"Where are your parents? Why are you out here selling things by yourself?" Jiang Jingxiu was displeased. If he had such a soft, milky little bun at home, he would dote on her and wouldn't bear to let her sell things at such a young age.
"Daddy is on a business trip, and Mommy is out making money. I'm selling things to earn money for my treatment. Mommy said as long as I earn money honestly, there's nothing to be ashamed of." Although Mian Mian was young, her voice was sweet, and her logic was clear. She was clearly a clever child.
Jiang Jingxiu reached out and patted Mian Mian's head. As he touched the cute little bun, a peculiar feeling surged in his heart again. He took out his wallet and gave all the money inside to Mian Mian. "I'll buy all of these."
"Susu, you're giving me too much. I only need this one," Mian Mian blinked her large, watery eyes and seriously took out one bill from his money.
She had counted; she still had ten small toys, each costing ten yuan, so a hundred yuan would be enough.
"Take it. You need money for treatment, right? Consider it my contribution to your medical expenses," Jiang Jingxiu insisted, stuffing the money into the little bun's fair, tender little hands.
"But Mommy said I shouldn't take advantage of others easily," Mian Mian said adorably, shaking her little head.
Jiang Jingxiu didn't expect the little bun to be so principled at such a young age. He said, "Then after you've recovered and earned money, you can pay me back."
Mian Mian tilted her head, thought for a moment, and said in her milky voice, "Okay, Susu. Pinky promise. I'll definitely pay you back then. If Mian Mian doesn't pay you back, you can spank my bottom!"
Jiang Jingxiu had never seen such an adorable child. He reached out and pinched her chubby little cheeks, then extended his hand to pinky promise with the little bun.
Only then did Mian Mian agree to accept the money. She earnestly held up the basket of dolls for the handsome Susu in front of her. Da Feng Novel Network.
Jiang Jingxiu took the basket and ruffled Mian Mian's fluffy head. "Goodbye."
"Susu, goodbye." Mian Mian raised her chubby little hands and waved goodbye to him.
Jiang Jingxiu had other things to do and didn't linger. He left quickly, carrying the basket of dolls. But after a few steps, he suddenly turned back to look. He saw the little bun running, her two little pigtails bouncing, looking incredibly cute. Her small figure soon disappeared around the corner.
His heart suddenly felt a sense of emptiness. Jiang Jingxiu shook his head, thinking how ridiculous he was. It was just a stranger's child; how could he feel reluctant to part with her?
Looking back again, the road was empty. This time, he didn't hesitate and strode away.
...
Jiang Mi finished tidying the hospital room and came out to find her daughter. Mian Mian ran back happily, holding the money. "Mommy, money!"
"Where did you get so much money?" Jiang Mi frowned, looking at her daughter.
"A Susu gave it to me. Susu is super nice. He knew I needed to earn money for treatment, so he bought all my dolls," Mian Mian said with a bright smile, waving her chubby little arms and showing off the money she had earned.
"You can't do this again next time. This isn't our usual hospital. You need to be careful and stay safe," Jiang Mi said, reaching out to stroke her daughter's head.
Mian Mian nodded adorably, "Mommy, I know."
As they spoke, Mian Mian put the few hundred-yuan bills in her hand into Jiang Mi's pocket.
Jiang Mi took Mian Mian to the restroom to wash her hands.
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Jiang Jingxiu finished his business and drove his car downstairs to his apartment. As he was about to get out, he saw the basket of dolls on the passenger seat.