Chapter 415 - 415: You Little Brat, Why Do You Keep Calling Me “Mom”?

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Li Zexin calling Lin Wan “mom” shocked them even more than the news about the family trip.

The boys all surrounded Li Zexin, but he didn’t say it again.

Li Zexin realized that he was getting more and more careless with his words these days. He kept calling Lin Wan his “mom” accidentally.

After Auntie Huang returned home, she hurriedly made some radish shredded vegetarian meatballs. When the meatballs were fried, Lin Wan ate a few in the kitchen.

“Auntie Huang, if you weren’t stuck with us, would you consider becoming a chef? I feel like we are keeping you from doing what you want” Lin Wan leaned her head on Auntie Huang’s shoulder.

“Madam, I smell of oil all over. Make sure I don’t get it on you.”

Auntie Huang smiled. She wanted to move aside but didn’t. Lin Wan was like a daughter to her.

“Why are you still calling me “Madam”?”

“I feel like I can’t get used to it. Lin Wan… the radish shredded meatballs, stir-fried cabbage, and the soup are all done. Do you think Xinxin will bring some friends home today?” Auntie Huang had prepared some extra food just in case.

“I think he will. Auntie Huang, are the crabs ready? I’ll help you peel them. Can you give me a pair of gloves?”

“You wait outside. I’m skilled at peeling crabs. Although the species is different, we have them in our hometown too.” Auntie Huang pushed Lin Wan out of the kitchen.

For Lin Wan, peeling crabs was a hassle, so she felt relieved.

However, she realized that it was really thoughtless to leave Auntie Huang to do all the work, so she wanted to help. Obviously, Auntie Huang was unwilling to let her work.

Peeling crabs was tedious work. Auntie Huang spent an hour peeling the ten crabs. Lin Wan occasionally went into the kitchen to take a peek.

Li Zexin and his roommates sneaked into the courtyard. The four of them stood in the kitchen window and peered inside and saw Auntie Huang stir-frying vegetables.

“Grandma Huang!” Chubby Jiang called.

Auntie Huang looked around and spotted the kids outside the window.

She pushed the window open. “You kids, are you trying to scare me?”

“Hehe… Grandma Huang, what delicious food have you made? I could smell it from school, so I followed Xinxin here,” said Preserved Egg.

“Sorry for bothering you, Grandma Huang,” Chubby Jiang said apologetically. Lin Wan heard the voices and opened the door. “Aren’t you guys cold outside?” “Hello, Sister Lin,” the three boys turned around and said in greeting.

Although the dishes seemed simple, it took Auntie Huang nearly three hours to prepare them.

In addition to crab meat, Auntie Huang also prepared two other toppings: one vegetarian chicken and one eel shreds.

At five in the evening, Li Yanchen left work.

Li Yanchen had been going home at different times lately, so he had told the others not to wait for him.

However, he arrived home just when everyone was getting ready to eat.

Seeing Li Zexin’s father, Preserved Egg and the others were scared stiff and stood silently on the side without saying a word.

Clearly, Li Yanchen heard everyone inside talking and laughing before he opened the door. He wondered why the kids had gone silent the moment he entered through the door.

“I don’t bite. You can talk and laugh. Why are you all so scared when you see me?” Li Yanchen smiled.

Big Mouth nudged Li Zexin.

“Why are you pushing me? Didn’t you guys come to freeload? Why are you all so scared of my dad?” n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

“Uncle Li, we didn’t know you were coming home to eat. Sorry for imposing,” said Chubby Jiang.

“Yes, Uncle Li. Xinxin didn’t say you were home.”

“You kids wanted to come here while I wasn’t home?” Li Yanchen raised an eyebrow.

“Well, yes! No, ah! Anywvay, sorry, Uncle Li!” Preserved Egg couldn’t look Li Yanchen in the eye.

They all knew Li Zexin’s father and his temper. This was the third time they had come with Li Zexin for a meal. He might get offended.

Li Yanchen glanced at Lin Wan as if asking, “Do I look so scary?

He decided to joke with them to lighten the atmosphere. “Are you kids afraid I’ll get angry? If that’s the case, you better hurry and leave.” The three kids glanced at Li Zexin.

“Don’t scare them.” Lin Wan knew Li Yanchen was just joking. “Hurry and eat. After dinner, rush back to school.”

For a while, the kids didn’t know whether to stay or leave.

Li Yanchen pulled out a chair and sat down. “Xinxin must have fed you with lies to make me seem scary, didn’t he? Tell me, Preserved Egg, Chubby Jiang, am I right?” Don’t listen to this brat and his nonsense. I’m very approachable.” Li Yanchen grinned. Even Lin Wan got shivers from that.

“Mr. Li, I have never fed them lies. I only said my mom is super kind, and you… well, you’re just you,” said Li Zexin.

“Mom?” Auntie Huang, Lin Wan, and Li Yanchen were all stunned.

‘Yes, my mom. Mama Lin is gentle and kind. You, on the other hand… you’re rigid and uptight. You are also old,” said Li Zexin.

“Mama Lin?” Li Yanchen said.

“Xinxin was saying he was going to call her “Mama Lin” or “Mother Lin.” If you don’t mind, can we call you that too?”

“Get lost! How did she become your mom?” Li Zexin felt like he finally had a mom after so long, and he already had to share her with his brothers. Now his friends were ruining it too. It wasn’t funny even as a joke.

Lin Wan patted Li Zexin’s head. “You little brat, why do you keep calling me

“mom”? I’m obviously your older sister.”

“Mom, mom, mom…”

Lin Wan swore but agreed to it.

Big Mouth was envious. If it weren’t for so many people around, he would have shed a few tears.

“Can we eat first?” Lin Wan asked.

The meal seemed to turn into a thank-you dinner.

Li Zexin used soup to toast Lin Wan instead of wine. His friends followed suit. At first, it was normal. Li Zexin thanked “Mama Lin” for loving him. However, as it went on, it became chaotic. The toast turned into wishes for Mama Lin to have a baby soon and to live to be a hundred.

Lin Wan had no idea why they were wishing for a baby for her.

After dinner, Lin Wan tutored Li Zexin and the other kids sat near them and listened.

After that, the four kids rushed back to school.

Auntie Huang couldn’t stop sighing as she cleared the table. She praised Lin Wan for being so kind and warm. She also said that Li Yanchen was very lucky to have found her and should be grateful.

The more Li Yanchen listened to these compliments, the more unworthy he felt of Lin Wan. He sulked the whole time.

Lin Wan wanted to laugh, but she glanced at Li Yanchen’s sulky face and stopped herself.

“Auntie Huang, I know I’m the most beautiful,” she said. “You don’t need to praise me anymore.”

“Let’s talk, Auntie Huang.” Li Yanchen finally couldn’t take it anymore..