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CHAPTER 159
On their way back to the car, Shane walked in front while Bai Renxiang and Bai Xiaojin walked behind. After he was sure that they were far from the gate, Bai Xiaojin tugged Bai Renxiang's hands that were linked with his. Bai Renxiang sighed and stopped with a slight frown on his face, showing that she was still angry at him for following a stranger.
"Mummy looked so cool when she was scolding that security man at the gate," Bai Xiaojin said with a smile and eyes full of adoration for his mother.
"But..." His smile dropped. "You are late by an hour," he puffed his cheeks and glared at Bai Renxiang.
Bai Renxiang's eyes shifted from his small frame to Shane and the latter just nodded his head in support of Bai Xiaojin's claim. Bai Renxiang sighed and looked back at her son. She knew she was guilty of forgetting about Bai Xiaojin's school closing hours.
"Ah... I am sorry about that. But that is not the reason you should go ahead and follow someone you do not know," she retaliated.
"I followed him because he asked me too and I know it was wrong but ever since he came, he did not have any bad intentions of hurting me," Bai Xiaojin defended himself and the mister from before.
"Also he defended me in front of those mean kids with a stupid you car I helped them pick up. He even talked to me nicely and he gave me a gift. So he is not a stranger. He is my... friend," he declared surprising Bai Renxiang as well as Shane. The Bai Xiaojin they knew only called his books friends.
"And I can scold you too. What took you so long to come and pick up? If you had come earlier then maybe I would have not followed the 'stranger'. So do not scold me like that. Besides, Uncle Shane is the one that was supposed to pick me up," he said and looked over to Shane.
Bai Renxiang sighed and crouched down to his level and gently caressed his hair.
"I am sorry for coming late. I told Shane that I wanted to come with him to pick you up from school. I just wanted to spend enough time with you. But an emergency meeting came up and I had to be present. I lost track of time after that. It was Shane who reminded me about it," she explained.
"Please forgive mummy, okay?" She pleaded with sincere puppy eyes.
"I can never be mad at mummy because I love mummy so much," he said and hugged her. "But you do not have to worry yourself to come to pick me up if you are busy. I understand that mummy has a lot to do," Bai Xiaojin said.
"Sigh. You let me off so easily. Sometimes I want you to act like a spoiled kid," she chuckled at her own words.
"Anyways, what did your 'friend' give you? It looks big," she said as she pointed towards the white bag Bai Xiaojin had been holding.
Bai Xiaojin brought out a toy car and showed it to Bai Renxiang. Bai Renxiang gasped in surprise.
"This is so... good," was all she said. Bai Xiaojin nodded in agreement.
"This is the latest toy car launched by Y-Surf Gaming Company. And it is a limited version too. They are only a few produced and that kind mister got me one," he said.
"Hmm. Then did you thank this mister that you claim to be your friend?" She asked as she placed the toy car into the white bag.
"Yes, I did. I can never forget to be grateful when given a gift, mummy."
"Alright alright. I know. I have not had lunch yet. Do you want to eat out? Oh! How about we go to that restaurant that you like? Uhm... What is it called now?" She thought as she placed her finger on her chin.
"Home Sweet Meals. Yes, I wanna eat there," Bai Xiaojin said in excitement.
"Alright. Shane let us go to Home Sweet Meals. My treat," she said and Shane nodded.
He swerved the car in the direction of the restaurant and zoomed off. It took them at most, an hour and twenty minutes to get to the restaurant. They ordered sweet and sour pork, dumplings and steak.
Bai Xiaojin enjoyed himself. They took pictures while eating. Bai Renxiang barely has time for outings like this one. She was always at work except on weekends. At times, Bai Renxiang would come home after dinner and she always looked worn out.
So now that she has made the time, he will make sure to enjoy it, even if it is just for a few minutes. After eating, they went to an ice cream parlour and went to get a cake. They also went to do a little shopping for clothes and other necessities.
When they arrived home, it was already past five o'clock in the evening. Jiang Meilin heaved a sigh of relief when they walked into the grocery store.
"What took you guys so long to come home? I was worried sick about you all. And sweetie what happened? Are you not supposed to be at work?" Jiang Meilin asked as she hugged Bai Xiaojin.
"I wanted to pick my baby from school and spend some time with him, so I tagged along with Shane," Bai Renxiang explained.
"Ah! I see. I see. Well then go upstairs, take your baths and change your clothes. You can warm up the food I kept in the refrigerator."
"Yes, mum. Let us go."
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