Chapter 17: Four adorable groups, all standing together as punishment.
Chapter 17: Four adorable groups, all standing together as punishment.
Ning Yao's living room.
The four little white balls lined up in a row, standing obediently facing the wall.
Ning Yao sat on the sofa with her arms crossed, staring at the four fluffy little heads, feeling both angry and amused, but she had to deliberately keep a straight face.
"Did someone secretly go to see Ai Xiu and Bao Ying? Whose idea was it to send flowers?"
Wen Aixiu looked around at everyone. Although this was not his idea, it was because he wanted to see his mother, so he begged Sanbao to help him, and the two of them switched identities.
He couldn't let his younger siblings be punished by their mother because of him, so after a moment's thought, he stood up straight.
“The idea was mine. I hacked into Ai Xiu’s watch system last night and talked to him about getting you and Daddy together. This has nothing to do with anyone else, Mommy. If you’re going to punish someone, just punish me.”
How could Si Bao, Xiao Wu, and Xiao Liu let Wen Aixiu shoulder the burden alone? They all lowered their heads, scratched their little heads, and stepped forward.
"Mommy, it's not just my brother who wants this. We all want Daddy, we want Mommy and Daddy to live together, we want to be like other kids, with Mommy's love and Daddy's affection..."
Wen Aixiu was warmed by the unexpected help from his younger siblings.
Seeing her children take the initiative to admit their mistakes, Ning Yao took a breath and then exhaled deeply.
They were all her precious children, how could she bear to punish them?
Besides, it's understandable that they miss their father at their age.
Ning Yao was at a loss, and gently rubbed her temples with her fingertips.
Ning Yao knew that she and Wen Tingye were from completely different worlds and could never be together in this life. Once Wen Tingye found out that she had four children, he would do everything he could to take them back, which would be tantamount to taking her life!
Ning Yao would never allow such a thing to happen, but these adult entanglements were impossible to explain to a child.
Just as Ning Yao was at her wit's end, her phone suddenly vibrated in her bag.
Ning Yao glanced at her four children, then slowly took out her phone and looked at it.
After reading the message, Ning Yao smiled, a smile that was extremely cunning.
The little ones want a daddy, so she'll bring one home for them.
Ning Yao changed her clothes, put on high heels, and went out the door. The little ones looked at her departing figure, exchanging bewildered glances.
Sibao's round, dark eyes darted around. Seeing that Mommy had left, he asked, "Why did Mommy suddenly leave? Is she still angry about sending flowers? Should we continue to stand in the corner and reflect on our mistakes?"
Xiao Wu's hair was fluffy and slightly curly, like ramen noodle hair. He leaned against the wall, pursed his lips, and didn't say a word.
Wen Aixiu couldn't bear to see his younger siblings punished. He remembered how his father would punish him when he did something wrong at home. If he obediently accepted the punishment, his father wouldn't hold it against him. But if he was lazy and tried to cheat, he would be punished even more severely.
He hesitated for a moment, then his poker face softened, and he said to his younger siblings, "You all go and rest, your big brother will stand here."
“If anyone’s going to be punished, it should be everyone.” Xiao Liu said, blushing. She was still a little unfamiliar and shy in front of Wen Aixiu, but she didn’t want her brother to be punished alone for everyone.
We are brothers and sisters, and no matter what happens, we should face it together. That's what Mommy has always taught them.
The four little white balls continued to face the wall in repentance, but their little hands were all silently clasped together.
A moment later, Aunt Chen came out carrying milk and snacks prepared in the kitchen. She smiled at her well-behaved and sensible little boy and quickly called out:
"Babies, are you hungry? Come and have something to eat. It's freshly made and still warm."
The children glanced back at the steaming hot food on the table, but remained standing still.
They didn't want their mother to be angry, and they believed that they should be punished for doing wrong. So, as if they had made a great decision, they swallowed hard and continued to face the wall.
Seeing their serious expressions, Chen Ma found them extremely cute and couldn't help but chuckle.
Remembering Ning Yao's words before she left, Chen Ma smiled and said, "The food won't taste good if it gets cold. I've wasted half a day's work. Didn't Mommy teach you not to easily let down other people's good intentions?"
The children listened to Chen Ma's words. After all, they were still young and couldn't resist the food. After hesitating for a while, they finally ran over happily with their short legs and started eating.
Looking at the children, Chen Ma's smile grew even more kind.
Over the years, Ning Yao has always played the good cop, while she has always played the bad cop.
Ning Yao is a person who is tough on the outside but soft on the inside. She has put in a lot of effort to raise her child well, acting as both a mother and a father. Sometimes, you can't help but feel sorry for her.
I wish there had been a male head of the household earlier.
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