Reborn in the 80s: My Whole Family Secretly Hears My Thoughts and Goes Wild with Success! - Chapter 11

“Mom, can we take Yaya to the zoo with us on Sunday?” Qin Feng ran to Yue Minghui, tugging at her hand pleadingly.

Yue Minghui crouched down and wagged her finger at him. “Xiao Feng, no. Yaya is still too little. We’ll have to wait until she’s a bit older before taking her out.”

“Ugh, how long do we have to wait?” Qin Feng pouted. “I wanna see the pandas with Yaya!”

“At least until after Yaya’s baisui—by then, the weather will be warmer, and we can take her out.”

“Baisui?! That long?!” Qin Feng pointed at himself in disbelief. “But I was already going to the zoo when I was three!”

His words made Yue Minghui and the others laugh. She flicked his forehead lightly. “Silly boy, baisui means the hundredth day—when Yaya turns 100 days old.”

Qin Feng scratched his head, confused. “Then why call it baisui? Shouldn’t it be baitian?”

Yue Minghui explained, “Because the hundredth day after someone passes away is also significant—that’s called baitian. So for babies, we call it baisui instead, meaning ‘a hundred years of life,’ for good luck.”

“Mom, then I don’t wanna go to the zoo this Sunday. I’ll wait until Yaya’s baisui and go with her!”

He dashed back to Yaya’s crib, holding her tiny hand. “Yaya, we’ll go see the pandas together, okay?”

“They’re super cute! But not as cute as you! Yaya’s the cutest!”

Leaning in, he whispered, “Yaya, I’ve saved up lots of pocket money. I’ll buy you a little panda backpack!”

Last time, he hadn’t even seen a real panda—just kids carrying panda backpacks. He’d been saving up to buy one for himself, but now he’d changed his mind.

Yaya would look even cuter wearing it.

[Xiao Feng is such a good brother.] Yaya waved her tiny fist.

Qin Feng’s eyes widened in amazement. He wasn’t scared at all—just fascinated, especially since Yaya was praising him.

But what she “said” next terrified him.

[Sigh… Such a good brother, but he got kidnapped by human traffickers.]

[When we go to the zoo, I’ll keep a close eye on him—no running off!]

[And no taking food from strangers! Traffickers love luring kids with treats and toys.]

[That trafficker was so cruel… When Xiao Feng tried to escape, they smothered him to death. Human traffickers are monsters!]

It wasn’t until they got home that Qin Feng finally snapped out of his daze. He swore to himself: No more running off. No taking food or toys from strangers.

Then he remembered—there was a man near his school who often offered kids snacks and promised fun toys. Was he a trafficker?

Qin Feng immediately told Yue Minghui and Qin Liping.

Alarmed, they called Yue Mingli without delay.

After leaving the military, Yue Mingli had become a police detective. He’d been frustrated—recent child disappearances in Guojing pointed to a trafficking ring, but leads were scarce.

“This is huge,” Yue Mingli said excitedly. “Xiao Feng just cracked this wide open.”

“Give that kid a reward!” he laughed. “Once I catch these scumbags, I’ll buy him a toy car!”

Before hanging up, Yue Minghui asked, “Second Brother, are you coming to Yaya’s xisān?”

Yue Mingli smacked his forehead. “Damn, I almost forgot with this case. I’ll try.”

…

In Guojing, newborns were traditionally bathed on their third day—a ritual called xisān, meant to cleanse impurities and invite blessings.

Though modern ceremonies were simpler, the tradition remained.

By noon, the Yue family had gathered—except for Li Yan.

Yue Mingde explained, “She’s not feeling well.”

“Big Brother, she’s not sick—she just didn’t want to come,” Yue Minghui said bluntly. “Good riddance. Last time, she ruined the mood.”

“Shh, don’t wake Yaya,” Wan Jiayin nudged her.

The baby was still asleep, surrounded by adoring relatives.

“Look how much she’s grown in just two days!” Wan Jiayin cooed. “Our Yaya gets prettier every time!”

Yue Guohuai, freshly discharged after medical tests (which only confirmed his heart condition), couldn’t take his eyes off her.

The doctor had said early detection saved his life—without it, a sudden attack could’ve been fatal.

“She’s waking up!”

Yaya stretched, yawned, and blinked awake—only to jolt at the crowd. But spotting her grandparents, she beamed, waving her fists.

[Grandpa! Grandma! I missed you!]

[Is Grandpa okay after his check-up? I was so worried!]

[I love Grandpa so much! He has to stay healthy!]

[But he looks good… If I keep making him happy, he’ll live to 100!]

“Yaya, Grandpa’s sweetheart…” Yue Guohuai’s eyes watered as he lifted her, nuzzling her cheek.

Knowing she’d be hungry, Yue Mingyuan prepared a bottle.

After feeding, Wan Jiayin checked the time—everything was ready for xisān, but Shen Zhiqiu’s parents still hadn’t arrived.

More family meant more blessings, but given how they treated Zhiqiu, their absence might be for the best.

“Dad, Mom, don’t wait for my father—”

Before Shen Zhiqiu could finish, the door burst open.

“Zhiqiu!”

She gasped. “Second Uncle?! Auntie?! Jiawen?! Xiaowu?!“