It was most stable to let Er Bao go with Cai Qing alone. Er Bao was calm and collected; as long as he promised something, he would definitely do it. Most importantly, Er Bao could withstand temptation and would not be swayed by the old master's words.
However, if Da Bao also went, the outcome would be uncertain, and it might be difficult to return anytime soon.
"Mother..." Da Bao clung to Feng Jin coquettishly, his small head nuzzling against her.
But Feng Jin remained unmoved. She reached out and pulled Da Bao, who was clinging to her, down. "Mother said no, and it's no."
Da Bao's small face immediately drooped. He sat dejectedly on the chair, crossing his arms and pouting, seemingly angry.
"Young master, would you like some candied tangerines?" Chu Qing offered the peeled candied tangerine, tempting Da Bao. As expected, it captured Da Bao's attention.
He snatched the candied tangerine from Chu Qing's hand and stuffed it all into his mouth. The sweetness of the tangerine immediately captivated his taste buds, and he kept asking Chu Qing for more.
"Eat less. Your stomach will hurt if you eat too much," Feng Jin was always helpless about Da Bao's gluttony.
Compared to Er Bao, who could resist any temptation and only ate a few bites of even the most delicious food, Da Bao was the complete opposite. The saying "There's no harm without comparison" truly applied.
They were twins, so why was their personality so different? Could it be due to gene mutation?
Er Bao's temperament was exactly like Ling Mo Han's, but Da Bao wasn't like her either. Did Da Bao have the gene mutation?
"Mother... Mother..." Da Bao tugged at Feng Jin's hand for a long time before finally pulling Feng Jin's thoughts back.
Feng Jin lowered her eyes, looking at the face that was an exact replica of Ling Mo Han's. If it were a gene mutation, he wouldn't look so alike. The thought was immediately dismissed from her mind. Then where did the problem lie...
"What's wrong?" After pulling her thoughts back to reality, Feng Jin lowered her eyes and asked Da Bao, "What's wrong?"
Da Bao extended his chubby little hand, placing a peeled but somewhat mushy candied tangerine on his palm. "Mother... Eat, I peeled it..." httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
She then realized that Da Bao was offering her the peeled tangerine. Feng Jin quickly took the tangerine and examined it. It was in such a mess, it must have been Da Bao's creation.
"You peeled this."
Da Bao nodded obediently, looking at Feng Jin ingratiatingly. He kept urging, "Mother... Eat... Eat..."
Feng Jin's heart was instantly melted by Da Bao's subtle action. A smile spread across her lips, and she put the mushy tangerine in her mouth.
The sweet taste spread through her mouth. This was the sweetest candied tangerine she had ever eaten.
"It's delicious, thank you, baby."
Feng Jin bent down to meet Da Bao's gaze, affectionately ruffling his hair with a look of pure adoration in her eyes.
"Eldest sister-in-law, you're so patient today and your attitude towards Da Bao is so gentle."
Ling Wan gracefully walked over, a faint smile on her lips as she looked at Feng Jin. It was the first time she had seen her eldest sister-in-law speak so gently to Da Bao. Previously, they would argue for just a few sentences before she would scold Da Bao severely. Today was truly unusual, and it surprised even her.
"Auntie... Auntie..."
Da Bao shouted excitedly, then unleashed his most potent pouncing skill, lunging directly at Ling Wan.
Having learned from previous experiences, Ling Wan seemed to have anticipated this, quickly controlling Da Bao and holding him firmly in her arms, thus avoiding being knocked over.
"Da Bao, you seem to have gained some weight. Auntie can barely hold you anymore."
Ling Wan had to exert a great deal of effort to lift Da Bao. This little fellow was growing so fast; soon, she wouldn't be able to hold him.
"Grow tall... Grow tall..."
Da Bao pouted in dissatisfaction, pointing at his head and gesturing upwards. He wasn't getting fat; he was clearly growing taller.
If people heard he was getting fat, he would be ridiculed. He was a future handsome man.
Ling Wan was amused by his earnestness and could only humor him, saying, "Okay... Okay, you're growing tall, not fat."
After holding him for only a short while, Ling Wan felt a sharp ache in her arms. She had to put Da Bao down and rub her arms to relieve the soreness.
"Da Bao, don't cling to your auntie for hugs anymore. You've grown so tall, your auntie can barely hold you."
Feng Jin bent down, pointed at Da Bao's nose, and her eyes were full of affection. It wasn't just Ling Wan; even she could barely hold Da Bao these days.
This little fellow could eat, sleep, and grow well. Perhaps soon, she wouldn't be able to hold him either.
"Tall... Tall... Daddy..."
Da Bao jumped up happily, continuously pointing upwards, expressing his desire to grow as tall as his father.
"You need to eat more to grow as tall as Daddy," Feng Jin said with a hint of helplessness. She realized that Da Bao deeply admired Ling Mo Han.
Sometimes, she would say something several times, and Da Bao wouldn't even glance at her. But as soon as Ling Mo Han said it, Da Bao would obey immediately.
"Alright, go play. We'll go out together when Er Bao gets back."
"Okay!" Da Bao responded excitedly and immediately dashed out as if on wings, disappearing from sight in an instant.
"Eldest sister-in-law is going out. It seems I've come at an inopportune time..."
"You've come at the perfect time. We'll go out for a stroll later. Haven't you been out for a long time? It's a good opportunity to relax."
She was just feeling bored going out with only the two children, and now Ling Wan had shown up. It was truly a case of "no coincidence creates a story."
Ling Wan hesitated for a moment, her fingers twisting her handkerchief. After a moment's pause, she said faintly, "But, eldest sister-in-law... I still have to... I still have to..."
"I'll speak to concubine yi. I'll just say I insisted on dragging you out. I don't think concubine yi will blame you. Just accompany me out for a walk."
Feng Jin took Ling Wan's hand, determined to have Ling Wan accompany her.
"Then... then alright..."
Ling Wan hesitated, but couldn't refuse Feng Jin, and finally agreed. She hoped her mother wouldn't be angry later.
If she really got angry, then she... she would have to expose her eldest sister-in-law. This was also her helpless move.