Song big brother, after hanging up the phone with his sister knocked on his daughter's door, pretending to casually ask, "Nini, how do you think Dad should handle the matter with Uncle Yu?"
Nini instinctively retorted, "He's not Uncle Yu, he's a bad person."
"Right, he's a bad person. So, what do you think Dad should do?"
"Of course, he should call the police! Dad, you always taught me to report to the police when I encounter bad people, right?"
"But what happens after you call the police? The police uncles will come and ask you about those things from before, and they might even have you testify in court. Aren't you afraid?"
Nini nonchalantly shook her head, "I'm not afraid. If I can't even confront a bad person, how will I face thousands of audiences in the future?"
Song big brother was stopped in his tracks by his daughter and after a long silence, he reluctantly said, "But you have to understand, if you report to the police and testify in court, everyone will know about the bad things you've been through, they won't like you, and you won't have that many audiences."
Confused, Nini asked, "Dad, did I do something wrong? Should I not report bad people to the police?"
Song big brother quickly denied, "No, no, you didn't do anything wrong, you were never wrong."
Even more confused, Nini responded, "If I didn't do anything wrong, why don't the audiences like me? This doesn't make sense."
Crestfallen, Song big brother muttered, "Yes, it doesn't make sense. But in this world, there are hardly any reasonable people, most of them are arrogant and unreasonable, do you understand?"
After giving it serious thought, Nini nodded and said, "I understand, being unreasonable is definitely wrong, so if they don't like me, then it doesn't matter because I also don't like them. I can dance for myself, and for those who like me, that's when I'll be happy. Dad, do you think I'm right?"
Song big brother's heart was conflicted. While he had a thousand and one things to refute against Song Wen warm, he couldn't deny a single word from his daughter. Because everything she said was so straightforward and self-evident, it was an indisputably correct conclusion. When children are still young, adults instill these truths into their minds, only to go completely against them when putting them into practice.
They did not realize how ridiculous and absurd their actions and thoughts appeared in the eyes of the children. Instead of broadening their horizons and knowledge, they were narrowing down, to the point where they were no better than a child! Who could truly remain steadfast in their original aspirations? Perhaps only these children whose hearts are still pure?
At this moment, Song big brother, who had gradually come to this realization, had to change the subject, "Nini, your aunt asked me to apologize to you on her behalf, because she failed to protect you. Have you forgotten what happened today?"
Nini furrowed her brow and asked, "Why does Aunt want to apologize to me? She repeatedly told me before to protect myself, without the consent and supervision of my parents, I shouldn't let any boy take off my clothes or touch my body. I've always listened to her and protected myself, so why should she apologize?"
This question struck at the soul of Song big brother. After a long pause, he spoke with great difficulty, "Because protecting you is her responsibility, and at the same time, it's my and your mother's responsibility. When you encountered danger, we weren't there for you, so we are all at fault."
Nini quickly reassured, "No, no, Dad and Mom are not to blame, and Aunt is not to blame either. I'll grow up anyway, you cannot protect me forever, and I have to learn to protect myself. Actually, I wasn't scared at all today, I'm quite proud, because I wasn't fooled by the bad person. Am I very capable? I'll become even more capable in the future, don't worry about me."
Though she was young, she was able to understand and empathize with her parents' feelings, as well as comprehend the hidden sins behind the subtle questioning. She was not a coward; on the contrary, in the process of diligently practicing her dancing skills, she had already learned to be strong and brave.
Watching her daughter's bright smile and clear, innocent eyes, Song big brother felt an indescribable sense of pride welling up in his heart. This was his daughter, so resilient, so optimistic, and so clear-minded. Due to work, he and his wife had hardly spent much time with this child, she had always been under the care of her aunt, and Song Wen warm had dedicated far more time to her, more than her irresponsible parents.
Thus, his daughter had already imbibed the fearlessness and resilience of her aunt at such a young age. When other children might cry or have nightmares because of scary things, she could pick up the weapon of the law to defend herself. She knew how to protect herself, and this was exactly the quality a girl of her age needed the most.
