Unable to endure the hardships of rural life, she returned home to arrange a marriage with a militar

Chapter 197 Mother's Compromise

The man and the dog didn't even get a bite of the bun. Their teeth met, and they bit at nothing, watching helplessly as the bun rolled back onto the ground. The once-white bun skin was now covered in dust and looked drab.

Gu Xi's eyes immediately welled up with tears. "Waaah, my little dumpling!"

Ah happy also barked loudly, making Wang Keying's head buzz. Ignoring everything else, she grabbed one in each hand and rushed into Shu Yun's house.

Shu Yun heard the commotion from inside the house, and when she came out and saw this scene, she raised an eyebrow. "What happened?"

Wang Keying put the person and the dog down, and then slowly let out a breath.

Before she could even speak, little Gu Xi complained, "Mommy, Auntie is mean! She knocked my meat bun away! It was a meat bun! And she didn't give any to Axi either. She's wasting food!" She said the last four words with obvious distress.

Shu Yun was completely confused and frowned. "Meat buns? Where did you get meat buns?"

Gu Xi grabbed her mother's trouser leg, speaking with a self-righteous tone, "I picked it up by the roadside."

"Found it on the roadside?!"

Gu Xi nodded, puffing out her little chest with great pride and confidence, "Yes, Mommy, I found it. I'm so lucky."

Wang Keying chuckled, "Yes, I asked him, and he said he picked it up by the roadside. When I got there, the two of them were about to share it. I wasn't feeling too comfortable with that, so I took them both and brought them back first."

Gu Xi pouted, clearly disapproving. "Auntie, you're too greedy. I offered you half, but you refused. You probably want to lock us all in the room and then eat it all by yourself. Auntie, my mom taught me that children shouldn't eat alone and should learn to share."

Gu Xi's face was full of "You're being too silly, you're being too immature," which made Wang Keying secretly happy.

Shu Yun slapped Gu Xi on the back of the head, "How dare you talk to your Aunt Wang like that?"

Wang Keying waved her hand dismissively, "When I saw those buns, I was reminded of how people used to kill dogs with distemper in the countryside. They'd mix some medicine into the food and leave it on the road. The dogs would start foaming at the mouth soon after eating it, and their bodies would stiffen up in no time. Besides, I've never seen such a good meat bun on the ground in my life. Flour and meat aren't cheap these days. Who would be so greedy? They'd pick it up even if it fell on the ground. The probability of leaving it there is too low."

Ah-Xi, who was still whimpering softly, froze, tucked his tail in, and obediently curled up back into his doghouse.

Shu Yun tapped Gu Xi on the head, "Did you hear that? Didn't Mom tell you not to eat things you find on the street? Thank you so much this time, Sister Keying, otherwise I really don't know what would have happened."

Gu Xi, puffing out his little chest, didn't get the righteous ambassador to uphold justice. Instead, he got a slap on the forehead. Gu Xi pouted, and a stubborn tuft of hair stood up. Shu Yun couldn't help but grind his teeth. It seemed that only physical punishment could work on such an obstinate child. Shu Yun grabbed his ear and asked, "Do you know you're wrong?"

"Oh, it hurts."

Shu Yun: "So you do know it hurts, huh? Do you know you were wrong this time? Your Aunt Wang did the right thing. Naughty kids like you deserve a spanking."

Gu Xi pursed her lips, trying to defend herself, "But, but it's a big meat bun, it smells so good, it's not dirty at all, it's white and soft."

As Gu Xi spoke, drool dripped from the corner of his mouth. Shu Yun laughed in exasperation and patted her foodie son's head. "You're not allowed to eat anything from outside. No matter how delicious it is, you can't eat it. What if there's something bad in it and you get diarrhea?"

Gu Xi pouted, clearly the meat bun was very powerful and the little guy couldn't resist it. The reasoning his mother gave him was like water off a duck's back, he forgot it as soon as he heard it.

Wang Keying chimed in, "Alright, our Xiaoxi will definitely know better next time and won't eat food from outside again, right?"

Gu Xi, still holding a grudge, remembered how Wang Keying had knocked the meat bun out of his hand. The little guy raised his chin, haughty and silent.

Shu Yun got angry again, "Gu Xi, don't you have any manners? Aunt Wang is talking to you."

"Alright, alright, he's still a child. You can talk to him again and he'll understand. Okay, I just came to deliver a few clothes. Here, take them. I have to go back now. I came while my little girl was asleep. If she wakes up and doesn't see me, she'll cry. I'm worried about her, so I have to go back."

Wang Keying left in a hurry, while Gu Xi and A happy squatted in the corner, withdrawn and isolated.

Shu Yun waved the bag in her hand, "Alright, since some kids are angry with Aunt Wang, they probably don't like the clothes Aunt Wang makes either. It's a pity. Look at this little dinosaur outfit, isn't it cute? I wonder if Liangliang would like it if we gave it to him?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Xi, forgetting her sullenness, shamelessly leaned closer, saying, "Don't give it to Liangliang, this is for the baby."

Shu Yun feigned confusion, "But aren't some of the children still angry with Aunt Wang? They still want the clothes Aunt Wang made for them. Who's so shameless?"

Gu Xi's eyes were now completely fixed on the little dinosaur clothes. She looked at them longingly and said, "I'm not angry with Aunt Wang anymore. Mom, give me the clothes quickly, I want to try them on!"

Shu Yun refused, "Do you know where you went wrong?"

Gu Xi pursed her lips and remained silent. The little guy was quite stubborn and muttered, "Anyway, we can't waste food. Such a good big meat bun must be delicious and won't make my stomach hurt."

The child was stubborn, so Shu Yun didn't hold back. "If you don't admit your mistake, then I won't give you this little dinosaur costume. I'll give it back to you when you admit your mistake. If you're still like this tomorrow, I'll give the costume to Liangliang."

Shu Yun spoke firmly, and Gu Xi's eyes immediately welled up with tears. She squatted down by the wall, her back to Shu Yun, looking very wronged and upset.

Shu Yun: "Then you can stay here."

Shu Yun thought of the meat buns outside, went out to take a look, but found that the buns by the corner of the wall were gone. Could they have been taken and eaten?

With this lingering worry, Shu Yun returned home and saw Gu Xi squatting in a corner, his shoulders swaying, and a damp patch at his feet.

The little guy rarely cried, which made Shu Yun feel bad. She could only purse her lips and give up, comforting herself: the child is still young, what can he understand? She can teach him properly.

Shu Yun took the initiative to show weakness, squatting down next to Gu Xi and saying softly, "Isn't our baby a man? Why is he crying?"

Gu Xi said in a muffled voice, "I didn't cry."

Shu Yun took out a handkerchief and wiped the little guy's face. "Baby, don't cry. If you cry, your face will be all red, and it will hurt when I wipe your face later. Okay, Mommy was just kidding you. The little dinosaur clothes were specially prepared for you. How could I give them to Liangliang? Okay, don't cry. Let Mommy put them on you and see if they fit. If they don't fit, we'll ask Aunt Wang to help us alter them."

As Shu Yun spoke, she unfolded the little dinosaur pajamas. Gu Xi, being a child, couldn't resist her curiosity and slowly raised half of her head from under her arms to peek at the little dinosaur pajamas.