Rong Ling was very deep, unmoved. He countered, "Isn't your father in America?!"
The little guy's mouth immediately pouted, and he glared at Rong Ling with a huff. His black eyes looked at him resentfully.
His face showed no emotion, allowing the young child to gaze at him freely.
How could a little cub possibly compare to Rong Ling, a fox who had honed his skills to perfection? In no time at all, the young one was defeated.
"That's different!" he huffed and puffed, then lowered his eyes. Then he raised his head again, and asked with a stubborn air, "Uncle, did you have a dream a few days ago? Did you dream about a child who looked about the same as me, just about this tall!"
The little guy was getting impatient and measured his height with his hands.
Rong Ling was ruthless, plunging deep into the abyss. Therefore, he shook his head.
The little fellow was so disappointed, his small head drooped listlessly. His small ears, shoulders, and frame, all bundled up in a tiny pajamas, looked pitiful, like a defeated dog. Rong Ling wasn't a heartless person after all, his heart couldn't possibly be made of ice. He didn't say anything, but he walked over, reached out, and gently embraced the little fellow in his arms, offering silent comfort with his own warmth.
Let's not drag the children into this mess when we haven't even settled our own affairs.
That's how he thought!
The little guy sniffled, a bit heartbroken. He still felt that his feelings were right. He snuggled into Rong Ling's arms, hung his head low, and mumbled in a tiny voice: "I made an agreement with father, not to forget me after I wake up. My name is Lin Chengyou, it's Youyou, father and I made a pinky promise!"
Little House stretched out her small hand, gently holding onto Rong Ling's arm, and then gripped it tightly.
Rong Ling lowered her head and gently rubbed the little guy's head with her chin. For a moment, there was silence.
However, children's emotions are always like this, saying wind is wind and rain is rain. After a while, this matter is forgotten in the child's heart, and the child becomes happy again, fiddling with pulling over the small table and setting up dominoes on the bed. This is a time-consuming fire, maybe painstakingly spending an hour or even more time to erect each domino one by one, but pushing it down takes only a few minutes. Perhaps because the moment it is pushed down is too shocking, too magnificent, and too short, it can raise people's hearts high, make them excited, and therefore become addicted.
It's also hard for Rong Ling to put aside his busy business to spend time playing these time-consuming games with the little guy. In fact, this also shows that Rong Ling couldn't possibly be indifferent to this child!
In the evening, Yu Xu, wearing a mask, walked in hesitantly. If it weren't for the clothes he was wearing, Lin Meng might not have let him in.
"What? You caught a cold?!" Lin Meng felt a bit guilty. She couldn't catch Yu Xu's cold just because the little one was sick.
"No, no…" Yu Xu's voice was still full of energy, not like a patient at all. He said no, but didn't explain much, just nervously shook the bag in his hand. "I got you something good!"
"What the heck?!"
Yu Xu smiled and went straight to the boy's single room, while Lin Meng followed behind.
Yu Xu really sent a big gift this time, a pair of watches, which can also be called mother-and-child watches, one for the little guy and one for Lin Meng. These are not ordinary watches. Besides the basic function of a watch - displaying time - they also have other functions that high-end watches have, such as waterproof, calendar display, and compass functionality. Of course, these alone are not enough to be the reason why Yu Xu was so excited to give away the watches. What's more interesting is that with this pair of watches, Lin Meng and the little guy can know each other's location within a certain range. This is clearly a compensatory gift that Yu Xu made for this event.
"This thing is so precious!"
Lin Meng watched as Yu Xu unceremoniously put the watch on the little boy's small arm. She felt the gift was too heavy, it was almost like a tracking device secretly developed by some research institutions. Opening the watch face, there was a circular mirror surface with a blue dot blinking on it. This blue dot corresponded to the watch Lin Meng was holding in her hand.
Thus, if a child accidentally gets lost from Lin Meng in the future, they can follow the blue dot displayed on their watch to find each other.
It's just a small gift, please accept it!
Yu Xu, with his black mask covering his face, looked rather sleazy, like a gangster involved in some shady dealings. So when Yao Feicheng and Rong Ling walked in, Yao Feicheng didn't hesitate. He stepped forward and was about to knock Yu Xu down.
"What are you doing?!"
It wasn't that Yao Fei didn't recognize Yu Xu, but this guy was also someone who felt something was wrong with his whole body if he didn't move for a day. With so many older brothers, he only dared to be disrespectful to Yu Xu. Who asked the fourth and fifth brother to be close?
Yu Xu was agile, his back seemingly having eyes as he dodged with a flash. However, Yao Feiqian wasn't someone to be trifled with either. With a wave of his hand and a flick of his finger, he snatched the mask hanging from Yu Xu's ear. In an instant, Yu Xu's face was exposed under the fluorescent light.
Yao Feiqian widened his eyes, his mouth twitched and twitched again, finally bursting into a hearty laugh without any courtesy.
"Fourth Brother, did some woman scratch your face! That woman is too violent!"
Yu Xu's face at this moment was truly pitiful. His cheeks were likely punched, turning slightly purple, and his lips were cracked, as if he had been beaten up. Half his face looked like an overturned palette of paint, strangely comical in its appearance.
Suddenly, the face that made people blush just by looking at it turned into half a pig's head. No wonder Yu Xu covered his face with a mask.
Lin Meng's lips twitched as she weighed the watch Yu Xu had just given her. She felt she couldn't be too unprincipled, so she managed to hold back a smile. The little guy wasn't so polite though. He learned from his unscrupulous fifth uncle and laughed heartily, you could tell how happy he was.
Yu Xu glared fiercely at Yao Feiqian, gritted his teeth, reached into his pocket with one hand, touched his face with the other, and then pretended to be furious and asked: "Fifth brother, what did you just say? Say it again!"
"Yao Feiqian is reckless and immediately shouted, 'Let me say it a hundred more times, it's fine! Fourth brother, who scratched your face, you're too violent! Aren't you playing some inappropriate, adult games with torture?'
Yu Xu chuckled darkly.
