Chapter 85 A Fight
Jiang Rong and her group had originally planned to visit Meng Liang at the Peace Base before returning, but they hadn't expected Meng Liang to remain in the emergency room, with no one knowing when he would be able to come out. The superhumans at the Peace Base were overwhelmed with work, and seeing this situation, Jiang Rong and her group felt bad about adding to their burden.
Everyone decided to go home first. Anyway, the two bases are close to each other. If Meng Liang really couldn't make it, they could still set off after receiving news from the Peace Base.
Guan Shao drove skillfully, glancing at the rearview mirror every now and then. Jiang Rong usually sat beside him, talking to him, but this time, she sat in the back with Yuan Yuan.
Yuan Yuan lay on the windowsill, her big eyes gazing out with curiosity and focus. The mischievous cat also leaned against the window, relaxing and wagging its tail. The silhouettes of the two, one human and one cat, looked incredibly harmonious.
Jiang Rong gently stroked Yuanyuan's hair and said softly, "Yuanyuan, Daddy has two older brothers at home. When you see them later, you have to get along well with them, okay?"
The round little head nodded slightly: "Okay~"
Jiang Rong smiled slightly after receiving the child's assurance. Jiang Xiaoheng was a very good-tempered child and very caring. As long as Xiao Yuanyuan behaved well, he should be happy to accept her. Jiang Hao, on the other hand, was more mature and magnanimous; he would unconditionally support anything Xiaoheng agreed to.
As they approached the service area at the Xinghuo Base, Jiang Rong breathed a sigh of relief: "Finally, I'm home." Every time he went out on a mission, he felt that time passed very slowly.
A familiar car was parked in the service area; it was the car Chu Qiang had specially found for his uncle to drive. As Jiang Rong and their convoy entered the service area, the two brothers, Jiang Xiaoheng and Jiang Hao, happily got out of the car and ran towards the convoy: "Dad's home!"
Uncle Chu and Aunt Chu got out of the car with smiles on their faces. The elderly couple stood by the car, watching the two children's retreating figures with loving eyes. Before the car had even come to a complete stop, the two little ones rushed to the car door, reaching out their tiny hands to knock on the window: "Daddy~ Daddy, open the door~"
Today was their day off, and the two children had been waiting at the service area for a long time, knowing that Jiang Rong and the others would be back. Jiang Rong opened the car door with a smile: "My good son~"
As soon as the car door opened, Jiang Xiaoheng skillfully climbed into the car and jumped into his father's arms. "Daddy~ I missed you so much! Did you miss me too?"
Jiang Rong picked up Jiang Xiaoheng and said, "I missed you all so much!"
Little Yuanyuan stared wide-eyed at Jiang Xiaoheng, who was nestled in Jiang Rong's arms, acting spoiled. Her shoulders began to tremble, and her eyes shifted from innocent confusion to fury. The next moment, Yuanyuan leaned forward and, with lightning speed, grabbed Jiang Xiaoheng's hair: "He's mine! Daddy's mine!"
Jiang Xiaoheng was stunned. His hair was being pulled, and even the slightest movement caused him excruciating pain. Little Yuanyuan clearly didn't understand the concept of first come, first served. She used her free little hand to push Jiang Xiaoheng's head away, her voice already trembling with tears: "Go away! Daddy is mine!"
Jiang Rong quickly grabbed Yuan Yuan's hand: "Yuan Yuan, stop! How could you hit the boys?!" Didn't you agree to get along well with the boys? Why are you fighting as soon as you meet them?
After Jiang Rong finally managed to free Jiang Xiaoheng's hair from Yuanyuan's grasp, Jiang Xiaoheng was already sobbing uncontrollably, covering his head: "Waaah, Daddy, Daddy..."
Tears welled up in Yuanyuan's eyes as she cried out pitifully, "Waaah, Daddy..."
The two children were both incredibly aggrieved, and their cries were getting louder and louder. Crying is easily contagious, especially among children. Seeing the two children wailing, Jiang Hao pouted and started crying too: "Daddy..."
For a moment, Jiang Rong felt like he had fallen into a den of thieves; the children's cries made his head ache.
