Daddy, Come Home For Dinner!

Chapter 1122: Chapter 1122: Can I Sleep With You Tonight?

"We haven’t enjoyed much peace, yet we’re about to send him to Lanshan Courtyard." Chi Jingsi wasn’t blaming the two elders, she was simply annoyed that someone was stirring up trouble for no reason.

What she blamed was whoever was trying to harm others.

Living a good life, but constantly scheming to harm others.

Even not sparing a child, otherwise how could Xiao Mo sense it?

Chi Jingsi asked Zhao Dinghuan with some conspiracy theories, "Do you think Zhao Dingye and Zhao Guqing are plotting something?"

The whole family, and only his branch, is fixated on the Family Head position.

But what’s the saying?

If it’s meant to be yours, it will be.

What is destined to be yours will eventually be yours, what is not, don’t force it.

For Zhao Dingye’s branch, they have no destiny with the Family Head position.

Constantly thinking about things that aren’t theirs will bring big trouble sooner or later.

Pah!

Zhao Dinghuan smiled, indulging Chi Jingsi.

He then reminded, "Since you suspect them, don’t discuss Xiao Mo’s matters with them."

"Am I stupid? Of course, I won’t say anything." Chi Jingsi replied.

"Even about Xiao Mo going to Lanshan Courtyard, don’t tell them. Though it surely can’t be hidden, once Xiao Mo goes, everyone will know. However, delay it as long as possible. I’m concerned Zhao Dingye and his son might speculate based on clues." Zhao Dinghuan endured Chi Jingsi’s glare and finished his statement.

Chi Jingsi nodded, "Don’t worry. Even if it can’t be kept secret, our family’s children, not only the inheritors, all have a spot at Lanshan Courtyard."

We’ll see if Zhao Dingye and Zhao Guqing believe it.

Zhao Gushen and Ye Fei took Xiao Mo home.

Zhao Gushen spoke to Ye Fei, "Though there’s currently no clear lead, we should start investigating those we suspect."

Sending the little one to Lanshan Courtyard made Zhao Gushen feel a little heartache.

Hence, his spirits weren’t high at the moment.

The little one changed his clothes, finished washing up, and sat cross-legged on the sofa.

He was fiddling with a little car in his hands.

When Zhao Gushen and Ye Fei emerged, they saw the little one immersed in play, head down.

Pitiful to the naked eye.

Zhao Gushen sighed and sat beside the little one, "I was sent to Lanshan Courtyard to study at your age as well. But, compared to the kids who live there year-round, I didn’t suffer as much."

"Because I was still at home most of the time, only going there on holidays," Zhao Gushen recounted, "Perhaps it’s because, from an early age, I understood this was an inevitable path for me. There’s no avoiding it; I could only brave through."

"Hence, I was prepared earlier on than you. You only found out recently and just returned to the Zhao Family. Unlike me, or the others in your generation who were indoctrinated from a young age to go to Lanshan Courtyard, so they could quickly accept it."

"They feel the pressure too, though definitely less than you, as you learned of it suddenly." Zhao Gushen showed his understanding toward the little one’s feelings.

The little one gradually lifted his head, looking up at Zhao Gushen with his round little face.

Zhao Gushen rarely spoke so much with him.

Seeing Zhao Gushen’s gentle demeanor, the little one’s heart found a sense of dependance.

He put down the little car and gradually scooted toward Zhao Gushen.

Only when his small body leaned lightly against Zhao Gushen did he stop moving.

Like a piglet who tasted something sweet, his cheeks reddened, secretly pleased in his heart.

Zhao Gushen laughed too, his eyes filled with tenderness.

Differing from the tenderness directed at Ye Fei.

Zhao Gushen reached out to rub the little one’s tiny head.

The little one’s hair was fine and soft, giving a feeling akin to stroking a small animal.

"But, you always say you’re a big kid now and can protect Xiao Fei," Zhao Gushen remarked.

"In Lanshan Courtyard, you’ll learn a lot. You need to learn to better protect Xiao Fei. Even if only to protect Xiao Fei, going to Lanshan Courtyard is worthwhile." Zhao Gushen said.

Indeed, no matter how many reasons there are to go to Lanshan Courtyard, none compares to this one.

The little one immediately became invigorated, "I’ll go! No matter how tough it gets, I’ll stick it out."

"In the future, it won’t be Xiao Fei protecting me; it’ll be my turn to protect Xiao Fei!" The little one clenched his small fist, even his childish voice took on a firm tone.

Ye Fei saw the little one’s reaction, feeling both touched and a bit bittersweet in her heart.

She resolved to make sure he’s well nourished before heading to Lanshan Courtyard.

"You said it yourself." Zhao Gushen smiled, "Since you’ve said it, you must follow through."

The little one nodded heavily, "I promise."

"Hurry and sleep, tomorrow you can call your little friends," Zhao Gushen said.

The little one hesitated, looking at Ye Fei, "Xiao Fei, can I sleep with you tonight?"

Though he made a resolute decision, his heart still held reluctance.

Zhao Gushen chuckled; he wouldn’t be gone forever.

He’s only staying there for a month.

However, Zhao Gushen didn’t voice this, just letting the little one indulge in his clinginess.

Not objecting equates to agreement.

After all, the little one won’t take long before undergoing training.

His life would mark a new starting point once entering Lanshan Courtyard, leaving little room for carefree play.

Thus, while he can be pampered, pamper him a little more.

The privilege of their family type; were it a regular family, a little five-year-old, still in kindergarten, would struggle walking or running stably, craving attachment.

Sending them to stay with relatives would be hard enough, let alone sending a small child for rigorous training.

Therefore, when the little one suggested it, Zhao Gushen didn’t oppose.

This little third wheel wouldn’t stay at home much longer.

"Alright." Seeing Zhao Gushen not object, Ye Fei readily agreed.

Of course, even if Zhao Gushen intended to oppose, Ye Fei’s word would be the final.

Ye Fei couldn’t bear the little one either.

"Then I’ll... I’ll take a bath, clean and fragrant!" the little one said.

Assuring to be all clean, white, and tender.

"I’ll go run your bathwater," Ye Fei laughed.

Ordinary bath water, the little one still couldn’t manage.

He was too short, making it inconvenient.

Yet bathing, the little one could handle himself.

Moreover, the little one was now feeling shy.

Even if Ye Fei wanted to help him bathe, he wouldn’t let her.

Covering his own little pepper, blocking Ye Fei’s view.

Whether he’s learned from someone or heard something.

So, to ensure the little one’s safety, Zhao Gushen specifically installed a little bathtub in his room’s bathroom, perfectly fitting his height and size.

This way, worries about him slipping in the tub or the water being too deep, causing any safety hazards are avoided.

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