Chapter 4 Qian Renxue: I've decided to be your friend!
"Clap clap clap!"
Qian Renxue clapped her hands excitedly, her eyes curving into crescent moons.
"So Mommy loves me after all. I was just overthinking things..."
"I'm going to find Mommy right now!"
Jiang Nian's smile froze, and he quickly stopped her.
The little golden retriever tilted its head, asking in confusion, "No...can't I?"
Jiang Nian cleared his throat: "The teacher isn't in a good mood right now. Aren't you just asking for a scolding?"
Qian Renxue opened her mouth, puzzled, and asked, "Didn't you say that hitting is a sign of love, and scolding is a sign of affection?"
"If Mommy scolds me, it's still a sign of affection, right?"
Oh no, is this going to cause trouble?!
Jiang Nian's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly added, "It depends on the situation. You can't bother someone when they're most upset. You have to wait until they're happy."
"Got it?"
Qian Renxue nodded thoughtfully, thinking he was absolutely right!
Suddenly, she found the person in front of her rather agreeable.
"Thank you, what's your name?"
"Jiang Nian, and you?"
Qian Renxue paused for a moment, stammering, "Xiao...Xiaoxue."
Jiang Nian didn't mind the name the little golden retriever gave her. Now that they knew each other, they should naturally become friends, right?
He'd take advantage of the little one's innocent ignorance to coax her a bit.
"Gurgle~"
Qian Renxue's pretty face flushed red, and she awkwardly touched her stomach.
She had gotten up early to greet her mother, so she hadn't eaten breakfast.
Seeing this, Jiang Nian smiled.
"How about we go get some breakfast first?"
"My treat."
Qian Renxue's eyes lit up, but she said reservedly, "Wouldn't that be...not good?"
Jiang Nian's lips curled up slightly, and he took her wrist: "Let's go, what's wrong with that?"
"Aren't we friends now?"
The little golden retriever blinked innocently, agreeing.
"Yes! We're friends!"
Jiang Nian smiled gently, then released Qian Renxue's wrist.
If he held on any longer, something bad would probably happen.
He wondered which guardian was secretly watching over Qian Renxue today; he hoped they wouldn't scold him.
In the boudoir, Bibi Dong was nearly furious.
"Fine, fine, fine~"
"Spare the rod and spoil the child~"
"You little rascal, come back and see how I deal with you..." ...
"Ah!"
Jiang Nian shrank back, feeling a sense of foreboding.
He felt something bad was about to happen.
The little golden retriever was also being treated to a meal by someone his own age for the first time, and couldn't help but feel a little reserved.
"Don't look at me, you can eat whatever you want."
"Oh~ then I won't be polite."
A short while later, Jiang Nian and Qian Renxue were stuffed, their faces beaming with satisfaction.
"Jiang...Jiang Nian, tell me, how should I win Mom's heart?"
"Um...well..."
Seeing the little golden retriever's expectant look, Jiang Nian decided to go all in.
"As the saying goes, a loving mother has a sword in her hand...cough cough, to win a woman's heart, you must start with practical actions."
Qian Renxue perked up her ears, listening attentively.
"Women are emotional creatures, even the most heartless mother won't completely ignore her child...except for animals."
"What you need to do is just two words."
"Persist! Persist! And damn it, persist!"
Qian Renxue was stunned for a moment, then pouted: "But...I've persisted for so many years, and Mom is still the same as always..."
Jiang Nian shook his finger: "You don't understand."
"You have to do it with direction."
"For example, you say you always get scolded and cry when you go out, next time you just hold back your tears and look at her expressionlessly."
"Then make something your mom likes, and make a different one every day."
"Leave after delivering the gift, don't give her time to scold you, and eventually she'll be moved by your actions."
"Even if she scolds you, you have to pretend to be happy."
Jiang Nian looked at Qian Renxue's golden eyes and felt a little relieved.
Had he finally fooled her?
Qian Renxue, I've gone to such lengths to come up with this plan for you, you must remember my kindness!
Qian Renxue suddenly sat up straight, staring excitedly at his handsome face: "Jiang Nian, thank you!"
"From today onwards, I will persevere!"
"Whether I succeed or not, I'm definitely going to be your friend!"
Jiang Nian nodded, eating a large steamed bun with tears in his eyes.
He desperately wanted to improve.
"I'm not saying anything more! I'm going back to make a gift for Mom! To let her feel my sincere heart!"
"Hey."
Qian Renxue excitedly ran back, her smile almost overflowing.
Jiang Nian sighed inwardly. He wasn't even sure if his method was right.
But it should work, right.
Shouldn't it... Never mind.
Time to eat.
Saintess Palace.
"Where are you going?"
"Eating?"
"Eating takes so long?"
"I have a big appetite..."
Bibi Dong sneered, suddenly straightening up and grabbing Jiang Nian by the neck.
Then she took out a ruler and smacked his buttocks.
The screams lasted for two minutes.
It wasn't that she stopped hitting him, but that Jiang Nian was too weak.
"Get out of here. If you dawdle like this again, I'll spank you."
Bibi Dong waved her hand impatiently, shooing him out.
Jiang Nian, on the verge of tears, covered his buttocks and left, wondering if she was going to punish him after only one day?
What had he done wrong?!
Would he have to step into the bedroom with his left foot next time and suffer unwarranted abuse?
After closing the door, Jiang Nian snorted inwardly.
Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river.
Now you hit me, I can't do anything about it.
But if you hit me again in a decade or so... then don't blame him for turning the tables.
"Today's humiliation will be repaid tenfold in the future!"
Jiang Nian, supporting himself against the wall, shakily returned to his bedroom, intending to rest on the bed for a while.
Inside the boudoir.
Bibi Dong's ample bosom rose and fell slightly as she looked at the breakfast on the table and sighed.
Although she was annoyed that her disciple had given that girl advice, considering it was unintentional, she couldn't help but regret having gone too far.
"Hmph! Let's see what nonsense you're spouting, what should that child do..."
Bibi Dong ate a large fried dough stick, taking a big bite.
The violence in her eyes subsided slightly as she silently ate.
Behind the Douluo Palace, an equally magnificent hall stood.
This hall was the Hall of Offerings.
"Xiao Xue, why are you so happy today?"
"That woman, didn't she scold you?"
A handsome man with long golden hair, holding a little girl in his arms, asked in confusion.
Qian Renxue shook her head vigorously, like a rattle-drum: "I didn't see Mommy."
"Oh...I see."
A glint of light flashed in Qian Daoliu's eyes. He hadn't seen his precious granddaughter so happy in a long time.
What could it be?
"Grandpa, Xue'er is going to make a gift for Mommy, please put me down."
(End of Chapter)