Shen Mingzhu's tone when she spoke was not gentle at all, and her expression also revealed a bit of ferocity. Pei Yang was not angry at all, but smiled particularly happily.

His wife is mean to him because she cares about him.

Moreover, the way his wife is angry with him is particularly beautiful~ "Mom, Mom!"

Pei Tang ran into the room with a ding-dong sound. Seeing Shen Mingzhu pulling Pei Yang's tie, he couldn't help but tilt his head, "What are you doing?"

"I'm helping Dad tie his tie."

After saying that, Shen Mingzhu pinched the bow tie and pulled it up hard. Only when she saw the man's tongue sticking out due to the tightening did she let go with satisfaction.

Pei Tang did not notice the couple's strange behavior, his attention was completely attracted by the tie.

The lilac satin reflected a soft luster under the light, and was matched with light silver patterns, which she liked very much.

"Dad, did you buy a new tie? It's so pretty."

Pei Yang bent down and picked up his daughter so that she could admire his tie up close. "Your mother bought it for me. Does your mother have good taste?"

While showing off, he did not forget to flatter Shen Mingzhu.

Shen Mingzhu ignored the man's flattery and walked to the dressing mirror to take care of her skin.

Pei Tang's white and tender little hands played with the tie, his rosy face full of envy: "I want a tie too, Mom, I want to wear a tie too."

Shen Mingzhu wiped her face and answered casually: "Girls don't wear ties."

"But I want it~"

After saying that, he turned his head and said to Pei Yang: "Dad, can you give me your tie?"

The man who was full of joy and doting just a second ago, put away his doting in an instant, "No, this is a gift from your mother to me, and it cannot be given to others."

As he said this, he stingily pulled the tie back from his daughter's hand.

Pei Tang frowned unhappily and refused to let him hug her. He jumped to the ground, turned around and ran to Shen Mingzhu, hugged Shen Mingzhu's waist and acted coquettishly: "Mom, buy me a tie too. I want a pink one, and it must be prettier than Dad's~"

"Is it okay~"

"Is it okay~"

Shen Mingzhu had no choice but to agree after much persuasion.

Don't underestimate a child's obsession. If she wants something and you don't agree to it, she will pester you, cling to you, and act coquettishly every day until she gets it.

However, Shen Mingzhu would not let her daughter think that getting something was an easy thing, so she made a deal with her daughter by jumping rope 100 times every day for a month.

Pei Tang is afraid of the cold, so he likes to stay in the warm room when winter comes. In addition, he likes to eat meat and various snacks, so his weight is already over the limit.

Although he has to jump rope every day, Pei Tang still seems very happy when he thinks about having something he likes.

"Mom, when will you take me to buy it?"

Shen Mingzhu pinched her chubby cheeks and asked, "Guess?"

Pei Tang's eyes sparkled: "Tomorrow?"

"Well...it depends on your performance."

Pei Tang was very smart and understood what she meant immediately. "Mom, I'm going to bed now and will get up early to jump rope tomorrow. But I'm not sleepy yet. Can you tell me a story?"

"Okay, what do you want to hear?"

"I want to hear the little prince."

"Okay, let's go."

After walking out of the bedroom, Shen Mingzhu saw her son sitting alone in the living room playing with the German Shepherd. She let go of her daughter's hand and asked her to go upstairs to change into pajamas first.

After Pei Tang went upstairs happily, Shen Mingzhu walked to the sofa and sat down side by side with her son.

"Why are you sitting here alone? What's wrong with you? Tell me and make mom happy."

Pei Ziheng smiled at her.

Although the smile was very faint, it was very rare for him who had been aloof and taciturn since childhood.

"Mom, I want to take a break from school for a while."

"Why?"

Was he bullied by his classmates? Was he under too much pressure? Or was he having some psychological problems? "I want to do something else."

When talking to her, Pei Ziheng stopped teasing the German Shepherd and seemed very serious and focused. There was no sign of mental problems.

Shen Mingzhu's mind raced, her eyes became softer, and her voice became: "Is this more important than the college entrance examination? You still have half a year before the college entrance examination, can you put it after the college entrance examination?"

"Mom, I just want to take a leave of absence from school. I will still take the college entrance examination next year."

Shen Mingzhu understood: "You want to study at home? That's fine, but can you tell me the real reason why you don't want to go to school? Is there someone you don't like in school, or is there something bad happening?"

Fearing that her son might resist, Shen Mingzhu gently explained, "Mom doesn't want to interfere or stop you. I just care about you and am worried that you've been bullied."

"No, I just think it's a waste of time to stay in school every day. I want to do something I like."

"Is that so? Okay then. I'll go to school tomorrow and talk to the teacher."

"Thank you, Mom."

Shen Mingzhu hugged him gently and gave him a light kiss on the top of his head.

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"Ziheng, Mom won't interfere with you, but you must tell your family if there is anything. Don't keep it to yourself."

"Um."

Pei Ziheng closed his eyes and relaxed, enjoying the rare intimate moment with Shen Mingzhu.

My mother’s body is still the same fragrant as before, and her embrace is soft and warm, just like a winter quilt.

As he grew older, his mother rarely hugged him like this. More often, she rubbed his head or patted his shoulders.

He knew in his heart that his mother did not love him, but she just treated him as a little man.

However, sometimes when he sees his mother and sister kissing and hugging each other, he still feels envious and hates himself for not being a girl.

"It's getting late."

The warm and happy atmosphere was interrupted by Pei Yang.

Shen Mingzhu let go of her son and rubbed his head encouragingly, "Go to bed early. I'll go to school tomorrow after I finish work."

"Um."

After Shen Mingzhu went upstairs, Pei Yang adjusted his tie with great pride, showing off to his son: "How's this tie? Your mother bought it for you."

“It’s ugly.”

Anyway, anything he doesn't have is ugly.

"What's ugly about it? Do you know how to appreciate it?"

"You're too old for such bright colors."

The word "old" made Pei Yang lose his guard: "How can I be old? I'm only 34 years old!"

"The average life expectancy of our population is 63. 63 minus 34 is 29. You are already half buried in the ground."

Pei Yang was so angry that he fainted.

Pei Ziheng's eyes were filled with joy: I've let you ruin my alone time with my mother, it's already very good that I don't unplug your oxygen tube in the future.

…

the next day.

Pei Tang did what he said and jumped rope 100 times after getting up.

"Mom, I'm done dancing, when are you going to buy me a tie?"

Shen Mingzhu held her daughter's rosy cheeks from exercise and said with a smile, "Go wash your face and brush your teeth. You'll be able to see after breakfast."

Hearing her say this, Pei Tang immediately threw away the skipping rope in his hand and ran to the bathroom.

After running a few steps, he turned back and said, "Mom, you are not lying to me, are you? Do you have the special ability to predict the future and bought it in advance?"

"You'll know in a moment."

Pei Tang's big round eyes were obviously filled with doubt, but he still nodded obediently, "Okay." (End of this chapter)