Just Discharged From the Military and Got Tied Down by A Cold Beauty
Chapter 113: From Now On, No One Will Dare to Bully My Great-Nephew

Chapter 113: Chapter 113: From Now On, No One Will Dare to Bully My Great-Nephew

As soon as she returned to the kitchen, Liu Mingshu couldn’t hold back her emotions any longer.

With her hands bracing against the stove, tears began to drop heavily and unstoppably.

But she couldn’t cry out loud, as the kitchen was not far from the front yard, and Lu Xiao would hear her.

It took a full five minutes before Liu Mingshu’s tears gradually stopped.

However, because her emotions were so intense, she felt somewhat unsteady on her feet and had to slowly squat down to the ground along the stove.

"Xiao Xin, do you see this, your son... he’s still alive."

Liu Mingshu whispered softly, a smile slowly emerging on her tear-streaked face.

Although she bore the surname Liu, that was because the Goo Clan had the tradition of adopting a second surname; she was Situ Xin’s own elder sister.

The Goo Clan was ruthless, but she and Xiao Xin were exceptions.

The two weren’t far apart in age and had been close since childhood.

For nearly thirty years, they never had a single argument.

That’s why, after Situ Xin and Lu Zheng were driven to their deaths, she fought against her clan and decisively broke away from the Goo Family.

After coming to Shengjing, she began searching for the child Xiao Xin had been carrying.

She didn’t even know if the child was alive or dead, wandering aimlessly in her search.

Over twenty years, she found nothing, not even a useful piece of information.

But unexpectedly, just a moment ago, she found him!

Liu Mingshu never thought that the child she had been searching for over twenty years would turn out to be Lu Xiao.

"I should have realized earlier, should have known!" Liu Mingshu murmured again.

She had decided to stay because Lu Xiao said he preferred to be alone and peaceful, and also because something in Lu Xiao’s eyes reminded her of Situ Xin.

"No, I can’t let Lu Xiao find the Goo Clan." After a few seconds, Liu Mingshu stood up fiercely.

Lu Xiao clearly knew about his background; he was searching for the Goo Clan, seeking revenge.

But once Lu Xiao found the Lu Family and the Situ Family, it would mean they also found him.

If they learned that Lu Xiao was the son of Lu Zheng and Situ Xin, both families would definitely eradicate him root and branch.

"You... none of you will lay a finger on Lu Xiao." A cold light flashed in the corners of Liu Mingshu’s eyes. She hadn’t saved her sister back then; now, even at the cost of her life, she was determined to protect Lu Xiao.

...

At six in the evening, when Lu Xiao saw a table full of dishes, he was stunned.

A full spread of ten dishes.

And except for two plates of vegetables, they were all elaborate dishes.

There was even his favorite, "big-plate chicken."

"Aunt Liu, this... how could I impose like this!" Lu Xiao said, already picking up his chopsticks to eat.

Liu Mingshu sat opposite him, not eating, just smiling and watching Lu Xiao.

Lu Xiao was truly handsome, inheriting Xiao Xin’s delicate features while possessing Lu Zheng’s determination.

"Aunt Liu, you should eat too," Lu Xiao said, looking up.

For some reason, the dishes today tasted especially good.

"You go ahead, I’ll eat later," Liu Mingshu waved her hand, saying she needed to really take a look at her great-nephew.

Lu Xiao didn’t think much of it and continued to eat heartily.

About half an hour later, Lu Xiao’s rapid eating pace slowed down, as he was now about seventy percent full.

"Take your time, there’s no rush. Eat this; this is tasty." Liu Mingshu pushed the braised prawns toward Lu Xiao.

Xiao Xin’s favorite dish used to be this braised prawns.

Lu Xiao didn’t hesitate and picked one up to start peeling the shell.

"You know, Aunt Liu, you don’t have some other ulterior motive, do you?!" Lu Xiao joked.

"Yes," she replied.

Lu Xiao was suddenly at a loss; he had just mentioned it casually.

"I want to take you as my godson, what do you think?" Liu Mingshu said.

Lu Xiao’s brow furrowed slightly, he had known Liu Mingshu for less than a week at best.

While they had gotten along very well over the past few days, taking her as a godmother—wasn’t that a bit abrupt?

Seeing Lu Xiao’s expression, Liu Mingshu also felt a twinge of regret in her heart.

Too hasty!

But since she had posed the proposition, she had to say something.

"Call me godmother, and in the future, I’ll take care of you. Whatever you want to eat, just tell godmother, and I’ll cook for you every day," Liu Mingshu declared with a grand gesture.

Lu Xiao had a rough idea why Liu Mingshu was acting this way.

She must have heard about the passing of his parents and wanted to offer him some warmth.

Perhaps Liu Mingshu had also experienced the death of a loved one, which motivated such empathy.

"Then from now on, my belly is in godmother’s hands," Lu Xiao said with a grin.

Liu Mingshu’s eyes instantly brightened.

"Don’t worry, godmother has got it covered."

"And if anyone bullies you, tell godmother. I’ll protect you," Liu Mingshu patted her chest with thumping sounds.

Lu Xiao nodded with a smile and then continued to eat.

Having a godmother so suddenly was a bit strange, but for some reason, Lu Xiao felt it was rather nice.

In his heart, it felt like something had settled into place.