"Daddy, will Mommy and Daddy not like Yanyan anymore when they have a brother?"
As they neared the hospital, the little child, who had been held in his arms, suddenly blinked her eyes and nervously clutched Chen Yang's clothes.
Although the child was small, she was quite perceptive. From the way Chen Yang and Shen Xue had been acting these past few days, her beloved Daddy and Mommy were no longer focused on her.
This naturally made her feel wronged.
"Yanyan, Daddy promises you, you will always be Daddy's most cherished little cotton-padded jacket."
"Mommy loves Yanyan the most too."
"When brother is lost, Daddy and Mommy are worried. After we find brother, Daddy and Mommy will definitely not neglect my precious little cotton-padded jacket. With brother to play with Yanyan, Yanyan can play more games."
Seeing the child’s wronged expression, Chen Yang felt a pang of heartache.
He and Shen Xue had indeed neglected their daughter a bit these past few days. In the little one's world, he and Shen Xue were her everything, so how could she not feel wronged?
"Daddy, don't lie to children."
Upon hearing Chen Yang's words, the little one immediately broke into a smile.
All she really wanted was for her Daddy and Mommy to love her as they did before.
Besides, having a little follower to boss around seemed like it could be nice too.
"Pinky promise."
Chen Yang extended his finger, and the little one immediately stretched out her own tiny hand.
"Pinky promise, hold hands for a hundred years, no backing out."
Father and daughter erupted into laughter.
When Zhao Yongling, Chen Yang, and the little one found the hospital room, Chen Yang saw Shen Xue and Yu Lili surrounding a bewildered Hu Hao.
Beside Hu Hao stood two little girls, sculpted from jade, with big, enchanting eyes. One, noticeably thinner, was crying profusely in Yu Lili's embrace.
In front of the hospital bed, a police officer in uniform looked rather uncomfortably at Chen Yang, who had just entered.
Clearly, Chen Yang's guess was correct. Hu Hao was Yu Lili's lost eldest son, and Chen Yang and Shen Xue's biological son.
Fate was truly a wondrous thing.
If he hadn't hesitated, he would have saved the children from the traffickers, and among them was his own flesh and blood!
"Brother, let's talk."
Placing the little one in Shen Xue's arms, Chen Yang offered Hu Hao a cigarette.
The two men tactfully left the room and went to the corridor entrance.
"Our family treated Da Bao as our own son."
Finishing the cigarette in one go, Hu Hao's eyes were red as he looked at Chen Yang. He already knew Chen Yang and Shen Xue's identities.
"Brother Hu, you and Sister Lili are also parents. You know better than I do what it felt like when your child was lost."
"Every child is a parent's heart and soul. Without our child by our side, my wife and I couldn't go on living."
Chen Yang bowed deeply to Hu Hao. If Yu Lili hadn't paid, their son might not have survived.
For over two years, Hu Hao and Yu Lili had treated the child as their own, and by all rights, Hu Hao deserved his bow.
Hu Hao didn't speak. He lit another cigarette and finished it in one go.
"I understand."
"I'll talk to Lili. I'll reason with her."
"But the child has been with us for so long, and they've formed a bond. You also need to consider the child's feelings."
Hu Hao's voice was hoarse, clearly showing his affection for Da Bao.
However, after experiencing the incident of the child being lost again, he and Yu Lili could now empathize with the pain of separation from one's own flesh and blood. How could he stand by and tear Chen Yang's family apart?
He found it impossible to refuse.
This was a kind and honest man!
"Brother Hu, please rest assured. In the future, you and Sister Lili will be Da Bao's godparents. If you miss him, we can bring him to see you."
"I, Chen Yang, am not an ungrateful person. If I ever go back on my word regarding anything for Brother Hu and Sister Lili in the future, then I am no man."
Chen Yang's eyes also welled up. Hu Hao had treated Da Bao as his own child, and making the decision to return the child must have been immensely painful for him.
"There's no need to thank me. We are all parents, so we should put ourselves in each other's shoes."
Hu Hao said no more. After finishing his cigarette, he fanned himself vigorously to get rid of the smell before re-entering the room.
He never smoked normally, but this time, he had been so troubled that he smoked two cigarettes consecutively.
Chen Yang also entered the room. Contrary to the confrontational scene he had expected, the little one, Da Bao, Er Bao, and Xiao Bao were now playing together, laughing merrily.
Especially the little one and Da Bao, who were twins. As if by some telepathic connection, they quickly became very happy playing together.
And Er Bao and Xiao Bao, the twins who had been separated for over a month due to the traffickers, were now clinging to each other.
"Daddy, Mommy said no smoking!"
Hu Hao, seeing Chen Yang and Hu Dong enter, wrinkled his nose. Seeing his family, he regained some of his former liveliness.
Hearing his words, Chen Yang and Hu Dong quickly fanned themselves.
As the two men looked at each other's actions, they suddenly burst into laughter.
This time, not only Shen Xue and Yu Lili were bewildered, but Hu Hao was also confused! The little one, Er Bao, and Xiao Bao were also bewildered!
"Da Bao, do you like this sister?"
Yu Lili looked at her husband's expression, and she had some guesses.
In fact, for the past two years, she and Hu Hao had thought about the possibility of Shen Xue finding them.
They had already discussed that they would absolutely refuse to return the child.
However, after the incident of the child being lost this time, Yu Lili had also experienced the immense pain of separation from one's own flesh and blood.
Especially seeing Shen Xue's grief-stricken appearance upon hearing that her child was missing, as a woman and a mother, she could empathize.
Therefore, Yu Lili's previously firm resolve wavered.
"Yes, I do. She feels so beautiful, and so, so familiar."
Da Bao looked at the little one. He instinctively felt that this beautiful little sister was very familiar, and he wanted to be close to her.
"Brother, sister likes you too."
Hearing Da Bao's compliment, the little one's big eyes curved into crescent moons as she smiled.
Shen Xue, watching the intimately interacting siblings, was so moved that tears streamed down her face.
Yu Lili fell silent. This was the connection of blood.
Moreover, from Da Bao's description just now, she also knew that it was Chen Yang who, despite the danger, had rescued him and their Er Bao.
Was all this destined by heaven?
Chen Yang had saved the children, and he was a benefactor to their family. How could she refuse? Moreover, Da Bao was their biological son.
"Da Bao, Mom and Dad love you very much."
Yu Lili hugged Da Bao, and she could no longer hold back her tears, which flowed like a waterfall.
She was reluctant to let go of her child, yet she could not bear to break up Chen Yang and Shen Xue's family.
Chen Yang and Shen Xue watched this scene, their hearts also feeling a bit heavy.
"Sister Lili, you and Brother Hu will also be Da Bao's parents from now on. If you miss him, we can bring the child to see you."
"From now on, Da Bao will have four parents who love him, and he will be even happier."
Chen Yang looked at Yu Lili. This couple was very understanding, and the child had formed a bond with them. He could not say anything harsh, and only felt gratitude in his heart.