Yao Feiqian glanced at the scene, instinctively hunched his shoulders and felt a chill on his neck.
Just then, Yu Xu took out his cell phone and waved it in front of Yao Feiqian's face. "Hey hey, don't blame me for being ruthless, it's really because you deserve it. My face was ruined by Xiao Qi, hey hey, what do you think Xiao Qi would do if he knew you compared him to a woman!"
Yao Feiqian's face had changed. Lin Meng was astonished to see Yao Feiqian, whose massive frame, unexpectedly trembled theatrically.
"Fourth Brother, I was wrong…"
Yao Feiqian immediately became disheartened and rushed towards Yu Xu, crying for mercy like a little woman. Just as he was about to get close to Yu Xu, he stretched out his hand and tried to snatch the phone from Yu Xu's hand. Yu Xu refused to give it up, and immediately punched and kicked Yao Feiqian. Yao Feiqian moved nimbly like a monkey, dodging left and right, stubbornly trying to grab back his phone...
The two of them were like they were in an action movie, luckily this was a private room, and luckily the room wasn't small, otherwise these two wouldn't have been able to fully unleash their fury.
"This is..." Lin Meng reached out and tugged on Rong Ling, being baffled by this dramatic scene.
Rong Ling glanced at the watch Lin Meng was holding, his eyes softening slightly. "This watch should be made by Xiao Qi. Xiao Qi likes to tinker with electronic products. He has a bit of a temper and once he gets into something, he'll lock himself away and won't let anyone disturb him. If anyone dares to bother him, he'll definitely beat them up. I guess Lao Si went to find Xiao Qi, and happened to catch Xiao Qi in the middle of his retreat, so he ended up getting beaten by Xiao Qi. Hehe..." Rong Ling suddenly smiled faintly. "Xiao Qi when he goes on a rampage is like a mad lion, not someone you want to mess with. Lao Wu is probably afraid that Xiao Qi will come after him for payback!"
Over there, the clash was intense, with fists flying back and forth. At first, it was hard to tell who was gaining the upper hand. However, as time went on, it became clear that Yao Fei was starting to struggle.
"Stop—stop—stop—"
Yao Feiqian suddenly retreated several steps, clasped his fists together, and pleaded with Yu Xu.
"Fourth Brother, I yield to your superiority, I yield to your superiority…"
Yu Xu was pleased, once again letting out an evil "hehe" laugh and shaking the phone in his hand that had already recorded Yao Feiqian's evidence of wrongdoing!
Yao Feiqian shivered and turned to Lin Meng. "Lin Meng, the martial world is treacherous, it seems there's no place for me here anymore. I have to go abroad to take refuge and avoid the danger. Let's part ways here. Green hills remain unchanged, and clear waters flow forever. We'll meet again someday!"
Lin Meng's mouth twitched, and she couldn't help but laugh.
"Youyou, Uncle Wu is now like a tiger fallen into disrepute, bullied by dogs. Things are tough right now, so I won't take you to dig for gold for the time being. Wait until later, when things improve, Uncle Wu will take you to dig for gold, drill for oil, grab beautiful women, seize land, and loot food..."
He said this and then ran away!
Lin Meng was taken aback, completely puzzled by what was happening!
"This…" Lin Meng turned to look at Rong Ling, looking troubled. "How can he just leave like that! That Xiao Qi… Should I go apologize to Xiao Qi on his behalf? After all, this happened because of me…"
"That's not true!" Rong Ling reached out and grabbed Lin Meng's hand, stopping her from chasing after Yao Feiqian. "Old Five had already booked a flight today. This time he came to say goodbye to you and Youyou. Don't believe his nonsense, this guy can talk people into believing anything, even the dead are alive!"
Lin Mengyu took a breath, and thinking about this Yao Feiqian again, suddenly found it quite interesting.
There, Yu Xu muttered under his breath, complaining: "Luckily this guy is fast, but wait, next time I'll definitely make him fall into my hands!"
Lin Meng couldn't help but laugh. The friendship between these brothers was truly quite peculiar!
This is probably the difference between men and women!
The little boy had been in the hospital for two days, discussing his discharge. The pediatrician was very responsible and said that it wasn't good for children to get shots frequently, that colds were best prevented, or you could just take some medicine. He did suggest a method, an enema using anti-inflammatory drugs and saline water, injected into the child's rectum, which he claimed was a good way to treat a cold. The little boy listened and wasn't happy. His two small hands instinctively covered his bottom, shaking his head like a tambourine, mumbling with a grumpy voice: "You're so mean, very mean!"
The doctor was amused!
A little boy darted to Lin Meng's side and hid behind her, poking his head out cautiously. His dark eyes stared nervously at the doctor, afraid he might pull down his pants and stick something in his butt.
Even children deserve respect!
"I don't want to catch a cold anymore, I want to exercise, to train, to have a strong body, no cold, no hospital!"
The little boy cried out, his face flushed red. He still guarded his little bottom with his hands. His small frame rubbed against Lin Meng's leg, very unwillingly.
"Be good, Dr. Li is just giving a suggestion, Yoyo shouldn't do that!" Lin Meng gently coaxed, she didn't expect the little one to react so strongly!
But the little guy was still very hostile! If anyone tried to pull down his pants, he would get angry with them!
Well... naturally, Mommy and Daddy are excluded!
After this little joke, the kid was discharged with great fanfare. It's said to be a grand departure because curious doctors and nurses would seemingly “accidentally” pass by them or glance at them from afar before turning and walking away. After all, the "most extravagant and wasteful" ward had been occupied, and the numerous comings and goings of those influential young masters like Duo Mu were enough to pique everyone's curiosity about the resident.
Although I couldn't guess the identities of Lin Meng and Xiao Youyou, seeing the woman's beauty and the young man's handsomeness, it makes one feel that they truly deserve to be staying in a first-class cabin!
Lin Meng naturally didn't know that because of this small commotion, a post on a certain forum that had been standing for over four years finally saw a different voice appear. —
Today, I think I saw Muxi... Her hair seems to have grown a bit longer, and there was also a handsome cool guy beside her. I don't know if it was really Muxi.
