Chapter 886: Chapter 888: Singing Is a Joyful Thing
Little Shitou’s cries were incredibly loud. If this continued, Shitou’s mother would probably come over, so Xiaoxiao quickly said, "Little Shitou, stop crying. If you keep crying, your mother will find out. Don’t you not want her to know?"
Sure enough, upon hearing Xiaoxiao’s words, Little Shitou immediately stopped crying, but his body was still trembling. It was a suppressed sobbing, and anyone would feel sorry for such an understanding child.
While holding back his tears, Little Shitou said, "Auntie, I’m not crying anymore. I don’t want my mom to know that I’m being bullied."
Xiaoxiao helped Little Shitou wipe his tears, "Okay, then don’t cry anymore. Quickly wash your face, and then we can play in the courtyard. Auntie will teach you to sing."
"Okay." Little Shitou agreed and hurried off to wash his face.
Xiaoxiao and Yang Ming exchanged a glance. Regarding this child in front of them, they felt nothing but heartache.
At this moment, someone was standing outside the door, listening to everything happening in the kitchen. This person was none other than Little Shitou’s mother.
Although she was blind, her heart was still there, and her ears were still keen.
Over the years, how could she not know the hardships her son faced outside?
But she had no way to contend with the villagers, and could only advise her son to go out as little as possible.
Yet, her son was bullied again and again.
She stood there, covering her mouth with her hand, as tears silently fell.
"Auntie, I want to change my clothes before coming to the courtyard."
Hearing the voice, Shitou’s mother quickly turned and fled, afraid of being discovered by her son.
Upon hearing Little Shitou wanted to change clothes, Xiaoxiao spoke, "Then your uncle and auntie will wait for you outside while you change."
As Xiaoxiao opened the kitchen door, she saw Shitou’s mother leaving in the distance. Xiaoxiao was about to call out to her, but Yang Ming held her back, shaking his head to indicate she shouldn’t speak.
Xiaoxiao understood Yang Ming’s intention and remained silent. When would the mutual consideration between this mother and son move Heaven and Earth?
Afterwards, Xiaoxiao and Yang Ming sat in the courtyard, waiting for Little Shitou to come out.
A moment later, Little Shitou came out wearing clean clothes, and his face no longer appeared as dejected as before. Instead, he wore an excited expression, like a little child, "Auntie, what did you say you were going to teach me?"
"Auntie is going to teach you to sing."
"Sing?"
"Yes, sing. Singing can express a person’s emotions, whether you’re in a good mood, a bad mood, or feeling bored. Singing can help you forget your troubles; it’s a joyful thing."
As Xiaoxiao talked about the benefits of singing, she felt it wasn’t good for such a young child to always hold everything in. He should find something to release his emotions.
Sure enough, after hearing the benefits of singing, Little Shitou excitedly said, "Really? Then I want to learn. Auntie, teach me."
"Okay, Auntie will sing it once for you to listen to first."
Lu lu lu lu lu
Lu lu lu lu lu
Lu lu lu lu lu lu lu
Flower that brings happiness to people
Where are you quietly blooming?
I search for you everywhere
The road beneath me stretches far
The big cosmos is my hat
Dandelions drift by my pillow
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Xiaoxiao specifically chose a cheerful children’s song, the "Song of the Flower Fairy," hoping it would bring Little Shitou a good mood.
She also wanted to sing. In the days since they set out, nothing good had happened. They too needed to adjust now and then, or they might be overwhelmed by their own moodiness before others could even break them.