Chapter 851: 853, I Want to Be a Noble Person (First Update)

Bao Bao continued to be vigilant, "Uncle, don’t think you can deceive people just because you are handsome! Who in the Three Realms doesn’t know that my mom’s name is Jin? Are you planning to kidnap Bei Bei and me because we’re cute and sell us off to some remote valley?"

Even in such a situation, Bao Bao didn’t forget his own cuteness.

The other children all hid behind a big tree, watching everything here, too scared to make a sound.

The oldest of them was only five years old, and it was impressive enough that they didn’t cry in such a situation, let alone think of going home to find an adult.

Bao Bao’s behavior amused the man. He wanted to pat Bao Bao’s head, but Bao Bao dodged away.

The man continued, "Bao Bao, don’t be scared, I’m really not a bad person. Do you want some candy? Uncle brought you some." The man pulled out a handful of colorful candies from his pocket, the wrappers shimmering dazzlingly in the sunlight, looking very attractive.

Bao Bao seemed to have already smelled the sweet scent of the candy, unable to help but salivate, yet he still didn’t reach out to take any.

A true man, how could he bow over just a few pieces of candy?

If it were a whole bag of candies, then he’d trouble himself to consider it.

Bei Bei looked at the handsome uncle in front of her, stepped forward a few steps, and was about to reach out for the candy, but was stopped by Bao Bao, "Bei Bei, don’t take it. Have you forgotten the story of Snow White? You’re not Snow White, nor will you meet a Prince. What will you do if you never wake up after eating the candy?"

"Uncle is not a bad person!" Bei Bei gave Bao Bao a backward glance, "Brother, don’t worry, I won’t get hurt." Despite her young age, Bei Bei was quite astute; she had a feeling that this uncle definitely wasn’t a bad person.

Moreover, there was something very strange about this handsome uncle; it was as if, she had seen him somewhere before.

Hearing this, the corners of the man’s mouth curled into a warm smile as he handed a peeled candy to Bei Bei.

Bei Bei took the candy and sweetly spoke, "Uncle, have we met before?"

The man smiled lightly, then shook his head, "No, this is our first meeting."

Seeing his sister act this way, Bao Bao also let down his guard and went up to the man, shyly saying, "Uncle, I want some candy too."

"You little one," the man reached out and touched Bao Bao’s head, "didn’t you just say I was a bad person?"

Bao Bao, a bit embarrassed, chuckled, "Dada says it’s necessary to be cautious of others—Uncle, it’s no crime to be unaware."

The man also handed a piece of candy to Bao Bao, "You’re so young, yet you know quite a bit of life’s wisdom."

Bao Bao grinned, "Dada says ugly people should read more. Even though I am so cute, I can’t slack off. With the male-to-female ratio being so skewed, if I’m uneducated, I won’t be able to find a wife in the future."

Lately, Mo Zhixuan had been using this to motivate Bao Bao.

As a result, Bao Bao, still so young, was already worried about finding a wife.

The man was somewhat speechless, "What on earth is your dad teaching you all day long?"

Quickly peeling a candy into his mouth, Bao Bao then stretched his little hand towards the man again, "Uncle, could you give me another one, please?"

The man took out another piece of candy and handed it to Bao Bao.

Bao Bao politely thanked him.

Seeing this, the rest of the kids also gathered around, and the man distributed candy to each child.

After handing out the candies, the man played a game of "eagle catches chicks" with the children.

Laughter filled the air under the big banyan tree.

As the game came to an end, Bao Bao and Bei Bei reluctantly clung to the man’s hand, "Uncle, will you come again tomorrow?"

But in just about an hour’s time, Bao Bao and Bei Bei had already established a deep friendship with the man.

The minds of children are simple; whoever is kind to them, they will be kind to.

The man smiled faintly, "I’m not sure about this question, maybe I will come, maybe not. Bao Bao and Bei Bei, uncle wants to teach you a profound truth today, ’Good things must come to an end.’"

Bao Bao and Bei Bei nodded with a half-understanding.

Bao Bao and Bei Bei, along with the other children, watched the man walk away for a long time before they shifted their gazes.

It was now lunchtime, and the kids said goodbye to each other before each went their own way, back to their own homes and their own mothers.

"Why aren’t you going yet?" Bao Bao turned to look at Lin Yuze beside him.

Lin Yuze’s smile showed two small dimples, "Bao Bao, I wanted to walk Bei Bei home."

Bao Bao placed his hands behind his back. "Lin Yuze, how many times have I told you? You should call me Brother Bao." Girls were allowed to call him Brother Bao, but boys could only call him Bao.

As Lin Yuze scratched his head, "But you’re a year younger than me."

Bao Bao pouted, "Hmmph," dissatisfied, and took hold of Bei Bei’s little hand, "Bei Bei, let’s go."

"Yuze, let’s go together," Bei Bei took Lin Yuze’s hand.

Lin Yuze just smiled gently.

The other little ones followed behind them.

