Chapter 1259 - 838:

Su Xiaomeng arrived, completely unexpected by Xiao Yan.

But it was only when Su Xiaomeng hurriedly ran towards them that Xiao Yan realized he had been saying he was accompanying Xiao Ang to give up, but in his heart, he was just as stubborn, holding onto a bit of... expectation and hope.

"Mrs. Yin..."

Xiao Yan called out to her, and Su Xiaomeng straightened up to look at Xiao Yan, smiling slightly, "I have a name, Su Xiaomeng, don’t always call me Mrs. Yin."

"...Su Xiaomeng."

"That sounds a lot more comfortable." Su Xiaomeng smiled again, wiped the sweat off her forehead, and said hurriedly, "I’m really sorry, I really didn’t think you would still be waiting for me."

Su Xiaomeng got stuck in traffic on the way and when she saw it was already past four o’clock, she didn’t hold onto the hope that Xiao Ang would still be waiting for her.

But she had promised Xiao Ang she would come, so she thought no matter how late she was, she should still come by for a look, even if it was just an empty kindergarten...

She was almost at the kindergarten when she encountered a traffic accident, the entire road was closed off, and Su Xiaomeng was really at a loss, so she parked her car by the roadside and ran all the way over.

From afar... she saw the little figure sitting on the swing in the vacant lot, with an adult figure beside him.

Perhaps it was due to the guilt and apology she felt, and perhaps it was the setting sun, the evening breeze brushing against the bare willow branches, creating a somewhat desolate atmosphere, accentuating the loneliness and disappointment beneath the little figure.

But in that instant, as Su Xiaomeng ran over with anxiety and unease, hearing the little guy speak with a tone of a magnanimous Prime Minister who could accommodate a river in his stomach, she felt an inexplicable deep touch...

"I also didn’t think that this late, you would still keep your promise and come over specially."

"It’s already not considered keeping the promise... the activity is over." Su Xiaomeng was quite regretful, squatted down to look at Xiao Xiaoang, and upon closer inspection, unexpectedly found traces of undried tears on Xiao Xiaoang’s face, her heart was filled with sorrow again, so much so that she almost didn’t dare to ask... She swallowed, and then asked softly,

"Today... was Xiao Ang the only one without a parent accompanying him?"

"Hmm..."

Xiao Xiaoang hesitated for a moment, his big ghostly eyes immediately signaling to Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan cleared his throat and explained to Xiaomeng in a hurry, "I had a change in work schedule today, so ended up free and could make it to the kindergarten activity."

Su Xiaomeng opened her mouth slightly, smiled with relief, "That’s good, otherwise... I really would feel so guilty."

"Actually it wouldn’t have mattered if you didn’t come, after all, you don’t have any special relationship with Xiao Ang... Even if you made a promise you couldn’t keep, it’s not a big deal, Xiao Ang is just a child."

Xiao Yan said this, but Su Xiaomeng shook her head seriously,

"Precisely because Xiao Ang is a child, I can’t make empty promises. Xiao Ang is a good child, I hope when he grows up, he can also be an honest and trustworthy person."

"..."

"Moreover, I also have two children, who also were around Xiao Ang’s age. I know school family activities are very important to them."

Precisely because she knew this, Xiaomeng felt even more guilty for not being able to arrive on time.

"Xiao Ang... did he cry?" Xiaomeng’s gaze was tightly fixed on Xiao Xiaoang’s face...

"No, I didn’t!" Xiao Xiaoang immediately denied it, his big almond-shaped eyes stubbornly looking very cute.

"That’s good, I was worried you would cry, my daughter, whom you can call sister, often cries easily."

Su Xiaomeng used Shuangshuang as a comparison.

But Xiao Xiaoang didn’t respond to this, he just said, "I’m a man, how can I cry easily, Dad can testify."

In his heart, Xiao Yan thought: This little guy brags himself, but every time he blows a bull, he has to bring him along.

"Xiao Ang... is fine, he rarely cries usually."

Xiaomeng laughed after hearing this, thinking Xiao Yan as his father is really something... with such a ghostly son, how many lies does he have to help cover daily?

However, through this, Xiaomeng learned a bit more about Xiao Xiaoang’s temperament, like her two at home, regardless of being introverted or extroverted, talkative or quiet, they all... care about their pride!

Hmm... Su Xiaomeng thought again, it seems she is also like this.

"It’s getting late, Xiao Yan, are you and Xiao Ang planning to go straight home?" Xiaomeng asked Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan was about to nod when Xiao Ang quickly said,

"No! We are waiting for you here because we want to have dinner with you!"

"..." Xiao Yan was stunned for a moment, feeling like his son, who is too clever for his small size, his mind turning too fast.

Su Xiaomeng was also momentarily stunned, looking at Xiao Yan with surprise.

Xiao Xiaoang tugged at Su Xiaomeng’s hand, bringing back her focus, "You came late today, shouldn’t you compensate me a little?"

"Hmm... then, shall I have dinner with you?"

Xiao Xiaoang immediately smiled, "Yes, I will give you a chance to make it up to me."

