I Bacame the Mother of His Child-Chapter 121: Encounter with the Ultimate

What else could be the reason for such a child’s bullying behavior? It was simply because he had someone to rely on at his back. Earlier, Guo Cuiping had not heard the conversation between the children clearly, but she had heard it distinctly now. It must be a product of Guo Cuiping’s overindulgence, and Zhao Nan, fearing his stepmother Guo Cuiping, must have been bullied by the little devil Shi Tao for a while.

Shi Tao stared at the gentle-faced Xu Xiuxiu hesitantly and after a moment was finally won over by her kindness, "I said it, Auntie, will you hit me?" This auntie looked so gentle, she probably wouldn’t hit or scold people, right?

"I won’t, Auntie never hits anyone," Xu Xiuxiu affirmed directly by shaking her head.

"I ate canned food for the first time, and I want to eat it again. But, I know there are only two jars," Shi Tao said, squeezing his hands and lowering his head uncomfortably, "My mom said that what belongs to Zhao Nan is mine, he is my older brother and should let me have it, so I asked Zhao Nan for the canned food and he refused." Shi Tao sounded very aggrieved.

"How can you be so unreasonable, child? How dare you snatch food from others! I warned you about being greedy, warned you about it." Guo Cuiping slapped Shi Tao’s arm fiercely several times right after he bowed his head and finished speaking, clearly with great force.

Shi Tao had just stopped crying, and after being hit, immediately began to sob loudly again, "I wanted to eat! You said that what Zhao Nan has is mine, what’s wrong with taking a little from him!" Shi Tao stood there crying and arguing his feelings.

"When did I say that, you child, all you do is spout nonsense, wait till we get home and see how I’ll discipline you." Shi Tao’s outburst actually carried a lot of meaning, and as an adult, Guo Cuiping was naturally aware of how Xu Xiuxiu would perceive it, instantly making the slaps she landed on Shi Tao even heavier. freёnovelkiss.com

Shi Tao cried loudly from the beating.

Now, whenever Xu Xiuxiu heard crying, she felt a headache burgeoning, "Sister-in-law, don’t be too angry, it’s inevitable for children to quarrel. Don’t be too harsh, he’s still young! Just explain it to him clearly when you get home, he will understand." Unable to watch Guo Cuiping hit Shi Tao so harshly, Xu Xiuxiu felt obliged to speak some courteous words.

Guo Cuiping, feeling awkward, stopped and turned to Xu Xiuxiu with a forced smile, "Sister, I am really sorry! Look, it’s getting late, I’d better take them home now. I will make sure to discipline him properly." Saying so, she threw Shi Tao another fierce glare.

"Well then!" Xu Xiuxiu didn’t plan to keep Guo Cuiping long, but thinking of Zhao Nan also leaving, she felt somewhat reluctant. Who knows if he would be bullied by Guo Cuiping in private? Xu Xiuxiu thought that such a thing was definitely possible, seeing that Guo Cuiping was evidently not a generous woman, she opened her mouth again, "Sister-in-law, it’s been a long time since I’ve seen Zhao Nan, can he stay at my house for dinner today? I’ll send Nannan back after dinner, okay?"

"That’s not very convenient! It would trouble you too much! He’d better come back with me!" While Guo Cuiping wanted to refuse, since Xu Xiuxiu had brought it up, she felt stuffy and choked up despite her unfriendly tone, unable to directly reject Xu Xiuxiu’s suggestion.

"It’s no trouble at all! Nannan stayed at our house for a few months earlier this year; he is familiar with it!" Xu Xiuxiu insisted.

"Well, alright!" Guo Cuiping also knew that Zhao Nan was well-liked in Lieutenant Colonel Song’s household, as could be seen from a few of the nice coats in his wardrobe, all of which were not cheap. She had been curious and asked Zhao Jian Country after discovering they were bought by Xu Xiuxiu, showing their close relationship. She had come today hoping to make a good impression, eventually hoping her son Shi Tao might benefit too—let alone anything else, getting a coat would be good! Alas, her unimpressive child blew it all because of a can of fruit, sigh!

"Alright Nannan, you behave and stay here for dinner with your Aunt Xiuxiu, don’t cause any trouble, okay? After dinner, I’ll have your dad come pick you up, okay?" Guo Cuiping turned to Zhao Nan to negotiate.

"Mm," Zhao Nan lowered his eyes in agreement, evidently not wanting to go back with Guo Cuiping either.

"Alright then, I’ll leave Zhao Nan in your care; I’m taking Shi Tao back with me now," Guo Cuiping said as she grabbed Shi Tao’s hand and began walking towards the door.

"Okay!" Xu Xiuxiu hurriedly followed behind, gesturing as if seeing them off.

However, Guo Cuiping stopped at the doorway and turned around again, her footsteps as if rooted to the ground, showing no intention of leaving.

"What’s the matter, sister-in-law?" Xu Xiuxiu asked, looking puzzled at Guo Cuiping.

Guo Cuiping smiled at Xu Xiuxiu, "Sister, didn’t you just say you were going to send some meat buns back home with me..." Guo Cuiping started speaking, her tone a bit embarrassed.

But Xu Xiuxiu was completely taken aback by her blunt request—this woman even had the nerve to ask openly, which was really too much. Despite the various complaints in her heart, Xu Xiuxiu managed to hide her frustration, "Ah! Look at my memory, I completely forgot about that. Sorry about that, sister-in-law. Just wait a moment, I’ll pack some hot ones for you right now," Xu Xiuxiu said as she turned around and walked into the kitchen.

"No rush," Guo Cuiping leisurely responded from behind her.

Xu Xiuxiu entered the kitchen, found a clean bag, and took a few steamed buns that were ready from the pot. Originally, Xu Xiuxiu planned to give Guo Cuiping three large meat buns, but considering she had earlier mentioned not planning to cook that night, Xu Xiuxiu reluctantly filled the bag with all the steamed buns.

"Sister-in-law, take these meat buns back with you and see how they taste!" Xu Xiuxiu came out and handed the bag to Guo Cuiping.

Seeing the quantity in the bag, Guo Cuiping knew it was more than enough for her family of three that night, she immediately smiled warmly, "Sister, you could have just given me two—why so many? That’s way too kind! But since you’re so generous, I won’t be shy about accepting them. Remember to try the pancakes I brought, and if you like them, I’ll make some more and bring them over another day." Guo Cuiping took the meat buns and her tone instantly became sweeter.

"Alright!" Xu Xiuxiu just wanted to send her off quickly and didn’t continue the conversation.

Guo Cuiping was indeed a piece of work; Xu Xiuxiu breathed a sigh of relief once she had sent her off and closed the door, her face full of speechless expressions.

"Aunt!" Zhao Nan and Song Chengguang were both standing in the living room. Seeing Xu Xiuxiu escort Guo Cuiping out, Zhao Nan rushed over and then dove into Xu Xiuxiu’s embrace.

Instinctively, Xu Xiuxiu hugged Zhao Nan’s small body. She always treated Zhao Nan like a little adult, and at that moment, she felt overwhelming sympathy for him; the child had probably not had an easy time these past days.