"Let me introduce you, this is Lu Lin, he is the older brother, 7 years old this year, and this is the younger brother, Lu Chen, 5 years old this year." After dinner, Lu Feng formally introduced the two children to Fu Xiaoxiao, and also introduced her seriously to the children. "Lu Lin, Lu Chen, this is my wife, Fu Xiaoxiao, from now on, she will be your Mother."
Lu Feng didn't tell the children that Fu Xiaoxiao was specially hired by him to take care of them, as he didn't want them to belittle Fu Xiaoxiao because of this.
"..." Lu Lin and Lu Chen fell silent, lowering their heads guiltily, unable to call out that word.
"No need to force it, just call me Aunt Fu," Fu Xiaoxiao shook her head at Lu Feng, advising not to rush things.
She knew it was impossible to call out those two words to a stranger.
The word 'mom', it scalded the mouth.
"Aunt Fu." Seeing Fu Xiaoxiao say this, Lu Lin and Lu Chen obediently called out.
"Tomorrow I have to go on an assignment, you need to be good and listen to her, if there's anything, wait for me to come back." After Lu Feng said this, he looked at the two children.
"Mr. Lu, we will be good." Lu Lin knew that, like their biological father, Lu Feng would always go on some very dangerous missions, once gone, they wouldn't know when he would be back.
Fu Xiaoxiao secretly observed the two children, the obedientness they showed in front of Lu Feng made her wonder if they would reveal their true thoughts after he left.
The basic situation of the first day was roughly understood, Fu Xiaoxiao was very confident about this job.
As she was about to rest, Fu Xiaoxiao thought of that iron box, took it out from the cupboard.
Carefully opening the iron box, inside there was only a small belly band and an old-fashioned key, a copper key covered with scratches and wear marks.
Picking up the small belly band, this should have been the small clothes she wore when she was sent to the Fu Family, the edges of the belly band were lockstitched with colorful silk threads, with "Long Life and a Hundred Years" embroidered in large characters in the middle, reaching out to touch the embroidery, the pattern had a grainy feel, and the embroidery craftsmanship was very exquisite.
To have such clothes, it seems her birth mother's previous conditions shouldn't have been poor.
In that dark and sensitive period, her mother very likely entrusted her to the Fu Family to protect her.
Looking at the only two items in the iron box, Fu Xiaoxiao was sure the things her mother entrusted to the Fu Family were more than just these two items.
When there is a chance, she must ask the Fu Family for her mother's things back.
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Early the next morning, Fu Xiaoxiao got up early to make some egg pancakes for Lu Feng in the kitchen, so he could set off with a full stomach.
Smelling the aroma wafting from the kitchen, Lu Feng opened his eyes and immediately sat up; Fu Xiaoxiao getting up so early, just to make him a meal?
Having been accustomed to being solitary for a long time, he had already forgotten what it felt like to be cared for by someone.
A trace of surprise and emotion flashed in his originally calm eyes, making him a bit at a loss, it felt like a soft spot in his heart was gently touched, stirring up warm ripples that couldn't calm down for a long time.
Carrying the packed luggage out of the room, Fu Xiaoxiao came out holding the egg pancakes, meeting Lu Feng's eyes.
"I didn't know when you would leave, so I prepared some pancakes for you, eat them if you get hungry on the way." Fu Xiaoxiao handed the aluminum lunch box to Lu Feng. "This is for you to eat now; eat your fill at home before setting off."
Lu Feng's lips trembled slightly, and after a long time, he squeezed out a "thank you."
"I'm sorry for leaving you to face this alone right after we got married; I'll make it up to you when I get back." Lu Feng looked at Fu Xiaoxiao with an apologetic gaze.
He wanted to tell Fu Xiaoxiao to just handle the kids and not worry about him, but the words were swallowed back inexplicably.
"You've already prepared everything for me; there's no need to make it up to me." Fu Xiaoxiao was already very satisfied with her current job.
With the boss not at home, she only had to cook for the two kids and could still earn a high salary every month; she really got lucky with such a divine job.
The more understanding Fu Xiaoxiao was, the more Lu Feng felt ill at ease.
Fu Xiaoxiao looked at her watch and reminded, "It's already half past five."
Lu Feng hurriedly grabbed the chopsticks, scarfing down two egg pancakes with a few quick bites, and picked up his luggage to head out.
"Be safe, we'll be waiting at home for your return." Fu Xiaoxiao watched Lu Feng's back, raising her voice.
Lu Feng paused, didn't turn back, raised his hand and waved, disappearing around the corner.
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Once Lu Feng left, Fu Xiaoxiao sat in the courtyard, peacefully enjoying her breakfast when she suddenly caught sight of two figures from the corner of her eye, causing her to chuckle softly.
"Awake already? Why not come out to see your Mr. Lu off? Breakfast is warming in the pot, hurry and wash your face and brush your teeth to come eat breakfast."
Lu Lin and Lu Chen came out from the door, their little mouths pursed as they looked at Fu Xiaoxiao.
"Mr. Lu has already left; you don't need to pretend anymore." Lu Lin looked at Fu Xiaoxiao with cold eyes, as if wanting to see through her.
"Pretend?" Fu Xiaoxiao blinked. "Who's pretending in front of you?"
It's just preparing them a breakfast, that shouldn't count as pretending, right?
"You're just like Aunt Li, you don't like us, so you don't have to pretend to like us in front of us; we're not your children, you only act nice to us to show Mr. Lu, now that he's gone, you don't have to pretend." Lu Chen looked at Fu Xiaoxiao, his eyes showing the same resistance as Lu Lin's.
Fu Xiaoxiao leisurely ate her breakfast, looking back with a smile at the two little wolf cubs.
This was their true nature.
Their obedience yesterday was because of Lu Feng.
"Do you want to hear the truth or polite words?" Fu Xiaoxiao asked with a smile.
"The truth." Lu Lin and Lu Chen's eyes flickered; this woman really...
"The truth is, I don't like you, but I don't dislike you either." Fu Xiaoxiao took the last bite of pancake and put down the chopsticks.
Looking at the slightly stunned faces of the two little ones, the smile in Fu Xiaoxiao's eyes deepened.
"Let's get this straight today, so you two don't have to constantly be on guard against me. Let's put it this way: we have no relationship with each other, I won't be nice to you for no reason, but I also won't bully you without cause. I promised Lu Feng I'd take good care of you, that's my promise to him." Fu Xiaoxiao stated candidly.
The parallel gaze gave Lu Lin and Lu Chen a different feeling.
It wasn't like those aunts who would criticize them, instead, it was like she was negotiating with them, like between adults...
"Whether you like me or not, that's your business, I respect you, but I hope you respect my labor outcomes, for example, getting up early in the morning, working hard to make you breakfast, I hope you won't choose not to eat it out of spite towards me." Fu Xiaoxiao said with a smile.
"We would never waste food." Lu Lin looked at Fu Xiaoxiao and said earnestly.
They understood better than anyone how precious food was.