Han Beijiang didn't respond, but his eyes were curled up slightly.
Han Ruochen became excited when she saw Han Beijiang's actions. At least her brother was willing to interact with the outside world. The one thing that troubled her the most in her past life was that Han Beijiang stopped interacting with the outside world when he turned twelve. Thus, even when they found out what was wrong with him, it was too late for them to start his treatment plan.
Fortunately, there was still time or else she was worried that Han Beijiang's condition would turn even worse.
She helped Han Beijiang get out of bed and let him brush his teeth and dress up. Once he was done pulling on his trousers with suspenders and a clean olive green shirt, she pulled him to her room and served him the breakfast that she had cooked. She knew that with Meng Yunhan and Han Ziyan glaring at the two of them, neither of them would be able to finish their breakfast.
She handed him a glass of milk, but Han Beijiang didn't reach out to take it. In the end, Han Ruochen had to take a few sips of milk and exaggeratedly praise it, "Mhmm, it's sweet and creamy and really delicious."
Maybe her expression was way too vibrant, but Han Beijiang reached out to take the glass and started drinking it.
When Han Ruochen saw that it had worked, she immediately did the same thing while eating the porridge and the tea eggs. With her interesting expressions, Han Beijiang was finally willing to try the porridge and the eggs. He liked the sweet porridge and milk very much and finished the small bowl. He even ate the egg yolk that he didn't like eating.
This kind of appetite made Han Ruochen really happy.
It was already seven in the morning, and it would take some time to arrive in the city. They needed to leave as soon as possible.
When Han Ruochen came downstairs, Han Yichen saw her carrying Han Beijiang in her arms. When he saw his daughter taking his youngest son outside, he couldn't help but ask worriedly, "Ruochen, where are you going? Do you need Dad to go with you?" he was worried that Han Beijiang would suddenly lose control of his temper and attack his daughter again, like he did when he was a child.
"No need." Han Ruochen shook her head and rejected the suggestion of her father. Han Yichen never stayed at home because of his business; thus, Han Beijiang was not familiar with Han Yichen. If their father came with them, she was certain that Han Beijiang would become even more restrained. "I am just taking Beijiang to the city. I went to the city a few days ago and crossed the Maternity and Child Hospital. There was an event going on there and the doctors were explaining that they were running a programme for children like Beijiang. I am thinking of enrolling him in the programme since he cannot study together with the other children."
When Han Yichen heard that Han Ruochen was taking her brother to an education programme, he was quite happy. It seemed like Han Ruochen was willing to pay more attention to her siblings now. But before he could even tell Han Ruochen that she had done a great job, a snide voice spoke up from the side.
"What do you mean by taking him to an education programme? I say that this is nothing but a waste of money. That boy was born a fool. Do you think that I, as his mother, won't know this? You'd better use that money at home."
Meng Yunhan didn't want to fight with Han Ruochen but when she heard her say that she was going to take Han Beijiang to the city for an education programme, she just couldn't help it. Han Beijiang was a fool. What was the point in taking him to education programmes? It was better to bring that money home.
Han Ruochen glanced at her mother, who was staring at her as if she had sold a piece of flesh from her body, and couldn't help but question her father, "Dad, did all the savings of our family vanish into thin air, or did it get stolen and you didn't tell us siblings? If that's the case, then you should tell me. I will bring every penny home and cut down all the extra expenses. If we cannot even afford milk and education programmes for our family's children, I wonder just how much savings we even have?" She didn't want to start on the subject of savings so soon but who asked Meng Yunhan to keep harping at her every chance that she got?
"Nonsense!" Han Yichen shot a really ugly look at Meng Yunhan, who was scared out of her wits the second Han Ruochen brought up the matter of savings. The word alone was like her taboo. As soon as Han Ruochen uttered it, Meng Yunhan wanted to faint. However, she couldn't because if she di,d then it would look even more suspicious!
She could only grit her teeth and stare at Han Ruochen with hatred. Sure enough, like father, like daughter. Han Yichen was just as nosy. If he hadn't insisted on following her, then she would have never jumped into his arms and would have married her beloved instead.
When Han Ruochen saw the look in the eyes of her mother, she knew that she was blaming her, but she didn't say a word and waited for her father to speak.
"Why do you keep asking Ruochen to bring money home? We already have more than ten thousand yuan at home. Isn't it enough? Why do you keep bullying our daughter? Fine, since you dislike Ruochen using her own money, then I will pay for our son's tuition."
Once he finished speaking, Han Yichen got to his feet and was about to head into the bedroom to take out the savings book.