I just hope you are happy

Author: Liu Shuhong
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: One night, I suddenly heard my daughter's scream. Turning on the light, I saw her squatting on the small urinal, crying bitterly while covering her little hands, tears and snot streaming down her face. I was terrified and quickly got out of bed to clean up the scene. After careful analysis and understanding, it went something like this: My daughter got up to urinate, squatted down, and suddenly noticed a flickering light at the corner of the wall. She was very surprised and, half awake and half asleep, quietly reached out. To her surprise, the little light didn’t move. She slowly stretched out her thumb and index finger, afraid of startling the light, and then suddenly pinched it—she actually got it! It was the mosquito coil I had lit.
"Dad, is the hair under your armpits something you were born with?"
"No, sweetie, it grows later."
"When did it grow?"
"Probably around your teens. I forget the exact time."
"Does it hurt when it grows?"
"No, sweetie, it doesn’t hurt."
"Does it itch?"
"No."
"Is it warm?"
"No."
"Is it cold?"
"No."
"Does it bother you every day with all that hair?"
"Not at all."
"Do you have any other questions?"
"No, I should get up. I’ll be late again soon."
"Why isn’t it bothering you?"
"It’s so uncomfortable, rubbing against your arm every day."
"It really doesn’t bother me. When you grow up, you’ll have it too, and then you’ll know it doesn’t bother you either."
"Okay, are your questions all done?"
"All done. My questions are over too."
"Sweetie, you can be an entertainment reporter."
"Really?"
"Of course. You’ll be a great entertainment reporter."
My daughter was very happy and proud. I wasn’t just praising her—I truly believe many abilities are innate, and all it takes is a little encouragement. For example, being an entertainment reporter—anyone can do it once they’re inspired, and suddenly they’ll know how.
This book is the second in Liu Shuhong’s "Growth Series" and a sequel to You’re Not Just Hopeful I’m Happy. A father records his young daughter’s growth journey with humorous and lively language. Ranyan is smart, mischievous, and full of curiosity about the world. She loves asking "why" about everything, and her actions sometimes leave people speechless or even annoying, but this adorable little girl is loved by everyone. The book reflects a father’s thoughts on a child’s education, growth, and the social environment. The language is simple yet humorous, sometimes making readers laugh out loud and other times prompting deep reflection.