Chapter 125

“Uncle—”

Chen Xiaobao ran into Beiming Qianye’s room with a PIT-PAT of footsteps.

Shen Zhongchen stood to the side and chuckled. “Young Master, are you still calling him Uncle? It’s time to change how you address him.”

Beiming Qianye smiled and stopped him. “Secretary Shen, there’s no rush. He’s still young, so let’s give him some time to slowly accept me.” With that, Beiming Qianye squatted down and patiently asked, “Xiao Bao, what did you want to see Uncle for?”

Chen Xiaobao stood on his tiptoes, leaned into Beiming Qianye’s ear, and whispered a few words.

Beiming Qianye smiled. “So that’s what it is. Don’t worry, as long as I’m here, I’ll make sure your mother wears and uses only the very best.”

It turned out that Chen Xiaobao had whispered how frugal Chen Momo was, noting that she didn’t even have any new clothes to wear.

Beiming Qianye turned and instructed Shen Zhongchen, “Secretary Shen, go get some clothes custom-made for Momo according to her measurements.”

Shen Zhongchen nodded. “Yes, Chief.”

The very next day, an exclusive, private walk-in closet was added to Chen Momo’s room. The closet was as large as a full-sized bedroom. Inside, it was filled with a wide variety of jewelry, accessories, and designer bags of all styles. Every item was incredibly expensive.

Chen Momo had never used such a luxurious closet before, and she was completely shocked by the sight. But Xu Xiaoka was even more astounded. The sheltered Xu Xiaoka looked like she wanted to roll around on the floor of the closet.

“Oh my god, how much did this closet cost?!” she couldn’t help but marvel. “Sister Momo, the Chief is really willing to spend on you! Do you know how many women dream of having a closet like this?”

She thought about how much endless envy it would attract if she took pictures of such a glamorous wardrobe. Good heavens!

However, Chen Momo’s heart ached for the money spent. A closet like this must have cost a fortune! She didn’t need to use such fine things!

Unable to hold back, she complained to Beiming Qianye, “Qian Ye, these things you bought are too expensive, and I won’t use them. Besides, if I ever need anything, I can just buy it myself.”

But Beiming Qianye just smiled faintly. “This is only the standard for you. I’ll be taking you to many important events in the future, and all the wives there will be dressed to the nines. I don’t want you to be outdone by them.”

“But I can’t possibly use all of this!” Chen Momo said. She figured she couldn’t wear so many things in a single lifetime.

Standing nearby, Shen Zhongchen smiled and said, “Madam, this is just a drop in the bucket for the Chief. Besides, the Chief wants you to have whatever the other wives have. You should just accept it.”

Helpless, Chen Momo had no choice but to accept the fact that she now possessed a massive, private walk-in closet.

After Chen Momo left, Shen Zhongchen said with a smile, “Madam is used to living a frugal life. She’s finding it a bit hard to accept that you suddenly bought her so many clothes and pieces of jewelry.”

Beiming Qianye couldn’t help but feel a pang of heartache. He had long heard that Yang Shunsheng was a stingy man. Momo must have suffered a lot while she was with him. From now on, he needed to treat her even better.

“Secretary Shen, how do you think I’m doing right now?” Beiming Qianye asked.

Shen Zhongchen smiled. “You’re doing much better. Ever since Madam and the Young Master came to your side, it’s as if you’ve become a completely different person.”

Beiming Qianye could also clearly feel that he had changed. When he slept at night, he actually experienced a rare, unprecedented sense of happiness. It no longer felt like he was lying in a freezing ice cave. He was finally able to get a peaceful night’s sleep, and he slept for longer periods, too.

Although Momo still didn’t want to share a room with him—she was staying in the room next door—Beiming Qianye could feel happiness overflowing, even with a wall separating them.

Chen Xiaobao was a different story. Every night, without fail, the boy would cling to him. Xiao Bao would always grab his favorite storybooks, run into Beiming Qianye’s room, and pester him.

“Uncle Qianye, can you read this story to me?” Chen Xiaobao asked.

Beiming Qianye smiled dotingly. “Alright, Uncle will read you this story!”

The next day, Chen Xiaobao would bring another book and pester Beiming Qianye to read him a different story. And so, the two of them ended up sharing a bed every night, and their bond grew significantly stronger.

Chen Momo even noticed that her son was clinging to Beiming Qianye much more lately, to the point of slightly neglecting his own biological mother. She couldn’t help but sigh and think about how a boy truly grew up to have a mind of his own!

To spend more time with Chen Xiaobao, Beiming Qianye specifically had someone buy a soccer ball. Bright and early every morning, the father-and-son duo would kick the ball around in the courtyard.

“Xiao Bao, we have to kick softly,” Beiming Qianye would always say. “Let’s not wake up your mother.”

Beiming Qianye always wanted Chen Momo to get a good night’s sleep. He knew that she had suffered a great deal raising a child alone all these years. But she wouldn’t have to anymore! With him around, he would absolutely never let her suffer again! From now on, he would be her umbrella, sheltering her from the wind and rain!

One day, Xu Xiaoka couldn’t help but say to Chen Xiaobao, “Xiao Bao, you’ve been sticking to Mr. Qian Ye so much lately. You don’t even play with your sister or Mommy anymore. Mommy is going to be angry.”

Chen Xiaobao stood on his tiptoes, leaned close to Xu Xiaoka’s ear, and whispered, “Sister Xiao Ka, don’t worry! Xiao Bao still loves Mommy the most!”

“If you love your mommy the most, then why do you stick to Mr. Qian Ye every day?” Xu Xiaoka asked in surprise.

Chen Xiaobao gave a mischievous smile and lowered his voice. “Because Xiao Bao is testing Uncle Qianye! Only if he passes Xiao Bao’s test will Xiao Bao allow him to be with Mommy!”

Hearing this, Xu Xiaoka burst into laughter. This clever little imp was truly wise beyond his years. So, the reason he clung to Beiming Qianye every day, making the man read him stories and sleeping in his bed, was to conduct a comprehensive evaluation on Sister Momo’s behalf! What a responsible little matchmaker!

Stifling her laughter, Xu Xiaoka whispered, “So, what do you think of Mr. Qian Ye so far?”

“So far, Uncle Qianye is very patient,” Chen Xiaobao giggled. “He’s very good to Xiao Bao and Mommy.”

Up to this point, Xiao Bao was quite satisfied with Beiming Qianye. Despite the man’s intimidating aura, he possessed incredible patience. No matter how much Xiao Bao pestered him or how late he made him read stories, Beiming Qianye never got angry and remained perfectly patient. This left Chen Xiaobao highly pleased.

Chen Xiaobao tilted his head and said with a serious expression, “Sister Xiao Ka, an outstanding woman like Mommy must be matched with an even more outstanding man!”

The person Chen Xiaobao admired the most was his mommy. Outstanding people like her were few and far between!