The third brother rarely showed such concern for others, especially girls.
Even for Xiao Mei, who was like a sister, he never seemed to care this much.
But Su Xiaotian was too busy to think much about it.
She still had to focus on fostering the mother-daughter connection between Teacher Xie Nan and Su Xiaocao.
After everyone confirmed that Su Xiaocao was out of danger, Su Xiaotian explained the reason for Su Xiaocao's injury.
Then she recounted how Su Xiaocao had saved Teacher Xie Nan, and that Teacher Xie Nan wanted to adopt Xiaocao as her goddaughter.
Upon hearing that Teacher Xie Nan wanted to adopt Su Xiaocao as her goddaughter, Grandma Su immediately clapped her hands.
Without waiting for anyone else to speak, she declared, "This is a good thing, having another mother to dote on you."
Everyone looked at Grandma Su in surprise. What was she saying?
Having an extra mother out of the blue, was that a good thing?
Besides, even her biological father and mother might not agree.
Grandma Su realized she had spoken too hastily and quickly added, "I just think Teacher Xie is a very kind person."
Su Xiaotian felt the awkwardness of the situation and quickly interjected, "I think we should call Uncle Changjiu and tell him about it, and then listen to Uncle Changjiu's decision."
With that one sentence, she successfully diverted everyone's attention from Grandma Su's remark.
"I think Xiaotian is right. No one else's opinion matters here; it's the village chief and his wife who need to agree."
Liang Xiu didn't know the specific reasons, but she felt that if the village chief and his wife were willing, there was no harm in it.
Grandpa Su stroked his beard, pondering if his wife knew something.
Otherwise, why would she be so enthusiastic about this matter?
This was a family affair for Changjiu's family, and outsiders shouldn't say too much.
But Grandpa Su had always been this way.
He completely trusted Grandma Su. If she didn't mention something, he wouldn't proactively ask.
After all, when it was time to say it, his wife would say it; why rush?
Everyone felt that they should call Su Changjiu to ask and then confirm the matter.
Su Xiaocao watched the Su family discuss it so eagerly, feeling a moment of bewilderment.
What was going on?
Why were they more anxious than she was?
She started to wonder if it was she who was adopting a godmother, or if others were adopting a godmother.
The call was made quickly. Nanling Village had a telephone, located at the village committee office.
They called at this time because they all knew that when Su Changjiu had free time, he would often go to the village committee office after dinner.
When the call was answered, Su Xiaotian explained the situation to Su Changjiu.
Su Changjiu felt a pang of sadness.
The daughter he had painstakingly raised was now going to be half-given to her biological mother.
However, since he had already promised his sister-in-law from the Xie family, he couldn't go back on his word.
In the end, Su Changjiu reluctantly agreed, stating that he fully approved.
"Xiaotian, this is a good thing. Please hand the phone to Xiaocao, I want to ask her something."
There was nothing to ask about adopting a godmother.
However, since his daughter was injured, he had to ask about her injuries, no matter what.
"Dad!" Su Xiaocao had only injured one arm; the other was fine, so she could answer the phone.
"Xiaocao! You're injured, is it serious? Do you want Mom and Dad to come and see you?" Su Changjiu asked kindly.
Su Xiaocao was moved to tears and quickly replied, "Dad, I'm fine. You and Mom don't need to come. Aren't there so many people taking care of me?"
"Your grandparents and aunts and uncles are all very good. I feel reassured with them taking care of me."
After a pause, Su Changjiu continued, "But you, child, you need to be careful in the future. How can you rush forward when you see someone in danger? What if you get hurt?"
Su Changjiu was, after all, worried about his daughter.
"Dad, it's okay, I know what I'm doing!" Su Xiaocao quickly explained.
She guessed that if she couldn't explain clearly today, her parents might not be able to sleep tonight.
"You have no idea what you're doing! If you knew what you were doing, you wouldn't be injured!" Su Changjiu blurted out, unable to hold back a rough word.
After saying it, he sheepishly scratched his head, "Dad shouldn't have sworn."
His daughter had told him off countless times for his catchphrase, and he really needed to change it from now on.
Su Xiaocao couldn't help but smile, "Dad, when I get back, you must change this habit!"
"Change, change, change, Dad will definitely change!" Su Changjiu also smiled.
His daughter was still his daughter.
Su Xiaocao then asked about the situation at home. Knowing that everything was fine, she hesitantly asked, "Dad, you don't object to Teacher Xie adopting me as her goddaughter?"
"Object to what? A family like theirs is something we couldn't possibly reach even if we tried our best. With someone like her looking out for you, Dad is very relieved."
Su Xiaocao felt that her father's words were a bit strange.
They had never met, so how did he know Teacher Xie would look out for her?
Just because she was adopted as a goddaughter?
But since her father agreed, Su Xiaocao also accepted.
At most, it would be like visiting relatives.
If Teacher Xie was good to her, she would be good to Teacher Xie too.
If Teacher Xie regretted it later, she would just pretend it never happened.
In a short time, Su Xiaocao had figured it all out.
At this moment, Third Brother Su suddenly said, "Could this Teacher Xie just be saying that casually? Maybe she'll forget about it tomorrow after saying it today!"
After all, a university teacher, would she really want to adopt Xiaocao as her goddaughter?
Just because Xiaocao saved her?
Even if it was a life-saving favor, there were many ways to repay it without doing this.
She said she had no children, but surely she had nephews, nieces, or siblings' children?
This child Xiaocao had no relation to Teacher Xie.
He thought about it and then voiced his thoughts.
Grandma Su first glared at him and said impatiently, "You're so old, why are you so bad at speaking?"
Third Brother Su touched his nose. How was he bad at speaking?
He had clearly spoken a truthful word!
Grandma Su continued, "What nonsense are you talking? Our Xiaocao is a beloved daughter by everyone. Teacher Xie likes her, so what's wrong with that?"
Third Brother Su became even more confused.
He had just spoken a truthful thought that was on his mind, and now it sounded like he thought it was wrong for Teacher Xie to like Xiaocao?
Besides, Xiaocao was good, but not to the extent of being loved by everyone, was she?
If anyone was truly loved by everyone, wouldn't it be their own Xiaotian?
Teacher Xie had known Xiaotian for a long time, so why didn't she say she wanted to be Xiaotian's godmother?
But this time, Third Brother Su was smart. He just thought it in his mind and didn't say it out loud.
Grandpa Su became even more certain that his wife must know something, otherwise, she wouldn't so firmly believe that Teacher Xie liked Xiaocao.
Why?
It had to be said that the father and son had the exact same thought. Grandpa Su also felt that if anyone was loved by everyone, it was their own precious darling!