Chapter 25

Chapter 25

This time, Bai Sheng was certain he hadn’t misheard.

Holding Xiaobai Nuo in his arms, he looked at the couple, who had suddenly become unreliable.

“You misheard! Bai San, you must have misheard.”

Xie Yu waved his hands repeatedly.

And tried to shake Shi Lin, who seemed to have been driven delirious by their own cub.

You just reached out and took it?! Do you want to die?!

Even though he himself had been out of his mind and reached out for something before.

The little cub tilted his head slightly, obediently leaning in his father’s arms, then asked softly, “Daddy, Nuo Nuo only has one handkerchief. Isn’t it enough for Auntie?”

But Nuo Nuo doesn’t have it now.

Shi Lin, dealt a critical blow by Xiaobai Nuo’s little handkerchief, clutched it and was shaken back to her senses by her husband. Finally maintaining the dignity of an adult, she pulled Xie Yu’s hand away: “It’s enough, Auntie is fine. Thank you, Nuo Nuo.”

“Then Auntie, wipe yourself quickly. Nuo Nuo still has water here.”

The little one stretched out a hand, pulled his small water bottle from his father’s suit jacket pocket, handed it to them, and smiled at the couple, his eyes crinkling.

Bai Sheng had already understood, but he held the cub and didn’t speak. The father still had that casual, carefree demeanor.

He thought: Oh well, can’t be helped. Who knew he’d have such an adorable little omega?

At this moment, Xie Qing and Xie Yue, the two little ones, had been quickly cleaned up (faces and hands) by the teacher, led over, and handed to Xie Yu and Shi Lin.

Both little ones curiously looked at the tiny cub.

In their middle-grade class of ten children at Canghua Kindergarten, given Xiaobai Nuo’s age, he should also be in middle-grade kindergarten. However, Xie Qing and Xie Yue were both a bit older than the little one.

Bai Sheng looked at the two little A-cubs, who were curiously looking up at his cub with sparkling eyes. He put the little one down to let the children get to know each other.

Xie Yu nudged his two little monkeys forward: “Introduce yourselves to your little brother Bai Nuo. You’ll be in the same class from now on.”

Pushing his two little rascals forward, Xie Yu didn’t dare to ask them to take the little one along to play.

Play together? Rolling in the mud together?!

Oh, kids, your old man’s reputation is going to be ruined by you!

Then Xie Yu felt his clothes being tugged.

He looked down and saw Xie Yue, who had noticed there was still some mud on his elbow, naturally wiping it clean on his father’s clothes.

Xie Yu: ...You brat!!! I’ll let it slide!

“I’m Xie Qing.”

The older of the twin A-cubs smiled brightly and reached out his hand.

Xie Yue, having wiped his hands clean, quickly spoke up: “I’m Xie Yue. From now on, at kindergarten, I’ll protect you!”

The five-year-old patted his chest.

He didn’t seem to be joking.

When the three little ones were placed on the ground together, their size differences became apparent. The normally developing and fast-growing A-cubs were healthy and strong, like little calves with endless energy, their skin tanned to a darker shade.

Xiaobai Nuo was much shorter than them, with a chubby face full of baby fat, but actually quite thin—a light, airy little thing. His skin was very pale, even sickly-looking, like a beautiful, adorable little white bird with curly hair, surrounded by their curious gazes.

The little cub naturally hadn’t seen many peers his age, or rather, it was a miracle he survived in a post-apocalyptic environment by picking up trash and constantly avoiding danger.

The little cub shyly extended his hand: “I’m Bai Nuo. Hello, big brothers.”

After speaking, he looked up at his father, wanting to know if he had said it right.

His father then ruffled his curly hair.

Xie Yue grabbed the little cub’s hand before his brother could, grinning and shaking it naturally: “Little brother, when are you coming to school? We can do so many things!”

Xie Yue realized that wiping dirty stuff on his father hadn’t gotten him a beating!

Sure enough, if he brought his little brother along to play, they could do whatever they wanted. Hooray! Next time, he would build a sandcastle on the bed!

Xie Yu, barely holding back: ...You’d better not.

