Be gentle

Bai Shuyi kept her head down, Huaran and Bai Wenxue each held her hand, sandwiching her between them, as if they were protecting her.

The three returned home in silence, and at the moment they entered the house, Bai Shuyi finally shed tears.

"Mom, I'm sorry..."

Bai Wenxue pulled her daughter to sit on the sofa, patted her hand and said, "Is there anything you need to apologize for? Don't cry. Mom didn't criticize you. No matter how old you are, you still like to cry so much."

Bai Shu's nose turned red from crying, and he choked up and said, "But, but..."

Huaran felt distressed watching it, and took out a handkerchief to wipe her tears regardless of Bai Wenxue's presence.

"Then since you're crying, mom will take this opportunity to educate you. It's not the first time, so you have to protect yourself and tell mom when something happens, but you always don't listen."

As soon as Bai Shu was gently comforted by his mother and Huaran, the grievance and unwillingness that he was holding back suddenly came to his mind.

"But... But Mom, you can't do anything about it. I can solve it by myself. My friend and I have already figured out a countermeasure."

Seeing her crying so sadly, Bai Wenxue still spoke stiffly, "You have already thought of a countermeasure, so why are you so tough with the principal?"

"Wuuuuuuu..." Bai Shu knew he was wrong, and simply buried his head in Huaran's arms, as if crying very sadly.

Bai Wenxue has an open-minded personality. She has been reasoning with her daughter since she was a child, and now she can't beat her or scold her.She knows that her daughter has her own opinions, and she is not too stupid, but sometimes she is too principled and refuses to go against her heart and give in.

"Tell your mother honestly, are you and that school girl an ordinary friend?"

Bai Wenxue has an impression of what happened that day, and also knows that she went to meet a school girl.

"Wuuuu...we're really just ordinary friends..."

Huaran hugged her, and was so distressed by her crying, "Aunt Bai, I know about this...Xiaobai has no puppy love..."

Of course Bai Wenxue didn't believe her daughter would lie, but the fact that she supported same-sex love made her feel uneasy.

"I heard that almost the whole school knows about it? If you feel uncomfortable, can mom help you transfer?"

Regardless of the facts, since the matter has spread so widely, damage is inevitable.With the precedent of the Bai Dynasty, Bai Wenxue is unwilling to let her daughter suffer from these things no matter what.

As soon as Bai Shu was hugged by Hua Ran, although the grievances became more intense and tears flowed more, but his mood gradually relaxed.She shook her head quickly when she heard her mother's words, and choked up: "I, I don't want to, I didn't do anything wrong, why did I transfer to another school... and there are so many friends who support me... I, I want to solve this matter... ..."

Knowing her temperament, Huaran rarely had negative thoughts, and said worriedly: "But... Xiaobai, you will be hurt..."

She has seen today how much a person's words can hurt.This is a mature adult, if those ignorant children say these things to Xiaobai and look at her strangely, how uncomfortable would it be for her?

She knew that Bai Shuyi didn't like school girls, and she protected her and supported same-sex relationships because she had a sense of justice and because she was a very good child.

Although she was not hurt because of herself this time, Huaran is more vigilant: she must not let her feelings become Xiaobai's troubles.

"But if I run away, I will definitely regret it..." Although Bai Shuyi was crying in embarrassment, his words were very firm, "Changing another school won't solve this problem, it will keep chasing me, I don't want to admit defeat."

Bai Wenxue knew that she had made up her mind, and seeing how pitifully she was crying, she could only say: "Don't talk about it, just rest for a while, and I'll make you dinner."

"Aunt Bai, let me do it."

"No, let me come. Xiaoran, take Yiyi back to the room to clean up and accompany her."

Bai Wenxue really loves her daughter, and it is rare for her to cook a delicious meal for her to appease her.

"……it is good."

In fact, Huaran also wanted to be with Bai Shuyi, trying to comfort her as best she could.

Bai Shuyi cried for a long time, and finally stopped gradually after venting, only occasionally sobbing.

Huaran took her to wash her face, and after tidying up, she stayed with her, letting her rub against herself for comfort.

Bai Shu talked with the vice principal at noon, and discussed countermeasures with the members of the student union in the afternoon. He didn't think about other things except that he couldn't admit defeat and had to actively solve this matter.

But when she saw Bai Wenxue and Huaran, when her mother tried to stand on her side according to reason, under Huaran's gentle comfort, she felt endless puzzlement and grievance.

Why does the vice-principal not uphold justice for the hurt students, instead of blaming them?Why can't students tolerate people who are just slightly different from them?

Many things that she takes for granted do not seem to be the case in the eyes of others.In fact, she has always felt that her ideas are incompatible with the general public, and sometimes she has self-doubt.If it weren't for the support of so many relatives and friends, she might have been shaken long ago.

