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nChapter 31 – “Dad said he’s not jealous.” (3)

nSong Tingshen was currently sitting at his desk and reading work emails on his computer. His energy level was very good after taking a nap this afternoon.

nJust as he was dealing with work matters, he saw his chubby son rushing into the room and looking deeply troubled.

nSeeing his son holding his little pillow, Song Tingshen’s first thought was that Ruan Xia had kicked him out of her room. He wasn’t surprised. She didn’t like children. He had already been taken aback by her unusual behavior during the past two days. Thus, Song Tingshen wasn’t surprised that she had returned to her old self.

nIn the past, Song Tingshen disapproved of Ruan Xia’s behavior. But, after a few years had gone, he got used to it, and it was beneath his notice.

nIt was only that their son hadn’t gotten used to it.

nSong Tingshen beckoned the chubby kid over and asked with a gentle expression, “What’s wrong?”

nFortunately, his son had a good personality. He was extroverted, lively, and cheerful. Although he would sometimes be unhappy because of his mom’s attitude, it didn’t take him long to forget each incident. Song Tingshen could give his son a good life in terms of materialistic goods and paternal love, but he couldn’t ask Ruan Xia to become a good mother.

nAfter all, in the past four years, the two of them had already agreed to mind their own business and not interfere with each other’s life.

nSong Tingshen didn’t think he had the ability to change Ruan Xia either.

nThe chubby kid carefully looked at his father. He was still young and couldn’t tell for sure if his dad was happy or sad, so he could only ask, “Dad, will you feel unhappy if I sleep with mom?”

nIt was rare for Song Tingshen to be caught off guard, but he would have never expected his son to ask this question. He froze in surprise.

nThe chubby kid misunderstood. He thought that his dad was truly upset about this.

nThis was a difficult position to be in.

n“Dad, don’t be sad.” The chubby kid’s language skills were top-notch. Like a child prodigy, he even started to persuade, “I won’t sleep with mom every night. Mom gets scared when she has to sleep by herself. I’m just going there to keep her company.”

nSong Tingshen slightly twitched his lips. It almost couldn’t be noticed. “Did your mom tell you that?”

nHe knew his son well. If someone hadn’t coached him, he wouldn’t say these words.

nHe didn’t even need to think about it. The person that coached his son had to be Ruan Xia.

nThe chubby kid betrayed his mom without hesitation. “Mom said that you’ll feel jealous if I sleep with her. That you’ll be sad and unhappy. Dad, don’t be like this. A man shouldn’t be petty.”

nSong Tingshen: “… Dad isn’t jealous.”

nThe chubby kid looked at him and asked, “You’re really not jealous?”

nSong Tingshen patiently endured, “I’m not.”

nThe chubby kid continued to ask, “Then, I can sleep with mom tonight?”

n“… You can.”

nThe chubby kid cheered. After taking a few steps towards the door, he turned around. Still a bit worried, he asked, “Really?”

n“Really.”

nThe chubby kid ran back into the neighboring room as fast as possible.

nRuan Xia was currently leisurely browsing through Weibo. She saw that the chubby kid had returned, but before she could ask why, he had already scurried up the bed. He was very agile for someone of his size.

nLying next to Ruan Xia, he said, “Dad said he’s not jealous.”

nThe chubby kid added, “Mom, he’s really not jealous, so I can sleep with you tonight.”

nRuan Xia: “…”

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