a moment.
He gestured for Li Haixin to sit down and pulled up a stool himself. "Master Li, everyone in the camp has witnessed your character. The key to this matter lies with Sister Zhang Cui and Mai Sui."
He spoke directly and with great weight: "I understand Mrs. Zhang Cui's concerns. It's really not easy to take care of a child.
But as you said, life is for you. Since you have this heart and this responsibility, it's a good thing."
Lu Xiao looked at Su Tang and said, "Let Su Tang find an opportunity to have a good chat with Sister Zhang Cui and convey your thoughts and your promise.
The key is the wheat ear, and the child must be gradually accepted."
He looked at Li Haixin again, his tone calm and powerful, "As for gossip, Master Li, just 'taking risks' won't cut it. We have to take concrete action to shut those people up."
You're being kind to them, genuinely and openly. Over time, everyone will see it. Su Tang and I will also talk about it when the time is right.
A person of integrity has nothing to fear from his own shadow. Living a good and stable life is better than anything else."
After listening to Lu Xiao's words, Li Haixin felt as if he had taken a reassurance pill. His eyes lit up and he nodded repeatedly.
"Yes, yes, yes! You're absolutely right! I understand. I will definitely perform well! Let Zhang Cui feel at ease and make Mai Sui happy!"
He stood up excitedly and bowed deeply to Lu Xiao and Su Tang: "Thank you! Thank you so much!"
After seeing off Li Haixin, who was thanking him profusely, Lu Xiao closed the door and looked at Su Tang: "What do you think about this?"
Su Tang sighed and smiled again: "Master Li is indeed a good person. The key is Sister Zhang Cui... She needs someone to push her, and she also needs to see Master Li's determination."
"I'll go talk to her. But..."
She looked at Lu Xiao with a mischievous look in her eyes: "I didn't expect that our Deputy Commander Lu is not only in charge of training, but also in charge of matchmaking?"
Lu Xiao smiled once, and put his arm around her shoulders. "Just take care of it. It's a good thing to see lovers succeed and live a good life. It's not easy for Sister Zhang Cui either, so any help is appreciated."
He paused, his voice lowered. "She's your friend. She used to take such good care of you. We have to help you no matter what."
Su Tang leaned in his arms, feeling the warmth from his body, and her heart also felt warm.
These days, having someone to help and share the burden with us always makes us more hopeful.
"By the way, let me tell you something. I heard that your hospital is going to transfer a new chief physician."
"I think her name is...Su Xinyao?"
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