rslcontracting Chapter 279
Chapter 279
"No!" Pei Anchen refused categorically, shaking his little head like a rattle. "Mommy is reading it to Anchen! Daddy is a grown-up, read it yourself!"
Saying so, Pei Anchen quickly hugged the illustrated book "Little Horse Crosses the River" that his mother had brought tightly in his arms, as if this would secure his sovereignty over storytime.
Pei Zhengnian held back his laughter and continued to act shamelessly. "But Daddy is also very tired today and wants to listen to a story to relax. Let's listen together with Daddy, okay?"
"No!" Pei Anchen was resolute, even trying to kick his father with his little legs to push him off the bed. "Daddy, get out! Mommy, hurry and read!"
Shen Nanchu watched the father and son, one deliberately teasing and the other strictly guarding, and found it highly amusing.
She patted her son's back and soothed, "Be a good boy, Anchen. Daddy wants to listen too, so let's listen together, okay? Mommy will speak a little louder."
"No, Daddy will distract Mommy."
Pei Anchen's serious words made Shen Nanchu involuntarily glance at Pei Zhengnian.
Pei Zhengnian couldn't help but blush slightly.
"Well, son, don't worry. I absolutely won't distract your mom before you fall asleep today."
"Daddy, you'll play dirty."
Pei Anchen still looked quite distrustful.
"You little brat, is that how you badmouth your dad?"
Seeing that the father and son were about to continue bickering.
Shen Nanchu finally stepped in.
In the end, under Shen Nanchu's mediation, an unequal treaty was reached.
Pei Zhengnian could stay on the bed, but he had to lie on the very edge and couldn't get close to the mother and son; the story was still exclusively for Pei Anchen, and Pei Zhengnian was just auditing.
Even so, throughout the story, Pei Anchen kept casting vigilant little glances at his father from time to time, terrified he might cross the line.
Early the next morning, just as the sky was getting light.
Because of his habit of early morning military training, Pei Zhengnian's biological clock was very accurate, and he woke up early.
He looked at his wife and son still sleeping soundly beside him, his heart softening.
When the boy was asleep, his little face lost its daytime cleverness and maturity, looking exceptionally peaceful and well-behaved, curled up in his mother's arms like a little beast relying on its mother.
Pei Zhengnian's heart stirred. He gently leaned over, wanting to plant a good morning kiss on his son's smooth forehead.
Unexpectedly, just as his lips touched his son's forehead, Pei Anchen's long eyelashes fluttered, and he groggily opened his eyes.
Opening his eyes to see his father's enlarged face, the little guy instantly woke up. He subconsciously buried his little head into his mother's arms and used his small hands to push his father's face away, mumbling in a sleepy, milky voice,
"Mmm... don't want Daddy to kiss..."
Pei Zhengnian chuckled, having no choice but to give up kissing his son and turning to give his wife a morning kiss instead.
He had just leaned close to Shen Nanchu, and before he could even make a move, a chubby little hand accurately reached over and covered his mouth.
Pei Anchen had already poked his head out of his mother's arms. Although his big eyes were still a bit hazy, his will to protect his mother was incredibly firm.
He looked at his father seriously and shook his head, "You can't kiss Mommy! Mommy is Anchen's!"
Looking at his son's protective appearance, Pei Zhengnian was both annoyed and amused.
He grabbed his son's chubby little hand, gently kissed his palm, and teased, "You are Daddy's, so Daddy will kiss you."
As if burned, Pei Anchen quickly pulled his hand back.
Right after, Pei Zhengnian took the opportunity to plant a light kiss on Shen Nanchu's cheek with lightning speed.
"Kid, you're still too green to fight with your old man."
Pei Anchen was completely stunned.
His dad was a bad guy who didn't play by the rules.
He immediately wanted to hug Shen Nanchu tightly again like an octopus to declare his sovereignty.
To his surprise, Pei Zhengnian scooped Pei Anchen up entirely and quickly rushed into the bathroom.
"Don't wake your mom up. Come wash up with Dad."
"Fine!"
Pei Anchen could only compromise.
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After several consecutive clashes, Pei Anchen was always at a disadvantage. Seeing that his mother was about to be monopolized by his father again, Pei Anchen pressed his little lips tightly together, his face showing a forced stubbornness and unconcealable grievance.
Pei Yunzhou, who had seen enough of the show from the sidelines, finally felt a bit of sympathy for his little nephew.
He strolled over, squatted in front of Pei Anchen, lowered his voice, and instructed in a tone as if passing on his life's wisdom,
"Silly boy, why are you fighting your dad head-on? How much strength do you even have?"
"Let me tell you, the ultimate weapon is just one word—cry! Cry to your mom!"
"The moment you cry, your mom's heart will soften, and she'll give you whatever you want! Let's see how your dad acts smug then!"
Little Pei Anchen froze for a moment. A trace of hesitation and struggle flashed through his big eyes, which closely resembled Shen Nanchu's.
He was a smart and slightly proud child who felt that crying was a sign of weakness, which didn't fit his style.
He stubbornly kept a straight face and held back for several seconds. Seeing that his father had naturally wrapped his arm around his mother's waist, and the two were walking towards the kitchen talking and laughing...
The next second, under Pei Yunzhou's expectant gaze, Pei Anchen decisively gave up being strong. His little mouth puckered, tears quickly welled up in his big eyes, and then, without any warning, he burst into a loud sob.
The sound was so aggrieved and loud, it was truly heartbreaking to hear.
This sudden crying instantly attracted everyone's attention.
Shen Nanchu immediately stopped, broke free from Pei Zhengnian's hand, turned around, and walked back quickly, pulling her son into her arms with heartache.
"What's wrong, Anchen? Why are you crying all of a sudden? Don't cry, don't cry, Mommy is here."
Pei Anchen hugged his mother's neck tightly, burying his little face in her shoulder, crying with total dedication. His little body hitched, and he didn't forget to complain in a tearful voice,
"Daddy... is stealing Mommy... Waah..."
Shen Nanchu immediately understood; the war between the father and son had escalated again.
She shot Pei Zhengnian a reproachful glare, her eyes saying, Look what you've done.
Then, she gently coaxed her son and carried him into the room, completely leaving Pei Zhengnian hanging on the side.
Pei Zhengnian looked at his son, who was fake crying in his wife's arms and even secretly shooting him a smug glance over Shen Nanchu's shoulder. He didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
He rubbed his nose. Well, he had completely lost this time.
This kid had learned to be bad, even learning how to use nuclear weapons!
Pei Yunzhou covered his mouth and snickered on the side, very satisfied with his excellent teaching.
Ultimately, this morning, and in many subsequent moments, as long as Pei Anchen deployed the crying tactic, Shen Nanchu's attention would always be drawn to him at the first moment.
Although Pei Zhengnian felt helpless, seeing his son's rare display of childish cunning and temper, he also felt a rare sense of gratification.
Pei Anchen was too smart!
Since he was little, he always acted mature.
It was only in front of Shen Nanchu and Pei Zhengnian that he showed more of a child's nature.
Otherwise, Shen Nanchu wouldn't have cooperated with Pei Zhengnian to tease their son together.
As for his wife's words, Pei Zhengnian had no choice but to listen!
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