Chapter 3 — Little Sun, You Must Live Well

06 On the first day of arriving at the welfare hospital, Tieu Bao became unusually quiet. The girl just sat blankly looking out the window. Every time someone passes by, she opens her eyes and looks closely to see if it's me or not. But when she discovered it wasn't me, there was only disappointment on her face. A few curious children came to talk to her: "Why did you go to the orphanage?" Tieu Bao seriously replied: "Because my mother is busy with work, she sent me here. But she will come to pick me up soon." A boy seemed to laugh at her innocence and immediately snatched the Teddy bear from Tieu Bao's hand. “Your mother doesn't need you anymore.” “She won't come back to get you.” “What is this, let me try it.” After hearing that, Tieu Bao angrily rushed forward and pushed the boy to the ground: "You're talking nonsense!" “My mother will never abandon me!” “This is what my mother gave me, give it back to me!” The boy did not give up and immediately jumped up, pushing Tieu Bao back down to the ground. He was a year or two older than her, so he was also stronger. He sat on top of Tieu Bao, pulling her hair and shirt. He even tore the teddy bear, the cotton inside spilling out from the torn body of the bear. "I didn't say anything wrong, your mother doesn't need you anymore." “All of us here were abandoned by our parents and brought here.” "I don't care about a torn toy like this." Tieu Bao hugged the torn bear tightly, trying to protest: "You lie, I don't believe it!" “Don't snatch my bear, this is a gift from my mother!” The noise caused the teacher to run in. She quickly separated the two children, asked the story clearly and then strictly taught the boy. But the boy still felt he was not wrong: "I was right, her mother won't come back." “She didn't believe it, she even rushed and pushed me!” After saying that, he even made an ugly face and teased him. Tieu Bao stood still, his hair messy, his body covered in dirt, like a defeated mother hen. But she still said: “My mother will not abandon me.” “Don't try to fool me.” From then on, Tieu Bao became even quieter. The other children also don't want to play with her anymore. They talked behind her back that she was abandoned by her mother but still refused to admit it. Every time he heard those words, Tieu Bao quietly ran away as quickly as possible. But I see - she often finds a secluded place, hugs the torn teddy bear and secretly wipes her tears: "Mom... is what they say true?" “Do you not need me anymore?” I gently hugged Tieu Bao, just like I used to hold her in my arms and lull her to sleep: 【Tieu Bao, mom is always here. Mom will never abandon you.】 【I will always be with you, I will never leave you.】 07 A month has passed. Tieu Bao eats very little. Sleep is also very little. The once chubby face is now thin, revealing a pointed chin. Her eyes, which used to sparkle every time she smiled, now lost all color. She no longer looked out the window or looked toward the front door. I no longer hold the teacher's hand and ask: "Is my mother coming to pick me up today?" But today, the atmosphere at the welfare hospital is different from usual - unusually bustling. Listening to the director's words, I learned: Today Giang Thi Duoc will visit the children at the hospital. It is said that after he became a famous star, he donated a lot of money to this welfare institute. And every year I personally come here to visit the children. The reason, I understand clearly — because we... grew up from this very place. I was overjoyed. If he sees Tieu Bao, he will definitely realize that I have passed away. So, you won't have the heart to let your daughter continue to stay at the welfare facility, will you? Anyway, we used to love each other very much. In front of the gate of the welfare hospital, a dark crowd stood waiting to welcome Giang Thi Duoc - who was praised as a "philanthropist". Even the kids

Children also rushed out the door. Only Tieu Bao still indifferently looked at the bustling scene before him. 【Tieu Bao, quickly go to the gate! Your father is coming soon!】 【If he sees you and knows the truth, maybe you won't have to stay here anymore.】 【You will live happily... then mom can rest assured.】 I said — but she couldn't hear. However, Tieu Bao picked up the pen and neatly wrote the immature, scribbled words: "Tieu Bao has gone to find his mother, no need to look for me."