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Chapter 760: Trust Between Children

Chapter 760: Chapter 760: Trust Between Children

In a sense, Xiao Hai bore some responsibility for what had happened to the baby boy.

But before everything had been made absolutely clear, neither Yan Shao nor Zhu Qianying wanted to blame anyone prematurely, especially when Xiao Hai was just a six or seven-year-old child, orphaned by both parents.

"Hmm, do you think baby boy will blame Xiao Hai?" Zhu Qianying tentatively asked.

The baby boy thought seriously for a moment, neither denied nor affirmed, he just said, "I think, he just wanted to be like everyone else, with a dad and a mom of his own."

Upon hearing this, the baby boy could profoundly relate. That probably explained why the baby boy, who was usually quite guarded, would show a little more attention to Xiao Hai than to his other peers.

"He said he didn’t have a dad, and it reminded me of Bai Xiaolu..."

The baby boy nestled in Zhu Qianying’s arms, speaking somewhat sluggishly.

He mentioned Bai Xiaolu but didn’t hint at himself. Perhaps he was worried that it would upset his mother, Zhu Qianying.

But even though he only told half of the story, it was enough to upset Zhu Qianying.

Gently stroking his back, she felt a mix of emotions. On one hand, she was glad to see him bringing up the old matter so openly, which meant he had truly gotten over it.

On the other hand, she felt distraught that his friendship had been exploited.

"Mommy, would the police uncle take Xiao Hai away?"

Zhu Qianying was taken aback for a moment before replying after a pause, "No, he’s just a child..."

But Zhu Qianying knew that there was a type of school specifically for children who have made mistakes like Xiao Hai. He was probably sent to one of those.

Suddenly, the baby boy held Zhu Qianying’s hand and anxiously said, "Mommy, Xiao Hai didn’t know..."

Back then in the scenic area, the baby boy and a group of kids had wandered to the entrance of the restricted area. They then said they were tired, and laid down for a rest in the pavilion.

When everyone fell asleep, Xiao Hai abruptly woke the baby boy and said he was thirsty and wanted to buy a drink.

The two then headed towards the hillside. After a short while, Xiao Hai said he needed to pee, so they both went into the bushes to find a spot.

After the baby boy finished peeing, he looked up and saw a spectacular waterfall beyond the bushes. But from the trail, due to the obstructing trees, the view inside was obscured.

"Xiao Hai, there’s a waterfall over there, let’s go check it out!"

The baby boy had an insatiable curiosity. After looking around and not seeing any signs warning against entry or danger, he led Xiao Hai out from the bushes and towards the massive rocks.

"We better not go up there, it’s too high..."

Xiao Hai looked at the massive rocks with clear anxiety in his eyes. Seeing the baby boy’s eagerness, he tried to hold him back by tugging at his arm.

But the baby boy was usually fearless. He patted Xiao Hai’s hand to comfort him.

"Are you scared? Then you wait down here. I’ll go up for a quick look and come right down!"

...

These details of the situation and the conversation came from the baby boy’s discussion with Dr. Zhao.

Thinking back on it now, Zhu Qianying could piece together a rough understanding.

Perhaps even now, Xiao Hai was still seen as exploited in the baby boy’s eyes. And this perception may have been influenced by the behavior and words of Xiao Hai trying to stop the baby boy from climbing up at the viewing platform by the waterfall.

Moreover, Zhu Qianying also trusted in her precious son’s observational and judgement skills. She understandably harbored even greater resentment towards the mastermind.

Anyone who could exploit a child’s innocence and friendships as thoroughly as this was undoubtedly a disgrace to humanity.

Zhu Qianying stroked her son’s head, "Don’t worry, sweetie. Daddy and the police uncle will handle this properly..."

After the Welfare Institution provided insight into Xiao Hai’s background and the identity of the mysterious man was revealed, the police conducted another round of interrogation with Xiao Hai separately. Xiao Hai admitted to lying and also to being alert to the danger of the viewing platform. He confessed to having tried to dissuade the baby boy from climbing up.

So, the goodness and flaws of Xiao Hai, were probably not far from the baby boy’s judgement.

Clearly, they knew the baby boy well enough to anticipate that he would be drawn to the waterfall’s splendor and would climb up the viewing platform to get a closer look.

Undeniably, they not only caught on to Xiao Hai’s mindset, but they also fully grasped that of the baby boy.

The baby boy, reassured by Zhu Qianying’s promise, softly acknowledged with a "Hmm..." and then quietly leaned against Zhu Qianying, lost in thought.

Zhu Qianying did not disturb him, simply brushing his back to comfort him.

Compared to an average child, the baby boy might have learned far earlier about the good and evil, beauty and ugliness of human nature. Although Zhu Qianying felt it was cruel, it was inevitable given the family he was born into. There were some things he had to face earlier than others.

So, when he was thinking and analyzing on his own, Zhu Qianying didn’t want to heavily influence him with her own thoughts.

The driver dropped off Zhu Qianying and the baby boy at the Quiet Restaurant. As the baby boy got out of the car and saw the crowd inside the restaurant, his previously deflated spirits immediately perked up.

"Sister Guoguo, Brother Beibei!"

The shouting had hardly left his mouth when the baby boy broke free from Zhu Qianying’s grip and darted into the restaurant.

Zhu Qianyu learnt about Chen Jing and Luo Yifan’s marriage slightly later than Zhu Qianying.

Upon hearing the good news, Zhu Qianyu naturally wanted to immediately fly over to congratulate her mother. However, given her current condition, Ji Huan wouldn’t allow her to act impulsively.

So, after making thorough preparations, the entire family flew over and arrived in the afternoon.

They didn’t notify Chen Jing or Zhu Qianying. After getting off the plane, the entire Ji Family headed straight to Quiet Restaurant.

Consequently, not only was the baby boy surprised, but Zhu Qianying was also somewhat taken aback.

Upon entering, she greeted her in-laws from the Ji Family, then spotted her younger sister’s conspicuous figure and immediately rushed over. Holding her hand tight, she asked, "Xiao Yu, are you okay?"

Zhu Qianyu was nearing her due date, so Zhu Qianying was a bit worried.

Originally, she and her mother had discussed flying over to R City in a few days. The plan was to visit the elders of the Luo Family and catch up with members of the Ji Family.

To their surprise, before the time was set, the entire Ji Family had flown over ahead of schedule.

"Sister, I’m doing great, eating well and sleeping well. I’m just waiting for the little guy to be ready to meet us!"

Despite her pregnant belly, Zhu Qianyu’s figure was still very much intact. Her small face was also as refined and beautiful as always, just a little more rosy, without any signs of pregnancy-induced swelling.

Without looking at her belly, and just focusing on her face and silhouette, it would be hard to tell that she was nearing her due date.