81 The Problem of Education 5 (1/2)

”You mean, the kid? He suffers from a sudden stomach virus and has to use the toilet,” Lin Kang lied without even batting an eye.

”Huh?!” The reason was hard to believe. However, it sounded so preposterous that it had a truthful ring to it, because if not, the creator of such a lie had to be specially gifted in the mind. ”Then, what are we supposed to do? Find another coach?” Xiu Ling said with a frown.

”There's no need I can be the coach,” volunteered Lin Kang. Xiu Ling rewarded her husband with another inquisitive gaze but she soon came to terms with it. As Mrs. Lin had said, Lin Kang attended these classes since he was very young so he was a proficient swimmer. Furthermore, if it was Lin Kang who taught Lin Xi how to swim, it would work to improve their relationship. Xiu Ling could see nothing wrong with this arrangement. ”Okay then.”

”First, you have to stop babying the child. Here, let me.” Lin Kang proceeded to take the responsibility away from Xiu Ling.

Lin Kang first began with lesson on how to paddle in the water. He took Lin Xi to the edge of the pool, sat the boy down and asked him to kick his legs repeatedly. This was to train the strength of his legs. After all, movement in water was mostly dependent on powerful thigh and calf muscles.

Xiu Ling swam to the side as she observed Lin Kang with his son. The man was strict but fair, stern but not stingy with his words of encouragement.

Looking back Xiu Ling had to admit, when she agreed to this contractual marriage, she was afraid that the man might not be a good father. There were understandably some ups and downs along the way but now she could objectively say that the man was an acceptable, if not wonderful, father for Lin Xi. If this was a test, Lin Kang definitely scored.

Xiu Ling smiled as she saw the joy that light up Lin Xi's face as he learned how to swim from his father.

The focus of a mother's life is often her child and knowing how much Lin Kang sincerely care about and love Lin Xi, Xiu Ling thought, 'Perhaps this is not such a bad life, raising Lin Xi with him. After all, he is the boy's father.'

Xiu Ling was busy evaluating her life but her train of thought was interrupted when Lin Kang called for her.

”Xiu Ling!” The man waved for her to come close. Xiu Ling obeyed.