Below, each layer of the building read the same words:
Good evening!
When the migratory birds come, they bring you here!
When the birds fly away, did they take you with them too?!
Then when spring comes and winter goes this year, will the migratory birds still bring you back?
Mu Xi, where have you gone?!
We……are worried about you!
I…miss you too…
After several hours of inertia, the post suddenly became a sensation! Of course, that's all for later!
Here, Lin Meng, who knew nothing about this, originally wanted to refuse Rong Ling's kindness and take the little one home directly. But Rong Ling didn't give her the right to refuse, so he directly took the mother and child onto the car and drove away without saying a word. Lin Meng thought that those uncles had given the little one quite a few gifts, and with Rong Ling as a porter, it was also good, saving her from having to move them around. But as Rong Ling drove, the route seemed a bit wrong, not like going to Yue Companion District.
"You got it wrong!" she exclaimed, reminding him.
"Yes!" he replied, concise and powerful.
"The Yueban District isn't this way!"
"Don't go there!"
Lin Mengxin's heart skipped a beat, and she became flustered. Her thoughts jumbled as she wondered, "Could this man be taking her away right now?!" Thinking back to that day when he solemnly introduced his brothers one by one and then had the little ones call them uncle according to their seniority, she felt something was amiss. He acted as if he were introducing his own son out.
She's not sure anymore, did this man find out that Youyou is his son?!
I dare not ask!
So, it dragged on like this!
Because even if you asked him, this man might not admit it; even if he admitted it, now is not the time to reconcile!
"Where are you taking us?!" she asked, a hint of unease in her voice.
"Go see the person!"
She let out a sigh of relief, but— inexplicably—felt a twinge of disappointment.
Originally, it was just to meet someone!
The last car entered a private residential area, where the houses were neat and well-arranged, with a beautiful environment full of greenery. One after another, red brick and green tile buildings were stacked layer upon layer, so beautifully arranged that they didn't seem real, as if one had accidentally stepped into a scenic spot. It is rare to see such a tranquil and beautiful place in this city where every inch of land is valuable. The residents here must be extraordinary.
Rong Ling took Lin Meng and the little ones to see an old man.
The old man was wearing a white robe, his hair half-white. Though half of his head was graying, his complexion was rosy and he looked very spirited. Unlike other elderly people whose eyes were cloudy, his were jet black and sharp. When you met his gaze, you could feel an air of majesty. The old man's white attire made Lin Meng feel as if he had stepped into a martial arts movie. This old man was a master of the martial arts world. He stood calmly, sizing up every visitor who came to see him. With the restrained bearing of a master, he subtly observed each guest, and simultaneously, with his own demeanor, he effortlessly impressed them all.
Lin Meng felt a chill run down her spine under the old man's piercing gaze, but she still managed to greet him with a polite and confident smile.
Suddenly, a glint flashed in the old man's eyes!
Róng seemed not to feel the grandfather's pressure, pushing the little child who was following him out.
"Uncle Yan, it's this child!"
The little boy blinked curiously at the old man in front of him. Having seen many martial arts films abroad, the little boy had always yearned for martial arts. He felt that this old man looked like the headmaster of some sect he had seen in the movies!
"Hello, grandpa!"
Never mind, the little fellow first greeted him, then looked at Old Man Yan with bright eyes.
Mr. Yan nodded, finding the courage of this little guy quite admirable. It was rare to see such confidence in a young person seeking apprenticeship. Many young people had come to him before, intimidated by his presence. Today, three had arrived, all calm and composed - quite extraordinary!
Especially that woman, well, she's pretty good too!
Master Yan had already secretly calculated in his mind. He beckoned with his hand, motioning for the young boy to come over.
The little fellow walked over quite confidently, as if he were walking in his own home.
"Is Grandpa a martial arts master?!"
Before the old master could speak, the young boy looked up at him with wide eyes, eagerly asking.
Mr. Yan chuckled, amused by the little fellow. The fierce aura he had deliberately projected instantly dissipated. In a blink of an eye, he transformed into a kind and amiable old man, looking utterly harmless, with the air of an immortal Taoist, as if he were a master alchemist.
Come come come, let grandpa have a look!
Mr. Yan, with a kind smile, knelt down and reached out to touch the boy's legs, arms, waist, and torso. Finally, he gently patted the boy's legs with a slight force. The boy didn't understand what was going on, so he let the old man touch him randomly. When the old man patted him, the boy instinctively tensed his legs, straightened his back, and prevented himself from being knocked down by the old man's palm.
"Not bad, not bad!"
The old man beamed with delight, looking extremely pleased. He said to Rong Ling, "You're a smart kid, you didn't give me some shoddy fruit!"
Rong Ling laughed. "I'm sending over such a low-quality person, wouldn't you have to chase them away with a stick?"
The old man burst into laughter and scolded, "You rascal, don't fool me!"
Then, he stood up and patted the boy's head affectionately. "Alright, I'll take this child in despite the rules. Starting tomorrow, you can bring him over. You know the specific time and arrangements!"
Feng Ling nodded and motioned to the child, saying: "Youyou, don't forget to thank your master!"
The little fellow was smart, catching on immediately. He excitedly rushed toward Old Master Yan and shouted in a loud voice, "Thank you, Master!"
"Well." Even Old Master Yan had been affected.
Rong Ling then chatted softly with the old man for a few moments. Before leaving, she said, "I just got a bottle of qingchu women's red wine the other day. I'll bring it over to you tomorrow!"
Mr. Yan immediately became excited, smacked his lips, and confirmed: "It's really from the Qing dynasty?! That's over a hundred years old!"
Rong Ling took the little kid's hand and was about to leave.
Master Yen, though he initially intended to maintain his aloof demeanor and watch the others leave, immediately broke into a broad smile upon hearing about the fine wine and delicacies. He eagerly followed Rong Ling, repeatedly urging him, "Don't forget tomorrow, be sure to bring the wine…"
"Think about it, I still don't find it flavorful enough. I said again, 'Is that a wine jar or a bottle? You little rascal, don't keep anything hidden. If you have good wine, bring it all over! Don't be stingy!' "
He mumbled all the way, sending Rong Ling and his two companions to the car door before finally stopping. But even after they were all in the car, Mr. Yan still solemnly insisted that he must bring wine, otherwise, no wine, no master!
