Free Web NovelChapter 464: Chapter 225: Kids, Your Training Isn’t Enough (Part 1)
"In that case, I will be more attentive, I can’t let her fall into your brother’s hands. If something happens to her when you return, I wouldn’t be able to face you." Shangguan Ruolin knew the complexity of his own emotions, and the bitterness he felt was something only he understood. Gu Ningxuan entrusted him with the care of Su Jiameng, the very person he held affection for, naturally Ruolin didn’t want Gu Ningxuan to walk the same path as him and repeat the same mistakes.
"Ruolin, thank you for this great kindness." Gu Ningxuan knew that he currently had no power or influence, and Shangguan Ruolin’s willingness to help was due to their childhood friendship. It’s in adversity that true feelings are revealed, and a timely help in trouble is always more memorable than adding icing on the cake.
The two conversed a little more, and just before going offline, Gu Ningxuan suddenly said, "Ruolin, Miss Su is upright and straightforward by nature, if she offends you in any way, please don’t take it to heart. As for your brother’s matter, remain still for now."
"Why is that?" Shangguan Ruolin was puzzled. Without his intervention, Su Jiameng was just an ordinary woman and was bound to suffer. Gu Ningxuan appeared slow and inflexible, yet he was sensitive and meticulous in thought, clearly considering this point.
"As long as your brother doesn’t take the official route of the Military Department, he can’t harm Miss Su. Heh, don’t underestimate Miss Su, your brother’s methods probably aren’t enough to trouble her. I know you harbor resentment, secretly building your strength all along; there’s no need to expose it for this matter. Just watch for now, when things get out of control, then step in to help..."
Shangguan Ruolin was genuinely surprised, Gu Ningxuan was not only strong but also very shrewd. It’s just that he lived a simple life for many years, not good at understanding people’s minds. Now having left the Gu Family and experienced several turns of events, he was no longer the naïve youth from before; his acumen and strategies had also grown. His insight into Ruolin’s plan wasn’t surprising. What was surprising was the high regard he held for Su Jiameng!
Though his own brother didn’t have the best personality, he was very smart, and Su Jiameng, being just an ordinary woman, how could she scheme against him? Nonetheless, Gu Ningxuan’s words carried weight, and Shangguan Ruolin chose to believe them.
"I understand, I’ll act accordingly." Shangguan Ruolin replied, then both ended the communication.
Though he listened to Gu Ningxuan, Shangguan Ruolin didn’t dare to be negligent and kept an eye on Su Mansion. Su Jiameng knew nothing of these matters, her young son’s head wound healed quickly, and there wasn’t a trace of a scar.
Su Jiameng wasn’t concerned with her own appearance, but her son was barely five, the age when children start to care about looks, and a scar on his head might affect his mental health. After using some growth-accelerating green medicine, Huaifeng seemed lethargic these last two days...
The medicine did take effect; as the hair grew, it itched, but he couldn’t scratch it and had to endure it, eventually even affecting his spirits. To cover up the flaw, he specifically dug out a favorite old flat cap to cover his head.
Aside from this, the past couple of days were quite satisfying. What pleased him most was that the mother who he’d often not see for a month or two was finally staying at home! Seeing his mom at the dining table three days in a row made Huaifeng’s little heart flutter joyfully!
He must have woken up wrongly, otherwise how could it be that Mom would stay home for three straight days?
"Does Mom’s face have flowers growing on it, for Xiao Feng to look at me like this?" Seeing the surprised and delighted looks of the two little ones in the morning, Su Jiameng felt a mix of emotions. She truly had been too irresponsible these years, seriously neglecting the two buns.
With a natural gift for flattery since childhood, little bear Huaifeng sweetly said, "Of course there are no flowers on Mom’s face, but it’s prettier than flowers. Brother, don’t you agree?"
Having emerged from the shadows over the past couple of days, Huaixi nodded earnestly at his brother’s words.
"You cheeky monkey, your mouth’s been that sweet since young. Later on, you’ll be able to sweet-talk any girl you want, no problem!" Su Jiameng feigned displeasure, then turned to Huaixi, "Xiao Xi, you must discipline your younger brother well in the future, don’t let him deceive innocent girls everywhere."
Huaixi felt helpless, weren’t they too young to worry about such things?
Moreover, having a sweet mouth like his brother was quite nice; people took kindly to him, he was good-looking, and it’s normal for girls to like him, right? As Aunt Su Mo put it, in this appearance-oriented world, being good-looking gives you rights, and even if one’s temper is lousy, admirers still come in droves. So, a sweet mouth only makes people like his brother more.
Huaixi would love for others to like his brother; it was better than being disliked.
"Mm, I get it." Huaixi agreed readily, then continued to focus on breakfast.
Since the elders in the family were martial enthusiasts, the two young ones had begun their training early. Be it telekinesis or physical training, they started much earlier than their peers. Hard work always pays off; though they were young, their skills subtly reflected their mother’s elegance. Given time, when the buns grew into handsome young men, they would certainly be two geniuses.
Su Jiameng usually only guided them from the side, but for some reason, this time she decided to spar with the two children, "Don’t hold back; go all out and let Mom see your progress."
Alright, it wasn’t unprecedented for mother and sons to spar. Hadn’t there been years of tactical sparring between Su Jiameng and little bear Huaifeng, even if it always ended with the little bear getting a sound spanking?
"Mom..." Huaixi pursed his lips, his tender chubby face shifted from confusion to determination as he took a stance. (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)
