Chapter 1101: Colors Are Beautiful
Chapter 1101: Colors Are Beautiful
For some reason, her eyes suddenly caught sight of Xia Zhao in the crowd. It was weird, that's what Mu Chenyan thought when she realized that her eyes actually found that person in this big crowd without a mistake. The moment she lamented over her single heart, she found her eyes on Xia Zhao.
As if feeling her gaze, Xia Zhao turned his head and met her eyes. He even smiled at her making Mu Chenyan annoyed for some reason so she shook her head and looked away.
"I think I saw Rowan," mentioned Mu Chenyan.
"Yes. He came with Aunt Feifei," replied Xiu. "He must be here, somewhere."
"Do you really want to raise your son, free-range?"
Xiu chuckled, "How is that free-range? I can't possibly keep him under my eyes all the time, right? He is also a human and he also needs his privacy. He has his own social circle too. Don't treat kids like they have no idea what's going on. They are very clear about what they want. Even if sometimes, their ideas get whimsical, that only shows the ability of their mind to imagine." She shrugged carelessly, "My son doesn't want his parents to be so nosy. He definitely has his own life. And when he feels like he needs his parents, he'd look for us and surely, I'd be always there for him."
"I just heard from Sister Feifei how your philosophy of raising children is different but now, I understand it a little," said Mu Chenyan.
"Aunt MuMu, every child is like a flower. Yes, a flower needs a proper environment to grow and proper nurturing too. However, every flower's growth requirements are different. Not all flowers need the same kind of nutrients and not all children need the same kind of parents."
"That's a beautiful thought," commented Raelle who had been listening to their conversation attentively. She turned to Mu Chenyan and added, "I think Yanyan should understand it better than anyone else. After all, only you know how you raised me."
Mu Chenyan smiled at that and nodded, "Indeed. I do understand it all."
"Ms. Bai seems to really know children," said Shui Xian.
"Why wouldn't I? Everyone seems to think I'm a free babysitter. Whoever is going on a trip just has to leave their kids at my place."
"It means you really are good with kids."
Darren shook his head saying, "No, it just means that our son is very good at socializing. It has little to do with my wife."
"Are you saying, I have a problem?" asked Xiu as she raised her brow at her husband who shook his head immediately.
"No way. You're great."
"That's what I thought."
Mu Chenyan smiled and said, "Come with me, I wanted to introduce you to Elder Xiang. He heard me speaking about you so much that he was eager to see you."
"Oh, really? That's great. I'm always the favorite of the elders," said Xiu proudly as she followed Mu Chenyan.
"She is full of life," was Shui Xian's remark as he looked at Xiu's back. "But her life is in the person beside her. How odd."
"Odd. Very odd," agreed Raelle. "But have you noticed? All the while she spoke, the smile on her husband's face didn't diminish. In fact, his eyes didn't even leave her face for a second." Then she took a pause and asked, "Why do I think that she just gave me tips on how to raise a child?"
"Is it a bad thing?" asked Shui Xian cautiously.
"No. Not really," responded Raelle.
For a long while, they had no time to chit-chat as more and more people came over to congratulate them. They hardly had time to breathe at all.
Xiang Weimin brought Justin to the two of them. Since Raelle couldn't get down to his height in her gown, Xiang Weimin thoughtfully picked up Justin in his arms bringing him to the same height as the adults.
"You look very comfortable there, little man," said Raelle.
Justin smiled shyly at her and beckoned her closer to whisper his secret, "I don't have to look up at adults from here."
"Is it fun?" asked Raelle.
"Fun," he replied.
Raelle touched his tiny nose saying, "Then you should drink more milk and eat more veggies to grow taller."
Justin nodded his head and promised, "I will."
"That's like a good boy," complimented Raelle making Justin grin with his small teeth.
Then he became a really good boy and asked Xiang Weimin to put him down for a while. Then he straightened up his suit and stood before Raelle and Shui Xian as he said, "I'm here to congratulate you on your engagement. I wish you both a lifetime of happiness and health. And I also hope you stay as pretty as you're today."
"Wow! What a sweet mouth," said Raelle. "Who taught you that?"
"I am a smart boy. I learned it myself," he told her proudly.
Raelle was momentarily lost looking at that vivid expression on his small face. It hadn't been that long since the first time they met and somehow, she had the illusion that they had met for years. After all, where could she see that shy and silent little Justin now that she saw when she met him for the first time? 𝚋𝚎dn𝚘𝚟𝚎l.c𝚘m
He was cautious at that time but now, he seemed to be blooming.
It was like he grew up within these months. And he was growing up and opening up beautifully. Especially after he came across Xiang Weimin. She wasn't narcissistic enough to believe that she brought all the changes in Justin. She understood that many factors played a role and a big role was played by Xiang Weimin unknowingly.
Especially since what Justin lacked the most in his life was a father figure like Xiang Weimin.
She was actually very happy to see this change. Since the time she noticed the similarities between herself and Justin, she didn't want Justin to have the same monotonous childhood as she did. Not because she hated it but because she realized way too long that colors were also very beautiful.