Chapter 146 - Chapter 146: Don’t Call Me the Wrong Mommy Next Time
Chapter 146: Don’t Call Me the Wrong Mommy Next Time
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Ding Ding made a funny face at Shen Ning, mocking Daddy for his show-off attitude.
Shen Ning suppressed a smile.
“Ding Ding, don’t casually call someone else ‘Mommy’ in the future, okay?” At this point, Li Zhenting seemed to have noticed that Ding Ding was mocking him and adopted a stern tone to reprimand him.
This little guy was becoming increasingly unruly. Shen Mei was still in this house, and he was already calling someone else “Mommy.” If Shen Mei found out, she’d be furious.
Shen Ning felt a slight tension upon hearing this but quickly relaxed.
It seemed that Li Zhenting had indeed heard Ding Ding call her “Mommy,” but he didn’t seem to believe it, which was perfect!
“Yes, Ding Ding, you can’t call Mommy the wrong name next time,” she immediately signaled Ding Ding with her eyes, reminding him gently.
“Okay,” Ding Ding agreed reluctantly, though he didn’t really accept it in his heart.
After all, Shen Ning was his real mommy; he hadn’t called her the wrong name.
At this moment, upstairs, Lan Lan, wearing a small floral nightgown, came out of her bedroom to find Ding Ding to play. However, she couldn’t find him anywhere, so she came downstairs. As soon as she descended, she caught a whiff of a delicious aroma, and her stomach rumbled in response.
The dishes tonight were exceptionally spicy, and she hadn’t eaten much.
She hurried to the kitchen.
“Daddy, I want to eat too.” As soon as she entered the kitchen, Lan Lan saw Shen Ning. With big eyes fixed on her, she spoke to Li Zhenting.
Li Zhenting glanced at his empty bowl, nearly cleaned out by his own voracious appetite, and the pot was empty too. This presented a bit of a problem.
“Lan Lan, do you want to eat? Auntie will cook for you,” Shen Ning said warmly, looking at the child’s hungry expression. As a mother, even though this wasn’t her child, she couldn’t help but feel compassion and enthusiasm.
“Yes,” Lan Lan nodded.
“Then come and sit here quickly. Ding Ding still has a few left in his bowl. You two can share them first, and I’ll cook some more over there.” Shen Ning placed Lan Lan beside Ding Ding and gave her a few dumplings from his bowl. Then, she turned to the stove to prepare more.
Li Zhenting looked at Ding Ding with surprise.
What a significant change in the child!
The old Ding Ding never smiled, and he even disliked Lan Lan. Not to mention giving her dumplings, he wouldn’t even share his food. They used to argue a lot.
But now, they were sitting together happily, looking just like real siblings.
It seemed that Shen Ning had quite a magical touch.
After a moment of astonishment, Li Zhenting’s attention was drawn as Li Wanqing returned home.
Shen Ning’s dumplings were ready just in time.
Li Wanqing returned home to find her son, grandson, and granddaughter sitting together while Shen Ning was busy in the kitchen. Her eyes moistened with emotion.
How long had she been waiting for this scene? If only her son…
But then, she shook her head, and her heart sank. Shen Mei had already given birth to a pair of children for Zhenting. Looking at it now, how could it be possible?
She sighed inwardly, feeling a sense of disappointment as she approached Shen Ning and greeted her warmly. As she looked at the greenish congee, her own stomach rumbled with hunger. The five of them happily gathered around the dining table to enjoy their meal.
Upstairs in Ding Ding’s bedroom.
Shen Ning and Ding Ding were getting ready to play a game when suddenly they noticed Lan Lan standing by the door, her gaze fixed on Ding Ding without any intention of leaving.
Shen Ning was momentarily surprised. When she looked at Ding Ding, he seemed quite aloof and not very interested in interacting with Lan Lan.
She found it somewhat amusing.
“Lan Lan, we’re about to play a game with Ding Ding. Would you like to join us?” she asked softly.
“Okay,” Lan Lan replied happily.
Shen Ning smiled and waved to her. “Then come over here.”
Lan Lan happily walked in.
Although she didn’t like Shen Mei, she didn’t have any aversion to Lan Lan. After all, Lan Lan was still young, and how much mischief could she really get into?
Shen Ning began teaching Ding Ding and Lan Lan some games that promote unity and friendship, aiming to strengthen their bond. After all, in case she wasn’t around in the future, it would be good for Ding Ding to have a companion.
Ding Ding originally didn’t like Lan Lan, but with Shen Ning’s guidance, he gradually became less indifferent towards her.
And Lan Lan also corrected her habit of bullying Ding Ding, slowly developing a more respectful attitude towards him..