“I’m sorry. It had always been just the two of us, so naturally you’d be more reliant on me compared to daddy. But I promise you, whatever happened today will not happen again. In the future, as long as there’s anything that is related to you, mommy and daddy will seek your permission first, okay?”
Little Bean did not expect Han Muzi to tell him this. In fact, he was just making a fuss. He wasn’t angry at all; he just felt a little jealous.
After all, he had been with his mom since young. However, after his dad came into the picture, he took mommy away from him. The time that he spent with his mom was already little to begin with, but now that there was another person in his mom’s life, there was even less time left for the both of them.
This gave Little Bean a feeling that his dad wanted to drive him away from his mom.
On top of this, Han Muzi even sided with his evil daddy!
This had caused Little Bean to feel even more jealous.
Noticing he had yet to say anything, Han Muzi pulled Little Bean into her arms.
“Didn’t you like to sleep on mommy’s lap? I’ll let you sleep on my lap tonight while I tell you a story and watch you fall asleep, okay?”
Indeed, Little Bean did like to sleep on his mom’s lap, back when he was two or three years old. Sometimes, he would even sleep on her stomach. But now that he had grown up, he had also grown taller, and his weight had increased significantly. If Little Bean were to sleep on his mom’s lap now, Han Muzi’s legs would grow sore in no time, and her legs would be numb.
At the thought of this, Little Bean shook his head. “It’s okay, mommy.”
“Why not? Are you worried about me and my legs?” Han Muzi gently pinched his nose. “You’re still so young. Have you really started to think of yourself as an adult?”
“Mommy, I’m much heavier than before.”
Han Muzi asked, “How much can you weigh? No matter how heavy you are, you’re still a child. Mommy will be fine. Just lie down.”
In the end, Little Bean put his head on Han Muzi’s lap while she stroked his head lightly. The atmosphere in the room had quieted down, and the mother and son stayed together in silence, content with each other’s company.
“Mommy, this isn’t the only thing you wanted to tell me tonight, right?”
Little Bean asked his mom some time later.
Han Muzi froze before sighing deeply. She knew her son was smart, but she didn’t expect him to be this sensitive toward other people too.
“You’re right, I do have something to tell you. It’s about what you said tonight.”
The light in Little Bean’s eyes dimmed. The next second, he heard Han Muzi telling him, “Although these may sound harsh to you, I know that you have your own thoughts and opinions. Even if I were to put it nicely, you would feel hurt too. Let’s have a serious conversation together, shall we? What do you think?”
“Mommy, if there’s anything you’d like to say, just say it.”
Little Bean rolled over, putting his back to Han Muzi. “Since I can’t disagree with you anyways.”
This child…
Looking at Little Bean, Han Muzi often had the feeling that she was like an aged mother while her son was all grown up.
She reached out to touch the back of his head. “Please turn around and listen to mommy.”
However, Little Bean did not turn around, and his voice was still muffled.
“I can hear you even if I lie this way too.”
By the looks of it, he won’t turn around at all, and Han Muzi did not force him to do so. After collecting her thoughts, she spoke, “About your question, the one where you asked whether daddy was more important than you…”
Upon hearing this, Little Bean tensed up. He was eager to hear her answer, but was also afraid that he wouldn’t hear what he wanted.
Han Muzi spoke quickly, not giving him time to react at all.
“All mommy can say is—yes.”
As soon as he heard this, the light in Little Bean’s eyes disappeared completely as he remained silent.
“I know you’re not happy about it, but I still want to make things clear to you. The reason your daddy is more important is because he is the person I will spend the rest of my life with, for the next ten, twenty, thirty… Maybe even fifty to sixty years. Until we grow old and die, the both of us will have to spend all of our time together. You, on the other hand…”
Suddenly, Little Bean sat up as he said anxiously, “Mommy, if you want, I can always stay by your side and accompany you.”
“What are you talking about?” Han Muzi cupped his cheeks and looked him firmly in the eye. “You’re still young. When you grow up, you’ll meet the love of your life, just like daddy and mommy. You’ll marry, have children and a family of your own. So tell me, is daddy more important, or you?
At this moment, Little Bean seemed to understand her better. However, he was still somewhat gloomy.
As he was still young, he hadn’t considered the things he’d do in the future. He only thought of staying by his mom’s side forever, but who knew what would happen when he was all grown up?
“Still, for mommy and daddy, you and Little Sprout are important to us. You are our children, our flesh and blood. Do you understand?”
Little Bean did not answer. However, the gloomy look on his face had disappeared. It seemed that Han Muzi’s words had gotten through him.
“I know you’re a smart child. That’s why I’m willing to tell you all of this.”
Suddenly, Little Bean reached out and hugged Han Muzi tightly. He shut his eyes and said deeply, “No matter what happens, I’ll always put you first.”
“Oh?” Han Muzi teased him. “Will I be more important than your wife, then?’
Han Muzi really wanted to see Little Bean’s reaction when he went back on his own words in the future. Perhaps she might have to wait for another 10 years or so for that day. What would happen if Little Bean had found his true love, but they disapproved of the match? Would he still put his own mom first?
No matter what the outcome was, Han Muzi wouldn’t really mind, as she wasn’t one to meddle in her children’s relationship. She just needed to raise them well so that they’d grow up healthy and have a proper moral compass.
As for when Little Bean reached adulthood, he could do whatever he wanted, so long as he upholds the moral values.
After all, only he could walk his own path.
In the end, Little Bean sent his mom back to her own room. The reason being he had already grown up and could sleep by himself; he would no longer sleep on his mom’s lap.
Afraid that he was still angry, Han Muzi was unwilling to leave his room, but Little Bean told her firmly, “I understand all that you’ve said. I think you’re right, mommy. Daddy should be the one accompanying you for the rest of your life. That’s why daddy is more important than me. But I also understand that Little Sprout and I are still very important to you and daddy.”
As soon as Han Muzi heard that, she felt that Little Bean had grown up a lot.