After escorting Bei Bei to the gate of the imperial palace, Lin Yuze stopped, "Sister Bei Bei, you go in first. I have to go home, too. Brother Bao, Xiangru, Yimo, Nian’en, Yangyang, Yueyue, Star, goodbye."

Lin Yuze said goodbye to everyone very politely.

The other children also bid farewell to Lin Yuze very politely.

But as he turned around, Lin Yuze was left all alone.

As Lin Yuze walked towards his home and turned a corner, there stood a woman dressed extravagantly.

"Yuze." The woman looked at Lin Yuze with a smile in her eyes.

Lin Yuze also happily ran over, "Mom."

The extravagantly dressed woman was indeed Lin Yuze’s birth mother, Qian Jiafeng.

Qian Jiafeng took her son’s hand and asked with a smile, "Yuze, who did you play with today?"

"With Bao Bao and Bei Bei, and their new friend," Lin Yuze honestly replied.

Qian Jiafeng continued to probe, "And who were they? Did Bei Bei introduce them to you?"

Lin Yuze nodded, "Yes, they were Bei Bei’s young aunt and uncle, and a girl named Nian’en whom I’ve never met before."

"Little aunty, little uncle?" Qian Jiafeng frowned slightly. "Bei Bei’s little aunty and uncle also play with you?"

"Yeah." Lin Yuze nodded. "Bei Bei’s little aunty and uncle are the same age as me, also five years old this year."

Five-year-old little aunty and uncle?

That made Qian Jiafeng somewhat puzzled. Whose children could have such relations? To have Mo Zhixuan and Chu Jin’s children address them as little aunty and uncle?

"What are their names?" Qian Jiafeng continued to ask.

Lin Yuze answered, "Their names are Mo Xiangru and Mo Yimo."

Qian Jiafeng’s eyes narrowed slightly, a possible answer forming in her mind. She smiled and said, "Yuze, when you’re playing with them, remember you must not offend them. You need to become friends with them, especially Bei Bei. Today when you were playing games, did you yield to Bei Bei?"

"I did." Lin Yuze nodded, then said, "Mom, I don’t like Bao Bao. Every time I yield to Bei Bei, he comes out and interferes, insisting Bei Bei accepts defeat if she lost the bet. Also, even though I’m the oldest, the other kids always want to listen to Bao Bao. Whatever game Bao Bao suggests, that’s what we play. Mom, why do I have to yield to Bao Bao and Bei Bei? I don’t like playing with Bao Bao at all. If Bao Bao wasn’t there, then the other kids would definitely listen to me. And what’s more, Bao Bao is younger than me, yet he insists I call him Brother Bao! The other kids all call him Brother Bao, but I don’t want to! Why are the other kids willing to listen to Bao Bao? Just because Bao Bao’s dad is Nine Ye?"

Lin Yuze was a child whose mental maturity came rather early, and he had developed his little clever thoughts much earlier compared to his peers.

Only, it wasn’t apparent when he was simply playing.

Qian Jiafeng stroked Lin Yuze’s head, "Yuze, have you forgotten what mom has told you? Although Bao Bao and Bei Bei play with you every day, you are not a child of their world. Just like the fairy tales say, Bao Bao and Bei Bei are the prince and princess, and you’re just an ordinary commoner. This is why you must be accommodating towards Bao Bao and Bei Bei and not offend them or their good friends."

"Why am I the commoner?" Lin Yuze looked up at Qian Jiafeng.

"Because your father isn’t Nine Ye." Qian Jiafeng caressed Lin Yuze’s head. "Blame it on being born into the wrong circumstances. Some people are born noble, like Bao Bao and Bei Bei. Others are born ordinary, destined to serve the noble ones, like you. Yuze, tell me, do you want to be an ordinary person, or a noble one?"

Lin Yuze’s gaze was serious as he looked at Qian Jiafeng, revealing a steadiness beyond his years. He said firmly, "I want to become a noble person. I want those ordinary people to serve me."

Although Lin Yuze was young, he already understood the significance of the words ’servant’ and ’slave’.

"Good son." Qian Jiafeng caressed Lin Yuze’s head satisfied. She smiled and said, "I’m truly very happy that you have this determination. Remember what mom said: if you want to become a noble person, on equal footing with Bao Bao and Bei Bei, then you need to get along well with them. You are a boy, and Bei Bei is a girl. As long as you can win Bei Bei’s heart, in the future, you’ll be favored by Nine Ye and his wife. From then on, you’ll be a dragon among men, bringing limitless glory to the Lin family."

Bei Bei and Lin Yuze could be considered childhood sweethearts; such feelings needed nurturing from a young age.

Qian Jiafeng’s calculations were very astute.

As long as Lin Yuze could charm Bei Bei, a bright future would be awaiting him.

Lin Yuze’s brow furrowed slightly. "Mom, why do I have to gain Bei Bei’s favor specifically to become a noble? I don’t want to gain Bei Bei’s favor. The other kids don’t need to ingratiate themselves with Bei Bei, so why do you want me to do it?" Lin Yuze was still too young to understand such complex reasoning.