Lin Meng wasn't stupid either. Standing on the side, without needing Rong Ling to explain much, he could see the situation clearly. It was obvious that Rong Ling had brought someone here to pay respects as a disciple. Someone who could make Rong Ling this solemn and respectful must not be an ordinary person; they were definitely a "martial arts senior".
But just because of a bottle of wine, it could cause such a drastic change in that senior expert, from a revered master to an ordinary person. It's quite amusing. Lin Meng had heard before that these experts often had some unusual habits. This expert must be fond of good wine, of course! Naturally, it would have to be a rare and exceptional bottle!
"Just now, that old Master Yan is a master of the martial arts world with extraordinary skills. He has once guided many national martial arts championship winners. With him, Youyou learns well and will surely achieve something remarkable in the future." Rong Ling explained in a low voice, then added: "Master Yan celebrated his 70th birthday two years ago and had already stated that he was no longer accepting disciples. This time, he accepted Youyou as a student, which is considered breaking the rules. Youyou is now also considered Master Yan's closed-door disciple!"
Lin Meng felt touched in her heart. If Rong Ling said this, he must have made a lot of effort to persuade the old man to take Yuyu in. When did he start working on this? It definitely wasn't too long ago, probably just these few days. This man always does things like that; he never says anything and only waits until everything is settled before pulling someone over and announcing the results.
It seems like one always does more than they say!
He's not the kind of person who would indulge in such flowery rhetoric or make promises lightly.
"You're thoughtful!" she chuckled softly, her eyes gazing at him with warmth and tenderness.
The man before them was still as cold and aloof as ever, seeming unapproachable and heartless. Yet, despite his icy demeanor, he did more for others than anyone else. It was precisely because of this that so many brothers followed him with genuine loyalty, calling him "Big Brother"!
"Uncle, is Master even more powerful than you?!"
The little guy was still a bit excited, his cheeks were flushed. But even though he was small, the little one also knew how to compare.
Rongsling did not reply.
The little boy, fearing that Rong Ling might misunderstand him and think he thought he was inferior to his master, hurriedly opened his mouth and added: "Actually, I want to learn from Uncle the most."
Then he looked at him with wide, pleading eyes like a well-behaved puppy.
Rong Ling made room with one hand, gently stroking the little guy's face, a touch of softness appearing at the corner of his mouth. "Uncle is busy and has no time to teach you. You should listen to your master and learn well. When uncle has free time, I will check your homework. You must study hard. If uncle checks your martial arts and you don't pass, uncle will punish you."
"Hee hee, I wouldn't let you punish me!" The little guy happily rolled in Lin Meng's arms.
This is so great, I get to have a wonderful master and often see my uncle.
"Uncle, come play at my house!" The little boy puffed out his chest like a grown-up and proudly raised his chin. "I told Mommy to make you something delicious. Mommy's cooking is the best!"
Rong Ling turned her head to glance at Lin Meng, her eyes, tinged with ice, held a hint of curiosity and unspoken questioning.
Lin Meng's ears turned a little red, but she still continued the little guy's words and invited, "Welcome to come play, I...I'll make you something delicious!"
Then, she stuck out her tongue playfully, looking a little embarrassed.
Rong Ling's eyes flashed, and her body warmed slightly, but she turned her head away, looking straight ahead with a serious expression.
Afterwards, the car didn't head towards the apartment complex at night, but instead went to Dafeng Kindergarten. This man seemed determined to give the little one a complete makeover from head to toe. A person of his stature would naturally be picked up by the headmaster himself.
Dayu Kindergarten is one of the top kindergartens in City B. Lin Meng had heard a little about it when she was inquiring about kindergartens before.
Han Gaozu Liu Bang once said, "A great wind rises and clouds fly high, might pervades the country and returns to one's hometown..." The pride of a founding emperor, generation after generation, appears on paper. The two characters "great wind" originated from here. It also shows the immense influence of Dafeng Kindergarten! Children who enter such a kindergarten usually come from wealthy families, or their children have already shown extraordinary talent at a young age. In short, Dafeng Kindergarten is like a royal kindergarten. There are noble princes and the most excellent tutors. Which parent in City B doesn't want their child to go to Dafeng? But Dafeng isn't easy to get into.
Lin Meng didn't choose Dafeng at first because one, it was far from where she lived and not as convenient as Biyang Kindergarten; two, her child was already smart enough. Lin Meng didn't want him to become a so-called "elite" at such a young age, rooted in learning and comparison. She hoped he could learn some bright spots from children who might not be as academically gifted as him, and also understand what "equality, mutual assistance, and love" mean!
Well, Lin Meng always felt that children from wealthy families were more delicate, as if they couldn't even be touched. Unlike the tough and resilient children from ordinary families. The little boy loved to play and roughhouse, and Lin Meng didn't want to hold him back too much, because this was simply a natural aspect of a child's innocent and carefree nature. But when the little boy wanted to play with children from wealthy families, for example, rolling around on the ground or playing wrestling, it seemed like it wouldn't work!
When Rong Ling was talking to the principal, Lin Meng had the impulse to refuse. But as soon as she saw the man's cold and stern face, and his confident and nonchalant demeanor, as if everything was already under control in his mind, she didn't speak up. Instead, she silently let the man make the arrangements.
Thus, the little one quickly became a member of Big Wind Kindergarten's small class.
As expected, once in the car, the man explained: "From now on, Youyou will come here to play every morning until after her afternoon nap, then go to Master Yan's place to learn martial arts. This kindergarten has the best quality teaching in the whole city, with dedicated foreign language teachers. Don't let Youyou's English become rusty either. Plus, she can learn some French or Spanish, or something like that. Children have the strongest language learning ability. They often learn without realizing it while playing, with no pressure or burden. So don't let your child miss this time. Also, the security measures of this kindergarten are very good, so you basically don't have to worry about anything happening like bloodbaths in kindergartens. Recently, many other kindergartens across the country have had incidents where children were killed. It's quite unsettling. With your little one staying here, you can rest assured."
