"Xiao An is over there." The director of the orphanage pointed to the child huddled in the corner of the room and said to the two people beside him.
"Can we go in?" Sheng Jiaoyang looked at the small figure, feeling a little distressed.
"certainly."
Sheng Jiaoyang immediately walked into the room, facing the little faces that looked up at her with alert and curious eyes. The expression on her face was as gentle as possible, and she walked quietly to the corner.
"Xiao An—" she knelt down and shouted softly.
The child, who had his face buried in his arms, slowly raised his head and looked at her. He looked at her intently for a while, and the defensiveness in his eyes faded away little by little.
"Do you still remember me?" Sheng Jiaoyang tentatively reached out to touch the top of his head, but he shrank but did not avoid it.
Xiao An didn't nod or shake his head, he just looked at her.
Sheng Jiaoyang smiled and said softly: "Xiao An must still remember me, right? Xiao An has become handsome again after a while! Xiao An, do you want to go out with me to play?"
Xiao An looked at her hand in front of her, then hesitantly stretched out her hand for a while, and put her hand covered with frostbite. She had never done housework before or now, and her hands were white and tender. , this black and yellow rough hand came up to form a sharp contrast. Xiao An obviously noticed it. He was about to take his hand back, but she held it tightly.
"Let's go, handsome boy Xiao An." Sheng Jiaoyang winked at him, easily relieving his nervousness.
Shen Zhining stood nearby, watching her actions silently, seeing all her tenderness towards Xiao An.
Sheng Jiaoyang stood up and saw Shen Zhining behind her. She said to Xiao An, "Xiao An, do you still remember this uncle?"
Xiao An looked up at Shen Zhining and nodded imperceptibly.
Sheng Jiaoyang touched the top of his head and praised: "Xiao An has such a good memory!"
Xiao An lowered his head and said nothing.
Sheng Jiaoyang and Shen Zhining looked at each other and led Xiao An towards the director of the welfare home.
"Sister Anqi, are those Xiao An's parents?" the little girl playing with toys asked the older little girl next to her.
"probably?"
"Then when will our parents come to pick us up?"
"have no idea."
The conversation between the two little girls came to his ears. Sheng Jiaoyang paused and turned around to look at the children around him. He felt a little heavy. I don't know how many children like this are abandoned in orphanages in the world. However, Compared with other children, because she met Xiao An by chance, she had more responsibilities and feelings in him, so he was naturally different.
After greeting the dean, Sheng Jiaoyang and Shen Zhining took Xiao An into the car and went to the zoo.
The fastest way to open up a child's heart is to go to the zoo to see animals besides going to an amusement park. Animals of all sizes gather together, and from time to time you can hear the exclamations and curious inquiries of other children who come to play. .
Compared to other children, Xiao An was a bit quiet. He was led by Sheng Jiaoyang without saying a word. He just looked at the animals he liked and curious about a few more times. If Sheng Jiaoyang hadn't been paying attention to his expressions and behavior, he would have captured them all. I don't know what kind of animal he likes.
Seeing that there were signs of autism, Sheng Jiaoyang was a little worried. She couldn't help but glance at Shen Zhining beside her. It took a long time for this guy to recover from his autism.
"What?" Shen Zhining asked.
Sheng Jiaoyang glanced at Xiao An who was watching the penguins. In order to prevent Xiao An from hearing her words, she leaned close to Shen Zhining and whispered in his ear: "Xiao An looks a little autistic."
Shen Zhining glanced at Xiao An and nodded.
"If he continues to stay in an environment like the orphanage, I'm worried that he will become more and more autistic. I want to take him out, but you know, my grandpa is old and has no energy to take care of him, and I don't have the energy to take care of him. I'm very busy and don't have time. My mother is getting married, so I can't ask Xiao An to disturb their world. Brother Zhi Ning, what can you do?" Sheng Jiaoyang looked at him expectantly.
Shen Zhining thought for a moment and said, "Feili and Lilith don't have children, Xiao An can be left to them to take care of them."
Sheng Jiaoyang's eyes lit up. She knew both Feili and Lilith. Both of them were very patient. Although Feili was quite old-fashioned, he was very careful, while Lilith had medical skills and a cheerful personality. Entrusting them to take care of you is indeed the best choice.
"But if they don't want children themselves, will they agree to help us take care of Xiao An?" She was a little worried.
Shen Zhining was not worried about this problem at all. He said decisively: "Just think of it as having another job, and I will give them a raise."
Sheng Jiaoyang couldn't help but laugh. When she turned to look at Xiao An, she found that Xiao An was also looking at them.
She knelt down, pulled Xiao An in front of her, looked directly at him and asked: "Xiao An, would you like to come home with us? From now on, our home will be your home, and we will be your family. Are you willing?"
Xiao An looked at her, then at Shen Zhining, and suddenly he spoke: "Others said that only our parents would be willing to take us home."
