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Chen Zigui returned home in a depressed mood. He lay down on the sofa without even putting down his schoolbag.
I lay there until Chen's parents came back from get off work.
As soon as Mr. and Mrs. Chen entered the room, the maid pointed at the sofa and said, "Zigui has been lying on the sofa since he came back from school. He refused to listen and refused to drink water when we told him to lie on the kang in the room."
The maid had no choice but to cover him with a blanket.
Dad and Mom looked at each other and saw the worry in each other's eyes.
Mother Chen sat down next to Chen Zigui and looked at her son tenderly: "What's wrong with you, Agui? Did something unhappy happen at school today?"
Chen Zigui's eyes were out of focus, but they came back to focus after hearing his mother's voice: "Mom, you're back."
Gentle mother Chen took Chen Zigui's slightly cold hand, breathed on it, and rubbed it gently: "You're back, get up and have dinner, Agui, do you feel uncomfortable somewhere?"
"Eat dinner?" Chen Zigui's eyes, which had been calm just now, began to move like water in a stream after hearing these two words. "Yes, eat dinner. Chenchen asked me to have dinner with him tomorrow. We can see each other tomorrow. We can see each other tomorrow..."
Mother Chen secretly breathed a sigh of relief. As long as everything is fine, it's good. As long as it's not a disease, it's good.
At that time, there was no discipline in the country that specifically focused on children's mental health. When Chen Zigui was abroad, he was diagnosed with mental problems, which, in modern scientific terms, were somewhat similar to autism.
He can immerse himself in his own world, not communicating with anyone for a day, a week, a month... or even longer, just focusing on doing his own thing.
At that time, Mr. and Mrs. Chen had limited mobility and were very busy with work, so they neglected their son's growth. By the time they realized it, it was too late.
Later, the policy was relaxed a little, and the motherland became increasingly powerful. They tried every possible means and, after many negotiations, were finally able to return home.
After returning to China, Chen Zigui's condition began to improve a little under the care of his entire family, including his grandparents. Although he doesn't talk much, he will still communicate with everyone.
His concentration is still very good. When he concentrates on something, he can even forget about sleeping and eating.
But he has always been unwilling to make friends. After returning to school for a few years, he has never brought any classmates back, or hung out with any classmates, and he has never even mentioned the name of any classmate or teacher.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Chen knew that it would be difficult for Chen Zigui to live a normal life like other children. Fortunately, he was very well-behaved and smart. He just didn't like to play with others, which was not a big problem strictly speaking.
Is he happy? Maybe he is happy when he is immersed in his own world, but he may not be happy when he is forced to go out and make friends.
Humans are social animals. No matter how much Mr. and Mrs. Chen want him to live in a group, they cannot force him to do anything he doesn't like.
Recently, he skipped a grade and went to the sixth grade. He made a good friend named Fu Haochen. Every day after school, he would mention "Chenchen" and the name of his family:
——Chenchen took me home for dinner today. The food cooked by Chenchen’s mother was very delicious.
——The first time I visited someone’s home, I gave nine apples to Chenchen’s family. Chenchen’s mother liked them very much and didn’t make any false refusals. She sincerely thanked me for giving her the apples.
——Mother Chenchen is very beautiful and has a gentle voice. When she talks to me, she looks me straight in the eye and looks at me, which makes me feel respected.
——Mother Chenchen gave me my favorite chili oil, and some candies I had never seen before, which were also delicious;
——Mother Chenchen is going to open a restaurant, and I want to be the first guest in their house;
——Today I brought a small gift to Chenchen, Chenchen liked it very much and gave me a very beautiful boat;
Dust is really powerful, he can even break a boat, and he taught me;
It turns out that playing with origami secretly during class is also quite fun;
——Chenchen’s uncle is also very handsome, and he is a genius at drawing. The book “The Story of Time” that I like very much was actually drawn by his uncle. I want to ask him for an autograph, but I haven’t asked yet;
——Grandma Chenchen is very kind and nice. I especially like to see her smile.
——Chenchen and his father get along like friends. His father loves him very much, and his family members love him very much;
Just like you love me too, I know;
——Chenchen’s father is very handsome, the most handsome father I have ever seen;
Chenchen's father is like me, he doesn't like to talk. He seems to be my kind.