Indeed, this man had thought everything through.
"I'm afraid Youyou will feel restrained!" Lin Meng bit her lip and touched the little guy's ears, which had always been standing tall as he listened to the adults talk. "The children here are probably more pampered, I'm a little worried that the little one won't be able to play well! As you know, nowadays adults are almost all like children, very precious, especially the children of these families, they are probably all a bit spoiled, and..."
Lin hesitated for a moment, somewhat unsure.
Rong Lingyi tapped the steering wheel, still looking straight ahead, but said, "Go on, I'm listening. School is a big deal for a child. If you think there's anything unreasonable, it's better to say it sooner rather than later!"
Lin Meng hummed in response, a relieved smile appearing on her face. She said cheerfully, "Children from wealthy families sometimes have an air of privilege and arrogance that can easily hurt others. Yoyo is still young, and I don't want him to experience this. Besides..." she frowned slightly. "From what Sun Fei told me, the relationships between those children's parents are very complicated, so the children are also prone to forming cliques. So..."
Róng Líng raised an eyebrow. "Just these?!"
His tone didn't seem to think much of it. Lin Meng felt disrespected, her face flushed slightly, and she said in a soft voice: "What do you mean by just these? These are enough!"
Rong Ling stopped the car, right at a red light.
He turned his head and looked at Lin Meng, a hint of playfulness in his voice. "Look at these kindergartens, which one doesn't have cliques?! To gather together is human nature. You're overthinking it. Just go with the flow! As for the children learning wealthy airs from their parents, you don't need to worry too much. Every thing has two sides. You see its negative side, but you forget that it also has a positive side."
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Lin Meng was a little surprised. Apparently, Rong Ling's thoughts were completely different from hers. Because of their different experiences, their perspectives on problems would naturally be different. Lin Meng thought for a moment and felt that what Rong Ling said seemed reasonable. Let me know if you have any other text you'd like me to translate!
"Whether you admit it or not," Rong Ling continued, "the people and environment you were exposed to as a child will definitely have a great influence on your future life. I know you want this child to grow up happily like ordinary people and integrate into ordinary people's lives, but Lin Meng, the path this child is destined to walk is extraordinary!"
After saying that, he gave Lin Meng a deep look.
Lin Meng was momentarily flustered, feeling as if Rong Ling's gaze seemed to pierce right through her. The depth of meaning in his eyes was something she dared not even contemplate.
At this time, the traffic lights changed, Rong Ling started the car again, and continued in a low voice: "Since he has the conditions now, he can easily play his way up while learning. Why not let him? It's better than having him catch up with others desperately after he grows up, suffer hardships, and only then surpass them! You don't have to worry too much either. You know your own son, he is a person who doesn't mind taking losses! He also knows his limits, so even if he gets into trouble, I'll protect him!"
Lin Meng fell silent. She had been persuaded by Rong Ling!
This man is far smarter than her. He probably has already thought of everything, while she's being needlessly anxious! But——"Fighting tooth and nail to catch up with others, enduring hardship until you surpass them", why does this phrase make her think of the man?!
Four years ago, Miao Qing said that men had achieved their current status by paying unimaginable effort, so she couldn't hold him back and let his efforts go to waste.
Didn't this man also used to struggle so hard, enduring all sorts of hardship?!
Her heart ached, both bittersweet and tender. Her nose tingled with the same sensation, and tears welled up in her eyes uncontrollably—she felt so much sympathy for this man!
"Rong Ling!" she snorted. "Has anyone ever told you how great you are?!"
There was something different in her voice, which caused him to turn his head and glance at her. He then frowned slightly. He didn't understand what was going on! Even if he hadn't said something to her liking, there was no need to cry, was there?!
He furrowed his brows deeply, gripping the steering wheel tighter.
"You..." He paused. "If you insist on sending the little one to Biyang, I won't stop you, after all, he is your son. But Da Feng is truly his best choice!"
He's obviously thinking in the wrong direction!
Lin Meng pouted and smiled, and the trace of sadness that had just risen in her heart also vanished like smoke. "It's not what you think!"
What on earth is this man thinking?!
His brow furrowed even deeper, not this one, then which one?!
"Róng Líng!" She leaned in slowly, carefully holding the little one in her arms. "Has anyone ever told you how wonderful you are?!"
That face was almost touching his cheek. It was so close, so close that if he just turned his head, he could easily kiss her!
She smiled, showing off a dazzling row of teeth, flaunting her good mood!
He saw it, and his eyebrows naturally relaxed. He glanced away and continued to stare ahead, ignoring her.
"Do you?" she hummed, her eyes lingering on his face. This man was acutely sensitive, able to feel her gaze even without looking at her.
He said nothing, perhaps out of disdain, perhaps embarrassment, or maybe he just didn't have anything to say.
Lin Meng smiled, watching him with amusement. Her captivating eyes radiated a burning gaze, like spiderwebs, slowly trapping him little by little.
"Rong Ling, I think you're amazing!" she said in a sweet voice.
A faint tremor ran through the tendons on the back of his hand, but his face remained impassive, as if he hadn't heard a word.
She licked her rosy lips and continued to hum softly. "So listen carefully, I'll say it again, Rong Ling, I think you're amazing!"
"I think you're awesome too~" The little one imitated Lin Meng's tone, humming softly and sweetly, but no matter how you listened, it sounded so milky and childish!
Rong Ling's lips moved slightly, pursed tightly.
Then the little boy let out a cry of amazement, like he had discovered a new continent, his laughter threatening to burst through the car roof.
"Hehehe… Mommy, mommy, look, Uncle's face is red, red!"
The little guy was still afraid his mommy hadn't noticed, so he leaned closer and stretched out his soft little hand to touch Rong Ling's cheek. Near his ear, there was a faint, very faint red mark. The man's wheat-colored skin was already dark, easily covering up this faint redness. If it weren't for the little guy's sharp eyes, Lin Meng would have missed it too.
