Transmigration: The Main Character is Not Becoming the Cannon Fodder!-Chapter 385 - 14: Child-Rearing Guide (14)

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Meng Ran looked at the little one in front of him, somewhat surprised. Is the child already this big?

The child’s nose and mouth resembled Li Shuning, but those eyes were just like his.

Meng Ran wanted to call the little one’s name, then he remembered, when he left, he hadn’t had the chance to name the child, there was only a nickname, very irresponsible of him.

"You’re Xiao Bao, right?"

Xiao Bao tilted his little head: "How do you know? But I don’t know you."

Meng Ran felt a bit ashamed, yet also somewhat excited, squatted down, hugged Xiao Bao, and said: "Xiao Bao, I’m daddy, daddy’s back."

Xiao Bao looked at Meng Ran, with curiosity in his eyes, then suddenly broke free from Meng Ran’s hands and ran towards the kitchen.

"Mom, mom, daddy’s back." Xiao Bao was actually a bit bewildered.

Who is daddy? She had never seen him before.

Li Shuning, who was originally carrying dishes in the kitchen, stood there dumbfounded, then felt somewhat speechless. These past few years have been carefree, raising the child has been her greatest joy; she had forgotten about this man in the plot, and now the man suddenly came back, what was she supposed to do?

Let a substitute replace him?

Why should she? After all these years of raising the child, she was reluctant to leave now.

People’s hearts are made of flesh.

Although Li Shuning knew this was a task world, the child was seven or eight months old when she came; from understanding nothing to crawling, to walking unsteadily, to hugging her neck, giving her a kiss, softly and tenderly calling her mom, sometimes holding her hand, eagerly getting closer to her.

All of this made her indulge in it, how could she bear to give it up?

Seeing Li Shuning standing there dumbfounded, Eldest Sister-in-law Ye laughed: "Oh, Shuning, go and talk to him. We’ll leave first, and let you reunite."

Eldest Sister-in-law Ye knew that Li Shuning’s man hadn’t come back for years due to some matters, and now he finally returned safely. There must be so much to say, right? Birthdays can be celebrated any time, but this moment of reunion is rare for a couple.

However, Eldest Sister-in-law Ye thought Li Shuning was emotional, yet she didn’t know that Li Shuning was actually stunned because of the child.

Li Shuning quickly said: "Sister-in-law Ye, what are you talking about? You came for Xiao Bao’s birthday; you can’t leave, eat first, then you can go."

Li Shuning arranged everything and invited everyone to sit down for the meal.

Meng Ran felt somewhat awkward, seeing that Li Shuning didn’t even look at him, guessing that the little wife must be angry.

Indeed, he left without a word for five years, didn’t even name the child; her life these past few years couldn’t have been easy, right?

After coming back, once he explained everything, he rushed back.

On the way, some young warriors had already informed him about Li Shuning’s matters over the years. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

He thought that his little Jiaojiao was bullied and almost let a thug in through the door, making him want to find those people and avenge little Jiaojiao.

However, unfortunately, those who bullied little Jiaojiao were no longer around.

Meng Ran, though looking aloof, at this moment, shamelessly sat at the table.

The plot’s Li Shuning was not very good at cooking.

Meng Ran tasted the delicious food on the table, only to find his eyes wet.

Just from these dishes, he was sure that Li Shuning must have endured a lot these past years.

The several sisters-in-law also felt somewhat awkward, but having been with Li Shuning for a long time, they now somewhat understood, guessing that Li Shuning was angry, and it was understandable; five years of absence would make anyone angry.

Thinking of this, the sisters-in-law figured they were Li Shuning’s friends, so they naturally supported her unconditionally.

As they ate, laughed, and celebrated Xiao Bao’s birthday, they kept the atmosphere light.

During this time, Meng Ran tried serving Li Shuning food, but Li Shuning picked it out and placed it into Xiao Bao’s bowl.

Not throwing it away was already giving face.

Li Shuning didn’t care what Meng Ran thought. If he threw a tantrum, it would actually be better.

After everyone finished eating, Li Shuning and the sisters-in-law cleared the table and then brought out the cake she personally made that afternoon.

The cake was very pretty, shaped like a little pig, and tasted delicious.

When the candles were lit, Xiao Bao made a wish and blew out the candles.

These past few years, Xiao Bao’s birthday had always been celebrated like this.

Everyone was already used to it.

The cake was so delicious that all the kids loved it, each having two pieces.

The adults each only got one piece.

Meng Ran wasn’t particularly fond of sweets, but Li Shuning cut him a piece, and to give face, he took a bite, then widened his eyes. This was too good! Listening to everyone, the cake was made by his own wife. Since when was his wife this amazing?

Xiao Bao’s little friends all took out birthday gifts for Xiao Bao, then each went home with their mothers.

Li Shuning sat there without moving, and the little guy seemed to sense something was wrong, didn’t open the gifts, just nestled in Li Shuning’s arms without talking, quietly observing Meng Ran.

Meng Ran’s head hurt a bit; he wasn’t afraid of dealing with those ruthless people at all, but at this moment, he felt flustered.

Meng Ran chuckled foolishly, then said: "Shuning, I’m back. Let me wash the dishes. You worked hard all day cooking this big meal; you must be tired. You rest for a bit."

After speaking, Meng Ran started cleaning up, tying on an apron, looking like a complete househusband, with none of the aloof demeanor left.

Yet, Li Shuning took the child to the bedroom, both had a bath, and then they snuggled up together, reading a storybook.

Of course, it was Li Shuning reading, and the child listening.

When Meng Ran finished tidying up and walked to the open bedroom door, what he saw was such a warm scene.

Li Shuning glanced at Meng Ran, put down the storybook, got off the bed, and found a set of Meng Ran’s casual clothes from the closet’s corner.

"Meng Ran, you go sleep in the guest room. I still clean it often, and the bed is made. Xiao Bao and I are going to sleep now."

Meng Ran was dumbfounded.

He quickly stepped forward wanting to hug Li Shuning, but Li Shuning directly dodged him.

Li Shuning looked coldly at Meng Ran: "Is Major General Meng going to use force?"

Meng Ran smiled wryly. They were husband and wife, but now, oh: "Shuning, I’m sorry. I know I’m wrong. I left for five years with no contact, making you and Xiao Bao suffer; it’s my fault. I promise this won’t happen again. I’m a soldier, wherever I’m needed, I must go, but I will definitely tell you first, so you won’t worry."

Meng Ran’s eyes were very sincere, which somewhat changed Li Shuning’s view of him.

If this man had only asked her to understand, she would probably have given him a zero.

After all, could everything the original character went through in the plot be brushed aside with a word of understanding?