Rebirth: Illuminating a Brilliant Life

Chapter 150 Nianci's Grievance and the Warmth of Maternal Love

Nianci got into a violent altercation with someone on the school grounds, completely abandoning her usual well-behaved demeanor. The teacher was shocked and helpless, and had no choice but to sternly notify her parents to come to the school to resolve this thorny issue.

Nianci stood alone in the corner of the teacher's office, her head hanging low, her hair a little messy, and her school uniform wrinkled from the fight, with some dust on it.

Her hands nervously clutched the hem of her clothes, her eyes were red, and she kept sneaking glances at the door, her heart filled with apprehension and fear.

She knew perfectly well that she had made a terrible mistake. The thought of facing her parents' disappointed eyes and stern reprimands brought tears to her eyes, but she stubbornly refused to let them fall.

The atmosphere in the office was oppressive and suffocating. The teacher sat at his desk with a furrowed brow, his gaze occasionally sweeping over Nianci. His pen tapped the tabletop intermittently, clearly trying his best to suppress his inner anger.

Nianci, like a frightened fawn, trembled slightly under the silent pressure, filled with regret for her impulsive actions, silently waiting for her parents to arrive, unaware of the storm that awaited her.

Su Xuan's world was originally as calm as still water, but when the phone call from the school broke this tranquility and told her that Nianci had been fighting at school, it was like a boulder being thrown into a lake, instantly stirring up a thousand waves.

In that instant, an inexplicable and intense unease enveloped her like a surging tide, as if every nerve was being tugged by an invisible hand.

Inexplicably, her intuition, like a sharp ray of light, pierced through the surface and told her with certainty that behind this seemingly simple fight, there must be an unknown secret, which could not be explained by ordinary children's squabbles.

This agonizing anxiety was like adding fuel to the fire, making her extremely anxious and completely losing her usual composure. Her hands unconsciously clenched together, her knuckles turning slightly white from the force, and fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.

Without giving it any more thought, she hurriedly gathered her slightly chaotic thoughts, got up as quickly as possible, and ran towards the school without a care in the world.

Along the way, her heart was racing, and all sorts of possible situations for Nianci kept flashing through her mind. Her steps became more and more hurried, as if if she were even a second late, Nianci would fall into an even deeper predicament.

Finally, the door to the teachers' office came into view. Su Xuan took a deep breath, trying to calm her erratic breathing and nervous emotions, and then gently pushed the door open.

The atmosphere inside the room was as heavy as the pressure before a storm. Her gaze anxiously searched for Nianci's figure, her eyes filled with worry and anxiety, like a warrior about to go to the battlefield, preparing to face unknown challenges. All of this was for the child she cared so deeply for—Nianci.

The moment the tightly closed door was slowly pushed open with a slight creak, Su Xuan's gaze swept eagerly into the room, and she immediately spotted the small figure curled up in the corner—Nianci.

Nianci's head hung limply, her usually bright and sparkling eyes were now dull and lifeless, and dejection shrouded her tender face like a haze, with every expression filled with unease and regret.

Witnessing this scene, Su Xuan felt as if an invisible hand was gripping her heart tightly, and a feeling of tenderness instantly filled her. In the presence of other parents, they might have been furious in such a situation, but Su Xuan remained as calm and deep as a lake, without stirring up any waves of anger.

She stood quietly at the doorway, her chest rising and falling slightly. Then she gently closed her eyes, took a deep breath, as if trying to dispel all the anxiety and worry in her heart. After this brief moment of self-adjustment, she walked slowly towards Nianci's direction with steady and firm steps.

As they drew closer, Su Xuan's gaze softened, revealing not a trace of anger or reproach. Instead, it was filled with concern as warm as the spring sun and endless worry as deep as the ocean.

She stood quietly in front of Nianci, her gaze fixed on the child, as if to give Nianci strength and comfort with her silent gaze, letting her know that no matter what happens, she will always be her strongest support.

Su Xuan felt as if countless fine needles were piercing her heart, the pain spreading throughout her body. She suppressed the bitterness in her heart and slowly squatted down, her movements gentle and slow, as if afraid of disturbing the fragile little life before her.

