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He is a child and cannot be kept in a state of constant tension; he needs to relax appropriately. Yan Wen had previously talked with Yank, who is still in an excited phase, thoroughly enjoying the thrill and novelty that racing brings him. Yank loves these sports, but he cannot remain this excited for long. He discussed with Yank's coach and decided that starting this week, there would be one day off each week.
"Yank said before that it takes a minute on stage and ten years of practice off stage. To master these two sports quickly, he wants to make every second count and train hard." She had previously told Yank that it would be good to take a break and try some other things. Yang Jiaojiao believes that after Yank is exposed to other activities, he might not be so obsessed with racing anymore. However, what Yang Jiaojiao hoped for did not come true; Yank is still in a fervent phase regarding those two sports. He has not even considered trying anything else and told Yang Jiaojiao that when he gets tired, he will choose to rest on his own.
Seeing his diligence, Yang Jiaojiao stopped persuading him. When she heard Yan Wen's words, her tone was surprised. "This is the coach's arrangement." In reality, it was Yan Wen's request. The coach initially said that Yank is a good prospect and with proper training, he will definitely achieve great things. Yan Wen directly stated, "He believes that with Yank's talent, even if he doesn't train every day, he can still achieve great success." This statement not only affirms Yank but also shows great confidence in him. Furthermore, there is another layer of meaning—Yank is very smart, and whether he can become successful depends on the coach.
The coach instantly felt overwhelmed and dared not continue speaking. Yang Jiaojiao had no idea about the underlying complexities; the coach said they could take a break, and Yank would not refuse it. Tomorrow would provide a day for them to spend time together, and Yang Jiaojiao began to pray for tomorrow to arrive quickly.
Tong Tong has a good relationship with Yank; having Yank around should improve Tong Tong's mood somewhat. Yang Jiaojiao strongly agreed with Yan Wen's suggestion to visit Tong Tong tomorrow. She also asked for more details about Tong Tong's kidnapping. Upon learning that it was Mong Si who rescued her, Yang Jiaojiao was somewhat surprised.
Perhaps Mong Si still harbors some lingering kindness in her heart. Yang Jiaojiao has experienced many unpleasant things, yet even so, she does not wish to measure others by evil.
Yang Jiaojiao returned to the villa and called Song Lan. Unbeknownst to Song Lan, Yan Wen had already informed Yang Jiaojiao about Tong Tong's kidnapping. When Yang Jiaojiao inquired about Tong Tong's condition, Song Lan simply replied that she was doing well.
"Song Lan, I already know about Tong Tong," Yang Jiaojiao said directly, sensing Song Lan's intention to conceal the truth.
Song Lan fell silent for a moment and replied, "I'm sorry to have worried you."
"What do you mean 'worried'? As mothers, if someone harms us, we might say 'it's okay,' but if our children are harmed, we will never forgive them no matter what."
"I don't want to forgive either. The police informed me that all the kidnappers of Tong Tong died in that explosion."
People are dead; dust returns to dust. She wished those people had suffered more.
Yang Jiaojiao could hear the fatigue in Song Lan's voice and sensed that Tong Tong's situation was not good. She cautiously asked, "How is Tong Tong's mental state?"
"She's holding up."
"Then I'll bring Yank over to visit Tong Tong tomorrow."
"Jiaojiao, it's cold outside. You've just given birth; you shouldn't come over. Once Tong Tong fully recovers, I'll bring her to see you."
Song Lan's tone carried a hint of urgency.
As a woman, Yang Jiaojiao could guess why she felt this way. "Song Lan, we're friends; you can tell me directly if something is wrong."
"I just don't want you to worry," Song Lan sighed. "Tong Tong isn't seriously hurt; there are no signs of infection in her two wounds, and she's recovering well physically. However, she's been very tense. If there's a sudden noise in the room, she shrinks back like a startled bird and clings tightly to me and Zhu Junjie. Whenever we get up, she quickly looks up, afraid we'll leave."
"It's normal for her to be scared after experiencing a kidnapping. You should spend more time with her; having a psychologist involved might help..."
"She's very afraid of strangers getting close."
Every time the psychologist enters the room, Tong Tong curls up tightly. As the psychologist approaches, she retreats further back until there's nowhere left to go, shrinking into a small ball.
Seeing Tong Tong resist like this, they didn't dare force her and could only let the doctor leave first.
What worried Song Lan the most was that Tong Tong wouldn't speak. When they talked to her, she wouldn't respond or even meet their gaze. Only when there was a sound or a stranger approached would she quickly show signs of fear.
Song Lan originally thought that Tong Tong's sensitivity to sounds was due to being close to an explosion, where the loud blast had damaged her hearing. However, upon seeing how sensitive she was to the sound of things falling, he realized his assumption was incorrect.
Wei Sheng did not dare to be careless and conducted a hearing test for Tong Tong, which came back normal. Although Wei Sheng was not a psychological expert, he had some experience in the field. He tried to communicate with Tong Tong, but she ignored him, seemingly lost in her own world. He could only tell Zhu Junjie and Song Lan not to rush things and to take their time.
Zhu Junjie was impatient; upon hearing this, he wanted to exclaim, "Can he not be anxious? With Tong Tong in this state, he feels like he could just beat himself up." But he knew that they could only give Tong Tong more time. They needed to show her more care and love, hoping it would help her gradually let go of her fears and return to her former self.
Yang Jiaojiao sensed Song Lan's helplessness in her tone and comforted her, saying, "Tong Tong is a strong child. With all of you by her side, she will get better."
"I really want to know what happened to Tong Tong after those people took her away," Wei Sheng said. Both he and the psychologist agreed that knowing what had occurred on the ship would aid in Tong Tong's treatment.
The only survivors who had entered that ship and made it out alive were Tong Tong and Mong Si. After treatment, Mong Si had awakened but remained silent. No matter how they questioned him, he would not speak a word.
Song Lan, Zhu Junjie, and even Wei Sheng had all tried asking him, but he remained completely tight-lipped. Zhu Junjie was worried about Tong Tong; seeing Mong Si's silence made him anxious. He grabbed Mong Si by the collar and raised his fist, ready to strike him on the nose.
Mong Si seemed lost in another world, appearing as nothing more than a shell of a person. He didn’t even glance at Zhu Junjie; his eyes lacked focus and his spirit seemed vacant. Seeing him like this, Zhu Junjie’s fist did not come down.
In frustration, he released Mong Si and turned away from his hospital room to find Wei Sheng. He asked Wei Sheng if it was possible that what happened on the ship had triggered something in Mong Si.
Wei Sheng immediately denied it without hesitation. He had seen what Mong Si went through. The experiences Mong Si endured were beyond what an ordinary person could bear; surviving such torment indicated that his willpower and endurance were far stronger than average. Even if a massacre occurred on the fishing boat, he estimated Mong Si wouldn’t even blink an eye.
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