It was weekend the next day. Lu Meifeng recovered her mind . She then went back to spending her time with her children.
Since her son won two competitions at school. Lu Meifeng asked what Shao Boya wants as a gift. However, when Shao Boya heard this. He didn't ask for anything for himself, and instead wished to go out with the family. It doesn't matter wether they go to eco park or mall, as long as they bond with each other and spend the time to be happy, it's fine for him.
When the word going out was heard by a certain little girl. Shao Yu's head immediately popped out from behind the room's door upstairs.
" Did I just hear we're going out?~ "
Hearing Shao Yu's milky voice. Lu Meifeng laughed and nodded. " Alright, let's go out and feed the little Doves in the park. "
" Doves!!! " Shao Yu immediately stepped out of the room and excitedly climb down the stairs.
" We're going out?!! We're going out!!! Yey! "
Shao Yu bounced up and down in excitement and raised her arms as she runs around the living room. Shao Yu's excitement brought an indulgent smile upon Lu Meifeng's lips.
Shao Yu is so excited she immediately picked up her clothes to wash up and change. " We're going out~ we're going out~ "
Shao Yu's voice resounded throughout the entire house while singing in the bathroom.
" Ah Yu is so excited... " Lu Meifeng speechlessly muttered.
Shao Boya shook his head and said. " Shao Yu's life was all about school, home and starvation. She never had experience going out to park before. Let her be. "
Lu Meifeng waved her hand around and nonchalantly walked into her bedroom. " Alright, you're the one who knows it all. "
" Shao Boya, prepare yourself. We're going out."
Shao Boya nodded.
He went inside his room first to choose suitable clothes but when he checked his closet. He realized that he actually has no good clothes for going out. Most of his clothes are his uniforms in school, and the ones he's using on weekends were already worn out.
Basically, he has no casual clothes for going out.
Shao Yu and Lu Meifeng went back to the living room, ready to go out. But when they saw Shao Boya descending downstairs with such worn out clothes with dulled color. Lu Meifeng's face distorted in pain for her son's lack of material needs.
She has also realized how irresponsible she was for neglecting his son.
" Son, maybe we should go to the mall first before going to the park. " Lu Meifeng suggested and patted Shao Boya's collar.
Shao Boya was wearing a white t shirt that is now yellowish in color. It may have been ironed, but it clearly looks small when worn by him, now that he has grown slightly bigger from before.
Lu Meifeng could no longer remember when she had brought this t shirt before, and it makes her feel so sad for her eldest son.
" Don't worry son, mom's gonna buy you new clothes. " Lu Meifeng comforted Shao Boya and ruffled his hair.
Shao Yu beside her also nodded. " Don't worry too brother, I'm going to choose the best looking clothes for you. "
Hearing her silly remarks, Shao Boya chuckled and shook his head. " Fool, good looking clothes are expensive. "
Lu Meifeng flicked Shao Boya's forehead. " Silly, there is nothing expensive when it comes to you. You deserve to be gifted. You won two gold medals, I am a cruel mom, if I don't even buy you new clothes. "
Shao Boya doesn't have any choice but to sigh in helplessness. Well, his mom is willing to spend her saved money for him, just let her be, it's her money.
As for him, he's not going to forget to buy Shake Yu a laced, lolita, gothic, princess dress, shoes and hats.
Of course, he could only afford only one set, since he only have a limited budget for that.
The family of three exited their house and made sure to lock the door and windows before editing the village to drive towards the city.
While they were walking. Yi Meilin, on the second floor of the house located not too far away from Shao Boya's house, watched them as the trio held hands together.
The three of them are all good looking people, although they wear inexpensive clothes, their beauty still stand out. Passerbys who took glances at them would feel awe at how amazing their genes are.
Putting down the glass of wine in his hand. Yi Meilin beckoned to his steward. " Call the driver, I'll follow after my children. "
The steward glanced at the silhouettes of the trio before he quickly descended the stairs to call out the family driver.
Not long after that, a low profile car drove out of the mansion's gate and followed after the family who had just entered into the taxi.
Yi Meilin followed them into the mall and watched from behind as they ascended through the escalator.
" Ah Feng!! " Yi Meilin shouted and held the woman's hands.
Lu Meifeng was surprised to see Yi Meilin in the mall. She subconsciously wanted to flick his hand away only to be engulfed within his arms.
Lu Meifeng couldn't move recklessly as they were still standing over the escalator. Lu Meifeng felt shy when everyone's attention was drawn to their direction. Shao Boya turned his head to the back and saw a man hugging his mom.
" Uncle Yi " he spoke out loud.
Because of his voice, Yi Meilin let go of Lu Meifeng and looked at Shao Boya.
Shao Yu also turned her head curiously and also greeted him. " Uncle! "
When Yi Meilin's kids addressed him as uncle, his heart felt hurt and wronged. He is their father yet he was addressed in such an unfamiliar tone. Well, he has no rights to feel wronged. He was absent when they were born.
He badly wanted to call them his children, but Lu Meifeng might probably not want him to do so.
" Why are you guys here? "Yi Meilin asked, wondering why did they go to the mall all of a sudden.