Bai Sheng watched his cub’s hand being shaken back and forth. The old father’s eyelid twitched. For the first time, Bai Sheng, who never doubted his own decisions, felt a rare hesitation: Was it right to let the little one make friends so soon?

“Oh right, right, there’s also Brother Yan, Yu Chuyan!” Xie Yue let go, looked back, and jumped up, waving, calling to Yu Chuyan, who was standing behind.

It was the person he had just seen.

Xiaobai Nuo also looked over. Actually, the little one felt that whether it was Yu Chuyan, Xie Qing, or Xie Yue, these names sounded familiar, but he couldn’t quite remember right now.

So Xiaobai Nuo just looked at the little boy who seemed cool, smiled at him with crinkling eyes, but since it was far away, the little one didn’t say hello.

But Yu Chuyan seemed startled, awkwardly looking away, but after two seconds, he looked back.

At this moment, the person who came to pick up Yu Chuyan arrived.

Bai Sheng picked up the little cub again, exchanged a few pleasantries with Xie Yu and Shi Lin, and planned to leave first, since there were things to do in the evening.

More importantly, although the Yu family was also wealthy and powerful, rivaling the Bai family, compared to the hidden crisis within the Bai family, the Yu family was even more chaotic. The two current heirs of the Yu family had lost their mother, their stepmother had taken over, bringing along an illegitimate child, and the current head of the Yu family clearly favored their stepmother’s side. There would be more struggles ahead. Bai Sheng himself wanted nothing to do with the Yu family.

It wasn’t until he was carried into the car by his father that Xiaobai Nuo asked, a bit confused: “Daddy, why did Uncle and Auntie go to pick up the Xie brothers?”

The little cub still didn’t understand. Kindergarten had many things that were new and interesting for him, and there were many peers his age who were friendly to Nuo Nuo, but weren’t these things to do with Daddy?

After all, the little one had experienced Daddy sleeping while he played in the garden. In Little Bai Nuo’s mind, going to kindergarten should be like that, right?

Bai Sheng obviously didn’t quite understand what the little one was confused about. The old father was carefully fastening the safety belt of the baby seat, replying casually: “Because kindergarten is over, so parents come to pick them up.”

After saying that, Bai Sheng touched the little one’s hand. Xiaobai Nuo’s body was still weak, not fully recovered. A little more wind, and his hands would easily get cold. The old father took the new baby water bottle handed over by Assistant Li in the front seat, which was already filled with warm water, and placed it into the little one’s hands.

“Don’t drink in the car. Hold it to warm your hands, okay?”

Xiaobai Nuo immediately got distracted, no longer focusing on what kindergarten was really about, but obediently nodded, holding the small water bottle in his hands.

At the same time, in another car that passed the Bai family’s vehicle.

“Sit still.”

A young man, about sixteen or seventeen, frowned slightly, looking at his fidgety younger brother.

"What are you doing? What are you peering at out the window?"

This is Yu Chuyan's older brother, Yu Chen, who just turned sixteen.

The situation in the Yu family is indeed special. Yu's father's original wife, the mother of these two children, died of a sudden illness while Yu Chuyan was still in artificial-womb gestation. Immediately after, Yu's father married his mistress, who brought along an illegitimate son older than Yu Chuyan.

Yu Chen is a beta. Since he didn't meet his father's expectations, he was always raised by his grandfather. This whole affair kicked up a fuss for years, and now they are practically estranged from their father, with no intention of reconciliation. Yu Chuyan was born into this environment and was also raised by his grandfather.

The mess Yu's father caused meant Old Man Yu didn't dare hand the company over to him completely. As a result, although Yu's father is the nominal head of the Yu family, he is hemmed in at every turn, which makes him resent Yu Chen and Yu Chuyan even more.

However, as Yu Chen turned sixteen, the old master gradually started handing over some of his power to him, and the father-son feud is at a boiling point.

If you ask what gives Yu Chen the biggest headache?

It's this little alpha cub brother of his, who looks cool and reliable but is actually a little demon. This rascal can pull off bad stuff with a poker face—can you believe it?!