Her hands, like the gentlest breeze in spring, softly rested on Nianci's slightly trembling shoulders, the delicate touch conveying endless comfort and strength. Then, with a gentle pull, she made Nianci lift her tear-streaked face to meet her gaze.

At this moment, Nianci's eyes were like two ripe cherries, red, swollen, and dull, with tears welling up in her eyes, ready to burst forth at any moment. Su Xuan gazed into those eyes, her eyes filled with tenderness and love, her gaze like a deep and warm lake, capable of encompassing everything.

She parted her lips slightly and said in a voice even gentler than the warm spring sun, "Baby, Mom knows in her heart that you have always been a kind child, as kind as an angel, with a heart as pure as a blank sheet of paper. How could you fight with someone for no reason? Mom knows there must be a special reason. Can you tell Mom what happened? Mom is here, just wanting to hear you and just wanting to help you."

Nianci's pink lips pursed slightly, like a delicate flower ravaged by a storm in spring, instantly losing its usual stubbornness and strength.

Immediately afterwards, large tears, like pearls from a broken string, rolled uncontrollably from her aggrieved eyes, each crystal-clear tear sliding rapidly down her tender cheeks and wetting her collar.

Her shoulders trembled slightly with her silent sobs, like a wounded fledgling shivering in the cold wind, evoking pity in the eyes of onlookers.

With a sob escaping her lips, her voice, like an old record, stuttered and broken as it reached Su Xuan's ears: "Mom, they...they were so mean! They said I was a child no one loved. They snatched my pencil case and dumped everything inside onto the dirty floor. Then...they stomped on my favorite bear eraser, which I use every day and cherish so much...I yelled at them to stop, but they wouldn't listen. They just surrounded me, laughing and pushing me. I...I felt a 'buzz' in my head. I was so angry that I couldn't help myself. Mom, I know I was wrong, but I just couldn't help it..."

Su Xuan felt as if a thousand steel needles had pierced her heart, and the pain instantly spread throughout her body. She suddenly hugged Nianci tightly, as if she wanted to build an unbreakable wall for the child with her embrace to block all malice and harm.

“Baby, it’s not like that. You are Mommy’s most beloved child, the most precious treasure in the world.” Su Xuan’s voice trembled slightly, but was filled with endless tenderness and firmness. “Those children don’t know how to cherish your kindness and beauty, and that’s their fault. But we can’t solve problems by fighting, okay?”

Nianci nodded vigorously in her mother's warm embrace, her little hands tightly clutching Su Xuan's clothes as if she had grasped the only lifeline.

Su Xuan gently stroked Nianci's hair, then looked up, a resolute glint in her eyes. She knew she couldn't let her child grow up amidst such grievances and misunderstandings; she had to create a bright and sunny future for Nianci.

“Come on, baby, let’s go find the teacher and explain this matter clearly.” Su Xuan took Nianci’s hand and walked firmly toward the teacher’s office.

Throughout the journey, Nianci clung tightly to her mother's side, and the unease in her heart was gradually dispelled by the strength her mother conveyed.

Upon arriving at the office, Su Xuan politely but firmly explained the incident to the teacher, emphasizing the harm and grievances her child had suffered. The teacher listened attentively, a look of guilt and concern on her face.

"I'm so sorry, I didn't know the situation in time and Nianci was wronged. I will definitely deal with this matter seriously and give Nianci justice. At the same time, I will strengthen moral education in the class to prevent similar things from happening again," the teacher said sincerely.

Su Xuan nodded slightly and said gratefully, "Thank you, teacher. I will also guide Nianci at home and teach her how to handle problems correctly. I just hope that the children can grow up in a friendly and harmonious environment and no longer suffer such harm."

After leaving the office, sunlight streamed down on the mother and daughter. Su Xuan knelt down, looked into Nianci's eyes, and smiled, saying, "Baby, from now on, if anything happens, tell Mommy right away, and we'll face it together, okay?"

Nianci nodded vigorously, a bright smile spreading across her face, a smile as warm as the spring sun, dispelling all the gloom.

On the way home, Nianci held her mother's hand tightly, her heart filled with dependence and trust. Su Xuan secretly vowed that no matter how many difficulties they encountered in the future, she would shelter Nianci from the wind and rain, allowing her to grow up healthily under the sunshine of love.