Chapter 29 (1/2)

Chapter 29

Su Li heard their cries and she hurriedly put on her shoes and walked to their room.

He Dahu and He Erhu were crying loudly as they huddled at the side of the bed.

“It’s alright, it’s alright.” Su Li took off her shoes and got onto the bed. She hugged both of them and gently patted their backs.

“Mother, I’m scared!” He Erhu hugged Su Li.

At this moment, He Erhu had thrown all his previous fear to the back of his mind. He even forgot how Su Li had despised them and warned them time and time again not to address her as their mother.

Mother?

Su Li was stunned for a moment when she heard this term.

After coming to this world for so long, the two brothers had never addressed her in this way. Whenever they did, they used the term ‘she’ or ‘her’.

“Mother, I’m so scared too!” He Dahu also hugged Su Li.

Su Li patted the two of them lightly and said, “Don’t be afraid, mother is here!”

As for these two kids who were deprived of love, Su Li was willing to share her love with them.

She was very mischievous when she was young. She had done many naughty acts but she never got scolded or beaten because her grandfather always protected her.

If not, basing on how mischievous she was, she would’ve been beaten up three times daily.

Thinking of which, Su Li was reminded of that cute but a little stubborn old man. She wondered if he would be sad that she suddenly passed away.

“Mother!”

“Yes.”

“Mother—”

“I’m here!”

Su Li yawned as she gently patted their backs. It was only until she heard snores that she sat her numb body up.

Before she could get off the bed, a little hand had already grabbed the corner of her shirt.

“Mother, don’t go!”

Su Li turned around and took a glance. The person holding onto her was He Erhu. His eyes were closed but he was still talking. She thought that he must be dreaming.

“I’m not leaving, go and sleep!”

Su Li laid down again. It was still raining heavily outside. Her eyelids became increasingly heavier and she yawned, falling asleep with He Erhu in her arms.

She didn’t sleep well the whole night.

Before Su Li opened her eyes, she felt someone staring at her.

When she opened her eyes, she saw He Dahu and He Erhu staring at her with their bright eyes.

Su Li laughed as she said, “Why are the both of you up so early? The weather is good today, you should sleep a while more. Children need to sleep more so they will grow taller.”

“Mother, you hugged us to sleep last night?”

The question was asked by He Erhu. At that moment, he looked like a cat who had successfully stolen some fish.

Su Li smiled as she said, “Yes, I’m scared of the thunder, so I came over for the both of you to protect me!”

Hearing her words, He Dahu and He Erhu lifted their chests.

“Mother, don’t worry, we are strong men. We can definitely protect you well.”

The two brothers had completely forgotten how badly they had cried last night.

Su Li didn’t expose them as well. She smiled and replied, “Okay, I believe that both of you can protect me well.”

Receiving her confirmation, the two brothers were like war chickens, filled with pride.

After she got out of bed, Su Li took out the flour. She added some warm water to it and started making noodles. She intended to make them for her and the children.

In her past life, she would try out recipes when she had nothing to do. She didn’t dare to brag about others but making normal dishes was nothing hard for her.

While she was kneading the noodles, the two brothers kept hovering around her. They stared at her with their shining bright eyes.

“Why are the both of you staring at me like that? Su Li asked the children.

He Dahu said with admiration, “Mother, you’re so beautiful. I feel that you’re the most beautiful person in the world.”