Chapter 264
"Yeah... I know. I won't blame Dad."
Ningning nodded obediently, but there were still a few crystal clear tears hanging on her pink little face, as if they would roll down at any time.
Due to the special nature of the rare venomous snake, the owner of the fish pond finally called the police and asked the police to properly deal with it and take it away.
Once this matter spread, people who owned fish ponds and orchards nearby heard the news and came to Mu Shen one after another, hoping to buy snake and insect repellent just in case.
Originally, Mu Shen planned to rest and recuperate at home for a while, but he didn't expect that Ningning's unexpected experience would make him busy instead.
When everyone in the family has nothing to do, they will take the initiative to help grind the herbs, and the three children, Suisui, Niannian and Ningning, are the most capable helpers.
Although Leng Zexi only stayed with them for a whole day, he eventually had to go back to deal with company matters.
Just as he was about to leave, his eyes involuntarily fell on the children who were busy drying herbs in the yard.
Looking at those innocent and lovely faces, he suddenly felt emotional: Perhaps for them, the greatest happiness is for the children to live in peace.
At this time, Zhong Zishu noticed that Leng Zexi had been staring at the children, so he asked, "Why, are you still worried about what happened yesterday?"
"Look at Ningning and his friends. They no longer take the snake incident seriously! And after this experience, they know exactly how to deal with snakes next time they encounter them, so you don't have to worry too much."
Then, Zhong Zishu comforted him: "As the saying goes, 'Those who survive a great disaster will surely have good fortune in the future'. Our Ningning is a blessed person!"
Hearing this, Leng Zexi nodded slightly, but his face still showed worry.
He sighed softly and said, "I just sincerely hope that they can live a smooth and peaceful life. Thinking back to what happened yesterday, I still feel scared."
"If Ningning had really met with an accident, I really don't know how I would face Ruoan."
"After all, I promised her that I would take good care of the children while she was away from home..."
As he spoke, Leng Zexi took a cup of tea from Zhong Zishu, raised his head and drank it all in one gulp, as if trying to calm his inner uneasiness and anxiety.
"It was purely an accident."
Zhong Zishu turned his gaze towards him and said slowly, "Actually, there's no need for you to be so worried. The children have grown up. They are no longer the little babies crying for food!"
"At this age, they should be brave enough to explore new and unknown things."
"Besides, if you keep worrying too much, it will only add huge psychological pressure to yourself in the end."
At this point, Zhong Zishu paused for a moment, then continued, "Don't you think that if you just lock them up at home and don't let them step out of the house, or keep a close eye on them all day and night, you can be sure that nothing will go wrong and completely eliminate any possible danger?"
"You know, even drinking water can lead to choking to death. This kind of thing has happened before."
"So, all we can do is to avoid risks as much as possible and take adequate preventive measures."
"We can't stop them from trying it out and experiencing it for themselves just because they think it might be dangerous, right?"
After saying this, Zhong Zishu couldn't help but shook his head slightly, then glanced at the four bodyguards standing behind the three children, and a helpless bitter smile appeared on his face.
Just yesterday, because of the snake, Leng Zexi made a prompt decision and hurried back home from the fish pond with his three children.
Without hesitation, he immediately called for bodyguards to look after the three little guys.
Not only is each child equipped with a personal bodyguard, but an extra bodyguard is also arranged for rotation.
Before they knew it, everyone around knew about Ningning's snake catching.
Those who didn't know the situation were still speculating whether Leng Zexi, the son-in-law, was not confident about his parents-in-law's ability to take care of the child. However, this was not the case.
Leng Zexi looked at the other party seriously and said slowly, "The reason why I care about them so much is because they are the children that Ruoan and I conceived together."
"I know this very well. As long as the children are safe and healthy, I will be happy."
"On the contrary, if the children encounter any accidents or misfortunes, Ruoan will definitely be the one who is most sad and upset. And I really can't bear to see Ruoan cry." Leng Zexi said seriously.
When Zhong Zishu heard this, he was slightly stunned. It was obvious that he had not expected Leng Zexi to say such a thing.
