Chapter 263 - Chapter 263: Chapter 271: The Cat with Exploding Fur (2/2)

Yet Han Yu did not agree. He didn’t want Su Wenyue to tire herself with travel. Her health had taken a big hit during her last childbirth, and although it had much improved, she still needed to take care on a daily basis. The Zhuangzi wasn’t too far but wasn’t close either; traveling there and back might have them return at night.

“Are you planning to go with me? What about the kids? Didn’t you say they can’t be without you during the day? Besides, you’re not strong enough to endure the journey. Just stay home and look after the children, okay?”

“It’s not that far, and besides, my health has pretty much recovered. A trip of this distance shouldn’t be a problem. Moreover, it’s my Zhuangzi; how could I not go and see for myself?” Su Wenyue showed no signs of backing down.

“What about the kids? Can you bear to leave them crying at home?” Han Yu knew he had to approach the topic through the children to convince Su Wenyue. As much as it piqued his jealousy, he had to admit that his kids had become even more important to his daughter-in-law than he was. Fortunately, they were his own flesh and blood; if the boys were disobedient in the future, he wouldn’t hesitate to discipline them.

Unaware of Han Yu’s thoughts about how to ‘teach’ their son, Su Wenyue found the thought of dealing with all three kids a bit of a headache, but she still wanted to visit the Zhuangzi. Her gaze drifted to Brother Xing, who was staring at her with wide eyes. Suddenly, she had an idea and scooped him up into her arms.

“Brother Xing, can Mother discuss something with you?” Su Wenyue asked, smiling at her son, who was not yet two months old, casting a bargaining tone. Han Yu rubbed his temple, finding his daughter-in-law more unreliable by the minute. Even though they often said that Brother Xing was more sensible than most children, he was still just a month-old infant at heart and certainly could not understand yet. Was his daughter-in-law getting silly from staying at home with the kids?

“Daughter-in-law, the child is still too young. Even if you want to say something to him, you have to wait until he’s older to understand. If you really want to visit the Zhuangzi, I’ll take you there when I’m free later. Don’t be foolish now,” Han Yu said, reassuringly stroking Su Wenyue’s head, thinking she was upset because he wouldn’t let her go to the Zhuangzi and was therefore acting out.

But Su Wenyue ignored Han Yu, caught up in her own thoughts, which she hoped to verify, and continued to speak to Brother Xing.

“Brother Xing, listen to what Mother says. I have important business at the Zhuangzi; it concerns our family’s safety. You and your younger brother and sister behave and stay at home, alright? Don’t cry. Wait for Mother to come back tonight and I’ll come see you. If you understand what I’m saying and agree, can you blink for me?”

After Su Wenyue finished, she looked expectantly at Brother Xing, waiting for a reaction. Unfortunately, the little guy didn’t do her the dignity, closing his eyes in apparent disdain. Especially with Han Yu leisurely watching, all of Su Wenyue’s hope turned into exasperation and embarrassment.

“You little rascal, Brother Xing, are you even my son? Not even leaving a shred of dignity for your mother. To think I always play with you, and now you trip me up at a crucial moment. We’ll see if I still like you.” Su Wenyue said indignantly. Han Yu had been holding back, not wanting Su Wenyue to feel too embarrassed, but now he burst into laughter, unable to restrain himself any longer. His daughter-in-law was teasing him, too adorable, especially when she was annoyed, like a cat with its fur puffed up.

“Han Yu, what are you laughing at? What’s so funny? You and my son are ganging up to bully me, right?” Su Wenyue, her face turning apple pink with embarrassment, made a motion as if to kick Han Yu. It was precisely because of his laughter that she became so embarrassed, which is why Su Wenyue did not initially realize that upon hearing her say she didn’t like him, Brother Xing’s eyes sprang open, a complex and profound look in the small child’s gaze.