The next day was a day off, and Hua Li had already made an appointment with Chen Yuanshan to stay home and spend time with Luo Yan during the day.
Luo Yan seized every opportunity to stay in bed, lying there until the sun was high in the sky before getting up.
Xiao Xiu still went to bed early and got up early, dressing herself as usual.
Wearing a white t-shirt, light blue tank top shorts, and brown slippers that Chen Yuanshan had just bought, Xiao Xiu took advantage of the cooler weather to water the vegetable garden in the backyard with a hose.
In the kitchen, Hua Li was busy cooking. She ladled out a bowl of cooked vegetable, egg, and meat porridge and placed it on the table to cool before starting to chop vegetables.
Cut the bok choy into sections, and the eggplant into a coiled shape. Heat oil in a pan and stir-fry the bok choy first, then cook the minced meat and eggplant...
Luo Yan finished washing up with her eyes half-closed and sat down at the dining table, but the delicious and colorful breakfast made her eyes well up with tears.
The everyday warmth and comfort of this ordinary family home was something she had never even dreamed of. Only after experiencing it firsthand did she realize how blissful it was.
"Baby, why aren't you eating?"
Seeing Luo Yan staring blankly at the dishes on the table, Hua Li assumed that Luo Yan did not want to eat, and worriedly reached out to touch Luo Yan's forehead.
Luo Yan snapped out of her daze, picked up a spoon to scoop up some porridge, and Xiao Xiu immediately used chopsticks to pick up a piece of fried egg and put it to Luo Yan's mouth.
It felt so good to be cared for and cherished. Luo Yan opened her mouth, took the egg, and chewed it slowly.
Hua Li picked up a piece of eggplant wrapped with minced meat and fed it to Luo Yan.
Luo Yan puffed out her cheeks and chewed diligently, which made Hua Li's eyes fill with affection.
While they were eating, someone knocked on the door. Hua Li got up to open it and found Mo Xian and Wu Cuihua there.
Mo Xian's public declaration that he wanted to divorce Wu Cuihua was not just a casual remark; he genuinely intended to divorce her.
Especially after Luo Yan suddenly knocked on the door the night before last, Mo Xian discovered that Wu Cuihua, who had said she was going out to empty the dirty water, was spying on the neighbor again, which made him even more determined to get a divorce.
It was only after Wu Cuihua knelt all night and pleaded for Mo Xian's life by bringing up their three children that Mo Xian gave up his plan to divorce.
However, Mo Xian had conditions for not divorcing, one of which was that Wu Cuihua had to apologize to Hua Li.
Wu Cuihua dared not disobey. Early in the morning, she went to the supply and marketing cooperative, bought some fruit and pastries, and together with Mo Xian, knocked on Hua Li's door.
Hua Li invited the two into the house, poured two cups of tea and placed them on the coffee table. The three of them sat on the sofa and talked.
Wu Cuihua sincerely apologized to Hua Li, placed the gift in her hand on the coffee table, and asked Hua Li to accept it.
Hua Li was already satisfied as long as Wu Cuihua apologized and promised not to hurt Luo Yan again, and resolutely refused to accept the gifts.
Wu Cuihua was reluctant to part with it, and upon hearing this, she immediately hugged the things to her arms. Mo Xian, who was getting up to say goodbye, gave her a cool glance, and she reluctantly put them back.
Hua Li saw the two off, and casually picked up the things on the coffee table. After Mo Xian, who was walking ahead, went out, he immediately handed them to Wu Cuihua.
Wu Cuihua pretended to push it back, but Hua Li held her down...
Mo Xian returned home and waited for Wu Cuihua to come back after a while.
Mo Xian's face darkened immediately upon seeing what Wu Cuihua was carrying.
Afraid of being scolded, Wu Cuihua quickly explained, "Hua Li insisted on giving it to me."
"Just because someone gives it to you, you accept it?" Mo Xian was so angry that his head hurt.
Wu Cuihua retorted, "Their family has egg and meat porridge and minced meat and eggplant every morning. They don't lack anything. The little things we send them might not even be worth their attention. It would be better to save them for our children."
Mo Xian pointed at Wu Cuihua, speechless for a long time before finally uttering, "Shortsighted."
Hua Li spent the whole day with Luo Yan, cherishing this last bit of free time.
However, Hua Li noticed that Luo Yan was acting strangely today. She often spaced out and seemed preoccupied when playing with Xiao Xiu.
