601. College Student Black Bean
It’s been a week since my daughter started school.
This week has been the most relaxed and happiest week Ning Chu has had in the past three or four years!
In the mornings, she sends her daughter off to school and then rushes back home to catch a few extra winks with Wen Yang. In the afternoons when Wen Yang goes to the office, she stays home playing on the computer or binge-watching shows, and while her daughter still can’t sleep alone at night and often interrupts the couple’s intimate moments, the day when they can completely separate their beds doesn’t seem too far off.
This wonderful life hasn’t lasted long, but Ning Chu’s complexion has noticeably brightened compared to a week ago. Her skin is much fairer now, and she’s smiling more than ever, exuding the charm of a mature woman in her gestures.
Wen Yang, however, has been a bit overworked lately.
Not only has he been squeezed dry by the succubus, but he’s also juggling company affairs. With his morning work time cut short, even when he gets home at night, he often has to work on his laptop.
On weekends, Wen Yang’s work doesn’t stop either; he just doesn’t go to the office and diligently stays at home with his wife and child.
“Here~ Here’s the coffee you wanted.”
The sliding glass door of the study opened, and Ning Chu entered with a cup of coffee. She glanced at the computer screen and wrinkled her nose, “Can’t make heads or tails of it.”
“What’s Shuqin up to?” Wen Yang took the coffee and noticed a cute white heart design in the foam, smiling as he asked, “Not bad, looks nice.”
“Just hanging out at home, picked up a few things randomly.”
“Maybe I should open a café for you to be the boss lady?”
“Yeah, right~” Ning Chu stood behind Wen Yang, her slender fingers gently pressing on his stiff neck muscles as she continued, “Shuqin’s practicing dance. The kindergarten said they’ll hold a performance for National Day, and she’s been cast as a little actress~”
Wen Yang looked up in surprise, “So diligent?”
“The teacher said she might have some talent for dancing, and she enjoys it herself.”
Ning Chu was already considering sending her daughter to dance classes soon—ballet or classical, whatever works. After all, the more classes she takes, the less she’ll pester them at home on weekends… Plus, even if her daughter struggles academically, at least she’ll have a skill—she won’t starve!
“I’ll check out some proper classes with good teachers when I have time.”
Wen Yang nodded, “Don’t mind the cost; choose a good teacher.”
“Don’t worry~”
There’s often news about dance students getting injured, and some severe cases could even lead to paralysis.
But Ning Chu investigates everything ahead of time, from the formula her daughter drinks to toys and diapers, and now to the kindergarten—each choice comes after she spends time researching and understanding everything.
“By the way, have you asked her what she thinks?” Wen Yang suddenly turned to ask.
Ning Chu instinctively replied, “She’s so young! What could she possibly think…”
But then she paused, contemplating, and nodded, “I’ll ask her… If she’s not interested, we can skip it, or have her try a few experience classes.”
“Sounds good.”
“Hurry up with your work; I need you to drive to pick up Black Bean.”
Wen Yang saved the file on his computer, stretched, and got up, “Help me grab a shirt.”
“Just wearing shorts all day…” Ning Chu shot him a look of disdain, glancing down, “Aren’t you worried Shuqin will pick up bad habits? What kind of example is this!”
“When she’s a bit older, I’ll cover her up properly.”
Ning Chu, however, firmly shook her head, “No way!”
“What’s wrong?”
“She’s a succubus! God knows what’s going on in that little head of hers!”
While most kids only start getting curious about the opposite s*x in middle school, succubi can’t be underestimated, especially with today’s children being way too mature.
Ning Chu hopes her daughter will be a source of shame like Lily, rather than being a qualified succubus involved in every vice crackdown.
“She’s so little…”
Wen Yang thought his wife was overreacting but scratched his head and nodded, “Okay fine, but the study doesn’t have air conditioning.”
“Just leave the door open, then.”
“Too noisy.”
“Consider it her getting used to it early.”
Ning Chu handed him his shirt and shorts, glancing at the time, “Hurry up; Black Bean will be here soon.”
“Okay, okay~”
Wen Yang chuckled to himself, quickly dressed, grabbed the car keys, and said, “I’m off; you discuss the dance stuff with our daughter.”
“Got it.”
After sending her husband off to the elevator, Ning Chu returned to the house, heading straight for the secondary bedroom that now belonged to her daughter.
The door was firmly shut, but Ning Chu couldn’t hear any sounds of her daughter dancing around inside, which made her immediately tense up.
It’s so quiet! Surely, they’re up to something!
Ning Chu tiptoed, suddenly pushing the door open and peering inside.
Her daughter was lying on a yoga mat, curled up with her legs tucked in, looking adorably small. Her tail swayed slightly in her sleep, radiating a sense of calm and peace.
Phew, she’s just sleeping!
Ning Chu let out a sigh of relief, tiptoeing over and squatting beside her daughter, admiring her plump little face.
Definitely, her daughter is cutest when she’s asleep~
No noise, no bl**d pressure rising, just her innocent and obedient little face making Ning Chu’s maternal instincts overflow!
Ning Chu carefully picked her up, laid her on the bed, and covered her with a quilt to avoid catching a cold.
“Mom?”
Even though she had been super careful, her movements still woke her daughter. With her long lashes fluttering, her big, watery eyes blinked sleepily at her mom.
“Time for a nap; I’ll wake you up in an hour.”
Maybe she developed a napping habit in kindergarten because, although it was still early in the afternoon, her daughter was ready to doze off.
Ning Chu gently stroked her daughter’s long hair, smiling as she said, “Auntie is coming over soon. When you wake up, you’ll get to see her.”
“Auntie? Who’s that?”
“……”
Black Bean is going to cry!
I’ve held you, changed your diapers, and fed you, you know!
A month ago, during summer vacation, you were playing happily with her, following that silly cat around like a little shadow.
“It’s my sister, Ning Xin. You know, the one with cat ears and a fluffy tail.”
Her daughter looked even more confused, “Is she a teacher?”
“Your teacher is an orange cat; she’s a black cat…” Ning Chu giggled internally, gently patting her daughter’s back, “Just sleep for now; you’ll know who she is when you wake up.”
“Oh~”
In just a few minutes, her daughter was in a deep sleep again, and Ning Chu quietly stood up to continue her chores.
The apartment isn’t big, but it feels like the chores are never-ending, especially the bed sheets, which need washing every day.
After washing the sheets and a whole family’s worth of clothes and hanging them on the balcony, she heard familiar chatter coming from the living room.
“Sis! I’m back! Where’s the baby? Why didn’t anyone come to get me!”
Ning Chu dried her wet hands and walked into the living room, where she immediately spotted that lively catgirl darting around the house.
Didn’t they say cats grow up to be cool and quiet? Why is this one still as energetic as when she was a little kitten? She’s almost as hyper as a Husky!
“Keep it down; Shuqin is taking a nap.”
“Sis~” Black Bean lunged at her, burying her face in Ning Chu’s shoulder with tears in her eyes, “Do you know how much I’ve suffered this month?”
Ning Chu gasped, “What happened?”
“I can’t find a single internship!~”
