Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
“Lu Xingguang!” Yan Susu’s heart leaped into her throat, and, without another thought, she charged forward to grab Lu Xingguang.
“Toot——!” An ear-piercing honk of a car, followed by the driver’s outburst, “Are you trying to get yourself killed!? Why don’t you do it somewhere else?”
Yan Susu inspected Lu Xingguang from head to toe for any signs of injury and, satisfied that he wasn’t hurt, turned to face the arrogant driver.
“Why were you going so fast? In a hurry to your next life? Don’t you know that you have to slow down when driving in a school zone and sound the horn to indicate your intentions? If something bad happens to this kid, you can expect to spend a very long time in prison!”
The driver was stunned, not expecting Yan Susu to be able to stand up to him and shout him down. Noticing that the gathering crowd had begun to stare at him, he immediately felt guilty and said, “I was just worried about you guys getting hurt, that’s all!”
Not wishing to waste time arguing with him, Yan Susu carried Lu Xingguang to the side of the road and sat him on the ground. She then crouched to his height and, looking him in the eye, explained patiently.
“I know that this is hard for you to accept. However, I want you to know that my marrying your father was completely unplanned. I did not approach you and make friends with you on his account.
“I don’t blame you for hating me, but, in future, please do not pull any more stunts as dangerous as this. Getting yourself hurt just to get back at someone you dislike is not a worthy thing to do, do you understand?”
Nodding in silence, Lu Xingguang recalled how she had rushed forward to save him without hesitation, hugging him tightly in her arms and yelling at that driver on his behalf…
But then, weren’t stepmothers supposed to be mean? And then they would even produce a brother or sister, to join forces and bully him…
Since Lu Xingguang had not uttered a word, Yan Susu worried that he might have been traumatized. Her heart ached even more for him.
“I cannot guarantee that I will love and care for you as well as your biological mother would have, but I promise to do my utmost. Also, I am not able to have babies, so there will be no brother or sister to compete for my love and attention, you can rest assured.”
Looking at the gentle Yan Susu, Lu Xingguang felt more confused. This scenario was quite different from what he had seen on TV or heard from his friends!
Concluding from Lu Xingguang’s continued silence that she should give it some time, she changed the subject and suggested, “Let’s go to McDonald’s.”
Kids usually loved that.
True enough, Lu Xingguang’s eyes lit up instantly, obviously tempted. In the next instant, however, the gleam had disappeared, and he tossed his head in a huff and said, “Don’t even think about trying to buy my love like that!”
His haughty attitude was so adorable that Yan Susu burst out laughing. “I’m not trying to buy your love; I’m hungry and craving MacDonald’s. Will you keep me company?”
“All right then, since you look so desperate.” Contrary to his words, Lu Xingguang was then the one who dragged Yan Susu along, worried that the burgers might get sold out if they didn’t get there quickly.
All his classmates except him had eaten Kentucky Fried Chicken, McDonald’s, and other yummy fast food. He had never tried any of it. Lu Zhanxiu had forbidden him to eat any outside food.
Now, he would make sure that he ate to his heart’s content!
When they entered the McDonald’s, Lu Xingguang’s eyes gleamed as he pointed at random to the items on the menu. “That one, and that one, and that…”
Everything looked delicious, and he wanted to try it all!
“Don’t pick so many items; we won’t be able to finish them all. Why don’t we choose one thing for today and come back another day for something else, shall we?” With that, Yan Susu smiled at the cashier and placed her order: “Please give us a kid’s meal, a spicy chicken burger, and a cup of milk tea. Thank you.”
“Scrooge!” Lu Xingguang snorted unhappily as he focused his bright eyes on the cashier.
The sight of him waiting in hungry anticipation for his food was so adorable that Yan Susu burst out laughing.
Right at that moment, the phone rang. Since the caller ID was not familiar to her, Yan Susu answered warily. “Hello?”
“Mrs. Lu, have you gone to another planet to pick up the boy?”
No one else but Young Mr. Lu would address her as Mrs. Lu.
“Lu…Lu Xingguang and I are eating out and will be home a little later. Remember to eat your dinner.”
“Mrs. Lu, are you telling me that you intend to dine out on your first day of marriage, leaving your husband all on his own?”