Now, watching Yu Chuyan squirming in his car seat, Yu Chen felt trouble was brewing. So he pressed down on Yu Chuyan while asking, and glanced out the window, but saw nothing.

"A little kid is transferring to our class."

Yu Chuyan clung to the car window for a long time but couldn't find the small, white, soft bundle he was looking for. Finally, he reluctantly sat properly.

"Huh? So what?"

Yu Chen looked at his little brother.

He just hoped this kid would cause less trouble and not play pranks on others.

"He looks white and soft, just like the rice cake I ate yesterday!"

Yu Chuyan gestured with his hand, a hint of curiosity he couldn't hide on his cool, handsome little face.

"And he's as pretty as a doll in a cabinet."

He didn't enjoy playing with dolls, but Yu Chuyan had to admit those dolls were really pretty, yet none seemed to compare to that Little Rice Cake.

Yu Chen had never heard such a comment before. He raised an eyebrow, not yet knowing that the Bai family had a new cub. He looked at his little brother curiously: "You're this excited? You only saw him once, and you already like your new friend so much?"

Yu Chuyan immediately sat up straight, his little face serious and earnest, hiding his excitement and curiosity: "No, just curious. It's nothing special."

This soft little alpha cub with baby fat is too deceiving, but one has to admit that this little thing's stubborn attitude is pretty funny.

Yu Chen laughed out loud.

"Brother," Yu Chuyan finished talking about Little Bai Nuo and then looked at his own brother. The little alpha cub looked him up and down. "You haven't been bullied, have you? If you are, tell me, and I'll beat them up for ya."

Yu Chuyan patted his little chest.

"Who'd dare bully your brother?"

Yu Chen gave his head a light pat.

"Sit still. There's a get-together tomorrow noon. You want to go to the old house or to kindergarten?"

Yu Chuyan clenched his fist without hesitation: "Kindergarten!"

Still talking about protecting your brother? What brother are you gonna protect in kindergarten?

Yu Chen thought, left in the dust by his little brother.

—You're seriously looking forward to that Little Rice Cake starting kindergarten, aren't you?!

Over here, Bai Sheng had already brought the little one back to the Bai family's old mansion.

He had already changed his clothes and also changed the little cub into a comfortable, cute, casual outfit.

After the little one arrived home, all kinds of clothes were custom-made, of course, but since it was a charity party hosted by Ms. Cen Zhi's best friend, there was no need to be so formal.

Bai Sheng carried the little one into the main building.

The old master was still there. Today he apparently had plans with an old friend from Ang City, and was about to go out.

Sharp-eyed Little Bai Nuo had already caught sight of his great-grandfather. The little one instinctively went wide-eyed and stepped in front of his father.

This tiny little cub couldn't block anything, but it just warmed your heart. The old master didn't say a word, left with a stubborn, dark face, clearly still angry about what happened before.

So, Little Bai Nuo's great-grandfather isn't liked by him?

Bai Sheng thought: "Oh, well, he asked for that, didn't he?"

Even that guy Bai Jingyun had the decency to apologize after tricking the little one into eating a lemon.

Bai Sheng carried Little Bai Nuo inside.

Bai Qian had already changed and was ready. He was watching financial news on TV, and looked up when he heard them come in.

"Sit over there and wait a bit. Your mother isn't ready yet. If you're hungry, have some snacks. There will be light dishes at the banquet too. Just keep an eye on him."

Bai Qian looked at the cub, who was still alert, almost bristling while staring at the door.

He pretended not to see the 'special treatment' his own father received from Little Bai Nuo.

Little Bai Nuo was picked up and placed on the soft sofa, and a small piece of egg cake was pushed into his hand by his father.

The little cub holding food always showed utmost respect for it, chomping away earnestly.

Soon, the makeup artist upstairs came hurrying down with their suitcase.

Cen Zhi followed closely behind.

Time had barely left a mark on her. Compared to the youthful naivety and pride, she now possessed more maturity and poise. As soon as Cen Zhi looked over, she immediately broke into a smile: "Baby's home? How was kindergarten? Did you like it?"

