She touched his fluffy little head and asked with a laugh, "Are you full?"
"I’m full, Mommy, you eat too, it’s really tasty," he reached out to grab the cake, and she smoothly pulled his arm back.
He couldn’t see at all; if he reached out, his hand would surely be covered with cream.
"Alright, Mommy will eat in a bit. There’s a lot more in the kitchen, and you can have it often, but you can’t eat too much at once, okay?"
Wait, was Mommy allowing him to eat sweets regularly now?
"Mommy, didn’t you say it would cause cavities?" he asked, puzzled.
"Yes, eating too much can cause cavities, so you can’t eat too much at once. But if you brush your teeth every morning and night, your teeth will stay healthy."
He immediately got happy, leaping up and throwing himself into her arms, "Mommy, I brush my teeth every day, look, Grandma says my teeth are white and pretty."
He split his small mouth into a grin, revealing a row of neat white teeth.
Seeing his adorable look, Lin Xinlan couldn’t help but hug him tight and kiss his cheek, and he, understanding, also kissed her back a few times.
Mother and son laughed together, oblivious to everything else, eyes only for each other.
Mrs. Rong watched them, feeling an inability to intrude on their mother-son bond.
No, it was more accurate to say that no one could intrude on their bond.
She envied the bond between Lin Xinlan and Xiaocong; she and Shaoze had never shared such deep maternal affection.
It wasn’t that she didn’t love her child enough, but Shaoze was too independent and simply couldn’t be coddled in her arms.
Once Xiaocong was full, Lin Xinlan took him upstairs to bathe.
Mrs. Rong had long had someone prepare a whole bunch of clothes for him, and even all the necessary supplies were ready.
After bathing him, Lin Xinlan picked out a set of pajamas for him to wear and let him lie down to rest.
The child had followed her through a tiring day, weary and barely able to keep his eyes open.
After the bath, as soon as he lay in bed, he yawned wearily, his eyes involuntarily drooping.
After Lin Xinlan coaxed him to sleep, she quietly left the room.
Mrs. Rong stood outside the door, and seeing her come out, she quietly asked, "Is Xiaocong asleep?"
"Come with me to Grandpa’s room; we have things to ask you."
Lin Xinlan nodded; she knew they would clear up everything.
By bringing Xiaocong today, she was prepared to tell all.
She also knew there would be a lot for her to deal with today.
She had resolved Rong Mingyan and Qiao Yiyang’s issues, now only Rong Guangguo and Mrs. Rong remained.
Once in Rong Guangguo’s bedroom, it was just the three of them in the room.
Lin Xinlan told them about the events of five years ago, and both felt somewhat embarrassed upon hearing it.
They truly had believed that, five years ago, Lin Xinlan willingly had relations with Rong Shaoze.
After all, one-night stands happen often these days.
It never occurred to them that it could have been a case of Rong Shaoze forcing her.
Mrs. Rong found it hard to believe; her son was domineering and arrogant, indeed, but he wouldn’t force himself on a stranger.
But since Lin Xinlan said so, it must be true.
She laughed awkwardly, "This is truly a coincidence, surely it’s fate..."
Realizing she had spoken out of turn, she quickly added, "Xinlan, it must be destiny that decided you would become the daughter-in-law of the Rong Family. It’s destiny that brought Xiaocong into this world to inherit the Rong legacy. Xinlan, everything is the will of heaven, don’t you think?"