"Sister Ran..." Bai Shuyi lay on Huaran's lap, half-closed his eyes, and called her in a crying voice.

While touching her head, Hua Ran asked, "What's wrong?"

"Why do people reject different things so much? It doesn't hurt them at all."

This is really a difficult question to answer, and Hanaran also wants to ask this question.

"Maybe it's because of fear. Fear of the unknown, fear of change, and fear of being classified as the same if you support it. Herd mentality is the instinct of most people, and not everyone is as brave as you. "

"Are you afraid too?" Bai Shuyi suddenly opened his eyes, his red eyes were extremely bright, like a mirror that wanted to see through Huaran's heart, "Sister Ran, if I really like girls, will you be afraid too?" ?”

"Xiaobai..." Huaran was a little flustered by her look, she didn't dare to look into those eyes, but she couldn't look away.

Bai Shu stretched out his long arm, hooked her neck, pulled her down, and asked again: "What if I don't just support? What if I like girls? Will you be afraid?"

who is it?

Bai Shuyi's face was close at hand, and her warm breath was right next to her mouth.Huaran almost lost her ability to think, and was completely unable to interpret her words and actions.

"I, I won't be afraid of your Xiaobai..." In the end, she only staggered out this answer, as if she was answering her question, and also seemed to be acquiescing to her action.

Huaran couldn't figure out what Bai Shuyi was doing, nor what she was doing.She only knew that Xiaobai was very sad now, that she couldn't refuse her, and that she wanted to do the same.

If being close to her can comfort her, if hugging her can comfort her, if kissing her can comfort her, she will do it.

But Bai Shuyi didn't kiss her, she let go of her lightly, turned around, put her face on her belly, and hugged her waist tightly.

"Thank you……"

Hua Ran was suddenly very sad and ashamed, for Bai Shuyi and for herself.Feeling sad that she no longer has the confidence to seek affirmation in such a way, and ashamed that she clearly likes girls but never dares to support her straightforwardly.

She is the majority of people, no different from those who laugh at Xiaobai, stand on the sidelines, and dare not be themselves.

Huaran bent over and hugged Bai Shuyi, not knowing whether he wanted to encourage her or draw strength from her.

How many people can be as brave as Xiaobai?But the brave are always the most vulnerable.

She knew that as long as Bai Shu kept his pure nature unchanged, he would definitely face all kinds of harm in the future.All she can do is support her and comfort her as best she can.

Probably tired from crying, Bai Shu fell asleep shortly after finishing dinner.Bai Wenxue saw that her daughter was still holding on to Huaran while she was asleep, and said apologetically, "Xiaoran, thank you for your hard work."

"No, Aunt Bai."

Bai Wenxue looked at Bai Shuyi lovingly, and sighed, "I'm still like a child, crying when I'm wronged, and sleeping when I'm tired from crying."

Huaran looked at Bai Shuyi's peaceful sleeping face, and felt soft in her heart.

"Xiaobai only cried when he got home. He is already very strong."

"She was like this when she was a child. In fact, she cried a lot, but she always endured it. To be honest, I was not a qualified mother. I didn't give her much company when I was a child. She was independent, but she also developed a habit of not letting me cry. Don't worry, keep it from me."

"Don't say that. You taught Xiaobai to be so brave and kind. She doesn't want you to worry, but she has a sense of proportion. I believe she can handle it well."

Bai Wenxue nodded, "I can only trust her to support her. I am a child who looks cute and sensible, but is actually stubborn and willful. I must do what I think is right. It's okay if she is wrong, but I can never find fault with her."

"Because Xiaobai is just like you."

For Huaran, both the mother and daughter of the Bai family are very important.She loves and loves Bai Shuyi, respects and loves Bai Wenxue, both of them are her irreplaceable family members.Therefore, she will not let those feelings that shouldn't be there break this bond.

"Oh, I'm old, but I can't keep up with her. In fact, I was shocked when the principal said that she had a relationship with a girl-she really did it. At that time, I was thinking What should I do, fortunately it was just a misunderstanding."

Huaran managed to maintain a calm face, her heart was already aching.

"Xiaobai won't, she's still a child. But she has a strong sense of justice, and she definitely doesn't agree with the vice principal's words. Even if she doesn't like girls, she will complain about them."

Bai Wenxue nodded in relief, "It's good that you can think so, Xiaoran."

Huaran felt her heart getting colder and colder.

Even an enlightened aunt like Bai can't accept such a thing. It's one thing to protect Xiaobai and support Xiaobai, but it's another thing for her daughter to really like the same sex.

If this is true, I'm afraid there will be a heavier atmosphere in the house.

The author has something to say: Huaran: Is Aunt Bai testing me?

Bai Wenxue: It would be bad for Xiaoran to alienate her one by one by mistake.