How could such a young child have any worries? Hua Li thought she might be overthinking it.
In the evening, after a short rest, Luo Yan and Hua Li went back to their room to sleep. Luo Yan and Hua Li lay on the bed in the master bedroom, and Luo Yan nestled in Hua Li's arms and murmured.
"Mommy, Yan Yan wants Mommy."
Hua Li affectionately patted Luo Yan's head, "Mommy wants Yan Yan too, isn't Yan Yan hot?"
Being held by my daughter, who relies on me so much, was very blissful, but it was really hot on this sweltering day.
Luo Yan whined, "Mommy, hug me."
She couldn't push her child away from her mother no matter what, so Hua Li picked up a palm-leaf fan and gently waved it.
A gentle breeze blew by, and Luo Yan comfortably closed her eyes and soon drifted off to sleep.
After a good night's sleep, Hua Li got up in the morning, prepared breakfast, and woke Luo Yan up.
During a short break, Hua Li helped Luo Yan wash her face and brush her teeth, while Hua Li combed Luo Yan's hair and tied it into two pigtails.
After quickly finishing their meal, Hua Li checked her and Luo Yan's backpacks to make sure they hadn't forgotten anything, then took one of them by the hand and headed out the door.
After locking the door, Chen Yuanshan happened to drive over, and Hua Li sat in the back seat with the two children.
As Chen Yuanshan drove, he said to Hua Li, "I heard from the leader that Xiao Xiu is playing chess quite well. Yesterday he beat several retired cadres in the institute. Maybe he can go back to the kindergarten in the next few days."
"Really?" Hua Li exclaimed in surprise, not forgetting to praise Xiao Xiu, "Xiao Xiu is really amazing!"
Xiao Xiu smiled shyly and looked at Luo Yan sitting next to her, as if seeking praise.
Luo Yan, "Brother, you're so awesome..."
Xiao Xiu proudly puffed out her little chest, her smile brighter than the sunshine.
Hua Li was about to ask how playing chess could earn her the right to return to kindergarten when she found the car already parked at the kindergarten gate. She instantly forgot everything, opened the car door, and carried Luo Yan out of the car.
Just as Hua Li was about to hand Luo Yan over to Teacher Zhang, Luo Yan suddenly burst into tears as if pricked by needles.
"No, no, no, I want my mommy, I want my mommy, sister hit me!"
Hua Li paused for a moment, then immediately picked up Luo Yan, whom she had sent out, and brought her back.
Teacher Zhang was embarrassed, while Hua Li asked seriously, "What exactly happened? Who is your sister?"
Teacher Zhang had no choice but to tell the story of An Xiaotong pushing Luo Yan down, and explained that Liu Jingqiu had already apologized to Luo Yan, and that the doctor had examined Luo Yan and found no injuries.
Hua Li thought about how Luo Yan seemed preoccupied and absent-minded yesterday, and how she was overly dependent on her. It turned out that it wasn't because Hua Li was overthinking, but because Luo Yan had been bullied. Hua Li felt extremely distressed.
Seeing that her plan had succeeded, Luo Yan wrapped her little arms around Hua Li's neck and cried.
"I want my mom, not my sister."
Hua Li couldn't bear to part with the child. "The child must have been frightened. I'll take care of him for the next couple of days, and I'll bring him over when he's feeling better."
We should be thankful that Hua Li won't pursue the matter; Teacher Zhang raises both hands in approval.
After listening to the whole thing, Chen Yuanshan was so angry that he was about to go find Liu Jingqiu.
Hua Li sternly instructed Chen Yuanshan not to go to Liu Jingqiu, and urged Chen Yuanshan to hurry to the supply and marketing cooperative after getting into the car.
Chen Yuanshan dutifully delivered Hua Li to the supply and marketing cooperative, leaving Luo Yan and Xiao Xiu to go to Sun Bailing's house.
That won't do. Regardless of whether Hua Li agrees or not, Luo Yan definitely won't agree.
Luo Yan clung to Hua Li, her little voice filled with fear of being abandoned, "Mommy, Mommy..."
Who would be willing to leave their baby behind and go to work alone?
Helpless, Hua Li carried Luo Yan out of the car and headed straight for the supply and marketing cooperative.
Having succeeded, Luo Yan waved her hand at Xiao Xiu, who was staring at her expectantly.
Today is Mother's Day, so there's no point in you looking at this anymore, bye-bye!
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