Chapter 78: Parents' Love for Their Children

Su Ruo and they originally thought that Bai Xinya hearing these words would certainly be heartbroken; after all, any woman, hearing that she would have such a large scar on her back, could not accept it, let alone someone as beauty-loving as Bai Xinya.

But Bai Xinya instead reached out and gently rubbed An'an's face, comforting her: "Being able to suffer this disaster for An'an, letting these scars grow on my body rather than on An'an's, I am very happy."

An'an's eyes moved; Su Ruo also changed her opinion of Bai Xinya, she said: "Don't worry, I will help you prepare the medicine, and I will absolutely not let you keep a scar."

Bai Xinya smiled and nodded at Su Ruo; actually, she now truly doesn't care whether there is a scar on her back, whether it's beautiful or ugly.

When leaving, the doctor instructed them: "Tonight the wound will be very painful; definitely do not touch it with your hands." Zhou Feng nodded, indicating he understood.

When Su Ruo wanted to take An'an back by ox cart, An'an stopped, she said to Su Ruo: "I want to stay and accompany Bai Xinya."

Su Ruo was slightly stunned for a moment; Bai Xinya instantly felt moved, tears welling up in her eyes. Zhou Feng knew his wife would surely suffer greatly tonight, and naturally also hoped An'an would stay to accompany his wife.

Bai Xinya now has only An'an in her eyes and heart; if An'an can stay to accompany her, the wife's pain could be halved, so he promised Su Ruo: "Rest assured, I will definitely protect An'an well, and absolutely not let her suffer any harm."

Staying to accompany Bai Xinya was An'an's own decision; Su Ruo naturally would not object, but she sat alone in the ox cart returning home, feeling empty inside, this being the first time An'an had left her.

Li Zhaodi saw An'an not returning, somewhat surprised; after learning the circumstances, she also felt some regret. Initially knowing that Bai Xinya had kidnapped An'an, Li Zhaodi harbored resentment toward her, but later Li Zhaodi could see that Bai Xinya truly treated An'an well, really regarding An'an as her own daughter.

At night, Su Ruo went to sleep early; the next morning she got up early, prepared Scar Removal Ointment and burn medicine for Xinya, then, according to the address Zhou Feng told her yesterday, she rode her bicycle to the Zhou Family, which is an independent Small Courtyard, not luxurious in appearance but kept very clean.

Just as Su Ruo entered the Courtyard, she heard melodious piano sounds coming from the room.

After Su Ruo went in, she saw An'an sitting before the piano in a snow-white princess dress, her fingers nimbly jumping across the keys; the scene before her eyes was beautiful, almost like a painting.

The piano teacher beside her looked at An'an in delighted surprise, unable to believe that An'an, on her first attempt at playing the piano, could achieve such an effect, feeling that An'an was simply a musical genius.

Faced with such a promising seedling, the piano teacher resolved, no matter what, to take An'an as her disciple and properly nurture her, absolutely not allowing An'an's talent to be buried.

An'an finished a piece under the eager gaze of everyone, then withdrew her hands, saw Su Ruo and immediately ran over, throwing herself into Su Ruo's embrace and refusing to let go.

She said: "An'an really misses Mom."

Su Ruo's heart softened, she reached out and gently rubbed her hair.

After learning Su Ruo's identity, the piano teacher immediately excitedly urged her, hoping Su Ruo would agree to let An'an study piano.

Although learning piano nowadays seems useless, she knows that learning piano is not just a skill; more importantly, studying piano can elevate a person's temperament and cultivate their character.

Su Ruo could see that An'an greatly enjoyed playing the piano; since An'an had this talent and liked it, Su Ruo naturally would not refuse.

Bai Xinya had been looking at Su Ruo with hope; seeing her agree, she couldn't help but sigh in relief, for if An'an could study piano in the future, it would mean she would have more opportunities to see An'an.

After Su Ruo put down the medicine, Zhou Feng specially took her to see the room Bai Xinya had prepared for An'an.

This is a pink princess room; sunlight streams in, adding a touch of warmth; the whole room is clean and bright, like a castle in a fairy tale. If in later times, these might not be much, but in this era, Su Ruo knows that gathering these items and decorating such a room is not easy.

