Chapter 297: Chapter 294: You’re Always Bullying Mom—Mom Said You’re a Big Bad Guy
He Yanzi is already one year old, and he hasn’t called me "daddy" even once.
He Chen always thought the boy had some brain issues, being this old and still not saying "daddy." Turns out, the little guy knows how to say it, he just doesn’t want to.
He even pretended not to see me earlier!
It’s just too much!
So young yet already so tricky, I really don’t know who he takes after.
He Chen silently grumbled in his heart, keeping a stern face.
"He Yanzi, who am I? Say it again."
He Yanzi sat on the couch, his little legs dangling, unable to touch the ground.
In contrast to He Chen’s cold expression, his soft, adorable face looked extremely aggrieved.
Liu Gaoyuan and others, who were hiding nearby per Ye Manman’s instructions, were heartbroken, especially wanting to give the poor little guy a hug and tell him where his mom was.
But exchanging a glance with Liu Rulan, they decided to respect Ye Manman’s decision, letting the little guy learn the importance of family, especially dad.
"You are daddy."
He Yanzi’s voice was milky and small, looking like he would start crying from missing his mom, with red eyes but holding back tears.
He Chen knew his son wasn’t a simple-minded child and naturally wouldn’t give up educating him just out of a little pity.
"Then why do you never call me ’daddy’?"
His voice was low, a bit serious, but not harsh, just communicating normally with the little guy.
He Yanzi’s little mouth quivered again, and the tears he’d been holding back finally fell.
"Because daddy takes mommy away, daddy bullies mommy, I don’t like daddy!"
Ultimately, he’s just a child, more sensible than other one-year-old kids his age, yet still quite straightforward in thought.
He Chen obviously didn’t expect that in his son’s eyes he was portrayed as such a person.
Taking mommy was normal behavior for him as a husband.
"When did I bully mommy?"
How could he bully Ye Manman? He was doting on her all the time, and this little guy’s words were baseless!
He Yanzi pitifully dabbed at his tears, trying hard to put on a fierce expression as he glared at him.
"You always bully mommy, I heard mommy say you’re a big bad guy! You’re a big bad guy! I want to protect mommy! I don’t want to call you daddy!"
A child’s words might not be logical, but he just repeats what he hears.
His expression froze when he was called a big bad guy.
He quickly glanced over at the two elders sneaking peeks from behind the door crack, his face instantly filled with awkwardness.
When did Ye Manman ever say he was a big bad guy...
It seemed to be only during those stolen moments on the small couch in their room after the kid fell asleep...
So was the child actually awake during those times?
And heard everything?
This is unbelievable!
Always thought he was just a clueless little baby who couldn’t speak well, but turns out he has such a good memory!
He Chen felt a bit embarrassed.
But He Yanzi didn’t think he’d said anything wrong, even continuing to loudly accuse him.
"You’re a big bad guy! You always make mommy cry, you..."
To prevent him from saying something even more dreadful, He Chen suddenly stood up and scooped him up in his arms, promptly heading to the second floor.
He needed to properly educate this little guy!
Was it making Manman cry?
It was obviously because she couldn’t endure...
Thinking about this made He Chen feel frustrated!
Because of this little guy, he hadn’t properly cuddled with Ye Manman in such a long time!
This son was born just to ruin his good times!
"Let me go! Let me go! I want mommy!"
He Yanzi was very uncooperative, continuously kicking his legs and attempting to bite his arm.
But who was He Chen? Wasn’t that muscular physique something to be reckoned with?
A slight flex of his arm, and those muscles were hard as rock, no matter how hard He Yanzi tried to bite, he couldn’t make a dent.
He Chen let out a proud chuckle.
"Little guy, with this meager strength, you think you can beat your old man? Try again in twenty years."
His words were pretty arrogant, his demeanor also quite provoking.
Just kidding, even Ye Manman couldn’t bite through his muscles, how could a little baby have any chance?
He Yanzi was so angry his teeth itched; he clung to his arm, gnawing persistently, but just couldn’t make a mark, his dad’s muscles were undeniably the hardest thing he’d ever tried biting!
He vowed that he’d become like that in twenty years!
Then he’d surely avenge mommy!
A child’s thinking was simple and far-reaching, little did he know that He Chen’s iron-like muscles were forged through rigorous training, a feat unachievable without similar conditions and harsh survival circumstances!
Not even being He Chen’s son would change that.
He Chen placed him on the bed to sit, starting a serious discussion on matters between father and son.
"He Yanzi, I haven’t bullied mommy. You’ll understand these things when you grow up. Also, you’re over a year old now; you can’t always rely on mommy. Mommy has her own things to do, and you should learn to pursue your interests, got it?"
He Yanzi’s big eyes were still glistening with tears, his speech punctuated with little sobs.
"What does mommy have to do?"
He didn’t understand, but he knew that mom would sit alone for a long time and say things he couldn’t comprehend.
He really wanted to understand, but it was just beyond him, so he’d obediently play by himself when mom was sitting or speaking alone, not bothering her.
He thought he was being very mature.
But why didn’t mom want to take him along?
He wasn’t bothering her work.
He Yanzi’s little head was full of big questions as he curiously stared at this towering man before him, hoping he’d explain why.
Truthfully, He Chen wasn’t experienced in educating kids, but he felt some things needed explaining, hoping the little one could understand as best as possible.
So with the best method he thought appropriate, he gave a brief explanation.
"The things mommy is doing are very important and will help her become even better, becoming the best mom in the world. Would you like to become the best son in the world and make mommy proud?"
Although He Yanzi didn’t fully understand, he nodded.
"Yes!"
"Mommy is already the best mom in the world. I like mommy the most!"
In his eyes, mom was already the best, smelling nice, feeling soft, pretty, and she doted on him. He loved to be with mom, held in her arms.
He Chen knew this little guy couldn’t go two sentences without praising mom, so he took this angle to talk.
"Then doesn’t the best mom in the world need to have the best son? Do you think you’re the best son in the world right now?"
He Yanzi tilted his head, thinking for a moment, and confidently nodded.
"I am!"
But He Chen furrowed his brow, dismissing him with some disdain.
"No, you’re not. You don’t even greet grandma or great-grandfather; you’re a dummy."
He Yanzi was unhappy, "I’m not a dummy! I can call grandma and great-grandfather!"
He Chen tapped his forehead with a finger.
"Then you’re a little rascal; grandma and great-grandfather are so good to you, yet you deliberately don’t greet them, always pretending not to see them."
"That’s not being the best son."