The little one nodded seriously, quickly swallowed the last piece of egg cake in his mouth, his big eyes sparkling: "Kindergarten was great. Will Grandma come play with Nono too later?"

"Of course." Cen Zhi came downstairs smiling.

She watched as Bai Sheng lifted the little cub out from where he was sunk in the sofa and placed him on the ground. Bai Qian also stood up.

The cub circled around her twice, went "wow, wow", looked up with extreme sincerity: "Grandma, so beautiful and shiny."

Cen Zhi couldn't help lifting her chin a little.

"Listen, listen, having a cute little grandson just feels so good."

Expecting these guys from the Bai family, who couldn't get a single word out in a million years, to say such things? Yeah, good luck with that.

But before Cen Zhi could speak, she saw the little one look up at his grandfather, then trotted over and stood behind him.

His little body was completely hidden behind Grandpa.

When everyone was still trying to figure out what this little guy was thinking, the little one spoke softly.

"Grandma, so beautiful."

Cen Zhi was stunned for a moment.

Didn't he just say that once? Why is he saying it again?

Cen Zhi looked over and saw the little one poke his head out from behind the completely bewildered Bai Qian, and said softly to Grandma, "Nono is saying it for Grandpa, see?"

Grandpa’s been staring at Grandma this whole time, and Grandma better not get into trouble—Grandpa’s gotta watch her.

Saying it for Grandpa?

That is, complimenting Grandma on Grandpa's behalf.

Cen Zhi froze, and couldn't help but glance at Bai Qian, watching him come back to his senses as if he had just realized what the little one had said. That always-stern face looked down at the little one in shock.

"I..."

Bai Qian instinctively wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Cen Zhi, who crouched down.

"Baby, we don't speak for him. Can't he say it himself?" She's the most beautiful—doesn't she know that?

Bai Qian was speechless.

Bai Qian gritted his teeth, then finally bent down, pinched the little one's cheek and gave it a rub.

What does it mean 'say it for Grandpa'? Grandpa doesn't need that, doesn't need it!

Ah... the little face is so soft.

Then, the kid with pinched cheeks got snatched away by his dad, and Grandma gave Grandpa’s head a tap.

Cen Zhi's eyes went wide: "Let go of him!"

"Cough."

Bai Qian finally pulled his hand back. Still with that stern face, but now he followed Cen Zhi with a sheepish look.

The group all got into the car.

When they got to the banquet hall and Bai Qian opened the car door for Cen Zhi.

As Cen Zhi linked arms with Bai Qian, she heard Bai Qian's very faint, almost inaudible voice: "What that little thing said wasn't wrong."

Cen Zhi turned her head, then withdrew her gaze.

Hmph, she had said it long ago—even if the sky falls, the Bai family's mouth will catch it!

This banquet had quite a few upper-class families from Ang City.

The hostess stood at the head table, smiling. When she saw Cen Zhi, her eyes brightened, and then she saw Bai Sheng following beside Cen Zhi.

Chu Meng was startled for a moment.

You see, among the younger generation of the Bai family, each one was harder to invite than the others, and Bai Sheng, that kid, had the most attitude. Usually you’d never see him at stuff like this. What's going on today? Did the sun rise from the west? She had sent an invitation, but didn't actually expect him to come, and in his arms he was carrying a... little kid?

Just as she was thinking, they were already right there. After exchanging greetings.

Chu Meng hugged Cen Zhi.

"I didn't expect you to be back today. Everyone inside is waiting for you. And this is?"

Xiao Bai Nuo had never seen such a fancy banquet hall. His big round eyes couldn't take it all in—one moment looking at the chocolate fountain over there, the next at the stacked champagne tower, then at the colorful and beautiful pastry area. The sweet smell was way stronger than the food smell.

Xiao Bai Nuo reluctantly looked away—is this heaven?!

"Nono, say hello to Grandma Chu."

Bai Sheng said casually, totally ignoring the looks coming from all over.

"Hello, Grandma Chu."

The little guy called out in a milky voice, big eyes blinking, obediently holding onto Daddy's neck.

"Oh my, hello."

