The little boy smiled and said, "I can’t see when it gets dark, but during the day, I see just fine."
Ji Anning was surprised; the little guy seed to know what she was thinking. Normal during the day, but unable to see at night—that was night blindness, wasn’t it?
In the L city ophthalmology hospital, she had seen many children with congenital night blindness. They lived like normal people during the day, but at night they were blind and needed soone to lead them outside.
Even with the lights on inside the house, their vision was very weak.
This child didn’t seem much older than the others, but he appeared much stronger and more sensible, which was quite heart-wrenching.
Ji Anning bent down to squat, gently grasping the little boy’s shoulder with one hand and raising the other, giving him a thumbs up, "You are very strong, and also very handso."
"Thank you, sister."
Ji Anning couldn’t rember how many tis the little fellow had thanked her already, but she felt that such politeness and sensibility must also stem from the parents’ upbringing.
Right, where were his family mbers?
Only then did Ji Anning realize that there was no one accompanying the little boy. She looked around, people were walking by, but none seed to be the boy’s parents.
Looking back at the little boy, she asked with concern, "Little friend, where are your parents?"
"I was feeling a bit unwell, so the teacher went to buy so fruit and asked to wait here for her."
A teacher? Wasn’t he brought by his parents?
Not knowing the details, Ji Anning didn’t want to pry too much. She stood up, took the little boy’s hand, and carefully directed him, "You should sit over there on the chair and wait for your teacher. Don’t wander off, or she might not find you later."
The sun had set, and by this ti, the boy’s vision must have been very weak.
The little boy nodded obediently and followed Ji Anning’s steps.
"Mommy."
Fenfen suddenly ran over, probably jealous that Ji Anning was holding another child’s hand. She clutched Ji Anning’s other hand and raised her chin at the boy as if declaring her territory.
Ji Anning saw through the little girl’s thoughts and asked with a smile, "Would you like to play with brother?"
Fenfen didn’t imdiately shake her head, nor did she nod. She first stole a glance at the boy, who was also looking at her, his face adorned with his signature cheerful smile.
Very friendly.
Fenfen pouted and nodded, "Okay then."
It seed reluctant.
"Then hold hands with brother." Ji Anning pulled Fenfen to the boy’s side.
The boy took the initiative to take Fenfen’s hand, and as he did, a proud yet sweet smile gradually appeared on Fenfen’s face; she also clasped the boy’s hand back.
When they reached the chair, Ji Anning released their hands, letting them climb up to sit by themselves. She settled in a corner of the bench, Fenfen beside her, sharing the lollipops she’d been keeping in her down jacket pocket with the little boy.
Several flavors were available, but she ultimately picked an orange-flavored one to give to her new friend.
"Here’s one for you."
"Thank you." The little boy took the lollipop Fenfen offered, glanced at it briefly, didn’t imdiately unwrap it to eat, but instead, tightened his fingers, clutching it tightly in his palm.
Ji Anning caught this action and couldn’t help but feel pained.
He looked as if he was reluctant to eat it.
She took another look at the little boy, noting his dark skin and the sowhat worn clothes he was wearing,
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