I Bacame the Mother of His Child-Chapter 112 - 111: The Little Monk Cheng Guang

Song Chengguang had been giving Xu Xiuxiu the cold shoulder ever since he got his haircut. The little guy was remarkably stubborn, ignoring all of Xu Xiuxiu’s cajoling and sweet talk. This silent treatment persisted even as Xu Xiuxiu accompanied him to the nursery, with the only exception being when they passed by the barbershop Song Chengguang detested so much. It was then that the little guy would huff and hustle ahead on his little legs, making it clear that he disapproved.

Xu Xiuxiu was at a loss with his obstinate behavior; thankfully, the weekend was approaching. Song Chengguang’s nursery closed on weekends, so he could stay home. Xu Jingjing, who had been working at Sichuan Pavilion for several days, benefited from their policy of eight days off per month. Even though she had started in the middle of the month, she still managed to get four days of rest.

Xu Xiuxiu asked if Xu Jingjing wanted to go anywhere, considering that she was still at the age to enjoy fun outings, and there were plenty of places to visit in City Z. Now that they had time, it seemed only right for her, as the elder sister, to take Jingjing out for some enjoyment.

Unexpectedly, Xu Jingjing shook her head and declined Xu Xiuxiu’s offer. Since starting work at Sichuan Pavilion, the girl seemed to have grown up a bit. "Big sis, I can’t always be spending your money. How about we go out after I get paid? I’ll treat you then!" Xu Jingjing was living with Xu Xiuxiu, and even though Xu Xiuxiu was her older sister, Jingjing felt awkward about it now that she was earning her own keep.

Xu Xiuxiu was heartened by her sister’s thoughts and naturally didn’t object. "Well then, you’re off tomorrow, so I’ll take you to the Military District to see your brother-in-law!" Song Yuanhuan’s troop was in the middle of military exercises, which was why Xu Xiuxiu hadn’t returned to the Military District. Now that both Song Chengguang and Xu Jingjing had the day off, she thought it would be good to spend a couple of days at the military base.

"Sure! I’ve never been to the military base before. I’ve always wanted to see what it’s like inside," Xu Jingjing said, nodding enthusiastically. Even if a woman doesn’t have a military complex, she can’t help but be curious about the army, Xu Xiuxiu understood that much.

Song Chengguang was still having his cold war with Xu Xiuxiu when they got home. He kept his distance but couldn’t help listening keenly to the conversation between his mom and aunt. When he heard they were going to the Military District, his little eyes brightened up. However, in front of Xu Xiuxiu, whom he was still cross with, he just snorted and showed his disdain. freēnovelkiss.com

Yet, you can’t say that Song Chengguang didn’t have quite the temper. It had been three or four days since the haircut, and no matter how Xu Xiuxiu coaxed, he resolutely ignored her. She found it both exasperating and amusing. This was the first time Song Chengguang had ever been so willful with her. Sometimes he would be cross with her, but then he’d tell her what he wanted to wear or what he wanted to eat. After stating his demands, he would huff disdainfully and refuse to communicate further, presenting a cute little picture of self-deception.

However, when Xu Xiuxiu arrived at the military base with Song Chengguang and Si Ya (*Xu Jingjing), and saw Song Chengguang jump without hesitation into the arms of Song Yuanhuan, who had just returned from exercises, she couldn’t help but be amused by the little guy.

Song Yuanhuan had not seen his son in a few days and was now playfully lifting the little boy, who had a lovely bald head that made him resemble a naïve and adorable little monk. He simply couldn’t resist running his hand over the smooth head.

Hmm! The touch felt quite nice, Song Yuanhuan concluded in his mind after a pat on his son’s head.

Song Chengguang, feeling a large palm ruffling his head, showed a trace of reluctance on his face because he sensed his dad was making fun of him. Then, remembering he was currently in a quarrel with his mom, he decided he needed to cling to his father as a strong ally, so he pouted and began to list his grievances. "Dad, Mom’s a bad person; she made Chengguang bald and forced Chengguang to eat green leaves. Mom doesn’t love me anymore, and Chengguang is going to the temple to become a little monk!" Song Chengguang grumbled with his little mouth pursed.

Pfft! Upon hearing this, Xu Xiuxiu couldn’t hold back a burst of laughter.

Xu Xiuxiu knew she shouldn’t have laughed while Song Chengguang was solemnly complaining, as it could have really hurt the little guy’s feelings, but she simply couldn’t help it. Her son was earnestly presenting his grievances to Song Yuanhuan with his bare head, and his mention of becoming a little monk while looking so adorably dumbfounded made her burst into laughter. Her son truly did look like an adorable little monk!

Xu Jingjing knew that her little nephew had been in a cold war with her third sister, so when she saw the little guy hugging her brother-in-law’s neck and complaining, she naturally laughed out loud. Oh my god! Her little nephew was just too funny!

"Wow! Mommy is a bad person," Song Chengguang vented his grievances and, upon hearing Xu Xiuxiu and Xu Jingjing’s laughter, he immediately looked up and began to cry like rain.

The little guy, thinking about the cold war with his mother these past few days, was already enough to make him sad; and now he was so upset. His mother and little aunt weren’t coming to comfort him but instead laughing together at him, meanies, all meanies.

"Oh! Chengguang, don’t be angry, stop crying. Mommy won’t laugh at you anymore, okay?" As soon as Song Chengguang started to cry out loud, Xu Xiuxiu immediately stopped laughing and approached him. It was the first time the little guy had cried like this since that day at the barber shop, and Xu Xiuxiu knew him too well to realize that Song Chengguang was truly upset—how could she bear to make fun of him? Although she genuinely found the buzz-cut look on Song Chengguang very cute.

"Mommy is a bad person, a bad person," Song Chengguang cried with tears flying, but still leaned out from Song Yuanhuan’s arms toward Xu Xiuxiu.

"Okay, Mommy is a bad person, and this time Mommy was wrong! From now on, Mommy won’t ever give Chengguang a buzz-cut again, alright?" Xu Xiuxiu soothed the little guy, kissing his head several times while comforting him.

"Mm, Mommy, pinky promise!" Song Chengguang broke into a smile through his tears, his little finger raised, ready to make a pact with Xu Xiuxiu.

"Alright! Pinky promise." Xu Xiuxiu, seeing the little guy finally willing not to be angry, was naturally happy to indulge him.

Sure enough, after the pinky promise, the little guy was no longer angry, and happily ignored his dad Song Yuanhuan. "Mommy, Chengguang will eat green leaves, he will eat lots of them." Song Chengguang probably also realized Xu Xiuxiu’s temper and thus made a very serious promise.

"Good, then Chengguang must keep his word!" Xu Xiuxiu immediately praised the little guy.

Song Chengguang beamed at her words, looking shyly adorable, "Mm, Chengguang will eat lots of green leaves."

"Truly Mommy’s good baby." Seeing this, Xu Xiuxiu smiled and proceeded to plant several wild kisses on the little guy’s cheeks.

As the little guy was a boy, although he would occasionally be clingy and act cute to Xu Xiuxiu, he was a little shy about her kisses. "Mommy, Chengguang is a boy," Song Chengguang protested with a pout.

"Mommy can kiss her boy too." Knowing that the little guy was shy, Xu Xiuxiu kissed him a few more times. Seeing that protesting was ineffective, the little guy, his cheeks red, hid in Xu Xiuxiu’s arms with his small hands cupping his face.