True or False Heiress: Becoming a Vicious Supporting Female Character (44)
After calming down, Mrs. Shao suddenly thought, “Did our son just say ‘weekend’? Does that mean Chu Xiang is coming over on the weekend? It seems like they don’t have any issues, and he’s feeling down because she didn’t come to our house since she’s staying in the dormitory. After all, she’s his only friend.”
Mr. Shao immediately suggested, “If Chu Xiang isn’t coming home, why not let her stay with us permanently? She can go to school and come back with Xiao Yan every day. They can do homework together and play together.”
As an observant woman, Mrs. Shao could tell that Chu Xiang wasn’t the kind of naive person who never planned ahead. After thinking for a moment, she said, “We should ask her about this first. If she’s willing, we can be her support. What does the Chu family mean? But if she has her own plans, we shouldn’t force her. However, I think she’s a good kid, and we can ask her to help Xiao Yan. What do you think?”
Mr. Shao nodded, “That’s fine.”
It had been a long, long time since he had heard his son speak, and he was itching for more. He urged Mrs. Shao, “Our son has a special connection with Chu Xiang. He spoke when we asked about her just now. Why don’t we go and ask again?”
Mrs. Shao smiled, “Let’s go and give it a try!”
The couple went upstairs and found Shao Yan in Chu Xiang’s room. Shao Yan was slightly frowning, squatting on the floor, seemingly at a loss on how to handle the little puppies.
Mrs. Shao immediately walked over and asked, “What’s wrong? Are you unsure how to take care of them? I have arranged for a veterinarian to stay with us. I’ll give you his number, so you can contact him anytime if you have any questions. The puppies are fragile and need careful attention.”
Mr. Shao also approached and tentatively patted Shao Yan’s shoulder. “Son, don’t worry. With the help of the veterinarian, these two puppies will surely grow up well. You’ll be able to play with them in no time.”
He discreetly nudged Mrs. Shao, and she asked cautiously, “Xiao Yan, I heard that Chu Xiang isn’t happy at the Chu’s house. Look, since you like Chu Xiang so much, we have her room here at home. How about… letting your dad inform the school and the Chu family about bringing Chu Xiang to our home to accompany you? You two can go to school together and come back together. What do you think?”
Shao Yan had been unresponsive before, but upon hearing these words, he immediately looked up. Mr. and Mrs. Shao held their breath, eagerly awaiting his response.
Shao Yan furrowed his brow hesitantly. Seeing his expression, Mr. Shao took out his phone and said, “Should I make the call now? We can bring Chu Xiang here tonight.”
“No,” Shao Yan uttered a single word.
The couple’s eyes widened slightly. Mrs. Shao restrained her excitement and asked, “Why? We’re doing this for your own good. Why can’t we do it?”
Shao Yan didn’t want to speak, but he also didn’t want to cause trouble for Chu Xiang. He opened his mouth and after a long while, he finally spoke in fragments, “Keep… secret. She… doesn’t… like… Chu family… attaching…”
Mrs. Shao couldn’t hold back any longer and embraced Shao Yan, choking up, “Son, you finally speak! If you have anything, tell me, and I will take care of everything for you.”
Shao Yan’s body stiffened slightly, but he still remembered that Mr. Shao was about to make a phone call. He looked up at his father.
Mr. Shao’s eyes turned slightly red, and he smiled, “I was just teasing you. Your mom already said it earlier. We need to ask Chu Xiang about this. After all, she’s the one involved. How could we arrogantly make decisions for her? But your mom is right, if you have anything, just say it. As long as your mom and I can do it, we’ll make it happen. If Chu Xiang needs help, you can decide how to assist her.”
“Right,” Mrs. Shao stepped back, wiping away her tears. She smiled and ruffled Shao Yan’s hair. “Even if Chu Xiang wants to leave the Chu family, it’s fine. As long as she’s willing, she can come to our home. Remember to tell her that she can consider this place her own home anytime.”
Mr. Shao had a brilliant idea and said, “Friends shouldn’t always keep silent. If you want to say something to Chu Xiang but don’t want to speak, you can use your phone to send her messages or write on paper. It’s the same as communicating with family members. Write down what you want to do.”
Mrs. Shao added, “For example, you can ask the kitchen to prepare delicious food to bring to school and eat with Chu Xiang. Or you can ask the housekeeper to order fruits and ingredients that she likes for weekends. You can also ask the veterinarian how to take care of the puppies, and then you and Chu Xiang can take good care of them together. There are many more things, my son. In the future, don’t just study and do homework with her every day. Have fun, okay?”
Shao Yan listened attentively, looking at their expectant eyes, and nodded.
His ability to provide so many responses already satisfied the Shao couple. They knew that the recovery process would take a long time, so they gave him space and called the veterinarian to teach him how to care for the puppies.
The puppies’ eyes hadn’t opened yet. They huddled together, sleeping, so soft that no one could bear to touch them.
Shao Yan listened to the veterinarian and learned that the two Golden Retriever puppies were already twelve days old. They might open their eyes in a few days, or even tomorrow.
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