Da Bao was stunned at first, and as he was about to follow Chu Qing forward, he immediately stopped the impulse in his heart. It was most important for him to resist temptation now, and he absolutely could not be bribed by a bit of food and drink. But he was also really hungry.
"I don't want... I won't eat!"
After hesitating for a long time, Da Bao truly resisted the temptation and refused righteously.
If his mother didn't personally tell him to leave this time, he would never go to eat. He would rather starve.
"Young master, you've been standing for so long. If you don't eat something, you'll starve."
Chu Qing couldn't bear to see Da Bao continue to stand there hungry and persuaded him softly.
"I don't want to, I won't eat!"
Da Bao suddenly became stubborn at this moment and refused to move a single step.
"Young master, it was the young madam who instructed you to eat quickly and then take you to play."
Hearing this, Da Bao was stunned. A wave of secret joy surged in his heart. It seemed his mother still cared about him and was quite concerned about him.
Just as his resolve wavered slightly, he remembered that his mother only paid attention to Er Bao and ignored him. He suddenly became even angrier, pouting his little lips, his anger evident on his face.
"I just don't want to eat. Tell mother to let me starve to death, and let her raise Er Bao!"
"Young master..."
"Since he doesn't want to eat, then let him starve to death."
The man's sharp words reached Da Bao's ears, and his little face drooped even more.
"Your servant greets the young general."
Chu Qing quickly stood up and gave a slight bow to Ling Mohan, greeting him respectfully.
"You may go down first."
"Yes, your servant takes leave."
Ling Mohan moved a chair and sat down opposite Da Bao. He leisurely surveyed the still-angry Da Bao. This child was not old but had quite a temper. He was planning to go on a hunger strike.
"You really won't eat?"
After all, he was his own son. He couldn't just watch him starve to death. Ling Mohan patiently asked again.
If Da Bao was really determined not to eat, then he would have no choice.
"I... won't... eat!"
Da Bao said word by word, his expression very firm. This time, he had made up his mind and would not waver because of a little bit of food.
However, he was secretly planning that as long as his father persuaded him a little and gave him a way down, he would obediently go and eat, because he was really hungry now. Who would go against food?
He did not expect his father and mother to be exactly the same and not play by the rules at all.
"Since you really don't want to eat, then I can't force you. Then you can starve."
As the words fell, under Da Bao's utterly shocked gaze, Ling Mohan slowly stood up and prepared to leave.
Da Bao froze in place. How could he have such unreliable parents? Why was it completely different from what he had expected?
If things continued normally, shouldn't his father comfort him, then persuade him properly, and coax him? Why had everything changed?
At this moment, Da Bao truly regretted it. If he had known this would happen, he wouldn't have pretended. He should have accepted the offer.
As he reached the door, Ling Mohan suddenly stopped and his gaze fell on Da Bao again. "Later, I'm taking your mother and Er Bao to see the lantern show in the street. If you don't want to go, you can stay home."
Seeing the lantern show! He had long heard that the lanterns in the street were the most beautiful at this time. There were also riddles to guess, and lots of delicious food. He had dreamed of going.
His father had finally agreed to take them. How could he miss such a good opportunity?
"Father... I'll go... I'll go!"
Da Bao shouted repeatedly, his eyes flashing with joy. He eagerly rushed over, completely forgetting his earlier vows of persistence.
"Since you're going, then go eat your meal first, and then we'll leave together."
"I'll go eat now."
Already starving, Da Bao didn't care about anything else at this moment. He wolfed down the food, forgetting all his previous vows.
Ling Mohan's lips curved into a faint smile. This was truly... speechless.
Seeing Da Bao eating heartily, his mission was considered complete. He left the space to Da Bao and hurried back to report to Feng Jin and claim his reward.
...
"You're back. Did Da Bao eat?"
As soon as Feng Jin saw Ling Mohan return, she eagerly stepped forward to inquire about Da Bao.
"He ate, and your son ate quite heartily."
"It's good that he ate. I thought the child would be stubborn and refuse to eat."
After confirming that Da Bao had eaten, Feng Jin let out a faint sigh of relief.
This child appeared lively, but he was also very stubborn. She was worried that Chu Qing wouldn't be able to handle him, so she sent Ling Mohan over.
"Don't worry too much. Da Bao isn't a child anymore. This kid is very clever and would never let himself starve."
It wasn't as if Feng Jin was worried about them. These two children were smarter than each other and wouldn't be foolish enough to starve themselves. She was just worrying for nothing.
"Not everyone is as carefree as you. No matter how big he is, he's still a child. How can I not worry?"
Feng Jin glared at Ling Mohan fiercely, her eyes filled with blame. Not everyone was as broad-minded as he was, and so indifferent to their children. She would never do such a thing.
Being scolded, Ling Mohan was unfazed and didn't take it to heart. He just rubbed the tip of his nose with slight embarrassment.
"I helped you appease Da Bao. Tell me, what reward do I get?"
If he hadn't worked hard to appease Da Bao, Feng Jin would have had a difficult situation to handle. She should at least reward him properly.
"I actually do have a reward for you. Close your eyes first."
A hint of suspicion flashed in Feng Jin's eyes, and she was already planning something mischievous.
Secretly delighted, Ling Mohan eagerly leaned his face forward, only to have his cheek firmly pinched by Feng Jin.
"How dare you ask me for a reward? Where do you get the nerve to say such a thing? I still have something to settle with you!"
Feng Jin pinched for a moment before letting go, but she pulled Ling Mohan to stand up, hands on her hips, glaring at him furiously.
"Tell me the truth, did you teach them martial arts behind my back?"
"How is that possible? I haven't taught them."