Chapter 69 Gentle Empathy
People who pass by them will look at them twice, and many people will look back when they pass by.
"Are these two models models?"
"I think I am a fan of Hanfu, but these two are really good-looking."
"Am I the only one who thinks they have a sense of cp?"
The astonished looks of passers-by did not attract their attention at all.
Both of these two people belong to the category of people who are outstanding in appearance, but do not take their appearance seriously.
Their focus has always been on inward thinking, wisdom, and inner strength...
The weather was fine that day and the sun was shining brightly.
After more than an hour, Tingyun felt a little thirsty and began to look around for a stall selling water.
Li Xue immediately understood what he wanted to do, took off the small backpack on her back, opened the zipper, took out a bottle of mineral water and handed it to him.
Tingyun was embarrassed to answer: "Drink it yourself, I'll buy another bottle."
Li Xue held her backpack in one hand and water in the other, insisting on stuffing it into his hand: "Drink, I bought two bottles."
Why did she buy two bottles of water?
Tingyun is a little confused.
Li Xue seemed to have seen his thoughts and took the initiative to explain:
"I heard from the teacher that we should work in groups of two. There happened to be a water stall after we got off the bus, so I bought two bottles of water to prepare."
"That's it, thank you." Tingyun stopped being polite, unscrewed the bottle cap and took a big sip.
The cool water flows through the dry and smoking throat, which is very comfortable.
Tingyun's impression of Li Xue became a little better.
When buying water for myself, I would also think of bringing a bottle to the people in my group.
Li Xue-senpai, you are really thoughtful in your work.
After turning another street corner, there was a noise coming from the front, and some tourists were gathered around.
Neither Tingyun nor Lixue liked watching the excitement, so they decided to go around it.
After walking a few steps, I heard a child crying from the center of the crowd: "Mom, I want my mother!"
Tingyun and Lixue looked at each other.
"Go and have a look?" Li Xue asked him.
"Yeah."
It is not a holiday at this time, and Qingmu Ancient Town is not a well-known tourist attraction, and there are not many tourists.
The two of them easily squeezed into the innermost layer of the crowd.
In the center of the circle, a four- or five-year-old little loli was crying hoarsely: "Mom, where did mom go?"
The enthusiastic tourists who were watching were all talking:
"Kid, do you remember your mother's mobile phone number? I'll call it for you."
"Little beauty, please don't cry. Mom will come here soon."
"Is there a service station here? Let's take her to the service station?"
The little Loli cried so hard that her face was filled with tears. She turned a deaf ear to all inquiries and suggestions and just cried hoarsely.
A group of adults, all helpless when faced with a little baby who had an emotional breakdown.
Tingyun looked at it and felt that his head was big.
How can we communicate when she just cries and doesn't answer questions?
At this time, Li Xue walked over, squatted in front of the little Lolita, keeping eye level with her, and said softly:
"You are sad and scared that you can't find your mother, aren't you?"
Isn’t this obvious?
Tingyun didn't understand why Senior Lixue asked such a meaningless question.
However, it was this meaningless question that made the little Loli, who had not responded to any questions, nod heavily.
Li Xue also nodded:
"I understand, this feeling is terrible. If it were me, I would be very sad and scared."
The little Loli nodded again, still sobbing and crying.
Li Xue asked again: "Then if mom can't find you, will she be scared and cry too?"
The little Loli's crying stopped, and her tearful eyes moved as if she was thinking. As a result of her thinking, her mouth tightened and she wanted to cry again.
Li Xue hurriedly spoke before she cried: "Then let's find mom quickly, so she won't be afraid or cry."
The little Loli sobbed and stammered: "Mom, mom, I'm looking for it, but I can't find it!"
Li Xue's voice is gentle and her tone is steady, which sounds reassuring:
"Sister, I'm here to help you find your mother, but I need your help. Are you willing to help me?"
Little Loli asked: "What, how can I help?"
"I ask a question, and if you know it, answer it. If you don't know, just say you don't know, okay?" Li Xue looked at her encouragingly.
"Okay." Little Loli nodded.
Li Xue first asked a question that she could definitely answer: "What is your name?"
"My first name is Li Meng, my nickname is Mengmeng." The little lolita is very cooperative.
"Mengmeng is great!" Li Xue gave her a thumbs up: "Second question, do you remember your mother's mobile phone number?"
Mengmeng lowered her head: "Mom asked me to carry it, but I forgot."
Li Xue expressed her understanding:
"The mobile phone number is so long and difficult to remember, and I often have trouble remembering it.
"It's okay, next question, where did you find that your mother was missing?"
"Right here." Mengmeng replied.
Li Xue smiled at her approvingly:
"Mengmeng did a great job! After discovering that her mother was missing, she didn't wander around.
"Okay, sister knows how to help you find your mother."
She turned her head and looked towards Tingyun.
Tingyun immediately understood what she meant: "I'll call right away."
Just now, when Li Xue was communicating with Mengmeng, he had already searched for the phone number of the Guzhen Service Station on his mobile phone, and he could call it immediately:
"Hello, there is a child named Li Meng who got separated from her mother. She is four or five years old. She is located at the northeast corner of the intersection where Xinghuayu Bistro and Caiyun Handicraft Store are located.
"Please help broadcast and ask her mother to come here to pick her up."
After the problem was solved, the onlookers dispersed. Only Tingyun and Li Xue stayed where they were, waiting for their mother with Mengmeng.
Li Xue still squatted in front of Mengmeng, talking to her with a smile, taking out a tissue and helping her wipe her tear-stained face.
Tingyun looked on with admiration.
The few words Li Xue said when communicating with Mengmeng just now seemed ordinary, but they were actually made with skill.
First express Mengmeng’s emotions and express understanding and empathy.
Then, she guided Mengmeng to solve the problem with her. In the process, Li Xue understood what Mengmeng had not done and affirmed what she had done, which alleviated her anxiety to the greatest extent.
Everyone knows how to find a parent if a child is lost.
But everyone else only thinks about how to solve the problem, and no one cares about the child's mood.
Only Li Xue is willing to empathize with the child and understand her sadness and fear, so only she can solve the problem.
An idea suddenly came to Tingyun:
Li Xue-senpai will definitely be a very gentle mother in the future.
After thinking about it, I felt that this idea was too abrupt for a sixteen or seventeen-year-old girl.
Li Xue is still coaxing Mengmeng patiently:
"Now we just need to stay here and wait for mother to pick her up. Mengmeng, are you thirsty or hungry? My sister will buy it for you."
Mengmeng shook her head: "Mom said you can't eat food given by others, and you can't go with others."
Chapter completed!