Rebirth: My Dear Little Wife Is So Scheming

Chapter 1361: I Am Your Son

"Since everything's been said, big brother, you should stay with me and Mom from now on. Today, seeing you coming out with the wontons scared me. You looked so frightening, just like I did during that time when I was wandering the streets.

I guess it was even worse than my situation back then.

Mom is really nice. As long as we're obedient and do our own things, she's easy to get along with."

Li Hao was happy to see her brother, hoping he would stay with them since he had returned.

Even though Mom didn't say anything, Li Hao could still feel that Mom felt deeply for her brother.

"I left early on and don't know what happened to Dad and Mom afterward. Did Li Lu go with Dad?" This was something he had anticipated long ago, as Li Lu didn't like Mom and had treated her worse than anyone else.

Knowing his sister well, Li Lu would definitely not want to stay with Liu Hong.

"Second sister went with Dad; Dad said nothing and just took her away without even looking at me." Mentioning this made Li Hao feel a bit sad since she still saw him as her father.

Children can't understand the rights and wrongs between adults; in their hearts, their father is still their father and their mother is still present.

"I will talk to Mom about it. If I can stay, I'd certainly wish to stay with her. But before that, I'll need to go back and see Dad to straighten things out. After all, I was the one who left home secretly."

Li Xiang was no longer the real 14-year-old; he understood how to do what needed to be done.

Sometimes acting on impulse causes burden to others, which isn't right.

Hasn't he already tasted the consequences of his impulsiveness over the last half year?

From any angle, he should go back to see Li Shuanzhu.

That night, when Liu Hong returned, Li Xiang found her.

"Why have you made up your mind so quickly? Though I don't want to nag, you're now grown, and there are necessary things to say. Everyone must grow. After going through so much, you should understand that decisions aren't made casually, and once decided, you're responsible for them.

Any rash decision might change your life completely."

Liu Hong glanced at her son, noticing his face and ears were tinged with a blush, knowing he felt ashamed.

Li Xiang has had this trait since childhood; when wrong or uncomfortable, his ears and face would turn red.

"Mom, I'm sorry. I treated you poorly all those years, always trusting what Dad, Aunt, and Uncle said without hearing your side, nor considering your position on things.

It was my mistake."

He knew he owed Mom a solemn apology.

Liu Hong shook her head, her eyes wet but tears wouldn't flow, as she rarely cried now.

"Indeed, some things are true, like having someone else's child, which I can't hide since I erred. But this happened before I married your father.

I told him about this before we married, and he sincerely said that past issues shouldn't be brought up and that what mattered was our life together.

There's no point in discussing these rights and wrongs now.

Nonetheless, I indeed made a mistake in this matter.

But my mistake doesn't erase yours. No matter the mistakes I made as a mother, I was always without selfish intent in my affection toward you, always willing and without resentment.

It's often said that there are no wrong parents under the sun, yet you've read and learned enough to determine your perspective, but you never properly thought about this issue.

Anyone may blame or scold me, but not you.

This apology I accept because it's deserved. I'm conscience-clear toward you all."

Liu Hong finally let out her suppressed breath.

Li Xiang felt ashamed and lowered his head, for indeed parents are never wrong.

No matter any mistakes by Mom, they are unrelated to him; Mom has always been devoted to them.

Anyone can criticize or perceive Liu Hong as wrong, but not them.

Because their mother has never wronged them in any way.

"Alright, you've apologized, and I've accepted it. Since you've made up your mind, tell me what you wish to do?"

This was Liu Hong's deepest concern.

Li Xiang raised his head to look at Liu Hong. "Mom, I want to buy train tickets these days to go back and see Dad."

Liu Hong felt indescribable; perhaps a bit disappointed.

She thought her son, having suffered so much, would feel closer to her heart. But now it seemed he was still closer to their father.

Oh well, maybe this is fate.

"Alright, I'll buy the train tickets for you tomorrow."

Liu Hong tidied the hurt in her eyes.

Her tone was calm as if the person before wasn't her son.

Perhaps after one's heart dies for another, this is the tone and attitude.

Li Xiang of course sensed the difference, and from Liu Hong's attitude and expression, he recognized her hint of distance and unfamiliarity.

Quickly, he grabbed Liu Hong's hand.

"Mom, listen to me. Because I ran away from home this time, Dad must be worried. Besides, I want to be with you, so I must face him and let him know directly, as not to let Aunt or Uncle think you secretly took me away.

I don't want you to bear such accusations.

Mom, I've made up my mind; I want to return to school. Over this half year, I finally realize that I am nothing.

Not even being able to find a job.

You once told me studying has many advantages, it broadens one's horizon and opens ways to success.

Back then, I didn't agree, but now I see how lacking I am. I want to study hard and change my destiny, and hopefully live with you, making you proud.

I am your son. Please allow me to live with you."

Li Xiang's words brought tears to Liu Hong's eyes, and she squeezed his fingers forcefully.

These grown but still slightly tender hands bore the strength of a man.

This was surely her son.

Liu Hong nodded vigorously.

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