Song Wen warm had not neglected her daughter, on the contrary, she had devoted so much effort to her daughter's upbringing, resulting in her growing into such a healthy, positive child. Her roots had been deeply and firmly entwined, to the extent that not even a storm could shatter the seemingly delicate leaves.
Which parent wouldn't feel proud of such a child? Song Wen warm said that her daughter needed legs that wouldn't bend and a spine that couldn't be broken to step onto the world stage, but in reality, she had already handed these precious gifts over to her daughter.
With this realization, Song big brother's resentment and misunderstanding towards his sister vanished, replaced by endless gratitude and regret. He should not have uttered those harsh words to his sister; he had been wrong from the beginning!
Song's wife, who had been standing at the door for a long time, walked in slowly, and said in a hoarse voice, "Honey, we should actually thank Nuan Nuan, she has educated our child so well! We were really in the wrong today. Children are like blank sheets of paper, they will become what we paint on them. We told them to hide their wounds after being hurt, so they would think of themselves as shameful and wrong, and subsequently become inferior and weak; we told them not to fight back, but to wait for us to save them, and they would always remain weak until they lose their ability to protect themselves. But how long can we protect them for?"
Song's wife hugged their daughter tightly, tears in her eyes kept flowing as she said repeatedly, "Nini, you did the right thing today. When you encounter bad people, you have to report to the police, never be silent. When you are hurt, you have to learn to fight back, never evade. You are not wrong, you are right. Don't expect others to protect you, you have to learn to protect yourself. Nini, you have always done well, Mom and Dad are proud of you!"
Song Beini was finally liberated from her confusion and smiled brightly, "Then don't blame Aunt, okay?" she whispered.
"Okay, we don't blame Auntie, we still have to thank her. We'll call Auntie and apologize later." Mrs. Song solemnly promised her daughter.
Parents' words and actions are the children's first classroom. They are like a mirror, reflecting the future of the children. If the parents are brave, the children will also be fearless; if the parents are open-minded, the children will be lively and positive; if the parents plant good seeds in the children, beautiful flowers will bloom in their hearts. Therefore, one must not ignore the impact of their own behavior on the children.
Brother Song and Mrs. Song were very fortunate that they did not set a wrong example, did not stifle their daughter's bravery and decisiveness, and did not extinguish the tiny spark in her soul that could radiate a brilliant light in the future. She who dares to face today's setbacks, dares to face all future difficulties.
Brother Song walked quickly out of his daughter's room and called Grandpa Yu, telling him to send his grandson to the United States immediately, or the Song family would take further action. The Yu family's influence couldn't compare to the Song family's, so they naturally had to agree, especially since sending Yu Yuntian abroad to avoid trouble was already part of their plan.
After hanging up the phone, Brother Song sighed to his wife, "When Yu Yuntian is on trial, we need to take our daughter to the United States to witness it, and we need to deepen her concept of standing up against oppression. She is too dazzling; she must learn to protect herself."
"Yes, you're right. We were wrong before. As parents, we are inferior to her aunt!" Mrs. Song nodded as she wiped away her tears. Until now, she and her husband had never considered what to do when their daughter left their protection. The thought of nurturing their daughter as a hothouse flower and then throwing her into a world full of storms and trials filled them with fear.
At this moment, they realized very clearly that their daughter had to grow into a tall, upright tree, otherwise, she was destined to go nowhere on the stage.
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Song Wenwen and the private detective were waiting in the airport lounge. After contacting her cousin, her spirits seemed to have improved a bit, but she still felt a little down. Before boarding, she took out her phone, not expecting much, but found that her older brother had sent a very long WeChat message.
He faithfully recounted his conversation with their daughter, then sincerely wrote: "[Nuannuan, just thinking about how my daughter is growing up more and more like you, being bold and fearless; daring to take risks, but also being responsible; being harmed, but also knowing how to fight back; crying countless times, yet still remaining brave and strong, makes me happy. How much worry and anxiety can she save me? While I was busy working, you raised her into such an outstanding person. We wanted her to be a delicate flower, but you made her into a tall tree. Every person who achieves great success has their own secret, but a strong character is always essential. I must admit that we, as parents, were wrong, and you were right. I have done what you asked. Nuannuan, I have been the one who needs to apologize, not you. I heard you're going to the United States soon; when you come back, I will personally apologize to you. Nuannuan, I am proud of what your brother has done for you.]"
