Changsheng: Peak at the Beginning

Chapter 1756 Ode to Joy + First Half of Life 20

Qu Xinxin knew about that period of history and knew that many people were not wronged, but there were also innocent people who were wronged.

But she also knew that Andy needed strong support right now. She could even see that Andy, for some reason, had a lot of trust in her, someone who only existed in Qu Xiaoxiao's words and whom she had only met once.

Qu Xinxin felt she couldn't betray such pure trust, so she followed her heart and restrained her regret, saying, "A grain of sand in the era becomes a mountain when it falls on an ordinary person."

“But Andy, if you’re worried about things like the so-called hereditary mental illness, then I have to tell you that your worries and fears are probably just you scaring yourself. Because in that era, there were many people who lost their minds like your grandmother. You received higher education and must have cared a lot about these things during your upbringing. You should know that sometimes mental illness is entirely caused by the environment and experiences that force people to develop.”

"Judging from your grandmother's age and your mother's age, your grandmother suffered a major blow due to drastic changes in her environment, which caused her to become mentally unstable and what people call a madwoman. There is absolutely no family genetic factor involved, so you don't need to worry about the possibility of this happening to you and Xiaoming."

"As for your mother, your grandmother suffered a mental breakdown due to the severe shock. Didn't she also experience the same shock? Moreover, at that time, her closest relatives were unable to provide her with any help. Under those circumstances, it's perfectly normal for her to take the same path as your grandmother!"

Andy understood what Qu Xinxin meant: women, no matter when, are bound to be in a weak position as long as they do not have power.

In those special times, no one in a vulnerable position could escape disaster, let alone women who were already in a vulnerable position.

Therefore, if her maternal grandmother could be said to have suffered a sudden change in her family, causing her to suffer severe physical and psychological trauma, leading to mental instability that was difficult to recover from, and ultimately turning her into what the world calls a madwoman, then her mother could very well have been driven insane little by little by her relatives and other unrelated people!

But Andy still had one last hurdle to overcome: "Old Tan, the boss who invited me back to work in China, said that Xiaoming had been abandoned multiple times, implying that his mental state wasn't good..."

Qu Xinxin said directly, "Andy, you also said that Xiaoming lost all his relatives when he was very young. If he has been abandoned, then he must have been moved between several families. Sometimes he couldn't even guarantee his basic food and clothing. How can you guarantee that someone will always care about his emotional needs?"

"So it's normal for Xiaoming to have some psychological problems, because his experiences and encounters will make him different from other ordinary people his age. But these can be cured through scientific means. After all, he has a family member who cares about him, and you are willing to give him your true feelings."

"Andy, believe me, love and care will help Xiaoming grow flesh and blood little by little."

Although Andy was adopted by her American adoptive parents at a young age, aside from the trauma and fear brought to her by her original family, she probably only encountered difficulties in her career.

Andy never had any friends. Even when he was studying in the United States, he was very unsociable for a long time because of his outstanding grades and mature thinking. Although he did not experience school bullying, there was indeed a time when he isolated everyone else.

It wasn't until Andy met Tan Zongming, a wealthy second-generation student who had also studied abroad, on Wall Street that a friendship developed between them due to their shared experiences of studying and working together. This made Andy cherish Tan Zongming and their friendship all the more.

But Qu Xinxin's situation is very different.

If Tan Zongming was accepted by Andy after demonstrating his intelligence in his studies and work, then Qu Xinxin attracted Andy at first sight on a spiritual level.

When Andy saw Qu Xinxin, she was first amazed by Qu's vitality, which was no less than that of Xiao Qu, then by her seemingly tolerant temperament, and finally by her outstanding appearance.

Even for Andy, Qu Xinxin was the only perfect person she had ever met!

Qu Xinxin's emotional changes were not outwardly apparent, and even those who were unfamiliar with her might think she was expressionless. But Andy could see her genuine worry and comfort, and her tone was full of sincerity.

That evening, Andy received the records about her younger brother, Xiaoming, from Tan Zongming. Seeing that Andy's emotions were relatively stable, Tan Zongming couldn't help but probe, "What's wrong? Is your calm demeanor thanks to that Miss Qu you mentioned?"

Andy saw the information about Xiaoming with her own eyes and finally completely believed Qu Xinxin's judgment. Her younger brother Xiaoming's mental problems, as others said, were very likely caused by autism resulting from being abandoned multiple times. He might even have a talent for mathematics that far surpasses that of ordinary people, just like herself.

Andy finally looked up from the documents and smiled in response to Tan Zongming's teasing: "Old Tan, whether you believe it or not, I really saw that there really is a person in this world who can embrace the whole world, and that person is Qu Xinxin."

Tan Zongming jokingly asked, "Then why didn't you invite Miss Qu to the thank-you banquet I hosted for you last time?"

Andy couldn't help but feel wronged: "Xin Xin is a respectable person. Our cooperation with her company's publicity department is a business transaction. You were the one who had to pave the way with money first, so as the boss, of course she has to follow business etiquette."

Seeing that Andy really didn't care about Xiaoming's problem, Tan Zongming was completely relieved and turned the topic to picking up Xiaoming: "Then I'll go with you to the orphanage tomorrow?"

Andy didn't refuse his friend's concern and kindness, and nodded in agreement, saying, "I'm very grateful for that. However, I already told Xinxin on my way back that she will come with me tomorrow. Old Tan, you don't mind, do you?"

Tan Zongming laughed and said, "What's there to mind? Do you mind that you have another true friend? I'm a very generous person and I don't hold grudges. I won't let myself be the only true friend I have."

Andy was amused by Tan Zongming's words, but when she looked down, she didn't see the tender look in Tan Zongming's eyes, which went beyond the scope of friendship.

From Andy's behavior, Tan Zongming realized that Wei Wei, who had approached again, was not a threat at all. After all, Andy had not mentioned him once from the beginning. What was there to be wary of in someone who could not share Andy's most private secrets?