Yes, but Chenchen loves to talk, and I also love to talk to him, so I also became very talkative;
——By the way, Daddy Chenchen is a great scientist just like my dad;
——Chenchen didn’t want to talk today, so he passed me a note. It was the first time I passed a note in class, and it was so interesting.
——Ah, Chenchen’s handwriting is so beautiful. When he is in a good mood, he will draw people on paper. He is also very good at drawing.
From today on, I will practice calligraphy seriously. Oh, I also want to learn painting.
——Today, Chenchen and I played the game together, and of course we won;
——Chenchen is very smart. He is really the smartest person I have ever met.
——I want to go to school every day, and play with Chenchen every day...
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"Tomorrow is not the weekend, so we can see Chen Chen at school," said Chen's father.
Chen Zigui shook his head, looking gloomy: "No, Dad, Chen Chen is too smart and doesn't need to go to school at all.
He told his uncle today that he doesn't want to go to school anymore and might go to high school with his uncle. I may hardly see Chen Chen in the future."
Mother Chen felt a little sad. Her son finally made a good friend. She led Chen Zigui to the dining table and sat down:
"Didn't you say that Chenchen's mother was going to open a restaurant? From now on, when you go to her restaurant for lunch, you'll be able to see Chenchen every day."
Chen Zigui thought about it and nodded: "Mom is right, Chenchen must go to the restaurant to eat at noon every day, I will definitely see Chenchen."
Mother Chen served dishes to Chen Zigui and said, "When Chenchen's restaurant opens, Mom and Dad can come to support it. How about giving them a flower basket?"
Chen Zigui nodded: "Great, Mom, do you have any more chocolate? Chenchen loves chocolate, I'll bring him some tomorrow."
Seeing that her son had finally calmed down, Mother Chen felt relieved: "Yes, your cousin brought back a lot from Hong Kong during the winter vacation. They are all in the snack cabinet."
Chen Zigui thought for a moment and asked his mother, "Mom, is my cousin studying at Huaqing University?"
Mother Chen nodded: "Yes, Huaqing has a preferential policy of reducing points for overseas Chinese, otherwise your cousin would not be able to get in."
"Mother Chenchen also studied at Huaqing University," said Chen Zigui.
Father Chen couldn't help but nod his head: "Not bad, the child is already eight years old and still has this courage, mother Chenchen is great."
Mother Chen smiled and said, "Yes, those who can get into Huaqing are all gifted. Do you know what her major is? Maybe she is a classmate of your cousin."
Both Mr. and Mrs. Chen would try their best to guide Chen Zigui to communicate more and talk about topics that interested him without leaving any trace.
Chen Zigui ate his food and shook his head: "I don't know, I'll ask Chenchen tomorrow. Mom, if Chenchen's food can be packed, I'll bring some for you tomorrow."
Mother Chen was flattered and asked, "Will you feel embarrassed?"
Chen Zigui smiled and said, "No, Chen Chen will charge a fee, but I don't know how much they will do."
Mother Chen nodded: "That's how it should be. Brothers should be clear about their accounts. Only a relationship with clear numbers can last a long time."
Chen Zigui nodded: "Yes, Chenchen and I would give each other gifts. He has already treated me to a meal once, and he knows that if he treats me to a meal for free again, I would be embarrassed to go. But if he charges, I feel comfortable going."
Mother Chen: "Chenchen is so nice. I don't know when I can see him again."
Chen Zigui tilted his head and thought for a while: "I will ask Chen Chen someday if he is willing to come to our house as a guest."
"Okay," said Mother Chen, who was already grateful to Chen Chen's family, whom she had never met before. "However, if Chen Chen is not free, we can meet again when their restaurant opens."
Mother Chen was worried that Chen Chen would reject her and Chen Zigui would be disappointed, so she decided to retreat first.
Chen Zigui nodded: "Okay, I will ask Chen Chen tomorrow.
Mom and Dad, this sweet and sour pork ribs is delicious, please eat more. "
Father Chen and Mother Chen looked at each other, both extremely excited, and said in unison:
"Okay, okay, let's eat more, and Agui should eat more too..."
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