Sheng Jiaoyang was stunned for a moment, raised his hand and touched Xiao An's head, nodded and replied: "As long as you want, you can treat us as your parents."
Xiaojing looked at them quietly without saying anything, with emotions in her black and white eyes that even adults couldn't understand.
Sheng Jiaoyang sighed, stretched out his hand to hug Xiao An, patted his back gently and said: "Xiao An, although your parents have left, they definitely hope that you can be happy every day, so you have to be strong Be optimistic."
"It's fate to meet you, Xiao An. I really want to take care of you. Come home with me, okay?" she asked softly.
Xiao An still didn't speak. When Sheng Jiaoyang felt that he refused, he raised his hands and hugged Sheng Jiaoyang's neck, and called out in a very low voice: "Mom."
Sheng Jiaoyang was a little uncomfortable being called mother for the first time, but this child who witnessed the tragic death of his biological mother and then faced the death of his biological father from illness was in great need of care. She was so soft-hearted that she held Xiao An's little face and kissed her. , hugged him.
"Come on, let's go home!"
Shen Zhining reached out from the side and said, "Give me a hug."
Sheng Jiaoyang hesitated. She looked at Xiao An and asked, "Do you want him to hug me?"
Shen Zhining also looked at Xiao An and said directly: "You are too heavy, you... my mother's hands will be sore when she holds you." He was obviously a little uncomfortable with her new identity of "mother".
When Sheng Jiaoyang heard what he said, the corner of his mouth twitched. Is anyone talking to a child like this? How can you directly say that someone is important
Xiao An hesitantly stretched out his hand to Shen Zhining, and Shen Zhining took it naturally.
To outsiders, this really looks like a family of three.
When they got to the car, Sheng Jiaoyang said to Shen Zhining: "Brother Zhining, should we take Xiaoanhui Welfare Home to go through the adoption procedures first?"
"I'll just ask someone to handle it." Shen Zhining said.
Sheng Jiaoyang nodded, not doubting the efficiency of Shen Zhining's people at all. She raised her hand and rubbed the little guy sitting among them who was listening to them, and said with a smile: "Let's go home first. Buy clothes and daily necessities for the handsome new member of our family, Xiao An."
"Come on, can you give me a kiss, little handsome guy?" She leaned her side face towards him.
Xiao An leaned over and gave her a small kiss on her fair cheek.
Shen Zhining looked at the interaction between the big one and the little one, her eyebrows relaxed and soft. She would definitely be a good mother in the future.
After arriving at the mall and entering the children's area, Sheng Jiaoyang started a frenzied shopping spree. Not only did he buy dozens of clothes for Xiao An, but he also bought various toys and daily necessities, including milk powder and bottles.
In the end, it was Shen Zhining who swiped the card.
In the evening, I went to the nearest restaurant for dinner and didn't get home until nearly ten o'clock.
As soon as he entered the house, he found that Mr. Yang had not returned to his room to rest, and An Jing was playing chess with him.
Hearing the noise, Mr. Yang turned around and saw Shen Zhining next to Sheng Jiaoyang and... the child he was holding. The old man was stunned and asked, "Where did this child come from?"
"Grandpa..."
"This is our son." Shen Zhining said before Sheng Jiaoyang could answer.
"Ahem!" Mr. Yang almost choked on his own saliva. He looked at them in disbelief, "What did you just say? Say it again!"
Sheng Jiaoyang glared at Shen Zhining and quickly explained: "Grandpa, his name is Xiao An, and he is the child I decided to adopt."
Mr. Yang frowned, "Jiaojiao, your current situation does not constitute the conditions for adoption."
"If I can't do it, I still have you!"
Sheng Jiaoyang glanced at Xiao An who was sleeping in Shen Zhining's arms, pointed upstairs and said, "Brother Zhining, please carry Xiao An upstairs first, and put Xiao An to sleep on my bed first."
After giving instructions, she walked to Mr. Yang's side and began to explain the cause and effect.
After hearing the child's tragic life experience, Mr. Yang's expression softened. He reluctantly raised his hand and tapped Sheng Jiaoyang's forehead, and said dotingly: "You are still a child yourself. If you want to adopt him, let Xiao Qing Come and recognize your son. You can recognize a younger brother. Why do you need to recognize a son? Now that you have such a big son for no reason, how can you find a boyfriend in the future? "
"Grandpa Yang." The person calling was Shen Zhining who had already come down.
He looked at Mr. Yang and said in a calm but firm tone: "She doesn't need to find another boyfriend, because I won't break up with her."
Mr. Yang looked at Shen Zhining, then at Sheng Jiaoyang, and asked Sheng Jiaoyang with his eyes if she was with Shen Zhining.
Sheng Jiaoyang turned to look at Shen Zhining, "When did I agree to be with you?"
That's right, with Mr. Yang here, she is very confident.
Shen Zhining squinted his eyes, and the corner of his mouth curved into a smile, and said word by word: "We have done what we should do, and now we have a son, aren't we together?"