Chapter 288: Chapter 288

For most people, Mommy is the closest person who has been by their side day and night since birth.

And because she’s the closest, it’s easy to overlook or even forget her. Many children make noise at home and cause trouble outside without thinking about how anxious and heartbroken their mom must be.

But for Baobao, this person, Mommy, is someone he has longed for and dreamed of having.

Now, this person not only appears in front of him but loves him even more than Daddy does, so naturally, he places Mommy on the highest pedestal.

No one is allowed to disrespect or trespass.

Because he has always longed for her, once he truly has her, he cherishes her even more. With Le Tong, up to now, he still protects and treasures her with an anxious mindset.

He might not know how to express it accurately at his young age, but he really fears that when he wakes up, this gentle and loving Mommy will suddenly disappear.

"Are you this conceited and narcissistic? Every kid thinks their Mommy is the most beautiful!" Le Tong playfully pinched the little guy’s gradually getting chubbier small cheeks.

"Baobao is speaking the truth, Mommy is way more beautiful than those stars."

Ji Baobao scooped a spoonful of soup to his lips, while his bright eyes kept following Le Tong around.

"Mommy, don’t you really have a boyfriend?"

Suddenly being seriously asked by her five-year-old son, Le Tong looked a bit confused, "No! What’s up?"

"Nothing! This melon snack tastes nice, Mommy, you should try some too."

Ji Baobao’s pretending skills match Le Tong’s perfectly.

Even though Le Tong knew he was pretending, she didn’t understand why.

Moreover, this question easily leads back to Ji Rui, and thinking about that man gives Le Tong a headache, so she didn’t dig further, going along with her son’s suggestion, she tried a piece of melon snack.

"Hmm, it’s indeed good, Baobao likes it? In a few days, mommy will make some for you to eat."

Le Tong has a knack for cooking, generally speaking, whatever she eats outside that’s delicious, she can figure it out a bit and whip it up at home to about 80-90% similar.

"Okay, and this one, and this one..."

Ji Rui is incredibly anxious about his son, so all the dishes and snacks he sent over are mild savory dishes suitable for Baobao.

Le Tong secretly remembered, planning to let the bodyguards come in to keep him company while she went out to get some ingredients once Baobao took his nap.

Of course, she actually preferred to take Baobao out and about, this child was so well protected by the Ji family or rather Ji Rui in the first five years that he’s nearly unaware of how common folks live.

But the idea of letting Baobao see the hardships of the world is impossible for now because Baobao cannot stay in place with too many random people yet.

After lunch, under Le Tong’s supervision, Baobao took his medicine and obediently climbed into bed for a nap, then Le Tong called in the bodyguards who had been waiting outside to help look after Baobao.

"Miss Le, where are you going, let me drive you."

Having been used to the life of the poor, Le Tong usually took route 11, relying on walking to go out and buy things, so she instinctively refused.

"Brother Hui, no need, it’s only about a ten-minute walk."

"But if Young Master wakes up and can’t find you, he might cry and stir up trouble that we cannot handle. Besides, Mr. Ji also instructed us to be here to see if you or Young Master have any orders, if you go to the supermarket yourself today, we’ll surely get scolded."

This said, Le Tong couldn’t refuse any longer, so she started mulling over what to buy and hurried to the supermarket, swiftly and decisively buying a bunch of stuff according to the list in her mind before rushing back home.

Back home, the little gentleman that looked like carved jade was still hugging a silly little bear, sleeping sweetly with his pouty mouth.

Le Tong let out a sigh of relief, putting the ingredients in the kitchen, continued organizing the luggage brought back from the hospital.

Opening Baobao’s special suitcase, Le Tong hesitated for a moment, only taking out two sets of leisurewear to put in the wardrobe.

Baobao said he wanted to stay here, Le Tong’s thoughts were pretty much the same as Ji Rui’s, both thinking he was acting on a whim to stay for a day or two, since he wouldn’t be staying long, there was no need to move the luggage back and forth.

This was Baobao’s first afternoon nap after nearly two months in the hospital, he was sleeping very deeply, only waking slowly when it was past five o’clock in the evening.

Having gotten used to seeing Le Tong as soon as he opened his eyes in the hospital, the little guy looked around, couldn’t find Le Tong, so he closed his eyes again and loudly shouted.

Le Tong, wearing an apron, hurried out from the kitchen, "Mommy is here, sit for a bit, get your bearings, then wash your face. We’ll be able to have dinner in half an hour."

Baobao rubbed his eyes with his little hands, foggily nodded "Hmm."

Seeing he didn’t cry or fuss, Le Tong didn’t worry about him, after all, there was stuff cooking on the stove in the kitchen which could easily get burnt if unattended.

Le Tong thought Baobao would probably go to his designated sofa to play games or something after washing his face.

Who knew that right after washing his face the little guy trotted into the kitchen in his bear slippers?

"Hey, Baobao you need to go out, there’s an oily smell in the kitchen."

The doctor had said that Baobao needed good care, although the chores in the kitchen weren’t heavy work, Le Tong still carefully bent over to carry her precious son out.

"Mommy, Baobao can help!"

Ji Baobao looked innocent, forced to sit on the sofa blinking his eyes.

"Wait until Baobao is completely recovered to help Mommy, okay?"

Le Tong, feeling for her son, leaned over and kissed him on the cheek. Discover more novels at novel※fire.net

"Okay..." Ji Baobao helplessly snuggled into the sofa.

Le Tong ran back to the kitchen, moments later, the sound of furniture moving could be heard outside, before she had a chance to go out and check what exactly was happening, Baobao had already pushed the sofa over to the kitchen door.

"Mommy, shall Baobao sing for you?"

Without waiting for Le Tong to answer, the little guy had already started singing, Baobao’s voice was crisp and precise in tone, even with the roaring sound of the extractor fan, Le Tong was thoroughly enchanted.

A little past six, Le Tong finally served up a full table of dishes, Baobao obediently placed the bowls and chopsticks onto the coffee table.

Just as the mother and son were about to raise their bowls, the doorbell rang.

Le Tong ran over, looking through the peephole, was a bit surprised but still opened the door.

"Mr. Ji, why are you here?"

The man’s gaze went straight past Le Tong to look at Baobao in the living room.

"Didn’t they say the elder follows the young? With Baobao here, I naturally have to come here too!"