Chen Yanling strode forward, grabbed Aunt Qi's collar tightly, and demanded angrily, "What exactly did you do to Yunxi and Yuanzhi just now? Now the two children are too scared to speak!" Upon hearing this, the enthusiastic crowd around suddenly realized that it wasn't Xia Liang who was bullying others, but rather Aunt Qi who had started the trouble.
Aunt Qi trembled all over, stammering as she explained, "I...I didn't mean anything, I just...just wanted to say hello to them." Chen Yanling's lips curled into a cold smile, her tone full of disdain as she said, "Say hello? Would saying hello scare the children like this?" At this moment, an elderly woman in the crowd who considered herself upright stepped forward and said, "Aunt Qi, what's wrong with you? Why are you scaring two children! Their dog didn't bite you, and I don't see any injuries on you. Don't go looking for trouble."
Just then, a piercing screech of brakes suddenly rang out, sharp and shrill, as if it would shatter eardrums. Everyone turned to look, and saw Xia Liang hurriedly getting out of the car. Her steps were somewhat flustered, as if her heart was filled with anxiety and worry.
As soon as Xia Liang received the call, she rushed back home with a burning anxiety. Only one thought occupied her mind: to get home quickly and check on her children's safety. At that moment, she had no time to worry about Aunt Qi; for her, her children's safety was the most important thing.
Seeing that Xia Liang was in a hurry to go home, Chen Yanling released Aunt Qi's collar. She silently followed behind Xia Liang, walking together towards home. The neighbors who remained at the scene felt a wave of fear; they were secretly glad they hadn't continued to wrongly accuse Xia Liang. If they had truly angered her, no one knew what kind of revenge she might have taken.
Everyone turned their reproachful gazes to Aunt Qi, secretly blaming her for meddling. Aunt Qi always liked to pick fights, and this time she had inexplicably set her sights on Xia Liang. If she hadn't stirred up trouble, things wouldn't have escalated to this point. Now, she had almost wronged an innocent person and dragged everyone into a pointless dispute.
Xia Liang rushed home, her heart filled with worry and unease. As soon as she stepped inside, she glanced at her eldest daughter, who seemed relatively calm and showed no signs of being frightened. Xia Liang breathed a slight sigh of relief, but her gaze immediately shifted to her younger daughter.
Seeing her youngest daughter's stunned expression, Xia Liang felt a sharp pain in her heart. She couldn't imagine what her daughter had gone through to become like this. Xia Liang quickly walked to her youngest daughter, hugged her tightly, and felt her faint heartbeat.
Upon seeing her mother, Gu Yuanzhi immediately felt as if she had found a refuge, throwing herself into Xia Liang's arms without hesitation and bursting into tears. Her tears flowed like a flood, moving everyone present. Xia Liang held her little daughter tightly, gently stroking her hair, and softly comforted her, "It's okay, my sweet baby, Mommy's here! With Mommy here, everything will be alright."
Seeing her youngest daughter in such agony, Xia Liang's heart shattered into countless pieces. She was filled with rage and hatred towards Aunt Qi, wishing she could tear her to pieces immediately to vent her anger. However, at this moment, she was more concerned with how to soothe her youngest daughter's wounded heart and help her regain a sense of security and happiness.
Since Xia Liang returned, Gu Yuanzhi has clung to her mother like a little tail, refusing to leave her sight for even a minute. Even when Xia Liang needs to go to the bathroom, the little one follows her closely, which is heartbreaking. Faced with such a cute yet stubborn little daughter, Xia Liang has no choice but to hold her in her arms at all times.
As night fell, Xia Liang remained vigilant, frequently touching her daughter's forehead gently, fearing she might suddenly develop a fever. Her fears were realized. In the latter half of the night, her younger daughter's temperature gradually rose. Seeing her daughter's discomfort, Xia Liang was frantic. She quickly turned on the lights and called Chen Yanling and Duan Wenchun; the three of them drove to the hospital together.
After arriving at the hospital, and following a thorough examination and intravenous treatment, the little girl's temperature finally began to drop. Xia Liang's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally eased a little. By then, it was already past four in the morning. After picking up the medication, Xia Liang carefully carried her child back home.
The mother and child finally woke up around noon the next day. Although the little one still seemed a bit listless, she wasn't as clingy to her mother as she had been the day before. Xia Liang felt a little relieved to see this. Taking advantage of the opportunity, she quickly made a phone call to arrange her work for the day, and then continued to stay by her child's side, taking meticulous care of her.
At midday, the sun shone brightly, and Xia Liang was playing with her two children and a small dog in the yard. Laughter echoed in the air, and everything seemed so warm and harmonious. Suddenly, Aunt Liu came out of the house and shouted, "Director Xia, Yunxi's grandma called!"
Upon hearing this news, Xia Liang quickly tossed the ball in her hand to the dog that was wagging its tail excitedly, then took the hands of her two children and walked towards the house to answer her mother-in-law's call.
Xia Liang gently picked up the phone and called out, "Mom." Immediately after, her mother-in-law, Han Yulan, responded with a hearty and warm laugh. Then, her mother-in-law asked with concern, "Ah Liang, how's work going lately?" Xia Liang smiled and replied, "Yes, not bad, not too busy. With my brother and Ji Xiao helping out, I don't have to overwork myself." Han Yulan nodded reassuredly and said, "That's good. You should also take care of yourself and not overwork yourself."
Then, the mother-in-law inquired about the children. Xia Liang reached out and tugged at her two adorable daughters standing beside her, gently saying, "Sweeties, come and talk to Grandma." The children obediently walked to the receiver and greeted their grandmother in their childish voices. Han Yulan happily replied, "Great! It's been so long since we called you. Grandpa and Grandma have missed you so much!"
The conversation between the grandmother and grandchildren was filled with love and warmth, conveying the happiness and harmony of family. Xia Liang stood quietly to the side, listening to her mother-in-law and children's exchange, a warm feeling welling up inside her. In such moments, she deeply appreciated the preciousness and importance of family ties.
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