Chu Qiang chuckled and scratched his ear, "Xiao Jiang really brought this on himself. If you ask me, I'd just send that little girl to be raised by other ability users in the base. Now look what's happened, three kids crying together, how lively."
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Jiang Xiaoheng had never suffered such injustice before. He nestled in Jiang Rong's arms, sobbing, his big, dark eyes brimming with tears, his little nose red from crying: "Daddy, I don't want my little sister, she's too fierce. She hit me..."
Jiang Rong tenderly wiped away his son's tears. He had originally planned to settle Yuanyuan in first and then obtain his son's consent before letting them meet. He never expected that his son's enthusiastic welcome would be met with such a devastating blow; anyone would find it unbearable.
Although the two little ones' first meeting wasn't perfect, Jiang Rong still wanted to have a good talk with her son: "Xiao Heng, the little girl didn't mean to be rude. She's just too young and hasn't had her parents teach her how to get along with others, so she's not very polite."
Yuanyuan grew up in harsh conditions, and she's incredibly possessive. If Jiang Rong and Guan Shao hadn't intervened in time, she probably would have already started biting him. In comparison, the well-behaved Xiao Heng is no match for her.
However, Yuanyuan isn't a bad child; she just hasn't had anyone to guide her properly. Jiang Rong believes that as long as Yuanyuan receives a proper education, she will definitely grow into an obedient and sensible child.
Jiang Xiaoheng buried his face in Jiang Rong's chest without making a sound. Jiang Rong could feel his emotions slowly calming down. Jiang Rong gently stroked his son's back and comforted him softly, "Dad knows our Xiaoheng has been wronged. The little girl was really wrong. She did something wrong. Dad will give her a stern talking-to in a little while and make her apologize to you properly."
“Our Xiao Heng is the most obedient, both obedient and sensible. The little sister is not very polite now, but as long as you are here, as long as you are willing to accept her, she will definitely change and become the most considerate little sister in the world. Of course, if Xiao Heng really hates her and doesn’t want her to be part of our family, Dad respects your choice.”
Jiang Xiaoheng looked up, sobbing, "Dad, what will happen to my little sister if I don't want her?"
Jiang Rong looked intently at Jiang Xiaoheng's face: "Dad will send her to the Seedling Class so that the teachers there can take care of her. However, Yuanyuan's situation is a bit special, and Dad is worried that the teachers won't be able to take good care of her."
Jiang Xiaoheng sniffed and turned his head to look in the direction of the car. Yuanyuan was pressing against the car window, looking at him expectantly. After their eyes met, Jiang Xiaoheng lowered his eyes.
While attending class in the seedling class, Xiao Heng encountered some children who didn't have parents. Children without parents are truly pitiful; they would hide under the covers and cry secretly. Whenever his father picked him up from school, the way those children looked at his father made him feel particularly bad.
If Yuanyuan were raised with those other children, wouldn't she hide and cry? She's so young; what will happen to her if she doesn't have a father and mother?
Jiang Xiaoheng buried his face in Jiang Rong's arms again, "Daddy, will she become well-behaved from now on?"
Jiang Rong looked out the car window, then nodded seriously: "Yes, Dad swears to you." Such a young child has great potential, and he was confident that he could make Yuanyuan a child that everyone would love.
After thinking for a while, Jiang Xiaoheng slowly nodded: "Then I'll temporarily agree to let her be my little sister, but she has to apologize to me, and I don't want to sleep with her, nor do I want to give her the little duck."
Jiang Rong patted Jiang Xiaoheng's back reassuringly: "Okay, Xiaoheng, don't worry, Dad will definitely not let Yuanyuan touch your things."
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Watching Jiang Xiaoheng nestled in Jiang Rong's arms, her round eyes brimming with tears, her face pressed against the glass, she wept silently with her mouth agape. Only now did she understand what her father meant when he said there were two older brothers in the family. Her father was no longer just hers; she had to share him with her two other brothers.
When Jiang Rong opened the car door and saw the little girl crying her eyes out, all the words he had prepared turned into a helpless sigh. What had Yuan Yuan done wrong? She had simply assumed that he was her father alone and didn't want that fatherly love to be taken away by someone else.
