Chapter 30: Knowing That Xiaochi Worries About Me!

Sui Sui's sudden disappearance and appearance made everyone's mood go up and down like a roller coaster.

Through the screen, they saw Sui Sui tilt her head. Her face, which had just been washed by the clear spring in the mountain stream, was as white and tender as the pure jade held in the hands of Buddha, so clear and clean, without a speck of dust. It was really impossible to get angry at her!

Even the netizens who usually fought fiercely on the Internet, when they saw Sui Sui looking so innocent like a little fairy child, couldn't bear to be angry and became extremely soft-hearted. They typed on the keyboard to defend her:

[Anyway, it's good that Sui Sui is okay.]

[Sui Sui is only three and a half years old. She's young and doesn't know any better. She probably just thought it was fun.]

[That's right. Don't restrain her with adult standards. I think Sui Sui knows what she's doing. She's smart.]

[It's Wen Chi who didn't watch her carefully. It's not Sui Sui's fault!]

Of course, some people thought that children shouldn't be spoiled too much:

[Are you guys okay? Sui Sui's behavior was so sudden and dangerous. Instead of teaching her properly, the adults comforted her and said it was okay? Now I know where naughty children come from.]

[Sui Sui is young and doesn't know any better, but adults must give her the right guidance! What if something happens next time?]

The bullet comments gradually turned into an argument.

Suddenly, an extremely angry bullet comment flashed out: [Wen Chi, what are you doing!!!]

The audience who had been attentively watching the argument quickly shifted their attention back to the live stream. Only then did they find that Wen Chi had silently swam to Sui Sui's side and grabbed her small arm and dragged her towards the shore.

Wen Chi's expression was tense, and his lips were tightly pursed into a thin line.

Since his debut, Wen Chi had given people the impression of being cold, aloof and rarely showing emotional fluctuations.

This time, it was the first time he showed his rebellious side in public!

The intense emotions were churning in the young man's dark eyes. He completely changed from his usual world-weary and non-competitive look. Even his delicate and beautiful face became more vivid and flamboyant because of his anger!

— If Wen Chi was like a beautiful but soulless painting before, now he was like a painting full of life and spirit.

The fans of good looks were everywhere:

[I have to say, Wen Chi is really good-looking.]

[I used to always think that Wen Chi was just a good-looking but useless vase. Now he has refreshed my perception.]

[Hey, you're still flattering him like this. Aren't you afraid that Sui Sui will be beaten by Wen Chi?]

[Are you kidding? My Sui Sui is the real head of the family, okay?]

In the blink of an eye, Sui Sui was lifted out of the water by Wen Chi like a chick.

"Put me down! Xiaochi!" Sui Sui was unhappy and kicked her legs, shaking her head wildly. Water droplets were splashing everywhere.

Wen Chi didn't seem to hear her. His strength was surprisingly great. He clamped Sui Sui under his arm and walked quickly to a big tree. Then he gently put her down.

As soon as Sui Sui's bare feet touched the ground, she bounced up angrily. "What's going on!" She hadn't had enough fun yet!

Wen Chi didn't say a word. The moment Sui Sui disappeared just now, his mind went blank. Even the terrifying memories from years ago surged up, making him feel like a nightmare was repeating.

Wen Chi was flustered and blamed himself. His emotions almost collapsed.

Fortunately, Sui Sui finally showed up on her own. Otherwise...

Wen Chi pursed his lips and raised his big hand to cover Sui Sui's head, stopping her bouncing movements.

"Sui Sui." His tone was different from usual, very deep, which made Sui Sui unconsciously quiet down.

"What's, what's wrong?" Sui Sui's voice also became weaker.

Wen Chi took a deep breath and tried hard to control his emotions. "Do you remember what I told you this morning?"

"..." Sui Sui looked blank. Which sentence?

Wen Chi had to remind her: "I told you 'Remember not to run around next time', and you promised me."

Sui Sui's memory came back, and she let out a soft "ah".

Wen Chi looked at her. "So what were you doing just now?"

Sui Sui opened her mouth but couldn't say anything.

She could feel the intense emotions churning in Wen Chi—nervousness, worry, fear...

In the face of such overwhelming emotions, even Sui Sui couldn't help but feel weak. Her small back was tightly pressed against the tree trunk. She looked up at Wen Chi with her small face, looking pitiful: "I... I..."

Wen Chi almost softened his heart. He forced himself to harden his heart and squatted down in front of Sui Sui, holding her shoulders and looking at her at eye level. However, his tone was much milder, and he said earnestly:

"Sui Sui, you can't be too reckless. You can't just run out or jump into the water whenever you want. Everyone will worry about you—your relatives will worry, your mom and dad will worry, the uncles and aunts who care about you will worry... I, I will also worry."

That last sentence was a bit difficult to say, but it came from the heart.

"Sorry." Sui Sui murmured.

It seemed that something had hit her heart, making it feel heavy.

"But... but... I don't have any relatives, and I don't have a mom and dad."

Sui Sui's sudden words startled Wen Chi and also the audience. The bullet comments exploded, and Wen Chi was eager to ask more.

—This was the first time Sui Sui had voluntarily mentioned her family.

But no matter how Wen Chi asked, Sui Sui kept her mouth tightly shut and wouldn't say another word.

Wen Chi had no way. Somehow, when he heard Sui Sui say that she didn't have any relatives or parents, his soul seemed to be gnawed by countless ants. The pain wasn't extremely intense, but it was dense and continuous, making him a little breathless.

He didn't know what to do, so he just reached out and touched Sui Sui's head. "I was a bit harsh. Sorry."

Sui Sui shook her head. She opened her bright and shiny big eyes and said: "I know Xiaochi is worried about me!"

Wen Chi was stunned for a moment. He had been prepared for Sui Sui to cry, be dissatisfied or even stay away from him. But her reaction was completely the opposite?

A three-and-a-half-year-old child seemed to have a heart as delicate as a seven-apertured exquisite jade. She could understand him and accept him... At this moment, Wen Chi couldn't even describe the shock in his heart.

Wen Chi moved his lips and finally only managed to say "Okay".

Sui Sui tilted her head and thought for a while. "Then, then what should I do?"

"You can ask me or tell someone else." Probably Wen Chi had never thought that one day he would be so patient in teaching a little child, just like an older brother teaching his younger sister.

Sui Sui put it into practice immediately. "Xiaochi! Can I play in the water?"

Wen Chi paused. "Are you good at swimming?"

"Of course!" Sui Sui's little tail was almost sticking up. She was so proud that it was almost written on her face that "The pond is my home".

Wen Chi remembered how agile Sui Sui was in the water just like a little fish, and he curved his lips. "Okay, I'll take you there. Be careful."

This time, it was Wen Chi who led Sui Sui to the pond.

He didn't let Sui Sui jump into the water immediately. Instead, he told her that she had to do sufficient warm-up exercises before entering the water to prevent cramps, heart discomfort and other symptoms.

Sui Sui didn't understand much. She just followed Wen Chi's example. Whatever Wen Chi did, she did.