Rong Ling was suddenly pointed out by the little kid, and she became a bit angry and embarrassed. She turned her head and shouted at the two of them: "Sit down for both of you, don't move around, we are driving!"
Lin Meng shrunk her shoulders and obediently stepped back, settling her bottom on the seat. The little one also meekly retracted his hand, curling up like a ball in Mommy's arms. However, huddled together, face to face, black eyes meeting black eyes, with such a swirling glance, they could naturally communicate silently. Then, the two, like cunning foxes who had succeeded in their schemes, would occasionally turn their heads to look at Rong Ling together, then cover their mouths and giggle mischievously!
Rong Ling really had the urge to park his car, slam the door and walk away, but in the end, he didn't. He just acted as a hapless clown all the way, providing amusement for these two!
The punchline is so low!
Rong Ling helplessly muttered to herself!
But listening to those giggles, I couldn't help but feel—they weren't actually that grating!
Getting out of the car again, they stopped in front of a beautiful building. The surrounding environment was just as lovely as Old Master Yan's place. Having seen two such neighborhoods in one day, Lin Meng couldn't help but sigh with admiration. This was definitely luxury only the wealthy could afford! At the same time, she was also curious, what kind of person would Rong Ling bring her to meet this time?
This time, no one came to greet them. Instead, Rong Ling took out his room card, swiped it at the door, and then brought them in. After getting off the car and entering the house, there was still no one. Lin Meng was a little puzzled and turned to look at Rong Ling. Rong Ling reached out and pushed the little kid.
"Youyou, go and see if there are any other people in the house?"
Xiao Youyou, like a soldier receiving orders from a general, excitedly shouted "Yes!" and then ran out with joy. As she ran, she called out, "Is anyone there... Is anyone there...?"
Actually, wouldn't Rong Ling know if there was anyone in this house?! His house, who would dare to break in?!
Lin Meng was smiling as she watched the little guy bouncing and running away. The little one's head bobbed like a small animal, it was heartwarming to see. Just then, an arm quietly wrapped around her waist, and a large hand gently squeezed her side. Immediately, a slight current ran through her, she sensitively flinched and turned her head to look at him in confusion. Looking into his deep eyes, the color that appeared was familiar black - the kind of black that was mesmerizing, thrilling, made her whole body heat up during intimacy, yet also left her feeling a little unsure what to do!
"How about staying here tonight?!"
He leaned in, bowing his head slightly, and brushed a kiss against her ear. Her face instantly flushed, and she pushed him back with a startled hand, turning to look at the child.
“He can’t see that!” The man’s hot breath blew onto her face, little by little.
Lin Meng also reacted now, the man was clearly prepared.
She hesitated a little. "Since I've already been discharged, it doesn't seem right to not go back!"
Ruan Chengyi must have sent people to investigate her, otherwise he wouldn't have so readily pointed out that she sent the little one to kindergarten and then martial arts. She was a bit afraid that things would be exposed, and that her three sons would find out, and then they would go crazy!
"What's wrong with that?!" Rong Ling became unhappy, his face darkening. "You care about them more than I do!"
This is serious dissatisfaction!
Lin Meng blushed with shame. Thinking about everything the man had done today, she slowly nodded her head in agreement.
Well, those three sons don't seem to care for her anyway, so let them be. She doesn't need to please them and become a "good wife and mother" just for them!
Rong Ling's face immediately improved.
"Why don't you cook me dinner later!" He began to crave the little boy's words, "Mommy's cooking is the best!"
He lowered his head and began to gently bite her ear.
"Hey, Yoyo might see this!"
She pushed him away, covering her ears with a small hand in a slightly embarrassed way. Then she hurried forward a few steps to get away from him.
Rong Ling looked at her from behind, slowly pulling open a wicked smile. No rush, after all, this woman was his tonight!
The little guy's adaptability was incredibly strong. When Lin Meng told the little guy that he would be staying here tonight, he didn't throw a tantrum, but instead happily started exploring the house, holding onto Rong Ling's hand. This two-story building was enough for the little guy to explore for a while, satisfying his curiosity.
Lin Meng had listed a few dishes and called Rong Ling. Less than half an hour later, someone delivered all the ingredients she needed. It was incredibly efficient.
Lin Meng didn't know who had lived in this small building before, but just from the sink, she could tell that the kitchen was rarely used. She even suspected it had never been used at all. The refrigerator was only stocked with two things: beer and mineral water. These were the kinds of things someone who wasn't really taking care of their home would keep on hand for a long time.
The kitchen was equipped with brand new appliances, spotlessly clean without a speck of dust. Lin Meng couldn't help but suspect that someone had thoroughly cleaned it beforehand. She rummaged through the kitchen and found a kettle first. After boiling water, she planned to wash all the pots and pans. While fiddling around in the kitchen, she even discovered some utensils, such as frying pans and even chopsticks, still bearing unopened labels. Her face darkened momentarily before brightening up again.
The kitchen has always been a woman's domain. The utensils here are so new, some even appear to be still in their packaging, don't they? Isn't that proof that there haven't been many women here before?
This is enough to make her happy!
Later, when smoke started rising from the kitchen, she took advantage of the cooking to slip out. As soon as she did, she saw the two men, big and small, sprawled on the living room floor without a care for their dirtiness, having just kicked off their shoes. Before them lay dominoes, small and numerous, arranged like stars in a pattern. It seemed that their passion for dominoes had followed them from the hospital to here.
"...Be gentle..."
Sometimes, one could still hear the little ones' hushed and anxious voices, carefully moving as if afraid to disturb the dominoes. The man, at this moment, was like a big child, lying beside the little one without a shred of pretense, following the little one's instructions and placing the dominoes where they wanted them. Sometimes, their heads could even touch, two dark clumps, intimately close as if they had become one entity.
This scene is a bit touching.
Lin Meng touched his chest, which was filled with warmth and emotion.
The kitchen was filled with the aroma of cooking rice, while in the living room, a man and his child played together. Just the three of them, they could make a home...
