Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
After a moment’s hesitation, the housekeeper explained softly, “The young master’s health has been poor since he was very small. He has very low immunity, and he has been on the verge of death a few times. The doctors believe that his condition could have developed because his mother was on drugs while she was pregnant with him.
“We have been taking very good care of him all these years, and his condition has gradually improved. However, if we don’t keep a close eye on his diet, something like what’s just happened will recur.”
“Such a young child. How could the heavens be so cruel to him?” Yan Susu’s heart ached as she gently caressed the pale little face.
“In future, with Madam’s loving care, the Young Master will be a lot happier,” said the housekeeper, smiling with relief. Perhaps the arrival of the new mistress would bring positive change to this family.
Saying nothing, Yan Susu simply sat, keeping her vigil by the bed.
Towards the latter part of the night, as predicted by the doctor, Lu Xingguang did develop a fever, quite a high-grade one.
Fortunately, Fu Zhengshi was there in no time and gave him a shot to reduce the fever.
Acting according to his instructions, Yan Susu administered fever-reducing therapy to Lu Xingguang over the next few hours until his temperature went down.
“Hug——” He must have been dreaming of something bad because Lu Xingguang suddenly reached out, murmuring and asking to be hugged.
Watching his stricken little face, Yan Susu’s heart ached. She removed her shoes and got on the bed, pulling the boy into her arms.
As he came into contact with her soft, warm embrace, Lu Xingguang subconsciously snuggled closer and slept peacefully.
Feeling very tired herself, Yan Susu shut her eyes as well and fell soundly asleep.
When the housekeeper re-entered the room to ask Yan Susu if she wanted to get some rest, she saw the heart-warming sight of the woman and the child soundly asleep, their arms wrapped around each other.
With a happy smile, she proceeded to retreat quietly until, upon turning, she saw Lu Zhanxiu.
“Sir…”
“Yep.” Nodding, Lu Zhanxiu entered the room and looked at the pair on the bed. Inexplicably, the sight caused something to stir in his heart.
And then, as the housekeeper looked on in disbelief, he got on the bed, too, wrapping the pair of them in his embrace.
The housekeeper’s jaw dropped. Then, she smiled and shut the door.
Without a doubt, the mistress would bring about a nice change in this family!
When Yan Susu woke up, it was already past eight the next morning.
Opening her eyes, she noticed that she was alone in bed. Lu Xingguang was nowhere to be seen.
Feeling concerned, she threw back the bedcovers and ran downstairs in her bare feet.
Reaching the dining room, she saw the pair, looking like replicas of each other, one big and the other small, sitting pretty and eating their breakfast.
Although he still looked a little pale, Lu Xingguang appeared a lot more energetic than he had the night before.
“Madam, you’re up. Please have some breakfast,” the housekeeper said, thoughtfully giving her a pair of slippers.
Nodding, Yan Susu went straight to Lu Xingguang, touching his face gently. Placing her forehead against his, she found that his temperature had gone back to normal. She then smiled and ruffled his little head, “No more binge eating.”
“I was not binge eating. You were the one who wanted to keep eating, and I was playing along with you!” Lu Xingguang retorted, looking wronged. Then, he reached up reflexively to feel his own forehead.
Whoa…His heart was fluttering wildly. It was proof that he liked Pretty Wife. He just knew that Pretty Wife was the woman destined for him and that Lu Zhanxiu was trying to take her away from him!
At that thought, Lu Xingguang put down his cutlery and, looking at his father with a serious face, said, “Lu Zhanxiu…”
Lu Zhanxiu looked up and gave him a fleeting glance.
Lu Xingguang quickly switched tactics. “Papa, we need to talk.”
“Yes?” Lu Zhanxiu raised his brows slightly, indicating that he was listening.
“I like Pretty Wife. And she likes me. What we have is true love, so please let me have her.”
Yan Susu was speechless.
It was now Lu Zhanxiu’s turn to put down his cutlery. He looked coolly at this son of his who had the guts to challenge him. “Are you sure she likes you?”
Calmly, Lu Xingguang replied, “Pretty Wife came to pick me up from school and bought me delicious food. When I was sick, she stayed by my side. We even touched foreheads. That’s proof for you!”
Don’t think he hadn’t noticed the stare that the Iceberg had given them when he and Pretty Wife had touched foreheads earlier!