Chapter 286: Naughty Baby

Seeing that Zhubaba and Zhubama were somewhat overwhelmed, Mou Lili said to Ling Feng, "Ling Feng, let's go. I believe Zhubaba and Zhubama are both parents who love their child; they will certainly consider Xiaozhu's future."

Ling Feng also left without hesitation.

The sky had turned dark again. The two walked along the mountain road, Ling Feng in the lead, guiding Mou Lili with a flashlight.

The last time they walked this night path, their focus had always been on the road conditions here, such as the ghost-like trees in the mountains or the chirping of unknown insects by the roadside.

But this time, what they had feared before was gone; they only focused on each other.

Mou Lili walked behind, and under the reflection of the flashlight's beam, she sized up Ling Feng.

Ling Feng's sneakers were covered in mud, the uppers were dirty, and even the cuffs of his jeans were soiled.

His plaid shirt was rolled up to his arms, which looked lean and powerful.

Ling Feng must have sensed her gaze, for he said, "Don't think I don't know you're looking at me."

"Why would I look at you?" Mou Lili said. "I'm walking behind, so seeing you is inevitable, but I'm not looking at you on purpose."

"If you want to look, just look. I'm not a stingy person."

"Stop being cheeky; you don't even know how to write the word 'ugly'."

Ling Feng said, "I feel like the words you said to Xiaozhu's parents tonight were still quite useful."

"Whether it's useful or not isn't clear yet; it depends on what they think now."

"..."

The two chatted idly, and the walk down the mountain was not lonely at all.

Tonight, Ling Feng did not eat at Jin Shu's house; he took Mou Lili back, and the two ate a portion of dry-pot beef in the county together.

After finishing and sending Mou Lili back, Ling Feng suddenly called out to her, "Um... A-Li."

"What's wrong?" Mou Lili asked.

"Thanks for today. If it weren't for you, I couldn't have done so much on my own."

"It's nothing." Mou Lili looked at his slightly weary face and then asked, "Are you chickening out?"

"Who's chickening out?"

"Never mind, go back and rest early. You still have your big task to be busy with tomorrow."

"Goodbye." Ling Feng stood under a street lamp, waving at Mou Lili with a smile. Whenever he smiled, he would reveal his white, neat teeth, looking especially sunny.

Mou Lili was stunned for a moment, then waved back at him.

Back in her room, Mou Lili had no intention of sleeping.

Although it was already 8 o'clock in the evening, for a young person, nightlife had only just begun.

For some reason, Ling Feng's smile kept appearing in her mind, along with his mud-stained shoes and pant cuffs as he walked on the mountain road.

A melody suddenly surfaced in her mind again.

So she hurried to the desk to write it down.

In just three hours, she wrote a song titled: "Your Smile".

After finishing, she went to her video account.

There were still many netizens leaving messages, hoping she would release new work soon.

She also received quite a few private messages from people wanting to collaborate with her, or asking her to appear on variety shows as a music critic, or even asking her to debut as a singer.

She patiently picked some questions to reply to, indicating that there would be new work soon.

After replying, the time had already reached the early hours of the morning.

At the same time, Ling Feng also sent a WeChat message to Han Yangting, explaining the situation here.

He emphasized Jin Shu's point: "The village secretary here says that I shouldn't spend too much money, or the villagers might feel that my money comes too easily."

Han Yangting was actually still awake. He called Ling Feng: "I haven't been to Dabao Village, so I don't understand the specific situation in the village, but the village secretary understands the villagers; you should listen to his take on things. If you are short on money, I can provide funding. As for the students you're taking, if they are motivated, I can sponsor them through university, or even graduate school. So, you don't need to worry about money."

Ling Feng said, "But the village secretary said, 'A measure of rice breeds gratitude, a bushel breeds resentment'; we can't run a free daycare."

Han Yangting said, "A daycare is not as simple as you imagine. Once you set it up, you have to be responsible. It's not just about finding a piece of land and an auntie to solve it; it requires qualifications and experience. I think the daycare should still be left to professionals."

Ling Feng understood. Han Yangting's meaning was that he could sponsor the children's education, but it was best not to handle the childcare for the villagers personally; otherwise, the whole village would think having children was easy, and they could just dump them at the daycare since someone would help look after them anyway.

"Alright, then I'll think about it some more."

Han Yangting suddenly added, "How about I sponsor you a few million, and you find a professional organization to come and run the school?"

Ling Feng was startled and quickly said, "No need, no need, I'll find another way myself."

"Alright then."

"It's so late, why aren't you asleep yet?" Ling Feng asked.

As a result, Bai Shuruo's voice came through the phone: "The baby in my belly is too energetic; it starts making a fuss as soon as night falls."

Ling Feng laughed out loud: "Then you two are in for a toss-up."

Bai Shuruo asked, "Ling Feng, when our child's full-month celebration comes, you must come back for the wedding feast."

"That's for sure," Ling Feng said.

Beishi.

Bai Shuruo rubbed her belly while saying to Han Yangting, "Brother Ling Feng is truly attentive to the children in the mountains."

Han Yangting nodded: "Don't let his unserious appearance fool you; he is actually the kindest and cannot bear to see people suffer. When he was a child, whenever he saw someone being bullied, he would jump in, and in the end, he would be the one beaten to tears. But his family protected him, so not many people dared to trouble him. Usually, when he sees beggars on the road, he is also the one who gives the most."

"But he became a playboy."

"Perhaps he doesn't know where his motivation to move forward lies. However, he should be serious now; apart from chasing your sister, I've never seen him be so attentive to anything."

Bai Shuruo said, "Actually, Ling Feng and my sister are quite a good match. My sister is that kind of strong woman; she has a way of dealing with boys like Gu Yunting and Ling Feng. To use the old folks' saying, she can 'tame' them. But my sister is quite devoted; she always feels that the first person she loved is the best. It's a bit of a pity for Ling Feng."

"I actually think Ling Feng and your sister aren't a good match; your sister is too career-minded and doesn't know how to handle social situations, while Ling Feng needs someone who can always be by his side and have fun with him—that Miss Mou is very suitable."

"That's true. Oh my, the baby kicked me again."

Han Yangting couldn't help but say, "What a naughty baby."

"She probably wants to hear Daddy sing."

"That really puts Daddy in a spot."

Bai Shuruo acted spoiled: "Daddy, sing quickly, otherwise the baby won't sleep, and neither of us will be able to sleep either."

"Fine, then I'll hum a song."

"No, you have to sing it out."

"Alright, alright, alright..." Han Yangting thought for a moment and sang a soothing English song.

Bai Shuruo leaned on his shoulder and listened attentively.

As she listened, she slowly closed her eyes.