Zhou Feng smiled and said: "Knowing that An'an would stay, Xinya yesterday afternoon endured the pain, went to the department store to buy these things, and personally decorated this room."

Su Ruo looked at the warm and refined man before her, understanding Zhou Feng's meaning: whether it was the piano just now or the room before her eyes, Zhou Feng was constantly proving to Su Ruo that he and his wife valued An'an, and told Su Ruo they could give An'an a better life.

Zhou Feng smiled and said: "I have discovered that An'an, whether in piano, art, intelligence, or bodily coordination, far surpasses ordinary children; if properly nurtured, she will certainly achieve remarkable accomplishments in the future."

My wife's uncle is a famous master of traditional Chinese painting; I believe that upon seeing An'an, he will certainly be willing to teach her.

Upon hearing Zhou Feng's words, Su Ruo for the first time realized the gap between herself and Zhou Feng, which had nothing to do with money or status, but rather the deep foundation of these aristocratic clans, accumulated over several generations; it was absolutely not something she could match by suddenly becoming rich.

Su Ruo said: "If An'an wants to learn these things, wants to be with you, I naturally will not object."

Although I am not well educated, I also know that the principle of parents loving their children and planning far ahead for them.

So as long as it is good for An'an, able to make An'an happy and joyful, no matter where she is, whether or not she is by my side, it does not matter.

Zhou Feng's heart suddenly relaxed; he desperately wanted to keep An'an by his wife's side, for this he even did not hesitate to use schemes and tactics against a child.

But now that the goal has been achieved, he feels a surge of embarrassment and guilt in his heart, thinking that he is actually not even as good as a child.

Zhou Feng wanted to explain and say something, but all his words, when faced with Su Ruo's calm eyes that seemed able to see into people's hearts, appeared unusually feeble and powerless, so he opened his mouth but ultimately said nothing.

Su Ruo did not linger any longer; she went out, gently rubbed An'an's head, and then left; if the Zhou Family could give An'an a better life and future, and An'an wishes to stay, she will fulfill that.

In the days that followed, Su Ruo did not go to the Zhou Family again, but Zhou Feng every day had An'an call Su Ruo to report safety; this man was always meticulous, his handling of affairs so thorough that one could find no fault.

From then on, going to the Brigade Headquarters every day to answer calls became Su Ruo's essential duty.

An'an every day would, over the phone, share with Su Ruo what she had done and learned, and tell Su Ruo that she would certainly take good care of herself, so that Su Ru need not worry.

Su Ruo felt that after An'an left her, she seemed to have grown up in an instant.

The days passed like this, until half a month later, when Su Ruo opened the door she saw An'an running toward her; An'an threw herself into Su Ruo's embrace, both hands tightly clasping Su Ruo's neck, unwilling to let go for a long time.

After a long while she finally whispered, sobbing: "An'an really misses Mom."

Su Ruo felt sour in her heart upon hearing it; how could she not miss An'an as well?

After a long while An'an finally calmed her emotions, she happily said: "Mom, Bai Auntie's wound on her back has healed; Mom's medicine is excellent, she hasn't left a single scar."

Mom, Bai Auntie saved me; I will earn lots and lots of money in the future to repay her, but Mom, please don't send me to her.

I can forego learning piano, also forego learning painting; I only want Mom.

Actually, a child's world is very simple; in An'an's world, she only wants Mom; if possible, she even hopes that Bai Xinya had not rescued her initially, so she wouldn't have to leave Mom.

An'an knows that Mom will certainly cure her; even if the treatment fails and she becomes ugly, Mom will not despise her.

But Bai Xinya saved her; in fact, An'an doesn't really feel much—she has no gratitude, nor any feeling of being moved; or rather, in this world, aside from Su Ruo, nothing and no one can move her.

But An'an does not want Su Ruo to think she is a cold-hearted, unfeeling person, so she spent this time accompanying Bai Xinya, cheering her up, until Bai Xinya's injury completely healed, at which point she could no longer restrain herself and immediately returned to look for Mom.