Reading the last sentence, Song Wenwen, who had been suppressing her emotions, finally burst into tears. She squatted on the ground, her cheeks pressed against the phone, crying like a distressed child, but then she began to smile as she cried, leaving those around her puzzled. What kind of crying and laughing was this? Did her wealthy husband and his mistress die in a car accident during their trip?
Song Rui lightly patted Song Wenwen's head and helplessly said, "Stop crying, your snot is bubbling."
Song Wenwen glared, and the snot bubbles burst.
The private detective quickly turned his head away, trying hard to hold back a laugh.
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Two days after Song Wenwen arrived in the United States, Yu Yuntian also arrived in the country. He was immediately taken into custody by the FBI, facing a multitude of charges, sentenced to over a hundred years in prison, and not eligible for bail. The incident was extensively covered by foreign media, but there wasn't much concrete information in the domestic media.
In an American prison, pedophiles faced the most oppression and contempt, so Yu Yuntian was severely beaten shortly after entering, resulting in a compound fracture of his right hand which left him unable to hold a paintbrush. This dealt a heavy blow to him, and during his hospitalization, he was already showing signs of mental instability. However, the families of those he had harmed couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. With those sinful hands gone, he could no longer inflict harm on young children.
Before returning to China, Song Wenwen made a special visit to the hospital to see Yu Yuntian. Witnessing the sight of him restrained on the hospital bed, screaming and appearing deranged was a release for her, and under Song Rui's intervention, Gina began to show signs of improvement.
It was widely known that Song Rui was one of the best psychologists in the world. He had a special psychological therapy for patients with strong suicidal tendencies. Seeing him, Gina's parents were happier than ever, and had been so elated at the airport that they were jumping and screaming.
After this trip, Song Wenwen gained a deeper understanding of her cousin. Just like Vangala, he was someone who could illuminate the entire world.
In the airport lounge, Song Rui was repeatedly wiping his hands with disinfectant wipes. When saying goodbye, Gina's parents and several FBI agents were shaking his hand, making him very uncomfortable.
Song Wenwen opened her phone and said with a smile, "The first episode of 'The World of the Extraordinary' has already been broadcast online since last night. Cousin, don't you want to see the feedback from netizens?"
Song Rui immediately gave up his struggle against his OCD and silently took out his phone.
Indeed, the first episode had many highlights. The ratings exploded within half an hour of airing. It was believed that the audience who truly believed in Vangala as a medium was in the minority, especially since the post exposing him as a fraud had already gained a strong foothold. Nevertheless, this didn't deter the audience from praising Vangala.
After being away for several months, his facial features remained unchanged. However, there was now a mysterious and noble allure about him. Even if he sat in a remote place, he would still draw all the attention, to the point where the audience who knew he didn't have psychic abilities would still say, "[As long as he wants to show off, we're willing to watch. If he's willing to play the fool, then so are we. There's nothing to criticize about! After all, his showing off is quite advanced. The most fantastical script doesn't even dare to write this much, so we can only say respect to the scriptwriters of the show!]"
Song Wenwen nearly burst out laughing, but she had no way to explain this to Vangala.
Of course, some people were questioning the authenticity of the show and asking the production crew to switch to live broadcasts to gain the public's trust. However, the management directly deleted these comments. There were clear instructions from above to shoot the show the way they wanted without worrying about censorship. Changing the broadcast format was out of the question, as it could be believed, but public opinion could not be easily controlled. Regular broadcasts were the safest; those who believed would continue to do so, and those who didn't wouldn't, which would keep the public opinion calm.
Song Wenwen scrolled through Vangala's Weibo comment section. When she saw insults calling him a fraud, she frowned. However, when she saw people calling him a master, she smiled. Until one comment caught her eye, "[Why was Dr. Song staring at Vangala the whole time, helping him lie and praising him, and even stealing his picture? I'm a fan of this CP!]"
She burst into laughter, then remembered her cousin's words of endless praise for Vangala, and it did start to make sense!