143 The Fluff 5 (1/2)

To avoid an awkward situation, Lin Kang deftly changed the topic, ”By the way, where is Lin Xi? Shouldn't he be here already if all these preparation are meant for him?”

It worked like a charm. ”You're right...” Xiu Ling looked around and moved out of the kitchen to go look for her son. ”Perhaps he's still in his room, excuse me a minute while I go get him.”

That would not be necessary because when Xiu Ling exited the kitchen, her mother-in-law was coming down the stairs with Lin Xi in her arms. The boy was chuckling joyfully probably from the bounce as Mrs. Lin went down the stairs.

Now age 2, Lin Xi was almost twice as large compared to when he was one. He had started learning how to walk and could mumble simple words to express his feelings.

When Xiu Ling saw her mother-in-law and her son, her brows creased, not because she did not like seeing them but because of what they were wearing.

Normally, at home, Lin Xi would be wearing his onesie to make changing the diaper easier. However, that morning, the boy had on a fashionable cap, a thin fleece jacket, pants and shoes. It was definitely not an outfit conducive for baking. Should any flour get into the furs on his jacket, it would be impossible to get them out.

Xiu Ling realized her son looked like he was preparing to go out. The biggest give-away was her mother-in-law who was all decked out in her pearls and jewels.

”Mother, where are you going?” Xiu Ling asked the first question that came into her mind.

”Oh, good morning, Xiu Ling!” Mrs. Lin said cheerfully before explaining, ”I'm going to the Four Seasons Restaurant, my friends invited me out yesterday night to join them for brunch.”

”But what about...” Xiu Ling pointed at Lin Xi. ”Is Lin Xi going with you as well?”

Mrs. Lin answered readily, ”Oh yes. This bunch of friends just came back from overseas. We have not seen each other in years. They didn't even know I have a grandson now. When I mentioned that on the phone yesterday night, they said they have to meet him in person no matter what. Therefore, I'm bringing him with me, I'll take good care of him, don't worry. You don't mind right, Xiu Ling?”

”Of course not, mother,” Xiu Ling answered as if on instinct but she later added hesitantly, ”But mother, how about the whole baking lesson...”

Mrs. Lin smacked herself lightly on her head as if she had really forgotten about that. She apologized with such sincerity, ”Xiu Ling, I'm so sorry but this has completely slipped my mind. I wonder what we can do about this...” Then Mrs. Lin halted as her gaze moved to stop behind Xiu Ling.