Yi Meilin's hands subconsciously wrapped around Lu Meifeng's waist and brought her closer to his arms as he spoke.
The woman on the other hand felt conflicted and awkward but deeply inside, she felt shy. It has been a long time since she had been this intimate with Yi Meilin.
Shao Boya still had grudges against his father, but Shao Yu did not. Shao Yu doesn't have animosities against Yi Meilin so she chatted freely with him.
" Brother won 2 gold medals and thus we decided to celebrate it. Mom also planned on buying new clothes for Big Brother. "
When Shao Yu mentioned about Shao Boya's clothes. Yi Meilin's eyes landed on the curly haired, cure guy beside Shao Yu and immediately noticed how poor his clothes are.
Even the eavesdroppers who were curious about these group of good looking people also secretly took a glance on the cute boy.
Indeed, This cute boy has to be given new clothes.
What is it again?
2 gold medals? That is something to be proud of already. He deserves better!!
Thought the outsiders who know nothing but still felt good impression for the cute guy.
Just like Lu Meifeng, Yi Meilin also realized that he had never done something beneficial for his children. Yi Meilin subconsciously tightened his hold on Lu Meifeng's body.
What kind of father is he?
He has millions of money on his hands yet he couldn't even provide his children with proper clothings?
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Shao Yu and Shao Boya hopped over the end of the escalator and waited for Lu Meifeng and Yi Meilin.
Yi Meilin continued. " Since Ah Feng wanted to buy Bo'er new clothes. Let me also buy clothes for Bo'er too. "
When Shao Boya heard Yi Meilin's words. He immediately turned his head in his direction and refused coldly. " You don't have to. I can afford my own clothes. "
Shao Yu ignored her brother's refusal and immediately left Shao Boya's side to act cute in front of Yi Meilin.
" Uncle Yi, buy Brother some toys too! I haven't seen Brother play with toys before. "
Shao Boya's eyes froze when he heard what Shao Yu said.
Lu Meifeng who was silent in Yi Meilin's arms trembled in pain when she heard this.
That's right... Her son has never been interested in toys.
No, to be precisely... He never had the chance to play before. Even the toys that he got from his classmates would always end up in Shao Yu's hands.
He never thought for himself and always prioritized his younger sister first before himself.
" Shao Yu " Shao Boya wanted to stop Shao Yu from coming too close from Yi Meilin but Shao Yu didn't listen to him.
" Also, can you buy him a new bag? Brother also loves reading books, let's buy books too. "
Yi Meilin was happy that Shao Yu opened up to him. He immediately let go of Lu Meifeng and carried Shao Yu up with a bright smile." Ok, let's do that. "
" Yi... " Lu Meifeng hesitated and wanted to refuse, but seeing Shao Yu's enthusiastic face, Lu Meifeng couldn't bear to douse cold water over Shao Yu's head.
Both simple minded (really?) people felt helpless and watched as Shao Yu got along with his dad.
As for the rumor that Shao Yu wasn't Yi Meilin's child?
Lu Meifeng has never slept with another man other than Yi Meilin, so it was impossible for her to conceive a child that is not Yi Meilin's.
Anyone could see the scary resemblance Shao Yu has with Yi Meilin and Yi Meilin noticed it too. It is just unfortunate that Lu Meifeng was too timid to show his family the truth.
And Lu Meifeng couldn't prove herself since Shao Yu was still developing as a fetus at that time and is still premature and not suitable to be tested( paternity test).
In the end, her timidity led her to run away from troubles.
Yi Meilin led Lu Meifeng and Shao Boya inside and scanned the store to see some good clothes for the two kids.
" Yu'er, choose the dress you want. U... Uncle Yi will buy it for you. "
Shao Yu's eyes immediately sparkled and nodded her head vigorously. She then roamed her eyes around and pointed to a simple white dress with long sleeves hanging beside the mannequin.
Lu Meifeng at the side, checked the price of the clothes in the store and almost bounced up when she saw the number of zeros printed on the price tag. Shao Boya beside her also narrowed his eyes in contemplation and thought of bringing out all his savings to pay for it.
But when Yi Meilin chose another set of clothes for Shao Yu and even let Shao Yu to decide wether the clothes he picked up again suited Shao Boya, Shao Boya could no longer afford all of it.
Seeing as Shao Yu wanted to run around to choose clothes closer. Yi Meilin decided to put Shao Yu down and let her free.
Lu Meifeng immediately walked to his side and pulled at the hem of Yi Meilin's shirt. " Yi Meilin "
It is clear on her face that she doesn't want to owe Yi Meilin.
Yi Meilin faced Lu Meifeng and sighed. " Let me act the role as their father this time, Ah Feng. I've been absent for an entire 5 years, and didn't contribute any child support for them."
" Ah Feng... For the sake of our children. Don't stop me from doing this. You don't owe me, I OWE these to all of you. "
Lu Meifeng couldn't speak as Yi Meilin is right. She just doesn't want to have anything to do with Yi Meilin
" And also.. "
Yi Meilin stared carefully at Lu Meifeng and gently held her hand. " I'm so sorry... "
" I-i know you couldn't forgive me right now. "
" But.. it is still fine if I take my responsibilities as their father, right? Am I too late? "