Chapter 147

147. At My House

“Oh! Let’s go home!!!”

With a yellow little backpack swinging from side to side, Little Yuan bounced into the dim room.

Wen Han skillfully turned on the light: “Be careful~”

“I know, Uncle Su.” Xiao Wen put down her backpack, “Mom, I want to drink cola!”

“No way!” Wen Han immediately shook her head, “You can’t drink these things every day.”

“?” Little Yuan pouted at Wen Han, feeling depressed.

Only then did Wen Han remember that she was now Su Zeheng.

She immediately glanced sideways, and Su Zeheng nodded in understanding.

“Good girl~ Can we have cola another time?” He smiled and walked over, “How about this: We’ll drink cola once a week, and drink plain water the rest of the time, okay?”

“Mmm… Okay.” Little Yuan rolled her eyes, “Then forget it, I don’t want to drink it anymore. I want to take a bath!”

The summer heat had soaked Little Yuan’s clothes many times over, and they were dried multiple times as well.

Star River City’s summer was like an oven, with everyone’s bodies feeling sticky.

Although Little Yuan couldn’t describe it, her discomfort was evident on her face.

But Wen Han was at a loss.

“Bath?” She hesitated and looked at Su Zeheng.

If she helped Little Yuan bathe, it would be like “Su Zeheng” bathing his daughter.

But if she used her own body, wouldn’t “Su Zeheng” still be inside?!

As a mother, Wen Han absolutely would not allow anyone else to bathe her daughter.

“… What should we do?” Su Zeheng looked at Wen Han with hesitation, “Why don’t you help her?”

Wen Han remained silent.

After a moment, she squatted down, “Little Yuan, your mom and I need to talk. Can you… bathe by yourself?”

“But I want Mom!” Little Yuan hugged Su Zeheng, “Mom, I want to bathe with you.”

“Hmm…” Su Zeheng awkwardly smiled, “Little Yuan is a grown-up now. Grown-ups should bathe themselves.”

“That’s right! I’m a grown-up!” The child muttered to herself, finally pouting, “Okay! You guys are really something~!”

Seeing Little Yuan finally agree, Wen Han quickly returned to the room to find Little Yuan’s clothes.

Little Yuan was surprised again, “Uncle Su, how did you know where my clothes are?”

“Because I’m your mom’s boyfriend!”

“Oh~” Little Yuan didn’t quite understand, but stepped alone into the bathroom.

Watching the door close, Wen Han couldn’t help but worry and speak again, “Little Yuan, don’t play with water or touch electrical appliances! Also… the floor is slippery, be careful, and make sure to wash off all the soap, okay?”

“I know~” A childish voice came from inside, “Uncle Su, you’re talking so much today!”

“I…” Wen Han sighed helplessly, but gave up.

Only then did she notice Su Zeheng looking at her with interest.

“Dude, what’s wrong?”

“This is the first time I’ve seen you as a mother.”

Unlike when he was playing around with others, Wen Han’s genuine care for Little Yuan was undeniable when she took care of her.

This revealed another side of Su Zeheng—so gentle and pure, without any hint of malice.

Wen Han smiled seductively and then narrowed her eyes, “Dude, what do you plan to do tonight?”

“Go home…” Su Zeheng scratched his head.

Wen Han shook her head, “I won’t let anyone else take care of my daughter while I’m away.”

Even though she knew who Su Zeheng was, her daughter wasn’t just an object. Wen Han would never leave her daughter with someone else and walk away.

Su Zeheng fell silent for a moment, “That makes sense… How about you stay and take care of Little Yuan?”

“Forget it, I look like you now.” Wen Han shook her head, “Little Yuan is timid. She’ll definitely cry if I’m not here.”

“What do we do then?”

“… You stay.”

Though reluctant, there was no other choice at the moment.

Wen Han glanced around, “For now, neither of us should sleep with Little Yuan.” It was inappropriate for anyone to sleep with Little Yuan, Wen Han felt internally resistant, “You and I will sleep in the guest room.”

“You and me?!!” Su Zeheng widened his eyes, “Isn’t that inappropriate?”

“Dude, are you fantasizing again?” Wen Han giggled, “What? Do you want to sleep with me?”

“That’s not what I meant, I…”

“There are two guest rooms.” Wen Han instantly became cold, “Each of us will sleep in one. After putting Little Yuan to bed, we’ll each go to our respective rooms.”

“Oh~” Su Zeheng nodded.

Wen Han narrowed her eyes again, “Are you disappointed? Want to… sleep with me?”

“No thanks!” Su Zeheng immediately shook his head, “But… am I really staying at your place? Wouldn’t that cause problems?”

“It’s the 21st century.” Wen Han rolled her eyes, “Besides, aren’t you clear about what happened? I, Wen Han, don’t care about rumors!”

She suddenly smiled bitterly, “If I cared, I would have… never mind.”

She turned and went back to her room.

Su Zeheng stared at her back in astonishment, feeling a slight tremor in his heart.

How much hurt and rumors has she endured?

Thinking of the golden retriever who approached him during the day, and Qin Long and others…

He suddenly hesitated.

Did I ever truly understand Wen Han, the difficulties she faced, and thus fail to comprehend why she chose the path of darkness?

On the other hand, Wen Han, who had gone to fetch clothes, smiled and quickly regained her composure as she turned.

“I’ll give you a bath later,” she said, walking up to Su Zeheng.

Su Zeheng’s eyes widened, “You’re going to bathe me?!”

“Do you want everyone to hear?” Wen Han raised an eyebrow.

Su Zeheng closed his mouth but couldn’t resist asking, “Why are you giving me a bath?”

“Because this is my body.” Wen Han pointed at him, “Or do you want to touch every part of my body? Dude, you’re really naughty~”

“… I get it. Then if it’s your turn, will you bathe me?”

“More or less.”

Wen Han ambiguously tossed the clothes aside and then looked around, sitting on the sofa.

“Let’s watch TV for a bit, then we’ll talk after Little Yuan falls asleep.”

Su Zeheng silently nodded, feeling somewhat uncomfortable.

After about ten minutes, a clean and refreshed Little Yuan ran out, “Mom!”

She hugged Su Zeheng, “I want to hear a fairy tale!”

Su Zeheng ruffled her hair, “What story do you want to hear?”

“I don’t know!”

“Then, Uncle… how about I tell you a story about bravery?”

“Sure!”

Under Wen Han’s guidance and accompaniment, the three entered the master bedroom.

Inside the room.

Little Yuan lay in bed, listening to Su Zeheng’s gentle voice, occasionally glancing at Wen Han, wondering why “Uncle Su” was still there.

But being a child, she didn’t think too much about it.

After a while, as Su Zeheng continued storytelling, Wen Han quietly spoke from behind him, “Little Yuan is asleep.”