She smiled foolishly, but in her heart, she was resolute: to revitalize the three Ruan brothers as soon as possible, leading the company toward a bright future. Then, she took out the divorce agreement that her grandfather had already signed, then divorced, then left the Ruan family, then...
The corner of her lips curved up, and the corners of her eyes gradually became more alluring.
The man seemed to notice her gaze and turned his head precisely towards the kitchen door. She raised her hand, arrogantly waving a wok she was using to stir-fry vegetables at the man, sticking out her tongue. Her beautiful blue silk hair swung with the movement, flashing in an instant of captivating allure before she gracefully disappeared into the kitchen.
The fire in a man's heart, it was being fanned to life. His deep, dark eyes were fixed intently on the now empty kitchen doorway, as if the woman's figure was still lingering there.
"Uncle, it's your turn..."
The little guy pushed Rong Ling, and he finally looked away. But in his heart, he muttered fiercely, thinking to himself that tonight he absolutely couldn't be polite to that woman!
Thus, the man with this thought in his heart waited anxiously for nightfall. After dinner and when it was finally dark, Lin Meng had even finished cleaning the kitchen, but Rong Ling found that things were still not right. The problem lay with him—the young lad!
The little guy must have been well-cared for in the hospital, or maybe he had just successfully fought off a bout of influenza. He was truly lively and energetic. Since Rong Ling said he would be staying here too today, the little guy immediately transformed into a non-stop little monster, "roaring" with excitement. Time ticked by, but the little guy wasn't tired at all. He kept his bright black eyes wide open, staring intently at Rong Ling with an air of high spirits.
Shouldn't he be asleep?!
Rong Ling patiently watched the clock's minute hand finally complete a perfect circle, allowing the hour hand to graze eight o'clock. He casually mentioned it. Lin Meng glanced down at the watch she had just gotten. Indeed, it was eight o'clock. The little one should be asleep now.
"Yoyo, it's time to go to sleep!" Lin Meng called out to the little one as usual. Rong Ling was very pleased with this attitude when he heard it.
The little guy immediately tilted his chin up at a 45-degree angle, pouted his soft little mouth, and stared at Lin Meng with innocent big eyes, looking pitiful.
"Mommy..."
His soft, tender cry melted Lin Meng's heart.
"Mommy, can we play for a little while longer? Youyou isn't tired yet. Let's just play for a little while..."
Such a child, who wouldn't feel pity upon seeing him. Lin Meng is the child's mother, naturally she thought that sleeping a few more minutes or a few less minutes didn't matter much. Plus, the situation was a bit special today, the little guy was rarely so happy playing, Rong Ling was also here, and Lin Meng privately hoped that the little one could play with Rong Ling for a while longer, so she nodded in agreement.
Róng Lǐng's heart stirred a little, but the young boy's soft, boneless fingers as they touched his large hand, made him surrender without resistance. Perhaps, it was the gentle night air of this evening that prevented him from remaining cold and aloof.
The little guy's "in a while" kept getting stretched out longer and longer. At first, Rong Ling would secretly peek at his watch. But then, seeing the little guy fight harder and harder, he gritted his teeth and muttered to himself: You little rascal, your old man used to be able to fight tooth and nail with the enemy for days and nights, yet you can't even beat you!
Once she had this thought, all the other thoughts lingering in Rong Ling's mind disappeared. Then, she focused all her attention on playing with the little one. The little one was very excited and had a great time, already forgetting everything else. Until after more than an hour of setting up a powerful domino lineup that collapsed gracefully with a crisp sound and fell down in a colorful manner, the little one jumped up and patted his palms happily. After mumbling "sleepy," he snuggled into Rong Ling's arms, closed his eyes, and fell asleep, his small body softening and almost sliding to the ground. Fortunately, Rong Ling reacted quickly, scooping up the little one before he could kiss the floor.
In my arms, the little one has already fallen asleep peacefully. Their little face is flushed from playing, like a little angel. Who would have thought that before this, the little one was running around wild like a little monkey!
"What a kid!"
Rong Ling shook his head and said, "To sleep like that, carefree and worry-free, is only possible for a child."
"Let me hold him, you must be tired too!"
Lin Meng reached out to hug the little guy. Bringing up a child is actually very tiring, it's not as easy as people imagine. You might find that taking care of a child for half a day could be more tiring than working a whole day. Lin Meng has been there, done that, so she naturally knows how hard it can be. Today, Rong Ling had played with the little guy all night, it must have been exhausting.
“It’s fine!” Rong Ling gently refused, the little guy was just this light, not tiring at all. Holding the child, Lin Meng went ahead to turn on the lights for Rong Ling, who followed closely behind. The bed had been made by Lin Meng earlier while Rong Ling and the child were busy playing. Now, they just needed to put the child down.
Rong Ling carefully helped the little one take off his socks, shirt, and pants. Lin Meng went into the bathroom to fetch a basin of hot water for the little one. He gently wiped the little one's face, hands, and feet. The little one was sound asleep, with a slight smile on his lips. He mumbled in his sleep, as if dreaming something interesting, and let out a giggle that was a bit abrupt. A dribble of saliva escaped from his mouth. Lin Meng couldn't help but steal a glance and chuckle. Even Rong Ling's face showed a hint of surprise. Although he had interacted with children before, this kind of scene was the first time he had witnessed.
Lin Meng wrung out the hot towel and carefully wiped the drool off the little one's face. The little one smacked his lips, moved his tiny hands slightly, then continued to sleep soundly with his mouth open, revealing two cute little incisors.
Lin Meng smiled, put away the towel and basin, and went into the bathroom. While she was hesitating whether to find a piece of clothing to take a shower, the man followed closely behind him, his big hand immediately embraced her, his hot body pressed against hers. The man's action of holding her in his arms from behind hinted at desire so clearly!
"Get out!" she whispered, her face flushed, her small hand immediately grabbing his wandering hand, stopping it from advancing towards her soft bosom.
"Don't stay here, go to another room!"
She had known all along that there was no escaping tonight!
