VFGRC Chapter 26

TL: Moonlit

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Seeing Xing Xing’s pitiful appearance, Yu Bai softened for a moment out of instinct.

But Yu Bai quickly hardened his heart and adopted a serious expression.

When it came to teaching children, there couldn’t be any carelessness or excessive leniency.

Seeing that the warmth he was familiar with was no longer present in Yu Bai’s eyes, Xing Xing lowered his head even more.

Dad’s expression is so stern… Xing Xing felt a bit scared.

Yu Bai: “Xing Xing, did you cry in front of Uncle Rongyu this afternoon when you were at home?”

Xing Xing, shrinking into a quail-like figure, timidly replied, “Yes…”

Yu Bai: “And you even threatened Uncle Rongyu, saying you would cry if he didn’t give you a phone…”

The “little quail” Xing Xing stayed silent, staring at his chubby fingers.

It was just because he wanted to see Dad and used a little trick.

That wicked nanny uncle betrayed him completely. He was so annoying!

Yu Bai: “Xing Xing, do you think you did something wrong?”

Xing Xing, in a muffled voice, said, “I guess so…”

Yu Bai: “Louder.”

Xing Xing cleared his throat softly, “I guess so…”

Xing Xing’s eyebrows drooped, resembling a defeated fighter who refused to accept the outcome, like a stubborn little chick.

Unknowingly, anger ignited within Yu Bai.

“Xing Xing, is this how you show that you recognize your mistakes?”

Trembling, clutching his small hands, Xing Xing’s body shivered.

Yu Bai: “How have I taught you? To be honest and sincere with people, but what about now? Not only did you threaten others, but you also seem completely unaware of your own mistakes…”

Yu Bai was very angry because he now realized that his seemingly obedient son wasn’t actually obedient.

Yu Bai: “…Xing Xing, I’m disappointed in you!”

I’m disappointed in you.

Hearing those five words, Xing Xing widened his round eyes in disbelief.

Dad, he… was disappointed in him…

No, this can’t be!

Tears instantly welled up in Xing Xing’s eyes.

Drip, drip. Drip, drip.

The glistening tear drops, like pearls falling off a broken string, rolled down from the corner of Xing Xing’s eyes.

Xing Xing just wanted to stay by Dad’s side and not be separated from him… That’s why he used a little trick to contact Dad.

But just because of that little trick, Dad was disappointed in him…

Wuwuwu, Xing Xing felt so sad.

A surge of sadness enveloped Xing Xing’s heart.

This emotion was like a trapped air blocking Xing Xing’s heart, making him extremely uncomfortable.

At the moment, he didn’t want to do anything or say anything; he just wanted to cry.

Because only through tears could he release his feelings of sadness.

Seeing Xing Xing silent but crying nonstop, Yu Bai gritted his teeth.

He had gone a bit too far with his words.

Yu Bai was usually someone who could control his emotions well, but when it came to matters involving Xing Xing, he always lost control.

Perhaps, this was what people called being chaotic due to caring too much.

If Yu Bai hadn’t had the car accident and hadn’t regained memories from his past life, he probably wouldn’t have gotten so angry with Xing Xing.

In Yu Bai’s impression, Xing Xing had always been a well-behaved and sensible child who never caused him any worry, let alone played such tricks in front of him.

So even though the car accident had triggered memories of his previous life, Yu Bai wouldn’t have believed that his son would gradually turn into the major villain in the novel who would do anything for personal gain.

However, after today’s events, Yu Bai vaguely realized that Xing Xing wasn’t as well-behaved as he had imagined.

It seemed that if he wasn’t careful, Xingxing might “deviate” and become the villain in the novel.

He only wanted his son to grow up peacefully and have an ordinary life, just like most children.

Now it seemed that achieving this goal wouldn’t be simple.

Xing Xing cried in a particularly heartbroken manner, completely disregarding his own image.

Xing Xing’s face and the corners of his eyes were red from crying, and his nose had a bubble of snot.

But just like the day he received an injection at the hospital, Xing Xing cried silently, holding back his voice instead of crying loudly.

