Chapter 103: Why Is It Different?

Don't want?

He wouldn't be staying up late usually?

That's not a good habit at all!

Qiao Sheng looked toward Shi Jin and asked, "Why don't you want to?"

"I—I'm afraid of the dark."

Shi Jin said softly.

Having learned he was afraid of the dark, Qiao Sheng temporarily left the lamp unlit, but after they fell asleep she still blew out the oil lamp, since a lit lamp is bad for the child's development and also disturbs their sleep.

In the middle of the night.

Shi Jin began to cry, and his wailing startled Qiao Sheng awake; she immediately lit the oil lamp and asked, "What's wrong?"

"It's so dark!"

Shi Jin, clutching the blanket, curled up in the corner and spoke.

Qiao Sheng: "……"

He's so afraid of the dark; could it be that he was locked in a little dark room and then let out?

If that were really the case, would I still be the way I am now?

Qiao Sheng felt it necessary to ask Shi Lin what's going on.

She thought for a moment, moved close to Shi Jin and lifted him up: "There, don't be afraid. I won't light the lamp. By the way, do you need to use the bathroom?"

She suddenly became so gentle.

It made Shi Jin feel uneasy.

"Hmm."

Qiao Sheng carried him to the doorway.

With the light shining, Shi Jin wasn't afraid anymore, but just as he was about to use the bathroom he remembered Qiao Sheng was there and said, "You, turn around; you mustn't peek!"

"Who's trying to peek at you!"

Qiao Sheng walked over to the side.

Shi Jin finished and closed the door himself, without Qiao Sheng having to act.

Qiao Sheng was about to ask Shi Jin directly why he was so afraid of the dark, but then saw him lie back down, covering himself tightly.

Shi Jin yawned after a short while, and soon fell asleep again.

Qiao Sheng thought that since the lamp wasn't lit, some things couldn't be rushed; they'd have to take their time.

Because Shi Jin caused such a scene.

Qiao Sheng couldn't get up at daybreak; it was Xiao Shitou who called her, and only then did she wake up.

Xiao Shitou had already prepared congee, and not only that, he also boiled three eggs.

Qiao Sheng lightly tapped Xiao Shitou's head and said, "Shi Jin hasn't been very good to you, but you are quite kind to him. Is that what they call loving the house and the crow?"

"Mom, what does 'loving the house and the crow' mean?"

Xiao Shitou looked up with his little head and asked.

Qiao Sheng explained in words he could understand: "It basically means that because you like Shi Lin, you also happen to be kind to his nephew."

"Oh."

Xiao Shitou responded and asked again, "What about you, Mom? I like Uncle Shi, you like me, so would you also like Uncle Shi?"

Qiao Sheng: "!"

He really knows how to apply what he learns on the spot!

Qiao Sheng came to herself, cleared her throat and said, "People aren't the same. You like Shi Lin, so you treat Shi Jin well, but I'm different from you, so I won't like him just because you do."

"How are we different?"

Xiao Shitou murmured.

Isn't it fine to be a simple, uncomplicated child?

Day by day, not only does he study hard, but he also starts worrying about her matters.

Qiao Sheng patted his head and said, "Xiao Shitou, some things can't be achieved just by your wishful thinking. Not to mention I don't like Shi Lin, and he wouldn't like me either. Now, wake Shi Jin up to wash up. After washing up and eating breakfast, I'll take you both to Feng Ji Private School for lessons."

"Hmm!"

Xiao Shitou went up to Shi Jin and shouted.

Shi Jin has a morning temper; being woken before a good sleep makes him extremely uneasy: "What are you shouting for? Do you think I'll have someone smash your butt open!"

After growling, he rolled over and went back to sleep.

Xiao Shitou stood there dumbfounded; clearly he hadn't expected Shi Jin to be so fierce.

Qiao Sheng pulled Xiao Shitou aside, lifted Shi Jin up in one hand and said, "You still think you're at home? Do you believe I'll throw you into the river outside right now!"

(End of Chapter)