CHAPTER 411: CHAPTER 411: LITTLE MOON FALLS SILENT

"Mommy, save me! Daddy’s gonna hit me." Little Moon rode in on Little Huang’s back, bursting into the bedroom with a piercing scream, that mischievous little expression entirely provoking Song Yuanhuan’s temper.

"..." Song Yuanhuan followed into the bedroom with a frown.

In the bedroom, Little Moon had already climbed from Little Huang’s back onto the bed, pitifully seeking refuge in Xu Xiuxiu’s arms, sniffling in a storm that didn’t break to tears. Upon seeing Song Yuanhuan enter, Little Moon immediately showed a scared and wronged expression.

Woof woof...

Little Huang stood by the bed, bravely staring at Song Yuanhuan, barking twice as a warning and to stand guard.

"Mr. Song, how old are you? A grown man well into his thirties, always jealous of your own son, you really have some nerve," Xu Xiuxiu wrapped an arm around Little Moon, angrily glaring at Song Yuanhuan who just entered the room, her red lips unceremoniously pinpointing the reason why Song Yuanhuan was always laissez-faire with his son.

Song Yuanhuan touched his nose and looked at Little Moon who was sneakily baring his teeth and grimacing at him from within Xu Xiuxiu’s arms. He felt a bit weary; after all, he was simply trying to have a life talk with his just-awakened son, hoping he wouldn’t again seek out his wife out of fear like last night, cruelly depriving him of the pleasure of holding his wife. Why did it seem like he had committed some heinous crime?

"Honey, I can actually explain this." Song Yuanhuan spread out his hands innocently. "Your son is just putting on an act, don’t believe what he says." Song Yuanhuan pointed at Little Moon to argue his case, saying he had only spanked the little guy lightly, not enough force to kill even a cockroach, yet the little guy was making a face like he’d been harshly beaten. As a father, feeling outsmarted by his own little son, Song Yuanhuan felt so tired at heart!

"No, that’s not right, Mommy; Daddy’s so mean." Little Moon burrowed deeper into Xu Xiuxiu’s embrace, raising a fearful face. "Mommy, let’s ignore Daddy, okay? Daddy hit Little Moon’s bottom, and wouldn’t let Little Moon cry, if I cry he’ll hit me, Little Moon’s bum hurts..." Pouting, Little Moon voiced various vexed complaints, little hands covering his bottom.

"Alright." Xu Xiuxiu agreed completely with whatever Little Moon said at the moment, staunchly in his corner.

"Honey, you can’t just take sides without knowing the facts!" Song Yuanhuan spoke anxiously.

"Shut up," Xu Xiuxiu commanded with a stern and severe glance.

Song Yuanhuan fell silent, choked by his speechlessness.

"Mommy, Little Moon loves you the most." Little Moon, finding the situation quite to his favor, wrapped his arms around Xu Xiuxiu’s neck and then shot an impish smile at Song Yuanhuan who stood not far away.

"Honey, stop fooling around; this kid is sly! You have to believe me..." Song Yuanhuan helplessly tried to prevent Xu Xiuxiu from being fooled.

"Who’s fooling around, Song Yuanhuan; I’m telling you, from today on, you must change your favoritism towards girls over boys. If you can’t change, you can go sleep in the study." Thank goodness Little Baby was a good child, although spoiled, not spoiled rotten; otherwise, Xu Xiuxiu might end up furious to no end!

Sleep in the study!!!

"I will change, I’ll definitely change," Song Yuanhuan immediately promised, without a second thought.

"So, tell me, how are you planning to change?" Xu Xiuxiu asked earnestly.

"Honey, whatever you say—I’ll change in whatever way you say," Song Yuanhuan decided to implement the important thoughts of leader Xu Xiuxiu to the fullest, completely obedient.

"Really?" Xu Xiuxiu eyed him skeptically.

"Really."

"Then, okay!" Xu Xiuxiu begrudgingly believed him since he was her man after all, knowing that he didn’t have many ill intentions, just that his military mindset was too ingrained, thinking that boys should be raised roughly, "Daddy said he will correct himself, and from now on, he will be nice to Little Moon always. Can Little Moon forgive Daddy for now? If Daddy doesn’t behave well, Mommy and Little Moon will ignore Daddy together, okay?" Xu Xiuxiu turned to hug Little Moon, seeking his opinion.

Little Moon turned his head to look at Song Yuanhuan for a long time before saying reluctantly, "Okay!"

"..." Song Yuanhuan’s mouth twitched for a long time, really irritated by the reluctant tone in Little Moon’s voice.

Xu Xiuxiu smiled upon hearing it, "Oh, are you not working today?" It was Friday today, and normally at this time, he would have already headed out. Where would he find the time to bicker with Little Moon?

"I wrapped up some work and can leave a bit later today. I’ll be off tomorrow."

"Oh! Then that’s perfect, let’s drop the kids off at school together today!" Xu Xiuxiu had originally intended to have Song Yuanhuan drop the kids off by himself but was worried that in her absence, he might secretly bully Little Moon, so she decided that it would be best for the couple to go together. Besides, it had been a long time since they both dropped the kids off together, and it was an opportunity not to be missed.

"Okay, then I’ll go out and buy breakfast first." Song Yuanhuan decided to escape the situation that was not in his favor by getting out of the house.

"Sure! I’d like some tofu pudding." Xu Xiuxiu cheerfully placed her order, then looked down at Little Moon with her arms around him, "What would Little Moon like to eat? Let Daddy buy it for you!"

Little Moon’s eyes rolled around as he thought for a while before saying, "I’d like some steamed buns."

"Good! Steamed buns it is. Did you hear that? Our Little Moon wants steamed buns," Xu Xiuxiu said with a smile, looking up at Song Yuanhuan.

"Mm!" Song Yuanhuan nodded.

"Or, you could just take Little Moon and Little Huang out with you. Would Little Moon like to go buy breakfast with Daddy?" Xu Xiuxiu suddenly suggested, her eyes shining. Since she wanted to correct Song Yuanhuan’s tendency to favor girls over boys, she had to start with the little things. Having this father and son who didn’t get along go out to buy breakfast together was definitely a good way to build their relationship.

"..." Little Moon was silent.

"..." Song Yuanhuan had a dark expression.

Without having to look, it was clear that both father and son were hesitant about Xu Xiuxiu’s unexpected proposal, glancing at each other before maintaining their silence.

"Mommy wants the breakfast that Little Moon buys!" Xu Xiuxiu made a hopeful expression, "Don’t worry, Little Moon! Little Huang will be there! Daddy wouldn’t dare to bully you, and if he does, just tell Mommy when you get back, and Mommy will teach him a lesson." Xu Xiuxiu encouraged Little Moon, her voice even carrying a hint of instigation.

Little Moon thought for a moment, his eyes sparkling, then nodded, "Mm, Little Moon will buy breakfast, and also get tofu pudding for Mommy." His babyish voice was incredibly cute.

"So good," Xu Xiuxiu said, beaming as she kissed Little Moon’s chubby cheeks.

"Then let’s hurry on down!" Song Yuanhuan, upon hearing Xu Xiuxiu comforting Little Moon, naturally didn’t dare to protest and casually nodded at Little Moon as a cue.

"Hmm-hmm." However, as soon as Xu Xiuxiu saw Song Yuanhuan’s casual demeanor, she immediately frowned and cleared her throat.

Song Yuanhuan, puzzled, glanced at Xu Xiuxiu and caught the warning in her eyes, "Come on, Daddy will pick you up to put on shoes and get dressed." The person who realized instantly began to show a solicitude smile.