Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
The little one earnestly said, âOtherwise, mommy will feel lonely upon seeing an empty house when she returns.â
âGood boy.â Pausing, the mother then picked up her son and carried him over to the other woman, saying, âCome greet this auntie.â
The child curiously glanced at her before eventually landing a puzzled look at the unfamiliar lady. Out of curiosity and surprise, he asked, âWho is this auntie? Is she mommyâs guest?â
âYes! From today onward, sheâll be staying with us. Sheâs our guest, so you have to behave and not cause her trouble!â
âWhy would he?!â exclaimed Meng Qingxue. âI like children, and heâs no trouble at all. Besides, if anything, Iâm the one imposing on you and your son.â
Warmth shone on Chu Heâs face as she looked at her and said, âSince weâll be staying together under one roof, letâs skip the formalities!â
Perhaps, due to their extremely similar experiences, both women shared looks of sympathy for each other when their gazes met.
Meng Qingxue then took a step closer to them and bent slightly at her waist to meet the lad at eye level. âWhatâs your name, boy?â
It might be due to him feeling shy and awkward, but upon seeing her pretty face and eyes with long, fluttering lashes right in front of him, the childâs breathing suddenly somewhat hastened. He got so nervous that he stuttered over his words. âH-Hello... auntie! M-My name is... Baby Chu!â
âBaby? What a cute name! From now on, just call me âAuntie Qingxueâ, okay?â
âAuntie Qingxue?â His eyes lit up as he shyly greeted her, âHello, Auntie Qingxue! You have the same name as the big sister on TV!â
Huh...
Finding his words baffling, her eyes widened in curiosity.
Chu He explained to her at once, âThereâs this fantasy drama that was really popular on TV last year. Hmm... I think itâs called âSwords of Legendsâ or something... and the female leadâs name was Qingxue.â
âAh, I see...â
Right then, the kiddo struggled out of his motherâs embrace and pitter-pattered his way to the dining table, where he carefully took a clean cup. Next, he took out a canister of tea leaves from the cupboard with his small hands and placed a scoop of tea leaves into the cup before carrying it into the kitchen and pouring some hot water into it. Not long after, he was seen slowly placing the cup of tea on the coffee table that was in front of the sofa.
Appearing all enthusiastic, he ran to the woman and carefully tugged at her sleeve while speaking bashfully. âI brewed you a cup of hot tea... The weather is cold; please drink some to warm yourself up.â
The lady looked up at the mother in surprise. âHeâs such a sensible child for his age.â
âThis is what I should do! Itâs your first time here. Plus, youâre my mommyâs guest!â answered Baby Chu in all seriousness.
His overwhelming friendliness made her feel a little awkward, however.
The moment she walked over to the sofa and took a seat, the boy standing bashfully at the side reminded her with wide eyes, âBe careful, auntie. Itâs hot!â
âOkay, thanks!â