Qian Jiafeng squatted down, steadying Lin Yuze’s shoulders. "Because Bei Bei’s father is Nine Ye. Not only do you have to ingratiate yourself with Bei Bei, but you must also make Bei Bei fall for you. In the future, Bei Bei is expected to marry you. Only by marrying Bei Bei can you join the ranks of the most eminent people. Aside from Nine Ye and his wife, there is no one more noble in the three realms! That’s why you must marry Bei Bei, only then you can bring the greatest honor to the Lin family and illuminate our family’s name."

"But I don’t like Bei Bei! Bei Bei is just average, not even capable of learning the most basic special ability! She doesn’t deserve to be my wife!" Bei Bei was known throughout the Superpower World as a child with only average talent. Lin Yuze could befriend Bei Bei, but marrying her when he grew up was out of the question.

In the Superpower World, even three-year-old children know that ordinary people with no special talent don’t deserve to stand alongside them.

"You silly child! Could Bei Bei possibly be an ordinary person? Her father is Nine Ye!" Qian Jiafeng poked Lin Yuze’s head. "So many people want to climb up to Bao Bao and Bei Bei’s level but can’t reach them! And here you are, with the opportunity delivered right to your doorstep, yet you’re still picking and choosing! Tell me, by what right do you despise Bei Bei? Is your father the exalted Nine Ye? Is your mother a reincarnated ancient empress?"

Lin Yuze pursed his lips and stayed silent. At his tender age, he had already been filled with too many such thoughts.

"Lin Yuze, are you listening to me?" Qian Jiafeng twisted Lin Yuze’s ear.

"I heard you." Lin Yuze’s eyes reddened with pain.

Qian Jiafeng sighed and embraced Lin Yuze, her tone filled with sorrow. "Yuze, mommy also doesn’t wish it were so. But, you have seen the situation of our family. Your father doesn’t like you, your grandparents don’t like you; in the vast Lin family, only we two are left to rely on each other. So, my son, you must strive hard and must never lose to those children born to that contemptible person! You are the Lin family’s legitimate eldest grandson of the main branch! We must show them that you are the only one who can bring glory to the Lin family’s name!"

Qian Jiafeng’s words carried so much important information, expressing helplessness and sorrow.

Lin Yuze clenched his fists tightly and nodded, "Mom, I understand." The Lin family hadn’t left Lin Yuze with any pleasant memories, which was why he had matured prematurely.

"Good son." Qian Jiafeng held Lin Yuze’s face in her hands, tears streaming down her cheeks as she touched foreheads with him.

Qian Jiafeng’s face was soaked with tears, but Lin Yuze didn’t shed a single one. He pulled a tissue from his pocket and wiped the tears from Qian Jiafeng’s face, "Mom, don’t cry. You can rest assured, I won’t let you down in the future."

"My good son." Qian Jiafeng smiled contentedly, "Yuze, from now on, you need to study your special ability and cultivate your cultivation technique well. Only by doing this can you be worthy of Bei Bei in the future and make her notice you. Yuze, from now on, I’m counting on you."

"Mhm." Lin Yuze nodded firmly.

If marrying Bei Bei would earn him respect from his grandparents and father, he was willing to do it.

Mother and son composed themselves and continued walking until they finally disappeared into the villa area ahead.

Imperial Palace.

Everyone was gathered for a barbecue, the atmosphere was lively and festive.

"Daddy, I want to eat a chicken leg," Bao Bao had been eyeing the grilled chicken legs, having already eaten no fewer than ten, and it was hard to imagine how his small stomach could fit them all.

Chu Jin picked up a skewer of grilled vegetables and placed it in Bao Bao’s bowl. "Little friend, you should eat more vegetables, they are good for your eyes."

Bao Bao pouted, dissatisfied, and looked towards Bei Bei.

Bei Bei was in Mo Zhixuan’s arms, "Daddy, I want to eat prawns."

Mo Zhixuan said tenderly, "Okay, Daddy will peel them for you."

"Daddy, I want to eat scallops."

"Okay, Daddy will get them for you."

"Daddy, I want to eat a chicken leg."

"Okay, Daddy will get it for you, be careful, it’s hot."

The more Bao Bao watched, the sadder he felt. Could it really be that he was a burden Mom and Dad had taken on?

His sister was the treasure in Daddy’s palm, and he was just the grass.

Bao Bao bowed his head and silently ate the skewer of "grass" from his plate.

In Bao Bao’s eyes, all green things were "grass"; he only loved meat.

The day ended quickly.

In the evening, Mo Zhixuan began telling stories to Bao Bao and Bei Bei.

After listening to Mo Zhixuan’s story, Bao Bao had an epiphany and said with a smile, "Daddy, I understand your good intentions now. You can rest assured, as the eldest son of the Mo family and Bei Bei’s brother, I definitely won’t let you and Mom down." After speaking, Bao Bao even bowed respectfully to Chu Jin and Mo Zhixuan.

Seeing Bao Bao like this, Chu Jin couldn’t help but chuckle and reached out to pat Bao Bao’s little head, "Yeah, my son is truly great."

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