He was stunned for a moment before he came back to his senses. A smile appeared on his face, and he nodded to Leng Zexi and said, "I see."
Then, Zhong Zishu seemed to suddenly remember something and continued with a smile: "Looking back, deciding to let Ruoan marry you was really the wisest choice we made in our lives!"
Indeed, if one does not truly love someone deeply, how can one express such love for the whole person so vividly?
At this moment, Zhong Zishu suddenly changed the subject and mentioned another thing: "I heard from Ningning that when you were on your way back from visiting Ruo'an, there was actually a child who was clamoring for you to be his father."
After saying this, Zhong Zishu couldn't help but laugh out loud.
At this moment, his recognition of Leng Zexi as a husband and father has reached a new level - without a doubt.
Leng Zexi is an extremely outstanding and excellent person both as a husband and as a father.
"Yes, but I refused without hesitation. To be honest, I don't think I'm that selfless."
"If he needs help with other things, I might lend a helping hand, but letting him integrate into my family? That's impossible! I have no intention of wasting my precious time and energy on others." Leng Zexi said with determination.
"You know, even if I spend time with my beloved wife and my own flesh and blood, I feel that I don't have enough time and energy. How can I allow others to share the care and love that originally belonged to them?"
Leng Zexi continued to add, his tone firm and unquestionable.
All along, Leng Zexi never thought of himself as a gentle and loving person, but he gave the best part of himself to his family without reservation.
At this time, Zhong Zishu at the side couldn't help but sigh deeply: "An An chose you back then. It might have been an accident at first, or it might have been a choice made out of sheer helplessness."
"However, fortunately, you have given her unique preference and exceptional treatment. Now, seeing the relationship between you becoming increasingly deep, sweet and happy, even I can't help but feel envious."
At this moment, Xia Lin happened to walk over. After hearing this conversation, she sneered at first, and then responded unceremoniously: "Humph, if you are so envious, then you should go find one quickly!"
"Now, I no longer have any high expectations for you four brothers."
"As long as the person you are dating is not someone who breaks the law and does evil things, let alone a girlfriend, even if it's a boyfriend, as long as you can bring someone home, I will be satisfied!"
After saying that, Xia Lin crossed his arms and looked at Zhong Zishu with a slightly disdainful look.
When Zhong Zishu heard this, his heart tightened. He subconsciously stretched out his right hand and touched his nose. Then he smiled awkwardly and said, "Well... I still have a painting that I haven't finished yet. I have to go back and finish it."
After saying that, he turned and walked towards the door. At first, he was just walking quickly, but when he was about to reach the door, he suddenly felt panicked for some reason, and his pace accelerated involuntarily, and finally he ran straight up.
At this time, Mu Shen, who was earnestly explaining the knowledge and effects of various herbs to the children in the yard, was slightly stunned after hearing what Xia's father said.
Then, as if he realized something, he quickly lowered his voice, fearing that his voice would be too loud and attract the attention of Xia's father.
However, despite being so careful, his heartbeat continued to speed up uncontrollably.
On this side, Xia Lin looked at his second son who had already run away without a trace, then turned to look at his eldest son who had also been speaking in a low voice for some time, and the expression on his face instantly became a little stiff.
He shook his head helplessly, muttering, "These two brats are almost thirty years old, and they can't even find a girlfriend! One of them is a miracle doctor, and the other is a so-called great painter. It's really worrying!"
At this moment, Lin Cai and Ouyang Jin, who heard the news that the children had returned to their hometown to play, also returned to their doorstep.
But who would have thought that as soon as I reached the gate, I heard what Xia Lin had just said.
The two looked at each other, and both saw a hint of surprise and embarrassment in each other's eyes.
Then, almost at the same time, they quickly retracted their feet that had just stepped into the door and stood outside the door, hesitating whether to go in.
The two men squatted quietly outside the wall and carefully stuck their heads out to observe the movements in the yard.
Lin Cai lowered his voice and said to Ouyang Jin beside him: "Let's go back later, until Dad scolds the eldest and second brothers and vents his anger. Otherwise, if we go in now, we will definitely be implicated."
Ouyang Jin nodded in agreement, indicating that he thought so too.
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