The more he held back his tears, the more pitiful he appeared.

Yu Bai, who initially intended to let Xing Xing cool down, couldn’t bear it after all.

He quickly surrendered.

Yu Bai took out a tissue and wiped away the tears from Xing Xing’s sorrowful, swollen face.

Xing Xing hiccuped while crying, looking at Yu Bai with swollen eyes.

“Dad… hiccup… Dad…”

“Don’t speak,” Yu Bai still maintained a stern expression. “Wait until you stop hiccuping.”

Xing Xing immediately closed his mouth.

After a while, when Xing Xing stopped hiccuping, he looked at Yu Bai.

“Dad…” Xing Xing’s soft and sweet voice carried a hint of hoarseness. “I know I was wrong… Dad, Dad…”

“Can you not be disappointed in me?”

Xing Xing, like an adorable little kitten, extended his chubby little hand and gently grabbed the hem of Yu Bai’s clothes. His beautiful eyes were filled with a cautious emotion–

Afraid of making Yu Bai unhappy.

Yu Bai pursed his lips and lowered his gaze.

Xing Xing was his own child, a piece of flesh that fell from his own body.

Xing Xing was sad and unhappy, and how could he feel happy in such a situation?

“Dad…”

Xing Xing was afraid of being rejected by Dad.

Because Mom went to heaven, Dad was now the only person in this world who was good to him, who loved him.

If Dad didn’t like Xing Xing either…

There would be no one in this world who genuinely liked Xing Xing.

Yu Bai took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.

“As long as you show a remorseful attitude, sincerely apologize and make amends, I won’t be disappointed in you.”

Xing Xing immediately responded, “I will listen to Dad’s words, apologize sincerely, and make amends!”

Yu Bai said, “Good. Then… go apologize to Uncle Rongyu.”

Xing Xing exclaimed, “Okay?!”

What?! Dad actually wanted him to apologize to that wicked nanny uncle!

Yu Bai questioned, “What’s wrong? You threatened him at home this afternoon. Don’t you want to apologize? Didn’t you just tell me that you would make amends and apologize sincerely?”

Xing Xing replied, “I… I apologize!”

Xing Xing gritted his teeth and slowly shuffled his little bottom, turning towards Ji Rongyu.

“Nanny uncle, I… I…”

If it weren’t for that wicked nanny uncle reporting behind his back, Dad wouldn’t have discovered this!

Moreover… Xing Xing didn’t like that wicked nanny uncle at all.

Because Xing Xing always felt that the wicked nanny uncle wanted to take Dad away from him.

Usually, at home, the wicked nanny uncle and Dad would often chat and laugh about things that Xing Xing, as a little child, couldn’t understand.

This made Xing Xing, a three-year-old child, unable to participate in their conversations.

He could only silently play with his building blocks on the side, which was super boring!

And it was even more infuriating at night because the wicked nanny uncle would compete with him for food!

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Taking into account all these factors, Xing Xing keenly perceived that Ji Rongyu treated Yu Bai with a special attitude, naturally assuming that Ji Rongyu had ulterior motives and wanted to snatch Yu Bai away!

Dad was the most important person to Xing Xing, and he would never give Dad to anyone else!

“What do you want to tell me?” Ji Rongyu curved his lips, revealing a playful smile.

But… Dad asked Xing Xing to apologize, so Xing Xing had no choice but to apologize.

Xing Xing spoke softly, “I was wrong about what happened this afternoon… I’m sorry, I apologize…”

Oh my. The usually arrogant little child was actually apologizing to him?

Ji Rongyu smiled, his lips curled up, showing a slightly smug expression.

Despite saying he didn’t care, Ji Rongyu’s upturned lips revealed a slightly proud smile.

Xing Xing, with teary eyes, noticed it.

Just after crying, his eyes still slightly red, Xing Xing thought, ‘Wuwuwu! I still really dislike that wicked nanny uncle!’

 

Author’s Note:

PS: The remaining chapter will be updated in the afternoon or evening.