Rong Doudou blinked her bright little eyes. Weren't they discussing whether Mommy and Daddy should divorce?
But she couldn't help her curiosity.
"What story?" she asked.
Du Ruoxin began to make something up. "Once upon a time, there was a cute little fox. She had fluffy red fur, big eyes, and nine tails. All the foxes loved her."
"But she had one regret: her parents weren't around."
Rong Doudou excitedly interrupted, "I know, I know! The little fox's parents must have gone out to find food for her."
Du Ruoxin chuckled lightly. "Yes, but not entirely."
She continued, "The little fox walked and walked, for a very, very long time. She crossed high mountains and vast snowy forests, and finally, she found her parents."
"But her father was the original father, and her mother had been replaced."
"The little fox was very unhappy."
"The new mother knew the little fox was unhappy. Every day, she would conjure up delicious food for the little fox and find fun toys to give to her first. No matter how much the little fox disliked her or targeted her, the new mother remained gentle and kind. Gradually, the little fox grew to like the new mother."
"She even forgot what her original mother looked like."
"Until one day, the original mother came looking for her with another new father."
"The new father was also very, very good to the little fox."
"If the little fox wanted to build a snowman, the new father would build a two-meter-tall snowman."
"If the little fox wanted to catch shrimp in the river, the new father would prepare the tools, roll up his pants, and accompany the little fox into the water."
"If the little fox wanted to climb a tree to get bird eggs, the new father would carry the little fox up the tree."
"If the little fox wanted to sing, the new father would call everyone to hold a unique concert for the little fox."
"Doudou, the new father is so good, shouldn't the little fox like the new father?"
Rong Doudou listened, deeply moved. Her eyes narrowed. "Like him."
She liked such a good new father too.
Du Ruoxin continued to guide her persuasively. "Then, the little fox has two fathers and two mothers. Is she happy?"
Rong Doudou squinted. "Happy."
Mommy's story was like a lullaby, making her sleepy.
Du Ruoxin added, "So if Doudou has two mothers and two fathers, she will be doubly happy and doubly joyful, just like the little fox."
Rong Doudou: "Mm..."
As if persuaded, the little girl's breathing gradually became even.
But suddenly, she trembled and said with narrowed eyes, "No."
"Doudou will never forget Mommy's appearance. Doudou never wants to be separated from Mommy."
"Doudou doesn't want a new mommy."
"Doudou only has one mommy."
"But she can have several new daddies..."
Mommy is enough. Daddy is resilient and plays with her, so she can have many.
Du Ruoxin: "—"
Her daughter's innocent words struck her heart. Unconsciously, a smile gradually appeared on her lips.
"Okay, sleep now."
Another beautiful day awaits after waking up.
Du Ruoxin gently patted her daughter's back, humming a lullaby softly.
Until Rong Doudou was sound asleep, she carefully put her daughter down and stood up.
She opened the door and bumped into a tall figure.
She was startled.
"Brother?" Why wasn't he sleeping so late? What was he doing blocking her doorway?
Du Ruoxin gently closed the bedroom door, glanced curiously at Kristino, and walked downstairs. "Where are Daddy and Mommy?"
She was worried about her father-in-law and mother-in-law staying at the Rothschilds' house, so she came down to check.