The richest man's parents were kidnapped, and his adorable son captivated the entire family.

Seeing everyone's enthusiasm, Mengmeng obediently gave each person a "diagnosis".

She frowned slightly and said in a soft, sweet voice, "You're lacking vitamins, you need to eat more vegetables."

"Your hair is quite dry; you need to drink more water and eat more black sesame seeds!"

"You need to go to bed early every day so that you can grow tall."

The children nodded repeatedly, listening attentively to the advice of the adorable little doctor.

Tangtang, standing to the side, held the bottle of magic potion that Mengmeng had given her even tighter, her eyes filled with admiration.

She silently made up her mind that she would secretly let her father try this precious potion that night.

Gu Shiyu and Gu Jingsi watched silently from the monitoring room as Mengmeng was surrounded by other children.

I feel so proud and gratified. Mengmeng's cuteness and intelligence are just as irresistible at school.

Suddenly, Gu Jingsi let out a series of sobs.

Gu Shiyu was taken aback.

He glanced back and saw Gu Jingsi wiping away tears.

"Xiao Yu, do you really want Mengmeng to go to school?"

With a sob in his voice, Gu Jingsi pleaded, "Can we not let her go to school? I can hire the best private tutors for her, or even book the entire school, or build a school in the Gu family home specifically for Mengmeng!"

I'll pay for it all!

He wiped away tears as he spoke, his voice filled with reluctance.

Gu Shiyu frowned.

Seeing my uncle crying like that, I felt both helpless and a little amused.

However, he could not deny that he also felt the same bittersweet emotions deep down.

He also couldn't bear to see Mengmeng leave him at such a young age to go to school.

“Mengmeng needs to go out and experience the outside world. She can’t always be confined to the small Gu family home.”

Gu Shiyu answered calmly on the surface, feigning arrogance to hide his inner reluctance.

However, these words did not calm Gu Jingsi down; instead, they made him cry even louder.

Gu Shiyu glanced at him silently and couldn't help but mutter to himself:

"Uncle, what if you have a daughter in the future? Will you cry like this too?"

Gu Jingsi was stunned for a moment, then burst into even louder sobs.

"Waaaaah, I'd rather cry myself to death than have a son! I just want a daughter!"

Because Mengmeng is obsessed with girls!

Every day I hope that Nan Yuan'er is carrying a daughter.

After school, Gu Jingsi and Gu Shiyu took Mengmeng home.

The carriage was filled with a warm atmosphere.

Mengmeng smiled and talked about how much the other children and teachers liked her.

Her soft, cute voice was filled with a small sense of accomplishment.

Gu Shiyu, who was usually aloof, looked at Mengmeng with tenderness, his eyes showing a rare doting affection, and gently responded to her words.

Gu Jingsi, standing to the side, was still sniffling, his eyes slightly red, looking as if he hadn't recovered yet.

Mengmeng curiously leaned forward, tilted her head, and asked, "Uncle, what's wrong?"

Gu Jingsi looked at Mengmeng with a face full of reluctance and sighed, "Mengmeng, why don't you stay home and keep your uncle company instead of going to school?"

Mengmeng frowned, thought seriously for a while, and then shook her head in her childish voice.

"You can't skip school! Mengmeng loves going to school and loves her friends!"

Hearing her answer, Gu Jingsi felt even more aggrieved.

She cried softly and restrainedly, her heart aching with bitterness.

Gu Shiyu couldn't help but glare at him, his tone displeased, "Uncle, cry less! Don't disturb Mengmeng."

I tried to cry as quietly as possible.

Gu Jingsi covered his mouth, looking aggrieved.

His awkward and aggrieved expression, like that of a big kid, made Mengmeng giggle.

She smiled softly, looking incredibly cute.

Mengmeng couldn't help but reach out her little hand and gently pat the back of his hand to comfort him.

Gu Jingsi's tears were about to flow again, his heart filled with love for Mengmeng.

Back at the Gu family home,

Mengmeng jumped off the car without waiting.

Seeing Aunt Xue and Aunt Ping come to greet her, she immediately asked anxiously, "How is Dad? Did he eat on time? Did he come out to get some sun and relax? Is Mom... awake?"

Aunt Xue and Aunt Ping exchanged a glance, sighed softly, and gently patted Mengmeng's head.

"The master has been staying in the ice room and hasn't come out much. Madam Ruolan... hasn't woken up yet."

Upon hearing this news, a hint of disappointment appeared on Mengmeng's face.

She nodded, gently tossed her schoolbag to Aunt Xue, and ran straight to the small flowerpot where the divine stone was planted, carrying Xiaobai in her arms.

She stood in front of the flowerpot, looking down at the transparent, cold stone, which was unchanged from what she had seen that morning.

Mengmeng sighed in disappointment, but still carefully picked up the small watering can and watered the plants.

He clasped his hands together and whispered a prayer: "Little stone, little stone, please sprout quickly, help me, save my mother..."

Xiao Bai followed Mengmeng and couldn't help but curiously sniff the soil in the flowerpot.

As soon as I got close, I was so cold that I sneezed several times. I couldn't help but complain, "This isn't a seed, it's just a block of ice! How could it possibly sprout and bloom?"

Mengmeng immediately glared at Xiaobai, "You brat! Don't talk nonsense!"

Little White realized he had spoken out of turn, his ears drooped, and he quickly apologized in a low voice, tucking his little tail between his legs as he slipped away.

Mengmeng looked at the stone, gently touched the edge of the flowerpot, still full of hope.

I hope it will miraculously bloom.

……

Tang family.

As soon as Tangtang got home, she put down her schoolbag and ran eagerly to Mrs. Tang.

"Mom, where's Dad?"

Madam Tang was gentle and dignified, with the elegance of a noblewoman, but her brows were etched with deep sorrow.

She sighed softly, "In the study."

Upon hearing this answer, Tang Tang's eyes dimmed.

She should have known she would get this answer.

Since the accident, Dad has locked himself in his study almost every day. The room is filled with countless trophies and medals he has won since childhood, each one shining with his past glory.

Every day, he wipes these trophies until they are spotless, as if he can hold onto the past.

After her mother left, Tangtang went to the kitchen alone to pour her father a glass of hot water.

"hiss--"

Because of her severed finger, she couldn't hold the water bottle properly, and accidentally spilled scalding water on her hand.

The burn caused her unbearable pain.

Tangtang gritted her teeth and held back her tears.

She must be strong for her father's sake.

After finally managing to pour herself a glass of water, she looked around to make sure no one was watching, and then carefully poured some of the medicine Mengmeng had given her into it.

Only after watching the medicine completely dissolve in the water did she carefully carry the glass of water towards the study.

I knocked on the door several times, but there was no response.

Tang Tang gently pushed open the door, and what came into view was a dejected and depressed figure in the shadows...

The father, Tang Yibai, clutched a trophy tightly, his eyes vacant, looking utterly dejected.

Tangtang felt a pang of sadness.

She mustered her courage and stepped forward, gently advising, "Dad, have some water."

However, Tang Yibai remained motionless, as if he had not heard her voice.

She called out several times, even with a hint of pleading, but there was still no response.

Disappointed, Tangtang turned to leave.

Unexpectedly, she pulled on her scalded hand, and the intense pain made her cry out in agony.

This faint sound finally drew Tang Yibai's attention back.

Through the dim light, he saw the shocking red mark on Tang Tang's hand.

Looking at her severed finger, a sense of guilt and heartache appeared in his eyes.

He paused for a moment, then spoke in a hoarse and low voice.

"Bring the water over."