Second pregnancy, sixth child: The beloved mom's disguise has been exposed again.

Chapter 143 Warm Light Shines, Parent-Child Time

After hanging up the phone, Ning Yao looked at Wen Aixiu, who seemed to have done something wrong, and said gently, "Why are you still awake so late?"

Not only did he not sleep, he also secretly went to her room, eavesdropped on her conversation, and even seriously cooperated with her in acting and lying.

I don't know who Wen Aixiu got his temper from, he's incredibly clever and precocious.

"I was asleep, I just got up to go to the bathroom..." Wen Aixiu raised his hand and scratched his head, looking at Ning Yao as he spoke.

"Do you know that when you lie, you unconsciously grab your hair?" Ning Yao sat down opposite Wen Aixiu on the living room sofa and exposed him without any mercy. Her tone was gentle and mild, though she wasn't angry.

Wen Aixiu fell silent, her face flushed red, and she nervously clenched her little fingers.

He couldn't very well tell his mother that he missed her and wanted to sneak into her room to see her.

Ning Yao sighed, got up and walked to Wen Aixiu, picked him up and rubbed her face against his.

"You heard everything?"

Wen Aixiu felt that Ning Yao's face was a little cool, perhaps because she had just come back from outside. It was icy and soft, which felt very comfortable.

He wrapped his little arm around Ning Yao's neck and nodded emphatically upon hearing this.

He did hear everything, which is why he was worried that Ning Yao would be discovered and spoke up to help her out.

Wen Aixiu believed that even if Ning Yao went to the hospital secretly, it was definitely not to do anything bad; she must have had her own reasons for going.

Ning Yao sat down on the sofa with her son in her arms, holding Wen Aixiu on her lap. She remained silent for a long time before finally speaking.

“Aish, Mommy did go to the hospital to visit Grandma without telling anyone, but I absolutely did not harm her. I went to save her. You have to believe Mommy. Mommy lied because I had no other choice.”

"Was that Grandpa who called just now?" Wen Aixiu asked.

“Yes, it was Grandpa calling.” Ning Yao put Ai Xiu down and nodded gently.

"Does he suspect you? Is he sending you over tomorrow to punish you?" Wen Aixiu asked with a furrowed brow and concern.

Ning Yao didn't speak. She didn't know why Old Master Wen wanted to see her. He hadn't mentioned anything about what they would discuss on the phone, but she guessed it was probably about the old lady and the incident at the hospital that night.

Seeing Ning Yao remain silent, Wen Aixiu's worried expression deepened. He got up, stepped onto the sofa, and patted Ning Yao's back, just as she usually comforted them.

“Mommy, I’ll go with you tomorrow morning. I’ll testify for you and say that you’ve been telling stories to me and my sister all this time. That way, Grandpa won’t suspect you.”

Ning Yao shook her head. She looked at her son intently, her voice strong yet gentle.

"Lying is not a good habit, Ai Xiu. Promise Mommy that you won't lie to people so easily anymore, okay?"

Wen Aixiu pursed his lips, his face full of reluctance. If he didn't lie to help his mother, would she be in danger?

He was still young and didn't understand the complex interactions between adults. He was just worried about Ning Yao's situation and unconsciously wanted to protect his mother.

Wen Aixiu was Ning Yao's precious child, born after ten months of pregnancy. How could she not see what Wen Aixiu was thinking? She immediately smiled and said.

"Mommy is capable of handling these things. You just need to focus on your studies, be happy and healthy, and don't worry about anything else."

Wen Aixiu frowned, adopted a mature demeanor, put his hands behind his back, and looked at Ning Yao, saying, "Okay, I'll listen to you, but don't be stubborn. If you need anything, be sure to ask me to be your witness. Grandpa loves me and Baoying, he'll believe you."

"I know lying is a bad habit, but Mommy is very important to me. I'm a man now, and I have to protect you."

Upon hearing this, Ning Yao smiled, her eyes crinkling with joy. She kissed Wen Aixiu, her heart filled with warmth and happiness.

