Perhaps it was because she could clearly see the gap between Qiqi and Niannian.
For some reason, a sharp pain suddenly tugged at Yu Chu’s heart.
Maybe, after becoming a parent, the thing one could least tolerate was seeing children suffer, she thought.
She had always felt the same way when seeing impoverished children online from remote mountain areas.
That was why she had donated quite a lot to charities supporting them.
Thinking of this, Yu Chu excused herself to go to the restroom and asked the production team for her phone, contacting her assistant.
She couldn’t reach Assistant Chen Yan, so she called her agent instead.
The agent sounded surprised.
“Xiao Chu? Aren’t you filming right now?”
“Yes,” Yu Chu replied. “I was calling Xiao Yan first, but she didn’t pick up. She might still be busy.”
The agent sounded slightly displeased.
“I told Assistant Chen Yan to stay at the set, didn’t I?”
Although the show prohibited phones and assistants on set, everyone understood it was impossible to completely disconnect 24/7.
Adults had work to handle, and filming also had breaks.
Assistant Chen Yan had been working with Yu Chu for many years.
While Yu Chu was easygoing, the agent had never been fully satisfied with her performance.
Especially now—she wasn’t even by her boss’s side?
But Yu Chu explained calmly, “She said she had some family issues recently and needed to help a relative. She asked for leave, so I let her handle it first.”
“Fine,” the agent sighed. “Only you are this easygoing.”
Then, business talk followed.
“I saw the show. That child, Niannian… she really is pitiful. I’ll contact the charity foundation later and make a donation specifically to help her find her biological parents.”
“That would be great,” Yu Chu said, relieved.
With the show’s popularity and the foundation’s support, Niannian should be able to find her parents soon.
Then the agent added, “About Qiqi… I saw his behavior. It’s… not good.”
She did not continue criticizing the child, but her tone carried concern for Yu Chu.
“I heard the show invited Niannian to join. Honestly, this program is already a huge hit. Black fame is still fame. If needed… maybe you could even adopt Niannian as your goddaughter. With such an obedient child, it might help your reputation recover.”
Yu Chu laughed softly.
“She’s so well-behaved—everyone would want to be her parents. How would I even get the chance? And if Qiqi finds out, he’ll throw a tantrum.”
And that tantrum wouldn’t matter to her—but it must never hurt Niannian.
After the call, she returned to the ward.
By then, Niannian had already gotten along well with the other children.
The other four celebrity children were all relatively outgoing.
Only Lianlian, hiding behind Wen Chengxi, seemed quiet and shy, stealing glances at Niannian with admiration.
Niannian also shared her candies with her.
She was genuinely happy.
Even though Brother Qiqi called her ugly…
It was okay!
Shishi sister, Xiao Jie brother, Lianlian sister, and Rabbit sister all liked her!
That was enough!
Compared to before—when no one liked her at all—now so many people liked her!
When Yu Chu returned, Niannian immediately ran over.
“Sister! Your candy—you didn’t take it yet!”
Her little hand still held a bunch of sweets.
Yu Chu paused.
“But you already gave me some just now.”
Niannian quickly shook her head and whispered, glancing nervously at Qiqi in the corner.
“That was for brother… this is for you! Everyone has some! Sister, eat it!”
Yu Chu smiled warmly.
“Alright, thank you. I like it very much.”
Singer Zhou Yi leaned over jokingly.
“Oh no, I’m jealous now! Why do you call Yu Chu ‘sister’ but call us ‘auntie’? Do I look that much older than her?”
Niannian froze, flustered.
“I… I think… sister she…”
She couldn’t lie, but she also didn’t want to offend anyone.
Singer Zhou Yi laughed.
“Relax, I’m teasing you.”
Only then did Niannian relax.
After the hospital discharge procedures were completed, the group prepared to leave.
Before getting into the car, the livestream cut to an ad break, and the children were sent to the restroom.
Niannian also needed to go, but Wen Chengxi couldn’t enter the girls’ restroom.
Just as she was about to go alone, Yu Chu spoke.
“I also need to go. Chengxi, please watch Qiqi. I’ll take her.”
“Thank you, senior,” Wen Chengxi replied.
Yu Chu gently held Niannian’s hand.
“Be careful, the floor might be slippery.”
As they walked, Niannian suddenly asked softly:
“Does your hand hurt?”
Yu Chu paused.
“What?”
Niannian lifted their joined hands, her gaze falling on the back of Yu Chu’s hand.
There were two visible red marks.
Those were injuries from Qiqi’s earlier tantrum.
“Did you apply medicine? Is it going to bleed?” Niannian asked worriedly.
Warmth spread in Yu Chu’s heart.
How could a child be this considerate?
“It doesn’t hurt anymore. Don’t worry,” she said gently. “I already applied medicine.”
Only then did Niannian relax.
“Medicine makes it heal faster!”
At the restroom entrance, Niannian reluctantly let go of her hand.
But just then—
A girl stepped out of a stall without looking and bumped straight into Niannian.
Just as Niannian was about to fall, a pair of fair hands caught her instantly.
It was Yu Chu.
“Thank you… Auntie Yu…” Niannian said softly.
The girl who had bumped into her immediately tried to shift blame.
“Hey! Watch where you—”
She froze.
“Xiao, Xiao Chu?!”
Yu Chu also looked surprised.
“Xiao Yan? What are you doing here?”
The girl was none other than Assistant Chen Yan.
Niannian looked between them curiously.
So this auntie knows Fairy Sister too?
Chen Yan looked flustered.
“I came to find you… Sister Tang asked me to stay by your side… I’m sorry, I didn’t see her just now…”
Yu Chu replied calmly, “Apologize to Niannian. You just bumped into her.”
“Alright, alright,” Chen Yan quickly agreed.
But when she looked down and saw Niannian’s face, her expression suddenly changed completely.
…Why is she here?!