Chapter 705 Teaching
Jin Ying returned while Bai Wanwan was disciplining her son.
He walked in silently, like a snowflake blending into the shadows.
His body, which had only recently recovered, was clearly unable to withstand such a long search and trek through a blizzard. His face was even paler than when he left, almost devoid of any color, and even his usually calm eyes appeared somewhat dim due to exhaustion.
But he visibly breathed a sigh of relief after seeing his children found.
His lips were pressed tightly together, revealing a vulnerability that he was trying hard to suppress.
Unmelted snowflakes still clung to his shoulders and the ends of his hair, and his fur coat, soaked through by the melting snow, had darkened in color and clung tightly to his body.
The white-haired males were all busy training their offspring, and no one noticed his return.
He simply walked silently to the edge, Bai Wanwan's voice constantly reaching his ears.
“Chief Yuan, everyone has the right to express their emotions, but the way you just did it was wrong.”
All the children had a very good relationship with Bai Wanwan. Even a troublemaker like Qiu Yuan dared not misbehave in the face of his mother's slightly stern gaze.
He pursed his lips, looking at his younger brother in his mother's arms, a hint of envy and jealousy flashing in his eyes, but he stubbornly refused to show it.
Bai Wanwan noticed his emotions and didn't immediately continue. Instead, she looked down at the little lion cub in her arms.
She gently comforted him for a while, and only when his crying subsided did she speak softly: "Xiaolin, tell Mommy, do you think you did something wrong today?"
The little lion cub sobbed, his little mouth trembling, and said in a tearful voice, "Mommy... I was wrong, I... I shouldn't have secretly told you... I betrayed my brother..."
Bai Wanwan sighed, wiped away his tears with her fingertips, and looked earnestly into his eyes: "Silly boy, you did nothing wrong. If it were just a harmless little secret between siblings, it would be wrong for you to always tattle. But today's matter concerns the safety of your older and younger brothers!"
Her expression turned serious. She glanced at the chief standing beside her before continuing, "In the face of a matter of life and safety, your actions were absolutely correct! Everything must be prioritized. The same action can have completely different meanings in different situations."
The little lion cub blinked its big, tear-filled eyes, seemingly understanding but not quite.
But he understood the most crucial point—his mother didn't blame him and thought he had done the right thing.
“Xiao Lin did nothing wrong,” Bai Wanwan affirmed him firmly. “You are a good younger brother who cares about his older brother and thinks about the safety of the family. You are Mom’s pride.”
After being praised by his mother, the little lion cub's delicate face instantly brightened, blushing with embarrassment. He shyly buried his face in his mother's arms and rubbed against her.
Although he felt a little more at ease after receiving his mother's praise, he still couldn't help but secretly glance at his older brother.
He knew his brother was going to be criticized and he was very worried about him.
Chief Yuanjiu lowered his head and stopped glaring at him.
Bai Wanwan felt the time was right, and gently patted the back of the little lion cub in her arms: "Good boy, go out and play with your younger brothers and sisters first. Mommy has something to say to your older brother."
The little lion cub obediently hummed in agreement and slid down from her arms.
He took a step to leave, then hesitated and stopped, tugging at Bai Wanwan's sleeve and shaking it gently, pleading softly, "Mom... my brother... he didn't mean it, could you... not punish him too harshly?"
"Okay, Mom promises you, I won't punish him too severely," Bai Wanwan promised softly.
The little lion cub finally cheered up and turned to leave. But as he passed his older brother, he hesitated and walked cautiously, stealing a glance at him before quickly running away.
The chief felt even worse and awkwardly turned his head to the other side.
"Xiao Yuan, come to Mommy's side," Bai Wanwan said again.
The chieftain stood with his neck stiff and his feet rooted to the spot, not moving an inch.
Bai Wanwan noticed his stubbornness and had an idea in mind.
She deliberately held her waist, making a motion as if to get up, then let out a soft "ouch" and frowned slightly.
The chief immediately looked over with concern.
Bai Wanwan frowned, her tone tinged with pain: "Mom seems to have strained her back and can't get over it..."
Upon hearing this, Qiu Yuan forgot all about his tantrum and quickly strode over, reaching out to support her arm. He asked anxiously, "Mom! Where are you hurt? Does it hurt? I'll go call Father Beast in!"
Bai Wanwan took his warm little hand in her hand, a relieved smile on her face: "Mom's fine, I'll be alright in a bit. Thank you, my little Yuan, you're such a good boy who knows how to care for his mother."
Chief Yuan's body visibly stiffened for a moment.
He thought his mother would keep him to criticize him severely, but to his surprise, she praised him.
This sudden affirmation caused a crack to appear in his stubborn exterior, and a deep sense of shame welled up in his heart.
He knew that as the older brother, he had failed in his responsibilities by taking his younger brothers out recklessly, and they almost got lost and encountered danger...
“Mom…I’m so bad…” He lowered his head, his voice muffled, “I almost…harmed my brothers.”
It turns out this little brat is perfectly clear-headed, but he's stubborn and unwilling to back down easily.
Bai Wanwan raised her hand and gently stroked his stiff, short hair: "Yes, before you set off this time, you didn't properly assess your own abilities, nor were you aware of the dangers outside. This is something you need to reflect on. But,"
She changed the subject, her tone encouraging, "You're brave, adventurous, and have the ability to lead your younger brothers—these are your strengths, and Mom sees them all. So next time, if we're better prepared, stronger, have a clearer understanding of the outside world, and consider all possible dangers, so we can explore with confidence, wouldn't that make us even more amazing and put Mom's mind at ease?"
The chief raised his head and looked at his mother. His stubborn eyes suddenly lit up with a bright light.
Instead of simply criticizing him, his mother saw the merits behind his behavior and pointed him in a better direction.
"Mom, I understand," he said softly, his tone softening considerably, but still tinged with uncertainty. "You...you really don't blame me?"
"Mom doesn't blame you."
Bai Wanwan said confidently, reaching out to gently brush the mud off his face with her fingertips, "My little lad, you are born with the potential to be a strongman, and sooner or later you will become a remarkable warrior on this continent."
After giving her affirmation, she changed the subject, "But Mom hopes that you can suffer less unnecessary hardship on your path to adulthood, and that you will not hurt yourselves or damage the precious sibling bond because of a momentary impulse. It's not difficult to do this. It's just about being more patient and more restrained when you are not strong enough, and accumulating strength first."
(End of this chapter)
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