"Oh my, you little rascal, taking advantage and acting innocent?" Su Xiaomeng pinched Xiao Xiaoang’s cheek, the evening breeze blowing, lifting hair off his forehead, revealing a birthmark redder than the setting sun.

"Xiao Yan, let’s go, shall we? Let’s have dinner, aren’t you hungry?"

Su Xiaomeng promptly looked at Xiao Yan, apologizing, "Then let’s hurry up and have dinner."

Xiao Yan, being told by Xiao Xiaoang, really felt somewhat embarrassed, "Actually it’s not that bad, not that hungry."

He was embarrassed to admit he said he was hungry just to trick Xiao Ang into not waiting for her.

Xiao Meng just smiled and borrowed Xiao Yan’s phone to call Yin Shixiu.

Yin Shixiu saw this unfamiliar number calling, and before answering, he guessed it might be Xiao Meng. After answering, it indeed was Xiao Meng...

"Did something happen? Are you on your way home? Is your phone out of battery?"

"Yeah, my phone ran out of battery. I’m calling to tell you that I won’t be home for dinner tonight... I’m having dinner with a friend, and I might be back a little late."

"Okay, are you driving yourself? Do you want me to pick you up later?"

"I’m driving, I can come back myself. Are you off work?"

"Yes, I’m about to head home."

"Make sure Shuangshuang and Huang Huang do their homework tonight and keep an eye on them."

Yin Shixiu chuckled softly, "Got it. Come home early and don’t drink outside."

"When did you ever catch me drinking outside? When you’re not around, I don’t even touch alcohol, okay? Don’t worry."

Xiao Meng had walked a few steps away to make the call, but the place was spacious and quiet, so even Xiao Yan heard the conversation between Su Xiaomeng and Yin Shixiu clearly. Xiao Ang, too, listened with eagerness, his big round eyes fixed intently on Su Xiaomeng’s back...

The little guy’s eyes flickered with a mix of emotions.

After reporting in, Xiao Meng turned back to ask Xiao Xiaoang, "Xiao Ang, what do you want to eat tonight? What do you usually like?"

Xiao Xiaoang touched his chin and began to ponder...

Xiao Yan hastily patted Xiao Xiaoang, "Just eat something casually. After Aunt Xiao Meng finishes, we need to go home, and we have to get up early for violin class tomorrow."

"Xiao Yan, don’t pat me, I know!"

Xiao Xiaoang furrowed his brows and glanced at Xiao Yan. He felt embarrassed to be casually slapped in front of Su Xiaomeng.

"It’s still early, we can eat anything."

Xiao Meng smoothed things over for Xiao Ang.

After thinking for a while, Xiao Xiaoang tilted his head back and said to Xiao Meng, "Gui Street."

Xiao Meng blinked, "Going to eat... night market?"

Xiao Xiaoang nodded.

Su Xiaomeng quickly looked at Xiao Yan, "Going to the night market...?"

"Since he wants to, let’s go there. Just that Gui Street is crowded with small stalls, I worry you, Mrs. Yin, might not be used to it."

Su Xiaomeng immediately shot Xiao Yan a sideways glance and muttered, "You really underestimate me! Not only do I often sneak out to eat now, but even before marrying into a wealthy family, night markets were also my favorite! Those places are great, with lots of people and lively atmosphere, everything you want to eat is there!"

Xiao Meng’s eyebrows danced as she spoke, wishing she could hug the little guy tight for suggesting Gui Street night market.

This must be more like a biological child than a biological one, coming up with ideas that fit her taste.

Xiao Yan hadn’t expected Su Xiaomeng to be so grounded. Forget about most wealthy wives, even those in middle-class families with a few properties and an annual income of thirty to fifty thousand, they likely wouldn’t choose to have dinner at a night market.

"Did you drive here?" Xiao Meng asked Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan nodded.

"Then you drive me to where I parked, and you and Xiao Ang drive in front while I follow behind and meet at Gui Street, alright?"

"Let Xiao Yan drive alone, and I’ll go with you in one car."

Xiao Ang suddenly stretched his neck, blinked at Su Xiaomeng, and said seriously, "Otherwise, I think you might get lost."

Su Xiaomeng covered her face, feeling she held no stature in the little guy’s mind anymore.

She looked at Xiao Yan, "Is that okay?"

"Sure, after all, you wouldn’t be able to sell him off."

"That’s uncertain... Xiao Ang is so handsome and cute, if I sold him, I’d surely make good money."

"Su Xiaomeng, don’t joke about that. If you sold me, I’d make sure you face legal consequences!"

"Hahaha, you even know about legal consequences?"

"Of course! But my dad probably wouldn’t let you face legal consequences, uh..."

"Pfft..." Su Xiaomeng couldn’t hold back her laughter and looked at Xiao Yan...

The gentle Xiao Yan was momentarily speechless and embarrassed, his son’s remark certainly open to interpretation.

"Haha, okay, let’s head out."

Fortunately, Xiao Meng didn’t think too much of it; after all, children speak without restraint.

According to the arrangement, Xiao Ang sat in Xiao Meng’s car, which already had two safety seats installed. Yet, Xiao Ang wanted to sit in the front passenger seat.

"I won’t move around, I’ll just sit here."