Wen Aixiu's ears turned red, but she forced herself not to show any embarrassment.

"Come on, Mommy will take you to bed and tell you a story." Ning Yao picked up Wen Aixiu again and walked upstairs.

Wen Aixiu wanted to say that he could walk, but he was also tempted by Ning Yao's warmth and scent. After struggling with his conscience, he let Ning Yao hold him.

It feels great to have a mom, and it feels like home. After all, a mom is so much better than that stern and scheming dad.

Ning Yao was carrying Wen Aixiu upstairs when she suddenly heard a noise from the kitchen, like something had fallen to the ground with a thud.

It was so late, and the servants should have gone back to their quarters to rest long ago. There shouldn't be anyone there. Ning Yao frowned suspiciously, put Wen Aixiu down, made a shushing gesture to him, and went to the kitchen.

Wen Aixiu nodded obediently, ran to the table, stepped on a stool to take down a household feather duster, and followed closely beside Ning Yao.

The two, one big and one small, tiptoed to the kitchen, only to find it dimly lit with no lights on, and rustling sounds coming from inside.

In the dim light of the built-in refrigerator, the two saw a small figure tiptoeing and reaching into the refrigerator, grabbing something, then taking out a carton of iced milk, unscrewing the cap, and taking a sip.

"Baoying?"

"younger sister?"

Ning Yao and Wen Aixiu spoke up almost at the same time, startling Wen Baoying so much that she almost dropped something.

She turned around, looked at her mother and brother who had suddenly appeared, spat out a bubble of milk from her pink little mouth, and froze for a moment.

Are you hungry too?

Seeing her daughter's adorable appearance, Ning Yao couldn't help but smile and went over to wipe the milk foam from the corner of her lips.

They are in the stage of growth, and their digestive ability is good, so it's normal for them to get hungry quickly.

"Next time you're hungry, ask Mommy for help. Don't sneak into the kitchen by yourself anymore. What if you get hurt? Mommy will cook for you."

"I'm not very hungry. The aunties are all asleep, and Mommy is resting too, so I came to find something to eat myself." At this moment, Wen Baoying and Wen Aixiu stood side by side in the open space of the kitchen. The two looked up at Ning Yao, and Wen Baoying said.

In Ning Yao's eyes, they looked just like little kittens crying for milk.

"Go sit for a while, Mommy will bring it over as soon as it's ready, you can eat in no time." Ning Yao sent the two kittens away and started looking for ingredients in the refrigerator. She took out four fresh eggs, some vegetables, and fish.

Wen Aixiu and Wen Baoying went to the restaurant. The two sat down and Wen Aixiu took out his phone and played with it for a while.

Wen Baoying hugged the limited edition Barbie doll that Ning Yao had given her, her face beaming with excitement.

"Brother, this is my first time eating a late-night snack. Dad doesn't allow it at home. I heard from my classmates that late-night snacks are much tastier than regular meals."

"That's all you've got." Wen Aixiu didn't even look at Wen Baoying, staring at his phone as if he was looking up some information.

"Hmph, you're so capable. If you're so capable, then don't eat later." Wen Baoying pouted and rolled her eyes at Wen Aixiu.

“No, of course I have to eat what Mommy made,” Wen Aixiu said.

A short while later, Ning Yao brought out the nutritious children's meals she had prepared. They were all easy-to-digest and filling foods. She made three servings and ate with her two children.

Anyway, she's not afraid of getting fat. She has a naturally good digestive system and can eat whatever she wants without gaining weight. Besides, she has the protection of a spiritual spring, so she doesn't have the same worries as young girls who gain weight from eating late-night snacks.

She had gained a lot of weight in the Wen family before, purely because Wen Tingye treated her like a pig. Even someone with a naturally slim figure could gain over ten pounds from Wen Tingye's meticulous care...

So, the mother and her two children enjoyed a delicious late-night snack together in the warmly lit restaurant.