As a child who lacked love, Yuanyuan's reaction was normal, and Jiang Rong really couldn't blame a child who had to struggle on his own.
Jiang Rong gently picked up the little girl and softly wiped away the tears on her face: "Yuanyuan, do you feel especially sad because you feel like your father isn't just yours?"
Yuanyuan nodded: "Mmm..."
Jiang Rong said gently, "You need to know that Dad is not only your dad, but also the dad of Xiao Heng and Xiao Hao. You have joined our family and become a part of us. You will not only receive Dad's love, but also your brothers' care. Look, you have more relatives now, and you will no longer be alone."
"From now on, you can go to school and play with the older boys. When Dad isn't home, the older boys will take care of you in his place. Now that you think about it, are you still sad?"
Yuanyuan's eyes were red, and after thinking for a while, she slowly shook her head. After hearing what her father said, she thought it would be nice to have two older brothers.
Jiang Rong patted Yuan Yuan's head: "Right? Daddy thinks it's a good thing too. We're a family, and we should help and look after each other in the future. You promised Daddy that you would get along well with the older boys, but you hit Xiao Heng as soon as you arrived. Xiao Heng even prepared some delicious food for you. Do you think you did something wrong?"
Yuanyuan peeked out the window again and, sure enough, saw Jiang Xiaoheng carrying a large shopping bag. Yuanyuan pursed her lips and lowered her head: "Hmm..."
Jiang Rong said gently, "A good child is one who can admit their mistakes and correct them. In a little while, Dad will take you to see Brother Xiao Heng. You can apologize to him properly, okay?"
Yuanyuan slowly nodded: "Okay."
The car door opened again, and Jiang Rong led Yuan Yuan out of the car. Seeing Yuan Yuan approach, Jiang Xiaoheng nervously put his hands behind his back, afraid that Yuan Yuan would suddenly grab his hair again.
This time, Yuanyuan was much more obedient. She stood in front of Jiang Xiaoheng for a moment, then said, "Big brother, I'm sorry. I will listen to you from now on." After saying that, she looked up at Jiang Rong, who nodded to her, and then looked at Jiang Xiaoheng.
Jiang Xiaoheng handed the potato chips in his hand to Yuanyuan: "I forgive you, but you can't be so fierce in the future."
Yuanyuan reached out and took the bag. She looked at the picture on the packaging with surprise, then looked up and smiled at Jiang Xiaoheng. Jiang Rong patted Yuanyuan's head: "You should say thank you when your older brother gives you something."
Yuanyuan said in a clear, crisp voice, "Thank you, big brother."
Jiang Xiaoheng smiled and said, "You're welcome. Are you called Yuanyuan? I'm your brother Xiaoheng. I'll take you to find our brother Xiaohao. In a little while, I'll take you home. We have lots of delicious food at home, including Lele and Junjun, as well as Little Fairy and Little Darling. Shall I introduce them to you?"
Her round eyes slowly brightened: "Okay~"
Jiang Xiaoheng skillfully took Yuanyuan's hand: "Don't be afraid, I will take care of you from now on."
Watching the children shake hands and make peace, Jiang Rong breathed a sigh of relief without even noticing. Although there was a slight hiccup during the children's first meeting, it went smoothly overall. From today onwards, he was a father of three, and the Jiang family gradually expanded from a two-person household to a five-person household—a truly gratifying step forward.
At that moment, Guan Shao's voice came from behind: "Is the matter resolved?"
Jiang Rong smiled and reached out to interlock her fingers with Guan Shao's: "After all, they are children. Their tempers come and go quickly. All three children are good children, they just need time to get along."
Guan Shao smiled and said, "Then let's work things out slowly. There's plenty of time and many more opportunities in the future."
Author's Note:
For the next period of time, Jiang Rong received complaints every day.
Jiang Xiaoheng: Dad, Yuanyuan hit XX today.
Jiang Hao: Dad, Yuanyuan summoned XX today and scared the teacher to tears.
Jiang Yuan is the most troublesome child in the Jiang family.
Happy New Year!! Happy New Year~
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