Suddenly, I didn't know what to say, and my mind went blank.
In the silence, I heard Gong Xinyu's mother say to me again: "Mr. Chen, can you hear me? Hello"
Only then did I come to my senses and said, "Yes, I can hear you."
"Is it convenient for you?"
"No problem, but" I paused and said, "Are you and your husband sure?"
"Yes, we are receiving treatment now."
I sighed heavily and said, "I hope you can be cured as soon as possible. I will go to celebrate your daughter's birthday right now."
"Okay, thank you Mr. Chen. When this crisis passes, our family will treat you to dinner."
"Yes, it will pass. Thank you for your hard work."
After hanging up the phone, I went to look for the cake shop, but at this time, not to mention the cake shop, even the supermarket was closed.
The whole city is like a ghost town, there are no private cars on the road, only ambulances and police cars.
Occasionally, there are a few delivery riders passing by on motorcycles.
I searched several streets but couldn't find a cake shop, and the supermarket was closed.
I had no choice but to buy some vegetables and cake ingredients, planning to make them myself.
I still remembered where Gong Xinyu’s child lived, so I grabbed the ingredients I bought and hurried there.
After knocking on the door, child Gong Xinyu opened the door for me soon.
Because I was wearing protective clothing, she didn't recognize me and tilted her head and asked me, "Who are you?"
"Last time your mother asked me to bring you food, and you gave me two pieces of bread and milk. Have you forgotten uncle?"
The little girl remembered it immediately and said happily: "I know, uncle, are my parents back?"
I didn't know how to explain it for a moment, so I was stunned for a moment before saying, "Your parents are still busy at work, and they can't come back for the time being."
"Ah? Didn't they say they would come back to celebrate my birthday with me today?" The little girl suddenly looked lonely.
"So your mother asked me to accompany you. Your parents are heroes. Our city needs them right now. Children Xinyu will understand, right?"
It could be seen that she was a little disappointed, but she still nodded: "Well, I know that mom and dad are going to save this crisis."
"Xinyu is so good. I heard from your mother that you are ten years old today, right?"
"Um."
"Would you like some birthday cake?"
"I think so!" the little girl said happily.
"How about uncle making a cake for you himself?"
"Okay, okay! But uncle, can you do it?"
"Well, of course it will, but it's definitely not as delicious as a cake shop."
"Then I want to try it too."
After spraying my whole body with alcohol, I entered her house with the ingredients.
But I didn't dare to take off the protective clothing. Although I didn't have any symptoms, I really couldn't tell. It was better to be safe.
I put on protective clothing and took the ingredients to the kitchen, and then started to learn how to operate on Douyin.
At the same time, I also cooked some vegetables.
Child Gong Xinyu ran to the kitchen door and asked me: "Uncle, can I see your face?"
I smiled and replied: "Okay, but you need to step back first."
"Why?" the little girl asked puzzledly.
"Because uncle is worried that he is infected so as not to pass it on to you."
"Oh." The little girl responded before retreating far away.
I took off my headgear and mask after closing the kitchen door. There was a piece of glass on the kitchen door through which I could see in.
Then I waved to her and shouted to her, "Did you see it?"
The little girl nodded her head and took a picture of me with her mobile phone.
Then I put on my protective clothing again, took out the alcohol I carried with me, and sprayed it in the air.
Then the door was opened, and the little girl came back to the door and said to me: "Uncle, there are so many red marks on your face, are you wearing a mask?"
It was nothing to me. When I went to the hospital and saw the nurses and doctors, it was even worse. Some of them even peeled off their skin.
I smiled and shook my head and said, "It's okay, it doesn't matter."
The little girl brought me another box of face wiping products and said to me: "Uncle, my mother said this medicine can remove the red marks on your face. Please wipe it."
This little girl is really very sensible, and I couldn't bear to refuse her, so I accepted her.
After she went out to do her homework, I continued to make food and carefully put the cake ingredients into the oven.
After an hour of hard work, the cake was finally finished, but it didn't look that beautiful and I don't know if it tasted good.
In order to celebrate this unforgettable birthday for her, I specially bought a zipper and stuck it on the cake.
After lighting the candles and turning off the lights, the little girl ran over and said excitedly: "Wow! It's really a cake!"
"Make a wish!"
The little girl immediately closed her eyes, clasped her hands together, and acquiesced to a wish, and then said: "The second wish, I hope my parents will come back soon."
After saying that, he blew out the candle in one breath.
After taking off the candles, I handed her the cutter and cut open the cake.
He took off a piece and said to her, "Do you want it to taste?"
The little girl immediately took a bite, nodded repeatedly, gave me a thumbs up, and said, "It's delicious, uncle, you can try it too."
I smiled and said, "I won't taste it. My uncle is still wearing protective clothing. You can eat it."
She suddenly said sadly: "I don't know how long it will take for this crisis to end."
"With heroes like your parents here, I believe you will get better soon."
She curled her lips again and said, "I miss them so much!"
"They will be back soon. If you keep persisting, we will all work hard together."
"Well, I can be obedient. I also learned how to wash clothes and cook."
"Really? Xinyu is too sensible."
"I can't let my parents worry about me. If uncle can see my parents, please help me tell them that I am fine and obedient."
My nose was sore again and my eyes were moist.
I am very sad, an indescribable emotion is pressing in my heart.
I also hope to get better soon, and I want to return to An Lan and Xiao Man.
After spending this unforgettable birthday with Gong Xinyu at her home, I planned to leave.
Before leaving, she also gave me a doll, saying it was her favorite.
I took the doll she gave me back to the car, took off the hat of the protective suit, and looked at my face in the mirror.
Suddenly, I felt confused and even started to feel scared.
If I were diagnosed like Gong Xinyu's parents, how sad would An Lan and Xiaoman be?
I dare not imagine that I want to leave here and go back to them.
But at this moment, an old man suddenly appeared next to my car door and he was waving to me.
I didn't bother to put on my hat, opened the car window and asked him, "Is something wrong? Old man."
"Young man, can you take me to the hospital?" After saying that, he started coughing.
My heart suddenly thumped, and I realized that I was not wearing a protective hat. I quickly grabbed the hat and put it on.
Then I asked him again: "What's wrong with you?"
"Don't worry, I'm not infected."
The old man covered his heart and said in great pain: "I have a heart attack, and now I can't get a taxi. Can you give me a ride?"
I hesitated for a moment and then said to him: "Get in the car."