Ning Chenguang shook his head and closed his mouth again.
An Hao knew that pressing further wouldn't yield any answers, so she decided not to ask anymore. She thought for a moment and told him everything she could: "Okay. As long as something makes you uncomfortable or unhappy, stay away from it! Got it?"
"Mhm."
"So is this considered a bad thing?" Ning Chenguang asked.
"Yes," An Hao said through gritted teeth, determined to protect her son as much as possible.
"Mom, I understand now." Ning Chenguang nodded, and An Hao's words planted a seed in his young heart. This seed germinated as he grew, bringing a bit of brightness to his confused and dark childhood.
The He Family's yard was now in sight.
With An Hao's guidance, Ning Chenguang stepped into this familiar place, one step at a time.
"Big brother!" He Yue, who was resting her chin in her hand, was frowning in deep thought. Suddenly, she saw the figure entering the yard, and she jumped three feet high in excitement.
