C26 The Only Mother

Nonsense!

Xia Yun surreptitiously gave him an empty look, and then she offered the bowl of noodles in front of him. "Here you go. Enjoy."

By then, Lu Zhining had already finished half his bowl. His speed wasn't even comparable to that of a five-year-old. While he ate, he kept on slurping and mumbling, "It tastes so good. Yummy!"

Lu Fengting glimpsed at Lu Zhining, then picked up his chopsticks. In the end, he and Lu Zhining finished their meal together.

"I want to have more."

Both simultaneously pushed away their empty bowls and spoke in unison.

Xia Yun froze for a few seconds, and her eyes widened in astonishment. She smiled cheerfully and said, "All right, I'll give you some more."

At last, Lu Fengting and Lu Zhining almost entirely consumed a large bowl of noodles.

Lu Zhining closed his eyes, leaned back on the chair, and rubbed his small belly. "I'm so full!"

Xia Yun smiled and gave him a soft pat on the head. "Why did you have to eat all that food?”

Lu Zhining flashed her an innocent and pleasant smile. "Mom, I really enjoyed your cooking. It's so good that I ate too much without taking a break."

Xia Yun could only giggle and blink back at his heartfelt praise. "Come here, young man. I want you to rest first. If you still feel a little bloated later, let me know so I can give you some medicine.”

"Sure, Mom. Thank you for the wonderful meal.”

A sweet smile worked its way across Lu Zhining's face and into his eyes.

Lu Fengting wiped his mouth with a napkin, stood up abruptly, and spoke, "Lu Zhining, join me in the living room and let your mother eat."

"Oh, that's right. You haven't had dinner yet, Mom." Lu Zhining only reacted after he realizing it. Xia Yun was busy serving them dinner that she never got the chance to eat.

Xia Yun smiled warmly and countered, "That's okay. I'm not too hungry."

After walking to the living room, Lu Zhining stretched out on the sofa and asked faintly, "What do you want to say to me?"

Lu Fengting sat opposite him in the armchair and candidly declared, "I have kept my word. Don't forget the promise you made.”

After a period of silence, Lu Zhining said, "Don't worry. I'm not asking you that question again."

"Well, I'm glad to hear it,"

Lu Fengting spoke softly, then went upstairs to change.

Lu Zhining got up from the couch and peered toward the dining area where Xia Yun was still eating. He pursed his lips and, out of self-defense, shrugged, "I have only one mother, and that's her."

After dinner, Xia Yun went with Lu Zhining to the small house he stayed in. She gave him a warm bath and helped him change into his pajamas before tucking him into bed a few minutes later.

"Mom, you're not going away from me, are you?"

Lu Zhining asked suddenly while Xia Yun was pulling the covers up to his chin and straightening his blanket.

Xia Yun paused momentarily and smiled at him. "No, I'm not leaving you. I'll be here to watch you grow into a handsome young man and see you get married."

"I don't want a wife, Mom. All I need is a mother. "Lu Zhining looked at her directly, his small eyes full of sincerity.

Xia Yun sensed the warmth of his gaze and the seriousness in his voice. She laughed as she patted Lu Zhining's butt. "Okay, that makes sense. You only want me beside you.”

The full moon hung high in the starry sky, and its bright light crept through the window, falling on the mother and her son. The adoring scene made the night seem exceptionally tranquil.

Meanwhile, back inside the main building, the light inside the study room was switched on.

A gentle knock from outside broke the stillness of the night.

"Come in."

Qian Feng pushed the door open and entered carrying a cup of coffee. "Mr. Lu, it's getting late. Why don't you get some rest?"

"There's something I have to finish first." Lu Fengting continued typing on the keyboard without even looking up at the butler.

Qian Feng placed the coffee on the table and was getting ready to leave when Lu Fengting stopped him. "Get in touch with the kindergarten principal. Tell her I'm buying the school, and she'll fill you in on the terms afterward."

"Okay."

"Also, there's a director there with the surname Zhao. I want him to get fired." Lu Fengting's deep voice was deliberately casual, and his face contracted into a passive mask.

"Yes, sir." Qian Feng bowed without comment, his face carefully neutral. "Is there anything else?"

"That would be all." Lu Fengting shook his head in a minor gesture of reproof. "Please keep this under wraps. I don't want news of my purchase leaking out in public. Finally, instruct the principal to keep it secret.”