423 Missing Intellect
Li Guanfeng sat in front of the bed and watched Su Xiaowu eat. The fragrant chicken soup stimulated her taste buds, and Su Xiaowu was so happy that her eyes narrowed in delight.
She took small sips of the chicken soup. The warm feeling spread from her mouth to her stomach, as if even her heart was warmed. Her eyes had already narrowed into crescents.
Li Guanfeng had unprecedented patience while dealing with her. “Eat slowly. There’s more in the pot. It’s all for you.”
He thought that the 20 poultries he raised weren’t nearly enough. It seemed that he had to raise a lot more. This way, his Xiaowu could eat one every day and drink delicious chicken soup.
The little girl seemed to be seriously malnourished and looked to be only six or seven years old. She was all skin and bone, which made his heart ache. He did not care what she had gone through in the past. In the future, he would not let her suffer again.
He would invest all his gentleness into Xiaowu. He wanted her to be a little fatter and fleshy. Only then would he feel happy.
Li Guanfeng even softened his voice and repeated. “Be careful, it’s hot.”
Su Xiaowu nodded. The chicken soup was delicious and fragrant. As she drank, she felt like crying. For some reason, she just felt like crying. “Brother, you’re so good to me.”
Li Guanfeng smiled. “I’m only good to you.”
Su Xiaowu smiled sweetly. She had never felt like this before. It was as if she had taken a mouthful of the sweetest honey in the world.
After drinking the chicken soup, Li Guanfeng came out. He was stunned for a moment to see Liu Sanniang before breaking into a smile. “Miss Liu, you’re here. Xiaowu just finished eating and is in good spirits.”
Li Guanfeng put down the bowl and chopsticks. “Miss Liu, come in.”
Liu Sanniang followed him into the house. When Su Xiaowu saw Liu Sanniang, she was a little timid. Li Guanfeng walked over and she grabbed his hand. “Brother.”
She stuck her head out from behind Li Guanfeng and sized up Liu Sanniang with a smile.
Liu Sanniang smiled back at her. “Xiaowu.”
Su Xiaowu’s eyes widened in surprise. “How do you know my name?”
Li Guanfeng stroked Su Xiaowu’s head. “Miss Liu is omnipotent.”
It was because of Liu Sanniang that he and Xiaowu could reunite, and that his beloved Xiaowu could become a real person with flesh and blood.
Li Guanfeng would remember what he owed to Liu Sanniang for the rest of his life. As long as he was in Yong County, he would protect Liu Sanniang and her family.
Su Xiaowu looked at Liu Sanniang and asked with sparkling eyes. “Really? Can she help me find my home?”
Li Guanfeng frowned. He didn’t plan to be separated from Xiaowu for the rest of his life.
He suddenly wished that Liu Sanniang didn’t come.
Liu Sanniang smiled. “Sure.”
Li Guanfeng clenched his fists in his sleeves. He knew it.
Su Xiaowu was overjoyed. “Really? Sister Liu, can you help me? I want to go home. I miss my grandmother.”
Tears welled up in Su Xiaowu’s eyes as she thought of her grandmother who loved her the most.
Li Guanfeng felt down that he was no longer the only person in Xiaowu’s heart.
Li Guanfeng comforted Su Xiaowu. “Xiaowu, don’t cry. It’s not easy to find your family. Let’s take it slow, okay?”
Su Xiaowu trusted Li Guanfeng very much. She felt very at ease being by Li Guanfeng’s side. She nodded.
At this moment, Liming returned.
Liming bought some clothes. Li Guanfeng wiped Su Xiaowu’s tears. “Xiaowu, can you take a shower first? When you recover, I’ll help you find your grandmother, okay?”
Su Xiaowu nodded.
Li Guanfeng came out of the room to fetch hot water.
He looked at Liu Sanniang who was waiting in the courtyard. “Miss Liu, Xiaowu doesn’t remember me, and her intelligence seems to be a little different.”
Liu Sanniang looked at Li Guanfeng. “Xiaowu died ten years ago. At that time, she was supposed to be reincarnated. That was supposed to be the body Xiaowu would reincarnate into. However, her spirit stayed with you, so the new body became a fool.”
Li Guanfeng clenched his fists. In that case, Su Xiaowu should be ten years old, but she looked like she had the intelligence of a six or seven year old.
Liu Sanniang continued. “Her past memories were sealed. When she sees you, she might find you familiar, but she can’t remember you. She has a family who loves her. As for why she fell into this state, it was because her intelligence is still that of an child’s. She just got lost.”
Li Guanfeng clenched his fists tightly. His heart ached. He was the one who caused all of this.
Li Guanfeng said, “How can we find Xiaowu’s family? She misses her grandmother terribly.”
For Xiaowu to miss her grandmother so much, she must be very important to her. That was why she remembered her so deeply even though she could not remember anything else.
Li Guanfeng felt that he shouldn’t keep Xiaowu by his side. He should find Xiaowu’s family and take care of her together with her family. He would reassure Xiaowu’s grandmother that she could entrust Xiaowu to him.
He wanted to marry Xiaowu legitimately and take care of her as a husband. Even if she would remain retarded forever, he was not worried. With him around, she did not have to worry about anything.
Liu Sanniang looked at Li Guanfeng. “Let me take a look after Xiaowu washes up.”
Su Xiaowu’s intelligence was lower than ordinary people, so she could not find her way home. However, Liu Sanniang could access her memory and help her find her way back.
Li Guanfeng nodded. “Thank you, Miss Liu.”
He had to learn to be tolerant. No matter how many people loved Xiaowu, he would only love her more.
It was a good thing that there were many people who loved his Xiaowu. He shouldn’t be jealous.
Su Xiaowu quickly washed up and put on her new clothes. When she opened the door and came out, Li Guanfeng only had eyes for her. He walked over and picked her up. “Xiaowu, I will definitely find your grandmother.”
Su Xiaowu was still not used to this. When she heard him, her eyes narrowed into slits. “Thank you, Brother.”
Being hugged by her brother was reassuring. She was not afraid of anything anymore. Su Xiaowu could not help but reach out and wrap her arms around Li Guanfeng’s neck, leaning against him.
Li Guanfeng smiled. “Miss Liu, please.”
After going to the main hall, Li Guanfeng placed Su Xiaowu on a stool and sat oo the side.