Chu Meng was totally charmed for a second, quickly responded, then glanced at Cen Zhi, getting a nod of approval from Cen Zhi.

"Is this your third boy’s kid? So adorable? Looks just like Bai Sheng."

"Nono showing up was a bit unexpected, but after all, he is our family's child. If anything comes up in the future, we'll need to trouble you all to take care of him." Cen Zhi said with a smile.

"Our third boy just got a little one and is crazy about him, holding him all day. I said, just bring him out so your aunties can meet him and see his face."

"Very good, very good," Chu Meng laughed. "Haha, Auntie Chu thinks this little cutie of yours is way cuter than you were as a kid. Hungry? Go get something to eat."

"Thank you, Grandma Chu."

The little guy was always super polite. He held onto Daddy's neck, speaking sweetly like a little honey bun.

"Grandma’s beautiful too."

He flatters everyone, and a few words can make adults beam with joy. Bai Sheng pinched his kid’s cheek, glanced at people his age, couldn’t be bothered to chat, so he said goodbye to Auntie Chu and took the little one to find something he liked to eat.

Only after Bai Sheng walked off with the kid did Chu Meng snap out of it.

"Quite a few of the Bai family’s younger generation are here today."

"Who else is here?"

Bai Qian looked over.

Cen Zhi took a glass of champagne from a waiter and glanced over curiously.

"Your fourth kid, Bai Qi

"Did your family's Alpha genes mutate? How did you end up with such a well-behaved Alpha?"

Yes, Chu Meng also naturally assumed that Bai Sheng's child must be an Alpha child.

This is it, this is it!

Just thinking about what she was about to say got her excited.

After watching others show off their kids for so long, it's finally my turn!

Cen Zhi acted surprised, smiling as she linked arms with her best friend.

"Oh, Xiaomeng, didn't I tell you?"

What?

"Our little Nuo Nuo is a little omega!"

Chu Meng: ...

"...The Bai family actually has an omega? Didn't you already accept that before?"

But it's just a little omega pup.

Chu Meng looked away.

It's nothing.

Even so, Chu Meng couldn't help glancing over at Little Nuo Nuo again, watching his father place an orange in his hands, now blinking his eyes as he struggled to peel it, and then feeding the first slice to his father.

Chu Meng had seen omega pups before, and even raised one, but she had never seen one so well-behaved.

She said it was just a new little O pup, but couldn't help looking again and again, and finally said in disbelief.

"No, wait, are you saying that little one is Bai Sheng's? What did Bai Sheng do to deserve this?"

How could that cocky kid Bai Sheng have a cute little omega who is so well-behaved, feeding his father, peeling oranges for him, and being like a little sweetheart?

Look at the vibe of the Bai family, does it match this little cutie?!

Meanwhile, the cub fed his father a slice of orange and popped one into his own mouth.

Then the little cub instantly wrinkled his face at the sourness, staring at the orange in disbelief — it wasn't as sour as the punchy lemon, but still too tart. Last time, the eldest uncle tried to use this to apologize to Nono. Nono knew his uncle's taste buds were off, and he was still trying to trick Nono!

The little one's cheeks puffed out.

Bai Sheng, also squinting from the sourness, looked down and met his cub's eyes. The father felt guilty for giving his cub a sour orange.

"Don't eat that, set it aside."

The cub held the orange, careful with food as always, and subconsciously shook his head, but then lowered his head, his delicate little face looking troubled as he stared at the orange.

But soon, the cub found a target.

Indeed, quite a few of the younger members of the Bai family had come today.

At this moment, Bai Jingyun and Bai Liang walked in one after another from the main entrance.

The little cub's eyes lit up: "Dad, it's the eldest uncle!"

Author's Note:

Why is everyone questioning how a dad like you could have such a well-behaved child? You should reflect on that.

Bai Sheng: So what?

Nono cub: "A sour orange! Just as I thought, last time the eldest uncle was trying to trick Nono again! ... Hey! Nono sees the eldest uncle!"

Eldest uncle: ...? "Innocent bystander caught in the crossfire"

Second uncle: It's good enough, I don't even get a mention from this little guy.