Chapter 912: Chapter 892: That Child from Back Then (2)
"Dad you should still remember, when this child was born, Mu Qingran and Zhenxuan’s wedding was ruined by Mu Derun. Mu Qingran’s youthful scandals were exposed, and she couldn’t possibly marry into the Huo Family. The incident of Zhenxuan raping Mu Qingran was also widely spread, do you think it’s appropriate for this child to stay in the Huo Family? This child will forever bear the scrutiny of the outside world as they grow up, and the Huo Family’s reputation will be gossiped about because of this child’s existence. Zhenxuan’s character is such that he can’t take care of this child. As for the arrangements for this child, I initially had people secretly give him to Mu Qingran afterwards, telling her that the child wasn’t dead and let her take him away to raise him well. Unexpectedly, Mu Qingran had her legs crippled by Zhenxuan, unable to care for herself, this child would only be a burden to her. She took the Huo Family’s compensation and left G City on her own. Later on, I carefully selected a couple who had been childless for years to take the child. The couple were university professors, with a good family background and high quality. I thought this would be a better home for the child. The only thing I didn’t expect was that the child would later be sent to an orphanage."
This was his arrangement for the child back then.
He believed that this arrangement was a win-win for both the Huo Family and the child.
But he didn’t foresee the child being sent by the adoptive parents to an orphanage and being found by Su Yan.
The room fell silent.
No one spoke.
Huo Tianpei did not doubt his son’s words.
If Huo Zhenyang really couldn’t tolerate this nephew, he could have simply killed the child back then, instead of making such elaborate arrangements.
However, this eldest son was always so domineering and decisive, handling such a big matter without notifying him, and Huo Tianpei was still somewhat upset.
Su Yan observed Huo Tianpei quietly, guessing his thoughts: "Tianpei, even though it was Mu Qingran who didn’t want the child, Zhenyang also had no choice for the public image of the Huo Family back then. However, such a big matter should have been told to you later. After all, Little Doubao is your grandson, yet he kept you in the dark about it."
Jiayi’s eyes flickered, and she interrupted Su Yan: "Later, when Zhenyang went to America for surgery, he was ill for a few years. During those years, because the nerve congestion wasn’t cleared, even his memory of me was blurry. It’s quite normal if he didn’t remember the child, and thus understandable if he didn’t tell the old master. Moreover, he had already arranged an excellent life and a proper family for Little Doubao, so he didn’t intend to disturb Little Doubao’s new life. If you must say there was a mistake, it was just that he didn’t foresee that Little Doubao would later be sent to an orphanage by his adoptive parents."
Huo Tianpei’s expression softened considerably.
Su Yan was unwilling and was about to say more when Huo Tianpei already spoke: "Enough, enough, don’t say anymore. First, bring that child in, let me have a look."
The assistant brought Little Doubao back to the suite.
"You...are called Little Doubao, right?" Huo Tianpei’s tone became sentimental, holding out his hand. "Come, let me have a look."
Perhaps, having just lost his second son, seeing the only bloodline his second son left in this world stirred his emotions greatly.
Little Doubao crouched behind the assistant, silent.
Su Yan could see that Huo Tianpei was anxious about this grandson, secretly pleased, eager to foster closeness between the grandfather and grandson, took Little Doubao’s hand, and lightly pushed him toward Huo Tianpei:
"Little Doubao, this is your grandfather, come, call him grandpa."
Little Doubao was startled by Su Yan’s sudden hand grab, changed expression, and jerked his hand away from her forcefully, retreating to the corner of the living room, crouching down and curling up.
Su Yan staggered a few steps from his shove, nearly losing her balance, and hurriedly said: "Little Doubao, this is your grandpa, you will have my and your grandpa’s love from now on, no need to go back to the orphanage."
But Little Doubao tightly curled up in the corner, even turning his head away, closing his eyes, simply unwilling to go over.
Jiayi was moved in her heart, wondering if this child was somewhat autistic?
"Su Yan, what’s wrong with this child?" Huo Tianpei also noticed something was amiss and asked in surprise.
Su Yan had no choice but to say: "Congenital autism, but only mild, rest assured, except for the autism, Little Doubao is fine otherwise. I will take good care of him in the future and find some good doctors for treatment; he will definitely recover."
Huo Tianpei furrowed his brows, showing a hint of sadness, and sighed.
It really was autism. Jiayi’s breath caught. Huo Zhenxuan and Mu Qingran, although distant relatives, still had a blood relationship, so having a child with congenital disease was quite normal.
Fortunately, the child didn’t have any other illnesses besides mild congenital autism.
Just then, Su Yan approached again, speaking softly: "Little Doubao, don’t be afraid, we are all your family, we won’t harm you..."
Little Doubao continued to hug his knees, curling up like a cocoon.
Su Yan was afraid that Little Doubao’s behavior would displease Huo Tianpei.
If Huo Tianpei thought the grandson was dumb, wouldn’t care, then how could she use this child to control the Huo Family’s management rights?
She steeled herself, grabbed Little Doubao’s arm, seemingly gentle but actually forcefully prying open his arms, trying to forcibly bring him to Huo Tianpei.
Little Doubao, frightened, didn’t think twice, and bit down hard on Su Yan’s wrist!
"Ah—" Su Yan cried out in pain.
Little Doubao didn’t let go, still biting Su Yan’s wrist tightly.
Su Yan was in excruciating pain, inwardly wished she could kick the child away, but in front of Huo Tianpei, couldn’t be rough with the child, could only endure his biting, her facial features nearly twisted yet still managed to say softly: "Little Doubao, let go...ouch...pain..."
Huo Tianpei quickly instructed the assistant to go and pick up Little Doubao.
But Little Doubao was unapproachable, still stubbornly wouldn’t let go of the bite.
The assistant was afraid of hurting the madam, dared not forcibly remove Little Doubao, could only be anxious.
The atmosphere in the room suddenly turned awkward.
Jiayi instinctively opened her bag, where there were still a few pieces of chocolate leftover from taking Zaizai and Xinxin to the park two days ago, took one out, and squatted in front of Little Doubao: "That’s not a pig’s knuckle, what’s the point of gnawing on it? Try this instead, okay?"
Su Yan’s face flushed with anger at her words, but she was helplessly.
Little Doubao had never heard anyone talk to him like this, as if chatting with a normal person, not from a position of pity and sympathy.
Whether it was the sweet aroma of the chocolate enticing the child or Jiayi’s sincere attitude, he finally slowly loosened his mouth.
Su Yan took the opportunity to pull her hand, now bearing a row of teeth marks, out, gasping for breath, and quickly stepped back a few steps.
Jiayi gave Su Yan a disdainful look, extending the chocolate towards Little Doubao: "This really tastes better than what you were chewing on, don’t believe it, try it."