The man chuckled, his laughter laced with a teasing intimacy. This man only smiled so freely and readily when driven by lust. Even then, his smile always held a sinister, devilish edge!
He strained slightly, turning her from his arms and without a word, pressed his lips heavily to hers. His kiss was burning, rough, with a bestial recklessness, as if he couldn't contain himself, as if he had been suppressing it for this moment for far too long. Therefore, when he kissed, it was so unrestrained, so oblivious.
She thought, it was just a kiss. Let this man taste the sweetness first. So she shyly blinked her eyelashes and closed her eyes slightly, gently accepting the man's kiss. The man pushed open her lips and entered deeply, his movements were fierce and violent, with a kind of ferociousness like a gust of wind sweeping through fallen leaves.
She was kissed until her head felt slightly dizzy, and her body softened involuntarily.
In the cool autumn night, the room was comfortable thanks to the air conditioner. Lin Meng had taken off her jacket early on, leaving only a thin blouse on her body. The man's large hand, dry yet scorching hot, gently lifted her blouse and slipped under her clothes. The hem of her blouse rose with each stroke of the man's touch, revealing more and more skin until it finally reached that breathtakingly high and soft peak, at which point he paused slightly.
She panted softly, her cheeks flushed like the fiery sunset. Her fair skin, adorned with this redness, shone brighter than any gem!
He let out a rough gasp, roughly kneading her chest. His hot lips grew even more savagely possessive as he kissed her.
She felt as if her soul had left her body, floating light and airy. She couldn't touch or grasp it; all she could feel were the man's hands and kisses, hot and burning, as if they would drown her.
As she was being roughly pulled apart by the man, her bra undone and her white softness exposed, a terrifying swallowing sound erupted from his throat. He swept her up in a quick movement, carrying her outside. Only then did she realize something was wrong. Thinking of her son lying on the bed, she tried to hide but it was too late. Luckily, the little boy slept soundly and didn't notice his mother being carried away by the man half-dressed.
As before, in the same way Lin Meng had prayed, the man entered the room across from them, away from the little one, and closed the door. After gently laying her on the bed, he was so eager, he didn't even have time to remove his clothes, directly climbing on top of her, trapping her beneath him with kisses that rained down upon her. The tenderness at that moment felt like it would drown her.
"Help me out!"
He murmured in a low voice, grabbed her hand, and placed it on his belt. Then he lowered his head, kissing her lips, cheeks, and neck without pausing for a moment, seizing every precious second. Her hands were shaking slightly from the kisses, but she still trembled as she listened to him, trying her best to undo his belt. Unable to see, she could only fumble blindly, and sometimes her small hand would brush against his stomach, the very source of his desire. This accidental touch made him moan softly several times, which caused her face to flush and her heart to race.
Finally unbuckling her belt, she felt a wave of relief. The man murmured for her to continue, and she could only bear the groan in her heart, helping him take off his pants. And then, by accident, she touched it. The hot, hard object made her heart skip a beat!
His breath suddenly grew heavy, a drastic change she was highly sensitive to. She felt a little scared and her small hand instinctively retreated, but the man’s powerful palm reached out and grabbed her, forcefully pressing her down there.
"Ugh..."
She hummed softly, her face flushed with embarrassment, and her whole body felt like it was shrinking inward.
The man slightly tilted his head back, a breath of hot air almost melting her away from his mouth. He enjoyed it as he narrowed his eyes. The light gave him an even more alluring charm. This moment, the man was so handsome that it was frightening, Lin Meng felt her heart being pulled by this pure masculine side of him. The scent a man exudes when moved was even more stimulating to her hormones, making her dizzy and out of control. She just let herself go limply, allowing the man to have his way!
When the man released himself, the expression on his face, a mixture of pain and pleasure, was puzzling to her. His animalistic growls, long, labored breaths, beads of sweat, and messy hair all drew her into a surreal world. In that world, even the air seemed to carry the scent of the man!
"Good boy, good boy, you're so good...so good..."
The man seemed to be filled with ecstasy, delight, comfort, and ease as he spoke, his words honeyed and sweet. Only in bed could this man, who was known for his precious use of words and aloof demeanor, become so gentle and affectionate.
This must be a compliment, right?!
She blushed, her heart filled with warmth and sweetness!
This night, he was extremely gentle, as if to make up for his previous roughness. She was tossed and turned again and again, walking in circles through the heavenly paradise, then her vision went white, she could no longer hold on, and she fell into a sweet cloud of cotton candy-like softness. She drifted with the clouds, swaying with them, yet she wasn't afraid of getting lost because she could feel his breath beside her, always by her side!
The next morning, she was woken up by him.
“Here’s your keycard for the place. Just swipe it to get in. If you need anything, just call that same number from yesterday and someone will bring it up.”
She had just woken up, although her brain received his words, it was still muddled and couldn't make sense of them. So she looked at him with confusion.
He lowered his head and gently nipped at her cute little nose. It was a light touch, leaving no mark, yet it sent a tingling sensation through her heart.
She blinked, her eyelashes brushing against her pretty eyeballs before her mind seemed to clear a little. Her easily embarrassed nature made her cheeks flush slightly uncontrollably.
“What’s this all about?” she asked softly. Her voice was a little raspy from last night’s exertions. Her languid tone made her seem as alluring as a Persian cat.
Thus, he drew her closer!
"I'm definitely coming back here every weekend!" That wasn't a suggestion.
"Didn't you want to marry me? Then I'll give you a chance, let you get closer to me. That's better than racking your brain trying to find me, right?"
He quipped.
She was embarrassed and thought to herself, "What does it mean that she wants to marry him? She keeps bringing it up! Is he so sure that she'll only marry him?"
The bashful side of a woman's nature made her inwardly scoff at his blunt, masculine remarks. But with a thought, she pursed her lips, suppressing a smile as she took the room key from his hand.
Back then, in the early morning dew-kissed air, bathed in the soft sunlight, she was naked, held close in his embrace. In her hand, she clutched the house key, a symbol of home, and with a touch of sweetness, believed that happiness was just so very near… |
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