Incurable Pain

IP Chapter 97.1

Incurable Pain | Chapter 97.1

Cub Diary (2)

3. Kindergarten

In the blink of an eye, Yu Baiqi had grown to be three years old, old enough to go to kindergarten.

The little one was precocious, already able to read simple three-character classics at such a young age, naturally looking forward to the day he could go to kindergarten.

On the first day of school, it was Yu Luoyin who took him to kindergarten.

As they left, Yu Baiqi waved his hand, acting like a little adult as he said goodbye to Bai Xunyin, “Mom, see you later.”

As the little one grew bigger, his height at three years old was already comparable to an adult’s thigh. And once children have their initial space for independent thinking, their personalities start to slowly reveal themselves.

Yu Baiqi’s temperament was becoming more like Bai Xunyin’s.

He was smart, quiet, not very talkative, but very polite. A few months ago, when Yu Luoyin took him to visit the ancient town, Bai Xunyin’s grandparents, who had raised her since she was young, laughed and said that Yu Baiqi was like a carbon copy of Bai Xunyin when she was young.

Yu Luoyin was very happy to hear this. For him, if his son’s personality could be more like Bai Xunyin’s, it would certainly be better than being like him.

During his youth, he was a true wolf in sheep’s clothing, full of rebelliousness and mischief. Yet, he pretended to be a gentleman… 

If Yu Baiqi could be like Bai Xunyin, he would definitely be well-behaved.

The international bilingual kindergarten they sent the child to was not far from home. Yu Luoyin drove for ten minutes and arrived at the place.

On the first day, parents were required to enter the classroom to meet the teachers and briefly discuss their children’s matters. When Yu Luoyin carried the little one to the entrance, he saw a young girl wearing a polo shirt and jeans surrounded by a group of parents and children. Her face was flushed, and she was busy attending to everyone.

…

Are kindergarten teachers all this young now?

However, Yu Luoyin didn’t have age discrimination. He didn’t think that a too young of a girl couldn’t be a teacher. 

Holding Yu Baiqi, he stood not far away, waiting for the crowd to disperse before politely greeting her, “Teacher Wu.”

He had been here once before with Yu Baiqi, and the principal mentioned that the teacher for his class was surnamed Wu.

Wu Qingqing felt like she had just chased away a hundred ‘flies’. As she heard Yu Luoyin’s greeting, a voice as refreshing as clear spring water entered her ears, and the low, mesmerizing breeze brushed against her face. She couldn’t help but be stunned for a moment.

Slowing down, she turned back to see a handsome man holding a child. Wu Qingqing’s face flushed red instantly, her voice timidly greeting, “Um, hello.”

“I’m Yu Baiqi’s father.”

Her unease was easily noticeable, but Yu Luoyin disregarded it. He nodded towards the little one in his arms and calmly said, “Please take good care of Yu Baiqi in the future, Teacher Wu.”

“Oh.” 

In fact, this was a polite remark that every new parent entering the kindergarten would say. Wu Qingqing had heard it thousands of times and could naturally respond smoothly.

But today, for some reason, under Yu Luoyin’s quiet gaze, she felt like her tongue was tied in knots. 

The young female teacher stuttered, “O-of course, I will.”

After saying this, to cover up her momentary lapse, Wu Qingqing intentionally tidied up her stray hair and extended her hand towards Yu Baiqi —

“Little one, what’s your name? Would you like the teacher to take you to the classroom?”

“Hello, Teacher.” 

Yu Baiqi’s personality was like Bai Xunyin’s, gently holding Wu Qingqing’s hand as the teacher led him inside. 

He responded in a childish voice, “My name is Yu Baiqi.”

His mother had taught him to remember his name well, and he had said it many times before.

“Then, I’ll call you Xiaobai from now on.” 

Actually, Wu Qingqing knew the names of all the students. Yu Luoyin had just started a conversation to bond with the child.

For three or four-year-old children meeting a stranger for the first time, besides answering their name, what else could they say?

Yu Luoyin stood at the door quietly watching Yu Baiqi interacting with the teacher for a while before turning to leave for work.

So naturally, he didn’t notice that after he left, Wu Qingqing followed to the door, admiring and marveling at his departing figure.

In the evening, Yu Luoyin worked overtime, and Gu Yan helped bring Yu Baiqi back home.

Naturally, Bai Xunyin wanted to invite her to stay for dinner, but Gu Yan was busy with wrapping up an experiment in the lab and had to leave in a hurry.

“Mom, wait.” 

Bai Xunyin had just returned from work, so she took out a vegetarian lunchbox that they had collectively bought in the afternoon but hadn’t eaten yet from her bag and handed it to her. “Take this when you leave.”

As researchers, it seemed difficult for them to leave work on time to have a meal.

She felt a bit embarrassed to trouble Gu Yan to pick up their child because of her overtime work. Bai Xunyin couldn’t help but wonder if they really needed to hire a nanny.

“Okay.” Gu Yan took it and quickly turned to get into the car.

Just as she was about to insert the key, she remembered something and hurriedly rolled down the window to ask Bai Xunyin, “About what I mentioned before, have you considered the promotion to the Academy of Sciences?”

Bai Xunyin had already obtained her PhD, and she had several handwritten letters of recommendation from Li Chengfeng. Her performance at the research institute was well-known and highly praised.

In the world of research, true talents were highly respected. Once one achieved success in academia and didn’t hide their knowledge, their career could easily flourish. Gu Yan had long wanted to take the opportunity to transfer her to the Academy of Sciences to promote her.

But Bai Xunyin was hesitant. 

She pursed her lips, glanced at Yu Baiqi in her arms, who still didn’t understand much, and said softly, “Mom, the work at the research institute is already very busy. If I go to the Academy of Sciences, I’m worried I won’t have time to take care of the child.”

Yu Luoyin had also gradually begun to take on more responsibilities in surgery these past two years, which was the peak of his career. They already felt it was difficult to balance career and family.

Gu Yan hesitated for a moment before reluctantly saying, “But this opportunity is so precious for research workers in their thirties. I think you understand without me saying it, right? Otherwise… hire a nanny?”

Actually, when she made this suggestion, she was also conflicted. After all, she knew what negative impact neglecting family could bring. Until now, Yu Luoyin and she weren’t particularly close.

But a person’s nature was ultimately hard to change.

Gu Yan had been a strong woman all her life, almost forgetting herself in her work day and night. It was impossible for her to watch an opportunity slip away without reminding her.

But ultimately, the choice was up to Bai Xunyin and Yu Luoyin.

Gu Yan stopped there and then drove away.

Bai Xunyin sighed with some worry, but when she turned to face Yu Baiqi, she smiled gently, saying, “Mommy will make you something delicious tonight.”

In any case, she wasn’t accustomed to and couldn’t bring her own negative emotions to the child.